First Aid Journal July 1926-June 1928

INDEX.

Aeroplane Ambulance,s 7

Ambulance CompetitIOns in South Africa, 127

AMBULANCI£ - ROM PR ESS :-

Burning- Fatality Due to Fit, 128

'Bus Top Danger, 128

Dangers of Eptlepsy, 97

Death Defied, 47

Death from Shock, 128

Doctor Killed by his Car, 216

Electric Wire Death, 97

Engine Fireman's Escapt>, 75

First Aid Convicts, 2 r6

Gassed in the Street, 47

Girl Rescuer's Blow, 216

Motor Car in Flames, 67

Motor Cyclist in Flames, 128

Out of Window on Stretcher, 67

Piece of Wood in Shoulder, 160

POlson Mistaken for Tea, 266

Poisoned by 1< urnes, 128

Pyjama Rescue, 216

Rescue with Golf Bags, 47 " by Lasso, 47

Run Over by Two' Buses, 216

Strangled by his Car, 266

SuffJcated under Car, 47

Summoned for not Having First Aid Box, 160

Toy Balloon Death, 160

Wrong Dose for Baby, 97

Armistice Day, 113

Artificial Sunlight, 151

AssociatIOn in Canada, The, 257 B

Brigade Appointments, &c., 9, 3r, 60, 09, ! 17,143,173,201, 229 254, 28 4,3 16

Brigade Competition, 1926, 36

" Competitions, 1926, 15

» " 19 2 7, 29 l

)) Finals, 257

" Orders, 174

Bristol Centre, 142

Buckinghamshire Centre, 30

Bucks County Centre, 115

Carters' Patent Ambulance Fittings,

Catalogue of First Aid Requirements, 210 "Coroner Graham" (Co. Durham) Silver Challenge Shield The, 209

Correspondence Between English Sovereigns and GI and Masters of the Order of St. John, 2 Crl1ise of the St. John, 1750, A, C)j Cwm Colliery Disaster, 227

Death of Mr. T. H. Woolston, The, 265 DI TRlcr

General News Items, 238, 266

Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable Order of the IIospital of St. John of Jerusalem, The, 30, [42 Great Western Railway Centre) 58,88, 116, J4'2, 17 [, '200, 256, 312

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Hints by a " First-Aider," 16 History of Ambulance Work In Victoria, Australia, 180 Hospltallers' Club, 196 I

I mpressions of Railway Final, 6 International Filst Aid Competitions at Amsterdam, lSI Inter-Railway Ambulance Competition, 282 " Competition, 1927, 3 12 " Final, 3 I pswlch Centre, 170

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LKr'n:RS TO Till<: EDITOR -

Aids 10 Memory for FIrst Aid Students and Nur!es, 170 Ambulance ancl State Aid, 237 Bee Stings, 237 Corbet Fletcher Testimonial, r6 I ntern::l.tlonal FIrst Aid Competitions, 209, 23 8 Inter · Raily,ay Final Competition, 47 London, Midland &.. Scottish l{atlway Centre, 282

L &. .E. R ulway Centre, 172 London Street Peril, The, '255

:t\famtenance of Motor Ambulances, The, 18 I Martyrs of the Order, The, 85 Railway Centre, 282 " " Division, 2 I 0 M oselt'y Float-on-Air Cushion, 97

New" Morris" Motor Ambulance for the Aylesbury Division, 237

Air Mattress Te ted, 323

Secretary of the Order, The, 198

EDITORIAL :-

Halls, 253 Brigade Competitions, 1927, 281 Competitions, 225

First Aid in Theatres, 85 Home Service Ambulance Committee, 57 New Charter, The, 1 Peril of Our Streets, The, 29 Road Service Scheme, The, 169, 197 Safety and First Aid, 113 S.J.A.S Report, 1925, The, r41 " 19 26,3 0 9

" Eight-Pointed Cross," The, 198, 226, 254, 310

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First Aid Association of Vienna, 30

" at South African Railway Disaster, 38 " for the Shipwrecked, 103 Food and Drink, 7, 40, 68, 150

Form for Case Reporting, A, 155

On Inspections, 16 Ophthalmic Hospital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, 310 Our Ambulance Problem (No.6), 39, 226

Other Side, The, 9 8 Overseas VIsitors, 88

Poisonous Plants, 58, 86, 114

PRACTlCAL POINTS :-

Consequences of a Fit, 42

Cycling with Fractured Clavicle, 133

Dangers of Electricity, 42 " Gas in Home, 74

Effect of Wasp Sting, 74

Escape from Death, 42

First Aid with Dress on Fire, 133

Home Dangers of Gas, 42

Novel Method of 133

Poisoned by Potassium Poisoning, 74

Uses of an Overcoat, 106

Value of Prompt Action, 106

Acid Gas, 22

Causation of Collapse, 49 of Fractured Ribs, 78

Competition Plaint, A, 78

Complicated Fracture of Ribs, 75, 2[8 of Producer Gas, 188

Compound Complicated Fracture of Humerus, 22 Fracture of Humerus, 48, 188 " " Leg, 301

Compression and of Arm and Leg, 302

Conduct of Competitions, 273

Contents of Brigade Pouch, 33J

Control of Carotid Artery, 273

Cure for Nose Bleeding, 300

Death from Tetanus, 273

Definition of Reflex Action, 301

Diagnosis of Alcoholism, 49 Fracture, 246 " in PoisonlDg, 300

Dressing Bandage for Hand, 162

Ethics of First Aid, 216, 330

Examination Howler, 21, 48, 75, 104, 134, 161, 18 S, :n6 244, 27 2 , 300, 329

Feat of 110dern Surgery, A, 22

Flexion for Con trol of Arteries, 2 8

Foreign Body in Eye, 76

" Stomach, 162 " " Throat, 246

Fracture of Both Collarbones, 272 Patella, 330 " Ribs, 75 " " and Femur, 48

Fractured Base of Skull, 161 Jaw and Insensibility, 50 " Metatarsus with Arterial Bleeding, 76 Patella with Wound of Calf, 30T " Tibia and Varicose Bleeding, 301

Fractures of Humerus and Clavicle, 30t " by Muscular Action, 48 of Pelvis and Femur, I6! " of Ribs and Collarbones, 273 of Scapula and Clavicle', 3 29 " of Upper and Lower Jaws, 188

Functions of Epiglottes, 329

Glass in Wound of Palm, 75

Glycerine for Corrosive POisoning, 50

Hand Grip for Lifting Patient, 48

Handiest Form of Tourniquet, 330

Humours of First Aid, 21,5°,76,78,134,188, 190

Indiscriminate Use of Iodine, 162

Incubation of Spotted Fever, 272

Iodine for 22

Jacksonian Fit, 76

Knowledge of M lssage, 78

Meaning of Examthemata, 104

Meddlesome First Aid, 161

Multiple Causes of Injuries, 75

Myth of the Wolf Child, 300

Opium and its Antidote, 244-

Our Thanks to the Doctor, ro4

Perrott Shield Competion, 78, 330

Pictorial Greeting!;:, 161

Plaint of Competing TeafTI, 21, 188

" Competitor, 49, 27 2

" Competitors, 330

Plaints of Competitor, 106

Priceless Marking Sheet, A, 273

Principles of First Aid, 106

Producer Gas, 50

Removal of Tattuo Marks, ro6

Revision of Textbook, 75

Roller Bandage fOl Broken Cla\'icle, 22

Sanitation Certificate Badge, 330

Scaphoid Fracture, 330

Signs of Fractured Jaw, 78

Sticking Plaster for Wounds, '34

Sting of Jelly Fish, 75

Systems of Circulation, 49

Testing Stretcher in Competition, 48

Tokens of Good \Vlll, 104

Transport of Fractured Basf", 50 " Patient, 75. 273

Treatment of Abdominal Wounds, ]62

" Aspro POisoning, 161 " Bruise!;:, 302

Burns, 218

Carbolic Poisoning, 161 Concussion, 246

Crushed Foot. r 34

Cut Throat, 188

Dog BitE', 76

Fractured RIbs, 75 " Tibia, 273 273 " SyncopE', 330 " Venous Bleeding, 48 " Wound, 76

Two-handed Seat, 76

Unusual Cause of Fractured Ribs, 76

INDEX.

Use of Blue Bag, 302 " "Iodine-Medal, 1 34 " "Old Inner Tubes, 134 " " Smelling Salts, 134

Variety of Wounds, 274 Wound and Scalds of Arm, 30[ R

Railway Final, The, 5

REVIEWS --

Aids to Memory for First AId Students and urses, 160

Ambulance Transport in CiVIl Life. ,28

First Aid to the Injured, 329 Indian Catechism of FIrst Aid, 264 " Lamuriac " and Other Sketches, 302 Medical and Surgical Help, t\, :P9

Nurses' Complete Medical DictIOnary, 128 Pilgrimage of 1926. The, 20

Practical Nursing, 329

Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve, 38 s

St. John Ambulance Association's r nter- RaIl way Certificate>, , 6 " Brigade in Ireland l_p

" " "Overseas, 15 ,36,64 9 6 12 5 149. 180, 208, 236, 263, 2Q'), 323

Sl. John and the Cwm Disaster, 228 Septonal Antiseptic, 200 Sisters of the White Cross, 225 Some Aids to First Aid, 8 Southern Railway Centre, 116 Southport's New Ambulance Hall, '33 Striking Call to Ambulance \\lork, 25-+

Third International Congress for Life Saving and First Aid o the I njured, The, 64

Voluntary Aid Detachments for Shropshire, 63

What Discipline Is, 272

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Apply externally. Better than a mustard plaster, doesn't blister.

The Oxo habit fortifies you against colds and fatigue. Oxo increases strength and vitality. It is rich in those constituents of beef which promote health and vigour.

FIRST AID

The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

The Goodness of Beef.

POCKET "FIRST AID" CASE.

This case has been specially des igned for portab ility and neatness. I t measures 4f x 3f' x Ii", and has all ed g es a nd corners rounded; ):>eing stamped out of tin, it is light and stro.ng. The outsIde of the lid Is of attract ive appearan ce, havmg a background of dark green rel ieved with red and white. I nstructions are printed inside the lid how to act in cases of emergency. The contents,

which have been carefully selected,

The New Charter.

THE General Assembly of our Order held on St. Jobn's Day last, will probably always rank as one of the most important of such assemblies in its modern history. For besides the usual business naturally bel onging to such occasions, there were three e vents of outst a nding importance. There was firstly the Sub -Prior's r f' p o rt t o H. R. H. th e Grand Prior of the re cent Pilgrimage to th e H o ly L a nd, and of its complete success. Secondly, t h : re was th e presentation of the pat e n t of the new Arms of the Order by R ichmond Herald, acting on b e half of G a rt e r King of Arms, a patent wbich authorises our Order t o b ear th e Royal Crest as an honourable augm e ntation. And thirdly there was the formal presentation to His R o yal Highness of the new charter, by Lt.-General Sir A ylm e r Hunter-Weston, Chancellor of the Order. This n e w charter is the last in a series of three, granted in r ecent years , e a c h of which marks a fresh stage in the gradual evolution of our Order.

Th e first of th e se mod e rn charters was granted by Q ueen Victoria in 1888, and put an end to that anomalous situation in which the Order had been placed, when the Grand Master d eclined to recognise it as an int egral part of that venerable society over which he bore sway. Under that first charter the Grand Priory was recognised as a national order, and the Prince of Wales, afterwards King Edward VII, assumed office as Grand Prior of England, an office which is nCJw always held by a Prince of the royal house. The second charter granted by King Edward VII in 1907, wr.s suppl e mentary to the first charter, and indicat es clearly the rapid progress that was being made. It gave power to the Order to institute subordinate bodies to be called Priories, under the supr e me jurisdiction and control of the Grand Prior and of the Order. Under this charter th e Priory for Wales was

instituted 10 1918. And now with the ever increasing importance of the work of the Order, with its expansion throughout the Empire, and with its enhanced status and prestige, a new charter has become necessary consolidating, amending and superseding tbe previous charters.

It is impossible in a short article such as this to do more than indicate in briefe st outline the greater ch':lnges involved in the new charter. But first and most important of all, the Grand Priory in England becom e s the Grand Priory in the British Realm. What was until now a national English becomes a gr ea t Imperial Order, one of th e links in the cbain that will help to bind t o gether our wide-flung Empire in loyal d e votion to its Sovereign. And und er this new charter the Order rec e ives an organisation which will enable it to perform with efficiency its Imperial functions. It foreshadows the time wh e n in every self-governing state or province there will b e a Priory with Commanderies working und e r it, all imbued with the same charitable ambitions as the parent body. And then as the b e come too numerous and important to remain under the direct administration of the Grand Priory, so th e y will be link e d togeth e r into Bailiwicks corresponding to the great Dominions of the Empire, each under a Bailiff Grand Cross, the representative of the Grand Prior in the dominion concerned. Such is the great Imperial organisation, which under the new charter it becom e s the duty of our Order to build up and to administer.

The second great change under the new charter concerns the status and dignity of our Order as an ord e r of chivalry, rather than its practical work. It is now placed in all respe.cts, save one only, on the same plane as the other orders of chivalry in this realm. With its five classes of Grand Crosses, Knights and Dames, Office rs and Serving Brothers and Sisters, it corresponds absolutely to the other orders of chivalry. In future th e significance of its decorations, and their relative value will be obvious to all ) as was not always the case in the past. And lastly like the other orders of chivalry,

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under its new charter it is given its own honourablt prefix of "Venerable." Just as we speak of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath or, the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, so in future our Order becomes The Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem And it would b.:: difficult to imagine a title more appropriate or more dignified for an Order nearly three centurif s older than any other, and proudly deriving its origin from the First Crusade.

Correspondence Sovereigns and between Grand English Masters.

By the RE. v . E. HERMIT A GE D A Y, D.D., F .S . A., a Chaplain of the Order of St. John.

(Con cluded from page 306.)

THE operations to which the King refe rs wer e those which Sir John N arborough had undertaken against the Tripoli corsairs . He had blockaded the port of Tripoli, and through th e summtr and autumn of Ib75 had captured or sunk several of the largest of the Tripoli On January 14th, 1675 -6, he had forced the harbour with the small boats of his squad ro n, and there burnt four men · of-war; in the following month four others were battered at sea, and these successive defeats brought the Bey of Tripoli to terms. He r e leased all the English prisoners, paid an enormous sum in comp ensation of injuries, and granted to the King of En g land sev e ral exclusive commercial privileges.

More than two years passed before C harles had occasion to write again to the Grand M aster Nicholas C otoner, still happily reigning. He had then to acknowledge lettels from the Grand Master dated August 15th, 1678, in which thanks wer e exp ressed for the liberation of fifty knights of the Ord er from the slavery of the by the assistance of Charles ' forces. Hardly less acceptable than the thanks, Charles prot e sted, were th e prayers contained in the ;same letters for the liberation from slavery of the A lgerians of another mem ber of the Order, the German Robert Stael. Charles has therefore communicated his orders to Sir John N arborough, still com man ding his fleet in those waters, that if the City of Algiers should b e constrained to agree to a of just p eace and submission by the force of arms, assisted by Divine help, he should use every effort in his power, so that the liberty of the said Robert Stael be obtained.

The foregoing letter has reference to the operations of Sir John N arborough against the Algerine corsairs in the autumn of 1677 and during 1678. He had wag e d a successful war of reprisals, blockading the Algerine ports, destroying their men-of-war, seizing their merchant ships, and finally, in the month of November in which the King wrote, capturing five new and large frigates which the corsairs had fitted out in the hope of recouping their former losses. This last blow broke the Algerine spirit. In May, 1679, Sir John Narborough could consider his mission accomplished, and he returned to England with a great part of the fleet, relinquishing the command of what remained in the Medit e rranean to Vice-Admiral Herbert.

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The next of the royal letters is addressed to a new Grand Master. Nicholas Cotoner had been seized with a mortal illnes5 early in March, 1680, and on April 2 9th he died. He had desired that his friend Don Orlando Seralto, Grand Prior of Cataloma, should succeed him, but the Tongue of Italy objected that for 28 years no countryman of theirs had been G ; and Master, and though they had no feeling against Seralto they proposed to name one of their own numb er to fill the vacancy, should it please God to ber e ave them of the Lord N icholas The election was held within a week or two of O )toner's death, and after several ballots, Eugenius Cuaffa came to the throne. To him , therefore, Tames II. addresses himself, for the throne of E :lgland also has a new occupant. The Grand Master has expressed grief at the death of C harles II., and congratulat e d James on his accession. James replies suitably, and desir e s that the Grand Master shall rest persuaded that he will willingly em brace every opportunity to evince in every possible manner in how great e steem he holds the person of the Grand Master, and how dear to him are all the interests of the military Order of St. John the Baptist, on account of its high merits, and the valiant deeds it h as perform e d for the benefit of the world, and the Christian faith.

Anoth er lett e r (rom James II is extant, not given from the court at Whit l7.' h a ll, where another reigns, but from the court of the e xiled K ing at St. G e rmain en Laye. It bears dat e Fe bruary 24c h, Ig 6 9, and m a y b e giv e n in full.

To my cous in the G rand M aste r of the Order of S t. John of Jerusalem.

M y COUS IN,-

\V e a re so s t ron g ly persu a ded of your zeal for the Cathol ic rel igi on th a t we do not d oubt tha t you will read ily embra ce every occasi on wh ic h may pre sent it self of manifest in g it. A nd a s we have pa rt ic ular g rat ifi cat ion in se c ond in g y ou r g oo d intent ion s in su c h laud a ble desi g ns, we h a ve resolved to ded ic ate to the O rder of the K n ights of St. J ohn H enry Fit zJ ames, our natural son , already well known to you . For your k indness and c iv ility extended to h im when at Malta we have to thank you sin cerely. Although youn g, he is not wa nt ing in experience, for he has already c rossed the sea, and for nearly two ye a rs fou g ht against the heret ic s. \ Vherefore, when you have th is attest a t ion of h is san c tity, wh ich we have thought proper to send you on the s ubj e c t, we hope that in your g oodness you will kindly grant h im the dignity o f G rand P r ior of England, enregister in g him accord ing to the usual forms of that rank And as we doubt not that you will grant this fa vour, we promise you all aid and ass istan ce which is or shall be poss ible for the glory and ad vanta g e of so illustrious and useful an Order in the service of God and to the glory of His Church May God keep us in H is holy care.

My cousin, your affect ionate cous in, JA MES, R.

It was no little characteristi c of James that he should imply that he was conferring honour upon the Sovereign Ord e r and aiding th e Catholic Faith and cause by demanding for the son of Arabella Churchill a post in which he would be assured of an honourable maintenance, and which was the highest dignity within the English Tongue.

Henry FitzJamEs was but a boy of nineteen. He was afterwards to become one of the most capable captains of his age; it was not for nothing that Churchill blood ran in his veins, but as yet he had not won his spurs. But th e honour petitioned for him was now of a purely titular kind. There could be little disadvantage in granting it, possibly some advantage. for it was still

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within the bounds of expectation that J .lmes might recover his crown, and as yet the battles of the Boyne and La Hogue had not been fought. It may have seemed to the Grand Master that with the triumph of James' cause the might be restored to its former place and dignity in England, and the Grand Priorate be something more than an empty title. Four previous titular Grand Priors had been Italians, and here was an Englishman upon whom it might be conferred without inconvenience. Henry Fit zJ ames was therefore made Grand Prior.

J ames replied graciously to a letter recording the unanimous vote of the thanks of the Order for the hunour that he had conferred upon it. His thanks are rendered, he avers: "with all sincerity of a heart zealous in the cause of religion, and particularly for the glory of your illustrious Order, to the aggrandisement of which we shall ever have infinite pleasure in contributing." And in order that his son might be a subject worthy of serving God and His Holy C burch in the dignity of G rand Prior of England, he forwards the attestation which th e Pope had had the goodness to send in his fa vour.

The letter wa s given at the Court of Dublin on July 13, 16 8 9. Ju s t a year later tbe Battle of the Boyne shattered for ever any hop es that might have raised by th e interchang e d correspondence and of courtesies.

A lthough Henry Fit z James was made G rand Cross and Granrl Prior of Eng la nd and held that titular office for tw e lve years i t does not app ear that he was ever professed in the Order.

Therea (ter there is a long break in the correspundence. The silence is broken by Q ueen A nne in July, I7 J 3. She writ e s to the Lord Raym o nd Perellos, now Grand Master, thanking him for l e tters of goodwill and for the ass istance rendered to her subjec ts during th e last war, and declares, in the customary ph ra · e s, that she will no t omit any offices of r e ciprocation

On August 2 4 172'2 , G eo rge I writes to the most emin e nt P rin c e the Lord A ntony Manoel, d e claring that the grief whi c h he had expf'ri e nced at the d e ath of his predec e ssor (th e Gr and Master Z ondodari) was greatly alleviat e d by the news of Manoel's success ion. He speaks of th e feelings of affection whicb h e e ntertains for persons corning from so many noble families, the flower and choice of different countries, and foretells that the renown e d military Order will continue from day to day to flourish more and more, and that the memory of the deeds formerly performed by it will continue to excite it in furtherance of the ancient glory of its name

But George could not speak in the name of all Englishmen. There was at Rome a shadowy king, who signed himself James R., and from Rome he whom most Englishmen called the Pretender wrote to his cousin the Grand Master. The letter was perhaps embarassing, certainly assertive. It is the last of the series.

My COU SIN,Having recently requested the Pope to have the on the opportuni ty presenting i tseH, not to dIspose of the Grand Priories of my kingdom, nor to grant coadjutors to the present Grand Prior, without previously hearing what I might have to represent to him on that head, his Holiness answered that he had told your ambassador that he would allow the Order to act for itself in all affairs which regarded it ; so that, all such matters depending upon the Order, it is with full confidence that I addre5s myself to you, requesting that I may be treated with the same consideration as is shown towards other princes on similar occasions. Noway doubting, after all the marks of your attention and friendship which

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I have received, but that you will confer on me this further favour, which will engage me 50 much the more to entertain the most perfect esteem and friendship for your Order, and your person in particular.

On which I pray God to have you, my cousin, in His holy and worthy keeping. Your affectionate cousin, Rome, 14th September, 172 5 J AM ES R.

Inter-Railway Final.

OWING to their postponement the Railway Competitions this year were robbed of a great deal of their interest, and the gathering was not half so well attended as in former years, however, the competitors generally showed a high standard of work, but (rom a sp ectacular point of view the competition was very disappointing as is commented elsewhere 10 these columns.

The position in which th e teams were placed by the Judges, W. Gray, M.D, of West Hartlepool, and M. Young, M. D , of Chester, in the Final Competition at St. John's Gate and the Cannon Street Hotel, London, on 29th and 3 0th June, 1926, is as follows :-

1. Southern Railway ( W imbledon ),

2 Great Western Ra ilway ( Newport-Dock Street ), 28 2.

3· London, Midland &: S c ott ish Ra ilway (Whitehaven, 280

4· Great Western RaIl way ( Newp ort-Alexandra Docks ), 27

5· London & orth-Eastern Railway ( Harwi c h & Parkeston ), 26 5.

6 London & North-Eastern Ra ilway ( Hull, Alexandra Dock ), 26 3l

7· London, & Scot.tish Railway (Stockport ), 250

8 Southern RaIlway ( Redhlll ), 249.

9 Southern & London, M idland & Scottish Joint (Somerset and Uorset, Bath ), 236.

Maximum marks obtainable, 47 5.

The Challenge Shield and Prizes wer e presented by Lieut.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston, K C. B., D.S.O., M.P., &c., the Chancellor of the Order.

RAILWAY COMPETITION, 1926. PAR T A WORK).

CAR ? !. -- You at work on. a railway bridge over a canal pamtmg the I?slde of the bndge, your !Date being at on a pla?k staglDg by ropes pamting the outSIde of the bndge. Hearing shout you look up just in time to see your mate fall a distance of about twenty f'!et on to the towing path and roll into the water.

Time allowed, 2S minutes, beginning when you receive this card.

N.B.-Patient lying on back in water floating near the edge of canal. ( Nos. 1 and 2 and 4 arrive five minutes after receipt of messa g e from NO 3)

Hurry to edge of canal, support head abuve... 2

CARD 2 (laid on patient).- When you reach the side of the canal the patient's head is just above water and he is unconscious. A horse drawn barge is moored about three hundred yards above the bridge. The bargeman who has no aid knowledge is eating his dinner by the side of the tow\06' path. Nos. 1 and 2 and 4 are a quarter of a mile a way below the at the bridgekeeper's house, where the road to the hospItal crosses the canal. Ambulance station at the bridgekeeper's house with stretcher and haversac. Small hospital about a quarter of a mile beyond the ambulance station. Act as you should.

Shout for bargeman to come and help

Is he breathing? Judge.-No. '"

Any further danger from sta g ing ? Judge.-No.

Lift out of water with bargeman' s help

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Use shelter of bridge if any

Turn head to one side

Examine and clear air passages

Tell bargeman to undo tight clothing

Apply artificial respiration, Laborde -l

Instruct bargeman in this method

G'!t bargeman to continue artificial respiratio 1

Examine quickly general condition of patient and for injuries

Pupils - J udge-" Eq ual II

Reaction of pupils? J udge.-" U Dconscious."

Pulse? J udge.-" Not felt."

Face? Lips? Judge.- H Pale, bluish." 2

Is he breathing yet? Judge.-" No." 2

Excite respiration... .., 2 Judge.-" He is now breathing feebly and coming round." Card 3 issued.

CARD 3.-There is a large deep wound on the outer side of the left thigh (near the middle) and a fracture of the left leg just above the ankle. The limb is much deformed. There is a scalp wound across the back of the head almost from ear to ear but no fracture of the skull is made out. Patient is now breathing and occasionally tries to touch his right shoulder as if in pain. You find the shoulder swollen but are unable to make out a fracture of the arm-bone. No medical assistance is available till you reach the hospital. Act as you should.

Improvised tourniquet on left Femoral Artery 4

Ask if anything on barge which could be used

(I) In place of wet clothes

(2) As coverings 2 (3 ) As dressings for wounds

(4) As splints

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Keep injured limb low Judge- H Warm water has arrived.l!

Bathe wound with warm water

Cauterise

Remove ligatures

Cleanse own hands with lincture of iodine

Apply clean dry dressing

Apply bandage

Large arm sling

Treat shock Possible

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At 1).-

Are there any other injuries Judge.-" No."

Treat shock

After care

Possible extra marks

The Rail way Final.

By PICCOLO.

No. 4.-The patient was wading in a muddy river with his boots and stockings off when he stepped on a piece of broken glass. You find him endeavouring to stop the bleeding from a large gash in the centre of the sole of the right foot with a dirty handkerchief. There is a bystander unskilled in first aid. No doctor is available. You have an ambulance haversac. Act as you should.

Time allowed, 10 minutes, beginning when competitor receives this card.

( Patient in sitting position.)

Encouraging words

Lay patient down

Elevate right leg

Instrust bystander to apply indirect digital pressure -l

Apply two firm pads)o anterior and posterior tibial arteries 4

Apply tourniquet. Has bleeding stopped? '" 4

Judge v.:ill answer according to efficacy of pressure.

THERE must have been many old stagers who missed the " Inter" final this year for the first time for many a long day. There was certainly a sprinkling of the old guard, but one looked in vain for several familiar faces and missed the "annual reunion" touch which has in past years been such a feature of this event.

2

4

2

(5) Any warm tea, drinking water

2 Judge.-" Yes, basket of washing (clean), thermos flask of tea, water bottle and 2 sacks."

Send bargeman to fetch basket, thermos flask, water bottle, sacks and horse 2

Write message for Nos. I, 2 and 4 asking them to telephone hospital, doctor, to arrange for ambulance to be waiting at bridgekeeper's house, to come to accident quickly 'With rugs, stretcher, haversac and appliances 6

Any bystander available to take message?

Judge.-" No."

Encourage patient, warn against movement 2

Offer sips of warm tea 2

With bargeman s help remove wet clothes, cutting where necessary - 4

Rub vigorously with towel, cover with blanket, sack, own coat. Place sack under patient. Put on dry socks 4

Send bargeman off with message for Nos. I, 2 and 4.

Urgent 2

N os. I, 2 and 4 arrive five minutes afterwards.

Cover thigh wound temporarily with clean handkerchiefs, no pressure on wound

Cover scalp wound temporarily with clean handkerchiefs folded and fixed to act as pads on Occipital Arteries

On arrival of Nos. I, 2 and 4 remove temporary dressing from thigh wO'.lnd, wipe away any dirt, do not disturb clots

Any sign of fracture? Judge-" Refer to Card NO.3 "

Iodine on hands and wound... '"

Clean, dry, absorbent dressing, bandage

Avoid pressure, there may be a fracture

Examine fracture of leg. Is it compound!

J udge-" Simple fracture of fibula."

Adjust position of limb carefully

No extension, no elevation

Apply well-padded long internal and external splints

Fix with bandages Round chest

Above (possible) thigh fracture

Below (possible) thigh fracture

find your patient lying on his back on a muddy road; he tells you he has been knocked down by a motor car which has driven on, and that his home is about r 50 yards away. There are three bystanders unskilled in first aId, and a doctor lives half a mile away. You both have several triangular bandages in your pockets. Act as you should.

When bleedmg has stopped cleanse hands with iodine... 4

Are there any foreign bodies in the wound? 4

J udge-" 0."

Cleanse wound with cotton wool dipped in iodi ne 4

Apply tincture of iodine to the wound... 4

Apply clean, dry dressing

Apply pad and bandage

2

2

10

beginning when competitors receive tbis card.

raincoat.

Release tourniquet and leave it in position. Has bleeding ceased ! ... ... 4

Judge-" Yes.l!

No disturbance of clot 2

Ko sticking plaster or ointment

Arrangements for transport home 4

Possible extra marks...

o. 5. Card I.-On a lonely country road YOLl find a man seated on the bank nursing his left elbow. He tells you that he has been thrown from his bicycle and both heard and felt snap close to his elbow, which is very painful. No spltnts of .any kind are available but you have several bandages and dresslDgs and a box of iodine ampoules with you. Act as you should.

.Time .allowed ]0 minutes, beginning when competitor receives thiS card.

Encouraging words 2

Place patient in comfortable position

Carefully remove coat and roll up shirt sleeve

..

Card 2.-0n examination you find the skin on the outer Side of the elbow joint badly grazed and there is slight hcemorrhage.

Encouraging words 2

Place patient in comfortable position

Carefully remove coat and roll up shirt sleeve 5

2

8

The final round of the railway competition is something more than a mere competition. It has a social side. It IS the gathering of railway first aid enthusiasts from Southern Railway, Wimbledon Team.Winners of the Inter Railway Shield.

are on the platform of a ra lway station.

see a porter leading a large dog to the guard's van of a passenger train. The dog suddenly slips his collar and muzzle, bites the porter severely on the right thumb and disappears. The thumb is bleeding slightly. There is a first aid cabinet at hand. No doctor is available. Act as you should. Time allowed, ten minutes, beginning when competitor receives this card. Instruct porter to grip right thumb tightly with finger and thumb

Card 2.-00 examination you find the skin on the outer SIde of the elbow joint badly grazed and there is slight hc:emorrhage.

Support injured limb...

Inquire if pain above or below elbow

Judge.-" Below."

Cleanse hands

Remove foreign bodies from wound

Apply tincture of iodine

Apply clean dry dressing

Apply bandage

Place arm at right angles

Place two narrow bandages round body and upper arrr

Apply large arm sling ... Replace coat

many puts of the country. Many a veteran railway ambulance worker looks forward to this annual gathering when experiences are exchanged and old competition campaigners grow reminiscent over past finals. Somehow or another this aspect of the meeting seemed to be absent this year. Perhaps it was due to the unhappy circumstances which rendered a postponement necessary; anyway, let us hope that no such necessity will occur to mar the enthusiasm for this classic event in the future.

For the competition itself there is little to say. As it went it was a good competition, but it didn't seem to go quite like its predecessors. In the entire lack of staging to assist the competitors to visualise the supposed surroundings, the contest mmt have a place by itself, but this omiss-

ion afforded no little humour to otherwise rather unintnesting pr oceedings With a pi ece of canvas on the floor to represent a canal there was every excuse for a competitor commencing his treatment of the unfortunate "patient" whilst the latter was still immersed in the water. And who was to blame the ardent first aider who in order to cover the quarter of a mile to the scene of emergt:ncy ride a cycle through the whole length of the "canal"? Even the single worded notice" Canal" was so placed as to be overlooked by most of the competitors unless they approached the scene by "swimming ,t the water-way.

Perhaps, however, the height of mak e believe was achieved in placing a boy scout beside a small table on which reposed a perfectly good clothes basket to represent a bargeman and barge on the canal! Well, it required some imagination on a glorious summer's day in the Great Hall at Cannon Street Station Hotel, London, E. C 4, to visualise-even with the aid of a piec e of canvas and a clothes basket-a bridge from which the patient had fallen, the canal with its tow ·path, or the barge of the hefty bargee (boy scout) who was supposed to be having his dinner.

But, after all the competition did not matt e r so much

26. He reminded us ambulance workers, as we need to be reminded that we are the twentieth century representatives of an Order, founded on the love and charity of man for his fellows, which commenced its activities at the times of the Crusad e s. Surely he touched a responsive chord in the hearts of his audience when he said in all sincerity that the spirit of love and comradeship which actuated the old Knights of the Order and which found expression in its representdtives was the spirit in which we must seek the solut io n of the difficulties which so surely b ese t this world of ours to -day.

Impressions of Railway Final.

By ON E OF THE COMPETITORS

WE were glad when the rumour that for us Railway e nthusiasts there would be no J926 Final proved false and when we were notifi e d that our competition would be held on June 29 and 30. We were also excited because in the

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For the actual test we had three cards of instructions which set out at tremendous length all the necessary details and to which the judge referred us in questions of doubt. Th e card'3 were wonderful because they set out the injuries most precisely so that we were saved the trouble of examining patient. We can only hope that we shall have the same facilities when next we have to deal with such a cas e" in actual emergency/'

Still in spit e of the unreality of this most unreal competition we th?roughly enjoyed aft e r our preliminary disappomtment had passed off, If only because we met old friends am'Jng the and made new ones while we watched our fellow competitors floundering through their test obviously .handicapped by methcds. of conducting a practical test WhICh most of us had well mgh forgotten . Perhaps before the next Final our Cen.tre Sec re taries will wake up and see that we have a test WhICh will repay us for the many hours which we spend in prepari ng for the Final.

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proportion of our food, carryon the work of the body, giving out as they are used up the necessary force for the purpose.

O-Oxygen-is the breath of life, and though this really enters into all that we eat, we mainly receive it direct from th e air by the lungs instead of by the stomach.

H-Hydrogen-again, though also forming a part of starches, sugars, fats, &c., is one constituent of water, of which by far the greater part of the body is composed. Without water there can be no life; any t iss u e that becomes dried dies at once. Hydrogen (in combination with may be taken to represent the fluid of the body.

N-Nitrogen-is an essential element of all animal life. It forms a great of the body cells themselves, and hence serves as food to r e pair such waste of these cells as is perpetually going on. This substance is found principally in animal food, wheth e r meat, fisb, flesh or fowl. It also occurs in smaller quantities in grain, COrD,

on this occasion-and one wonders how long it will matter at all if someone does not get a move on and endeavour to infuse a little realism into the proceedings-and the conditions, such as they were, were the same for all competitors. A few years ago this competition used to be referred to as "the last word in first aid competitions," but the world and other competitions has not marked time since those days although one sees little change in an Interrailway final if 1926 and one of 1897. There have been twenty-five" finals" in all, and there are some who think thera ought to have been more progress in the setting of the tests after a quarter of a century's experience.

Well, if the actual contests were disappointing, the subsequent proceedings were a joy. The historic shield has been presented on many occasions by many e minent folks, but never with happier words or in a pleasanter manner than by the Chancellor of the Order, Lieut--Gen. Sir Aylmer liunter-Weston after the final competition of

May issu e of FIRST Am we had read the wonderful story of the "Triumph of the Brigade Finals II and we wondered what pr etty kettle of fish the authorities of the Association were preparing for

Unfortunately we must confess that the dish proved a poor one and the" Fiasco of the Railway Final II IS the only term WhICh adequately describes the stretcher t e st which was served up to us. By way of contrast with the Ass?ciation apparently could only present a test WhICh 1D RtaglDg and detailed marking was of the type set in the year 1906.

For staging we had six cards printed in block capitals, a s mal.l red baise-covered a muddycoloured she e t WIth Its card "Canal " set III such positinn that we competitors could not it till too late and a " barge II gloriously r e presented by a table on which :eposed a clothes basket realistically labelled with one of the cards.

Food and Drink.

BY A. T. SCHOFIELD, M.D.

VARIETIES 0]' FOOD.

There are four great varieties of human food, two of which are mainly animal, one vegetable and one min e ral. The four magic letters e.O.H.N. represent th e four leading elements in all four varieties.

C-Carhon (the main ingredi e nt in coal)-is the fuel of the body, and preserves its heat and does its work. Two of the foods especially contain this latter; one is animal, the other vegetable The one includes all fat, butter and cream, which contain carbon in large quantities, and keep up the heat of the body hence in arctic regions enormous quantities of fat are eaten to keep the lamp of life burning. The other form of carbon is found in all flours, starches and sugars. These, which form a large

beans, peas, &c. Speaking, therefore, roughly and generally, we may take it that- .

C-Carbon such as fat, butter, &c., is for the h eat of the body, while Carbon, such as sugar and starch, is: for the work of the body.

O-Oxgen, is for the breath of life.

H-BydrogeD, contained in water and all fluids, is for the liquids of the body.

N-NitrogeD, contained in meat, and peas and beans, is for the repair o! the body Itself:

In addition, a small quantIty of some m1Dual IS rf'quired in food, such as salt.

VEGETARIANISM.

One most important point must be noted. 18 38 it was believed nitrogen could only be supplIed to the body by meat, and hence all vegetables occupied only a secondary place as ford; but 'lince then it has been discovered that many sorts of supply it to the body

[B) I CO ll ri tS) 1 C . W .R. l1lagazim. The Final G.W.R. Ambulance Competition in Progress.

[By courte sy C W.R. J.faga :; ir. e The Presentation of the Director's Challenge Shield to the Alexandra Dock, Newport, Team by Sir Henry Mather Jackson.

in large quantities, and hence it is perfectly possible to keep the body in health on vegetable food only. There is therefore now no ground for the great prejudice that still exists against vegetable food in the minds of Englishmen; and although it is probable we were never intended to be exclusively vegetarians the fact remains that the introduction of proper veget3 ble bod and cooking into the working homes of England would deal a great blow at the curse of drunkenness and introduce a powerful element not only of health, but domestic happiness.

The four great varieties of food, therefore, are meats, or proteids fats, or hydro-carbons; sugar and starch, or and mineral food, such as salt, &c. Of these four foods man requires each 24 hours i lb. proteids, -lth lb. hydro-carbons, ! lb. carbo-hydrates, t oz. salts, and 2 quarts of water, which is fairly represented by i lb. each of beefsteak, bread and potatoes, 2 oz. butter, nearly a pint of milk, and a quart of water.

FLESH FORMERS AND BODY WARMERS.

The old division of these foods into two great classes still holds good. The flesh -formers include the meats and salts the body-warmers the starches and fats. Both of these latter owe their heat to the carbon, which is the essential body warmer, just as nitrogen is the essectial fleshformer. If we eat too few flesh-formers and too many body-warmers, we get fat and feeble. If we eat too few body-warmers and too many flesh-formers, we get lean and lively.

We have classed the fats and shrches together, but they are a little different in their uses. The carbo-hydrates, or sugars and starches, give out heat by com bustion of the carbon alone, and are principally used to supply energy in the form of work-muscle, motion, etc., whereas the oils and fats (the hydro -carbons) burn both the carbon and hydrogen as well, and produce great heat, and are hence used principally for this purpose. Fat is worth double as much for warming purposes, weight for weight , as sugar; but, it is ever so much harder to digest. It is easiest in the form of cream or butter. The salts have th e power of dissolving albumen, tbe e ssential part of meat; hence salt is always eaten with eggs, which are nearly all albumen, and with meat. The water, of course, is a great solvent.

Of tissue food, or flesh forp:1ers, a baby at birth requires daily 30 grains per lb. of body weight; or if 18 lb., 540 grains of albumen, or Ii pints ot cow's milk or 2 pints of mother's milk.

This decreases down to 15 grains per lb. of body weight in old age; or for an old man of 1 I stone,s oz. of albumen or 6 pints of milk daily.

Excess of any food is useless waste, and not only does not nourish the body, but seriously taxes the liver and kidneys, and especially an excess of animal food.

The fluid part of the blood is the storehouse for dig este d proteids, or meat food; the liver for digested carbo hydrates, or starch and fugar; and the body fat for digest e d hydro·carbons, or fats and oils.

AR'1'lCLES OF FOOD.

We will now consider the value of some of our leading articles of di et.

Milk.- This is an absolutely perfect food. It contains all the four letters e.O R N. and in their proper propor· tions, and it can repair and carryon any function of life perfectly. It can now be obtained perfectly pure in our large towns, thanks to our excellent sanitary but it is not nearly so much used by adults as it should be. It can be taken in about fifty diff erent ways. It caD l)e drunk hot

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or cold, plain or flavoured. It can be largely used with tea, coffee, and cocoa, and not merely a few drops put in. lt makes a large variety of capital SOUpg. It can be eaten solid in the form of curd by letting it go sour or by curdling it with rennet, and the whey that is left is also nourishing. Buttermilk and skim-milk contain, perhaps, the most nourishment for the money of any food. Skim-milk is a most powerful flesh-former, and contains all the nourishment of the food, except the fat, aDd is very cheap. A person has been kept living for months on skim-milk alone, without a crumb of bread.

Condensed milk is a most valuable article of food and is highly nutritious.

(To be continued.)

Some Aids to First Aid.

By VERNON NE\VTON, Corps Surgeon, S.J.A.B.

I. In any accident.

1. See what is the matter.

2. Decide what to do.

3. Do it.

2 The Skeleton S.A.P. Supports Attaches Protects.

3. The Vertebral Column, 7- 12-5-5-4.

4. Causes of Fracture. D.I.M. Direct Indirect Muscular Action.

5. To find Carotid Artery ;-Put your thumb on Adam's A pple, then slip it off.

6. Treatment of Burns and Scalds. Remember S.C.A.L.D.S.

S hut off air

Clothing

A cids and alkali burns

Lady's dress

Don't break blisters Shock.

7. To remember with which hand to compress the subclavian artery. Remember that the fingers of the compressing hand must be spread out on the back of the patient's shoulder.

8. The movements in Silvester s (the larger name) method are pe-rformed 15 (the larger number) times per minute £.e., Schafer, 12 times per minute.

9 Surroundings.

Stains (blood, vomit)

Unsafe rouf or floor

R a.in (or ice or sunshine )

Razors or other clues to diagnosis

o range peel or other slippery objects

Useful articles for appliances

N umber of helpers available

Dress of patient (torn or dirty)

I nsulators available (drywood, etc.)

Nature of ground

G as (or other fumes)

Shelter (and the best means of reaching it)

VERNON EWTON, Corps Surgeon.

Bridgend and District Corps, S.J.A.B.

July, 1926 -

St. John J\mbulance St'igade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

JUNE, 19 26

The Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations ;-

TO BE LADY DISTRICT SUPT.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Lady District Officer M iss Edith Mary Rideout, 7.6.26

TO Bg CORPS SURGEON.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Vivian Gray.Maitland, ;\1 R C.S, L.R.C.P., Dudley and District Corps, ::n.6 26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

\Villiam Norman West-Watson, M.D., Bradford Corps, 10.6.26

TO BE OORPS SUPT.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Corps Offic er John Henry Wtlkinson, Bradford Corps, 22.6.26

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Supt. Fredk. Charles Bland, Bradford Corps, 226.26

Ambula.1ce Officer Sydney Firth, Bradford Corps, 22.6.26

o. 6 DISTRICT.

Supt. Edward Bailey Stephenson, Hull Corps, 27.526

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Frances Henry Sprague. City of Gloucester Nursing Division, County of Gloucester, 266 26

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Lester FranCIS Evans, M.D., Ch.B., Daubhill Division, Bolton Corps, 286 26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Norris Pick, Cleckheaton Ambulance and Nursing Division, Spen Valley Corps, 17.6.26

Malcolm James Bett, Yeadon Div:sion, Shipley Corps, 10.6.26

NO.8 DI>TRICT.

A. Stewart Macmillan, rejoined Camberiey and Frimley Division, 3726

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Wtlliam James Dobson Symth, M.B., B.Ch., M.R,C.S., L RC.P., Exmouth Town Division, 46.26

John Herbert Dunn, Parkstone Nursing Division, 7.626

Clarence Beesley, L.R.C.P., L R.C.S., Exmouth Pol ire and Fire Brigade Division, 4.6.26

No. I I DISTRICT.

Miss Helen Malvina Keiller, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., London Bridge Nursing Division, 1.6.26

No. 12 ( IRI S1-!) DI STRICT.

John Patrick Morn, M.B., B.Ch., Sligo Nursing Division, 15 6 26

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.3 ( EASTERN ) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Charles Robert Knighton, Market Harborough Division, 86.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Thomas Morton Sayer, Hazel Grove Division, 23626

No.6 DISTRICT .

Ambulance Officer Wtllie Mitchell, De la Pole Division, Hull Corps, 3 I. 5. 26

AID.- 9

NO.9 DISTRICT.

IIarry Spackman, Exmouth Police and Fire Brigade Division, 4.6.26

No. ro DI STRICT.

William Edward Rutledge, L.R.c.P .&S ., Norwich City Division, 26.6.26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Florence Wiltshire, Swindon Nursing Division, 28 .6.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

:vIrs. Florence Thomas, Ardwick Nursing Di vision) Manchester and Salford Corps, 9.6.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Maud Hall, Manningham Nursing Division, Bradford Corps, 22 6.26

No. 12 DISTRICT.

Miss EdIth Byrne, Browne and :N olan Nursing Division, 15. 6.26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No 2 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer for Cadets Oliver John Cripps, Reading G.W.R. Division, City of Berks, 26626

N 0. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Staff Sergt. Charles Henry Maycock, Market Harborough Division, 8.6.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Sergt. John Richard Ellis, Clitheroe Division, 15.6.26

NO.6 DISTRICT

Sergt. \Vi\lker McNeill, Amfield Plain and D istrict Division, Derwent Valley Corps, 5.6 26

W. J. Gardner, Sunderland Eastern Division, 18.6.26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Miss Muriel Fox, No. -l8 Grays Nursing Division, 4.6.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Marion aIds, City of Gloucester Nursing Division, County of Gloucester, 26.6.26

Miss Ann Elizabeth Garrick, Cheltenham Nursing Division, Cheltenham Corps, County of Gloucester, 2-l 6.26

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Miss Helen Dorothy Bull, Arthur Faire Nursing Division, Leicester Corps, 236.26

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Mrs. M. Prochaska, rejoined Birmingham Corps, 6.3.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Miss Kate Higson, Blackburn Nursing Division, 15.6.26

Miss Constance Edna Allred, Victoria Hall Nursing Division, Bolton Corps, 16.6.2 6

Miss Mary Annie PasquiIl, Atherton Nursing Division, 26.6.26

TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Emily Florence \Vatkins, Swindon Nursing Divis io n County of Wtlts, 286 .26

Miss H elen Stewart Macdonald, City of Gloucester Tursing Division, County of Gloucester, 26.6.26.

No. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Pollie Grindrod, Headquarters Nursing Division, Birmin gham 246.26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CA DETS.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Corp\. J uhn Wdliam Robinson, Kendal Division, I4 6(26

William 0 tterson, Lancaster Division, 21.6 26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS. No. DISTRICT.

Mrs. Ether Hanson, No. 47N Finsbury Nursing Cadet Division, 22.6.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, Kendal Nursing Cadet Division, 23626

Miss Mabel Pearson,'.Preston Nursing Cadet Division, 12.6.26

-FIRST AID.-

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Miss Minnie Ellis, Derby Nursing Division, 17.6.26

TRANSFERRED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. A. L Monks from Warrington Headquarters Nursing Division to Blackpool Nursing Division, supernumerary to establishment, 15.6.26

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

NO.3 ( EASTERN) DISTRICT

Supt. G. Green, Market Harborough Division, 23.4.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. M. Tsoughton, Conisborough Nursing Division, Denaby Main Corps, 17.6.26

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. DISTRICT.

Dr. Mary Blair (Lady Divisional Surgeon), London Post Office Nursing- Division, London Post Office Corps, 15 6.26

NO.3 (WESTE RN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Strickland, Peterborough Division, 17.6.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer for Cadets, J. Helme, Lancaster Division, 28.6.26, and reverted to ranks at own request.

Supt. J. H. Day, Trawden Di visi on, 14 1.26

No.6 DISTRICT.

D istrict Supt. Dr. James Donaldson, 3.7.26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon W. Davies, Guildford Division, 17.6.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Supt. W. Bradborn, Norwich City Division, 21. 6.26

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Alton and D istrict, County of Hants, 24.6.26

Lydney Division County of Gloucester, 16 6. 26

Swindon Nursing Division, County of Wilts, 23.6.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ambleside Nursing Division, I4.6.26

No. DISTRICT.

'Varmsworth Division, 22.6.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

St. Columb Minor Di visi on, County of Cornwall, 30.6.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Saxmundham Division, 26.6.26

SECTION REGISTERED.

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Goodleigh Section, Barnstaple Division, 3.7.26

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Fleetwood Cadet Ambulance Di v ision, 186.26

Kendal Cadet Ambulance Division, 14.6.26

Preston Headquarters Cadet Nursini; Division, 12.1.26

NO.7 DISTRICT.

Madeley Cadet Nursing Division, 7.6.26

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

Mrs. Barltrop, Lady District Officer, Wellington Corps, New Zealand, is at present on an extended visit to England.

We regret we omitted the name of the Moko Division, I pswich Corps, in the list of results of the Perrott Shield Competition. The team was placed eight with 529Z marks.

\rbc St. Jobn Ambulance

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. AUGUST, 1926.

August 1st TO. 2 Division, Haggerston.

" 8t h NO.4" Ley ton and Leytonstone.

" 15 h No. 5 lJ Hackney.

" 22nd NO.7" Toynbee Hall.

" 29t h No. 10 " St. l\Iark's.

Duty from 2.30 p .m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m.

PUBLIC DUTY AND LOCAL DUTIES.

.I t ?oes not seem to be understood by all Di\'isions of :K o. I DIStrI.c t, that all duties , that is, local and jmblic duties, have to receive the sanction of the Public Duty Officer, Captain Gerhold. All communications regarding duties of any kind must be sent direct to Captain Gerhold, at St. John's Gate; Clerkenwell, E.c. I, and 110t to the Area Assistant Commissioner. Will D ivisions please communicate direct as requested, and so save a lot of unnecessary work.

If Jurses are required by Ambulance Divisions when arranging a local duty, the Superintendent of the Ambulance D.ivisi on should inform the Public Duty Offirer, and he wIll communicate with the Lady District Superintendent, who wIll make the necessary arrangements for the urses to attend.

If ursing D ivisions are at any time asked by local authO,rtt.les to do the Lady must get permIssIon from MISS the Lady.District Superintendent, at Sloane Gardens, S.W.! (Victona 5599 .PriOrity is always .glv en to the local ursing Division to cover the duty.

It IS known that many duties are performed by I'ivisions Without the consent of the Public Duty Officer, who is responsible for all duties within the area covered by the London District of the Brigade.

RE-EXAl\r I ATI 0:\ S.

Divisions are once again reminded that communications regarding re-examinat io ns of Divisions, are to be forwarded direct to the District Surgeon at St. John's Gate, and not through the Area Assistant Commissioner. WIll Ofiicers in charge please give this matter their attention.

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY DUTY.

The August Bank Holiday (August 2nd ) duty will be the same as on Easter Monday.

OFFICERS' DI NER

Will all Officers of the Distnct keep Saturday, 25th Sept., open for the annual dinner.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commt'sst·oner.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Secret<l;ries are. requested, when sending newspaper cuttmgs of their meetmgs, etc., to give the date of publication 01 the newspapers.-EDITOR.

CENTRAL AREA.-On Sunday, June 20th, the Cen tral Area held its second Annual Church Parade at St. Clement Dane's Church, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Corbet Fletcher being in command, and some 350 members of Ambulance Nursing and Cadet Divisions bemg on parade. Col. E. A. Cameron, Secretary of the Order, and Corps Surgeon K. Lund read the lessons; and the Rev. Hornby Steer, Chaplain of the Order preached a most acceptable sermon. After the ser vic e Lt.-Col. T. W. Perowne, Registrar of the Order who was accompanied by Mr. S. B ucknill, Deputy Mayo; of West-

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minster, and other members of the Order, inspected the parade and congratulated mem bers on thei r smart turn-out. After a brief route march , which was enlivened by music of District Bugle and Shoreditch Silver Bands the parade was dismissed by the Commissioner who thanked all ranks for turning out.

On Saturday, July 3rd, Central Area at its Summer Social played a cricket match against the staff of St. John's Gate. The game took place at Acton on a pitch generously loaned by Gas Light and Coke Co., and resulted in a win for Headquarters. Central Area scored II7, towards which total Capt. Swabey contribut ed a masterly 68 and Dr. Corbet Fletcher a useful J9 The Gate replied with 146 tor six wickets, their top scorers being Col. Airey with a splendid 77 and Mr. Green with a useful 25. During the afternoon some 110 members of Central Area and their friends enjoyed the tea, arranged by Am bulance Officer J. E. Stallard who organised the function so successfully.

No. 3 District.

B Rl'Il IXC. ;\1.\:\£.- The Annual Inspect ion of the Birm ing ham Corps which was held on the Sports Grounds of the Kmg Edward s School, by kind permiSSion, was a memorable event. The musIC, for the first time on record, was supplied by the 13irmingham Corps Band; the parade was the largest

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Challenge Sldeld Competitz'o1t. New Street Division; 2 Snow Hill Division; 3 Mitchell and Butler's Division; 2 Headquarters Division. International Competition.

I Mitchell and Butler's Division; 2 Headquarter's Division.

There were a number of visitors present including- Sir William and Lady Bowater, Mr. Fred Gilbert, ::VIr. T. H. Shipley and Mr. F. O. Moore.

After the I nspection the Corps, headed by the Band, marched to the Council House where the parade was dismissed.

On Sunday, June 27th, the Birmingham Corps held their Annual Church Parade, when a large body of all ranks turned out.

Led by the Corps Band the members marched from Headquarters to the Parish Church of St. Martin's, where the Nursing Corps and a large number of visitors were already assembled.

Among those present were: The Assistant Commissioner, Captain J. Henton White, County Surgeon E. W. Parsey, Corps Surgeon A. H. Mackie, Corps Supt. \V. E. Ballard and Corps Officers G. E. Kingsnorth, E. Elliott and J. E. Matthews, [Plwtoj r css.

A detachment of the S.J.A.B. in Hyde Park during the Strike.

ever held, last year's number, which were also a record, being beaten by. 70

After the Inspection, which included a March Past, the Inspecting Offi cer, Colonel C. H. Moore, C.M.G., D.S.O., the Deputy Chief Commissio ner, addressed the Parade, his keen appreciation of all he had seen, and his gratification at the increase' of 70 members on parade. He also congratulated the Corps of having enrolled over 100 new members this year.

Colonel Moore then presented Bars to th e Long St1 vice JIedal tn : -Div. Supt. Ross of Lawley Street Division, Private A. Hopkins of Lawley Street Division.

And Long Service Medals to:- Corps Supt. W. E. Ballard, Private S. W. Thompson, of Mitchell and Butler's Division.

Lady Bowater, Lady President of the Birmingham Association Centre, then presented Shields Cups, Medals and Prizes to the winners of the Birmingham Challenge Shield Competition and the Inter -Divisional Competition as fo11ows:-

Lady Molder, Mr. and Mrs. Enser, Mr. Adlard, Mr. F. A Taylor and Mr. F. O. Moore.

No. 4 District.

13LACKPOOL.-On Sunday the 27t h June a combined parade was held at Blackpool made up of the Fylde Units including Nursing and Cadet Divisions. Prior to turning out for InSpection, a Church Parade was held at the Parish Church. Afterwards the Units proceeded to the Tower and Victoria Cafes, and entertained at luncheon by the kindness and generosity of the Mayor of Blackpool ( Alderman Torn Bickerstaffe, J.P.) and in addition the Officers had luncheon in King Ed ward Room, Tower Cafe.

The Units formed up for Inspection on the cricket field kindly lent by the Blackpool Cricket Club, and were inspected by. Colonel C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.l\l.G., who, whilst. addressIDg the parade after the inspection took occasion to POInt out how pleased he was at the smartness and

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enthusiasm exhibited by all ranks. There were approximately 4 00 on parade. Of these were ca.dets. !here a large gathering of the public to wItness thIs functIOn, whIch ran into some thousands.

After the lJeputy Mayor of Blackpool had concluded his remarks to the Parade, he kindly presented to Private Ferguson, Kirkham Division and Corporal Eddas Lytham St. A nnes Division an award given annually by fr. R H. O. Hill of who for many years has taken a keen interest in the work of th'e Order of St. John. This recognition is given for the best instance of the efficient rendering of First Aid during each year. On this occasion the recip ents were so equal in the value of the work performed, which amounted in eac h case to the saving of life, that Mr. Hill generously gave a second award or pri ze. The instances claiming recogr:itiC'n were (a ) an extremely bad case of burning and (b) where a wan was overcome by gas fumes.

Supt. H. Hamill of the L.M.S. Railway Division, Bolton Corps, d ied suddenly at his own hOf1!e o.n the 15th June. This Officer had been a keen and enthus iastIc worker in the Ambulance cause for many years. He was particularly devoted to ambulance work amongst employees, and stimulated others to In his footsteps. HIS loss will be very keenly f elt, and the posItion he occup ied very difficult to fill. Many of hiS accompanied his remains to the grave the floral tnbutes test ified to the love and esteem that was hIS.

On the 19 th June the Acting Chief Commissioner, MajorGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson, K.C.M.G., inspected the SouthEast Lancashire Corps and Div isions, at B:Jlton There was a large parade over 2,ICO

All the Units takmg part were particularly well turned. out, and their appearance on parade the on themselves and their Officers. The ActIDg ChIef CommIssIoner was received with the general salute. He then inspected the ranks and afterwards the parade marched past Demonstrations 'in First Aid and hospital work were given, and in addressing the parade at conclusion, Sir Percival exyressed his satisfaction at everythmg he had seen. He complimented all concerned on the ir high standard of training, effiCIency and smartness.

M ANCHESTER.- The Manchester and Salford Corps and some local Units paraded for Di vi ne Service at the Cathedral, Manchester, on Sunday the 27 th June. T be parade was under the command of A ssistant Commander Fowler- J who had with him District Officer W. M. Reek ie, O. B E. There were on parade 155 Offi cers men and cadets, and 124 Officers and Ambulance Sisters: Of these Office rs three were Div isional Surgeons, the total mcludmg St ;;ff bemg 28 [. This parade is an annual one, and is always particularly well and smartly turned out.

No. 5 District.

OBlT UA RY.-The many friends of Ambulance Sister Mabel Ada Moss, (Secretary, Hebden Br idge Corp s , Nursing Divis i on, W. R. of Yorks. ) will regret to ?ear of her death which took place at the Royal Infirmary, Hahfax, on June 1 Ith Her greatest interest in life was the St. John Ambulance Nursing Division, of which she had been 'ln untiring member for the past 16 years, and up to the time of her death held the position of Secretary.

The funeral took place at Heptonstall Parish Church on June 15 th, and the congregation was a striking testimony of the great esteem in which the deceased lady was held.

At the head of the cortege was the Hebden Bridge Amhulance Division under Supt. H. T aylor, and the Nursing Division under Lady Supt. Mrs. V. Astin. An exceptionally large number of floral tributes were "ie'lt.

S PAL DI NG , - A j o int Annual Inspection of the Boston, Spaldmg, and Stamford ,Divisions and the Boston Cadet Division was held at Spaldmg on Sunday, the 27th June.

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The Divisions assembled in the market place and headed by the Spalding Town Band marched to the football ground where the Rev. B. G. Nicholas ( Vicar of Spalding) conducted a Drumhead Service after which the parade dismissed for lunch.

For the inspection the parade, which was composed of 134 Officers, N.C O.'s and men was lined up facing the grand stand and was in charge of Divisional Supt. Captain G. B. Armstrong of the Spalding Division. I t comprised the Boston Division composed ot 3 Officers and 17 N.C,O.'s and men in charge of Divisional Supt. G A. Enderby; the Spalding DiVIsion composed of Officer and 48 N.C.O.'s and men in charge of Ambulan c e Officer A. H. Molson; the Stamford Division composed of 2 Officers and 25 N.C O. ' s and men in charge of Divisional Supt. W. P. Newell and the Boston Cadr:t D ivision of 35 Cadets in charge of Cadet Officer A. Mason.

After the Salute the Inspecting Officer, Lieut.-Colonel F. S. Lambert, R.A.M.C. (T. ), Ass istant Commissioner for Linc olnshire was introdu c ed to representatives of the various local bodies who had assembled at the sa l uting base and the Parade then marched past in line, in column of companies and in column of route and advanced in re vi ew order.

The various DivisIOns gave demonstrations of First Aid work which were examined by the Inspecting Officer and members of the lo c al medical profession. A was then formed by the Divisions and an address was given by L ieut.Colonel Lambert who compl imented the whole parade on the way the various duties hld been carried out and he expressed his entire satisfaction with everything he had seen. The vis iting DiV isions were afterwards enterta ned to tea JO the Masonic Hall by the Spaldmg Di\·is on The events of the day were favoured by good weather and a large crowd of people witnessed the proceedings.

No. 6 District.

IN SP ECTI ONS - The Acting Commissioner, l\l aj or A. Ha mmersley Johnston, O.B.E., c arried out a senes of grouped mspe c tions on Tyneside early JO June.

NE WCA STLE-ON- T VNE.- The ram interferrd with the arrangements made for the inspection of the local corps in Newcastle. It had been orig inally decided to hold the parade on the town moor, but the inclement weather necessitated an adj ")urnment to the R.E. Urill Hall, Barras Brid g e, and the of ambulan c e work It had been intended to give was called off

Ma jor A Hammersley Johnston, 0 13 E., the Actin g Commissioner, was the inspectin g offi cer, and he was accomp :mied by Miss E. M. H. Storey, Lady District Secretary, Assistant Commissioner Stanley Embleton, and Distl ict Officers. Interested spectators were VIce -Adm iral W. F. Slayter, C.B., R.N. (County Controller (or V.A.D. in Northumberland), Sir Thomas Oliver, Mr. J. T. Batey, and the chief constable, Mr. F. J. Crawley.

Over 700 members of ambulance and nursing divisions were lined up for inspection. the Corps parading being Armstrong - Whitworth, N ewcastle-on- Tyne, North Tyneside and North Durham. After the inspection, Major Johnstone p resented the Certifi cate of Honour of the Order of St. Tohn to Pr iv ate Tom Brown of the Wallsend Borough Di v ision for services rendered in connection with the Edward Pit disaster at Wallsend in August last He also handed over V.A.D. certificates of appointments to Miss r. Raine ( Commandant Northumberland 98 ) Miss L. Whitford (Commandant' Northumberland 7 2), and Miss M. Joyce (Assistant mandant, Northumberland 72)

Admiral Slayter was called upon to present the Naval Long Sel v ice Medal, for services rendered in the Royal Naval Auxtl iary Si c k Berth Reserve, to Corporal C. Coffell of the Felling Colliery Division.

The Acting Commissioner complimented the parade on its smart appearance and expressed the hope that before long the un its would be well filled up. He was anxious that the V.A.D. should be brought up to full strength, together with the Military Hospitals' Reserve. The St. John Ambulance

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Brigade was a civil body, always ready to help those in distress through accident or other causes, and as volunteers they were glad to offer their aid to the various services connected with the navy and army.

Major Johnston afterwards proceeded to the SOllth Airican \Var Memorial in Barras Bridge, where he took the salute from the ambulance units.

SUND ERLA ND.- The Eastern Division turned out nearly 13:J strong, but the proceedings were marred by a heavy downpour of rain. Opportunity was, however, taken to hand over the" Robert Anderson" trophy, which for the second time had been secured by this Division. The award is made annually to the Division in the district showing the highest degree of all-round efficiency, based upon the actual percentage of efficient members, the percentage annual increase in strength, the public duty performed, the expedition and accuracy with which all returns and correspondence are attended to, and the general smartness of the members themseh' es when appearing in uniform. Since the trophy was

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from the local unemployment training centre, whom are undergoing a course of ambulance instruction and many of whom have obtained their certificates. At the conclusion of the inspections, Major Hammersley Johnston congratulated both the police and the St. Hilda men upon their turn-out and the competence they had shown. He specially commended the youths from the training centre.

No. II (S.E. &. C.R.) District.

The annual inspection of the Tonbridge Division took place at the Barden-road Schools on June 3rd. Commissioner E. A. Richards afterwards the large number of awards gained during the past winter, including 21 year Centre Gold Medals. District Officer C. Milton was also in attendance.

Much satisfaction has been felt throughout the District at the fact that Bricklayer's Arms Division again secured the Dewar Challenge ShielJ in the Brigade Final. Equally

P ho t o by] [A-eogh B r os., Du blin. Deputy Chief Colenel G. A. Moore, C.M.G., D.S.O . with Commissioner and Staff (Irish District). A group taken at the Annual Inspection on June 12th.

awarded in this connection, the Sunderland Eastern Division has scored well, but they must continue zealous of their as Divisions are running them very close 10 proportIOnate ment.

The Sunderland Nursing Division also paraded for inspection.

SOyTH Two inspections were carried out by the .Actmg at South Shields. Accompanied by C;;ommlss.lOner S. Embleton, he first inspected the police dIVISIon-whIch paraded about 40 strong-in charge of Chief Constable W. Scott, O.B E., District Officer of the Brigade, and subsequently the members (If the St. Hilda Colliery Division under Councillor J. H. Purvis, senior ambulance officer. With the latter were a number of boys

gratifying was the position obtained in the Perrott Shield competitIOn by the London Bridge Nursing Division. These successes are a tribute to the steady work that goes on all the year round.

The death of Private W. J. Gillham, of the Ramsgate Station Division rather on June 5t h; although he had been a!llOg for some tIme he was working up to the week before his death. The funeral was attended by his colleagues of the Ramsgate and Deal Divisions; he was interred in Minster Cemetery. His genial presence will be much missed at public duties and functions, as also will his ready assistance in cases of injury at Minster (Thanet) Station, where he was employed. .:>yrupathy is expressed to the widow and relatives in their bereavement.

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A 10.Our Ambulance Problem (No.6).

THE Editors have pleasure in presenting another problem in ambulance work. Readers of FIRST AID are invited to send solutions, set out as det!Liled marking slue/s, BEFORE THE 10TH OF NEXT MONTH.

The Editors will then forward a copy of "History of the Order of St. John II to the candidate who, in the opinion of the doctor-judge who set the problem, best merits such award; and they point out that the continuance of this feature in the J oumal depends on the support which it receives from readers.

The Editors remind candidates that they must not write their names and addresses on their detailed solutions and that they must enclose these particulars on a separate sheet of paper. All entries should be marked' Problem" and addressed to the Editors, FIRST AID, 46, Cannonstreet, London, E C+

THE PROBLEM.

You are spending a holiday at a very small village situated on a very rocky coast where there are no am bulance appliances. There is a somewha! larger village two away where a doctor resides, WhIlst the nearest town IS 20 miles distant. It is an evening in the late autumn and rapidly becoming dark. A stiff breeze is blowing off ,the sea. You are walking along a path at the top of the ell fIs. When about half a mile from the small village you notice a young man lying on a grassy slope half way down the cliffs. You make your way down to him by a narrow sheep-path which winds down the cliff with a moderately easy gradient. He is lying on his back, his right foot and are twisted outwards and there is also a cut about one inch in length above his right ear caused by falling on one of the loose stones on the slopa. He informs you that he fell down the cliff early that day, and that he has severe pain in his right leg. He then becomes unconscious Diagnose and treat the case.

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day. In addition to Commissioner

Richards and Assistant Commissioner B. Hemphrey, M.B.E., H.S.B., District Officers E. J. Prew, H.S.B., C. Milton, H.S.B., and J. P. Flavin, together with Lady Divisional Supt. Miss W. Grindley, H.S.S., were in attendance. Cadets were also present from Addiscombe, Aldershot and Hastings. The latter went home very pleased with the first aid outfits presented to them as a momento of the day.

The annual inspection of the Hastings ambulance and cadet divisions was held on June 22nd at Ore Station by District Officer Hancox, H.S.B., and amongst those present were District Officer C. Milton, H.S.B., Divisional Surgeon W. E. Peck, Divisional Supt. G. Page. Other visitors included Divisional Supt. G. French, No.8 district. The presentation of awards which included gold and bronze medals (or passing two 1 and 7 consecutive examinations w€.re graciously carried out by Mrs Peck, wife of the divisional surgeon, who in turn was the recipient of a magnificent bouquet from the two divisions in honour of the occasion.

The trustees of the V.A.D. Scholarship Fund have selected Miss Marj orie Eadon Craven for the Nurse Administrator's Scholarship they are awarding for 1926 27, tenable at Bedford College, University of London. Miss Craven who was educated at Eton House School, Sheffield, and fro'm 1909-13 at Roedean School, Brighton, took the Higher Certificate Examination, and later joined the St. John Voluntary Aid Detachment Hants/68. In 1925, she entered Military Hospital as a.Nursmg Member. She later decided to take up Nursmg professionally, and entered for training at the General Infirmary, Leeds, being Gold Medallist of her year at end of her training. She gained the Diploma of Nursmg of Leeds University, with distinction, took her C. M.B. Certificate, and then took a special course at Leeds U ni versity to fit her for the position of Sister Tutor. She was two years Sister Tutor at Leeds General Infirmary Training S::hool; 1925-26, Night Sister; and is at present Temporary Home Sister.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

JUNE, 1926

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following a ppointments, promotions, and resignations, within the Brigade Overseas during the month of June, 1926 :Australia.

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Adelaide No. r Nursing Division - L. A. Wilson, M.B., 13. S., to be Div isional Surgeon, 8,3 26 vice P. S. Messent, resigned. Canada.

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TO. q DI\ islOn C.P R. ....:.. Staff Sergeant E. D. Campbell to be Ambulance Offi cer, I.3 26 India.

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Indian Police Division - A / Officer G. W. Brand to be D iVi sional Supt., :q 2.2 6 ,fu.3 DI '-; lRI CT

Radiant Club Divis ion-Serg eant V. D. Magaoker to be Ambalan c e Offi c er, 7 3 26 ; Corporal L. S. Vakharker to be Ambulance Officer, S 3 "6 New Zealand.

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Oamaru Division Lady Ambulance Officer

C Sumpter to be Lady DiviSIOnal Supt., 24.2.26 vice Mrs. J. ,\ Toore, resi g ned.

Dunedin Nursin g D ivislOn- \V. H. Borrie, :-I.B., C. M , to be D ivisional .surgeon, 1. 326 vice Dr. Stuart Moore resigned,

G.:::! 26; Ambulance Sister ::\[rs, A. Beaumont to be Lady

D iVISIOnal Supt., 1. 326 \ ic e l\l iss A. Dipp ie transferred to Reserve, 22 2.2 (-

N' EW DIVISIONS FORMED, DISBANDMENTS &c. New Zealand.

Wellington Corporation Tramway,> Division disbanded 6 , ) 26

Brigade Competitions, 1926.

Ie DEW , \R CHALLE GE SHIELD" D "SYMONS ECCLES CUP }) COMPETITION.

VI\ A VOca: TEST.

OHICER OR N.C.O. IN CIL\RGE.-A person has just had a very severe loss of blood, which has just been stopped.

(r) What signs and symptoms would you expect to find?

( 2) \Vhat would you do to rally the patient?

I.-Rap d loss of strength, giddiness and faintness, especially when upright position is assumed 2

Pallow of face and lips ( 1) cold and clammy skin (1) 2

The pulse has failed and may have disappeared at wrist

Breathing will be hurried and laboured, and accompanied by yawning and sighing ._.

The patient throws his arms about, tugs at the clothing round the neck and calls for air

Finally the patient may become totally unconscious

I.-Keep the patient ID a recumbent position (1) ; with head low (1) : and turned to one side (1) 3

U ndo all tight clothing round the neck

_ Provide for a free circulation of air ; fan the patient

Sprinkle cold water on the face (t ) ; hold smelling salts to nostrils

Avoid stimulants until you are certain hcemorrhage IS controlled 2

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If conscious ice to suck or cold water ; if seat of h;:emorrhage known apply ice-bag (J) ... :2

Should patient be collapsed raise the feet and bandage nom toes to hips and from fingers to shoulders :2

Watch patient for fear of return of h<emorrhage 3 BEARER No. I.-What would lead you to believe that a person is suffering from heatstroke?

May be caused by exposure to the rays of the sun during a march in very hot weather when heavily burdened 2

Or to great heat, as in the stoke-hole of a steamer, especially in the tropics 2

The patient develops sickness (I); faintness (1); giddiness (I); thirst (I) ; difficulty in breathing (I)

Skin becomes dry and burning (I); face flushed (I); pulse quick (1) and bounding (I) 4

The Liverpool Nursing Team (Winners of the "Corbet Fletcher" Trophy).

Very high temperature (I); stertorous breathing (I); insensibility (stupor or coma) may ensue (I) 3

I n heat-stroke congestion extends not only to the brain but to whole of sympathetic nervous system, consequently "area to be relieved" is greater and different treatment is necessary 4

BEARER No. 2.-I. In "hat ways does Nature help to control hcemorrhage?

2_ When should direct pressure ?tot be made over a wound for controlling hcemorrhage ?

I.-By teaching that an injured part of the body should be rested 3

By causing the blood to clot over wounds 3

By causing patients to faint from loss of blood 3

And so reduces the force of the heart's beat... 3

Valves help to control venous bleeding 2

2.-If the wound is large 2

Over a fracture 2

Over a foreign body in the wound 2

BEARER O 3 - I. How are the bones of the skull arranged ? z. What are the boundaries of the cranium?

I.-In two groups 2

Those of the brain case, or cranium 2

Those of the face 2

2 --The vault or dome, the rounded portion forrr, ing the top of the head 2

The front or brow 2

The back of the head where the greatest extent of brain exists, and where the cranium IS broadest and deepest 2

The sides of temples ... ... ... ... 2

The base of the skull is hidden from view by the bones of the face and spine 2

In it are numerous perforations for the passage of blood vessels and nerves 2

Through the largest opening the brain and spinal cord are continuous 2

BE AR ER No 4.-What d i rections would you give in instructing a stretcher squad of four bearers to cross a ditch with a loaded stretcher ?

Lower the stretcher with its foot one pace from the edge of the ditch 2

N os. I and 4 Bearers then descend 2

Advance stretcher, Nos. and 4 in the ditch supporting the front end while the other end rests on the edge ')f the ground above 4

Nos. 2 and 3 now descend 2

A ll the bearers now carry the stretcher to the opposite side and the foot of the stretcher is made to rest on the edge of the ground 4

Wh ile the head is supported by Nos. 2 and 3 In the ditch 2 Nos. I and 4 climb out

The stret c her is l ifted forward on the ground above and rests there wh ile Nos. 2 and 3 climb up 2

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On Inspections.

DESPITE the regular appearance and satisfactory of Brigade men at football matches, race me e llOgs, fairs and public functions generally whEre crowds do congr e gate, one does quite often meet with the popular impression-esp <;; cially when everything seems t? be going smoothly-that folk are rather a mistic, hopeless of people, spoIl sports and such -lIke, and that, psychologically, their m e re presenc; accidents, so that according to the late Dr. Coue, lmagInation in contact with the will always win, and the thing feared occurs. Well, if it does, the first· aider is there to do his bit, but there is a different and stronger view to especially in view of the t:;ver-increasing number of accidents reported daily in the Press. How many of these dreadful accidents would have occurred if the unfortunat e victims who were responsible had merely" seen" an ambulance man in uniform, which would unconsciously have reminded him to think of " Safety First."

The connection of this with Inspections is not at first quite clear. The ordinary man or woman in the ranks has often wondered "Why this fetish about Inspections?" Why should we :tand in a row just to be looked at by our Officers? "

During the War, in any town where there was. a military camp in th e neighbourhood, an officer walkIng down the street would return twenty salutes where each man only had to give onf>. Th a t is to say it was twenty times as easy for a man to recognis e his officer than it was for the officer to recognise each man. For that reason

alone, it is desirable to have inspections so that superior officers may th e more e asily recogni s e th e ir m e n, but there is another and infinitely more important one. The general public, seeing an ambulanc e man in uniform, automatically form an impression of that man's worth. If he is cl e an, smart, well set up and alert -lookmg, the public have confidence that he wi ll acquit himself we ll in an emergency. If he lounges about, smok e s, ke e ps his hands in his pock e ts and has a slipshod uniform, the public still form an impression of that man's worth. may be an abl e man, but the public have n? confid e nce lD him in an e merg ency. Henc e Insp ectIOns afford an opportunity of proving, and an occasion for exa mining and t e sting, the members' worthiness for publ i c duty.

fetters to the t;ditot'.

We are tIt ,.0 way reJtp,.sible I"" lIle Dpt,.tO,.s expressed, 01' t ht Itoteme,.tr made. b, Conespondents.-EDITOR.

COR B ET F LETCHE R T E S T! MONIAL. DE AR SI R, I ask the h os p a ity of y ou r colu mn s tha t I may giv e express ion to my s i n cere th a nk s to all th o s e re ad e rs o f FIRST A ID who co n t ri buted to the te sti mon ia l r e c en tly orga n ised by yourself in my fa vour, to the Commi t tee wh ich co nt r?ll e d t h e fund, and p a rt ic ul a rly to D str ic t O ffi c er T McBrid e wh o a c ted as s e c retary

The Committee pur c ha s ed a h a nds om e slh er re pr.oduc t lo n of an E g ypt ian urn , wh ic h was acc ep e d t he Chi ef C?m. missioner as se c ond priz e in the Perrot t S h ie ld Comp et itio n . I was most ple as ed to fin d th at it . f o un d its firs t h om e in t h e prov in c es ; a n d I hope t h at th i S t roph y may a lway s be re g arded as a t o ken of app r e cia t ion of th os e wh ? s ubscnb e d t o t and of myself for the won d erful s e lf·sacnficlO15 wor k don e the rank a nd fi le of the Br iga de.- ! a m, yours t r uly, 1\. CORBET FLE1CI-IER.

s r. A M ]JU LAN C E ASS OCL\ TI ON S I NT E R· R AI LW AY C ERTI F I C ATE S. DE AR S I RI should ike, throu g h the med IU m of the Offici al Journal, to tender the be s thanks of R ai wa y A mb ul a n ce men throu g hout the country the S t. John A mb ulan ce Association for the in a uguratIOn of the s c heme whereby certificates are issued to ind vidual membe r s of a team w inn ing the I nter - Railway Challen g e Sh ield

Although the decis ion has only re c ently been made, the victors of past years have not been overlooked ,. and the ::;t John authorities are to be on their and thoughtfulness in applying th e dlstnbutlon t? all winners since the inception of the I nter-Rallway Competitions

The receipt of the document (or through the various Secretaries been a surpnse to some of the recipients, but every IS due to the ASSOCiation for the courteous manner 10 whi c h my proposal was accepted by them, and their promptness in putting it into effect.

The pride of the possessors was amongst the members at the recent Inter·Railway CompetitIOn, and general gratification expressed to the Association for its kindly help to, and co-operation with, the Railway Ambula?ce men.

The cert ificate is of simple but effective deS ign, and will prove a great incentive to future competitors, seeing that it serves the necessary ser vi ce of a permanent record.

J. S. JON ES.

North Do cks (Liverpool) Ambulance

L.M. & S. Railway Team.

July, 19 26 -'IRST AID.-

PRIORY

FOR WALES. Brigade News.

APP OI NTM E N TS, J UN E, 19 26.

A pp oi n t men t s and promot ions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Treasurer.

BOR01.:(.I1 01 ' MERl HYR TVDFIL CENTRE

Divisio n al Supt. William Joh n Balla r d, D o wl ais C orp s, 28 6.26

To b e Divisional Surgeon.

GLA\IORGA T COUNTY CENTRE.

Guy Algernon Pratt, ;\T.R C S Cwm avon D ivisi on, 28.626

To be Divisional Superintendents.

GLA \10RGAN COUNTY C ENTRE.

Ambulanc e Officer William R e ga n, I3argo ed a nd D is ric t DIvision, 28.626

Private Phillip LeWIS, Ystradgynlais D ivisio n 28.6 26

BOROUGII 01 RUONDDA CENTRE.

Corporal Luk e Thomas, Blaenclydach Co ll ie ry D ivisi on, 28 6 26 f o be Ambulance Officers.

GLA1IORG c\!\" C01.:NTV CENTRE

Sergeant Stanley Sharp, Bargo e d a nd D is t ric t D ivisi on , 2.6 26

Private DaVid J ahn Thorley, " " )J

Private Thomas Jones, YstJadgyn lais Divisi o n, 25.6 26

To be A mbulan ce Offi c er s for Cadets.

Cn Y OF CARDlll CENTRE

Sergeant Arthur Henry George Fi el d Cardiff Ci ty D i\'isio n 2j·5·:::!6

GL\\IORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private BenjamlO J ones, Port Talbo t D ivisi on, 266.26

T o be Ser g eants.

GL.\;\IORGAN COUNT\ CENTRE.

Private Hayden Jones, Bargo e d & D istr ic t D iv isio n, 2 6.26

Joshua Jenkins, Ystradgy n lai s D ivisi on 25 6.26

BOROUGH 0[' ':'IERTHYR TYDFIL C ENTRE.

Private J ob n Lewis, l\I e rthyr Borou g h D ivi s ion, 7 6.26

BOROUGH OF RlIONDDA CENTRE

Privat e Y e sty n D avies Blaencl yda c h Coll ier y D ivis ion, 1 5. 6 2 6

T o be Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR E.

Pri vate John I vor T h omas , Po rt T a lbot D ivision, 266 .26

C a u d e Hug he s , " " " "

" Tho mas Owe n Philli ps, Yst r a d g ynla is Divisi o n, 256 26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA C ENTRli' .

Privat e E d war d T a nner, B la enclydach C oll iery D ivi sion, 15. 6 .26

T o be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMO RGA N CO UNTY CEN TRE.

Priva te Hay den J B arg oed and D istrict D ivision, 2 6.26

" Tho m a s M a r k s , C wmavon Di v sion, 29. 5.2 6

CARMARTHENSH IR E C ENTRE.

Pr iva te D a v id B e nj a min Davies, Penybank Div sion, 25. 6.26

T o be Divisional Treasurers.

GLAM ORGAN C OU NTY C ENTR I£.

P rivate Sylvanus Thomas, Cwmavon Division, 29. 5. 26

P r ivat e Fr ed r c k Will iam D a y, Ffaldau I nst i tute and Garw

D ivisi o n, 29 5.2 6

CAR;'I.IARTH EN SHIR E C ENT RE.

P r iva te Da vi d Jo h n Th o mas, Penybank D iv isi on, 256 26

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

G LAl\IO RGAN C OUNTY C ENTRE.

P r iv a t e Dav id Isaac Mor g ans, Ffald a u Inst itute and Garw D ivi s ion, 29.5 26

CARMA RTHE NSHIRE C ENT RE.

P r iv ate J o hn John Penybank D ivision, 2 5 626

To be Lady Divisional Storekeeper.

BOROUG H OF M ERTHY R TVD FI L C ENTRE

Am bul a n ce S ister M argaret Jane Thomas, ':'I erthyr Nurs ing DIVI Sion, 18626

To be Honorary President.

BOROUGH OF M ERTHYR T YDFIL CE NTRE.

Mr. J o hn Morga n, M e r th y r Bo rough D ivi s ion, 7 6.2 6

Reverted to the Ranks.

B OROUGH OF M ERTHYR TVDF IL C EKTRE

C orp oral J. Ha wk ins, Cefn Coed D ivis ion, rev erted to the r ank s a t own re qu est, 20. 5. 26

Transferred to Brigade Reserve.

BOROUGH OF N EWPO RT C EN TR E.

Cor ps Supt. G . J. Rowlands, Ne wp o rt (M on. ) Corps , 8.6.26

DIVisio nal S upt. G H Hunt, Newport Ra ilway D iv is ion, 8.626

Ambulance Division Registered.

G LAMORGA N COUN TY C ENTRE

R e solv en D iv ision ( N eath Corps ), 29 5. 26

Change of Title of Division.

CITY OF C ARDIFF C ENTRE.

Cardi ff E m er g ency D ivi sion to be Card iff G reat Western Divi s on , 30.626

Centre Reports.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY

ANN UAL G ATH ERIN G OF LLYN FI V ALLEY CORP S

A most enthusiastic gathering of am bulance work e rs took part in the annual comp e titions organised by the Llynfi Valley Corps at Maesteg on SatlHday, June 26 th.

Twelve teams from D ivisions in Monmouthsh ire and the county of Glamorgan competed in an open contest for the " Vernon Hartshorn" challenge shield. Dr. S. GlaLville Morris, Surg e on of the Borough of Rhondda C e ntr e , and Mr. D M J o nes, Brynm e nin, adjudicated and declared Garth (Ma e steg ) t h e winning team.

Mr D. M Joms also judged the open comp e tition for boy cad e ts T e ams from Bryn, Ken6g Hill, Nantyffyllon and C e fn Cribbwr Divisions comp e ted and the result prov e d a victory for Bryn.

In th e individual contest for Cad e ts, judge d by SubCommissioner Major A. W. Anderson the silver cup was

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won by Cadet F. Sainsbury, and Cadet M. L-3.wler, who was second, received a SlIVer medal.

Ambulanc e Divisions in the Llynfi Valley Corps comp e t e d for the "North's Librari e s" challenge shIeld, which has been h e ld for the past thre e years by Maesteg Central. With B. Evans as Captain , this team again proved invincible. Second place was secur e d by the G .nth team, captain e d by Private 1. Lewis.

On the; following day Sunday, 27th June, Officers and mem bers of the Corps assembled for the annual Church Parad e and a special st:)rvice was h ld at St. Michael's Church, Maesleg

INSPECTlON O F CAERPHILLY UNITS.

Th e Annual Insp e ction of the Ambulance and Nursing D ivisions in the Caerp'lilly and District Corps, conducted by Mr. (J' Campbell Oliver (Commissioner, Borough of Newpo rt Centre ) at S nghenydd on the 29th May, rtfl:cted credit on Sub-Commissioner C. T. Hurry R ichC!s and his Corps Officers. Corps Supt. Evan Morgan was in command of the parade

NEW DIVISION AT RESOLVEN.

The appointment of Sub-Commissioner D. M. Evans Bevan has had a stimulating effect on Brigade work in the Neath Sub-District. A new indication of progress is the formation of an ambulance Division at Resolven. This development is mainly due to the successful efforts of Corps Secretary W. T. Richards, who has been exerting his energies for some months in obtaining new recruits in th :s area. Th e Resolven Division was registered on the 29th May.

COMPETlTIONS AT PORT 1 ALBOT.

Thirty-one teams, a record number, took part in the Aberavon Corps Competitions at the Riding School, Port Talbot, on Saturday, 3rd July.

The Judg e s were Dr. W. E. Thomas, Bridge nd, Dr. R. T. Williams, Port Talbot and Dr. S. Fisher, GlycCJrrwg, and the following awards were made :-

"Baldwin's Inter-Collieries" cup, open to ambulance teams in the Aberavon Corps e mploy e d at Messrs. Blldwin's Collierie s.

I-Bryn II

2 -Aberbaiden 107

3-Newlands 90

"Talbot Fletcher" shi e ld, open to ambulance teams in the Aberavon Corps.

1-Kenfig Hill 70

2-Glyncorrwg 60 Bryn 60

The" Byass Nursing" cup was won by the Kenfig Hill No. team with 216 marks, Kenfig Hill No.2 securing second place with 210.

Girl Cadets competed for the first time for the" Lemuel Jones" cup recently presented by Sub Commissioner Lemuel Jones. The results were :-

I-Kenfig Hill

2-Porthcawl

3-Taibach NO.1

4-Taibach No.2

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KEN FIG HILL DI\ ISION

At th e request of the S e cretary of th e Cardiff Cycle Club, Mr. G. L. Brund e ll, the Priory undntook the ambulance arrangements in conn e ction with th e Motor Cycle Sp e ed Trials at Porthcawl cn Slturday, June 26th. The Kenfig Hdl Division has attend e d for ambulance duty at this ev e nt for several y ears) and its again volunteered th e ir service s

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

HON O RARY LI F E 1h il l J: I£R.

The Ambulance Committle at its last m e ding recogn ised the s e rvices of Dr. R. V. de Acton R e d wood, of Rhymney , by el e cting him an H o norary L i fe M e mb e r of the Priory. This dIstinction is conferr e d upon members of the medical pr o fe ssion fo r gratuitous se rvices as lecturers.

B L AC K W OOD DI VI S ON Rli\ I VED.

From a r e port r e ceived from th e Commission e r, it is learn d that the Blackwood Division has b e en resuscitat e d. Establish e d in August, 1915, this unit was at one tim e an active and progressiv e DIvIsion, and i! is hop e d th a t with Supt. J c. Badge in ch :uge, i t will now regain its former position.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Two CADE T DIVISI ON S R EG I STERED

The training of CardIff's juv e nil e un e mployed in ambulance work, und e rtaken a short time a go by the PriolY, has prov e d most successful. Not only hav e the boys and girls taken great int e rest in the l e ctur e s voluntarily given by Officers of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions in CardIff at th e rt.q U€st o f the Authoriti e s of tht U nemploJ ment Training C e ntre, but th e y hav e shown a r e al to continu e th E- ir studi€ s and qual i fi e d for certificat e s of efficiency. The C ity Council is sympathetically disposed towards this n e w venture and a grant has been made by th e Authori t ies towards th e purchase of uniform and equipm e nt. The two Cadd Divisions hav e now been registered. Sergeant A. Fi f ld, who, with Ambulance Officer H. T. Evans and oth e rs, to o k great int e rest in instructJDg th e. boys, has been nominated as th e ir Offic e rin -Charge. Tbe girls are attached to the Cardiff CIty Nursing Division under the control of Lady Divisional Supt. Miss M. Kernick, who was mainly responsible for their training.

These are the first Divisions to be raised among the juvenile unemployed, and i t is hop e d similar arrangements will be made in oth e r towns.

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SUNDA Y PRO CE SSI ON.

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The "Thomas and Pugh" Cadet cup was won by B ryn No.1 Cad e t team with rcn marks. Port Talbot and Bryn r\ o. 2 teams were plac e d second and third respectively.

In the absence of the Mayor of Port Talbot, the trophies and priz s were presented by the Su b-Commission e r, who warmly commended the teams on their work. A unanimous vote of thanks W2.S accorded to the Judges.

At the invitati o n of the D e puty Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman C. W. M el huish, J. P.) , over sixty offic e rs and members of the Ambul;mce and Nursing Divisions in Cardiff took part in the civic procession in Cardiff on Hospital Sunday, June 20th , and attended Divine Service at St. John's P <Hish Church. Staff Offic e r B. E. Maberly was in command of th e parad e , assisted by Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Metcalf, R R c., Lady Corps Supt. Miss A. Fletch e r , Lady Divisional Supt. Miss M. K e rnick Divisional Supt. W. H. Johnson, Lady Ambulance Officers R. Murton, W. Rees and G. Richards and I\mbulance Officer H. T. Evans A striking feature of the Brigade contingent, which attracted much notic p was the Cardiff City Cadet Division, which made its first public appearance.

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AMBULANCE DUTY AT SCHOOL SPORTS.

Cardiff Brigade members again volunteered for ambulance duty at the annual school sports held in Cardiff on Wednesday, June 16th. Hundreds of school children took part in the ev e nt, and the members were kept busily o ccupied during the whole tim f>

E J?F ICIENT BARRY CADETS.

Staff Offi cer F. R Hortop reports that the Barry C adets were again prominent in the junior competition h eld in conn e ction with the Penarth Carnival. In the c ontest for boys over 14 y e ars of age Cadd W. Gracey s ecured first place, and in th "l Junior StH tchu Tests Barry te ams were second and third.

Barry Bngade Officers have betn pioneers in many of the Priory's The Barry Cadet Division was one o f th 3 first jun ior units regist e r e d in Wales and the Medical C omforts D po t, maintained by t!: e Am bulance and Nursing DivisiolJs, was the first operating in Wales.

PRE S ENTATION T O NUR S IN G OFFICER.

A me e ting of the Cardiff Nursmg D ivision was held on Friday, Jun e 11th, at which Lady (H e rbert) Lewis, O B.E., L a dy Supt. for Wales, plesid e d.

.<\t the r , qu e st of Lady D ivi s ional Supt. Miss M. K e rnick, Lady Lewis pres e nted, on b e half of the Division, a cas e of fish kniv e s and forks to Divisional Storekeeper Mrs. Morgan as a weddin g gift and token of goodwill and a ppr e ciatIOn. Expr e ssing the good wishes of the Division in which she h e artily j o ined, her ladyship congratulated :Mrs. Morgan on h e r work and hop e d she would always continu e to take an inter pst in th o Brigade.

S e rvice stars w r e distri but e d by Miss A Seville to L a dy Div isional S cr c t a ry 1\lrs. C. E Thomas, Lldy

D i vis io n a Stor e ke e p e r 1\Irs. Morgan, and Ambulance Si stel s Mrs. L W a tk i ns, Miss E. Whitefield, Miss A. Pow e ll, Miss N. C o nnor 111SS 1'. B. Woodward , Miss V. and R. B. Abbott. First aid certificates were to th e fi rst y "! ar students who qualified at rec e nt examination

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

SUC ( E SS ME R THYR C Ol\l P ETITlONS

Corps Supt. Jones, Taff Valley Corps, r e ported that the comp e titions organised in conjunction with the fe te and gala h e ld in aid of Merthyr G en e ral Hosp ital we re a great succ e ss.

Despit e the difficulties in travelling, the entries were good many of the comp e titors WE-re obliged to walk considerable distances in returning to th e ir homes. The judges, Centre Surgeon Dr. R. S. RycE', of Pentrebach, and Divisional Surgeon Dr. Harold Thomas, Merthyr Tydfil , mad a the following awards :-

A :\ ll lU LAN CE C ON TES T.

1St Aberaman... 20 4

2nd Senghenydd J97

3 rd Kenfig HIll ) 0 5

4th Bedlinog 19 +

5th Rhymney Technical 19 1

6th Treharris B. 188

7 th Cwmaman _ 186 8th Maritime NO.1 176

NUR S IN G CONTEST.

1st Kenfig Hill 154

2nd C ardiff Emergency 12 9 3 rd Cwmaman ._. 123

GIFT TO MEDI C AL CmnORTS DE POT.

Mrs. Norman Hankey, Lady Pr e sident of th e Merthyr

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Centre, has made another gift of a bath chair to the Medical Comforts Depot maintained by the Merthyr Nursing Division.

The nurses are in daily attendance at the depot for the distribution of articles, many of which, such as bed rests and bed tables, were made by members of the local ambulance division.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

NEWPORT CORP,) OFFIClfR RETIRED.

The retirement of Corps Supt. George John Rowlands took effect this month.

Mr. Rowlands commenced his study of first aid 36 years ago and obtained his first aid certificate in April, 189 I.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

INSPECTION OF eYNON VALLEY CORPS.

A large assembly watched with interest the annual inspection of the Ambulance and Nursing units in the

First Aid Street Boxes Supplied by the Priory to the Tredegar Urban District Council.

These boxes contain all equipment necessary to render First Aid. The names and addresses of the members of the local Ambulance Division are posted inside so that they may be immediately summoned in case of accident.

Aberdare Centre at the Aberdare Athletic Grounds on Saturday, July 3rd.

The parade proceeded from the Aberdare Council School, under the command of Corps Supt. Henry Evans, to the ground, where they were inspected by the Commissioner for Wales, accompanied by Corps Surgeon Dr. J. C. Ogilvie. An excellent drill display, under the com-

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mand of Supt. E. James, was followed by in bandaging and transport.

The Commission e r for Wales expressed himself favourably impressed by the general standard of work and commended Officers and members on their achievement.

News in Brief.

One of the first telegrams to reach His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on Wednesday, June 23rd, was the following message from the Priory, of which he is Prior :" Birthday greetings and all good wishes from the Priory for Wales." In acknowledgment, His Royal Highness wrote: " My sincere thanks to the Priory for kind birthday message Edward P. Prior."

The Priory has been requested by Lieutenant-Colonel G. Drage, D.S.O " F.R.G.S., Honorary Organising Secretary for Wales of the Boy Scouts Association, to org :wise ambulance comp e titions at the Camp of Wal e s Scouts it is proposed to hold at Llandriodod Wells for tFn days from the 30th July. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has promised to stay in the camp on the night of August the 6th.

Reviews.

THE PILGRIMAGE OF 1926.

The Pilgrimage of I926. By Colonel E. J. King, C.M.G., F.S.A ., Knight of Justice and Librar ian of the Order.

The recent Pilgrimage of our Order to the places made memorable for ever by its service of the suffering and by its valiant defence of the Christian Faith against the infid el, touched the imagination of many Englishmen. That the standard of " The Religion" should be flown agam on waters where it was for so many centuries the most honoured of from which it disappeared more than a century ago, was Itself a significant proof that one Tongue at least of the had reco v ered somewhat of its ancient vitality, and was taking an intense pride in the of the whole That the Sub-Prior and representatives of the EnglIsh Order pray again in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and In the Church at the N &tivity at Bethlehem, the most sacred shrines of Christendom, should receive Holy Commu,nion in ancient ChUTCh of the Order in Jerusalem, and go m pro c essIOn in the Holy City for the first time since the KnIghts were driven from it by Saladin in 1187, was an event not only memorable in the English Order, but also something of which the world might take note. Jerusalem was the chief end of the Pilgrimage, but not the only one. Rhodes and Cyprus and Malta welcomed with a generous hospital ty those who came to see the fortresses which the Order so valiantly defended in the past. It was a Pilgrimage most thoroughly planned and directed; and th?se of o.rder able to make it have wc>n memones whIch WIll abide WIth them through life.

To those, the majority, who could not Pilgrimage, we warmly the volume records It.

I t IS described on thp. tItle-page as the OffiCIal Journal; the learning of Colonel King, Knight of Justice and Librarian of the Order has made of it much more than a mere record. He has illustrated the narrative from point to point with historical notes on the places visited, and on the associated with them, information the more valuable here slDce

the reader would otherwise have to seek it in many volumes, not all easy of access. It has be c ome by this method of handling a volume of interest far beyond the imme diate circle of his fellow-pilgrims.

Looking at the record of the Pilgrimage as a whole, certain characteristics clearly emerge for comment. And, first, the spirit in which it was undertaken, a spirit maintained from first to last. It was never forgotten that the Order i!> the most ancient of Christian chivalry that its motto is Pro j"ide. It was therefore not merely fitting but most natural that the Knights should un it e in prayer at the first landing in the Holy Land, that they should worship together at the Holy Sepulchre, in their anc;ent Church of Mar Hanna, and in the Cathedral Church of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, and that prayers composed by the Prelate of the Order should be used on the voyag e and in the Holy Land. Those of other Christian Churches. and even of other faiths than the Christain Faith, noted with respect the fidelity of the English Tongue to the traditions of a Christian Order,

I n the second place the volume bears constant and grateful witness to the high comtesy with which the Order was welcomed in all its old homes. It was natural that in the Holy Land the High Commissioner and the officials of the adminstration should receive the Pilgrims, and with them the Orthodox Patriarch-himself an Ilonorary Chaplain of our Order and a warm friend of England and the English Church -cordially associated himself in special acts of kindlless. There were otr.ers not bound to acts of cO\lrlesy, they nevertheless offered them with a grace of which the Order is deeply sensible. At Rhodes the welcome was characteristically gen erous, and the Order was glad to have the opportunIty of seeing the admirable work ofrepair which Italy has undertaken in this island of glonous memories, and of expressing to HIS Excellency the Governor of Rhodes and the skilled directors of the work their appreciation of the care bestowed upon the antiquities of the fortress and the Auberges of the Knights. At Malta there was a like warmth of greeting. All, indeed, may be summed in the concluding sentence of the Sub· Prior's Report to H.R.H. the Grand Prior, that" e\'erywhere our Order has been received officially and with all due ceremony, in a manner befitting its dignity and status as an Order of ChIvalry."

Those into whose hands this volume may come will admit the obligation under which Colonel King has laId them. He has given us no dry official rerord, but a living and interesting narrative of a pilgrimage which-even if others should be made in years to come-must ever remain most memorable as the first corporate visit of English Knights to the old homes of their Order; a narrative illuminated by hIstorical notes of real value. To Mr, Fincham also thanks are due for his careful choice of the many illustrations which enhance the work. Colonel King claims with truth in his introductory chapter that in no branch of the Order of John have its glorious history and its ancient customs and traditious been more enthusiastically studied than in ItS English Priory. It may be allowed to the reviewer to add that to the present librarian and sub-librarian is due in no small degree the promotion of those studies to-day, and the assistance of them by their own valuable contributions to the literature of the Order.-E. HERMITAGE DAY.

With their motor ambulance, the whole of th e; Launceston Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade (under Supt. R. Heard) with nurses of the British Red Cross Society. Cornwall 18 (under th e ir Commandant, Mrs. Lewis Hicks) were in attendance during the Royal Cornwall Show. Happily there we re no cases of serious accident, but pres e nce proved a great boon in dealing with quite a number of minor cases of abrasions, cuts, sprains, etc., and once again this fine local organisation demonstrated its worth to the full e st f'xtent.

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HU\IOURS OF FIR ST AlD.

W. E. (Co lenso, S. Africa ).- The Ambulance Movement is at beginni,ng to flourish S. Africa and " ery soon the 1 ext book will be translated Into Dutch. The enthusiasm of some of us is well illustrated by the following true story.

A private in my Division told me recently that early one he wakened from a sound sleep and found hIS w,lfe o"er him with a smile of satisfaction.

!o hIS he discovered that his left upper limb was ID an arm sllDg and he had a couple of broad bandages hIS chest., ThmklDg that h is wife imagined him to be 11., he he was quite well; and he was surprised when hIS wife re-assured him and informed hIm t,hat she was only practis ng the correct treatment for a patIent suffering with Simple Fracture of Ribs! !

,To, me this little story shows how interesting and fasclDatlDg' our hobby is and how keen and ready to learn are this man and h is wife wro have been converted to the Movement within the last eighteen months.

Y?ur report of growing e,nthusiasm amongst those employed on Railways and Harbours In South Africa is most interesting and your lIttle story IS most diverting. Accept our best wls hes. -N. CORBET Fl

EXAl\fINATION HOWLER.

J. C. (Vryh,eid, S, Africa).-H erew th is a. contribution to your collec tIOn of howlers from far S. AfTlca where your jokes and help are much appreciated.

, a recent examination a member was asked to gIv e the and symptoms of Ptomaine Poisoning. He the list from the Textbook but left out two. Beingremlnd,7 d that two were he suddenly blurted out;- C?lt, yer, Vomtftng and Per;u1,),.I" The rest of us gav e a wIld yell and later promised to write to you! !

T Good! Next please! We are glad that you did write. -N .C.F.

PLAINT OF COl\IPETING T EAM.

E.N (\yi nnipeg, Canada).-Having to prepare the tests for a Rall",:ay C?mpetition recently, I ventured to take a whIch you se,t in a S.E,&C.R. Competition and welch was tn May, 1921, issue of FIR ST Am ( p. 177). The questIon was. _" For what onditions, in absence of medical assistance, does Textbook definitely tell you to. undertake responsibilities of a doctor? "

The Issue of one competition was so close that the result depended on this question over which all teams fell badly. Of the two at top, of list one failed to give any of the three condItIOns whIch you detailed and the other scored one. Under these circumstances the latter team was declared winners and holders of the silver cup.

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The losing team regarded the question as a catch and have taken the matter up with the Canadian Headquarters of the Association; and I understand that their ruling is that the question is not a fair one, and that the man who answered it by saying that "he would not take upon himself the duties and responsibililies of a doctor" should get full marks for this answer in spite of the instructions giv en on pp. 84, 10, and 106 and quoted by you in your detailed answer. We shall welcome your considered judgment, pending receipt of which we will withhold our decision.

As I gave" chapter and verse" of details in my solution, those who state that the question was 1\ a catch" are quibbling and those who state that it was" not fair" are ignorant of the teaching of the Textbook. So if your statement is correct, your Headquarters have blundered in the absence of its Chief, who, I happen to know, is touring your continent on his yearly examination trek Personally, I am amused at both statements and may tell you that in the Railway Final where used the question, several candidates gave all three sections of answer.-N.C.F.

ON STRETCHER.

M. M. (Robin Hood's Bay).-We desire to know tbe correct way in which we should arrange blankets on stretcher and cover patient; and we ask your kind assistance.

You will find method described in 1925 "R.A.M.C. Tmt"nm;;" (para. 323 ) The ordinary army blanket is about three times the width of a stretcher. Two blankets, therefore, are folded lengthwise in three folds i two folds of each blanket are pla ed on the stretcher, thus making four layers of blanket under patient the third fold of eacb blanket is left hanging over side of stretcher. A third blanket is folded lengthw is e in two and placed over patient, the folds being tucked round his feet. Finally, tbe spare folds of tbe two under-blankets are folded over patient and fixed by pins.-N .C.F.

FRACTURE OF HUM ERUS

R S. (Pietmaritsburg, S. Africa ),- At one of our practices two members of my Division were told to treat patient for Compound Fracture of Humerus (middle of shaft; fragments protruding) complicated by arterial bleeding. One controlled bleeding by pad and bandage on Axillary Artery; and another applied tourniquet to Brachial Artery. Both claimed to be correct and appealed to me as Divisional Supt. I gave mv verdict in favour of latter method; but, on appeal I agr eed that this point should be submitted for your decision.

Of course your decision was correct-(I) because the less a fractured bone (even if controlled by splints) is moved, the better; (2) because there is plenty of room for tourniquet on Brachial ArteLY above middle of shaft of humerus (3) because the lower the point at which the circulation is cut off-whether by tourniquet or by flexion-th e better for limb and patient.N.C.F.

ROLLER BANDAGE FOR BROKEN CLAVICLE.

A.T. (Mansfi eld Woodhouse).-As a Brigade Surgeon I wish to point out an error in the Home Nursing Manual. The diagram for treatment of Fractured Clavicle with roller bandage (p. 232) shows the arrows going from shoulder to elbow whereas they ought to be the reverse way. As the arrows are shown, the forward displacement would be aggravated instead of diminished, because the elbow would be pushed backward when it ought to be pushed forward, the of lever being just above the elbow. I conSIder that this error should be corrected quickly,

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because it leads to confusion and incorrect teaching to so many.

Many thanks for letter and for drawing attention to a real error. As you emphasise, the main points of treatment of Fractured Clavicle are-" shoulder back; elbow forward," The error in the Manual is shown in FIg. 55 where the bandage is passed round the back of rr,odel instead of being brought forward round arm just below original pinned loop and thence across front of chest to uninjured shoulder.N.C.F.

A FEAT OF MODER SURGERY.

L.H. (Carlisle).-I wonder if many readers reae the account of a remarkable bone 'gra ftin g operation successfully performed at Derby Infirmary. Two years ago a man broke his .left humerus and lecently broke It again in a cycling aCCIdent. The surgeons removed the fibula from the leg, and grap,hed this bone i n this afm ; and patient IS saId to be makmg progress. Possible, the story may be of general mterest.

I agree .-N. C.F.

I ODIXE FOR STIXGS.

T. E. (Sout h Wales).-O,ur cabinet is in charge of a person who has no FlrsL\ld knowledge and who surmises Tin ct. Iodine is SUitable for all purposes, including Stings of Plants, &c Please tell us if Iodine has any part ic ular effect with Stings especially in view of the Textbook warning-" grave symptoms develop)) (p. I J 4).

Your opening sentence is a grave indictment of those in authority. As a fact, others besides your" charge of cabinet)J have the same idea; and every day I find Tmct. ! odine being used by lay folk for purposes for which I would not use it.

As the irritant effect of the sting is in most cases due to injection of an poison, I do not think that application of Iodine would do harm. Indeed, it might do good by drawing blood to part, Nevertheless, as patient [ \\ould prefer treatment by alkalies, as detailed in Textbook, to neutralise acid injection. Iodine would certainly not increase "the grave which maJ: acc?mpany Stings of Plants, &c" and whIch are due to the saId aCId pO lson.-N.C. F.

CAR BONIC ACID GAS.

W.R. (Sutton).-Please supply me with particulars about Carbonic Acid, concernm6' which the Textbook (p. 131) is somewhat vagu e.

Carbonic Acid is interesting because, while we cannot breathe air impregnated with it, yet without it we find water insipid for drinking purposes.

Carbonic Acid (otherwise known as Carbon D ioxide, Choke Damp, After Damp) may be accidentally inhaled from sleeping in an overcrowded room, from explosions in coal mines, frum cleaning out v ats in which fermentation has taken place, from lime kilns, from wells and cellars where the gas has collected as a result of decomposition, and from use of charcoal and gas stoves in which ventilation is defective.

Carbonic Acid Poisoning causes -irritation of throat, pains in head, drowsiness, giddiness with gradual loss of muscu 1ar power, until patient falls unconscious with livid face and rapid breathing. If process continues coma supervenes and death resul,ts. , In brief, Carbonic Acid is not only an asphyxiant in that It dIsplaces the oxygen of the blood but it also possesses well-marked toxic and narcotic properties.-N.C.F.

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Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

FOR some time past official figures in The Perils of regard to London's street accidents have Our Streets. proved sufficiently alarming, but the latest statistics, which are for the quarter ended June last, indicate that there is a tendency for accidents to life and limb to increase at a really extraordinary rate. The increase in fatal accidents alone in the June quarter as compared with the three months ended March was over 36 ptr cent., i.e., 254 as compared with 187. The total accidents for the June quarter were 30,717, and for the March quarter 20,725, an increase of no less than 9,99 2, or -+8 per cent.

The explanation lies to some extent in the ever· increasing density of London's traffic, and one has to bear in mind in comparing the figures for the June quarter with those of the Ma rch quarter that a number of pleasure cars are laid up during tbe winter months October-March

In addition to this the spring of tbe year always witnesses the appea rance of anum ber of new cars on the streets.

Against these factors, however, have to be placed the increa sing activities of the Safety First Council and the effor ts of the Traffic Authorities to make the thoroughfares of the Metropolis safer for all classes of traffic

An analysis of the fatalities reveals some surprises, particul arly as far as motor cycles are concerned. It will be seen that the March figure of 14, j urn ped to 43 for the June quarter :-

FATAL ACCIDENTS.

(C omparative figures for March quarter in parentheses).

Omnibuses, 28 (33).

Tramway cars, 6 (2).

Cabs, 6 (3).

Motor cars, 6 (2).

M otor·cycles, 43 (14),

Pedal cycles, 6 (3).

Trade vehicles, 74 (57)·

Trade borse veh icl es, 7 (8)

Horses, I (0).

Total, 254 (187).

NON · FATAL ACCIDENTS

(Comparative figures for March quarter in par e ntheses).

Omnibuses, 1,896 (1 ,898 )

Tramw ay·cars, 1,147 ( 1,191)

Cabs, 1,190 (1 ,166 ).

Motor·cars, 10,498 (6,478 )

Motor·cycles, 4,017 ( 1,217 )

Trade veh icl es, 5,967 ( 5,052 ).

Traction engines, 12 (10)

Horse omnibuses , 1 (0 )

Horse cabs, 8 (10).

Broughams, 33 (17).

Trade borse veh icl es, 1,969 ( 1,8 89)

Pedal cycles, 3,9-l4 (1 ,773 )·

Horses ridden, 33 ( 24 )·

Total, 30.7I7 ( 20,725 )

The non-fatal accidents, including those to riders of vehicles, and pedestrians, also show extraordinary increases in regard to both motor and pedal cycles, and, Whilst there was a substantial increase in motor·c:l.r accidents, both fatal and non·fatal it will be observed that omnibus accidents in the non·fatal class remained practically steady, whilst those in the fatal class actually d e creased substan· tially.

It 1S more t han likely that the disorganisation occasioned by the great industrial crisis-the "general" strike-contributed in some measure to the increases here recorded, and the figures in regard to cycles and private cars seems to confirm this view. Anyway, the figures as they stand show thlt on the averag e there were about three fatal and 338 non-fatal accidents in the streets of the Metropolis each day between April Ist and June 30th of this year.

If this means anything to the read e rs of this J oumal it means that in and around London there is a need for all to know something of the principles of First Aid to the

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Injured. With accidents happening all around us, and this applies in a smaller way to the provinces and country, it behoves every citizen to so equip himself, that when accident does arise he is ready to take a hand in adminis· tering prompt and efficient First Aid treatment for the good of his less fortunate brothers and sisters.

Further than this it points to the necessity of spreading the gospel of First Aid on every possible occasion for the good of mankind.

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First Aid Association in Vienna.

August, 1926 -FIRST

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St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Buckinghamshire Centre.

THE two ambulance depots which have been established in Bletchley, and a medical comforts depot, as a result of the efforts of Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Brown and the local committee, were formally opened on the 7th July by Lady Leon at a public meeting held in St. Martin's Hall.

There was a good attendance, Lady Leon presiding, supported by Major Darvil-Smith, hon. sec. of the Bucks County Centre, Dr. W. Bradbrook, Dr. H. C. Hill, Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Brown, and members of the Committee. In addressing the meeting, Major Darvil-Smith referred to the lead taken by Bletchley in forming the first section of the Centre in the County, the wonderful progress it had already made and the generous support given by the local which had resulted in over £,100 being raised for equipping the depots. Mr. Brown explained the local organisation and thanked all who had so generously assisted in the work of the section. He hoped a motor ambulance would shortly be secured for Bletchley, and was pleased to report that 22 certificated volunteers were enrolling in the Bletchley Division.

AT a recent function on behalf of the public ambulances, the ex-President of the Vienna police and former Prime Minister of Austria, Herr Schober, delivered an interesting report on the activity of the "Wiener freiwillige gesellschaft" (Voluntary First-aid Association). ThiS corporation was founded in I 88 I after a fearful when nearly 1,000 lives were lost In a fire at mUDlcIP.al theatre most of which could have be e n saved If a first-aid organis'ation had then existed. ass.ociation a model for all similar bodies on the contment, and m the 45 years of its existence it has ampl e opportunity to render assistance beyond the city of Vienna and even outside Austria, {or example, after the at Messina. Altogether 56 r ,2 55 persons have receIved medical or surgical assistance in cases of accident ?r sudden in the street. The record was reached In the year 1913, when 22,586 individuals were registered, whilst in 1925 this figure WaS also nearly reached, 22,438 persons having been taken of, or au. average of 62 per day. The society has different. aCCident in the city, so that cars WIth first aId outfit and medical attendants can be called from the place nearest to the scene of disaster. A medical staff of 18 doctors and students, eight motor-ambulances, and adequate equipfor sending out, in case of ne€d, 24 conveyances fitted with stretchers, surgical appliances, and other necessities includlDg complete gas and smoke-proof outfits belong to regular outfit of the .. Its financial position, has, however, b e come very senous, SInce the sum required for 1926 amounts to £15,000. Propaganda on a large scale has been organised to obtain the necessary funds. The medical work done by the members of the Association is not negligible. Regular first-aid classes are held e very two months, open to all adults, with practical classes at the end. Members of the police force, schoolteachers, factory inspectors, and sportsmen ha v.e made arrangements for special classes, and the benefiCial effect of the spread of first ·aid knowledge cannot be overestimated.

It is interesting to note that whilst the recently-issued statistics of street accidents in London show that there were 254 fatalities in the three months ended June last, the railway accident returns reveal the {act that for the whole of the railways of Great Britain (or the year 1925 only one passenger was killed in an accident to a train. The number of pass e ngers killed on the railways of Great Britain from other sources such as, falling from platforms, crossing the rails, &c., was seventy.

The Textbook Revision Committee will shortly be engaged in revising the manual AID TO THE INJURE D and would be pleased to consider any suggestions from those interested in the subject. Letters should be addressed to the Textbook Revision Committee, c/o the Chief Secretary, Ambulance Department, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E. C. I.

St. John .i\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

JULY, 1926.

The Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT

District Officer Frank Adn it t, County of No rthampton, 23.7. 26

NO.7 DISTRICT.

Major Arthur Richard Frederick Exham, M.D., County of Shropshire, 237.26

o. 8 DI STRICT.

District Officer George Locke, :.\I.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., County of Sussex, 237.26

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.

No. II DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon and Supt. Frank Mainwaring Hughes, 12.7. 26

TO BE COUNTY SURGEON

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Corps Surgeon Septimus Montague Hebblethwaite, M.D., Cheltenham Corps, County of Gloucester, 17.7.26

Divisional Surg-eon Henry W illiam Martyn Strover, O.B E., M. B., Ch. B., Cheltenham Corps, County of Gloucester, 177. 26

NO·5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Major Walter Harington Fisher, M.D., O.B.E., County of Lincoln, 22.7.26

TO BE COUNTY TRANSPORT OFFICER.

NO.6 DI STRICT.

John Thompson Whllfield, County of Durham, 2.726

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon William Hutton, Cheltenham Corps, County of Gloucester, 267 .2 6 No.6 DIsrRIcT.

Divisional Surgeon Gavin Stiell Brown, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S.E., Hull Corps, 6.7.26

TO BE CORPS SUPT.

o. 3 ( EAST ERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. John Joseph Dexter, Leicester Corps, 17.726

NO·5 DISTRICT.

Sup t. Harold aylor, Hebden Bridge Corps, 17.7.2 6

TO BE LADY OORPS SUPT.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Lad y Supt. Miss Agnes Elizabeth UDthank, Spen Valley Corps, 28 6 26

TO BE CORPS OFFIOER.

NO·5 DISTRICT.

Sup t. Oscar Hartley, Dearne Valley Corps, 5.7.26

TO "BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON. No. DISTRICT.

Th o,?as M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., No. 44 (Acton) urs109- DIVISIon, 1.7.26

MIS S Mary Christina Clarke, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., o. 44 (Acton) Nursing Division, 1.7.26

Mi ss Hilda Mary Cunnington, M.B., B.S., No 28 London Post Office Nursing D ivisioD, I. 7 26

Miss Mary Winifred Tyndale, NO.3 Wembley Division, 18.1.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Gwendolen Mary Brown, B.Ch., M.RC.S, L.R.C.P., Cheltenham Nursing Division, County of Gloucester, 247·26

Miss VIOlet Maud Redman King, M.B., Ch.B., Swindon Division, County of Wilts, 28.6.26

Henry Currer Williams, M.B., B.Ch., M.R.e.S., L.R.C.P., Alton and District Division, 8 7. 26 No·3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Alexander Watson Sanderson, M.B., Ch,B., BourneVille Works Division, Birmingham Corps, 26 7.26 NO·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Edwin Lloyd Warner, M.D., D.P.H., Burton Latimer Division, Kettering Corps, 29 6 26 NO·4 DISfRICT.

Ernest James Coombe, L.RC.P., M.R.C.S., Duklnfield Nursing Division, 29.626

Aby Arthur Spiro, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Ardwick Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 12.7.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Robert Gavin Alexander, M.B., Ch.B., Crowle Division, 28.626

Samuel MacCullum Newman, Batley Division, Dewsbury and District Corps, 147.26

No.6 DISTRICT.

Hugh Frederick Gethin Hall) M.B., Ch.B., Harrow ursing Division, 14.7.26

Charles Joseph Daniel Bergin, L.R.C.S.1. & L.M., L.RC.P.I. & L.M., Churwell Division, Morley and District Corps, 22.7. 26

Thomas Horner Elmer, M.B., Ch.B., Pudsey Division, Leeds Corps, 22.726

Mrs Elsie Elizabeth Elmer, M.B., Ch.B., Stanningley Nursing Division, Leeds Corps, 22 .7 .26

John Leslie Wesley-Smith, M.B., Ch.B., Harrogate Nursing Division, 22.7.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

David William Ryder Richardson, M.B., Ch.B., M.A., L.R.C.P., Saxmundham Division, 28.6.26

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Harry Lockton, J. L. King Division, Leicester Corps, 17.7.26

NO·3 ( WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Walter James Smith, Dunlop Division, Birmingham Corps, 7 7.26

Ambulance Officer H. E. Cooper, Ansells Brewery Division, Birmingham Corps, 7.7.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

John Southern, Staveley Ireland Colliery Division, Staveley Corps, 5.7.26

Edward Soar, Barmborough Division, Dearne Valley Corps, 10 7.26

Sergeant Harold Renton, City Division, Leeds Corps, 17.7.26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

John Taylor, Charlaw and Sacriston Collieries Co , Ltd., Division, MId-Durham Corps, 21 7

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Arthur Muttitt, Halesworth Division, 9.7.26

William Baker Mutley, Saxmundham Division, 28.6.26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Emmeline Cowley, Northampton Headquarters Nursing Division, Northampton Corps, 8.7.26

NO·5 DISTRICT

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Emma Dench, Carrington Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps, 10 7.26

No. 12 DISTRICT.

Miss Louie Schroeder, BraY Nursing Division, 6.7.26

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NO.2 DISTRICT.

August, 1926 -!'IRST APPOINTMENT.

AID.- 33

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. DISTRICT.

Sergeant George Bushnell, No. 63 Messrs. W. H. Smith & Son's DIVIsion, 22.7.26

Sergeant Thomas 'William Trussler, NO.7 (Toynbee Hall) Division, 22.7 .26

NO.2 DISTRICT

\Villiam Henry Stone, Ushers Brewery Division, County of Wilts, 31.7.26

Sergeant Arthur Thomas Turner, Reading G.W.R. Division, 20.7. 26

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Sergeant John William Lacey, J. L. King Division, Leicester Corps, 17.7. 26

NO.4 DISTRICT. .'

Sergeant William Arthur Powell, Stalybndge and Dukmfield Division, 12.726

Sergeant James Sumner, Thornton·le-Fylde Division, 17.7·26

Alfred Cooper Reddish Division, 8.7. 26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Albert Edward Soar, Barmborough DivIsion, Dearne Valley Corps, 5.7 26

Corporal Walter Jackson, Hebden Bridge Division, Hebden Bridge Corps, 17 7-26

NO.6 DISTRICT

John Hutchinson, Charlaw and Sacriston Colliery Co., Ltd., Division, Mid- Durham Corps, 2I.7.26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Sergeant Ernest J. V. Fisk, Brighton Division, Brighton and Hove Corps, 20.7.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Sergeant William Henry Walker, Totnes DIVIsion, 20.7. 26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Ernest Edward Devereux, Saxmundham Division, 8.7.26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFIOER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Miss AnOie Slaney, Carrington Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps, 10.7.26

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

William Garnet Crabtree, Bingley Cadet Division, 10.7.26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

William R )gers, CharIaw and Sacriston Colliery Co., Ltd., Division, Mid-Durham Corps, 21.7.26

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFIOER.

No. 4 DISTlHCT.

Sergeant John Henry Mycock, Cheadle Heath Railway Divi· sian, 58.26

TRANSFERRED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. W. Mustard from Canute Nursing Division to Southampton Nursing Division, supernumerary to e-stablishment, 14.7.26

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Morris, Kettering Co-operative Clothing Nursing Division, 26 7.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer C. H. Forster, Sheffield Corps, 2.7.26

Supt. C. H. Fox, "B" Division, Sheffield Corps, 2.7.26

Corps Officer F. Gledhill, Brighouse Corps, 10.8.26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Supt. R. G. Gateshead Borough Division. North Durham Corps, 297 26

RESIGNATIONS AOOEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon A. Barclay, NO.9 Kensington Nursing Division, 9.7.26

Ambulance Officer H. W. Read) Alverstoke Division, County of Hants, 14.7. 26

Lady Ambulance Officer J. Bandinel, South bourne NursIDg Division, County of Hants., 68.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surg-eon R. C. Ozanne, Harrogate Nursing Division, 6.8 .26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer G. A. Bilton, Telgnmouth DIVISion, County of Devon, 28.7. 26 ,

Divisional Surgeon and Major Gibbs, Barnstaple Division, 23.7.26, as Supenntendent only

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No. DISTRICT.

No. 58 / 4 Central Telegraph Office Division, London Post Office Corps, 27.7 26

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Twywell Nursing Division, 7.7. 26

No. DISTRICT.

Garforth Nursing Division, 17.7. 26

Elsecar Nursing Division, 17.7. 26

Goole Nursing Division, 5 7. 26

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Horsham Division, 3I.7. 26

OADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

North West Manchester Cadet Division, 22.7. 26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Brighouse South Cadet Division, I7.7 26

No.6 DISTRICT.

Blaydon Burn Cadet Division, 1.7. 26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Holy Trinity Cadet Division, 27.7. 26

Isle of Sheppey Cadet Division, 28.7. 26

DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

NO.2 DISTRICT. Rownhams and Nursling Division, County of Hants, I7· 26

CADET DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

The following appoIntment has now been sanctioned by the Acting Chief Commissioner :-Lady District Officer Miss Rideout, promoted to the rank of Lady District Supt., with effect from the 7th June, 1926.

MEDICAL COM FOR rs DEPOTS.

At a meeting of the Cinema Committee Fund held on Thursday, July 15th, it was decided that a proportion of the surplus fund be devoted to the establishment of Medical Comforts Depots in the poorer districts of the Metropolitan Area, The sum available by the 1St November will enable this C()mmtttee to fully equip six Medical Comforts Depots.

It is unlikely that further sums will be available until August, 1927, when it is hoped that it will be possible to further develop this scheme.

Applications for the formation of a Depot should be forwarded to Capt. A. N. Cahusac, St. John's Gate, E.C.I,lthe Hon. Secretary of the Committee.

The Sommittee will meet some time in the middle of October to consider all requests received for the establishment of these Depots, and will meet the demand of the six which are considered by the Committee to be situated in districts most in need of them.

Applications will be received from any centres of the Association in the Metropolitan Area, or Ambulance and Nursing Divi::;ions of No. I District.

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS.

Now that the District Competitions are ended, the Commissioner desires to thank Distnct Officer S. ]. \Varren for the many hours of work he has put in to make these Competitions a success. Mr. \Varren has acted as Secretary to the Competitions, and it is largely due to the conscientious way in which he has worked, that they have been so successfully arranged.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commissiom".

I MPORTANT NOTICE.

Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

and C. L. Chevallier were present. A First Aid Display had been arranged and the work entailed was very well done. These Divisions were found to be in a high state of efficiency which was largely due to regular practice and practical experience, for 18 members belong to the R.N. Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve.

I t it interesting to record that the Olney Division holds the County Efficiency Cup, and at the County Competitions held in June last they secured the" Mayors" County Challenge Shield.

No. 3 District.

WALSALL.-Walsall L.M.S. Railway and Palfrey Working Men's Club Divisions, of the Walsall Corps paraded for their annual inspection on the L.M.S. Athletic Club's ground on July I7th. For the first time in their history practically the whole of the men of both divisions were in uniform, and under their officers they performed smartly several tests with "patients," afterwards lining up for an inspection of their "kit"; and, finally, receiving a few words of advice. The inspection was taken by Dr. D. McColl, of Tamworth, Assistant Commissioner for No. 3 District, who was accompanied by Supt. Chandler, of Tamworth, and amongst those present were Mr, W. F. Blay, Corps Supt., and the Division Surgeons, Drs. W. Richard and A. B. Davies. Afterwards, the Assistant Commissioner and Officers and N.C.O.'s of both divisions were entertained to tea at the George Hotel by Mr. Blay.

NO.4 District.

BLACKBURN.-On Saturday, 10th July, His Worship the Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor J as. Stanworth, J.P., accompanied by the Mayoress and Miss Stanwortb, opened a new drill hall at Blackburn. The building provides the Blackburn Divisions S.J.A.B. with a commodious drill hall, offices, kitchen, and other requirements. The Mayor, in speaking of the work of the Brigade, very highly complimented all members on the excellent and purely voluntary assistance they gave to the public at all times. Col. Trimble, the Commissioner for No. 4 District, also spoke. There was a large and interesting audience present.

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner. 1:bc

Rmbulance :fl3rfoabe.

Nos. lC and 2C London Post Office Ca:iet Divisions, 21.7 26 PRINCE OF WALES'S OlSTRlCf.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. SEPTEMBER, 1926.

September 5th No. II Division, Wembley and Harlesden " 12th" 13 " Kings Cross, G.N.R. I9th " 15 " East Ham " 16 New Cross, L.B. & S.C.R.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. J obn's Gate at 2 p.m.

NEW TITLE.

In future the new title of the Order will be as follows :"The Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem." Will all Divisions make a note of this when re-ordering new stationery.

No. 55 (SOUTHALL) DIVISION. - Mr. J. S. Thorman, engineer of the Gas Light and Coke Company's Works at Southall, presented First Aid Awards gained at a recent examination in First Aid, to the Company's employees at the above Works, on Wednesday evening, July 28th.

Mr. Thorman said it was a pleasure to him to present these certificates to the employees. He was glad to say Southall did very well at the First Aid Competition at the Annual Sports held at East Ham on Saturday, 17th July.

He was particularly interested in the Southall men and it was a pleasure to take charge of a Station and find that such k eenness was shown in ambulance work.

It was difficult to find men to this very valuable work, it meant a good deal of self-sacrifice on their part, and t he greatest satisfaction they could have was to know that they doing their duty for their fellow workmen, and by having Aid knowledge it made them better and more useful He hoped they would continue to support this very Important section of the welfare of the Works, and that they would continue to be as successful as they had been in the past. They had an excellent Officer in Supt. Taylor, and was sure all appreciated what he had done, and that it was up to them to support him.

No. 2 District.

OLNEY.-The Olney and Lavendon Divisions were at Olney on the 29th July by the Assistant CommiSSioner for Bucks. The Divisions presented a smart under the commands of Supts. W. C and W. T. Kntght respectively. Divisional Surgeons Drs. F. J. Grindon

KIRKHAM.-On the occasion of the deplorable accident which occurred to a climbing party at Langdale Pikes on July I8th, it so happened that the officers and members of the Kirkham Division, S.J.A.B., who were on their annual picnic, were close at hand. On hearing of the catastrophe they at once proceeded to the scene of the accident. One of the climbers was found to be dead and the other unconscious. Attention was at once given to the injured man a stretcher was improvised and although the transporting was done over rough and swampy ground, the injured man was conveyed to an hotel, the journey taking two hours. This rendering of first aid demonstrates how useful is the knowledge possessed by members of the S.J.A.B.

PRESTON. -On the occasion of the departure of tae pilgrims from Preston to Lourdes, the members of the Preston Corps, under the command of Corps Supt. Howorth, paraded and rendered to those requiring it, all the necessary assistance to enable them to be placed in the train in comfort. A good many of these cases required to be transported by stretcher. Father J. H. Oldham of St. Walbruges, Preston, thanked Mr. Howorth and all those who assisted in this duty. On the return of the pilgrims a like ambulance service was available.

REDDISH.- The Deputy Chief Commissioner, Col. G. A. Moore, C.M.G., D.S.O., M.D., inspected the Cheshire Corps and Divisions at Reddish on July 17th. The parade was under the command of Assistant Commissioner C. F. FolwerJ ones. who had the assistance of District Officers Reekie and Chaloner, Divisional Supt. C. W. Tapson, D.C.M., acting as Adjutant. 525 of all ranks paraded. This forms a record. Col. Moore in his report just received, speaks in the highest

terms of the discipline, organisation and general bearing of the units parading.

No. 5 District.

CLEETHORPES.-The Annual Inspection of the Cleethorpes and Grimsby Ambulance Divisions was hp.ld in the Recreation Ground on Saturday the 17th July, the Inspecting Officer being Assistant Commissioner Lieut.-Colonel F. S. Lambert, RA.M.C. (T.F.), who was greatly pleased with the parade and the work done. There was a good attendance of the public to witness the display. The parade was in charge of Major Fisher.

After drill and First Aid work there was an exhibition of life saving. A rostrum had been erected, and from this, members demonstrated the removal of unconscious people from a burning building, and also the rendering of First Aid.

The Cleethorpes band which played during the Inspection added greatly to the success of the same.

HARROGATE.-An Ambulance Station at the Yorkshire Show on July 20-23, was in charge of Major Roper of the Keighley Corps, and Supt. Smith and Privates of the Keighley Corps; also the Ambulance Sisters of the Harrogate and Keighley Nursing Divisions under Lady Supt. Miss L. Burton. Over 70 cases were treated during the 4 days, and the Divisional Surgeon of the Harrogate Division, Dr. Wesley Smith constantly supervised the work.

On the opening day H.RH. Princess Mary visited the Station and took great interest in the arrangements made, and expressed herself pleased.

MANSFIELD.-On Sunday the 19th July the Annual Inspection of the Brigade Divisions of the Nottinghamshire Area, was held in a field near Debdale Hall kindly granted for the occasion by Mr. F. M. Ellis (K night of Grace). There were forty-six Divisions on parade, consisting of Ambulance men, Ambulance Sisters and Cadets; they were under the command of Assistant Commissioner A. B. Gibson, ( N ottingham) making the total on parade close on one thousand. The I nspecting Officer was Commissioner S. W. Malkin (Knig ht of Grace) who made a minute inspection of each cOITpany and then took the salute as the Brigade marched past in column of divisions.

Major H. W. Speight (Corps Supt .) was second in command, and the aide-de-camp was District Officer Captain P. Muschamp, the adjutant being Divisional Supt. G. E. Hardy. There was a large concourse of spectators including Mr. F. M. Ellis (Knight of Grace) and Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Charles Birkin ( Lady of Grace), the Mayor and Mayoress and Town Clerk of Mansfield.

After the Inspection the members marched to the Y.M.C.A. Hall where tea was provided and the Officers were entertained by M r. and Mrs. Ellis.

PONTE FRACT.- The Annual Drum Head service organised by Pontefract Corps for all Ambulance and Nursing Divisions in Pontefract and District, was held in the grollnds of Pontefract Castle, on Saturday, July 18th. were about one thousand men on parade and two hundred and thirty Ambulance Sisters, the parade being in charge of Assistant Commissioner Captain O. F. Buxton (Sheffield), assisted by Corps Supt. T. C. Amery (Pontefract).

The parade was headed by the Pontefract Drum and Fife Band and the Askern Bugle Band.

The parade fell in at the Fair Ground and marched to the 10wn Hall where the procession was joined by His Worship the Mayor of Pontefract and members of the Corporation. The procession then marched to the Castle Grounds, where, under an ideal situation the service was conducted by the Rev. F. A, Ore, who in his address said, the occasion was worthy of the notice of all men and women of wide sympathies. The widespread interest taken in St John Aubulance Brigade work was a sign of the times-an indication that we were impressed by some of the dangers that the developments of modern civilisation had broughl about. The increased interest in the safe-

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guarding and preservation of life had more than a purely selfish aspect, it was an indication that we had some sort of responsibility towards our neighbours and it showed an expansion of humane spirit.

The impressive service closed with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the members marched back into Pontefract for tea, served by voluntary lady workers.

Corps Supt. Amery and his committee are to be congratulated on tbe magnificent success of this, their I926 Drum Head Ser vic e. These services are annual events and receive the hearty support of Pontefract civic authorities.

No. 6 District.

NEWCA STLE.- The prevailing situation in the coal mines was responsible recently for a serious and peculiar accident requiring prompt decisions in the application of First Aid, reported in this district by a local DiVISional Surgeon.

A young miner while searching for spare coal in an old disused pit core, entered a hole about I3 ft. deep. The side fell in upon him and he was completely buried.

A young friend who accompanied him immediately went down and tried to get the covering debris from his head and neck. The Divisional Surgeon was called upon, and half an hour afterwards he found the victim still buried to the armpits, breathing fairly well, but showing signs of shock and nervousness.

An ambulance man was trying to extricate the victim's body and lower limbs but there was some difficulty iu locating their exact position. As the embankment threatened to give way, the doctor got some ropes h itched under the armpits of the patient, keeping his thorax well suspended whilst the friend stretched hImself across the hole horizontally as a human prop to support the s id es of the hole and keep them from falling upon the patient. Meanwhile the doctor scooped away the earth to release the patient's limbs, but cramp was so severe that the patient fainted. Planks were placed across the bole to raise the man, but as it was only three feet in diameter and the crevices so alarming, only one man could work as a rescuer at a time. He V'tas eventually got out suffering from the effects of partial suffocation, loss of circulation and serious shock.

WHITBY.-One of the most poignant disasters of the war, the loss of the hospital ship" Rohilla, " near Saltwick, on the Yorkshire coast on 30th October, 1914, when twelve ambulance men of the Barnoldswick Division, R.H.S.B.R, lost their lives, was recently commemmorated in Whitby Cemetery by their comrades and friends, when about 50 people made the 103 miles journey from Barnoldswick to Whitby.

Councillor W. W. Milburn, in the absence of the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. H. H. Raw, Chairman of the Urban Council, welcomed the visitors to Whitby and spoke appreciatively of the fortitude of those who died and the heroism of the rescuers, and he assured his listeners that the sad memory of those who were lost was not and never could be forgotten by the people of Whitby.

He was one who helped to form the Whitby Division, for although they had been connected with the Association for some years they had no divis-ion until 1914, and in a very short space of time they were called upon to render first aid in the biggest disaster that had ever occurred on that coast. They little thought when they commenced that the demand would be of such enormous magnitude. The men responded with such enthusiasm that from the early morning of the catastrophe on the Friday until the Sunday the work never flagged. They were on duty night and day. Dozens of cases had to be carried two miles on a terribly stormy day and the result was that they were able to save many lives. They were proud that they were able to carryon the work of the Order of St. John.

Lady Supt. Mrs. Mitchell also welcomed the visitors stating that the Whitby Division was proud to accompany them to the graves of those who lost their lives when the " Rohilla" met her doom. It was well that they should do this to remind the young people of the great sacrifices that were made in the days of the Great War. She was pleased to be there that day, glad to meet the surviving members of the

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disaster and proud to emphasise the traditions that had been established on that memorable occasion.

Mr. Frank Wlddup, President of the Barnoldswick Ambulance Association regretted the unavoidable postponement of the ceremony from the original date owing to transport conditions. He thanked the Whitby Division for the welcome that had been extended to them, and expressed the hope that the present inter-Divisional visit might become an annual affair.

No. 8 District.

The Annual Flag Day which is held to raise funds jointly (or the Borough of Reigate Corps (No.8 District), and the Redhill Division of the S.E. & C.R (No. Xl. District) took place on July 17th. It was extremely well supported by the towns of Redhill and Reigate and the surrounding villages. The sum of £188 I2; 6d. was raised, and the total expenses were only £8 I7S. 6d. There is no sign that the public is tired of giving 10 thiS manner to so well known and appreciated an I nstitution as the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and the sum named was nearly £20 more than that collected last year which was itself a record. After Headquarters and distr ict funds have received their much-needed quota, an ample sum

a tribute to the vaille of the local work, and in responding to a vote of thanks the Commissioner referred to the success achieved by the Bricklayers' Arms and Wimbledon teams in obtaining premier honours in the Brigade and Railway Finals respectively.

London Bridge Nursing Division have lost a sincere friend by the death of their Vice-President, Miss Phyllis For forty years lady held a leading pOSitIOn 1D the theatrical world, and SIDce the formation of the Division displayed the deepest interest in the work of the nurses. At considerable inconvenience she always made a point of attending Divisional functions, and her pleasure when th e Division tied for first place in the 1925 Perrott Competition, wtll always be lemembered by the members. The Division was represented at the funeral service in St. Tames, Piccadilly.

Assistant Commissioner N. Corbet Fletcher and District Surgeon T. Halliwell were present at a novel competition arranged by Bricklayers' Arms Di vi sion on July 17th. The awards gained at Bricklayers Arms and Willow Walk classes were presented during the evening by Mrs. E. A. Richards.

The Band of the Birmingham Corps after Inspection, June, 1926.

will .b e left to cover the year's work without recourse to distractmg appeals for. funds. The .Borough of Reigate Corps has also to :ecord aunng the year It has been the recipient of a ambulance to supplement ItS old which was 1;>egmnmg to feel its years. The donor who WIshes to remam anonymous has received the grateful than.ks of t.h e and the new car has already run over 1,600 miles 1D Its work m the Borough and district.

No. II (S.E. & C.R.) District.

P Accompanied by Drs. C. J. Evers and Cavendish Molson, ohce Supt. W. Hazelden, District Officer W. T. Hancox H:S.B., and friends of the Division, Commissioner E. A: Richards conducted the inspection of the Faversham Division July 8th. Subsequently the new motor ambulance was on View, and an excellent photograph of those present was seCured.

ld A presentation of awards followed, including several2I-year medals of the Southern Railway Centre. Dr. Evers paid

Dr. Halliwell was the recipient or a silver salver and 1D acknowledging it, he referred to the wonderful of successes to the credit of the Division.

The Annual Inspection of the Bricklayers' Arms Division on July 27th was well attended. Commissioner Richards expressed the great satisfaction he felt at the results obtained by the members, paying eulogistic reference to the hard work constant study, and everlasting anxiety they involved.

The Annual Inspection of the Rye Division took place at Rye on July 28th, the Inspecting Officer being District Officer W. Hancox, H.S. B., acting in the unavoidable absence of the Commissioner. Amongst those present were District Officer C. Milton, Divisional Supt. G. Ramsden and other friends. Gold medals and other examin:'ltion awards of the Centre were presented, and. a l;lleasing feature was the presentation of a mounted oak biSCUit barrell by the members of the Division to Priv.ate R. Adams, as a token of their esteem on the o<;casiQQ of hiS recent mamas-e.

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"PERROTT II CHALLENGE SHIELD COMPETITION'

INDIVIDUAL PRACTICAL TEST.

Officer or Sister in Charge, and Sister No. I. You two Sisters are on public duty on a common and are called to a boy who has been paddling in a pond about one hundred yards from the Ambulance Station. He has just been pulled out by some onlookers. He has a deep wound 21 ins. long in the tissues between the great and next toe of the right foot from which there is severe arterial bleeding. He is very pale and has a feeble pulse.

Time, 20 minutes; warning at 15 minutt:s. ( Patient has been placed on a chair, with his legs hanging down.

Ask if patient is breathing (yes)

Place on back ( 2), head turned to one side ( 1)

Elevate right lower limb (2)

Immediate digital compression of anterior and posterior tibials at ankle

Ask if bleeding is controlled (yes)

Speak to patient to test consciousness (answers feebly ) ...

Encouraging words

Undo tight clothing about neck (1), keep crowd back (1)

Ask if wound clean (y es )

Ask if glass (1), or other foreign body in wound (1) (no)

One Sister paints fingers with iodine before touching dressings (2), or wound (2)

Iodine to wound (2), hut (2), pad of wool

Bandage tightly

Remove pressure from pressure points and ask if h re morrhage is controlled (no)

Two knots in bandage or pads secured by bandage over pressure points

Ask if hremorrhage is controlled (If knots or pads are accurately applied Judge says (yes)

Keep limbs elevated

Send bystander to ambulance station for blankets-cover

Send for Divisional Surgeon at station. Message returned: "He is away at another urgent case. Officer in charge of ambulance station is sending a stretcher squad to remov e patient to station"

Judge says : "Patient has been carried to ambulance station. Continue treatment." Remove wet clothes

(2) , wrap up in blankets (2)

Examine wound, ask if h re morrhage still controlled (yes)

Ask how is the breathing (fairly good )

Hot water bottles to limbs (2), and pit of stomach (2)...

Test hot water bottles

See if patient can swallow by giving teaspoonful of water 3

Judge says: "Boy does not swallow at all wel1."

Judge says: "Patient is much worse and is in a state of collapse."

Sprinkle cold water on face (2), fan ( 1)

Smelling salts

Raise left lower limb and bandage from toes to hips 4

Bandage upper limbs from fingers to shoulders 4

Div isional Surgeon arrives when time is up and takes charge.

Sisters No.2 and 3.-You two Sisters, carrying a haversac, are on your way to a drill, when you are called into a room of a house to treat a boy. The mother says that he was climbing a wall when he slipped and tore one ear on a nail in the wall as he fell. On examination you find there is a jagged wound behind the right ear 3 inches long, which has partially detached the ear from the scalp. He is quite conscious and says besides pain in the wound, the left elbow is very painful.

Time, 20 minutes, warning at I5 minutes.

Encouraging words 2

Ask if any h:emorrhage from wound (yes, free capillary) 2

Ask if wound is clean (2), (yes) ; any foreign bodies (2), 4

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One Sister applies direct pressure on wound with pad of clean lint or wool without touching side applied to wound 4

Other Sister paints fingers with Iodine before touching dressings (2), or wound (2)

Iodine (2), lint (2), to wound behind ear

Pad of wool over ear and lint, so as to replace ear

firmly

Ask if hremorrhage controlled (yes)

left elbow. Take off coat (right sleeve first)

Push up shirt above elbow

Ask if any swelling (very considerable at back of joint)

Ask if any deformity of limb (yes, at back of joint)

Ask if any irregularity of bones to be felt (no)

Ask if there is loss of power in the limb (yes )

Ask if parts are numb below elbow ( yes )

if there is fixity nf joint (yes )

of examination to obtain above information

there is a dislocation of Ulna and Ra dius

patient on a couch or bed

elbow carefully on a pillow

if ice can be got (yes, fishmonger opposite )

for ice

ice bag (if cold water dressing appl ied give only

marks) ...:)

over elbow

Ask patient if he has pain anywhere else ( no )

(To sa ve time if examinatiom for further injuries is begun, Judge says; "No other injuries.")

mother to provide bottles for hot water

before applying

hot drink, milk, tea, or coffee, sal volatile ( proper dose)

mother to telephone for her doctor (done, doctor will come in an hour )

with patient till doctor arrives

Derluction. - If splints applied, as not re q uired indoors, 5 Judge will mark wound, semi-flex left forearm and place hand midway between pronation and supination.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

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His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught Grand Prior, has approved the following appointments ;- ' Australia.

Col. J. Adam Dick, C.M.G., V.D., M.D , to be Deputy Chief Surgeon.

Lt.-Col. Hugh R. Guy Poate, M.B., to be Acting Assistant Commissioner in charge of the New South Wales District. India.

Col. F. H. G. Hutchinson, C.I.E., I.M.S., to be ASSistant Commissioner in charge of NO.4 District.

Col. R. A. Nee.dham! C.I.E., D.S.O., I. M.S , to be Acting ASSistant Commissioner ID charge NO.1 District.

Chief ha.s safolctione.d .the fOllowing appomtments, promotIOns, and resignatIOns, wlthm the Brigade Overseas during the month of July, 1926:Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.

District Officer S. Wilkinson to be District Supt. vice Col Poate promoted. Mosman Pivision- pr o B. Glennie Bolmes to

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be Divisional Surgeon, 26.2.26, vice Dr. Lorna Beveridge resigned. Canada.

ON TARIO DISTRICT.

Toronto Central Nursing Division-Lady Divisional Supt. Miss M. T. Saar resigned, 14.5 .26 . New Zealand.

AUCKLAND DI STRICT

A uckland Nursing Division-L. G. Drury, M.B , Ch.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 20.5.26 ; Lady Ambulance Officer Miss M. Macleod to be Lady Divisional Supt., 14.3.26, vice ri ss Phillips resigned.

CANTERBURY AND WE ST COAST DISTRICT.

Ch r istchurch N ursing Division - Ambulance Sister Miss M. M. Ollivier to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 21.2.26

Selwyn Nursihg Division-Mrs. M. Tonge to be Lady Ambula nce Officer, 1.3. 26

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NEW DIVISIONS FORMED, DISBANDMENTS &c.

Lane Cone Nursing Division, N.W. DistrIct, Australia disbanded, I. 5.26

PARSI DIVISION.

Parsi Division, Bombay Corps, St John Ambu· lance BrIgade Overseas within the Empire of India has now been in existence for twenty·two years and has proved the usefulness of its existence by being helpful to the public and. the local authorities in times of stress and public anxiety.

The year 1925 was a normal one and the standard of work set in previous years has been maintained by the members.

Membership at the close of the year was 95, showing a decrease of two owing to death and resignation.

Otter Trophy Team for 1925 which is open to all Permanent and Non·Permanent Active MJiltla UOItS of the Dominion of Canada, including Air F<;>rces and Naval Reserve. Every member of the team belongs to B. 39 Division S.J.A. B. Lieut.-Colonel O. A. Cannon is the Officer Commanding.

OTAGO DI ST RICT.

Dunedin Division-W. A. Craig to be Ambulance Officer

27 10 .25; Ambulance Officer J. C. White to be Divisional

Su pt., vice F. Wiseman resigned 27.10.25

Caversham Nursing Division-Ambulance Sister Miss M. to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 1426, vice H. McK ntght transferred 1.3.26

WEL LINGTON DISTRIGT•

,Nursing Division-W. J. Simmons, M.B., Ch.B., to be Surgeon, 4.5.26; Miss B. G. DeLavery to be La dy. DIVISional Supt., 4.5.26; Nurse Nora Kelly to be N ursmg Officer, 4.5. 26 South Africa.

CA PE PROVINCE DISTlUCT.

Duitoitspan Mine Division-B. Gould to be Divisional Su pt., 10.5. 26

ORA NGE FREE STATE DISTRICT.

A. ChadwiGk to 1;>e pistrict Supt. as from February, 1922

The Parsi Cadet Am bulance Division was organised on the lst October, 1925 34 Cadets in the senior section and 100 in the junior section have been enrolled. The introduction of the Cadet Division gives every promise of becoming a success, judging by the earnestness and enthusiasm which the Officers and N.C.O.'s of the parent Division have brought to bear on the matter.

The Fifth Annual Camp of Instruction was held at Nargole for five days from 9th to 13th April, 1925, when fifty members attended and underwent strenuous training. It was not, however, a case of all work and no play, for every evening cricket matches, swimming exercises, band practice, musical concerts, etc., were arranged and members had pleasant hours in the Camp.

During the year under report, the activities of members were, as usual, directed in various fields. Members offered their honorary services and responded to 455 calls involving in all a,bout 1 1°00 hOQr$,

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The public duty was undertaken on the occ asion s of (I) The Agakhan Hockey Tournaments (2) L')ng Distance Swimming Competitions, and (3) The Third Parsi National Sports and Cycle Races.

The Division has got two motor amb ulanc es which are at the s e rvice of the public day and night as far as possible and the extent of their usefulness is shown by the fact that during the year there were 447 calls, and the motors travelled about 3,000 mil e s, involvirg in all about 1 000 hours voluntarily given by members for the public good. 2 12 patients made voluntary donations amounting to R'5. 1918, while 235 we re removed quite free. The total cost of ruoring the ambuhnces during the year amounted to Rs. 2935 as against Rs. 2962 in the previous year, while the removal donations amounted to Rs. 19 I 8, showin g a d eficit of 1017, as against 1582 in the pr evious year, to say nothing of th e honorary ser.ices by the members.

The first event to record during the year in regard to invalid transport is the presentation of a second motor ambulance to the Division, which was formally made at th e hands of Major-General A. Hooton, Surgeon-General with the Government of Bombay on the J4th FebrualY, 1925, when service medal bars, servic e medals, servic e badges of the Ord er of St. John, challenge shi e ld, cups and prizes were distributed to their recipients, before a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen, The tolal numher of service medal bars issued to date is 14, service meda ls 45, and service badg ES 264

The annual re-examination results brought 53 labels, 4 horne nursing pendants, 5 medallions and 4 vouchen:, as awards to members.

The news of the d e ath of Alexandra was heard by members with much r e gret. At the special meeting held on the 22nd Nov embe r, 1925, touching reference 'Nas marie, loyal feelings of deep sympathy were expre ss ed to the Royal Family in their very sad bereavement and the parade dispersed in solemn sil e nce.

The Division had also to record the death of a member, Pte. K. V. Taraporevala, with much regret.

First=Aid at South African Railway Disaster.

ON Wednesday, June 9th 9 occurred one of the biggest disast e rs (or many yel1rs on th e South African RailwaYf:, in which First Aid to the Injured played a prominent

It that the 5 2 p , m , express from Cape Town was travelling at a high speed as it approached Salt Rivf'r J unc ion, and the rear part of the train foul e d the points at th e ent ranc e to the station. Th e first part of the train was not affected as it was kept in an upright position by the platform, but the 7th and 8th coaches left the metals. Th e 7th coach crashed into some iron pillars, which support a bridge over the rails at this point, and was piled up against the tender of a train just leaving the station Th e 6th and last coaches we re slightly telescoped but remain -od upright.

The passtngers in the ill-fat e d 7th coach suff e red terribly and most of them were among the killed or injured. Rescue parties were soon work, removing the piled up wr e ckag e, removing the dead and dying eJltricating the inj ured and r enderi ng first aid, Foremost amcngst the

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rescuers were ambulance workers from the Salt River Railway Workshops who were soon join e d by many others so that thtre were no shortage of skill e d ambulance men. It is a testimony to the efficiency and d espatch of these ambulance workers that within 40 minutes of the crash all the dead had been removed from the wreckage, and all the injured had been tr e ated, and th e more serious cases had been taken or were being taken to the hospital. Th<> accident occasioned the of J 5 lives, and th e re w e re 26 seriously injured.

The greatf'st appreciation bas been expressed of the part played by the ambulance wOlkers as undoubtedly their prompt arrival on the scene of the accident a nd the plentiful supply of ambulance material that was to hand, wer e the means of saving many liv es The Divisions of the Brigad e Overseas that were concerned were the Salt RIver, Stores, Transportation, and Harbour Divisions of tht South African Railways and Harbours District, and great credit is due to the members of these Divisions for the splendid way in which they have worthily upbeld the traditions of the Brigade.

It is regretted that Mr. Sampson of the Pl)rt Ehabeth who has done meritorious sel vic es for th e St. John Ambulanct! Brigade Overseas in 'J uth Africa was amo ng those killed in the sma,h.

Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve.

NAVAL RESERVE OP DERS.

TH ANKS OF THE LORDS CO?>DIlS SIO NERS 01 THE ADMIRALTY,

The follow ing is an extract from a letter received from the Director-General, Naval Medical Service, Admiralty: -

I am further to request that you wdl c{,m ey 10 all concerned Their Lordships' cordIal of the. voluntary work performed in connection with the Reserve by Officers and Non·CommisslOned Officers of Corps and Divisions of the St. John Ambulan c e Brigade.

The Chief Commissioner was very gratified to receive this communication from the Admiralty, and he has brought to the notice of the Chapter-General of the Order of S t. John, WEARING OF BRIGADK UNIFORM \VHILF. TRAINING

It is very desirable that Reservists not in possession of naval umform should, when appointed to H M. ships or naval hospitals, report in Brigade uniform, If desired, a suit of plain clothes may be taken and worn when on leave from the ship or hospital.

The Reserve arm badge must always be worn, with Brigade ull1form and with plaID clothes when on duty.

ApPOINTMENT OF RE SERVISTS TO SHIPS OR HOSPITALS, I t should be understood by all ratings that if eligible, they will be required to do a course of training in one at H M. ships as well as m hospitals. The Inspecting MedIcal Officer WIll appoint ratings to ships when they are elIgible so to train.

I NSPECT IONS.

Only Corps or Divisions which receive notice from the Chief Commissioner will be inspected during 1926 Sufficient notice will be given to the units concerned to make the necessary arrangements.

ANNUAL HOME NUR SING RE-EXAMINATION.

It is the practice of certain units to retain Forms S.B.R.4 and submit them with bounty claims. This practice is

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to delay payment of bounty and units should therefore submit Forms S. B.R.4 as soon after the re-examination as possible.

REQUISITIONS FOR FORM S AND ENVELOPES

To ensure speedy execution of all requisitions for reserve forms and envelopes, offictrs in charge rt unIts are requested to make their demands separately and not include them as footnotes or embodied m letters dealing with other subjects.

TRAINING RESTRICTIONS.

Leave restrictIons havf' now been removed from Rawrr.arsh (Yorks), Whickham (Durham), Rotherham Y orks ), Auckland (Durham) and Sheffield (Yorks).

The follOWing IS a comp lete list of places from which reservIsts cannot be permitted to pruceed on training: -

Northumberland: Ashington, Bedlington, Morpeth, N ewcastlt:-on- Tyne, Durham: Annfield Pla in, Blaydon, Chester-Ie-Street, Durhao:n, EaslngLOn, Gateshead, Hetton, Houghton-le·Spnng, Lanchester, 13ranuon, South ShIeld!;, Spennymoor, Stanley, Bysholltls, Jarrow, Crook, H ebburn.

Lancashll e: Colne, York. Mexborough, Swinton.

DerbyshIre: Blackhall, Derby_ Nottlnghamshire: Sutton-in-Ashfield.

SUPPLY or NAV\J UX1FOR\I REPAYMENT.

The following reI,. ised iSSUlOg prices uf clothlDg was brought i nto force on July 1St.

Caps, blue cloth, with peak Jacket, cloth, with gIlt buttons

" " horn button" cloth

\\ 'ai stcoar, cloth with gtlt bUltullS

Arm"badge, gold " " "L.S.

Cap, badge, gold, fur ChIef Petty Officers

" m 1 ed for all other ratings

Sick Berth Stan Arm Badge', gold

Letters S, B, R. red ... Good Conduct Badge, gold

\VIDO,," ,' AXD OLD AGE CONTRIBLJTARY

PE SIONS.

, Naval Reservists while undergoing training will be dealt for the purpose of insurance under the above quoted Act 10 exactly the same manner and under the same conditions as fer Health I nsurance, except that they WIll be required to pay the employee's share of the contributIOn under the Widows' &c" PensIOns Act. as from 4th, 1926, a totai combmed weekly contrIbutIon of IS. 6d, will be payable from Naval Funds ID respect of Health and Pensions Insurance, of which 4 d. will be recoverable from the Reselvlst's pay,WAITING LIST.

, Owing to the name? on "Waiting List " being sufficIent to fill any vacancIes whIch may OCcur in the ordinary way the twelve months, further names of candida tes wlshl_ng to Jom the Reserve cannot be accepted until further notice.

SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE.

Reservists clai,ming a scale of Subsistence Allowanc e tha? ,that rec ,elved for the. Journeys when proceeding to or from tralDlDg are IDvanably to state-

(a) The amount already received.

(b ) The exact tImes of departure and arrival.

By Order, P. G. Bngade Sea etary

The ., PLUMBER. & JOUR.NAL OF HEATING" IS. monthly) is THE paper for all progressive tradesOlen ,Publishing Office 46, Cannon Street E.C.4.

Our Ambulance Problem (No.6).

CAPTAIN R D (RAN, R.A.M C. (T.A.), who adjudicated this competitIOn has kindly sent us a report on the result :-

" I have carefully examined all the papers submitted to me and consider the enclosed solution (No. 15) the best.

"The injured mln is undoubtedly suffering from a simple or compound of Femur, a cut which must have scabbed over, syncope from exhaustion due to exposure and may-be from sudden relief of anxiety and also from a certain amount of shock.

" The winn1Dg competitor has omitted to consider the treatment whi.:h would be required if the patient had sustained a c o mpound fracture. Several competitors did not overiouk tht: p::>ssibility of this condition being present but not one proceeded to give appropriate trtatment. In the winning paper, advantage is not taken of the loos e stones to prevent movement of unconscious patient or his injured limb, the site of the accident is not marked say by a heap ?f stones on the path or landmark being noted, no nouTlshments are taken to the patlent who is undoubtedly suffering from exhaustion from want of food as well as shock, the position for application of bandages is not sufficiently indicate.d. With these exceptions the paper is and practical. ,Personally, I do not consider any dresslDg should be applled to the scalp wound until some suitable has been obtained from the village and then applled pn?r to mov eme nt of pati f nt which might restart the ble e dlDg. A number of competitors wasted time by a careful examination and treatment for the following conditions, concussion and compressi on of brain also arterial hremorrhage, although these conditions would not be present under the circumstances in which the man was found. Fracture of the skull and poisoning which were very improbable were however correctly considered by several competi tors.

I! The scene and it's surroundings as describp.d in the problem, exist at the place I spent a holiday r ece ntly. The telephone has only lat e ly been installed at the' ve-ry small village' and the doctor at the' larger is not directly on the telephone. Ab:mt 25 years ago I had to attend to a similar case, finding my WdY down a winding sheep path, glad to hold on to grass on the one side to prevent myself slipping into the sea on the other. Th e problem I have set therefore has been founded on my actual expe rience and shows possible conditions under which a Fast-Aider may be called upon to put in practice his knowledge of First Aid."

Paper No. 15 was submitted byMISS C. G. RANKIN, 53, Monton-street, Manchester, S. DIAGNOSIS.

Chief Apparent I njury-Possible simple fracture of right femur by violence. Observio.g" grad,ient moderately easy." ACCident appears result of slip with VIOlent twist, and not a sheer fall.

on Head-Would appear simply a scalp wound, and bleedmg would seem to have ceased.

Fresh Unconsciousness-Would appear to be result of shock and exhaustion rather thaa specific injury.

TREAnIENT.

(Since I am a First-Aider, I perhaps carry a I. Iodine on head-wound and my own fingers. Falhng iodine, proceed to (Care taken to disturb no clot.)

2. Dressing to head. (Pad from clean handkerchief. Strips from handkerchief for bandage.)

3. Support to head. Loosen any tight clothmg-. (Young man's cap, or my own, my folded coat, handbag, tufts of grass.) ., (Apply smelling-salts If available.)

4. Examine patient's .pulse. Examme, arms, etc. For further injuries exam me leg and ( Treat as fractured femur.) .,

5. I mprovise bandages and supportl!lg hmb, .":'Ith great care place it to sound hmb m. correct pOSitIOn. Holding it there by own knee, I tie (a ) both feet together, (b) high up un thigh my bandage, (c) round both knees my next bandage. With two bandages only, I use (a) and ( c).

(Improvise from. scarves-young man's, my own-ties, belts, handkerchiefs. Note why I saved a second kerchief for this purpose. If I am a woman and 10 holiday garb 1 may not have any of these article available-only a tiI=l.Y handkerchief. I would then use my long stockings. )

6 Wrap patient in overcoat, coat, blazer, etc., as

7. Shout for help but, bearing ( a ) manhaslaldsl.nce "early in the day," (b) that It IS "autumn and rapidly becoming dark, " I

8. Mount slope. If no one in sight, I leave patient and run to house or to very small village, (1 see nothing for it but to break first aid rules and go myself for help. The man has IY lDg .safely enough on slope all day I take the rIsk of hiS lylDg so a little longer. ) .'

9 Despatch first intelligent person available With a blanket or rug to patient, instructing to guard but not to move patient.

1 0. Telephone to doctor two away and descnbe accIdent, or, if no telephone 10 Village, .,

12. Send messenger on motor bike or cycle With message to doctor, al?o instructlDg messen{er If no doctor available to brIng back (a) or (b) covered motor car in which patient can he flat,. and to enquire if there be a railway station at larger. villagewhether train coming through that Dlg ht wlthm able time; if so, get police in Village to stop tram if required-i.e , if express passlDg through. ( N.B.-Railways often run close to coast, and in such case it might be quite pOSSible to stop an to town twenty miles away quite near to the t.op and suitable to get patient transferred to tralD With minimum of trouble from the line.)

12. Instruct to prepare sofa, bed (tabl e top With cushIOns preferable to sagging cottage bed 10 stuffy room) at nearest suitable point of shelter 10 village; ask for fire, hot-water bottles, hot tea or milk to be prepared. ( A table top in village inn on ground floor would be preferable to bedroom upstairs or corner of stuffy cottage.)

13. Return to cliff as quickly as pOSSible, plus (a) at least two or more (b ) something to serve as thmgh sphnt and 4-5 made bandages i

(c ) shop window shutter, poles, some sacks, ropes, (A narrow window shutter such as I.S to be found in small villages would be best to hft patient up slope. It could laid entire upon roped at the top of slope. Long oars would certainly be available 1O a small coast village, and plenty of strong. rope.)

(d ) one or tw o blcy:cle, lamps, etc.

14. Apply thigh splInt on mJured Side.

S. Instruct helpers and load stretcher, brIn.g to top of sloI;'e feet foremost preferably. Careful lIghting to aVOId slipping or jolting.

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16. Examine patient carefully, including head dressing.

17 Remove to prepared shelter, using extra to change bearers en route if way difficult and patlen.t Care to change as little possible, ence. Remove what cbthlOg you can Without disturbing injuries.

(A country cart on.a rough road would be sure to Jolt terribly; hand carners would do least dan:ag e )

18. Treat patient with warmth and prepared stimulants.

19. If still unconscious, apply further warmth-h?t fl an.nels or rubber bottles ov er pit of stoma c h, rubbmg brIskly limbs towards heart; watch pat ient try pulse. Smelling salts plenty of fresh air. If any sign of further pallor-livid lips-raise foot of couch or bed.

20. As soon as possible out and message to friends (or where deSired, patient

21. Remain with patient until arnval of med Ical attendant or ambulaI!ce.

22. If no doctor, but only a cov ered motor car arrives, see that patient (on best pOS Sible stretcher WIth blanket s and hot water bottles ) is comfortably transferred to It and 23 Ac c ompany patient to nearest hospital or medical attenaant in town.

Pood and Drink.

BY A. T. S C HO F IELD, M . D.

(

Con t i nu ed f rom p age 8 )

B u tter and Clze ese - Th e se are nourish ing and p a lat a bl e forms of fat, or body warmers; but the p J or might sp e nd their money to greater advantage, as they ar e not very cheap or digestible. Cold bacon, dripping, and treacle are a II cheap and nourishing for butter. Che e se IS made from the flesh-formmg parts of mtlk ; butte r from the hody-warming parts, or that containing C. Chees e 1S a highly nutritious article of food. Ooe pound of dou b le Gloucester cheese contains as much nourishment as three pounds of lean beef, veal or bacon, as quart bottl e s pale ale, or six quart bottles of stout. Rich ch e eses, such as Cheddar contain a large amount of fat as well. Cheese of richness is to digest than that made of curds alone. We must distinguish between great nutrition and easy digestion. The two do not always go together and, though cheese i.s highly many cannot digest it at all. ToastlDg It makes It still harder to digest

These, like milk, contain a!l dIfferent foods the body requires, the white being prmcl,Pally N or flesh forming, the yolk mainly C or body warmlDg. When new laid eggs are not more than lid. each are a most economical food. The ways of cookmg them are unlimited.

Meat contains a large amount of N in its lean parts which is thus the most powerful flesh former known, and C in its fats or body warming parts. In England more m.eat is eaten than in any other country except perhaps Too much or exclusive meat-food leads to many senous diseases. The Americans, rich and poor, eat as much meat as they like, and sufler greatly from stomach complaints.

English meat is, of course, the best, and New Zeala!ld mutton and American beef, though less flavour, are qUlte wholesome. Beef is the most strengthening, but requires a good digestion. Mutton is the most generally useful,

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and can be cooked in every possible way. Pork is indigestible; veal and lamb are less so. Few amongst the English working population have any idea of the value of bones; and, indeed, they cannot well utilise them until they establish on their hobs that capital institution-a pota ujelt , or common stock-pot. This, made best of earthenware, contains much that would be otherwise entirely wast e d, such as the stalks of vegetables, cold potatoes, scraps of meat , and all the bones and a little oatmeal. Slowly simmering down on the hob or by means of an oil lamp, these fo rm a capital stock for nou r ishing soup-an article of food almost unknown to the British workingman, like the art of ste wing by which it is prepared. The French la bourer is far ahead of us here.

.Fish - This form an important and an economica.l articl e of diet. It is principally a flesh-former, owing to

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bread is more nutritious than white, which is only formed of the inside of the corn but much brown bread is only flour mix;!d with bran, and is not so nutritious as the genuine whole meal. Oatmeal cannot be made into bread like flour, but it is even more nourishing , and its use as porridge, so common in Scotland and Ireland, should be widely extended in England.

Two lbs. of bread contain 3 ozs. of flesh former and 20 ozs. of body warmer and costs 5d. while 2 Ibs. of oatmeal contain 4 ozs. of flesh former and 24 ozs. of body warmer and costs IS. Against this, 2 lbs. beef contain 7 azs. of flesh former and only 4 ozs of body warmer and costs 4 s . A full-grown man requires daily 5 oZS. of flesh former and 20 OZS. of body warmer. Consider these figures, for hert: we come to one of the greatest objects of this chapter and that is to enforce the value and economy of a vegetable

(Tlze l rislL Am b ulance Ga zet

A group of the Jewish Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, Bombay, taken on the occasion of a meeting held on May 9 th 1926; under the Presidentship of Capt. Jacob Ezehiel, I.M.S. (Divisional Surgeon ), to congratulate Messrs. M. E. Solomon and Samuel Judah on their appointments as Divisional Superintendent and Ambulance Officer respectively of the Division."

the N it contains. Of white fish, the most digestible and the m ost nourishing are brill and turbot next follow soles, whi ti ng and plaice. Fresh haddocks are a good and nut.r itious fish. Salmon is still more nourishing and not so m digestible as is generaliy assumed.

F resh herring and mackerel are very nourishing though, bem g oily, they are harder to digest. Dried fish should be care fully chosen, as it is frequently decomposed. Shell fish, exce p ting oysters, are more indigestible than other kinds.

Bread.-Coming now to vegetable food, bread still hol d s the first rank, and is veritably the staff of life. It a large amount of N, or the flesh former, and a stlil larger amount of C, or the body warmer. Whole meal

dietary. Dr. Parkes fed a labourer on I i Ibs. of oatmeal and a quart of milk a day and kept him in perfect health.

Remember 1 lb. oatmeal costing 6d. gives as much strength as 3 lbs. of meat costing between 4S. and 55. or 6 quarts of stout costing 7S. 6d.

The most economical and best working food for a hard labouring man is a combination of this vegetable food with animal fat. Bacon and beans or bacon and greens, oatmeal and bread and dripping, are all good foods. Any workmg man can get a goud savoury dinner and eat as much as he can eat for 8d. or 9d., and anyone who wants to know how has only to go to one of the numerous admirably conducted vegetable restaurants

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to learn the way. Haricot beans and broad beans are both extremely nourishing. Indian corn is nuitritious and might be far more largely used than it is, but it will not make bread. Rice is not nearly so nuitritious as corn. Lentels and dried peas, or pea flour, are both very nourishing.

(To be continued).

9\'actical

The Editor invites Notes on actual Cases-with speciat reference to g-ood and bad (;Joints in 1 reatment-for inclusion in this

CON

SEQUENCES OF A FIT

When a motor driver was arrested by a special constable for disorderly conduct and for singing the" Red Flag" out of tune, he promptly pretended to have a fit. for him, the special constable happened to be a medical student whose methods of treatment were so drastic and effe ctive that the striker recovering immediately from his (I fit" passed into a noisy and violent fit of temper and requ ired the efforts of several special constables (all of whom were medical students) for removal to the police station. I n due course thiS little episode was settled by a magistrate on payment of and costs.-F. R.-East Lancs.

D ANGERS O F ELECTRICITY.

An overhead electric tramway cable broke just as an omnibus and a tramcar were passing the It brushed the top of the omnibus in its fall and hit three passengers, one of whom received a severe blow on the fa c e and was removed to hospital suffering from Concussion of Brain. The (act that the omnibus was rubber-tyred alone sa v ed the three passengers from receiving severe electr ic burns and possibly from being electrocuted, because the rubber prevented contact being' made between wire and earth through the bodies of the passengers.

-L. R.-Charlton Park.

HOME DAN GERS OF GAS.

That the domesti c use of gas is not free from danger is proven by the following story. A newly married couple one evening went off to the theatre, leaving their dog, a fox terrier, in charge of the house. When they left he was playing in and out of the v arious rooms.

They returned some three hours later and were met at the front door by a wave of gas. MaKing their way to the scullery whence came the smell of gas, they found their dog lYing dead beneath the copper. Evidently the dog while seeking scraps of food had jumped on to the copper and in descending had for a second stepped and turned on the lever which co ntr olled the supply of gas for heating the copper.-L. R.-Charlton Park.

ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

Two boys were playing a ball game close to the edge of Beachy Head. One dashed after the ball just as it was going over the cliff, slipped and fell. He had dropped more than fifty yards towards certain death when in his struggles he managed to clutch and hold a bush on the cliff side.

Realising the danger and his own inability to rescue his friend, the other boy ran swiftly to the coastguard station some three hundred yards away. Returning with help this boy was relieved to find that the bush was still support i ng the weight of his friend and was still more relieved when a coastg uard was lowered over the cliff and brought him safely to the top. Apart from shock, the boy suffered no injury.-M. R. - Cannonstreet.

Colonel R. J. Blackham, c.B., C.LE., C.M.G., D.S.O., C.C., who recently retired having had such a distinguished career with His Majesty's Forces was elected a member of the Corporation of the City of London at the end of last year. He served with the City of London Police Reserve throughout the General Strike and he has now bee n appointed Assistant Commissioner of that distinguished Force by the Chief Commissioner of the City of London Police. We heartily congratulate the Colonel, who is wellknown to the S.J.A.B. members, on his success in his new life and we feel that as a soldier of indefatiguable energy and zeal beloved by his men, he will be no le ss popular 10 the public life in which he is already on the high road to success.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, JULY, 192 6.

Appointm ents and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Superintendent.

MON:\lOUTHSHlRE CENTRE.

Divisional William Penberthy, Islwyn Corps, 29. 6 26

To be Divisional Superintendent.

1\10, :-.rOUTHI£IRI<. CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer Wliliam Joseph Miles Cwmbran Colliery and Pontnewydd Division, '27 7.'16

fo be Ambulance Officers.

ALERD.\RE CENTRE.

Corporal Ebenezer Thomas Howe,Abercynon Division, J 7 7. 26

CARXAR\'OXSHlRE Cr,NTRE.

Sergeant Walter \\'l1son, Llandudno DiviSion,

To be Lady Ambulance Officer.

GLA?lIORG,\N COUr\l \' CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Gertie Prosser, Ta ibach Nursing Division 20 6

To be Ambulance Officer for Cadets.

1\10X:\IOUTIISIIII{!<- CI"NTRE.

Pri\ ate J ] ohn Parker, Pontnewynyndd Division, '17 .7 .26

To be Lady Ambulance Officer for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR&

Ambu lance Sister Mary Davies, Taibach Nursing Division, '19 6

To be Sergeants.

CARXAR\'OXSHIRE CENTRE.

Corpora l Sydney Smith, L1andudno Division, 19 7 '16

GLAMORG,\N COUNTY CENTRE.

Privat e Thomas Herbert, Ystradgynlais Division, Lj..7.26

MONl\IOUTIISHIRE CENTRE.

hivat e Ivor Llewellyn :.rorgan , Garndiffd.ith Division

" Herbert Yelland, JJentwyn Division, 12.7.26 ,12· 7.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Corpo ral Thomas George Sulliva n, Ferndale Division 9.7.26

" Oswald Morgans, Ferndale Division, 9.7.26

To be Divisional Secretary and Sergeant.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Priva te Gwilym Thomas, Ferndale Division, 24. 7.26

To be Corporals.

AI3ERDARE CENTRE.

Priva te David John Davies, Abercynon Division , 17·7.26

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Priv ate] ohn Jones, Ystradgynlais Division, 14.7.26

" DaVid Moses,,, " "

" J ames Curtis Brown, " " "

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Da vid John Down, Aberdulais District Division,29 626

" Charles \Villiams, Cwm Colliery Division, 2I.7 26

" " Henry Smith, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Division, 29.6.26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Arthur WalliKer, Cwmbran Chemical Works Division, 23.7. 2 6

" John William Jones, Garndiffaith Division, 12.7.26

To be Lady Divisional Secretary.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRI£.

Ambulance Sister Bessie Evans, Taibach Nursing Division, 29. 6 2 6

To be Divisional Treasurers.

!vlONl\IOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Henry Thomas, Cwmbran Chemical Works Division, 23.7. 2 6 Stanley James Tucker, Garndiffaith Division, 127.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA C ENTltE

Ambulance Officer Evan Edwards, Ferndale Division, 9.7.26

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR&

Corporal Gr iffith John Rees, Aberdulais District Division, 29. 6 2 6

George Bartlett, Onllwyn Seven Sisters DIVISion, 296.26 CENTRE.

Private George Edwards, Cwmbran Chemical 'Works DIVISion, 23 7.26

" James Jones, Pentwyn Division, 12.7.26

To be Cadet Sergeant.

MONl\IOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Cadet William Harnett, Pontnewynydd Cadet Division, 27 7 26

Transferred to the Brigade Reserve.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. E. Evans, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division, 29.7.26

R.esignation Accepted with R.egret.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Sergeant Edgar Manuel, Aberdulais District Division, 157. 2 6

Deaths.

GLAYORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon John Jones, Pontlottyn Division, 17 7.2 6

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private T. Morgan, Lady Lewis Division, 5.7.26

" Lewis O. Jones, Ynyshir Division, 10.7.26

Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR&

Llanggnwyd Ambulance (Llynfiyalley 7.26

Penyrheol Ambulance DIVISion (Ca erphIlly & District Curps), 15.7. 2 6

MONl\IOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Cwmbran Chemical Works Division (Pontypool & District Corps), 1.7.26

Cadet Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE.NTRE.

Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Cadet Ambulance Division (Caerphilly & District Corps), 10.7.26

Cwmgwrach Cadet Ambulance Division ( Teath C')rps), 15.7.26

General Interest.

AMBULANCE CONTESTS AT THE ROYAL NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES.

The Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales represents the effort and determination of a whole people to preserve and develop its great heritage of national art. It is a field of competitive struggles a fire lighted yearly, first in the North and then in the South, at which the national spirit is revivified and kept hopeful. Many ne.w interests have been added from tiIre to time to the programme of the Eisteddfod and a re cent addition is the ambulance section, which is now a big feature on the first two days.

Swansea was this year the scene of the annual festival of the Cymry, which opened on Monday, August 2nd and continued with undiminished enthusiasm throughout the week. For the past hundred years the Eisteddfod has enjoyed the interest and sympathy of the Royal House and on this occasion their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York paid their first visit to Swansea.

On their arrival at the High-street Station on Monday afternoon, the Duke inspected a Guard of Honour, which included a d e tachmtnt of St. John members in command of the Commissioner of the Swansea C t: ntre, Dr. Urban Marks. Sir Herbert Lewis, K. B.E., the Commissioner for Wales, accompanied His Royal Highness, and the Duchess inspected the Nurses.

The growth of the ambulance movement in Wales was re flected in the increasing interest centered in the first day's competitions, held in the grounds. The tests were prepared by Dr. N. Corbett Fletcher, M.A., M B, B C., M.R.C.S., L.R.CP., with the exception of that for the individual women's competition arranged by Miss F. M. Hodgins, G.B.E., R.R.C, Matron-in-Chief, War Office.

The Judges were Dr. D . Harries (Carmarthen), Miss F. M. Hodgins, G.B.E., R.R.e., Dr. R. J. Isaac (Pontardulais), Colonel J. Amallt Jones, M.D., K.H.S., V.D. (Cardiff), Lieut.-Colonel F. T. Rees, M.e. (Cardiff), Miss Scovell (Matron, Swansea Hospital), Dr. Alwyn Smith, D.S.O. (Cardiff), Dr. T. Wallace (Cardiff), Dr. J. D. Watkins, D.S.O., M.C (Clydach)! Dr. Llewellyn Williams, M.e. (Cardiff). Assistant Judges: Sub-Commissioner Hugh S. Cann, Staff Officers W. H. Fisher and J. Evans, all of Swansea.

The results were-

" Lady Lewis" cup of the Priory for Wales, competed for by twenty-eight teams of men :-

1st, Treharris

2nd, Pontypool A 3rd, Ken6g Hill

1st, Liverpool

2nd, Pontypool A 3rd, Llanelly

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235 marks 179 " 17 2 "

Fifty women competitors took part in the contest for the" Pattie Folland" cup, which was won by Miss Evelyn Harries, Llanelly, who captained the Llanelly Nursing team in the" Lady Bute" contest.

In a similar competition for Ulen, a silver cup was awarded to George Walters, Landore.

At the close of the tests, Sir Herbert Lewis, K.B.E., who was appointed Honorary Director of Ambulance by the Eisteddfod Committee, addressed a crowdtd audience in the Pavillion on the importance of ambulance work. The trophies and prizes were presented to the winning teams by Dr. Llewelyn Williams, Chief Medical Officer to the Welsh Board of Health.

The results of the second-day contests were as under :-

" Isca " Trophy, presented by Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, Newport, for team of boys.

1st, Pontypool Cadets ; 2nd, Abertysswg Cadets ; 3rd, Llanelly Cadets

"Gwent 11 Trophy, presented by Sir I ohn W. Beynon, Bart., C. B. E., for teams of girls:

1st, Pontypool Cadets 2nd, Taibach Cadets.

" Trevithin" Shield, open to teams of men in Wales and Monmouthshire :-ISt, Pontypool 2nd, Llwynypia 3rd, Penarth.

"Silunan" Shield, open to teams of Nurses in Wal e S and Monmouthshire :-Ist, Brynhyfryd ; 2 od, Llanelly 3rd, Pontypool.

SUCCESS OF BRECO N COMPE T ITION.

For the first occasion in the history of Brecknocksbire, an am bulance competition was crganised in connection with the great two-days (e te at " Buckland," the residence of Lord Buckland of Bwlch, on Wednesday and Thursday, July 28th and 29 th

The fete was the culminating point of a big effort, in whic!1 all in the County have taken an active piTt, to raise the sum required to complete the erection of a Brecknockshire War Memorial Hospital, al1d it is gratifying to those who organised the ambulance competition to know that although the event presented an unequalled multiplicity of attractions, the open ambulance competition contributed in no small measure to the magnificent success of the fete.

Dr. W. G. Williams (Cardiff), placed the first three teams as under:-

1st, Maritime and Penrhiw, 389 marks.

2nd, Duffryn, 360 marks.

3rd, Abertillery No. 1,347 marks.

Total marks, 445.

An inspection of over two hundred uniformed members of the Brigade by Colonel the Lord Glanusk, CB., D.S.O., and Lord Buckland, was an imposing spectacle.

There is no doubt that the splendid success of the fe te is not fully summed up in the £14,000 which was raised towards the worthy object of its origin j it was also an effective demonstration of the knowledge of ambulance work realtstically applied, which should hav e a far-reaching e ffect on its future development in Brecknockshire.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

LANTERN LECTURE AT BLAENGWYNFI.

A public meeting organised by the Aber-Blaengwynfi Ambulance Division on Wednesday, 14th July, was well attended by local ambulance workers and the general public. The Reverend T. Davies presided, supported by Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones, and a lantern lecture on the history of the Order was greatly appreciated. The SubCommissioner gave a short explanation of the present activities of the Order concluding with a tribute of praise to the Aber·Blaengwynfi Division, which was making splendid headway. In addition to enlisting the further sympathy of the public in support of the Division, the meeting was the means of handing over a substantial sum to the local communal kitchen.

Left to right-Front : Privates N. Edwards and D. Jones.

257 marks 235 " 234! "

" Lady Bute" cup of the Priory for Wales, open to teams of four Nurses (seventeen entries)

Twenty-six teams of men holding recognised First Aid certificates competed, and their work was wi tne!:sed by a large and interested crowd of spectators. The value of ambulance work has only recently received any degree of public recognition in the County of Brecknock, and this competition was an eloquent illustration of the need for qualified First Aid men and women in the agricultural areas. The majority of the competing teams came from the mining towns and villages in South Wales and characteristic of their ability to veal with emergencies of all kinds was their treatment of a patient supposed to be a gardener who, after almost severing his hand whilst pruning a tree, fell and sustained other injuries. With his usual ingenuity, Dr. N. Cori.Jt;l Fletcher a test or peculiar attractiveness to the people in this agricultural centre.

The Judgas, Dr. Edgar Llewellyn (Cardiff), Dr. James Powell (Sennybridge), Dr. T. P. Thomas (Brecon), and

Back: Corporal E. Edwards, Divisional Supt. T. Aubrey Rees (captain), and Private C. James. Centre Reports.

PROGRESS AT BRYN.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

LIVES SA VIm BY AID.

First Aid rendered by a member of the Penygroes Ambulanc e Division provided another instance of the enormous value of ambulance work in the coalfield.

Three colliers were recently working on an outcrop when they were overcome by gas. One of the men who was not so badly affected as the others managed to reach the surface and call for help Private Percy Morris, a mem.ber of Penygroes Division, was fortunately nearby and Immedlately rendered First Aid while other helpers brought up the two unconscious men. Mr. Morris then artificial respiration, working unc.easingly for half-an-h.our, and succeeded in completely restoring them to conSClOU!;ness.

Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones inspected the Bryn Ambulance and Nursing Divisions on the loth Iuly. With the exception of nine members, there was a full attendance on parade. The Bryn Cadets were all present and special reference was made to the efficiency of this junior Division, whose members had already been successful in two open com petitions.

Mr. Lemuel Jones loses no opportunity of expounding the of the Brigade. He is continually recruiting new members and now has a Nursing Division in course of formation. When this is established, Bryn will have a complete First Aid service, including Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet members.

DEATH OF PONTLOTTYN OFFICER.

The death is reported with deep regret of Dr. Iohn J ones, for many years Surgeon to the Pontlottyn Division, whose presence and ready assistance will be greatly missed

Treharris Ambulance Tean, wmners of the" Lady Lewis" Cup of the friory for "Vales at the Royal National Eisteddfod, Swansea.

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by Officers and mem b-;rs. The funeral took place on Tuesday, 20th July, proceeding for intemment tn Nurth Wales.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

WEST MONMOUTH CORPS INSPECTED.

Ambulance and Nursing units in the West Monmouth Corps met on the IO:h July at the Duffryn Fields, Blaina, for annual inspection. The four Divisions were well represented by ninety-one membtrs and the following Officers :Corps Secretary John Gibb, Corps Treasurer W. Gardener, Divisional A J. Elkins, C. Sterry, Lady Divisional Supt. Mrs. Strickland, L:tdy Ambulance Officer Mrs. L '!wis, and Ambulance Officers F. Thomas and S. Phillips.

Sub-Commissioner Captain S. T. Beard, O.B E, conducted the inspection and expressed pleasure at the sm.utness anj efficiency displayed.

After the inspection the corps assembled at the Drill Hall to take part in the first inter divisional competition. The judges, Sub Commissioner S. T. Beard, Corps Officer J. Glbb, Divisional Supt. C. Sterry, and Supt , A. J. Elkins plac e d the teams as under:-

Drill and Stretchtr lest: 1st Abertillery, znd Six Bells, 3td Blaina.

Practical Individual: 1st SIX Bells, 2nd Abertillery: 3rd Blaina.

Theory: 1st Six Bells, 2nd Blaina, 3rd Abertilltry. CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

AMBULANCE WORK AT CORPUS CHRISTI.

The great congregation, estimated at twenty thousand, at the celebration of the Corpus Christi Festival in Cardiff on Sunday, 11th July, were deeply impressed by the splendid work of the ambulance men and nurses of the City of Cardiff Ct:ntre who again voluntarily attended to render first aid. In the spectacular setting, their services were a stnking example of practical Christianity.

The ambulance arrangements, carried out by the Priory in consultation vith the police authorities, proved satisfactory. Men and nurses were stationed at s even points along th e main thoroughfares leading to the Cardiff Castle and in the Castle grounds.

Dr. T. Hurley of Cardiff, kindly attended as medical officer and carried out the duties which in previous years were ably performed by the late Dr. D. de Vere Hunt, who, as Centre Surgeon, gave generously of his time and skill on all such occasion. A total number of 159 members reported for duty and dealt with innumerable cases under the direction of Staff OffiCer B. E. Maberly, L'ldy Staff Officer Miss M. Metcalf, RRC., Lady Divisional Supts Miss E M. Williams (Penarth), Miss M. Kernick, Mrs. M. McL -;a Divisional Supts. C. Lenn o x, E. Pdul, W Moss, W. H. Johnson Lady Ambulance

Officers R. Nurton, W. Rees. G. Richards, and Ambulance

Officers H. T. Evans, W. Cotter, A J. Jenkins and Cadet Officer A. Field.

Mem bers of the two Cadet Divisions made their first appearance on public duty and were congratulated by all on their readiness to help. Boys and girls waited upon the senior members and did not sp:ue themselves in their eagerness to assist. So many of the public were overcome by the intense heat that water was in constant d eman d and the cadets worked unceasingly filling and refilling the water bottles.

FIRST AID AT BARRY ISLAND.

The s e rvices rendered by the Barry Ambulance amI N ursir,g Divisions at th e first aid tent erected and equipped by them at Barry Island are a wonderful record of avertp.d

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tragedy. The memb e rs are in regular attendnnce throughout the summer months and almost daily scmcone rtquires their help not only are bathers frequently assisted, but also children playing on the sands are brought to have minor inj uries properly treated, and th t;; helplDg hand ()f the amhulance m e n and sisters is constantly sought.

Life-saving services were again rend e red by members of the Barry Dock Division, who were in attendance at the Island on 20th July, when a courageous islander lost his life in rescuing a visitor who got into dIfficulties whilst bathing at a POlOt of danger. The task of keeping above water was so obviously great that ultimately four men wen'" involved in rescuing the distressed bather. They were eventually brought ashore in the Barry dock lifeboat and taken to the St. John tent where artificial respiration was successfully perform e d.

BOROUGH

OF

MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE .

\NNUAL INSPECTION AT ::\h;R1 If\ R.

Over two hundu d and twenty members of the AmbLlance and Nursing Divisions in the Borough of M trtb) r Centre were inspected by their CommiSSIOner, Chitf Constable D M. Davies, on Saturday, July 24th, at the St. David's Church Hall.

The Taff Valley Corps, r ep resented by the Merthyr, Cefn Coed, Abercanaid, Treharns and Troedyrhiw Ambulance Divisions, and the Merthyr Nursing Division, paraded in command of Supt. D. J and Supt. S. Jones was in charge of the Dowlais Corps, comprISing th e Fochriw, Bedlinog and Penydarren Divisions.

Mr. D. M. Davi es , who was accompanied by the Presid 5 nt of the Centre, Mr. Tudor Davies, and Staff Officels H. Jon e s and A. LLCas, awards and certificates after the inspection.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

NEWPORT (MON) CORPS IN SPECTl:<D

The report of the inSp_CllOf1 of the Newport (Men.) Corps, conducted by th e Commissioner for the Borough of Newport Centre, Mr. G. Campbell Oliv ": T, on July !lb, is a gratifying r e flection of the starddCd uf t.fficiency maintained in the C ntre. Nearly on : hundr ed and fifty were on parade, and a promising feature was the appc:arance of over fifty Cadets. Th e Commission r w lS accompanl:::d by Staff Officer J. H. Hill. Corps Surgeon Dr. S. M Cormac was in command, assisted by Corps Officers C H. Hopkins and G. Storey.

Among the visitors we r p. thr ee forrn r OfficC'rs of the Corps; Mr. A. G E J. Fudge (Ex -CommisslOnt'r) Mr. G. J. Rowlands (Ex Corps and Mr G H. Hunt (ExDivisional Supt.).

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA.

COMMI SSIONER BEREAVED.

Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Commissioner of the Borough of Swansea CentrE', Dr. Urban Marks, whose WIfe died on Tuesday, August 3rd. Mrs. Marks was only taken ill on Monday afternoon, and the news of her death was a very great shock to her many friends.

Requieum Mass was hdd in the St. David's Roman Catholic Church, Swansea, at 9.30 a.m., on Friday, August 6th, followed by the intermt:nt at th e Mumbles Cemetery.

The late Mrs. Marks was a great friend to local philanthropic work and the Priory shares with the Town of Swansea deep feelings of sorrow at the extremely suuJen bereavement of the Commissioner.

August, 1926.

-FIRST BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE. OBITUARY.

The death is reporttd with regret of Private Thomas Morgan, 19, Thurston-street, C )edpc;;nm'!an, Pontypridd. Officers and members of tho: Lldy .\mbulaoce Division raid their last tribute to their respected colleague at the fUlJeral which took place 00 Thursday, 8_h July. The ClIfynydd "\m bulanc .! DIvision was also well represented.

The Ynyshir A.mbulance Division hac; also sustained a loss in the death of Mr. Lewis O. Jones, 68, Yoyshir-road, Ynyshir, which occurred with tragic suddenness on the roth July. F Jr nnny years the late Mr. J -:)nes held office as secretary of tht- Y nysbir DIvision and the funeral on the 12th Tuly bor.:. testinony to th:! in which the deceased was held In the locality. Headed by the Yoyshir and Wattstown Stiver Band, the cortege included representatives of the local branch of the British Legion and over one hundred Officers and m e mbers of the .\rnbulaoce and 1 Tursing Divisions in the dIstrict, who paraded under the command of the C,)l11 missioner, Captain T. E Richards; Staff Surgeon Dr. 1. C. 0 Hurley, Staff ()fficer Georg.;; Payne and Corps Tre"surer D. Roberts.

News in Brief.

In vi r w of th e industrtal slludtion the Commissioner for Wales decid ed to postpon e the meptlng of the Brigade Staff to a date to be arranged towards the end of October.

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fetters to the t;C!itor.

We are '" "0 way resto"sible tDr tile ojJi"io,u expressed, or tnt rtat'",ucts made. b, ConesfJondents.-EDITOR.

INTER ·R AILWAY FINAL

Dl'_.\R SIR,-

The to your July issue" One of the Com1U an able the lack of staging 01 assI stance for competItors In vlsualtstng the tests imposed in th e above contest, states :-

(( before the next final competItion our Centre WIll wake up and see that we have a test which wIll repay us (or the many hours we spend in preparing for the final."

The writer of these lines like many others who criticised the 1926 final is uI?der a wrong impression. The Railway Se.creta:nes have say at all with regard to the {ests Imposed In thIS competItIon, neither are they consulted as to the way in which the tests are presented.

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.Ambulance News euttings from the

The Editor invites readers to send newspaper cuttings on matters 0/ general interest for inclusion in this column.

DEATH DEFIED.

ago Ernest Dumayne, a painter, was riding on the pIihon of a motor-cycle, when the machine crashed into an omnibus. Dllmlyne sustained a broken neck and a dislocated spine; and when he was conveyed to the Royal Gwent Hospital, his case was regarded as hopeless.

His constitution, however, was strong, and steps were taken to ease the pain and correct the spine and neck. For over £ix Dumayne l.ay in the institution without moving. Then, WIth almost surprising suddenness, he round that he was able to move his limbs. Treatment was persevered in, aDd to-day Dumayne IS able to get about u;ith rem'lrkable freedom.News oj the World.

RESCUE WITH GOLF BAGS.

The rescu.e of a boy aged 12 from a cliff {ace by a rrember of the club WIth the help of golf bags strapped together is reported from the Seaford Golf Links.

The member and his Wife, were told that somebody had over the cliff. Hurrying to the edge, they found the boy cltnglDg to a tuft of grass ten or twelve feet below the top of the cliff. The cliff slopes here but from a few feet below there is a sheer drop to the beach nearly 200 ft. below.

The players threw clubs out of their golf bags, unstrapped the bags, and tIed them end to end with the straps. They were not, however, long enough to reach the boy. By that time other people had arrived, and Ihe member was low.ered over the face of the cliff, three people holding his legs enabled the boy to grasp the end of the golf bags and to climb up to safety.-Daz'l}' lU,Ui.

RESCUED BY LASSO.

Crowds of VIsitors on the Palace Pier, Brighton watched the rescue of a woman septuagenarian who fell from the landing stage into the sea.

A pier attendant obtained a rope and lassoed the woman holding her above th e water until she was rescued by She was then unconscIOus and was taken to hospital where she subsequently made a good St(l7l(itl?'d

G,\SSED

IN STREET.

Shortly before nine o'clock on a recent evening pedestrians passing Hall were seen to and on others gOtng to theIr assIstance they complained of having been affected by gas fumes, whIch appeared to come from the roadway.

Workmen of the Borough Council and the Gas Company were at once summoned to the spot i and excavation work was commenced with a view to locating the trouble traffic while the work wa.s going being diverted. None o'f the persons who complalOed of bemg affected by the fumes as seriously afft:!cted.-SundaJl Pictorial.

SUFFOCATED UNDER CAR.

V. E. TERAN.

, If enquiry made, I thin k it will be found that the Railway Centr e have consIstently pressed for more realistic pre.s entatton of these competition tests in accordance with the pol.lc yof your journal. No, the jault does not lie with the RaIl way Secretaries, and it is a pity that your contributor sh ould have confirmed a wrong impression which seems to be co mmon belief. --Yours faithfully, July nnd, 1926.

[Some years ago a Centre Secretaries' Committee was to act in with the Authorities the purpose. of the Radway Competitions, eh'l den!ly the writer of the artIcle was under the impression t at thiS committee still existed.-ED.]

Imprisoned beneath his overturned car, an uninjured motorist was suffocated on the road near Caen. He was driving with his wife when a burst tyre caused the car to swerve into the ditch and capsize. The woman tried in vain to lift the car and relea3e her husband.

She then went to the nearest village to get ass:stance, and when she returned a quarter of an hour later the car had slid further into the ditch and had suffocated her husband in the long grass.-Daz'6' jJ./ail.

August,

and J\nswet's to eot't'espondents.

flJiJI be aealt flJiti ti, IDIIDet"g :-

I.-Letters containi,.!. be mar/ted 0,. tile top lelt IIana corner tit tile enrJelope and addressed-FIRsT AID, 1-6, Cannon-street, Lonrh,., E. C. 4.

2. -A /I be accompanied b? a " fro" tile oj tile tlr t,. case 01 jrom abroaf Irom a recent

fl.-Tile Textbook, to flJlz.ich reference ma? be made in these columns is tile 36th (I920) Edition of S.I.A.A. Manual or Fint-Aid.

FRACTURES BY MUSCULAlt ACTION.

L.S. ( Sutton ).-I find difficulty in appreciating how muscular action (Textbook, p. 41) causes fractures of bone and ask your kind assistance. Perhaps when you revise the Textbook you will clear up this paragraph which is difficult to understand.

I agree that the paragraph in question is very vague, and I find that the causation of fractures by muscular action is not fully understood by First Aiders. What happens is that with patella, immediately after a stumble, or with humerus, immediately before throwing- a ball, the muscles contract. Then in each case there follows a sudden violent strain on the contracted muscles which results in fracture of patella or humerus respectively.

With regard to your suggestion I can do nothing- because I am taking no part in revision of Textbook.-N. CORBET FLETCHER.

EXAM1NATION HOWLER,

W.G. my second contribution to your !;plendid collection of "Howlers." A candidate, askec! to state his object in treatment of Insensibility, replied :-" To t'nsulate myself from patt'ent .I"

Good ! Next, please ! ! Send us another.-N.C.F.

FRACTURES OF RIBS AND FEMUR.

A.G. {Swansea, and others.-I shall be much obliged if you will tell me what would be the correct treatment of a patient suffering from Complicated Fracture of 7th and 8 th Right Ribs accompanied by Compound Fracture of Right Femur. We are most concerned about the treatment of the femur and eagerly await your decision.

You set a pretty problem which presents many difficulties and gives cause for much thought. If we neglect the fractured femur, we might during transport produce a compound fracture complicated by injury to femoral artery or vein and on the other hand if we treat the fractured thigh in the ordinary way we might further impede the breathing.

Since, however, breathing will in any case be shallow as result of shock and injury to lungs and will be chiefly abdominal (that is, carried out by diaphragm), then I give my decision in favour of treating fractured thigh with long outside splint as usual after dressing wound and of modifying treatment of Textbook (p. 64) by placing uppermost bandage well up in (instead of "just below") armpit. The long outside splint will support the fractured ribs without interfering with

breathing more than IS essential for protection of femur.N.C.F.

BLOOD PRESSURE.

P.C. (Sydney, N.S.W ).-Please explain briefly what is meant by the term "Blood Pressure."

It would puzzle me to explain this condition briefly; and if I did explain, I would not help you in your practice of First Aid. So with your permission we will leave it alone, especially as it IS beyond the scope of First Aid. - N.C.F.

HAND GRI P FOR LI FTlN G PA TlE NT.

E. R. (Ashington ).-Please tell me the correct position for hands of Bearers Nos. 2 and 4 in Fig. 86 (Textbook p. Are palms of No.2 upwards ? Do bearers lock hands; and, if so, what method is adopted ?

If you look closely at Fig. 86 and then at Fig. 87 on next page, you will see that palms of Bearers NO.2 and 4 are turned upwards, and that their fingers are inter-laced. This is the old hand-grip which was omitted from Textbook at last revision and which is the method usually taught in Railway and Br igade Classes for liftmg patient on to stretcher. It is certainly easier than the hooked-finger grip, which takes longer to carry out, is less comfortable and requires insertion of handkerch ief or other pad to prevent hurting by finger n a ils. - N C F

TREATME NT OF V EN OU S BL EE DI 1\'G.

E. R. tell me why we remove constnctlons such as collar or garters from heart s de of wound in treatment of Venous Bleeding.

This is an important step in treatment of V enous H ;:e morrhage, because it antic i pates possible causes of obstru c t ion to return or. to right side of heart. In ci dentally It IS the mam pOtnt of dIfferen c e in treatment of V enous a s with that?f Arterial Bleeding as taught in Textbook. WIth Venous Bleedmg we remove constru c t ions whereas w ith Arterial Bleeding we apply temporary ( indire c t) constriction (or pressure) " whtle wound is being examined and protected ." (Textbook, Rule I., p. 81 ) - N.C.F.

COMPOUND FRA CTURE QF HUM E RUS

E. R. (Ashington ).-Please tell me bow you would treat a compound fracture of neck of humerus. I consider that placing a broad bandage round limb and body would cause undye pressure on fracture; and I suggest that, the wound havmg been dressed, the limb should be supported by shoulder bandage as described in Textbook ( p. 16 1)

A differs from simple fracture only in presence ?f and consequent need t? steps to prevent septic mfecttOn of saId Your cntlclsm, therefore, applies to compound and SImple fractures; and it fails because all fractures of limbs require adequate support. Personally, I would dress wound, apply the shoulder bandage in such way that its base kept up firm but gentle pressure on wound, and then complete treatment WIth broad bandage round limb and body as detailed in Textbook (Rule I, p. 58 ).-N.C.F.

TESTING STRETCHER IN COMPETITION.

N. B. In .some competitions marks are given for testmg <:'- Nowhere dnes this appear to be laId down eIther m Textbook or in Manual of Drill,

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though in the Textbook the testing of an improvised stretcher is definitely laid down. Please give your ruling on this point.

Your facts are correctly stated: but you forget that such contests are conducted under certain definite .1 Rules of Competition" and that in these regulations points are usually allotted for "neatness and accuracy." Further, custom has sancti oned testing of stretcher .(regulation or improvil'i ed ); and expertence confirms the necessIty for so doing. Otherwise how could the Judge penalise neglect to lock the traverses an omiss.ion which have noted (and penalised) on oc c aslons. - N.C.F.

PLAIN T OF COMPETITOR.

E. W ( East Ham) -In a recent competition we had to treat a man who had been brought out of water unconscious and had a wound in temporal region of head. We restored breathing, placed pad and bandage firmly over wound, and then raIsed head and shoulders of patient. The Judge told us that by so domg we should kill our patient. Please tell us why we would kJll him, as the Textbook tells us to elevate in all cases of bleeding "except in cases of fractured limb " ( Rule f, p. 80)

I do not know but ( suspect that either you have not told the full story of the test or that you missed some important detaIl. The Judge alone can answer your query. -N .C.F.

CA USATlON OF COLLAPS E

A B. ( Southend -on-Sea ).-At our ambulance station recently we had to treat two women who after eating cockles and respectIvely taken ill with acute abdominal paIDs and walked into the station in a state of collapse. We treated both for collapse. One reco vered and the other removed to hospital. Now we shall appreciate your optnlon.

I do not quite understand your letter or your difficulty' 1 that you are seeking to overstep the limits of Ald. So pull yourself together and rest assured that, done what you did, you performed your duty as First Al ders. - N.C. F.

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A. B. inform me what is the most and t est whereby we can establish the dIagnOSIs alch?llsm tn do.ubtful cases of Insensibility. Of course It re9Utres our skIll and training to come to a correct conclUSIon.

Lapse of time is ?I?ly "definite and infallible test" in obscure cases of I nsenslblltty, the causation of which rna b ag-ain, you appear to be seeking to e the lImIts of First Aid which sets out to afford ". d· P t en d ffi Imme late an e clent assIstance" in sudden illn ess a d Such." assistance" does not of itself necessitate n n ". and the Textbook definitely warns that even If dnnk IS the cause of insensibity" (p. 12) You for a "dangerous state" (to wit se) to the doctors, lest by presumption p ou brtng dIscredIt on the Ambulance Movement.--N.C.F. y

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W. B. ( Doncaster). - In a recent St. John competition one qu est ion required to state how many systems of circulation ther e wer e m the body. The detalled marking sheet gav e- Tkree: Systemic, pulmonary and portal. As the last named is not mentioned in the Textbook, some of us considered this qu est ion most unfair.

I agree, provided that the Rules of this did not specify the S.J.A.A. Nursing Manual wherem the portal circulation is describ ed .-N .C.F

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W. B. ( Doncaster).-In a recent competition a rr.an, while riding a motor cycle, was supposed to collide with a lamp standard. He was labelled as "unconscious, suffering from fractured jaw ( right side) and from compound, comnuiated fracture of ri gh t patella." The detailed sheet gave marks for treating fractured jaw with firm bandage and for turning head to right side lest blood should trickle down throat Some of us thought that it was wrong to apply the jaw bandage for fear of ca,using obst.ructi on to air passages; and w e welcome your views on thiS pomt.

The danger of obstruction comes with returning consciousness when patient may vomit and some of the vomit may regurgitate down into larynx. If patient is totally unconscious, therefore, I should approve the application of bandage for fractured jaw: but I would keep patient under close observation, and be ready to remove bandage immediately and to substitute support with palm of my hand, if patient during recovery gave evidence of tendency to vomit.-N.C.F.

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T.H. ( Oxford ).- In a recent examination a candidate, known to be a waiter in a restaurant, was asked by doctor what he would do if a customer swallowed an oyster. To our great amusement he replied :-" Give an emetic and send for poNce.l" The doctor promptly replied that, If that was his treatment, he would come no more to his restaurant! !

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"Produc er Gas" is so called because it results from incompl ete combustion of carbonaceous fuel (a nthracite, coke, slack) in some special form of generator or "produ cer ," and , on account of its cheapness, it is largely used for many purpose'l, such as driving gas engines, heating furnaces, &c. -Producer Gas contains 30 per cent. of Carbonic Oxide (other-

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wise known as Carbon Monoxide) gas which is a most and most deadly poison; and for this reason it is named In tht!

Textbook.-N C. F.

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F.E. (Holloway).-Please tell me if, in your opinion, failing remedies spe cifi ed in Textbook, would be of service in treatment of Corrosive Acid Poisoning.

Glycerine possesses remarkable powers of fluid from tissues with which it comes in contact. For thiS reason I do not approve of it as a substitute for animal or vegetable oil in cases of Corrosive Poisoning.-N .C.F.

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]. ,Yo (Bradford). - I n a recent competition we had to treat and transport a patient suffering from Simple Fracture of Femur, Fractured Base of Skull and Comminuted Fracture of Forearm. Please inform me which the correct way to carry pat ient up and down a steep hill. I would direct attention to instructions of Textbook (p. [78).

Since Fractured Base may be complicated by Compression of Brain e it her at once or later as s e quel to Concussion, I am of opinion that this grave complication must over-ride the Textbook instructions which you quote and that such p'l.tlem must be carried" head-first " up and II feet-first" down a steep hill.-N.C.F.

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Mentioning the growth In the number of patients carried, the report states that to some ext:nt this increase is probably due to the large number of accidents that occur on the road consequent on the increase in the volume and speed of traffic. The calls arising from this source may be expected to increase rather than diminish for some time to come, and to make h e avy demands, not only on the ambulance cars, but also on the services of attendants whose training enables them to be of invaluable assistance to the doctors dealing with such cases. Another reason for the maintenance at so high a level of the number of invalid re movals, it is added, may be due to what seems to be a growing tendency among doctors to rEmove their patients from their own homes to hospitals and nursing homes, where greater facilities exist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

The Aeroplane Ambulance.

THE Annual Colonial Report for British Guiana for the year 1925 states that during that year the Real Daylight Balata Estates, Limited, imported a seaplane made by the Fairey Aviation Company of England. This machine was employed in the conveyance of sick employees of the Company from Apeteri in the interior to George. town, a distance of 272 miles. The reroplane has been used to some extent for removing the sick and wounded in war, and for the conveyance of civil patients to hospital at a considerable distance in special cases of :: mergency, but, it is believed, this is the first instance of an reroplane ambulance being specifically purchased for the removal of workers to a township when requiring medical aid,

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Great Western Railway Centre.

THE Great West:rn Railway Magazine for the month of September contains a photograph in Brigade uniform of Mr. G. H. Brown, of Stourbridge , who has r:::cently been made a Serving Broth '; r of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Mr. Brown, who rectived the insignia at the hands of the Earl Scarborough, G.B.E., K C. B., the Sub-Prior of the Order, is the o'dest ambulance worker on the Great West e rn Railway, having obtained his celt i ficate in the year 1883.

The recent announcement that the Great Western Railwav were instituting a gold medal award fo r mem bers of the s aff wh l) had completed 25 years' efficient am bulance service has cre a ted no little int e r e st on that railway. It says something for men's d e votion to a cause that such an award should be called for. S ix of these medals (which are of unique design and readily distinguish e d from other awards) have alr e ady been distributed. It is anticipated that sev e ral others will be gained during the current year.

It will be recalled that the Great Western Rail way issue gold medals to members of its staff with IS year::;' first aid efficiency and gold bars for attachment to the medal), to those with 20 years' efficiency. About 450 medals and 130 bars have been awarded to date. There men in the service who have gained the medal award, prior to their thirty-first birthday. All familiar with the regulations of the St. John Ambulance Association will appreciate that this is no mean achievement, and represents a steady and consistent maintenance of prowess in ambulance work.

Poisonous Plants.

By VERNON NEWTON, M. R.C. S., CORPS SURGEON Bridgend and District Corps, S. r. A.B. IRRITANTS.

THE main symptoms of this group of poisonous plants are to be accounted for by their irritating action on the various parts of the body with which they com e in contact. Thus as soon as the poison is taken into the mouth, it irritates the lining of that cavity, causing an unpleasant sensation.

The poison, if swallowed, then travels down the gullet-the lining of which it irritates. Hence we find as a symptom a burning pain, or, at least, an unusual feeling in that region.

On reaching the stomach, the poison irritates the lining of that organ which th e reupon tries to reject the

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foreign material. Thus vomiting is p roduced, and is one of the most characteristic signs of this class of poisons.

When the poison has reached the intestines it gives rise, on account of its irritating action on the lining of these structures, to colicy abdominal pain and to d ;arrr ce '.

If the symptoms are very severe or prolonged, or even convulsions may set in, and death may e nsue. In fact, convulsive symptoms are so frequ e nt in th e se cas t' s that it is not practicable to separate the" convulsive" from the" irritant" poisons where plants and fl vwc rs ar e concerned, and th e two groups will here be described together.

Aloes (aloe chineusis, alo:! Perryi). This is th e first plant W e discuss. It does not grow in this country ; but in China, Cura<;ao and Zarzibar.

It occurs JD th e se countri es as a plant fr o m the leave s of which the juice is exprf"sstd. H aving bEen ari d and this JUIc e is us e d 10 m e dicin e th · world over. It is a powerful purgative, a nd if taken to xcess produces marked irritative poisonous symptoms. Th e swallowing of half an ounce is said to have prov e d fat al In one case.

Bitter App le (Citrullus Colocynth is) , a meal ber of the G o urd hmily, is found in France and Spain a nd some eastern countries; but is us ed ot - ll5iv ely in mtd c ine in the fo r m of its pulp.

Gamboge (GJlcinia Hanburil). The gum of th 's plant is impOlted into this and other countries from IndIa and Siam, and is used in purgative medic ines.

Scammony ( Convolvulus Scamrnonia) a plant growing in Syria and Asia Minor. The resin is US e d in country, and in its powdered form is une of th e comm o n constituen ts of childrens' (and animals, ) worm powders. Overd cse s of these may give rise to poisoning by this substance.

JiVild Cucum be r (squirting cucumbEr, ecballium elaterium) a native of Malta, is also found in England and some other European countries. A ca se of poisoning is said to have occurred in a doctor who had carried a specimen of this plant in his hat for twelve hours

Croton plant (Croton Tiglium) a plant growing in India has, as a constituent of its seeds, an oil that is th e most powerful purgative known, and the dose of which is one drop. This substanc e , (the oil) on acc o unt of its irritating action, is sometimes combined with linim e nts and may thus be swallowed. A case of this kind occurred in a lady who died as a result.

Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis). It seem s strange that though the castor oil is a common and safe purgative-even for infants, that the pods of the plan t should be extremely dangerous.

This is so, however, and three of these pods are said to have caused fatal poisoning in a person who swallOwe d them.

Ho lly (Ilex Aquifolium) - This pretty Christmas decoration is an irritant poison-its red berries, if swallowed, giving rise to mild irritative symptoms.

The Hellebores - Th€ se plants belong to the Ranunculus or Buttercup family (Ranunculacue) and are powerfu l poisons.

The Green Hellebones (Veratrum Viridi, Indian pok e). The flowers of this plant are green, and resemble th e Buttercup in shape. It grows to the height of a foot.

The White Hdlebores (Rellt boru!', Veratrum albus ) another membEr of the family bears white flowers and is not so poisonous as other members of the family. 'It is, in fact, a general rule that the more highly coloured th e plant the more poisonous it is. The white flowers of a family are frequently milder in their poisons action than

September, L<)36 - FIRST their darker brethren. It may be that nature arranges this on purpOSE', so that the more poisonous plant shall be the more conspicuous.

Chnstmas Ro se (Black Hellebore, Helleborus Niger) bears white flowers; but is called "Black" on account of the col o ur of its root. The flowers, as the name sugg ests, bloom at Christmas time.

Stinking H ellebo r e (Helleborus F cet idus, Bear's foot, Fe tter wo rt, Fellon grass), has pIle green fl o wers tinged with purple, and has a most disagreeable smell. Hence its name.

Sa vill (Juniperus Sabina) -This is a shrub that bears a purple frUit nearly the of a currant. An oil, also poisono us express l- d from it has been used as an external appli cation as an irritant. It has also been taken internally with fatal results.

Ergot of Ry e (Sp urr e d Rye, Stcale Cornutuam)

Thi s is found wh e re wheat, barley and rye grow, and IS really a disease affecting these c e reals and produc t. d by a fungm (Cl ivicep<; Purpurea ) It is not a st parate plant in itself.

E rgol of e, Barley, oa ts, or wheat if eattn in larg e amount or over long periods cause irritant symptoms

Convu\siv.:', and even m e ntal, also may appear. The drug has a special action on the art e ri e s of the body an d upon the worn b. Htnce we find as additional symptoms of by th is drug gangrene of the limb due to contractio n of the arteries; and miscarriage-from con· of the worn b. In Russia epidemics of ergot pOl sor Ing have occurr ed from pe opl e eating br e ad, the fl) ur of which was contaminated by the fungus

R Ilils 7i.ui(odendroJl (the poison ivy) is poisonous if take n internally. It also h &s the common to seve ral plants, of producing an infl:im atio n of the skin if bro ught int o contact with it.

O.he r plants causing this infl \mation are :-

D ogwood (Rhus Venenat a ), P hus D :v eltiloba and obtained from Rhus Vernicife ra ; while gIve s. a of. which share this property of ski n IrtltatlOn. In thiS .lst are such apparently innoc <> nt pla nts are Tomato leaves, Vanilla, Hops and Figs.

. TVood Sorell ( OX3.lis, Cuckoo Meat, Oxalis Acetosella). Th IS plant, found in com monly bears a yellow flowe r. Its leaves are of t ·iple fO l mation and contain oxalI C acid. 00 this account the plant is poisonous.

Buckllzorn (P..hamnus Catharticus ). This is of th e same as Cascara Sagrada, th e famous purgative. It 10 clusters of green flowers, and possesses black bItte r berries.

TIle Gourd Family. -Some of thesE' as the Melon in noc e nt and while others (as 'the colocyuth 0; b't.tn apple-which we have already considered) are pOIso nous.

Tlte Bottle Gourd, so called from its shapf, is another pOIso nous member of the family.

The Wild Clematis (Traveller's Joy, Virgin's Bower), an oth e r member of the Buttercup family, and is a clingIng Its leaves divided into two parts or lobes, and it cream-coloured flowers.

jl1'eadow Rue (Thalictrum).- This occurs in clusters of ye llow flowers some two inches long, and is found mainly on shady banks.

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The White Anemone (wind flower). This plant was once credited with considerable healing powers.

Blue Anemone (Anemone Apenina), a blue flower, is found in Wales. Even there, however, it is rare.

Anemone Pulsatilla This bears bell-shaped flowers and has purpl e -tinted leaves.

Yellow Ammone. This has smooth leaves and a yellow flower.

Th e Scarlet Anemo ne , as its name suggests, has a red flower-in shape not unl1ke the other mem bers of the group.

Adonis (pheasant's eye, Anemone Autumnalis), blooms mainly in the Autumn. It, also, has a red flower.

The Buttercup (Creeping Ranunculus, Crowsfoot). There are several varieties of this plant. Such are :-The Hurry, The Biting, the Corn Ranunculus, and the lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria ) , which latter was at one time largely used in the treatment of HreTIorrhoids.

111a rs h .lJfarigold (Mary'S gold, Caltha Palustris) has large gold e n and heart-shaped leaves.

Tlte Aconites. Thele are many members of this family-some of which are poisonous, but othus of which are not.

I ndian A conite (Aconitum Ferox) is the most poisonous of the whole family, and is found on the high mountains of India.

The Small Winter Aconite grows wild in ILany parts of the country.

.lJ1'onk's Ho od (Aconitum Napellus, Blue Rocket, Wolf Bane). This is an ornate plant growing wild and in gardens. It bears purple flowers-one of the petals of each flower bting turn Ed back in the form of a hood (hence the name " Monk ' s Hood ") All parts of the plant are poisonous. Its le aves have been mistaken for salads, and its root has sev e ral times been mistaken for horserad ish, which it somewhat r e sembles, but which it is most uniike in its tas te.

The extract of th e plant and its tincture are occasionally used in liniments, and are sometimes given internally in fev e rs in small doses. Tbe plant and ItS derivativeaconitine-hav e more than once figured in murder cases. The African arrow poison of former times contained aconite as a constituent. In the prominent signs and symptoms of poisoning by tbis deadly substance, convulSIons are very prominent as is numbness of various parts of the body One of the first symptoms is a marked tingling sensation in t h e mouth. A woman in Ireland kl.lled a man, and nearly killed another, it is said, by sprlDkllOg some powd e red aconite root over some greens she had prepared for their consumption.

(To be continued.)

Ooe of Bacup's most pressing needs for some time has bfen a new motor-ambulance to take the place of the vehicle which has been in service for the last d e cade and this want is shortly to be supplied by the M )tor-Ambnlance Fund Committee, who expect delivery early next month. About ;£ 120 is still rEquired to enable th e fund to meet the complete cost of the ambulance, and it is hoped that this amount will be speedily forthcoming.

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St. John J\mbulance Srigade.

Brigade Appointments, Etc.

AUGUST, 1926

The Acting Chie f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE LADY OORPS SUPT.

N O.3 ( EAS TERN ) DI STRICT.

M iss Ann ie Smith, Wellingborough Corps, 9 8. 26

TO BE OORPS OFFIOER.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Will iam Chesterton Biddulph and District Corps, 12 8. 26

Ambulance Officer John Hew is Allcock, Bull c roft Ma in Corps, 3.9. 26

J ames Robert P ri c e, Bullcroft Main Corps, 3.9 .26

Supt. Hamer Russell, Sheffield Corps, 26.8 .26

TO "BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

N o DI ST RICT

S idney B evan B enton, M .R.C.S, L.R.C P., N o 88 (\ Vest Ham ) Di v is ion, 31. 8.2 6

NO.3 (WES TE RN) DI STRICT.

David G. Roulston, M.B., B.Ch., Langley and District Di v ision, N orth Worcester Corps, 9 8 26

NO. 4 DIS f RICT.

Alfred Marsh, M.B., Ch.B , M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Chorley Divis ion, 26 8.26

No. 5 DI STR IC T

James P. Dav ie, M.A B.S c. , M.D., Chesterfield D ivis ion, 3. 9. 26

Vernon Bell, L. R. C.P , L.R.C.S E L.R.F.P.S EIland N ursing Div is ion, Halifax Corps, 14 7. 26

Edward J. Bilcldfe, F.R.C.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Lincoln "A " Division , Lincoln Corps, 3 9. 26

No. 6 DI STRIC T

Alexander Stalker, M B Ch. B , British Gas Light Co., Divis ion H ull Corps, 58.2 6

No .8 DI STRI CT.

Clement Cooke, M D , B.S., Horsham Division, 17. 8.2 6

Lawrence Dulake, M .B. , B.S ., M.R C.S., L.R.C.P 88. 26

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

N O.2 DI STRICT.

David Lewis Hopkins, Alton and District Division, 87 26

NO.5 DI STRICT.

Joseph Hendry H ill Brittains Cheddleton Division, 3 9 26

Corps Sergeant- M ajor John Bullard, Bullcroft DivislOn, Bullcroft Main Corps, 39. 26

Herbert Mart in, Carcroft Div ision, Bullcroft Main Corps, 3.9. 26

Albert Elson, Stockbridge and District Di v ision, Sheffield Corps, 267. 26

Ambulance Officer George F. Allen, Stapleford and San:i iacre uivision, 39.26

No. II DI STRICT.

Ambulance Officer James Wraight, Chatham Division, 20.8 26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

M ss Olga Livingston, East Croydon and Addiscombe Nursing D iv ision, 20.11.25

NO.3 ( E AS TERN ) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Offi c er Mrs. Auriel Gotch, Cytringan Nursing Division, Kettering Corps, 11.8.26

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Mrs. Edith Annie A g utter, Twywf'll Nurs in g Division, Ketterng Corps , 11. 8.26

NO. 4 DISTRICT.

M iss Alice Shepley , M ddleton Nursing Divis ion, 19 8 26

NO.5 DIS TRI CT Lady Ambulance Offi c er Miss H ilda Marie L o g a n O ssett

N urs in g Div is ion, Dewsbury a nd D istri c t Co r p > , 2 2 7. 26

M iss A l ice 1\l ary Paley, H a rro ga te Nurs ng Divis ion 39. 26

NO.6 DIST RIC T.

L1dy Ambulance Offi cer M rs. Ele a nor May E gg leton, Peel House Nursing Division, Hull C orps, 5.8 26

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFlOER.

No DISTRICT

Geo rg e Ernest Lew is , No 64 (K ent ish To wn ) D iv s ion, 10. 8 26

N O.3 ( W ESTE RN) D IST RIC T

Vd l iam H enry Co ggi n s , H eadquarters D ivisi on, Birm in g ham Corp s , 30.826

W ll iam Jame s Cook, M ed ica l Mi ss ion D ivisi on BIrm in gh am Corp s , 30.8.26

NO.4 DI ST RICT

Frederi c k Sm ith, Fleet wood D ivis ion , 198 26

No. 5 DI ST RIC T

Geor g e Edwin Buy t o n , 13 ritta in s Cheddleton D visi on , 39:::6

Ja ck Cr iddle, Bull cro ft Divi s io n, B ull c ro{t M a in Co rp s 3.9:::6

Walter Sharpe, B ent in c k Coll y Divi s ion, New Hu c kn a ll Coll ie ri es Corps, 267 26

Allen Aust in Roe, "A" D iv isio n , R o therh am Cor p s , 268.26

Ernest Whiteley, S ow er b y B r idg e D ivisi on 3.926

Edw in H enry R iseley , S taplefor d a n d Sandlac re D iv is ion 3 C) 26

NO .6 D ISTR IC T.

L a n c elot Moseley , Dudley and D ist r ic t D ivision, 17.8.26

Charles George Pres s , Ar g yle D iv isi on, Hull Cor ps , 17.826

Thomas L iddle, Wh itley Ba y and M onkseaton D ivi s on, • orth Tynes ide Corp s, 14 8 26

No. DI STRI CT

John B3. ker , C hat ha m D ivisi on, 20826

Albert Jesse Sh a rpe Ch i p s te ad Va lley Divisi on, 2 1. 826

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

NO .1 DI STR ICT

M rs. Mary Judd N o 46 ( En fi eld ) Div s ion 308. 26

NO.3 ( E ASTE RN) DI ST RICT

Mrs. V era Marion Ernest ine Cross, Cytr in g an N ur si ng D iv isIon, Ketterin g Corps, 11.8.26

Mrs Ol ive P erk ins, Ir c he.;ter l\urs ing Divi s ion, Well ingboro u gh Corps, 24 8 26

NO.4 DI STR ICT.

Mrs. Alberta Da v ies, M iddleton Nurs ing D ivis ion, 19 8 26

NO.5 DI STRIC T

Mrs. Nellie Atk inson, Barnoldswick ursing Divis ion, 39. 26 No.8 DrC;TRICT

Mrs. Ann Roder V allen c e, Teynham D :vision, 27.7.26

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

NO.1 DISTR ICT.

Miss Mary E v elyn Thomson, No. 14 ( Craigs Court) Nursing D ivis ion, 22 326

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS.

NO 2 DIST RICT

Edward Nelson Smart, Maidenhead Division, 7 8.2 6 NO.4 DISTRICT.

James Porter Thomason, Fleetwo)d Division, 19 .8 .26

NO.5 DI STRICT.

Joseph Roe, Haworth Division, Keighley Corps, 12 8 26

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS.

N O 4 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Sarah Heatherall, Salford Nursing Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 3. 9. 26

Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, Stockport Nursing Division, 17.8.26

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RESIGNATIONS AOOEPTED WITH REGRET. NO.5 DISTRICT.

La dy D ivisional Supt. L. P. BurtOD, Harrogate Nursing D iv ision, 6.926

Am bulan c e Offi cer D. Palmer, Bull c roft Division, Bullcroft Mai n Corp s, 4 9 26

Am bul a n c e Offi cer E. lredale, S owerby B ridge Div ision, 6 9.26 No . 8 DI ST RIC T.

Disl ric t Offi cer H . B. Everc;hed, 15.6.26

T RANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

Divisi onal Surgeon J. Mathews , Chesterfield D iv ision, 195 .2 6 DEATH.

Amb ul a n c e S is ter M iss n Hickson, Camberley and W indlesh am D ivision.

P. WILKINSON ( Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

t; to( t3rdnO of 1:bc Orbn o [ be b C'9p la of s r. Job n or J Cru9s lcm In 'Cbc 5t. 30hn Bmlmlancc :f13rigRbe.

PP.INCE OF WALES'S DISTRICT.

S UNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

OCTOBE R , 1926

Octob er 3rd o. 19 Di vi s ion South M etropolitan Gas Corps.

" 10 h 20 " Hampste a d.

)) I 7t h " 21 " Bromley.

" 2-lt h " H osp ital S a turday Fund.

3 1s t " 23 " Norwood.

Duty from 2 30 p m. to 8 p m. Key from St. J obn's Gate at 2 p.m. OF C H A PT ER GENERAL.

H.R. H . ! h e Grand P r ior has approved the following recomm en d atIOns of t h e Chapter - General made at its meet ing on t h e 2Jr d July, 1926 ;-

!h <l: t e ffiCi ent servi ce under the Re g ulat ions of the T errit Orial Bran c h, St. John A mbulance Asso c iati)n as sa n c t io ne d by H R.H. The Grand Pr ior in May 19 [2' be a llo ",,:, ed to c ount towards the Service M edal of the Order pr OVided th a t tho s e c laim ing su c h serv ice are now of the Bri gade.

it is cons idered desirable for Girl Gu ides to form D lvlsl .o ns the Bngade. Further, that it may be p er mls s a.ble If. by both for Girl Guides to wear the Ir GUide uniform when they form Cadet Divisions o f the . B rigade, w th the Cadet Badge on an armlet when o n B n g ade duty.

( 192 4 ) be amended to allow of ser.v lce ID Brtgade counting towards the Service M edal, Irrespect iv e of the break in service to those members at present serving in the Brigade.

COMPETITIONS.

Efficiency Cup was won by No 7 Toynbee Hall D IVI SIOn, led by Sergeant Trussler, with 89 marks; second N o. 19/ 4 S. Met. Gas Co ( Clapham ) Division 88 marks' t l lr d team, No. 20 Hampstead Division, 79 marks.' , The Cup was presented by Lady District Supt. Miss Ridewh? presented the Nursing Bowl to Ambulance Sister 1 11 SS No. 36 Nursing, East Croydon and Addis(o mbe DIVISion.

BRIGADE RE-E X AMINATION.

13 . Ambulance and Nursing Divisions are reminded that the Year ends on the 31st Decer;nber. Any member of a IVl Slon has not yet sat for Brigade Re -examination or has fatled for the year 1926, should be re-examined without as they likely to efficiency for the year.

h 11 all Officers ID charge of DIVISions take necessary action in t IS respect.

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OFFICERS ANNUAL DIN N ER.

Officers are reminded that the Annual D inner takes place on the 25th September at the Conn aught Rooms. All applications for tickets should be addressed to Captain L. L. Franks, No. District, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.I. The Commissioner hopes that all Officers will make an effort to attend this function.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commt'ssioner.

J MPORTANT NOTICE.

Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to g ive the date of publication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

N.C O.' s CL UB. - The usual monthly meet ing w ill be held on Thursday, O c tober 7th, at 7 30 p m. at W.H.S &S. Club, I I, M ilford-lane, Strand, W C.2 N. C.O.'s of the Prince of Wales

D istri c t are cordially in vi ted to become members. Objects of the Club are to provide opportunities for organis in g of social functiuns of various descriptions, instructional lectures, suitable to the advanceme1:t and enlightenment of ambulance work, and create a good fellowship in the brigade. Visits are also made from time to t i me to places of interest, especially that dealing with ambulance work. Anyone interested can come to the meeting, or write for particulars to.H. J. Palmer .( hon. sec. ), 70, New ington Green-road, N l.

The D iv is ional Surgeon of the 41st Nurs ing will del iver a course of lectures on Hyg ene at St. M ichael's Parish Hall, Stockwell Park-road, S .VV .9 commenc ing on 4th October at 8 p.m. Further particulars may be obtained from the Secretary, 44, Foxley-road, S. W 9.

No 55 (S OU TH ALL) DI YIS ION.- Tbat b a rd work makes happy leisure was amply proved by the members ()f the N o. 55 Ambulance and Nursing Div is ions at their garden fete on Saturday, August 2 1st, when the members, famil ies and friends spent a most en joy able time in the charming gardens of the V ic tory Club, Scolt's -rood, Southall (kindly lent by the comm ittee and secretary for occasion )

The fest iv ities opened with a nice tea arranged by the members of the Nursing Division, of which about fifty members and fr iends partook and thoroug hly enjoyed. Afterwards, the bree zy and genial directorship of Mr. A. W. Shead and Mr. Rudd , a rolli cking- programme of music, dancing and games was carr ied through and v ery heartily entered into.

Dur ing the evening the annual efficiency aw a rds were presented to the successful members of the Nursing Div ision. These awards were presented by Mrs. Roust, wife of Supt. Roust, of Horseferry -road D iy i::. ion. Supt. Roust was also p resent.

Commenting on these awards, whi c h took the form of medall ions and pendants, Supt. J. E. Taylor, of the Division paid tribute to the high standard of effi ci ency demanded and maintained by the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and remarked how gratified both he and h is rren felt at the wonderful way in which the nursing sisters had come to the front.

Supt. Taylor also voiced the sincere appreciation of all present of the ability and work of the jo int entertainment secretarie!', Mrs. V. Shead and Mr. C. Hardy, who were respom ible for the success and happ iness of the party. He regretted Dr. Secco.mbe, D ivisional Surgeon, Nursing Divis ion, was unable to be With them, and also thanked Mrs. Roust for presenting the awards, and Mr. Shead and Mr. Rudd for the excellent way they had carried out their duties as M C. s.

Dr. Brook, hon. surgeon to the men s Div ision, seconded Supt. Taylor ' s remarks, and hoped they would have a large attendance at the Course of First Aid Lectures, starting on Tuesday, 4th September.

MISS N. Lewis, lady Supt. of the Nursing DlvlslOn, thanked Supt. Taylor and Dr. Brook for their k ndly word s and practical to the Sisters in their work, and hoped that 10 the {utu! e, as In the past, the happy co-operation of the

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Nursing Sisters and Ambulance men would continue to command the esteem and respect of the general public, whom they jointly strived to serve.

The sisters who had qualified for the awards were as follows: -

Label and Pendant.-Miss Lewis (Supt.), Miss Bowler, :tIliss Gibbs, M iss Hampton, Miss !10pkins, Mrs. Mattingly, Miss Pavis, :tIliss Pickering, Mrs. WIlmot. ., Medallion and Pendant.-Mrs. Shead, MIss Coleman, Miss Webb, Mrs. Bunn, Miss Ray, Miss Grove, Mrs. The evening' s proceedings were of a happy IOformal nature. Mrs. Dickinson, Miss Pavis, Miss ]armey, Master Harry Shead, Miss N. Howe, and Mr. A W. Shead, responsible for the vocal numbers, .all. of whIch. were. heartIly received and enjoyed. Miss C. Dlckmson, M1ss GIbbs, and Miss Hampton ably presided at the piano, and Bradbury, and Fuel rendered some novel and stlrnng musIc on their concertinas.

The evening terminated with the hearty sing ing of " God Save the King," the members all agreeing that they would h.ave all the keener zest for their work for having had a happy time at play.

No. 4 District.

BLACKBURN.-On Saturday, August 7th, a combined parade of the after -named Units was. held at Blackburn; Accrington Corps, Padiham, Read and Slmonstone, Blackburn, Whalley and Great Harwood.

A total of 114 of all ranks paraded, and the Parade was under the charge of Corps Officer Wyllie, of the Accrington Corps were in attendance, together with the Bugle Band of the Blackburn Division.

After the Parade a tea was served, followed by a smoking concert held in the Headquarters, Blackburn Division.

LIVERPOOL.- The Liverpool Nursing Division tion ream were successful in winning the open competItIon for the Lady Bute Cup of the Priory of Wales. They were the only English Team in the Competition, and this is the first occasion on which the Cup has been taken out of Wales. In addition two members of the team, Lady Supt. Miss McCabe and Ambulance Sister Mrs. Jackson, came and respectively in the Patti Folland Cup CompetitIOn and IndIvidual Nursing Competition, open to all comers.

ROCHDALE.-The Roche Cadets (Rochdale) have made good progress, there are now 40 boys regularly attending under Mr. Denyer, Cadet Officer. The Band on a separate night under Adams for their music in addition to their ambulance practIce.

The Girl Cadets, numbering about 80 meet regularly under Cadet Officers Mrs. Bailey, Miss Whitworth, and Miss Leach.

Thirteen of the Girl Cadets who joined in 1922 have passed the Senior First Aid, and are now taking the Senior Home Nursing and Practical economical cooking.

A pleasant duty was performed by Mr: Simister. Whittaker, Chairman of the Bench, before the ordmary buslOess of the Petty Sessions at w?en he presented the Humane Society's CertIficate for lIfe-savmg to Herbert Gosling, a young man residing in a caravan near the Boat and Horses Inn, Hollinwood.

Mr. Whittaker related the facts and stated that on May 25th a boy named James Harkhorne was playing with other boys on the canal bank at Hollinwood and fell in. Gosling went to the spot in response to calls for help, but could not see the drowning boy. He seized a long pole and felt the body in the water .

With the aid of grappling irons he rescued the unfortunate lad, who appeared to be dead. Gosling, however, adopted artificial respiration. A doctor was sent for, but he found that Gosling's efforts were proving so successful that the medical man did not interfere, and after an hour's hard work Gosling

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restored the boy's breathing. The boy was then removed to Oldham I nfirmary where he made a com plett recovery.

S TOCKPORT.- An Ambulance Parade took place at Stockport on Sunday, August 1st in asso.ciation with t.he Battalion Cheshire in the celebratIOn of St. Julien s Day.

A total of 216 of all ranks paraded, drawn from the neighbouring units of the Brigade in Cheshire. The parade was under the charge of District Officer Lieut. - Colonel W. Chaloner, T. D., ] .P.

No. 5 District.

ARMTH ORPE. - The first Annual Competition for the Criddle Shield was held in the Vicarage Grounds at Armthorpe on Saturday, September 4th. Out of twentv-three tea.ms entered, twenty arrived to undergo a most exammatlOn by the judges. These gentlemen were Drs. Hame, Ashworth, Hart and Henry. The winners of the premier honours were mem'bers of the Prince of Wales' Colliery, o. I team, who, secured the Criddle Challenge Shield/and four miniature silver cups. Silverwoon team was second, received four solid silver medals WIth gold centres. The pn zes were presented by Div. Supt. Criddle, the donor of the S hield, and manager of the Markham Main Colliery. The Colliery Ambulance Band gave selections of music during the day under the baton of Bandmaster G. Wilson. The competition was splendidly organised and reflects great cred.it upon the Secretaries. Officers Orlando Boyce and CaptaIn Templeman. It is refreshing to know that, even in spite of the great strain and privacies occasioned by the coal stri ke, the great and noble work of the St. John 's men goes on. As one watched the teams at work, and witnessed the skill with which the " pat i ent" was handled, and the precision with which each unit took his respective part, and the smooth efficiency of the teams as a whule, one felt a sense of gl owing admiration, and an inclination to applaud. The individual tests wele of an exhaustive nature. Special mention might be made of the team captains. It was noticed how essential it is to be able-not only to superintend the treatment of the" case," but to give ready and intelligent explanations of the mode of pro c edure. The operat ior:s are entirely suppository, and a vi vid i magination is vitally essential.

No. 6 District.

DISTRICT CO MPETITIO NS, 1926-27.- Entries for these competitions must be in the hands of the local area secretaries, or the District Competition Secretary at 2, Osborne-ttrrace, Newcastle on Tyne, un or before 6th November, 192 6, with entrance fees of 5s. for each competition. AMBULANCE.

1. The Northumberland Bronze Shield.-Open only to Ambulance Divisions of the Brigade in the county of Northum berland.

2. The Durham Bronze Shield.-Open only to Ambulance Divisions of the Brigade in the county of Durham.

3. The Yorkshire Bronze Shield -Open only to Ambulance Divisions of the Brigade in the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire.

4. The Silver Challenge Championship Shield.- To be competed for by the winners of N os. I, 2 and 3 competitions. The winners of this shield shall represent the District in the " Dewar" Shield if they so desire.

5. The Robert Anderson Cup. -O pen to Ambulance Divisi.ms of No.6 District.

6. The Colonel F. W. Gibbon Bowl.-Open only to members of Divisions of the Brigade in No.6 District who have not previously been in a team holding any of the District trophies.

7. The District Staff Cups.-Held for one year by the individual members of the team coming next to the team winning the" Gibbon 11 Bowl.

8. The C. B. Palmer Challenge Trophy.-Open only to

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bona fide miners who are efficient members of Ambulance Divisi ons of the Brigade in the counties of Northumberland and Durham, and the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire. NURSING.

I. The Potter Cup.-Open only to Nursing Divisions of th e Brigade in the County of Northumberland.

2. The Palmer Cup.-Open only to Hursing Divisions of th e Brigade in the County of Durham.

3. The Ladies of Yorkshire Cup.-Open only to Nursing Divisions of the Brigade in the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire.

4. The Burdon Challenge Cup.- To be competed for by th e Winning Teams of 1,2, and 3 Competitions. The winners of this Shield shall represent the District in the ., Perrott" Cha llenge Shield, if they so desire.

5. The Ritchie Cup.-(To be held for one year). \Vill be awa rded to the Competitor m the Northumberland Team Yai ning the bighest number of marks in N O.4 Competition.

6 The Atkinson Cup.-(To be held for one year ) Will Ie awarded to the Competitor in the Durham Team gaining he highest number of in NO.4 Competition.

7.-T he Bevan Cup.-(To be held for one year).-\Vill be a wa rded to the Competitor in the Yorkshire Team gaining the hig hest number of marks in NO.4 Competition.

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Voluntary Aid Detachments for 5hro pshire.

THE Annual Inspection by the D.D.M.S. and the County Controller (Mr. W. Swire, C.B.E ), of the Women Voluntary Aid Detachments for Shropshire, tuok place in Shrewsbury on Jllly 7th.

The Inspection was held in the Quarry, which is Shrewsbury's public park, and seven detachments took part. Three St. John Am bulance Brigade, four Red Cross.

The Commandants received their orders only a few days before, and the Scheme prepared by Col. E. Cureton, V. D , Assistant County Controll e r, comprised the provision of four Regimental First Aid Stations, and one Temporary Hospital. The Detachments allocated for the work in the field had nothing provided for them, but one Army Bell Tent, which they found pitched readY I the remainder of the equipment they had to bring with them or improvise. Owing to the distance some of them had to come, they

The Roche Cadet Band.

\Ve believe this is the first Cadet Band to be organised.

Subj ect to the annual approval of the Acting Commissioner, the. members of the teams winning the District Challenge Shie ld, the" Gibbon 11 Bowl and the" Palmer 11 Trophy, will receiv e silver medals, the members of the teams winning Bronze Shields will receive bronze medals, and the members of tea ms winning nursing trophies will receive prizes.

DURHAM.-The "Coroner Graham 11 County Durham Amb ulance Challenge Shield Competition 1926-27.

This shield is intended for annual competition and is open to. teams of workers employed in any industrial occupation w!th lO the county of Durham who may be holders of the First AId Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association.

Full particulars may be obtained from the District Comp etition Secretary for the Brigade at 2, Osborne-terrace, New castle·on_Tyne, to whcm notice of entry must be befo re 1st November. Reduced entrance fee.

The North Mail Silver Shield is awarded to the runnersup i.n this competition and the members of the first team re cei ve silver medals.

tl When corresponding with Ad verUsers please men. on "Firat Ald."

only got to the Inspection Ground about one hour before the Inspecting Officer was due to arrive, but in that time they had prepared most t fficient First Aid Stations, with everything necessary to render First Aid to the sick and wounded in the field. Awnings were slung between motor cars, or trees, to provide {or temporary shelter, emergency operations or provision for contacts, if need be, and the kitchens contained everything well prepared and thought out. The Temporary Hospital was the V.A. D. Head quarters, which is a converted army hut. Two detachments w€re in charge there, and they equipped it thoroughly in every detail for 16 beds, including a complete operating theatre, kitchen isolation ward in the grounds, &c.

The cfficer detailed by the nD.M.S. was Lieut.·Co. E. W. Powell, R.A.M.C., of the Western Command, Chester. Boy Scouts, assisted by the [( serve members of the detachments acted as patientf. Each detachment in the field had a case which necessitated the application of a Thomas Splint. and Colonel Powell was particularly impressed with the manner in which thAY did their best to

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manipulat e this difficult appliance. After the Inspecting Officer had visited each First Aid Station and examined the patients the stretcher cases were conveyed by ambulance, und er' the transport Officer, Captain. Egerton Hume, and the sitters by Mis!'; Wace in her private car to the Temporary Hospital. On arrival they were treated as hospital cases, put to bed, and theIr wounds completel.y re-dressed , and again inspected by Colonel Powell on hIS visit to the hospital.

Tbe afternoon's work wound up with a Parade, and tea, kindly given by Mrs Cureton, in a hall.near by. The Inspecting Officer in his closing remarks saId how pleased he was to see so many new members, and that all Detachments were doing their best to b ecome efficient in the application of the Thomas Splint. He thought they had done remarkably well, and had provided a very. good T be County Controller also said a few words, 1D partIcular thanking Mrs. Cureton for her kind hospitality, and all the members for turning up in such good numbers. Col. J. Wesley, Secretary T A. Force , and Captain Hine tbe Transport Officer for the day, were present, WIth about 150 V.A D 's, and the followinK were the Detachments inspected :-

In the F ield ;-Salop 6, Tonbndge, Commandant, Mrs. Andrews.

Salop, 26 , Wbitchurcb, Commandant Mrs. Lambert , M B .E.

Salop, 30, Ludlow, Commandant Mrs. Van Berg e n, O.B.E.

Salop, 34 ) C hurch Stretton, Commandant Mrs. Hayward.

Salop, 36, Ellesm ere, Commandant Mrs. Mainwaring, O.B.E.

In the Hospital, Salop, z, Sbrewsbury, Commandant Miss Corser.

Salop, 16, Wem, Commandant Miss Parker.

The Third International Congress for Life Saving and First Aid to the Injured.

T HE Th i rd International Congress for Life Saving and First Aid to the In j ured was held in Amsterdam from the 6th to the 1 Ith Septemb e r, 1926.

In connection with the Congress an International F irst Aid Competition was held on the 6th and 7th Septem ber. The Railway (Wimbl.edon) team, which won the Inter-Ratlway Ambulance ShIeld 10 19z6, repres e nted the A mbulance Department of the Order, and teams were also sent from England by the British Rea Cross and the National Fire Brigades Association.

In the eliminating Competition held on the first day the competing teams included the three British teams and eight others representing Holland, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. The Southern Railway team obtained first place, entitling them to represent Great Britai? in final on the second day. In the final competltlOn thIS team again took first place with a total of 102 marks out of a possible 110, the teams repres enting the other countries being placed a3 follows :-

Holland 95 Belgium 7 2

Germany 63 D enmark 53

All the competitors in the eliminating competition were presented with a silver medallion bearing the head of

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the Prince Consort, and those in the final competition received silver medallions bearing the head of Queen Wilhelmina. The winning team was also awarded a handsomf' silver cup.

The members of the Southern Ratlway team were :Messrs. C J. Hatch (captain), J. H. Burrows, J. R. Turk, J. W. Simmons, and F. Smith, and they are to be congratulated on their success.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

N EW DIVISIONS.

The Chief Commissioner has sanct ioned the (ormation o( the followin g Divisions ;Ceylon.

Eastern Province Di Vision as from the 1st January, 1926 . South Africa.

N AT AL DIS TRICT.

Berea Cadet Ambulance D ivision as from the 28 th A pr il, 19 26

T RANSVAAL D IST RI CT .

Govern ment Printing Works ( Pretor ia ) D ivision, as (rom the 7th June, 1926. M iddelburg Division as {rom the 20th April , 1926 Pretoria F ire Br igade D ivis ion as (rom 1st July 1926.

C HRIST CHUR CH CORPS

T he photograph shown on opposite page is that of the A team S elwyn Nursing Div ision, Chr i stchurch Corps, New Z ealand.

The team has b e en very successful in competition work during 1925. It has won in Sub -District Competitions the First Aid Chal enge Cup, the Wylie Horne Nursing Cup, and with the Band C teams, the Association Cup. In the District Competitions it won the First Aid Challenge Cup and the D istrict First Aid and in Inter-district competitions the Wells shield. The Dominion Championship Competitions we re held at Dunedin at the close of the year when the Selwyn A team won the Horsley Cup (First Aid) and the Rose Bowl (Home Nursing) and the Individual Championship.

September,

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26 -FIRST AID.-

P u bl ished by jermission of Th e Dazly Malta Chronicle

A Cruise of the St. John, 1750.

rF com the official Archives of the Order of the Knights of St. John in Malta, and now pu blished for the first time ]

By MA JO R M. B. 1. RITCHAN, D S O , R. A. M C.

T HE B ARB ARY C ORSAIRS.

FO R several c t nturies the seaports on the African shores of t he Mediterranean were little more than a series of bases from which the Bar b ary Corsairs op e rated against the merchant shipping of th e C bristian Po wers.

Tunis, Al g iers, Tripoli, and several other ports thrived u pon the ill -gott e n ga ins o f th e se pirates ; captured ships wer e dispos e d of, crews and passeng e rs were se nt to the slave mark e ts and sold to the high e st bidder ; they endured

maintained a constant offensive against the Barbary Corsairs, and that was the Order of St. J obn. An account of the conditions prevailing in the Mediterranean, during the long period that piracy was tolerated, is contained in The Barbary Corsairs, one of the volumes of the Story &j the Natt'ons It in the Garrison L i brary, Malta.

THE NA VY OF TH E ORD.9:R.

The Turkish menace to Christian Europe diminished steadily from the beginning of the seventeenth century onwards, and the forces of the Order of St. J obn, then located in Malta, tended to become more naval than rr.ilitary, as it was on the sea that they were better able to meet their hereditary enemies. Up to the beginning of the eighteenth century, the navy of the Order was composed of Galleys, of which it posressed seven or eight. From tbis date ships of war were added, as aleS gave place to sails, and when the Order surrendered Malta to Bonaparte in 179 8, there were in the harbour two line-of-battle ships, a frigate, and four galleys.

During the stay of the Order in Malta, from 1530 to 179 8 , its navy was constantly engaged in fighting the

" A II Team, Selwyn ursing D ivision, Christchurch, .Z., with some of the trophies they have won.

AMBULANCE

BO XES FOR ROAD ACCIDENTs.-In

view of the increasing number of road accidents, the Tredegar (Mon.) Urban District Council cas been considering the provision of emergency First Aid outfits to be easily accessible when required. Accordingly, the Council proposes to erect First Aid ambulance boxes in various streets of the town, in co-op pration with the local branch of the St. John Ambulance A'lsociation. A list of the members of the Brigade is posted in each ambulance box, so that their immediate assistance may be summoned. The boxes have heen designed by the Priory of Wales, whose ambulance services are known throughout the principality. They much resemble sentry-boxes, and the key is hung behind a glass panel, which must be broken before the door can be opened.

untold miseries in the gallAys or on shore, with little hope of eventual release save by the payment of an exorbitant ran som, or by change of Creed. Though few took ad vantage of the latter method, and preferred torture and slave ry to renouncing their Faith, yet several of the more suc cessful pirates, and some rulers of the Barbary States, Wer e recruited in this manner.

distinguished men served for a time as galley

mcluding La Vallette himself, and historians of va noys eI?ochs and nationalities are united in condemning the lDactt?n and lack of combination of the European WIth to the depredations of the Barbary Co rsatrs. NatIOns were disposed to mitigitate the evil mo re by the payment of subsidies than by fighting, and no Power tackled the Barbary States successfully, after t?e close of th e Napoleonic epoch; it was not un tIl the third decade of the nineteenth c entury that these sea pests and their lairs were fina.lly stamped out. For more than two hundred years, however, one force

Barbary Corsairs, and in patrolling the trade routes of the Mediterranean, endeavouring to rid this sea of its pirates; and the Archives of the Order, still preserved in its former ca pi tal of Valletta, certain logs of ships and galleys that were employed upon this duty.

The log given below is that of the "San Giovanni,') flagship of the Squadron. This particular cruise was a short one, during which the ship did not fall in witb any hostile but it will perhaps serve to illustrate the routine type of voyage that was made constantly during the eighteenth century, and provide an impression of the sea life of the knights. The "San Giovanni JJ sailed from Valletta on the eighth of April, 1750, cruising alon g the southern coast of Sicily, and passing off Sciacca and the ishnd of Marittimo. She called at Cagliari, Sardinia, and at S. Stefano, a port on the mainland , south of the island of Elba, before proceeding to Leghorn. Here she embarked the Prior of Barletta, and returned to Malta, where she arrived on the third of June in the same year.

This particular log is written in French, although most of the others are in Italian. It is contained in Volume 1772 of the Archives, page 253 et seq. It appears to be the official copy of the ship's log, transcribed and registered in the Chancery of the Order, on the termination of the voyage, and bears at the end the signatures of the Chevaliers de Combreux and de Consise. The former was Lieutenant General of the Galleys; the latter held the appointment of Major, whose duty was to command the soldiers and gunners on board In effect he was Major of Marines.

A Copy of the Sailing Orders is included in the log, written in Italian and L'ltin. Several French words have been left in the translation of tbe log, as they appaar to be more expressive than their English equivalents. S Stefano is left as St. Estevan; coups de canon and coup pour coup are salutes of guns, replied to gun for gun; a la Dianlle, the morning watch; barbaresque, a Barbary corsair; Pinque, Xebec, Tartane, Cartel, Bousolle, Lunette, Martingale, Scam pavia, are types of small The drum battant aux Clzamps is a general salute, while rapdlant is be9.ting the assembly a compliment paid to high officialf'. Caravanistes were junior knights making their Caravans, in accordance vith the Statutes of the Order.

THE SAILING ORDER S.

Hospitalis et Magister J er.sem et Consilium Sancti Sepulchri.

Instructions to you. Religious in Christ. To our Well Beloved Fra Giacoma Francesco de Combreux, Lieutenant General of the Sea Forces of Our Sacred Religion) for the present voyage.

You will leave as soon as the weather will permit you, with the ship" San Giovanni," sail for the coasts of Italy and the shores of the Papal States, and protect these from the incursions of enemy \"essels, until the respective squadrons of Galleys are ready ror sea and able to take our place. Afterward, you will proceed to Leghorn, in order to embark the Venerable Prior of Barletta, Fra Sigigmon do Piccolomini, who desires to return to the Conv ent. You will then return along the coast to these waters, continuing to cruise off the coasts of Barbary and Tripoli, and coming back by Calabria to this General Port, when refitting and provisioning render this necessary. In whatever may happen during the voyage, you will govern yourself with the advice of the Captain and, as regards navigation, with that of the Pilots.

May Our Lord protect you. In witness hereof by these pres e nts our Magisterial seal in black wax is impressed.

Given at Our Convent in Malta on the sixth day of April, 1750.

Registered in the Cbancery.

THE LOG.

We came under the city on the 5th April, 1750, and at 7 a.m. on the 8th April we sailed with the wind from the south-west, fresh during the day, veering round to the north-west. In the eveni ng at six o'clock Cape Passero lay to the north- east, eleven leagues distant.

On the 9th April at 5 a.m. we observed the tower of Cape Patsero to N.N.E., three leagues distant. The wind during the night was north·west, very fresh. Between 7 and 8 a . m., being abreast of the tower on the Cape, the ensign was hoisted on the tower and a gun fired.

At 5 p.m. on the J 4th we spoke a Maltese pinque coming from Syracuse. She had no news of Barbaresques. 16th, a la Dianne (i.e , morning watch), we spoke

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two vessels, one Dutch, which came from Smyrna and was bound for Am sterdam, the other Swedish, from Alexandria to Leghorn. They had no news of Barbaresque.

) 7th. At 6.30 p. m. we observed Sciacca, and at 9· 30 we spok e a ship from Trapani to Venice.

18th. At 5.30 a.m. we saw the island of Marittimo to the north, four leagues distant.

19 th A fa Dianne we sighted a vessel which showed her ensign-Dutch. We showed ours.

Anchored at Cagliari. On the morning of the 21st we anchored in the Rade of Cagliari with the wind S.S.E., fresh. Shortly after anchoring we saluted the town with nine coups de canon It rerlied COlf} pour coup. A Swedish ship saluted the flag of the Commanc'.ant With five guns and we replied with tbree. The strong wind and high seas prevented 1. Ie Commandant from going ashore to take pratique to-day. I was sent only the next morning. I had ord e rs from M. Ie Commandant to go on his account and pay visits to the Viceroy, the Archbishop and the General in command of the troops.

On th;:l 22nd we saluted the V iceroy with fifteen guns. They replied gun for gun.

Sailed from Cagliari. On the 25th at 4 a.m. we sailed from Cagliari, with a light wind from N.N.W. At 7 p.m. we observed Monte Saoto in the north, eight leagues distant. The wind during the day was from the south, light.

A 5 p.m. on the 28(h April we anchored in the Rade of St. Estevan. M. Ie Commandant sent me ashore the same evening to take pratt'rJlt e, with order to enquire whether there was any news of Barbaresqes. There was none.

On the May 1st, the orne to anchor in the Rade a Maltese brigantine which came from Civita Veechia. She had no news of Barbarfsques.

The 6th of May we sailed from the Rade of St. Estevan with a light wind from the N.E. At 8 a.m. we discovered to the north ot Munte Cristo two ships, which proved to be a frigate and a Xebec, Neapolitan men·of-war, commanded by the Chevalier du Pesquere, who is well known to us. The Commandant hoisted the ensign and the Chevalies du Pesquere saluted it with eleven guns. We replied coup pour coup. He sent an officer on board to pay his compliments to tbe Commandant, following which the Commandant de Combreux sent me on board the Neapolitan vessels to thank M. du Pesq uere for his politer:ess, and to offer him our services. The ships had no news of Barbaresques) th5Y came from Port Longon and intended to cruise for som e days in this vicinity.

9th.-Again at St. Estevan. The Chevalier Gllarati was sent ashore to take pratique A French tartane which had put into St. Estevan on the 5th told him that abou t twenty days previously, near Cape Colonne, she had en counter e d a from Tripoli, which had captured a Cartel, a BousoUe, and a Lun ette and that next day it had captured a Neapolitan Martingale.

On the loth, a Maltese Brigr:mtine anchored at St. Estevan, coming from Civita Vecchia. He told us that in the Gulf of Sllcrno he had been chased by a Scam pavia, and that h e had rounded and given chase, but had no t been able to come up with it.

On the 16th at 7 a.m. we anchored in the Rade o f Leghorn, with a light wind from W.S.W. We saluted the town with seven guns, but it replied only with three Two hours after anchoring, M. Ie Commandant sent m e ashore to take pratique. I was ordered as usual to go to

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t he house of him who commanded at Leghorn. There was no one there except a Colonel. On his part, he sent n o one on board to pay his compliments to M. Ie C ommandant. The next d3.Y, the 17th, the Commandant d e Combre ux was at his house, but did not find him as he ha d already gone out At noon he came to return the C ommandant's call, at the house of the Consul, where we wt re. I was also sent on board an English frigate which ha d anchored some time before us, in order to pay our co mpliments to the Captain, and inform him that we were go ing to salute him. This we did as soon as I had re turned on board, with seven guns. He replied to us COlt} }oltr COltp.

The next day the English Captain came on board. T he re was only the officer of the watch (to receive him). He was saluted with cheers. On the 19th, M. Ie Co mmandant returned th,= VISIt. There was only one offi cer prescnt, and on this account M. Ie Commandant d d not step on board.

On th e 17th, a niece of the Grand Prior de Piccolo mioi came on board to see over the ship. She was re ceived by the soldiers with presented arms, the drum batlalll aN clzamjs, On disembarking, she was saluted wit h five cheers and with nine coups de canOl/

On the tvcning of the 20th the Grand Prior di Iccoomini embarked. He was salut e d with seven guns. ,h e soldiers with shouldered arms, the drums r epel!ant. T here came on board also M. Ie Duc Mattei, Grami'l'eJl oll r of Tuscany On disem barking he was saluted with seven b uns and five cheers, the soldiers with shouldered arms a nd the drum repel/allt.

At 5 30 a. m. on the 2 st we sailed from the Rade of The 29th, at 2 p.m., we spoke a martingale which came from Marseilles but it bad no news of Barbaresques. At 7 p m. we sighted the island of 1arittimo to the south.

On the 30th at 5 p m. we spoke a French ve3sel from Coron. He told us that on the 18th of the month he had se en a corsair barque from Tripoli. He had no other ne ws of Banbaresques He saluted our ensign with five guos and we replied to him with three.

On the the 3rd June at 5 a.m., steHing towards the o:;o uth-east, Gozo lay south-east from us at a distance of eventeen leagues, the wind from the north·west fresh. .At 4 p.m. we entered the Port of Malta with the wind north\Ve st. Monsieur Ie Grand Prior de Piccolomini was sa luted with five cheers on disemtarking. His Eminence (i e., the Grand Master) gave orders to M. Ie Commandant t? ' conduct the" St. John" to its joste in order to be di sarme d.

(Signed) Le Chev. de Combreux. Le Chev. de Consise, Major.

The Assi stant Com missioner for Suffolk of the St. Jo hn Brigade (Dr. S. O. Eades), accompanied by Dlstnct Officer A. H. W. Moffat, on Friday evening attende d a meeting of the Felixstowe Division at the Walto n Parish Hall, for the purpose of officill1y' bidding to the retiring Supt. (Mr. W. G. Emeny). Mr. roeny has been connecte d with the ambulance mm e ment In for something like 25 and is au hon se r b S Vlng rother of the Order of St. John. Supporting Emeny were Sergeants Burrows, RushbrooK, and Colhn s, and CarpI. Youngs, together with a full muster of membe rs.

j\mbulance News euttings from the

The Editor invites readers to send newspaper cuttings on matters oj general interest for inclusion in this colum.n.

OUT OF \VINDO\V ON STRETCHER.

Recently an Eren woman was knocked down by motorcycle, her back being injured. She was taken to her home. The doctor that she be removed to hospital, but forbade her being earned down the narrow staircase of the house. Eton Fire Brigade came to the rescue. Scaffolding was put up, and the window of patient's bedroom taken out. Then a pulley was erected, by merlns of whicb tbe specially protected stretcher was lowered to the street. The patient was conve) ed by motor· ambulance to Windsor Hospital.E Vf)ling ,Yews.

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I n a collision between a motor-car and a taxicab on the front at Eastbourne a can of petrol carried on the running board of the car burst and set the car on fire. A lady and her sister, who were in tbe car, were taken to hospital suffering from burns and cuts from broken glass.-Evem·llg /llews.

No. II District.

The Deal and 'Walmer Division were present at Divine Service at St. Georges' Churcb, Deal, on Aug ust 1st, when the sermon was preached by Bishop Taylor·Smith, C.V.O., Sub· Prelate of the Order.

Chipstead Valley Division annual inspection on August roth was taken by District Officer Drinkwater, H.S.B. It was followed by a concert and presentation of awards. The Cadets of Division are conducting an active recruiting campaign, relYing largely on the distribution of copies of this journal, and the literature to which we have already drawn attentIon In our columns.

Ladies connected with the Co-operative Guild made themselves responsible for the refreshments, and a delightful musical programme was provided by friends.

Reading assize courts were the venue for the annual inspection of the Aldershot Ambulance and Cadet Divisions and the Reading Division. Accompanied by Assistant Corn· missioner B. Hemphrey, M.n.E , H.S. B., and DiHrict Officer E. J. Prew, H.S.B., Commissioner Richards was evidently "ery pleased with the appearance of tbose on parade. Some very inter esting- displays were given by the Aldershot Cadets under Cadet Officer Dean. At the conclusion of the insp ect ion a of Long Service Awards were presented by the Commissioner.

The Commissioner also attended the Hither Green Division inspection on August 24th. A valuable work is being performed under the leadership of Supt. W. H. Smith, who, for many years, has not spared himself in promoting a high standard of efficiency.

The Textbook Revision Committee will shortly be engaged in revising the manual FiRST AID TO THE INJURED and would be pleased to consider any suggestions from those interested in the subject. Letters should be addressed to the Textbook R.evision Committee, c / o the Chief Secretary, Ambulance Department, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.I.

AID.- September, 6

Food and Drink.

BY A. T. SCHOFIELD, M.D.

( COJltz'nued

from page 42.)

Vegetable. - Potatoes are principally valuable on account of the C. they contain. They are thus body warmers; but it must be remembered that at least threefourths of them are water. The very best way of cooking them is by steaming them in their skins. Cooking by steam is excellent also for preserving the juices of meat, fish, &c., and, once a proper steamer is brought, the whole dinner can be cooked with less watching and at less cost than in any other way.

Green vegetables are very valuable for the plants and the salts they contain, which are very necessary for purifying the blood. Watercress is very wholesome in the spring. Most ripe fruits are wholesome and generally contain a good deal of C, or body warmer. SlgO, tapioca, and arrowroot are light but not very nourishing.

Sugar is of the utmost value as a food, and is easily digested. Eaten in excess as food it produces acidity and indigestion. As regards the comparative cost and value of food, it may be noticed that, of formers one egg contains as much as fifteen oysters, and -l lb. rumpsteak contains as much as five dozen.

We will now consider how this food is best eaten, and what sorts are suitable under different circumstances.

It is a good rule to take three meals a day, and it is Exceedingly foolish to let the stomach fast above six hours at a time while working. After the principal meal, in order to ensure perfect digestion, some leisure should be allowed.

One of the best signs of robust health is the ability to eat a hearty breakfast. Every effort ought to be made to eat a sufficiency of nourishing food. It is lamentabl e to think how many, amongst young women especially, fall victims to disease which attack them in a half-starved condition, brought on voluntarily by foolish dislike to meat, and by not taking a sufficiency of good vegetable food to supply its place. No human being can exist on weak boiled tea and a little white bread and butter.

Soup is good for all ages, just because it is warm, and hot tood is more nourishing than cold, and also because, properly made, it contains C O H.N.

An immense number of soups can be made of animal and vegetable food, without hutcher's meat.

Dripping, bacon, milk or eggs will do as well, and they are all animal foods.

The following are two recipes for good soup, one with meat and one without.

W£th Meat.--Cut some meat into pieces, and stew for two hours. Then add to the meat and broth flour o f any kind to thicken it, and as much milk as you can spare. L t. t it stew another hour and flavour with salt.

W£thout Meat.-One quart of water, i pint of green or split peas, 2 potatoes, I onion, lettuce, mix t teaspoonful of sugar, oz. of dripping, tablespoonful o f flour or oatmr.al and pepper and salt. Simmer till all is quite tender and add i pint of milk. Soup is more digestible if bread is eaten with it.

Children should never be forced to eat what they do not like;. the appetite and taste are fairly safe guides, as a rule. Glrls, however, between 14 and 20, are often very

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fa nciful, and take greatly to tea and slops. They should ha ve at least one good meat meal a day and if at work two. S ugar is a very good food for all ages; it is very nourishin g and easily digested. It does not decay the teeth, but th e acids of indigestion do. No work should ever be done on an empty stomach. A bundant green vegetables and fat in some form is most im portant.

A good meat meal greatly increases mental vigour wh en digested, but many people cannot digest a cut off the joint as well as a long dinner of many courses.

Food varies very much in different countries. The Es quimaux near the pole eat little but fat and oil the Mex icans near the tropics eat corn cakes and no meat the South Americans eat horseflesh and no bread; the Ch inese eat rats, cats, snakes, monkeys, and eggs when ba d, but never taste milk. In sickness we must remember tha t disease always hinders nutrition. We therefore di minish the food as the t::!mperature rises-up to 101 degs. se mi-solid above that it should be fluid. As the cell

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bacon (no lean), bread, fresh butter; 1.0, milk pudding biscuit and butter, and half pint hot water; 6.0, fish of fowl, greens (no potatoes), on3-third pint claret; 9.0, half, pint hot water; 11.0, half pint hot water. When better, we still carefully avoid all alcoholic excess, all hot or baled fats, all partly cooked starch, all soups and pastry.

Turning to beverages, we need not say much about coffee and tea, which properly made, and taken in moderation, are free from harm. Cocoa, except when made clear from nibs, is not a beverage, but a food, so is milk, and it is a mistake to gi ve these as beverages for thirst or to dilute food. Considering, however the national importance of the right use of one particular beverage, alcohol, we will now enter fully into a consideration of it.

The importance of the right understanding of the value of alcohol is beyond all dispute, and must be an excuse for the space devoted to it. We are agreed that alcohol is a poison, taken in excessive quantities, and no other poison is taken so invariably as a food and as an article of everyday use. In this, indeed, constitutes its

tis sue wastes too rapidly in fever, articles that arrest this suc h as alcohol, tea, etc , are good.

If the heat is under 104 degs. milk, eggs, thin soups, and plenty of water can be given; over this temperature wat er only, or ice, or whey, and alcohol in small and repe ated doses.

Certain diseases are due to deficient food of the right sort-some forms of dyspepsia, consumption, &c. The rem edy is, alter the diet to suit, with plentv of air and as mu ch exercise as possible.

Other diseases are due to excess of food, such as obesity, gout, rhematism, biliousness, acute and chronic dy spepsia.

For obesity we stop all carbon diet and live on the pr oteids.

For gout and severe dyspepsia we take little food at firs t, but lots of fluid, somewhat as follows: 7.30, half-pint hot water; 8 0, weak tea and milk, one slice fat

d lnger for where the dose that is poisonous begins, and tr e dose that is harmless ends, no man can define.

(To be contz'nued.)

The new headquarters of the Hebburn Division, St. John Ambulance Brigade, was opened on September 4th in the presence of a large gathering of prominent townsmen, ambulance workers, and others. Mr. James Watson, who presided, said that the scheme which had now been completed, the provision of a permanent building for the BrigadE', had long occupied the mind and attention of those who were interested in ambulance work in the town, and more particularly the Officers of the Brigade who had made themselves responsible for the carrying out of the work.

Mr. J. T. Batey, who declared the building open, referred to the various stages through which the movement had passed since he became associated with it in 1903.

Ambulance Officer C. Hanmer, the official demonstrator of the S.J.A.A., thanking Lord Halifax for his generous support to the Goldthorpe Division.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, AUGUST, 1926.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned ;-

To be Corps Superintendents.

CAR l\IARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Corps Secretary Brinley Richards, Amman Valley Corps, 17.8.26

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Corps Inspector of Stores George Storey, Newport (M on. ) Corps, 3°.7. 26

To be Corps Secretary.

CARl\IARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Ern ie Williams, Amman Valley Corps, 17.8.26

To be Corps Treasurer.

CARMARTH ENSHIRE CENTRE.

Corps Inspector of Stores David Thomas, Amman Valley Corp" 17.8.26

To be Corps Inspector of Stores.

CARl\IARTHENSHIRE C ENTRE

Private William Phillips, Amman Valley Corps, 17.8. 26

To be Divisional Superintendents.

CARM ARTHENSHI RE CENTRE.

Private William Howells, Ammanford Division, 17.8.26

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Sergeant Enoch Jones, Abercanaid Division, 19.826

To be Lady Divisional Superintendents.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Mabel Turner, Bargoed Nursing Division' 3°.7. 2 6

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRl3'.

Ambulance Sister Gwen Williams, Fernhill Nursing Division, 17.8 .26

To be Ambulance Officers.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Sergeant Jonathan Jeffries, Duffryn Aman Division, 14.8.26

C ARMARTRENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private James Pickton, Ammanford Division, 17.8.26

GLA MORGAN CO UNTY C ENTRE.

Private Thomas Fox, Gelligaer Division, 3° 7. 26 " " Williams, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Division, 10.8.26

To be Lady Ambulance Officers.

GLA MORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Helen Limbr ic k, Bargoed Nursing Division, 3 0 .7. 2 6

To be Lady Am bulance Officers for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambul aI?c:e Sister Jessie Irene Salmon, Kenfig Hill Nursing DI vI sIon, 30.7.26

To be Ambulance Officer for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRK.

Private William Thomas Williams, Cwmgwrach Division, 4. 8 2 6

To be Sergeants.

A BE RDARE CENTRE.

Private Dafydd Evans, Duffryn Aman Division, q.8.26

CAR l\IARTHE NSHIRE CENTRE.

Private William Davies, Ammanford Division, 17 .826

GLAl\lORGAN COUNTY CENT RE

Corporal John Ed ward 'Williams, Aberdulais District Division, 19. 8 2 6

Private Phillip R. Price, Gelligaer Division, 3°.7.26

MONl\lOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corporal Ernest Powell, Tredegar Division, 23.8.26

II William J. Walters, Tredegar Division, 238.26 BOROUGH OF RHON DDA CENTRE.

Private John Williams, Cambrian Colliery Division, loS.:2 6

To be Corporals.

CARMAR THENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Alistair Hicks, Ammanford Division , 17.8.:;6

" William Benjamin Llewellyn, Ammanford Division, 17.8.26

CARN ARVONSHIRE CENTRE.

Private James Griffiths, Llandudno Di"ision, 3°.7.26

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Ivor Down, Aberdulais District Division, J9 .8.26

" Richard Edwin Jenkins, Gelligaer Division, 30.7.:26

" Thomas Idris Lewis, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Division, 10.8.26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Roland Clapp, Cwmbran Chemical Works Divis io n, 24·8 26

Private William John SmIth, Cwmbran Chemical Works Division, 248.26

Brinley Owen, Tredegar Division, 23 8 26

" George H. Evans, Tredegar Division, 23.8.26

" Benjamin Evans, Tredegar Division, 238.26

" Albert Charles Edwards, Tredegar DiVIsion, 23 8 26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private William David Evans, Cambrian Colliery Division, 10.8 .26

Private Trevor HopKins, Cambrian Colliery Division, 10.8.26

" Byron Edwards, Cambrian Colliery Division, 10 8.26

To be Divisional Secretaries.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Alistair Hicks, Ammanford Division, 17.8.26

GLAMORGAN COUNIY CENTRE.

Private Thomas William Anstey, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division, 22.7.26

Private Charles Frederick Fricker, Gelligaer Division, 24.8.26

To be Lady Divisional Secretary.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Edith Jones, Bargoed Nursing Division, 30 .7.26

To be Divisional Treasurer.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

.Private Thomas Edmund Bowen, Ammanford Division, 17.8.26

To be Lady Divisional Treasurer.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRK

Ambulance Sister Maggie Goodall, Bargoed Nursing Division, 30 .7. 2 6

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T o be Divisional Storekeepers. CENTRE.

P rivate John Mustow, Ammanford Division, 17.::>.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA C ENTltE.

Privat e Thomas Richard Thomas, Ferndale Division, 18.8. 26

To be Lady Divisional Storekeepers. CITY OF CARon F CENTRE.

Ambula nce Sister Vida James, Cardiff Nursing Division, ).8 .26

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

\rnbulance Sister Mabel Isabel Leonard, Bargoed Nursing Division, 3°.7.26

To be Cadet Corporal.

MON:\[OUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Ca det Ronald Rowles, Pontnewynydd Cadet Didsion, 6.S 26

Div isions Registered.

GLA1IORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Division ( Neath Corps), 28.726

Bargo ed Nursing Division (Lindsay Corps), 30 7. 26

Cadet Division Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cern Cribbwr Cadet Ambulance Division ( Aberavon Corps) 108.26

Accepted with Regret.

GL.\MORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Serg eant W. Blank, Bargoed and District Divisio n, 4. 8 26

Deat h. COUNTY CENTR l::.

Privat e Ernest Figgins, Great \Vestern Colliery Division.

Awa rd of Service Medals and Bars to Service Medals.

Service Medals have been awarded to the following ;-

GLA:\IORGAN COUNTY CRNTRE.

Su pt. G. H. Rigsby, Caerphilly (G.W.R.) Division.

Maj or Andrew vVoodroj'(e Anderson, Bridgend Corps.

MONlIIOUTH S HIRE CE TRE

Am bulance Officer Harry Jones, Cwmbran Colliery and Po ntnewydd Division.

Cor ps Secretary S. H. I\Iog ford, Pontypool and District Corps.

Am bulance Officer Frank Thomas, Abertillery D ivi sion.

Su pt. H. J Lewis, Abergavenny Division.

Priv ate A. Roberts, Abergavenny Division.

MONTGOl\1ERYSHIRE CENTRE.

Cor ps Secretary J. M. Bond, Powysland Corps.

Am bulance Officer T. Jones, Welsh pool Division.

Lad y Supt. Lorna E. B. Helliar, Welshpool Nursing Division.

Lad y Ambulance Officer Louie Humphreys, Welsh pool Nursing Division.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Priv ate J obn Lewis, Merthyr Borough Di vi sion. CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Am bulance Officer George Clemett, Barry Dock Division.

PrIva te William Tamlyn, Barry Dock Division.

Lad y Supt. Mabel M. Kernick, Cardiff Nursing Division.

A bar to the Service Medal has been awarded to ;_ BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Sergea nt William James Harding, Newport High Street Railway Division.

PrIvate William Ellis, Newport Town Division BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Corps Supt. Thomas J ames Evans, Rhondda Fach Corps. BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Cor ps Secretary Samuel Jones, Dowlais Corps.

General Interest.

A MBULANCE COMPETITIONS AT THE ROYAL WELSH AGRICULTURAL SHOW, BAN GOR.

An impetus to ambulance work in the northern counties of Wales was provided last month by the Royal Welsh Show at Bangor on August 4th, 5th, and 6tb.

The Society again conformed wIth its practice of recent years and made provision in tbe Bangor program.ne for ambulance competitions, which w e re organised by the Priory and proved a great attraction on the two last days of the Show.

On August 5th the "Lady Lynn Thomas" Cup was competed for by teams of ladies in Wales and Monmouthshire bolding recognised certificates of fficiency and the "Sir J obn Lynn Thomas " Shield by qualified male teams in Wales and Monmouthshire. The Judges were Dr. R. D Thomas (Welshpool), Dr. Owen Morris ( Newtown), and Dr. F. Caldecott (L1a ndudno). A large number of people who had watched the teams at work attended tbe s ubsequent distribution in the Show Ring by Lady Ptnrhyn, of the trophies and prizes, awarded as follow ;SHIELD.

1st Bangor L.M .& S. Engineering Dept. 2nd Llandudno No. 1 3rd Llandudno NO.3

CUP.

1st Portmadoc '"

2nd Flint V.A.D. No. 6

225 207t

The final day's am bulance events were the contests for the "Mrs. K. L. Buckley" Cup, open to teams of men resident in Flintshire, Dcnbigbsbire, Carnarvonsbire, Anglesey, Merionethshire, and Montgomeryshire, and the "Skinner" Shield for teams of ladies in North \Vales and Shropshire. The following adjudication was giv€n by Dr. Caldecott, Dr. Owen Morris and Dr. H. O. Hughes (Hawarden) ;-

"MRS. K. L. BUCKLEY" C UP.

1st Bangor L.M .&S. Engineering Dept. 3 20 2nd Llandudno o. 1 3 18 ')rd LIandudno Junction 222t " S KINNER" S HIELB.

1st Flint V.A D. No.6 20 3

2nd Portmadoc o. 2 182!

At the conclusion of the compe ti tion the Mayor of Bangor (Councillor T. Vallance,' J.P.) presented the trophies to the winning teams.

Apart from the inclusion of these the Authorities of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society gave expression to their recognition of the importance of am bulance wo rk by arranging for qualified personnel to be in attendance for duty during the full period of the Show. Tbe Priory was responsible for this public duty, and a total number of thirty·eight cases were treated by voluntary workers of the Order and Society to the satisfaction of all concerned.

L OCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITIES AND FIRST Am.

Practical steps are now being taken to ensure that boys and girls in elementary schools in Wales shall receive teaching in preliminary first aid and home nursing.

Although many certificated teachers are qualified in these all-important subjects, no definite provision has bp.en made and they do not form part of the ordinary school curriculum.

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The Juvenile Education Authorities in Wales have bad under consideration the question of training in tbis direction, and now bope to put into force a scheme whereby scho:l children may be given suitable lectures in first aid and .heme nursing, if necessary out of school hours. It is a "'Iticipated tbat tbe offer recently made to the Local Educati: 1 Authorities by the Priory for Wales to provide a :trained personnel to be responsible for this teaching will be readily accepted.

In many Centres, members of the St. John AmbulaGce Brigade have ltctured in the schools on tbese subjects with satisfactory results, and arrangements havt been :made, also, for unemployed boys and girls to receive first aid teaching from members of the Priory at certain Unemployment Training Centres.

Tbe Priory is ready to render assistance in connection with Evening Continuation Classes in ambulance and bome nursing, organised by the Education Autborities j and competent education officials bave ventured to suggest for tbe consideration of local Education Committees, that there is a wide field of usefulness open to them in the institution of such classes.

Centre Reports.

DENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

An interesting event took place on Friday, August 20th, when, at the kind invitation of Lord and Lady Howard de Walden, the Chirk Division held its annual inspection.

Among those present were Lord and Lady Howard de Walden, the Hon. John and Miss Bronwen Scot Ellis, Mr. Ernest Craig, M P., Mrs. Weedon Smith, Mr. J. Darlington (Chairman, Denbighshire Centre), Miss Darlington, Mr. A. Wood, Mr. Wilkin, Mrs. Wilkin, the Rev. W. J. Lloyd, Major and Mrs. Weston, Mrs. Murrey, Dr. C. E. Salt (County Commissioner), Mrs. Salt and Dr. J. H. Marshall.

A drill display was given by the Division, under the command of Divisional Supt. David Jones, followed by a competition, in which five teams from the Division took part. The judges, Dr. J. H. Marshall and Major Weston, made the follvwing awards :-

I.-No.2 team (captain, C. H. Davies)

2.-No.4 team (captain, Thomas Roberts )

3·-N o . 5 team ...

4.- N o. team

5·-No 3 team

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GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

CAERPHILLY SU B DISTRICT.

Encouraging reports have b e en received from Staff Officer W. Hares on annual inspections It cently conducted by him on behalf of the Commissioner for Glamorgan. At D.!ri, on August 12th, members of the Deri Ambulance Division and the Cadet unit paraded for inspection. Special comment was made on the remarkable improvement in the :;tandard of efficiency displayed by the Senior Division, and the work of the Cadets, who are now fully equipped and in uniform, reflected great crcdit on their officers. The inspection of the Brithdir Division took place on August 9th. Tests in the various drills and First Aid work were carried out to the entire satisfaction of the Inspecting Officer, who expressed pleasure at the excellent progress made. Every effort is being made to reduce the debit balance of £300 on the headquarters of the Division, and in this respect the industrial situation i3 keenly felt.

Members of the public preSEnt at the insp ection conducted at Nelson on July 24th by Staff Officer William Hares witnessed a splendirl di s play of efficiency. U nits on parade represented the Gclligaer, Nelson, Bargoed and District and Penallta Ambulance Divisions and the Bargoed Nursing Division. The Nelson Silver Band in attend· ance.

PON T YPRIDD

The task of maintaining interest among am bulance workers in the districts most affected by the industrial position is engaging the constant attention of Brigade Officers. The Pontypridd Corps Officers organised a novel event on Saturday, July 31st, wh i ch was immensely appreciated by all who took part.

Ambulance Divisions in the Corps were invited to enter a walking race from Treforest to Beddau, a distance of 4t miles, and at Church Village, a half-way point on the route, to treat a patient for supposed injuries. Members of the Cadet Divisions acted as patients and after their imaginary ills had received attention they took part in a race to Beddau.

September. 19:16.

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ments were undertaken at the request of the Hon. Sec., Mr W. H. Boon , of the Welsh Baseball Union.

Excellent progress was shown at the annual inspection of the Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions in Kenfig H ill, conducted by Sub-CommIssioner Lemuel Jones.

T he total muster numbered over ISO and Corps Secretary E. A Howe assisted the Sub-Commissioner in h is ci e tailed inspection. All Divisions showed efficiency i n their p erformance of foot drill , hand seat and stretcher d rill, and the manner in which the cadets carried out their work was very creditable to their offic e r-in-charge, Corporal D. T. Jenkins.

Mr. Lemuel Jones expressed satisfaction with the i nspection. He congratulated the D ivisions on their contin ued interest, which had been the means of their attaining a prominent place in competitive work, and encouraged th em in their practical work among the local public . A vot e of thanks Wll.S unanimously accorded to the Sub-

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

MERTH YR UNITS INSPECTED.

Over two hundred and twenty members of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions in the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil Centre were inspected by their Commissioner, Chief Constable D. M Davies, on Saturday, 24th July, at the St. David's Church Hall.

The Taff Valley Corps, represented by the Merthyr, Cefn Coed, Ab e rcanaid, Treharris and Troedyrhiw Am bulance Divisions and the Merthyr Nursing Divisions, paraded in command of Supt. D. Tones, and Supt. S. J ones was in charge of the Dowlais Corps, comprising the DO'iVlais, Fochriw, Bedlinog and Penydarren Divisions.

Mr. D. M. Davies, accompanied by the President of

51 marks. 50 " 48 " 3 2 " 28 "

Following the interval, the Commissioner invited the Lldy President, Lady Howard de Walden, to present medals to the winning teams, and certificates, vouchers, medallions and labels to the students successful at the recent Examination.

The County Commissioner paid high tribute to the Division for the work done and the success of the Class under the Divisional Surgeon, Dr. T. Hampson. Reference was also made to the untiring interest of Divisional Supt. Jcnes.

A vote of thanks was proposed to Lord and Lady Howard de Walden by Me. G. Higginson, seconded by Supt. D Jones, for their continued kindness in entertaining the ,Division on this annual occasion. Her in response, said ir gave her great pleasure to do anythmg for its benefit.

senior contfst resulted as follows :-ISt, Private W. D. Evans; 'lnd, Private A. Read; 3rd, L. Burt; 4th, Private W. Liles. The first five junior competitors were: 1st, A. Thomas; 2nd, G. Ruberts; 3rd, C. Williams; 4th, W. Price; 5th, F. Martin

Monetary priz given by the Corps and Divisional Officers, were presented at Beddau by Councillor Nathanial Thomas, T.P., who expressed pleasure in being given an opportunity of taking part in the activities of the Brigade, and encouraged the Cadets to continue the work they had undertaken. Refreshments were provided by the Officers, after which all proceeded for a country ramble.

DEATH OF PONTYPRIDD MEMBER.

The death is reported with deep regret of Private Ernest Figgins, 4 2 , Llandraw-road, Maes-y -coed, Pontypridd.

A largt number of members of the Great Western Colliery Division, to which Mr. Figgins was attached, and representatives of other Divisions in the Pontypridd Corps attended the funeral on Monday, 16th August. Among the Officers preseot were Corps Supt. W. Evans, Corps Officers C. Floyd and W. Townsend, Divisional Supt. W. Lewis, Ambulance Officers J. Dobbs, J. Phelps and L. Parker.

The Chairman of the Ambulance Committee and some of the Judges at the Royal Eisteddfod of Wales-Swansea, 1926

Left to right :-Dr. Collins Lewis, Miss Harbutt (Brunswick ursing Home ) Miss F. M. Hodgins, G.B.E., R.R.C. (Matron-in-Chief, vVar Offi ce), Miss Scovell ( Matron, Swansea Hospital ) Miss Gemmie (Swansea Hospital).

C ommissioner, whose own enthusiasm is an inspiration to a ll the Divisions under his command.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

PUBLIC DUTY.

Arrangements have been made, at the request of the Secretaries of the Cardiff Athletic and Cardiff City Football Clubs, for ambulance personnel to att end the football matches at the Cardiff Arms Park and Ninian Park during the 1926'27 session. An addition h as bten made to the usual provisions and this year members of the Nursing Divisions are also to be in attendance for vuluntary duty.

Members of the Cardiff Emergency Division, with Staff Officer B. E. Maberly in charge, volunteered for ambulance duty at the International Baseball Match on the 2nd August at the Cardiff Arms Park. The arrange-

the Centres, Mr. Tudor Davies, and Staff Officers H. Jones and A. Lucas, presented awards and certificates after the inspection.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

LLWYNPIA JUNIOR CLASS.

An interesting meeting was held at Llwynpia on Saturday, 31st July, when the Junior Ambulance Class, trained by Ambulance Officer W. R. Matthews, was invited to "Glyncorne)," the residence of Mr. H. H. Evans (General Managers Consolidated Cambrian, Ltd.) to celebrate their members' success at the recent exammation. Forty-three certificates of efficiency were presented by Mr. Victor Evam, M A, LL B., who encouraged the boys, in an interesting address. to be faithful to the work they had undertaken. Mr. H. H. Evans, whose readiness to assist in the development of the ambulance movement is

demonstrat e d by generous support at all times, pr esented each boy with a small gift to commemorat e his first success and En coura ge furth e r interest.

DIN AS J UNIOR CLA SS

A t the B e thania Chap e l, D i nas, o n ,28th July, Dr. H. D. Ll e we llyn, Pe nY5rai g , pr e sided ov e r a conc e r t or g anis e d by the local Am b ulanc e D i vis ions An e xcellent programme of music wa s arranged in which Madam Reynolds Davies, Messrs. T. Rees and E. Lloyd took part, and Mr. W L. Vickery, L R.A M., provid e d t he accompaniments.

During the e vening Mrs. D H. Llewellyn pr e sented

First Aid certificates to tw e nty -six succ e ssful stud e nts of the D inas Junior Ambulance Cl a ss, complimen!in6 their instructor, Ambulance Offic e r W. R. Matth e ws on the splendid results of his training. An addr e ss was given by Mr. Ezra Morgan, M.E., Blaenclydacb, who is keenly interested in the ambulance

Y NYSFE IO DIVI SIO N'S L os s.

Over eighty Officers and m e mb e rs of th e Brigadfl, in command of the Commissioner for the Rhondda, C aptain T. E. Richards, attended the funer :?l on Saturday, 7th August, of Mr. S. Mainwaring , vice President of the Ynysfeio Division and an offic ial of the Ynysfeio Coll ieri e s.

Although holding no active Brig a d e rank, the late Mr. Mainwaring was a strong support e r of ambulance work. H is assistance was not confined to the Ynysfe io Division, in which he was particularly intere s ted ; he was a r e cognised friend of ambulanc e work generally and the loss of his influence and help will be felt by all Divisions in the district.

News in Brief.

D ivisional S upt. R H. Parker has be e n pres e nted with the twenty·five years gold medal of the Great Railway Ambulance Centre. Mr. Parker is an Officer of the Dowlais A mbulance Division and in addition to his long record of ambulance work in Gonnection with the railway, has for many years been an active Brigade worker.

C orps Secretary W. J. Morgan, report i ng the result of the annual comp e titions held in conjunction with the Aberdare Flower Show on August 4tb, expressed regret that a larger nurrber of entries was not received for the " Harry Banks" Shield. Nursing teams are asked to bear this event in mind when arranging their programme for the coming year. The present holders of the trophy are the C wmamam Nursing Team.

Articles received last month for distribution to the sick through the Medical Comforts Depots of the Priory, included a carrying chair from the "Rev e rend of the Lord Ninian Hospital, Cardiff, and a supply of sphnts and surgical equipment kindly given by Mrs. de Vere Hunt of Cardiff.

General satisfaction has been in r derence to the ambulance competition organised by th e Priory at the Welsh Scouts Camp at Llandrindod Wells, which was visited by His Royal Highness th e Prince of Wales on August 6th.

Mr. R. Wilson Bartle tt, Commissioner f or Monmouth-

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shire, represented the Priory, and was in charge of the arrangements. Dr. Edgar Ll e wellyn, Cardiff, acted as Judge. Gratifying l e tters of appreciation have been received from Colond the Lord Glanusk , C B., D S.O., Scoutmaster for Wales, and Lieut. Colonel G. Drage, n s.o., Honorary O rg anising Secretary for Wales of the Boy Scouts Association.

Slractical 3\»ints.

The Editor invites Notes on actua l Cases-with sp ec ia &rejerm ce t o g ood and bad {Jo i nts in 7 rea t ment-tor in clusion in this Co l umn.

E lFECTS OF W AS P S TI NG.

A wasp fl ew over the wind s c reen of a motor 'b us and settled on the dr iver s c heek Un co ns ci ously he took hii hand off the wheel to brush the wasp off, with the result th a t the bus crashed into a tree. Apart from dama g e to ' bus and the fa int· ng of a woman passen g er, no ser ious result followed . - B A.Cambridge.

PO ISONED BY P OTAS C\ \ NID1',

A re c ent fatal ac ci dent d irec ts attent ion to dan g ers of Cyan ide of Potassium An elderly m an di ed whi le us ing a small sp ir it lamp on whi ch he was vapour is in g th is po is on for purpose of k ill ing green fli es At the in q ue s t a c hem ist gave ev idence that Cyan ide of Potass ium, used in th is way, would gi ve o ff intensely poison o us fumes ; and the coroner stated th a t it would ha ve been safer if the C ya n ide had been d issolved in water and used as a spray.- M .R.- C annon street.

D ANGERS 01 G AS IN HOM E.

The dan g ers asso ci ated with use of g as in the home were emphas ised in a recent a lm ost fatal ac c ident. A postman returning home late one evenin g "",as surprised when h is wife did not greet h im and st ill more so when he found the bathroom door bolted. H e promptly burst the door open and found his wife in the bath. T he water was still runnin g and gas was escap ing from the g eyser which was an old one. Grasping the situation at once, he pulled his wife out of the water, turned off the gas, and opened the bathroom window. Then dragging his wife out of the room, he proceeded to do artificial respiration and succeeded in re s toring life after ten minutes most anxious labour. - L.R. - Charlton Park.

From time to time Coroners remark in warm terms upon apparently avoidable delay in bringing an ambulance to the scene of an accident. In a large number of such cases it is demonstrat e d that an ambulance which could have b e en on the spot promptly was not available for service at the scene of the accident. There was a particularly distressing instance of this in Essex recently. A man was knocked down on a road and fatally injured a few hundred yards from an ambulance station. It so happened that he lay in one administrative area and the ambulance station in another. So the services of an ambulance therein were withheld, and the dying man lay for threequarters of an hour on the roadside until the ambulance fit and proper to the occasion and the locality turned up. It is easy to go too far in censuring whoever refused to send the first ambulance he was but the implement of a defective system. Ambulance services, lik e fire brigades, stand in urgent need of co ordination OD the broadest Imaginary lin e e; conceived by man ought never to be a bar to mercy.

September,

1926.

-lIRST and J\nsw8t's to eOt't'8spondents.

Queries fDiJ/ be aea/t fDiI" u,.der tie /o ,'lofDi,.C rules :-

r .-Letters eontainin£. Queries must be marked 0" the top lett ha, a corner 0/ the e"fJelope "Quer,," a,.d addressed-FIRsT AID, ".6, Ca"no"·street, Lo"diJ", E. C 4.

2 -All Queriu must be accompa"ied b, a II Quer, COUPO"" cut fro" the curre"t issue 0/ tke /our"al, or i,. case of Queries from abroa( from a reee"t issue.

Textbook, to fDhlch referen ce fila, be made in these columns is the 36th (I920) Edition 0/ S./.A.A. Manual or First-Aid.

R EVISION or T EXTBOOK

MEDICUS . - I am told that you decl ined to serve on Comm ittee of Rev s ion of Te xtbook because to you , as to S ir James C antl ie before you, the appo intment a lay c h ai rman was in c on g ruous a nd ina cc eptable. If ?e true , may I, as a me dic al c ollea g ue, applaud your de cI sion ?

It is , an d you ma y wi th many t h a nks. - N C ORBET FLETCH ER.

STlNG OF J ELLY F 1S H

E.H ( M iddle s b o rou g h ). - As F irst A id in s tru c tor to B oy S couts who go to the se a , I des ire to and to know what is the corre c t treatment fo r stlDg of a Jelly fi sh

The j elly fish is kno wn to inje c t an ac r id fl uid with its sti n g You cannot, do better than adopt the al kal ine treatment pre sc n b ed 10 Textbook ( p I T4) . I ,?o not, however, see the value (or wisdom ) of applym g oil or vasel ine. "- N.C F

E X.'\ l\[ INATl ON HO WLER

C.R. my contribution to your unique series of" Howlers. " It is one of war -time days; but, as far as I recollect, no one has sent it alon g to you A candidate in examination , asked what she would do for a man suffer ing from cut thro at , repl ied promptly though incorrectly: - " A pjJ ly tOllrniq u et round l7 ed: " Good ! Next, please ! !-- N C F

TR ANSP ORT OF P ATl ENT.

S.B. (Tunbridge Wells ).-First accept our best thanks (o r your very helpful assistance g iven so freely and fully each month in our journal. It has occurred to me that our Textbook is entirely out-of-date in this our day of motor transport, with regard to loading and unloading ambulances. Could not our" silent instructor" at the next revision be brough t thoroughly up to date?

Doubtless the Committee of Revision will note, mark and act up to your useful suggestion. By the way, the recently revised Manual of Drz"ll a n d Camp i ng goes to press at end of September.-N.C.F.

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evidence; and she apologised for calling. Asked to expla in her condition, she said that her" old man " returned home" with a bit of drink on " ; that he bad laid her head open with a shovel ; that, not nO tieing the open cellar door, she had fnllen down the steps IDtO the cellar; and that, going out" da zed-like " into the she had walked into a tram c ar, the cow-catcher of wh ich had sweI;>t her past a motor car r ight on to pavement. Clearly, thiS good lady had no need of First-A id treatment ! \ Vithout your assurance that the story is "perfectly true," I would hes it:.te to reproduce it. Truly the" goings-on " of some la d ies are wonderful !- N. C.F.

C Ol\lPLI CATED FR ACTU RE OF RI BS C.R. ( Manchester ).- If a pat ient, from CO mplic ated Fracture of R ibs, were found bolt upright In a cha r would it be wiser for a F irst A l der to leave as found than to attempt, s ngle·banded, to pla c e in recumbent pos it ion. A lt ern a ti vely what WOUld. the best means of gett ing patient into recumbent. POSltlOD: May I thank you for the invaluable mformatl?n wh ich I obtain from your repl ies in FIR ST A m and which are a wonderful ass stance m answer i ng questions set by members. I keep an " N . C. F ." sc r apbook and find It most usefu i.

U nder no circu m stances would i t be safe to leave a patient su ffer ng from Compl ic ated Fracture Ribs. "s i tt ing bolt upright i n a cha ir ." At any moment he m ight famt of shock and fall out of h is cha ir, whereby other senous IDJ ury m ight result. W ith ade q uate it were wise to remove such pat ient to bed. Fadm g su c h assistan ce I would place patient without any delay fl a t on near chair To do this , I would instruct p a tient to flex hl s forearms at right an g les, to e lasp his hands firI:?ly across p It of stomach to press his elbows firmly to O! body Then, be hi nd h im, I would support h im wlth both my hands, wbile w ith m y foot I g ently pushed cha i r out of the way, and so I would g ently lower pat ient to g round.- N .C F.

FR ACTU RE OF R ms

D. ]. (Card iff).-W ith Fra c ture of t",:,o lower r ibs, would breathin g be affected ? P lease ad \'l se.

Y es: pa in wou ld inhibit breathing to some extent but much less so th a n With fractures of true rlbs. - N.C.F.

G LASS WO UND OF P AL M.

B. T. ( Card iff ). -W th a in valm of hand and .glass present in wound, would It be adV isable to apply splmt to front of hand ? Please advise.

It is certainly more comfortable fo r pat ient with such injury to have hand supported by splmt. applied to front of hand. In its application, therefore, speCIal carE: should (and could) be taken to avoid pressure be ing made on wound, whereby fragments of g lass might be dri ven further in wound and so into muscles and vessels on hand.-N C.F.

TR EAT l\IENT OF FRACTU RED RI BS

MULTlPLE CAUSES OF IN J URIES

C.R. (Manchester).-The following story is vouched for as perfectly true. A woman recently walked into the surgery of a busy doctor. She was covered with 1:>lood which streamed from a cut on her head. Bruise,; were in

M. S. (Manton).- The teaches us to treat fractures of ribs in recumbent position. Recently I have been told that to·day such cases . are treated in hosp ital in sitting position agai nst a SU itable. bedrest. In view ?f this would you adVise us to . modIfy the . t.reatment laId down in Textbook ? Please give your deCISion.

The Textbook ( p. 55) instructs you ,to down" when suffering from fracture of ribs only If th IS IS complicated by

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injury to internal organ with which complication shock would be very severe.

Similarly, in hospital (or at home) the sitting position is adopted in cases where there is risk of development of congestion of lungs following fracture ot ribs. This complication is not an immediate danger and, therefore, no concern uf FirstAiders. Personally I found from personal experience of fractured ribs that lying fiat (no pillow for head) on mattress was only position in which comparative comfort and ease from pain were assured.-N.C.F.

FOREIGN BODY IN EYE.

J.E. (Barry).- For Foreign Body in Eye the Horne Office instructions which are set out on p. 6 of Textbook instruct us to brush eye gently with No. solution and to do nothing further. The Textbook ( p. II6) tells us, however, that we may try to remo ve foreign body by everting the upper eyelid. Please tell us if we are justified in so doing, in view of the Home Office instructions already quoted.

The discrepancy between the instructions of Textbook and of Home Office is not as great as you suggest, because the Textbook only allows such attempt-" when skilled help cannot be had." In otber words, the Textbook warns you to extra careful and under such circumstances I consider that, where necessary, you are justified in everting upper lid if foreign body is beneath this lid.-N.C.F.

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S.V. (Wakefield).-With reference to Inter-Railway Individual Test detailed in July issue of FIRST AID (p. 5), I note the instruction to "cleanse wound with cotton wool dipped in Iodine." Would not cotton wool absorb a great amount of Iodine and so allow too much fluid to penetrate wound? Again, is there not a risk that some cotton wool might escape into and so aggravate the wound. Please advise us in our difficulty.

The risk of excess Iodine in wound is not great, provided tbat due care is exercised in applying cotton wool and provided that no dressing is applitd until the Iodine has dried by evaporation. Similarly, there is little or no risk of pieces of cotton wool being left in a wound while same is being cleansed, provided that proper care is taken.

Your query reminds me that many First Aiders still soak cotton wool in Iodine and bandage same over wound whereby burns result. Perhaps this error would be less commonly made if the instructions in Textbook (p. 84) were altered to " P a int with mild lodine."-N.C.F.

TREATMEN:' OF DOG BITE.

S. V. the Inter-Railway Individual Tests pubbshed 10 July Issue of FIRST AID (PP.4&5), I note that, although the card of instruction gives no hint that the dog was suffering from rabies, yet the detailed marking sheet required treatment for bite of mad dog. I assume, therefore, that all bites of dogs, whether suffering from rabies or not, should be so treated. Please advise.

I fear that your assumption is not correct, unless you find yourself in some country or area wbere rabies is often found or temporarily prevalent and I hope that the Judge cleared up this point while candidates were at work and signalled "rabies" to each and all.-N.C.F.

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the sink. Examination revealed a fractured rib: but absence of bruising threw doubt upon the history given. Proper exercise of "tact" and ,( discrimination" soon established that the fracture was the result of a more than usually ardent embrace of her fiance while they were roaming on the previous e vening in the gloaming! Surely this was a unique case of fractured rib.

Such cause was unusual rather than "unique." I agree with the praise with which you record the proper exercise of the qualifications of a First Aider.-N.C.F.

FRACTURED METATARSUS WITH ARTERIAL BLEEDING.

G.T. (Risca).-At a recent competition I had to treat a man supposed to be suffering from Fractures of 4th and 5th Metacarpal bones with arterial bleeding from palm of hand. I applied tourniquet to Brachial Artery, dressed wound, applIed well-padded splint to hand, and put up limb in large arm-sling.

The doctor-judge said that I should have applied pressure at wrist with two cords and supported limb in St. John sling. Please state which is correct, because I cannot see how corks can be applied when a splint is in the way or how, if splint was on corks, pressure on Radial and Ulnar arteries can be released without loosening splmt, should swelling or congestion set in.

If I were your patient, I should ask you to compress my Radial and Ulnar arteries (as your Judge suggesteci ), to dress the wound, and to apply your well-padded splint to the back of my hand. In this way, while the splint on back of hand might be less comfortable than on front of hand, yet I should be saved the agony of the circulation in my upper limb being cut off high up by compression of Brachial Artery.- C.F.

HUMOUR S OF FIRST AID.

E.W. (Victoria).-While on public duty one day I was amused at the exhibition of superior knowledge displayed by a member. A lady was seen to stagger. The ambulance member, who went tl) her assistance, at once asked;"Hav e you fur · ti-(o (vertigo), Madam ?" We laughed when the patient answered :-" Haifa· mile."

Thanks for report. You forgot to add '>\ohere you were when you wok e up after this dream.-N.C.F.

Two HANDED SEAT.

A. W. (Barry).- For the formation of the Two-Handed Seat I welcome your decision as to whether instructions or diagram should be followed.

What is your difficulty? If you refer to absence of handkerchief in diagram, then for your own comfort you will follow instructions of text and insert same before you form a TwoHanded Seat.-N.C.F.

JACKSONIAN FIT.

RC. (Ha lifax ).-Pl ease tell us what is meant by "Jacksonian Fits" from which a friend is said to suffer. It starts with fixity of jaw then patient reels, falls, goes into stupor and finally falls asleep. Later he wakens, gets up and walks off apparently alrigbt.

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UNUSUAL CAUSE OF FRACTURED RIBS.

A. N. (London ) -A nursing sister was asked to assist a neighbour who said that on the previous she slipped in tbe scullery and knocked her r16ht Side agamst

Jacksonian Epilepsy is so named after Dr Jackson who first described the condition. It is characterised by Epilepticlike convulsions which always start at some definite part tend gradually to spread and are due to irritation of motor a;ea on surface of brain. In brief, it is an Epileptic condition of which the active cause is often some old injury to skull and brain. In Jacksonian Epilepsy the patient may ( or may not) lose

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PERROTT S HIEL D COM PETITIO N.

E. C. Australia).-With reference to Stretcher Te s of Perrott Shie l d Competitions detailed in June issue of FIRST Am (p. 316), I note that patients wet clothes are not removed till almost the end of treatment. Now these are cases which we frequently have to attend in our beach work out here ; and we are taught that the very first th ing, if at all possible, is to get rid of wet clothes and to wrap patient in anything available because it is no use trying to re v ive a half-drowned person while he lies in cold wet clothes. I note also that the patient is placed "fully clothed " and consequently soaking wet on the dry prepared bed. Surely the wet clothes should at least have been removed while patient was on stretcher. I n conclusion, we wish to express our appreciation of the clear and helpful answers which you always give in reply to our queries.

Your first criticism is directed ag ainst the Textbook and not against the test, for preparation of which I was responsible. While I agree with you upon the necessity of early ( though not immediate) removal of wet clothing, yet unfortunately our Textbook does not lay down instructions for su c h action. Therein apparently i differs from your methods of instruction in Austral ia. Consequently in a test, the details of which are based on our Textbook, the point in strict fairness to all competitors could not be stressed. Further, it were better to save life by prompt and persistent attention to art ifici al resp iration than to waste time in remo vi ng clothing whereby patient (if she lived ) might be protected from complications due to immersion.

As for your other criticism, you have apparently overlooked the detailed marks immediately preceding .1 remove clothing" and the use of an extra blanket for protect ion of dry bed. Further, on arr ival at marquee much of the excess moisture in clothing would ha v e cleared away so that patient on arrival would not, as you suggest, be "soak ing wet." Be that as it may, we on this s i de welcome your letter and shall be interested to hear details of ambulance work on your side.-N.C.F.

CAUSES OF FRAC TURED RI BS

H.C. (Halifax).-At a recent Divisional meeting we were asked to give two examples of indirect violence which may cause fracture of ribs. The answer given was (1) heavy weight falling on chest and ( 2) severe crush between cart wheel and ground. After due consideration we all came to the conclusion that these causes would produce fractures as result of direct, and not, of indirect violence. Please advise.

The causes named might cause fractures of ribs by direct or by indirect violence. If the ribs break at the place where viulence is appl ied, then direct violence is the caus e ; but if they break at some distance from spot where force is applied then the fracture is termed" indirect."

A COMPETITOR'S PL AIN T

E.M. (Sheffield).-We beg to submit this marking sheet for your judgment. Patient was knocked down by motor car which struck him in "lower right ribs behind" and was in state of profound collapse, breathing being shallow and painful. Marks were given for treating Fractur e of Ribs complicated by severe internal bleeding; but to our question as to "spitting of blood " the Judge said" no," and to that as to " blood in urine" he replied" yes."

I regret to say that the marking sheet is a poor one, and incomplete in its details. It might well indicate Complicated Fracture of Ribs with injury to kidneys or bladder, with which

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a fracture of Pelvis might be associated. By the way, if the lungs and not the kidney s were injured, then spitting of blood in the former case might (or might not) be present. In brief, profound collapse bein g present, patient might not have sufficient strength to expectorate. -N.C. F.

SIGNS OF FRA CTURED JAW.

W.C ( Worksop).-Please tell me which way a Fractured Jaw would pull-toward or away from injured side.

The direction of displacement depends on actual site of fracture. If thi:; is at angle or in vertical portion of jaw, there is usually such equal muscular support that little (or no) displacement results. If however, fracture passes through neck of jaw-bone, then displacement usually occurs towards injured side .- N.C.F.

KNOWLFDGE OF M,\SSAGE.

L.G. (Leicester ). -Please be good enough to name an inexpensive book from which I may pick up a rudimentary knowledge of massage.

There are many such books, but Massal{e in Practice by Margaret Atkey (Sci ent ific Press, Ltd. ), will probably sen e your purpose well.-N.C. F.

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WE und e rstand that the Lord Chamber. Firs t Aid in lain, the Earl of Cromer, has made a Theatres. r eq uest to theatrical managers that they should instal first aid requisites in theatres. According to th e daily press this request is the sequel to an accident which recently occurred in a theatre when no first ai d equipment was forthcoming.

Whatever may have given rise to the suggestion, it is certainly on right lines. Where largt: numbers of people are assem bled for entertainment or instruction it seems only re asonable in these days th it some provision should be made for prompt and effective first aid treatment in the case of accidents involving p ersonal injury, or in sudden illness.

In theatres, music-halls and such like places of am usement accidents may occur on either sid e of th e proscenium and it seems to us that there is at least a moral obligation upon the management to make some suitabl e provision of the kind indicated. In these days when large numbers of person s are e ngag e d for some of the spectacles provided on the stage and such an army of mechanics, scene shifters and others is employed, all kinds of happenings are possi ble which it would be in the interest of th e employer to make provisio n for in order that the effects of personal injuries may be reduced to a minimum.

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The Martyrs of the Order.

By the Rev. E. HERMITAGE DAY, D D., F.S.A, &c., a Chaplain of the O cder.

T HE confiscation of the possess ions of the O rder was not accompanied by any gene r a l attack upon the persons of its members. In that, they were more fortunate than their brethren of the T empJars ba d been two centuries before, more fortunat e than th eir contemporari e s of the cloistered and mendicant orders. Th e y w e re doubtless protected in part by their soc ial position. But the Order had nevertheless its victims, it was H enry' s method t? make exam ples, and to choose t hem from the more promment men. Four of t.he knights w e re put to an ig no.minious death. Among then names the most notable IS that of Sir Adrian Fort e scue.

H e came of an old and honourable family, whose anc "s tor, Richard Ie Fort, was said to have saved the lite of th e Conqueror at the battle of Hastings, by the shelter of his strong shi eld , and to have borne from that time the name of Fort-Ec;cu, and th e punning motto of the home, Forte scutum salu.s ducu1Jl" preserves the tradition. His fath e r Sir John Fortescue had married Alice Bol e yn, and Sir Adrian was therefore first cousin to Qu ee n Anne Boleyn He was born about 1476, and in 1499 he appears as the husband of Anne Stonor of the family of Stonor Park, to which property Sir Adrian and his wife succeeded. He was created a Knight of the Bath in 1503 In 15 18 Lady Fortescue died, and the account of her funeral shows that Sir Adrian took pride in burying her witb all the state which his rank demanded, and with the generosity in alms to the poor which was characteristic of med ice val funerals. In 1520 he accompanied the king to the Field of the Cloth of Gold, with "ten tall personages well and conv e niently apparelled," and was chosen abo {or other employments of honour. In J 530 he took as his second wife the daughter of Sir William Rede of Boarstall, Buckinghamshire. He

was then in favour a t court, for certain lands were assigned to him out of Cardinal Wolsey's possfssions, and at the coronation of Anne Boleyn he was in attendance upon the Queen's grace.

In 1552 he was admittEd.to the Order as a KDlght of Devotion since he was a mamed man. On August 29 th , 1534, he 'was arrested and committed to the Ward of the KOlght Marshall at Woodstock, and thence taken to the Marshalsea prison in Southwark. H.e had. refused. to acknowledge the king's supremacy, and 10 a mIssal WhICh is still in ex istence he had drawn a pen through that part of the bidding prayer which king to be " Supreme head under God of the spmtuallty and altty of the Church," an act trivial. itself, but one which at that time constituted evidence of high treason. On February 14th, 1539, he was c?mm1tted. to the attained of sedition. Wilh him was his fellow klllght Slr Thomas Dingley, accused with another of to princes and inciting them to make the klDg, while Sir Adrian was accused of bemg theIr confederate. Toe clause in the bill of attainder which relates to Fortescue says that he had" not only most trait?riouslr refused his duty of allegiance, but also hath corumitted dIvers sundry detestable and abominable treasons, and put sedItIOn in your realm." 01 JulY 9th or loth-the date. differs in the chronicles-S ir Adrian Fortescue and SIr Thomas were beheaded at Tower .. There remains at Malta three pIctures of Sa Adnan, two of them in the church of St John, in which he is shown with th palm of martyrdom, and the title of Blessed was popularly conceded to him before it was f.ortIlally bV the Roman See in 1895 M'iny detatls of hIS prIvate life are preserved, which show him to have been a man oJ c1evout, generous and knightly soul, no unworthy successor of even tbe best in a long line.

A COPy of one of the old pictures of Malta made by the Rev. E C. D ngle was presented to the Order by G :! n eral Sir H M. Leslie Rundle, G C B., G C.M.G, etc, and hangs in the crypt of the Pi iory Church of Cterkenwell.

Poisonous Plants.

By VERNON NEWTON, M. R.C.S., CORPS SUR GEON Bridgend and District Corps, S T. A.B.

(Co n tinu ed from page 59)

Th e H ep aticas (Blue, pink, and whit e) are of the family as tne Aconites, and produce SimIlar, but, mIlder ..

The Poisonous Baneb erry (ActrelSplcata, Herb Chnstopher) is f?und in hll IY It bears pink flowers, and its fruit (a berr}) IS pOIsonous. .

Columbine -The purple flowers of thIS plant are clustered together resemtling, it is said, a nest of birds. Hence the name; for Columba means, in Latin, a dove.

Larkspur (Delphinium Consolida) is found in cornfields and IS purple, pink, grey, or white in colour. From the plant a poisonous honey can be expressed.

Pceony (Pre onica Corollina) has a red flower, from which a dye c an be extracted and used.

Fo x Glove (Purple foxglove, Digitalis purpurea) This well-known plant belongs to a different order from the foregoing. It bears long purple drooping flowers, and its

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leaves are of dull green colour. They are slighlly hairy

All parts of the plant have a very bitter taste; special signs and symptomi over and above tho,e of Irntation are :-Grass green vomit, a very slow pulse (as low as 25 beats per minute), suppression of coma, and heart failure. The extract of tht: drug IS one of the mos t useful and extensively used medicines for heart disease

Murder has bel-n committed with this drug also.

M eadow Saffron (Dogbane, Colchicum phnt, Colchi cum autumnale, antumn crocU'». This member of th e crocus family is called by the French aux chiens " (" Death to Dogs "). Its dried capsules (or corms) ar e used in medicine, and are poisonous. Oae preparatlOnthe wine of colchicum-has been taken in mistake fo r sherry with fatal results. Some patent medicines contain · ing this drug have also caused poisoning.

Lab u r n um (Garden L3.burnum, Cytisus Laburnurr ) although a poison, is akin to the edible Legumes an d vetches. Its seeds, in pods, have many times been eate n by children with fatal results, b.ark bee") laken for Liquorice. The actIve pnncIple In the drug IS called Cytisine.

Yellow Vetchling (Lathyrus Aphaca) another poisonou s vetch, IS a pale yt:llow flower found on La u rel.-All parts of this tree are saId to be pOIsonou.s, as is also the cherry Laurel on account of the PrUSS IC Acid it contains. A water prepared from the latter plan t (Cherry Laurel) contains o · per cent. of prussic acid, an d has been responsible for the death of persons who hav e taken it in overdoses.

P each.- The leaves, and in some cases the kernel s, of peach, nectarine, apricot, almond and some other frui ts all contain varying amounts of Prussic Acid, as do t ho leaves of the 1I101m tain Ash Tr ee.

THE BR YONIE S

TVhite .Bryony (Wild or Hedge Vine, Bryonia Dioica) a climbing plant with broad leaves, has plle green flower s. Its poisonous berries are bright red.

Black Bryon ')! (Tamus Communis), although poisono us does not belong to the same family as the white Bryon y It, also, has a pale green flower, and it bears smooth gre en leaves and scarlet berries. It grows in hedges.

Tru e Lo ve (Herb Paris, Paris Quadrifolia) possess es green flowers and black berries, while its leaves are fo ur· fold.

Wild Hya cinth (Hyacynthus N onscriptus). -T he bulbs of this plant have been mistaken for onions, an d, eaten, have caused poisoning.

Yew Tree (Tascus Baccata ).-The leaves and sm all stems of thiS tree are poisonous if eaten.

The Daffodil, Narcissus, and Sn01c1drop. - The ro ots of these plants are pOIsonous.

Th e Mercury .Family . - These, of course, have no relation to the chemical Mercury, which, nevertheless , is also a poison.

The of these is :-

Dog Mercttry (Mercurialis Perennis) -It is a d ar k green shrub WIth pointed j leaves.

Annual Mercury (Mercurrialis Annua) IS lighter in colour than its fellow.

Labiata-the lipped plants.

Betony (Betonica Officialis ).-This bears red flowers, and is a mild deliriant poison

Polv,r:;onace fE

The Sorrels -These have no relation to the wood sorrel which is of a different order. Tney contain Ox alic Acid (Hence the alternative name-Salts of Sorrel-(or

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Oxalate of Potash) In small quantities, and as such are poisonous.

Common Sorrel Acetosa).- This plant has red-tinted le1V CS and red seeds.

Sheep'S Sorrel (Rumesc Acetosella) appears on high g round, and has p Jmted leaves.

Rlzubarb, not of this family, has leaves which contain Oxaltc Acid, and which have caused poisoning when sttwtd and eaten.

The numerom members of the D ock Family and the MOl tntain Sorrel (Oxyria compltte the list of OxalJc Acid c lOtaiuing poisons.

Tile H emlocks.- These belong to the large order Uill bellI el re

Spotted H em lo cks (True Hemlock, Conium Maculatum) is a narcotiC poison rather than an irrito-convulsant, and wi ll be discussed with the N ucotic plants.

H e'm /ock Drop TVort (O:::nanthe Crocata) is found on th e banks of streams and ditches. It has bright green m ultipartite leaves, and its root resembles the parsnip in mi stake for which it has been eaten. Symptoms of poisoniog by it usually come on immediately.

W a ter Drop IVor! (Oenanthe Phellandrium) and some ot her mtmbers of the drop wort sub-division are also p oisonous.

TV ater Parsnip. The leaves of the smaller varieties of th is plant are pOIsonous and have been eaten in mistake for water cress. The leavea of parsnips can be disti nguished by their having the terminal or end lobe larger th an the otber lob · s.

TVater EIemiock ,Cowbanf, Circuta Virosa). This pl ant is t OXIC to cows - hence tbe name. It also affects h uman beings if eaten by them. It bears tripartite leaves, wh ich are jagged at the edges, and it has white flowers. T h e banks of streams are its borne. Poisoning by the plant pr oduce s sevpre convulsions.

TVt'1d C ele r y (Apium Graveolens). This plant when gr owing wJld IS POIS )QOUS.

F ool s P a rsley (Aethusa Cynapium). This was formerly tho ught to be a pOIson; but is not now believed to be.

D wa rf Elder (Sam bucus unlike its fellow the co mmon elder blossom (Sambucus NIger) than which it is s maller, is poisonous. Its flowers, however, are larger than th ose of the corn mon plant.

Th e Strong S cented Lettuce (L-actuca Virosa) is the first me mber ot tht;; compositt--f1 u wt'r family that we dISCUSS. It ha s oval leaves WIth jagged edges and pOlDted tips. It also ha s an unpleasant smell. Its flowers occur in clusters of pa le yellow colour.

Common Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). A deco ction of this plant was formerly used as an emetic. Another variety (Artemisia Maritima) gives us Santonin a ye llow powder used in worm powders. Overdose of these po wders among other symp'oms, yellow vision.

Caiabar B r: an (Physostigna V r nenosum, ordeal of W. Africo) beans of this plant have bet-n eaten children. They are large coloured seeds In long, 1- in. brOld, and ! in. thick. Thf y have no speCIal taSle or odour, but have a broad dark furrow extending .lengthways. The plant us eserine, a pOwder which has the property of making the pupil of the eye contract. The b:oan has been called "the Ordeal natives of the country where it is found Use It to give to a person accused of a crime. If the vomits (and 50 ltves) he is deemed innocent; if he dI es he is gUlley.

The Tanghinia Nut of Madagascar is used for the same purpose.

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The Solanaceae. The first member of this group of powerful irritAnt and convulsant poisons is:-

Woody Nightshade (Sulanum Dulcamara, the Bittersweet) This IS a trailing plant found in hedges, and on the roadsides in the country. It grows to the height of 3 to 4 feet, and has dark green smooth leaves, and small purple flowers. Its berries when ripe are dark red in colour. It begins to flower in June, and berries until the late autumn.

Black Nightshade (Garden Nightshade, Solanum Nigrum). ThIS IS found on wastes and in gardens, and by roadsiries. It is also found on manure heaps. It has small white and black berries.

Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna) - This virulent plant has bright green leaves. Its dull purple fl )wers are bell-shaped and are about one inch in length. The deadly berries are large (the size of Cherries), black, and shtniog, and appear in September. From the plant are prepared Belladonna, as used in medicine, and Atropine, the active principle. This substance is used in eye surgery (it dilates the pupil) and in medicine. The meaning of the name Belladonna is "Beautiful Lldy;" from the fact that this drug was formerly used by Spanish ladies as eye drops to make the eyc-s "large and beautiful."

P otato (Solanum Tuberosum) -It seems strange that the common, and extensivtly used potato should under some circumstances be a powerful poison; but this is so. This vegetable is liable to be attacked by a germ whiCh converts the potato into a poisonous article.

Sometimes very large numbers of people are poisoned by eating potatoes thus ed. N o t only that, but the berries that follow the potato flower have caused death to those who have eaten them.

Poisonolts FU7Zgi.-Poisonous fungi act and cause their bad tffccts by means of two poisons whicb they contdin.

1. Poallin, which breaks up the blood in the body.

2. Muscarin which acts upon the nervous system.

The dIfferences between Mushrooms and Fungi can best bp clas!'iflt:d thus :-

Edible Murhrooms.

Pleasant taste (oot bitter)

Pleasant smell

FIrm

Proper colour (chocolate purple).

Retain colour

Poisonous .Fu ngi. taSCt (oitter)

Unpleasant smell

SAt and soon become pulpy

Often green or scarlet

Change colour rapidly ( 10 oe concluded.)

The London General Omnibus Co., Ltd., have just decided to install a number of first-aid boxes at termInal points on their routes for the benefit of bus men who may sustain slight cuts or other minor injuries during the day.

A re-union of past and present members of the Bacup Ambulance and Nursing Divisions was held at the Co-operative Hdll, Bacup, on Stptember 25th. Corpl. J. Hardman enj )ys the distinction of b :, ing the only man living who has been a continuous member of the Division from its formation to the present day.

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St. john J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

Mrs. Launcelot Dent, Lady Supt. in Chief of St. J ahn Ambulance Brigade Overseas, who has recently returned from Canada, was the bearer of a greeting from Great Western Railway ambulance workers to their fellows in the Dominion. Mrs. Dent has brought back with her the best wishes from Canadian ambulance workers to their comrades working under the cross of St. John in the horne country.

ABERCYNON.

The G.W.R. class and local division af the Brigade united forces at a joint smoking concert held at the Junction Hotel recently when Mr. Livesey presided and awards gained in e xaminations were distributed. The Chairman in eulogising First Aid work quoted a case which had recently corne under his personal notice illustrating th e inestimable value of ambulance knowledge.

CARDIGAN.

The Mayor of Cardigan (Councillor J. E. Jones) presented the awards gained in class exa minations by the Card igan class, and gave an interesting address on the value of first aid knowledg e spoke in high terms of Mr. F. Philips, who was r e sponsibl e for organising the class, and who had assisted in providing instruction. He congratulated all concerned on the fact that th e re were no failures at this examination.

Mr. Philips was handed a pocket wallet and pipe, and Dr. Lloyd Davies received an ebony walking stick, e vidences of the class members' appreciation of their services.

NEWPORT DOCKS.

Under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Cleaver, Resid e nt Docks Engineer, a splendid gathering of the Newport Docks class was held in the Ambulance Room on Septern ber 26th.

The class was congratulated on an eminently successful session, particularly in winning the G W R. Directors' Challenge Shield, the Mather-Jackson Shield, and the Royal Gwent Hospital Shield.

Mr. J. H. Swallow, Docks Manager, Newport, distributed the class awards, and gave a short, encouraging address to the members. The awards included three G.W.R. gold efficiency medals. Mr. Swallow recalled the fact that on five occasions a team from the class had won the Inter-Railway Challenge Shield-an outstanding record for any class.

In the of the year's report delivered by Mr. J. Marshall it was stated that the class had now been in existence for a quarter of a century.

Dr. Hamilton, class lecturer, was thanked for his valuable services to the class on the roposition of Mr. G. Isles (divisional ambulance secretary). In responding, Dr. Hamilton made feeling reference to the passing of Dr.

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De Vere Hunt, whose last public duty was the examination of the class.

SWINDON.

The Swindon class opened its 1926'27 sessions in the Mechanics' Institute recently, when Dc. A. W. Bennett the newly-appointed class lecturer, gavt: his initial lecture The class starts with a record mem bership. The openin g of a new ambulance room and a lending library for firs t aid students has doubtless provided a useful stimulus t o the class.

W0RCESTER.

A c0mpetition organised by the Worcester Corps fo r prizes kindly given by th e local officials has been recentl y con tested. Dr. Neville Crewe adjudicated and the resul was as under ;-

I. Mr. A. Philpott's team IS01 marks.

2. Mr. J. " 149 "

3. Mr. F. Latham's " "

4. Mr. W. Norman's " YSTRAD MYNOCH.

Mr. C. Philips, stationmaster, presided at the dislrbution of awards in connection with the Ystrad Mynoc h Class, made by Mr. Cox, Assistant Divisional Sup t During the proceedings Dr. E. L. Philips, thp. cla ss lectur e r, was presented on b e half of the class with a brass spirit kettle by Mr. G. H. Dcivey (Divisional Ambulanc e Secretary), who paid tribute to the doctors' vd.lued services. Mr. Mendies received a gi ft from th class mem bers in recognition of his work as lecturer's assistant.

An e xcellent programme of music was much enjoy ed by th e large gathering which assembled.

Overseas Visitors.

THE Order of St. John has been fortunate in the numb er of le ading r epresentatives of the Association and Briga de Overseas who have been in England during the past ye ar and have paid visits to headquarters.

Dr. D. Stori e D ix son, Sir Henry Moncrieif Smit h, C. I E., Dr. D. Bennie Hewat visited St. John's Gate JD turn. Each of them is Chairman of the Association as well as the Deputy Chief Commissioner for the Briga de Overseas in Australia, India and South Africa resp ectively. Their visits have been the greatest help to hea dquarters and it is hoped to the Dominions which th ey repr e sent.

Headquarters is looking forward with pleasure tJ the visit of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt, C.V.O., the Deputy Ch Ief Commissioner for the Brigade Overseas in Canada, whu at the time of writing is on his way to this country. A vi sit is also expected from Sir William and Lady Hoy of Sou th Africa. Sir William Hoy is the General Manager of the South African Railways and the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the South African Railway and Harbours Dist rict of the Brigade Overseas.

Other important visitors have included Col. N eedh atn (Assistant Commissioner, No. 1 District, India), M rs. Cottle (Lady District Supt, No.2 District, India), M rs. Barltrop (Lady District Officer, Wellington District, New Mr. V. B. Trapp (Chairman, ' Victoria Cen tre, Australia), Mr. Hanbury Davies, N.S.W. Centre, Aus tralla), and Mrs. Parry (Lldy District Officer, N.S. W. Distric t, "'ustralia).

October, 1920.

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St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

SEPTEMBER, 1926,

The Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned the fo llowi ng appointments, promotions, transfers and re signa tions :-

T O BE COUNTY SURGEON

NO.8 Dl STRICT .

D Visional Surgeon Charles Edgar Whit c her, L. R.C.S.E., L.R.C.P.E., County of Sussex, 13.926

T O BE LADY DISTRICT OFFICER. NO.9 DISTRICT.

I :l rly SL'!pt. !'.llss Ethel Deane, County of Cornwall, 30.8.26

T O 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

i\0. 2 DI STR ICT.

P. Sayers, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Buckingham DIVISIOD, 5_826

Arthur Tom, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Friendly Societies Division Ch eltenham Corps, 10 926

I Jenry Yates, M.B., Ch.n., Alton and District Division 2.1026 '

;{o. 3 (EASTER ) DI STRICT.

Alan Strachan, M.B , Ch.B., Fmedon DivisioD, 179. 26 NO.4 DISfRICT.

I obert Dow, M.B., Ch. B., Prestwich Division, 279. 26 NO.5 DISTRICT.

Norm an Wilson, M.RC.S., L.R.C P., Welbeck Colliery DiviSion, New H ucknall Collieries Corps, 20.9 26

Ar,thur Todd, 1\1.13 B.S., Barno ldswick DiviSion, 28.9 26

M ISS .Annie Dorothy Allen, L.RC.P.&L.R.C.S., etc., AmbleSide Nursing Division, 24926

NO.8 DI STRICT.

Capt. Sydney Harper, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Hove DIVISion, Brighton and Hove Corps 179 26

Colonel. F. Chapman, C.LE., M B., Ch.13. Hastings DIVISion, 20 9 .26 ' No. 10 DI"TRICT.

Al£red Herbert T. Andrews, M.B., Ch.B., Leiston Division 17.9. 26

T O BE DIVISIONAL SUFT.

NO,3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Charles Shaw, Walsall Working Men's Club Walsall Corps, 29926

No.6 DISTRICT.

Ambula nce Officer William Scott, Gateshead Bora Division, North Durham Corps, 6.9. 26 No. 12 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Seth Collms, Felixstowe Division, 19. 6 26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT. NO·4 DISTRICT.

MISS Hannah Sewell, Bolton Headquarters Nursing Division, 249·26

Miss Rotha Mary Banks, Ambleside 24626 Nursing Division, NO,5 DISTRICT.

MISS Gladys Yates, Goole Nursing Division, 28 9.26 NO,9 DISTRICT.

Lady Officer Ellen Francis Smith Co-operative Nursmg Division, Plymouth Corps, 15.9. 2 6

AID.-

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER. NO.2 DISTRICT.

Staff Sergt. Charles W _ Lane, " A" Division, City of Bristol Corps, 11.9.26

James Na5h, "A" Div ision, City of Bristol Corps, I[ 9. 26

Edward John Veal, J. S. Fry & Son'.:> D ivi sion Bristol Corps

18 9,26 "

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Sergt. John Fosbroke, Peterborough Corps, 17.92 6

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Richard Baynes, Leyland DivisioIl, Preston Corps, 14.8.26

Sergt.- Major J ame.s Kendal r 5.7.2 6

Sergt. John W. WIiklDson, Bury Di vi sion, 5. 10 26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

George William Dawson, Band Division, Nottingham Corps, 20 9. 26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Richard Moat, Folkestone Division, 26.q.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Sergt. John Rushbrooke Felixstowe Division, r6.9. 26

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Mabel W. Howes, No. 34 ( Barking ) Nursing Di \'i siol'l, 2 r. 7.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Edith M. C. Phillips , Southbourne Nursing Division, I j.8 26

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT .

Miss !,lore,nce Jones, Three Spires Nursing Division, WarCorps, 23.7.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Miss Annie G. Smith, Denton Nursing Division, 9 .9 26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Mabel S. Avery, Plymouth Co-operati\'e Xursing Division 15 .9 . 26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR OADETS

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Sergt. William T. Wilks, Camborne Division, 4. 10.26 TRANSFERRED.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer B E. Freeman, King's Cross Div ision, to Brigade Overseas, 1 r 8 ,26

Surgeon N. W. Hamer, No. 80 (Sto ke Newington) DIYlslon, 9926

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. A. Shayler, from Market Harboro' Division to Burton Latimer Division, 11.9.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Surgeon 1: Lawl, Division, to o. 43 (LImehouse) Nursmg Dlvls.lon, No 1 District, 14. 826

Ambulance Officer G. S. DaVies, Askern Main DiVIS io n to Rullcroft Main Corps, 3 ['826

NO.6 DISTRIC T.

Lady Supt E. Reckitt's Nursing Divis on, to Y.P.1. 1 ursIng D IVISion, supernumerary to establishment 17 .9.26 '

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Transport Officer A. E. Taylor, from Devonport Division to Plymouth Central DiviSIOn, 98 26

Am Officer (Cadets) E. Pryor, Johnson Terrace Cadet to Saltash Landulph Division, supernuruerary to establishment, IS 926

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE

No. 2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. F. Reed, " Division, Bristol Corps, 6.9 26

No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. Miss V. K. Tansley, Cytrinl!harn NursIng DIVISion, 17 .7.26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. MISS Hardy, Reckitt's Tursing Division, Hull Corps, 14 8 26

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. DISTRICT

Ambulance Officer W. G. Shelah, No. 50 ( Carshalton ) Division, 22.926

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Miss M. C. Bennett, Buckingham Nursing Divisio n, 18 8.26 .'

Divisional Surgeon B .E. P. Sayers, Buckmgham DIvIsion, 17 8.26

Divisional Surgeon H. G. Williams, Alton Di v ision, 30 9 26

NO.3 ( W ESTE RN) DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon J. Mather, Bournville Di vi sion, 28. 9. 26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Div isio nal Supt. N. Bradbury, Mi ddleton Nursing Di vi17.9. 26

Lady Ambulance Offi cer A. Livingstone, Middleton NurSIng Division, 17 .926.

Ambulance Officer J. H. Mac hell, Kendal D ivisi on, 249 26

No. tj DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. C. Simpson , Ossett Nursing Division ) Dewsbury and D igt r ict Corps, 14·826

LRdy Supt. A. Jones, Great Northern Nursing Div ision, Nottingham Corps, 5.12.26

No. 6 DISTRIC T.

Ambulance Officer A. J Wharton, Division, Hull Corps, 148. 16

Lady Ambulanc e Officer Mi ss A. Warwick, Scarborough Nursing Div ision, 22. 9 26

Di vi sional Surgeon P W. R Petrie, Pelton Colliery Division, Mid Durham Corps, 5.10 26

NO.9 DI ST RICT.

Cadet Officer Mrs. Paddick, Sherwell Nu rs ing Divis io n, 5. 10 26

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Cammell Lairds Division, Nottingham Corps, 89. 26

Houghton D ivision, Dearne Vall ey Corps, 3.9 26

No. 6 DI STRICT.

Hadra Division, Hull Corps, 21826

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Bideford, County of De v on , 307 26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Leiston D ivi s io n, 16.926

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

No. 5 DISTRIC T.

Hasland and Grassmoor D ivi s ion, 28 9 26

H emsworth D ivisio n, 28.9. 26

No. II DI STRI CT Rye Division, 27·8.26

DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

NO .3 ( WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Sutton Coldfield Division, 30 .9 26

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

The annual conference of the NO.4 District was held at Port Sunlight on October 2nd, when some 17 00 ambulance men and nurses attended in uniform. The Earl of Scarbrough said that when he was made deputy of the Order by the Duke of Connaught three years ago, the brigade was in the trough of reaction which followed its strenuous work during the war. They were now recovering from that reaction, and progress was being made all over the country

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. NOVEMBER, 1926.

November 7th No. 24 Di vi s io n, Lambeth.

J 4t h ,,25 " Hornsey and Wood Green. 21st " 28 Harro

" 28t h ,,2 9 " Walthamstow.

Duty from 2 30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. J obn1s Gate at 2 p.m.

OBIT UA RY.

It is with regret that the Comm issioner learns of the death of Supt. E. H. Evans, of the Hampstead Nursing Division, who passed away on August 28t h at the age of 82. Mr. Evan s was one of the founders of the Hampstead Division, Supt. in 1896, and ow ing to ill- health was forced to resIgn trom the Brigade in 1905.

ANNUAL RE-E X AMINATION

Officers in charge of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions ar e again reminded that the Brigade year is drawing to a close, and ends on December 3[st, 1926. Members of Divisions who ha v e not yet been re -e xamined for the year 1926 will lose their efficiency unless steps are at once taken for snch exam ina 'o n to be conduct ed by a Brigade Surgeon \Vill Officers and members in charg e please giv e this matter their earl iest attention.

OFFICERS ANNUAL DI NNER.

The Officers Annual Dinner was held at the Connaught Rooms on September 25 th last.

Th e District was well represented, and the function was a grtat su cc ess. The CommIss io ner would lik e to pla c e I?n record his hearty appreciation of the manner in which CaptaIn L. L. Franks, and Captain W. Go odley who, as Secretaries for the Dinner made all the arran g ements which undoubtedly were very effic iently made.

The Commissioner would also like to thank Officers of the District for the way in which they supported th is fun ctio n. BUGLE BAND.

District Officer Captain L. L. Franks has kindly co nsente d to act as Band President to the Headquarters Bugle Ba nd. (SIgned) W. H WINNY, Commt'ssione,.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Di vi sional Secretaries are requested, when sending new spaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

NO.4-District.

AN NUA L CON FE RENC E.- The 25 th Annual Conference of NO.4 D Ist rict, S.J.A.B , was held at Port Sunlight on Saturda y, October 2nd, by the kind invitation of Messrs. Lever Bros. and the Port Sunlight Ambulance and Nursing DiVIsion s. The Conference was presided over by the Rt. Hon. Viscoun t Leverhulme. The Sub-Prior (Major - General The Earl of Scarborough, C.B.E., K.C.B .) , attended this function an d addressed the delegates. Some 1,700 officers and members of the Units of the Brigade in N O. 4 DIstrict attended. After th e Conference the delegates were entertained to tea by the fir m. ( A further and more extended report will be published in th e next issue of FIRST A ID).

C HEADLE HEATH.-A Church Parade, arranged by th e Cheadle Heath RaIlway Division, took place on Sunday, th e

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19t h September, at Cheadle. Conting-ents from Altrincham Red dish, Hazle Grove, Bredburyand Romiley, Stockport and M anchester attended the parade, the combined strength of which was J 55 of all ranks, in charge of Assist. Commissioner C. H. Fowler)ones. of the marching, etc. , were carned out With mIlItary preCISion, and this was assi sted considerably by the presence of the Cheadle VIllage Ba nd. It was the first Church Parade to Cheadle Parish Ch urch, where the sermon was preached by the Rector, the R ev. W. Brown Pollock, M.A., who extended a warm welcome to th e representatives of the Order and Bligade for that and any future occasion.

CHORLEY.-The A nnual Church Parade of the Chorley Divisio ns was held on Sunday, September 19t h, at St. George s Chu rch, Chorley Corps Supt. J. Howarth, of the Preston Cor ps was in co mmand of the parade. The turn-out which inclu ded neighbouring un its of the Br iga de, was a ver; creditabl e one, 126 of all ranks parading.

DUKINFIELD.-A very serious accident occurred at a Pa gea nt held at Duk infi eld, on Saturday, September 18th. Abo ut 6.30 p m., the right wing of one of the stands collapsed glVlI?g the warning. Ov er 3 00 people were on thIS sectIOn at the tIme and many of them were pinned und er baulks of timber. Fortunately, 66 of all ranks of th e Dukmfield Am bul anc e and Nursing D ivisio ns were on duty, and they imm ed iately took charg e Altogether 46 cases wer e tn:ated. Of these, it was necessary to remove 6 to the Infirm ary where they were detained. The rema inder after rec eiving tr eatment on the field, were co nveyed to the i'r own hom es It IS a matter that within 45 mins. ?f the dI saster, all the serious cases were in the Infirmary, and 10 one hour the whole of the 46 cases had been cleared. The am bulance deta ils were under the c harge of Supt. C. W. Taps on, D .C. M., and Lady Supt. Mrs. Chall en g er

Rt\DCLIFFE - On the 18 th September, two memOrial tablets were unveIled and dedIcated in the Ambulanc e .o:ill Hall. C. J. Trimble, C .B. C.M.G., Cl?m mlssloner N O.4 DistrIct, unveiled a memorial to Herbert HIlt on , who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. O n thiS tablet are alc;o the names of those members of the Ra dcliffe Divisions who ser ved.

Dr. Sca rr, Div isional Surgeon, un v eiled a tabl et recordmg the use of the builaing as a hospital during th e War, 19T4-1918. Wreaths were placed on the memOrials by Mrs. HIlton and Supt. G. Entwisle, on behalf of th e Ambulance and Nursing Di visi ons. The dedicat io n ser vIce was conducted by the Rev. A. Prince.

Friday, October 1st, the St. John Hall 20 Scansbnck Street, Southport, the new Headquarters of the Southport Centre S.J .A. A. and S J A.B was declared open by the Sub -P rior The Earl of Scarborough, C.B. E., K :C.B., V D .) Pri or to enterIng the building, the Sub-PrI or Guards of Honour composed of Southport DIVISIon and Southport and Birkdale Nursmg

S.J .A. B. At the opening ceremony Alderman J. E. u Illf't t, C.B E., D.L., J.P., presided, and was supported by the lVJ.a yor and Mayoress of Southport.

Earl of Scarborough in his address dealt with the of the Southport Centre and the Units of the J.A B. m the borough. The establishment and mainof the largest V.A. D. Hoc;pital in England during the ar stands to the credit of this town. The Sub-Prior also to present streng.th of Brigade and the volunY work It was now dOIDg, whIch assumed a national a nd he pointed out that the Order of St. John had the pIOneer of work. Between £6 000 and £7.000 been expe?ded m the purchasing of the propert Slfruhc tural and addition of the drill hall in the o t e premIses.

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No. 5 District.

DEN ABY MAIN. -The annual inspection of this corps was held on 12th, the inspecting officer being Acting Asst. CommIssIoner H. C. Harrison. The corps mustered 3 2 5 :til ranks including the Nursing Di vi sions.

The parade assembled at the ambulance headquarters club at Denaby Main, and then marched to the Denaby cricket field, headed by the ambulance band and the Askern bugle band. Although the muster was considerably below full strength the corps made a bra v e show and greatly impressed the onlookers.

The ?fficer was accompanied by County Surgeon H. H. Huey, DI?tnct Officer G. Hulley, and Lady DistrIct Officer Mrs. B Plckermg, A.R.R.C., M.B E. The parade was in charge of Corps Supt . W. Still.

NO TT INGH AM .- Nine ambulance divisions competed on the 18 th September for the "GIbson Shield" at Lamcote House, Radcliff e. To hold this test in the countrv was a departure from the practice. At the same as the ambulance divisions were competing for the (I Gibson Shield " four nursing d ivi sions were competing for the "Winifred Gibson Shield. " This departure was due to the kindness of Col. and Mrs. Charles Birkin who kindly asked that the competition be held in their grounds. Mrs. Eirkin is a Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John, and also P res ident of the Nott ingham area of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. At the conclusion of the competitions it was announced that Bulwell Ambulance D ivi sion were the winners for the" Gibson Shield" and the Nottingham City urs ing Division were the successful competItor.> for the " WinIfred Gibson Shield. "

At the presentation of the trophies, Asst. Commissioner Gibson, who was in charge of the compet itions, voiced the thanks of all to Col. and M rs. Birkin for their kindness in issuing the invitation for the competition to take place in their grounds, and also for the ir hospitality in entertaining the members to tea.

No. 6 District.

D URHA:'-I.-- I n close prox imi ty to Findon Cottage, the reSIdence of Mr. John Graham, D.L., and in delightful autumn weather, the annual inspection of the Mid Durham Corps took place on the 25th ult.

On the of Mr. Graham, many spectators assembled to the proceedmgs. They were cordially welcomed by theIr host, who afterwards entertained them to tea. The inspection was held in the "Tree Field " the visitors being accommodated in a recently erected which com mands a magn ific ent v iew of the county landscape on every Side.

paraded 180 strong, the Ferryhill NursID g ,DIVISIOn and cadets from Sacnston, and Assistant Stanley E.mbleton, of Newcastle, the inspectmg officer, was accompamed by Assistant Commissioner F. P. WIlson, J.P., of Middlesborough, and other D is trict Officers. A/ter the the membe rs on parade participated In. vanou exercise? and d nU , which they carried out With marked effiCIency and In whi c h they earned the praise and admiration of all onlookers. The band of the Charlaw and. Sacriston under the of SergeantMajor H. Hubber, dIscoursed pleasIDg selections of music at intervals.

Following the inspec.tion the parade was addressed by Mr. Embleton, who saId It was a pleasure indeed to inspect that very smart and efficient corps. He found that a very great propor tion of the me':l1bers had already sat and passed the re-examIDatlon for thiS year, but there were still a few who required to pass it, and he had no doubt further provision would b.e made by means of a supplementary examination. It was Important that every member should be given a fair chance.

Alluding to the Militar, Hospital Reserve, he remarked that that was a new body for which the St. John Ambulance Association was alone responSIble. The whole of the reserve was recruited from the up and down the country. A

certain allocation had been made to No.6 District numb · 290 and he was anxious that they should not fall enng h t of the behind any other district in fulfilllDg t e reqUlremen s order. Up to the present there had not been a very large number of recruits, and they had asked .by the Acting Chief Commissioner to make a POlDt of gettl.ng to know how many were likely to enrol so to be certalll that they were going to fulfil their prom!se to raIse the allotted The new body bore no resemblance to the Home MllItar.y Reserve. The terms wel e quite different and worthy of theIr consideratIOn.

Mr. Emoleton expressed his pleasure WIth tbe of all on parade, and remarked that the work and drIll, and first aid in general, had been qUite He thanked Coroner Graham for his great kindness In IDVltlOg the corps to bold the Inspection In such pleasant could not tell them anything of the IDterest of the III ambulance work that they did not already know, but was very lal o- ely owing to the practical interest he had taken 1D the movem;nt that the county of Durham was by way of ing one of the leading counties, if not the leadIng county, 1D the ambulance world. \Vhen they remembered that the brigade extendej throughout the Dominions, and covered the whole of Great Britain and Ireland, It was no small honour to have that positIon. He sincerely. tha nked M.r. Graham for all bis interest, and not lrast for kIndness III invitIPg them to hold their inspection at hiS reSidence.

nlr. Graham, in charactenstlcally happy mood, bad a cheery word for all, and as one of the great pIOneers of first aid in the county and more recently as the donor of the "Coroner Graham Ambulance Challenge Shield," he was intensely proud of the fine display. In his reply to M.r. Embleton he alluded to the interest he had always taken III the ambulance movement even before the days of the .St. Ambulance Association. The for With the injured in those early days were exceedlOgly pnmltl.ve, and it was a pleasure to him now to s.ee the effiCiency whIch the members of that had attamed. He had always interested in everything that tended to th.e relIef of suffenng humanity, and there was no greater admIrer than he of the ambulance mo v ement.

Over and over again, when engaged In hIS offiCial duties, he had asked the question as to the number ?f men .at a p articular colliery who had of first aid, and III haltIDg tones the percentages had been given as, two, thre.e and four; he did not think he ever reached five per cent. HIS answer to that was that instead of four per cent. of men engaged at a colliery with a knowledge of ambulance work, he w.ould never be content until the fignre was 75, so that the men or above ground might be ready to follow up their herOIC rescues by trying to save a comrade where there was even of life left. To what end was all that wonderful herOlsn: III the mine if the spark of life remaining could not be kept alight by first aid men. He advised all those young men who were often content to stand at street corners or simply walk about the streets to devote themseves to that splendid work. I twas all voluntary work of the best possible kind. Tbe promoters bad his best Wishes, and he hoped they would as manx as they could from the outside. If they could mcrease numbers to such an extent it would be a great pleasure to him to see not only that field but the field adjoining full of ambulance men in another year.

NEWCASTLE ·ON·TYNE.-The hearty good wishes of every member of the Brigade in the District, and far beyond, were with the Lady District Secretary, Miss E. Mary Storey, O.B.E., Lady of Grace of the Order, on the occasIOn of ber marriage at Chester-Ie-Street on the 28th September, to Captain Rowland Burdon Webster, J.P., only son ?f the late Mr. Webster and of Mrs. E. A. Webster of Wolvlston Hall, Stockton-on- Tees. The service was choral and the Lord Bishop of Durham assisted by several other clergy_

The bride who was gIven away by her brother, Mr. Samuel Storey, wore 'a gown of ivory radium velvet draped over a prettily scalloped undersllp of georgette. 'pearls and cryst:'ll ornamented the waistline, and a very soft hne was ett:ected m the pouched back of the bodice. The full tram com-

osed entirely of real lace, gift of M ebster, was lined shell pink chiffon, damty ruffles fiDlshmg the edge, held with a shoe of orange blossom on the shoulders. A plaID tulle veil was surmounted by a circlet myrtle leaves and orange buds. She carried a bouquet of 111Ies of the valley and wore a diamond ring and brooch (the gIfts of Mrs. and a gold St. Cuthbert's Cross (the gift of Mr. J. G. Wilson).

Four bridesmaids were in attendance and a page_ A cousin of the bride acted as train.bearer.

'l'he bride's activities in SOCIal work of a Wide and vaned character as well as those of the bridegroom, rendered function 'one of surpassing brilliance and of interest in the Distnct. A large of dlstlDgUlshed guests were present. and the bride and br ldegroom were the recipients of a magDlficent array of costly gIfts.

At a meeting of the District Competitions Con:mittee some few weeks ago, the Lady District Secretary, MISS E. M. H . Storey, 0 B.E., now Mrs. K B. \Vebster, made the happy announcement that she was about to present a tr.ophy to be awarded to the Nursing Division, year by year, whIch showed the highest record of general The award be entirely confined to Nursing DIVISions ID the No 6 District and would, she hoped, serve to 5timulate keenness and enthUSiasm in the work. Marks would be allocated for percentage. of efficient members, annual increase in strength, extent to which public duties were undertaken, and the general promptness and accuracy displayed ID dealing with corresponderce and annual returns.

The annual cburch parade of the Corps is to take place on the 24th inst. at St. Mark's Church, Byker, the service to commence at 3 p m.

The Corps Supt. extends a very warm mVltatlO n to officer s of the district staff to be present on that also t o members of the local centre of the ASS?ClatlOn, and an y other members of local ambulance unIts who may lIke o attend.

When tbe chief constable o! N ewcastle -on- Tyne system of police boxes is becomlDg more 10 other parts of the country, established them .I l? thiS CIty, th e local units of the Brigade undertook as an addItional source of usefulness to maintain in them first-ald out fit s The difficulty of arranging these to be Imm.edlatelyaccesslbl e if required and at the same time to be Immune from th e pilferer has not yet been entirely overcome, and the ambulanc e officer who recently inspected the stocks had evidence of how the supplies were Y:'h.en he two rather bright little street urchllls ImprovIsing pairs of braces from a of .quite excellent I roller bandag e obviously the spOil from a polIce box near by .

V A.D. DANCE.-The annual V.A.D. Whist Dr!ve an d will again be held in the. Hutton-terrace prill Ha ll by kind permission of the authOrIties, on th e 2nd proximo, to which a hearty .nvltatlOn to all rI:l!m,?ers of local brigade units is extended.. further partIcular s may be obtained on applicatIon to DIstrict Headquarters, 2, Osborne-terrace, N ewcastle-on- Tyne.

No.8 District.

GRAvEsEND.-Gravesend and Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade formed an ImposlDg parade when they formed up in the Gravesend Tow,n Hall on Sunda Y morning, September 19th, before march 109 to St. George s Church.

The parade, in charge of Actmg Supt. A. was headed by the Gravesend town band and accompaDled by the sea scouts. The address was given by the rector.

HASTINGS.-The annual inspection of the Hastin gs Ambulance Division was held on September 6th when a good

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prop ortion of the divis ion attended. After the inspection a me etiDg was held pI es id ed over by Tramport Officer Mr. T. who was supported by Asst, Commissioner George Lock e, ex-Asst. Capt. C_ A. Coventon and Dr. Chapman, d Ivisio nal surgeon.

The Asst. Commissioner on behalf of the members of the di visio n, presented Mr. G. Haselden French, Hon. Serving B roth er of the Order, their supt. WIth a clock and illuminated ad dress in commemmoration of the completion of 25 years' servic e in the Brigade.

Mr. French was one of the founders enrolled as a private ?nd filled the offices of Inspector of stores, corporal, sergeant, ambula nce officer, supt. The speakers all spoke in glowing te rms of his enthusiasm, knowledge, and capacity in the d uties. Mr. French, in reply, expressed his surprise at this re ceptio n of his servIces and warmly thanked his colleagues.

SHEFRNESS.-Be(ore a large and representative gathering of towns pe opl e the new motor ambulance was dedicated on Se ptemb er 19th. The representative character of the gathering may be seen from the fact that Commissioners of the Or der, cl ergy and ministers of the town Dockyard officers 'lnd officials, Councillors, pol ic emen, firemen, scouts, and 'lth ers were present to take part in the proceedings.

Prior to the Dedicatory Servict', the Ambulance Divisions on parad e were inspected by Mr A. Vernon Davies, O.B . E., d. B., M.P., CommIssIoner No.8 District, outside the Ambulanc e Headquarters, in Trinity-road.

The d /fer ent un its on parade were then mo ved into col umn formation by Ambulance Officer A. O Reece, of the Isl e of Sheppey Division, and, headed by the She!1pey Military Ba nd, marched through the town to the boating pond enclosure, wh ere they were lined up ID square format iun. The procession inc luded the (ollow ing DIvisIons: Isle of Sheppey DiviSIon, und er Divl.-Supt. H. Rayner Catt, Amb. Officer A O. Reece, Am bulanc e Officer W. Broad, with Dr. F. H. Watson, Divl. Surg. , members of the NurSIng Division, under Lady Supt. 1 frs. Jenner Queenborough Ambulance Officer E. R. R. C ree nstreet, with Dr. A. H. Madwar, Hon Surgeon; Chatham, 511p t. Wraight and Ambulance Officer Murray; Greenstreet, Supt. Ray; Kent County PolIce, under Inspector F. Kenward; Fire Brigade, under Second OffIcer Burden de tropolitan Police, under Sergt. Webber; Cadets, Isle of Sh eppey Division, under Sergt. R. Borner and Corporal Brett; She ppey Scouts, under Commissioner E. J. Ingham. The Ou eenboroug h Ambulance brought up the rear of the column. Amo ng the company assembled near the new motor aml:>ulanc e, which was in charge of Transport Officer W. A. Rudd, wer e Commissioner E. A. Richards, NO.1 1 District; Major W. H. F. N oble, Assistant District Commissioner; Divisional Sup t. H. Rayner Catt; Captain F. C. Fisher, R.N., Captain of H .M. Dockyard, and Presider!t of the Isle of Sheppey and Mrs. FIsher Engineer Captain Scott-Hill, Chief Eng lDeer, H.M . Dockyard, and MIS. Scott-Hill; Mr. J. F. Wa lker, Chief Constructor, and Mrs. Walker.

Then followed the dedication of the new ambulance by the Rev: H. B. Mayne, M.A., R.N., who said: "In the faith of Jesus Ch nst I dedicate this ambulance to the glory of God and for and service of the sick and suffering in this town and dlst nct. May it be a blessing to those who serve and those wh o ar e served: in the Name of the Father and of the Son an d of the Holy Ghost. Amen." ,

Captain F. C. Fisher, R.N., President of the Isle of Division, then stepped forward and asked the Comto accept the Motor Ambulance on behalf of the IVI Slon.

b Commissioner A. Vernon Davies, in reply, said that on eh alf o! the Order he had great pleasure in accepting it.

W. H. F. Noble, Asst. District Commissioner, in :dd resmg company, Slid it was his pleasing duty to pre- h n t a certificate of merit to Ambulance Officer W. Broad of t / of Sheppey Division. It was not the intrinsic o It e piece of parchment, but it meant the recognition of the act he had performed. I n making the presentation :ilI Officer Broad, Major Noble said, "I hope you (A IlJve long and keep it, and may you earn another. pp ause).

Tbe certificate was awarded for the very special first-aid rendered by Ambulance Officer Broad at the time Mr. H. A. J ohoson met with a serious accident to his foot in the doc kyard. It is generally believed that Mr. Broad's prompt action at the time of tbe mishap probably saved Mr. J ohmon's life, for through his efforts Mr. Johmon lost very little bloed, notwithstanding his foot was nearly severed.

TEYNHAM.-We regret to record the death of Mrs. Gascoigne, Lady Ambulance Officer, and one of tbe original members of the Teynham Nursing- Division. Mrs Gascoigne was Assistant Commandant at Glover's Hospital during the war, and a great favourite with both patients and staff.

No. 10 District.

CHELMSFORD.-At a meeting held in tbe Cathedral Hall on September 24th it was decided to start a division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The Mayor (Mr. Hugh WTl?ht) presided and was supported by General F. F. Johnson, county director of the Red Cross Society, Essex branch, Mr. T. E. Dann, Alderman F. Spalding (Deputy Mayor ), Mr. A. Haskin, Mr. H. B. TIlley, Dr. S. Corner, and Mr. H. Langley-Jones (Assistant-Commissioner for Essex )

The Mayor said it really seemed impossible that a branch of the brigade had not been promoted there many ypars ago. Having obtained his first-aid certificate thirty years back he had been able to save the lIfe of a friend who was during the South African War, the bullet going through an artery. In supportlOg the proposal, Mr. Dann, works manager at Messrs. Cromptons, said that the General Purposes Committee were going to recommend the Town Council to have an up-to ·date am bulance. Mr. H. Langley-Jones explained the working of the scherpe and how to start a division of the brigade. Mr. J. S. Smith was elected as han. secretary, and Mr. Spald ng was asked to act as hon. treasurer. A large number of those attending the meeting have already signified their willingness to join a unit.

CLACTON-ON-SEA.-On September 17th, Mr. and Mrs. Kingsman, of the Pier, officially presen ted the motor aD' bulance which has been is use for some time, to the local division of the St. John Ambulance Br iga de. Mrs. Bennett formally made the presentation and Supt Porter received the gift, on behalf of the members. Mr. K ingsman, who was given a warm .reception, congratulated tb ose present for having already establtsbed such an effiCIent body of am bulance workers in so short a time. He said that althou g h it was his business to minister to people's pleasure and amusement he also wished to remember their suffering. He handed a cheque for £10 to Mr. Lock for the payment of various expenses and intImated that he bad also paid all the standing charges of the ambulance for twelve months. The car had sometimes travelled 200 miles and from June 23rd to September 8th it was called out 63 times and had travelled a total of over 2,000 miles Mr. Kingsman also handed a cheque to Mr. L. Gray, who had occas ionally acted as driver.

The annual inspection of the Division was carried out by the Assistant Commissioner (M r H. Langley -Jones ) on September 18th. Supt. W. D. Porter was in command, supported by Ambulance Officer F. Lock. Mr. Langley- Jones complimented the men upon their smart appearance, and said he was pleased to see that they were properly equipped. He trusted that the people of Clacton would fully realise the work which the brigade performed and support it morally and financially. The members of the divisIon assisted in thp. removal of the patients from the temporary quarters at the Rickitt Convalescent Home to the new and enlarg-ed Clacton Cottage Hospital.

HAVERHILL.- The annual inspection of the Haverhill units was held on the lawn of Dr. Gcodman's residence on Saturday, September 18th. The Inspecting Officer was the Assistant Commissioner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades), who was accompanied by District Officers W. C. Smith and A. H.

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W. Moffatt, from I pswich. Supt. G. S. Scott was in command and was supported by Ambulance OffiC'p.r W. Scrivener. Cadet Officer T. Shipp and Lady Cadet Officer F. Carter. At the close Dr. Eades complimented those on parade upon their smartness and efficiency paying a great compliment to the good work which Dr. T. A. Gondman had done for the cause of St. John at Ha v erhill. District Officer Smith carried out examinations for the Cadet Cups which were presented by the Assistant Commissioner to Cadet Alan Basham and Cadet Winnie Basham. The" Eric " Shield, which was given by Dr. Goodman, to the section having- the highest percentage at drills, was accepted by Ambulance Officer on bahalf of the men's section. Following the inspection, the men and boy Cadets marched out to Castle Camps, headed by the band, where a week-end camp had been arranged. On Sunday morning the Girl Cadets also attended at the Church where the service was conducted by the Rector (the Rev. R. F. R. Routh ) The afternoon was spent in rambling about Mr. Tengey's fine grounds, and the return march, of about four miles, was started at 6.30 p.m.

H AVERHILL.-A very interesting episode came to the knowledge of the Suffolk County staff. during their recent to Haverhill. A short time back, September 4th, a nasty accident happened some few miles out of the town when two men were seri.:>usly injured in a motor spill. Private John Scrivener ( who learnt his knowledge of first aid as a cadet) came upon the scene. and, at once, put his knowledge to the test by securing walking sticks, handkerchiefs, neckties, etc., from bystanders with which he put up a fractured leg in splints. N ext he despatched a passing cyclist for the services of Dr. Goodman, and tbe motor ambulance, and within a very short space of time had summoned eight ambulance men to assist him. The second patient was also treated for a nasty cut on the head. Upon arrival, the doctor was so pleased with the way the fractured leg had been secured that the patient was forthwith sent by ambulance to hospital without being touched. This shows what may be accomplished by cadets being trained in first aid, and reflects the greatest credit upon Dr. Goodman (wh o is the divisional surgeon to Haverhill ), Supt. G. S. Scott, Cadet Officer A. Shipp, and not the father of the lad, Ambulance Officer W. Scrivener

HOL BROOK.- On Sunday the 19th September, members of the G ppeswyk Division, Ipswich Corps, tog-ether with a contingent (rom the Rq,nelagh Work!; attended Divine Service at Holbrook Church, Supt. F. E. Goddard ( Gipppswyk Division ) was in command, supportpd by Supt. F. W. Holden (Ranelagh Works), Ambulance Officer J. J. Bird, Corps Sergt.M ajor J. W. Sharman, and Sergts. Brest and Kennell.

A procession was made through the village to the Church, headed by the band of the 2nd I pswich Company of the Boys' Brigade Dr. S. O. Eades ), who had accompanying him District Officers W. C. Smith and A. H. W. Moffatt. The Rector (the Rev. B. R. Neville) preached a very appropriate sermon, in the course of which he spoke of the white cross of St. John as syrr bolic of the four Christian virtues-prudence temperance, justice and fortitude; that its points represent eigbt Beatitudes which spring from the practice of those virtues and that its whiteness is the emblem of that purity of required in those who fight for the defence of the Christian faith and live for the service of the poor and suffering. At the close, Dr. Eades thanked all those who had attended, and also the Rector for his encouraging words. The Rector in his reply said he trusted that the day was not far distant when Holbrook could boast of a unit of the at full strength. The District Commissioner (Major J. F. Hossack) was present to witness the parade.

Ip SWI CH - The annual of the units of the I pswich Corps was held on Christchurch Park on Saturday afternoon, September 25 th. The District Commissioner (Major J F. C. Hossack ) was the Inspecting Officer and was accompanied by District Officer A. C. Hill, and Lady District Officer Miss A. Bohun Cou1cher. On Sunday afternoon September 26th, a drum-head service was conducted by

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Rev. J. A. Patten on Portman Road Ground. The Rev. J. C. Knapp, Rector of St. Clement's Church, gave an interesting address on "Service. " Basing his remarks on this subject, he Rev. said that the world's ideas of service were very different. It lusted after money, materialism, and power, and very often there was a great deal of selfishness-themselves first, and others afterwards. They must learn to sink self and forget themselves. The great blessing lay in servi c e and our Lord, for three years of his life gave them an excellent example by rendering- assistance to the sick in the city and villages of Palestine. In alluding to the quality of service, the speaker cited the parable of the Good Samaritan as being very thorough. The Samaritan spared no pains in the trouble whi c h he took in his care of the poor wounded Jew who lay by the roadside His heart was in the work of relief. The choir of St. Michael's Church rendered the anthem" Send Out Thy Li g ht" during the service, and Dr. Hossack gave a br ief address to those assembled, upon the worK performed by the lor:al ambulance Brigade He appealed for more financial assistance in order that their efforts should not have to be curtailed. The Ipsw ich Town Mis sion Band led the singing of what must have been a record attendance, for the collection realised £8 105. Supporting the Commissioner was Lady District Officer Miss A. Bohun Coulcher, with Lady Corps Supt. Miss Haggar, in charge of the Nursing Corps, whilst Corps Supt. F. E. N ethercoat was in command of the men, assisted by Corps Officers Fiddy, Pepper, and Pow ell .

No. II (S.E. & C.R.) District.

The Woolwich Division Annual Inspection on September 1st revealed a high state of effic iency. It is satisfactory to record that several members rendered assistance recently when an army lorry was driven under a low bridge by mistake Four badly injured men were removed to the Royal Herbert Hospital.

At Sevenoaks on September 2nd, the local division was inspected by D. O. Prew, H.S.B. A valuabl e work is be ing carried on, parti c ularly respecting road accidents during week-ends.

The completion of the electrical services based on Orpington, has resulted in the steam lo comotiv e depot be ing closed and the staft transferred elsewhere. In consequence numerous changes have bet'n m 3.de in the personnel of th e local d ivision. District Officer F. E. Dr inkwa ter, H.S. B., too k the annual inspection on September 7 th , when plans (or securing the co-operation of the electrIcal staff were conconsidered. Th is is another d ivi s ion serving the countr y areas with depots at Pratts Bottom and Farnborough.

The Brigade Divisions in Dover recently organised a highly successful flag day. The public response mo st encouraging and for next year a much larger number of collectors will be provided. Apart from the satisfactor y financial result the joint appeal brought the rank and file of both districts in close contact with new friends.

The Battersea, Redhill, and Addiscombe Divisions ha ve recently been inspected by District Officer J. P. Fla vi n, and in each instance the inspecting officer was impressed with th e smartness and efficiency of the men on parade.

The Divisions are composed of men enthusiastic in th e cause of First Aid, and who are doing excellent work in the ir respective areas. This is particularly the case in regard to the Addiscombe Division which has at the present time tw O motor ambulances, which are available at all times for tran sport work, and which are being extensively engaged. It is a matter of considerable gratification to know that in the dense ly populated district of Croydon and its environs the public ha ve at their command such a reliable and efficient service ready at any time it may be needed, and the public spirit of the m en who make this possible is worthy of every commendation.

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St Laurence Church, Reading, was the scene ot a very parade on Sunday, September 12lh. Tne di VI Sions attending were drawn from Reading Oxford Alder:,hot Redhill, Addiscombe, Maidenhead, l';"ytord, Henle/ Nurs es and were also present. After inspection by Ass t. C lmm lSSloaer A. C. 05b o rn, the band of the 4th Battn. Roya l Berks Regt., took part in the service.

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South Ashford, Willesborough Divisions on SeI?ce,uber 22nd, took place In the local drill hall. District ()fti..;t;r C. Milton, H.S.B., deputised for the Commissioner and a prvmotion examination followed.

by W th Mr. P. C, Hopper, O.B.E., in the chair, supported Mr. Jury,. station master, Wandsworth Common

By co urtesy] [East A ngliaft Daily Times.

I pswlch Ambulance Workers Drumhead Service.

(Inset) The Rev. J. C. Knapp delivering the address.

ser mThe Rey. J T. Mumford preached a most powerful of th onhdeallDg With the work of Abbot Hugh and the building ya d e of St. John the Baptist in the present churchhe rev. gentleman also traced the work of the Order In t e Holy Land and in England.

The annual inspectl on of the A hf d s or Station, Ashford

Balham, Officers Drinkwater and Prew, a very enjoyable at the Hotel Belgravia on September 2Jrd, In "-:It.h the presentation of awards to members of the Vlctona DIVISion. During the a large framed photograph was handed to Ambulance Officer F. E. Stratton, as a token of regard for his valuable work as secretary.

Special reference was made to the large number of members who had qualified for the Centre 2I-year Gold Medals. District Officer F. E. Drinkwater, H.S.B., was in a reminiscent moori 10 telling of the days when the L. C. & D. w,nk wa, started In a missIOn room at Loughboro' Junction. A warm tribute was paid to veterans whose pioneer siasm has resulted in the present prosperous condltlOn of ambulance affairs.

Dr. Archibald, Divisional Surgeon, Ramsgate, is president of the local Rotary Club, and was recently entertained by the Paris Rotarians, when he was made the recipient of a bronze figure.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, andresignations, within the Brigade Overseas during the month of September, 19 26 :Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.

North Sydney Division-P. Harry to be Divisional Supt. as from 15.7.26

Randwlck Nursing Division-Acting Lady DIvIsIOnal Supt. Mrs. E. Mellish to be Lady Divisional Supt., Sydney Central Nursing Division- Miss C. Hoskm to be Lady Ambulance Officer as from 22.7 26

SOUTH AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.

Mannum Division-H. M. Fisher, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon as from 18526; Rev. D. J. Morris to be Divisional Supt. on probation as from 18.5 26 Canada.

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

Lord Kttchener Nursing Division-Lady Ambulance Officer MISS G. Hoffman resigned, 22 .7. 26 MANITOBA DISTRICT.

C.P .R. (No 14) Division-Divisional Supt. J. T. Ward resigned, 197. 26 India.

No. I DISTRICT.

1St Simla Division-Capt. E. Cotter, I.M.S., to be Divisional Surgeon as from 36.26; R. M. Dalton to be Dlvis10nal Surgeon as from 26 5 26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Eastern Bengal State Railway (Sealdah) DivisionAmbulance Officer J Quin-Conroy to be DIvisional Supt., 1.1.26; Sergt. W. Patnck to be Ambulance Officer; Lance Sergr. H. Roseuburgh to A:mbulance Officer, 2.1.26

Scottish Churches Dlvlslon- J. Kellas to be DIVIsIOnal Supt. on probation as from 21. 1.25; Dr. P. Bose to be DiV Isional as from 21.2.25

NO.3 DISTRICT.

Surat Cosmopolitan Division-J. P. Molaframna, L.M.S., to be Divisional Surgeon, vice K. V. Hora resigned 25 .7. 26 New Zealand.

CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT.

Ashburton Nursing Division-Miss N. Watson to be Lady Ambulance Officer as from 17.}26

OTAGO DISTRICT.

Duned in Division-Pte. W. Pirret to be Ambulance Officer on probation as from 16).26

WELLINGTON DISTRIGT.

Wanganui Corps-Lady Divisional Supt. Mrs. H. Tawse to b"! L'l.dy C'Jrp> Supt. as from 8.3 26; Ambulance Ofucer

G. H. B Sle ight to be Corp3 Supt. as from 8 .3 26

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Wellington CorpS-Divisional Surgeon L. A. Line, M.B , to be Corps Surgeon as from 196.26, vice Dr. Orr-Whit e resigned; Mrs. A. F. Steptoe to be Lady Corps officer as fro m 247.26, vice Miss Fossetts promoted South Africa.

CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.

Dutoitspan Mine Division-S. J. B:unes to be Ambulanc e Officer as from 1.7.26; Dr. A. T. Harris to be Divisiona l Surgeon as from 10 5.26; B. K. Gould to be Divisional Supt ac; from 10 5 26

Electrical Department Division- J. Murray to b e Ambulance Officer as from 1.7.26

Kimberley Police Division- J. Raftery to be Divisiona l Supt. as from 14 .6 .26

ORANGE FREE STATE DISTRICT.

Bloemfontein City Nursing Division-Mrs. A. Dean to b e Lady Ambulance Officer as from 9826; Mrs. M. Skea to be Lady Ambulance Officer as from 11.8 .26; Mrs. A. Swanson to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 10.8.26

TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.

Government Printing Works (Pretoria) Division-\V. J. Putter to be Ambulance Officer on probat io n as from 7. 1 26

Johannesburg (1st) Police Dlvlsion-R. Ray, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon as from 138 26; D. J. Sargeant to be Divisional Supt. on probation as from 13 8 26 ; J. Calder to be Ambulance Officer on probation as from 13826

1st Johannesburg Nursing DiVIsion-MISS D. F. Hubbar d to be Lady Ambulance Officer as from ] 2.7.26; Miss \\ Robertson to be Lady Ambulance Officer as from 19. 7. 26

Middelburg Divlsion- J. Jones to be Divisional Supt. on probation as from 20-4-26; E. J. Albertyn, ?lI.D., to be Divisional Surgeon as f r om 20-4-?6

Pretoria FIn' Bngade DIVision-E. A. Levison, l\I.R.C.S, to be Divis ional Surgeon as from 5726; F. J. HlOdes to be Divisional Supt. on probation as from 5 7. 26

NEW DIVISIONS FORMED, DISBANDMENTS &c Australia.

N.S.W. DISTRIC T.

Paddington Division to be known as Paddington and Woolahra DIvision as from 16826 Hong Kong.

Kowloon Division formed, 2 I 7.25 Indian Division formed, 3 1 7 2 5 New Zealand.

AUCKLAND DISTRICT.

Henderson Nursing Division disbanded, 287 26 South Africa.

CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.

Dutoitspan Mine Division re·formed, 10 5 26 Kimberley Police Division formed, 1462 6 TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.

1st Johannesburg Police Division formed, 13 826

SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS AND HARB::>URS DISTRICT.

Orange Free State Corps to be known as Orange Free State and Eastern Province Corps as from 9. 8 26

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CONTENTS OP THIS NUMBER.

EDITORIAL-

First Aid in Theatres

The Martyrs of the Order

Poisonous Plants

Great Western Railway Centre

Overseas Visitors

Brigade Appointments, &c DISTRICT REPORTSPrince of Wales's; NO.4 NO.5; No.6 No.8

N o. 10 No. II

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas

Mosel ey Float-on-Air Cushion

AMBULANCE CUTTINGS FROM THE PRESS-

Dangers of Epilepsy

Electric Wire Death

Wrong Dose for Baby

The Other Side

PRIORY FOR W ALESBrigade News

General Interest

Centre Reports

News in Brief

Fi rst Aid for the Shipwrecked QUERIES AND ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTSOur Thanks to the Doctor

Meaning of Examthemata

Examination Howler

Tokens of Good Will

Removal of Tattoo Marks

Another Examination Ho,",ler

Plaints of Competitor

Principles of FIrst Aid

PRACTI CAL POINTSUses of an Overcoat

Value of Prompt Action

Moseley Float=onzAir Cushions.

Moseley Float-on-Air Cushions have been used now for years for motor-cars with the greatest success.

RacLDg dnvers use them in all large events and find that the protection from fatigue e.nables them to exercise greater and to bear the straIn of long races at high speeds lD a way that is otherwise impossible.

may be compared with Comfort Tyres-, le., low-pressure tyres which are superseding the old hard pnumatics.

The illustration shows the interior of the Bolster Sided (patent) Bed which clearly shows the large tubes used on either side and the valves for separate inflation of the different parts of the Bed. This Bolster Sided Bed effectually prevents the patient from coming into contact with any hard portion of the stretcher or am bulance.

For Ambulance and Stretcher use the advantages are very obvious, the patient is immune from vibration and

The members of the 87th (Shoreditch) Division h el d their 5th annual dinner this month. Mr. E. G Price occupied the chair, supported by Dr. N. Corbet Fletch e r, the Assistant Commissioner.

When corresponding with Advertisers please mention "First Aid "

They are now applying the Float-on-Air system to am bulance beds and find that the reception is so favourable that we convinced the advantages of the Float-on-Air system IS bound to work a revolution in Ambullnce and Stretcher usage.

secret of the success of the Moseley Float-on-Air

1.S undoubtedly the tubular principle upon which the or beds are made, which allows an extremely to be made, resulting in protection from VI rattan that cannot be obtained in any other way. They

jar, .t?e beds are and being made of rubber are easily stenhsed and emInently hygienic inflatable the beds keep their shape and resilience indefinitely.

Messrs. Moseley & Sons, have received many testimonials as to the efficiency of these bEds.

J\mbulance j'( ews euttings from the

The Editor invites. readers to send newspaper cuttings on matters oj general tnterest for inclusion in this column.

DANGERS OF EPILEPSV.

While drawing water from a pond, John Simmons, 32. an estate labourer, of Uroxbourne. had :loO EpileptiC FIt Idl 10 the water and was drowned.-Daiij- Mail. '

ELECTRIC WIRE DEATH.

Richard Swan, 25. a Tunbridge WeUs fireman was elec.trocuted while breaking coal on his engllle at statIon yesterday.

I,-Ie was s.tanding. in the tender and swung his hammer in the al.r wh.en It carne III contact with the overhead wires of the electrIC railway system.-Dat'ly Mirror. -

WRONG DOSE FOR BABY.

oil was given in mistake for castor oil, it was stated at an IOquest on a seventeen-month-old baby Castor oil was ordered by a doctor, and the sent a fifteen-year for a b?t.t le. The girl brought camphorated 011, and notlcmg the difference the mother admIlllstered thIS WIth fatal result. Accidental death was the verdict.-Da.tjt Mirror.

C1 PECIAL CLEARANCE OF JOB LINE.-First Aid C" Outfits, one and two small Asepto Bandages, two dressmgs, two burn dressings and ampoule of IOdIDe; neatly packed in cardboard box. Price IOd. each, post free.-Asepto Bandage Co., 46, Cannonstreet, London, EC.4.

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The Other Side.

The Beauty of our Brigade is Order

The Bless ing of our Brigade is Contentment

The Glory of our Br igade is Hospitality.

OFFICE RS and members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade alwavs await with eagerness orders to carry out public duties, and such duties are usually carried oUl by sacrificiog their leisure hours, which would in all probability be spent with their familits at home or Th ey pll'lce themselves voluntarily under dIscipline and obey the orders of superior officers, the majority of whom th e y have only met on official occasions .

I t is often said that " All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy Il and further that" To play hard, one must work hard. "

Those who were responsible for the introduction of opportunities for our mem bers to play together are to be congratulated ; whether it be games or social functions, such as dinners, etc., there is nothing better to foster good feehng and mutual understanding between Officers and members of all ranks. To meet unofficially, with work for the time being cast aside, oft times creates an entirely different imprEssion from that surmised from correspondence or from an Officer on parade.

From reports published, No.1 District has by wo rkiog hard nobly upheld the traditions of the Brigade and it remains to be placed on record that this District plays as hard as it works.

The Annual Officers' Dinner and Dance was held at the Conn aught Rooms, London, on Saturday, 25 th September. In the regrettable absence of the Commissioner, Mr. W. H. Winny, through illness, Lieut.-Colonel F A. Brooks took the Chair. Major-General Sir Percival and L'1dy Wilkinson, Colonel and Mrs. G A. Moore, Mrs. Barltrop ( New Zealand), Captain Cahusac, Mrs. Dent ( Overseas), Mr Fincham, Mr. J. Grossman, 3 0 Officers from Birmingham under Corps Supt. W. E. Ballard, and other distinguished guests dined with the Officers of the District.

After an admirable dinner served in admirable surroundings the Chairman proposed the toast of the King, and all present heartily sang the National Anthem. In proposing the toast of the Queen, of etc., the Chairman referred to the great assIstance whIch members of the royal family had afforded to the Brigade and the amount of e ncouragement the Brigade had received by their pres ence at annual competitions and Brtgade reviews.

Major-General Sir Percival Wilkinson in p roposing the toast of the Prince of Wales' District refe rr e d tc the great regret that all Officers felt in th e absence of Mr. Winny, their Commissioner, who through ill-health was unable to be present, and he could imagine the of regret of the Commissioner in not being able to preside, especially after 35 years of service for the Brigade, during .which he had presided at their Annual Dmner, as th e u CommIsSIOner and chairman, for the past six years.

Sir Percival said that the recent great strike had proved the value of the Brigade to the authorities responsible in such crisis and to the public generally, and he assured the gathering that the War Office, and Civil Autho rities highly commended the serVIces rendered, and furthermore that they knew where to come should the necessity again arise.

After mentioning the work of the Dlstnct lD the

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General Strike particularly that ofth .:: Hyde Park Emergency Station which was under the charge of Assistant Commissioner Dr. C. J. MacFadden, Sir Percival related an incident of two park ducks, one of which arrived each morning, to lay an tgg outside Dr. MacFadden's tent. He could only think that the duck knew that the tent was a place of peace.

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R eferring to the value of comp e titIOns lD malDtalDlng efficiency within the various U DltS entering teams, he related the praiseworthy accomplishments of the Hampstead Nursing Division. He stated that in 19 25 they tied wit h London Bridge Nursing Divisi o n on halt marks and thts year won the ShIeld by a large margin. He also mentioned that the Liverpool Nurs ing Division which wa s second to Hampst e ad Nursing DiviSIOn in this year', F i nals, went on to Wa le s and won the Lady Bute Challenge S hi e ld, whIch in W a l e s is considered on the same level as the" Perrott " Challeng e Shield in England, by a large margi n of Sir P e rcival on to the tsteem lD whtch the Brigade uniform was held, statin g that their uniform was so well known that a member invariably had access without challenge to any place where First A :d assi stanc e. was r e quired. He pointed out the of thts. b -; ing abused and was very glad that lD future theIr uDl{orm was to be protected. A Bill had just passed P a rl}a ment known as the Protection of Uniform Act under w htch the Brigade uniform would be fully protect e d .

Dr. MacFadden in r e sponse to the t o ast e x pressed much regret that the was unabl e t o r e ply t o 1he kind references to the Dlstnct mad e by the ChIef Commissioner and pointed out the loyalty shown by th e rank amI file to the Officers was exc e llent in all respects .

All calls which have been made upon their services had been answered on every occasion. In N O. 1 Distric t they had many opportunities and over th e provincial Districts of the Brigade, but whIle tlllS was so they also had many more The amount o f work carried out was and It was therefore very encouraging to learn from their Chief Commissioner tha t the work they had been called upon to perform had warranted commendation from the authorities of the Orde r and th e Crown.

Referring to the incident of the duck, Dr. MacFadde n thought that was a very wise duck to ?ave a place, where, if assistance had been reqUlred dunng. th e process of laying the egg, there we re plenty of qualifie d persons available to render aid. A fter the roars of laughte r had died away the Chairman proposed the toast of th e Visitors.

He mentioned that the Order in days bygone existe d for three things--

(I) As a fighting force.

(2) To succour the sick and the wounded.

(3) Hospitality.

On behalf of all Officers of the District he extended t o them a hearty welcome, and thanked them for their suppor t and encouragement. He assured the Chie.f CommiSSIOne r, Colonel Moore, Mrs. Dent (Lady Supt. in Chief of th e Brigade Overseas), Cahusa.c Mr. o f the District's appreclahon of theIr klDdly actIOns. H e regretted the unavoidld.ble absence of Lady Perrott, .th e Lady Supt. in Chief of the Brigade at Home. He particularly welcomed 3 Officers of the Birmingham an d two representatives from New Zealand whose VlSlt to th e Gate synchronised with their Annual Dinner. Some ver y hearty clapping took place when the Chairman stated th at he started his Brigade career in NO.3 District and that h e

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h ad many happy recollections of the Birmingham Corps which he had inspected and mt t in Camp 1 he mention o f the late Dr Nelson and Corps Supt. Gillett and other Bi rmingham Officers, was the signal for some very sinc ere ap plause.

Colonel Moore responding thanked the OffiCErS of the Di strict on behalf of all Visitors, for their having invited th em to th 1: ir Annual and he assured them that it al ways gave him great pleasure to attend. With his usual Iri sh wit he occasion e d many outbursts of laughter.

Corps Supt. Ballard of the Birmingham Corps thanked the Officers of the District on behalf of his Birmiogham Offi cers and stated that he was very pleased indeed that thei r visit to the G ate had synchronis e d with their Annual Di nner H e appreciated very much the Chairman's re ma rks relative to the late Dr. Nelson, whom he :;aid had do ne a great oeal of pioneer work for the Brigade and had be e n the means of the Birmingham Corps having Head_

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bit for the Brigade. Continuing he referred to the Chairman's service (Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooks) who started his Brigade career in Felixstowe in 1899 and has ever since worked assiduously in the interests of the S.J. A .B. It was in 1919 that No.1 District stole him from No. 10 District. Further, without fear of contradiction he would say that he was one of the finest fellows he had ever met. That Dr. Corbet Fletcher was right was amply proved when some ISO voices heartily and with all sincerity sang" For he's a jolly good fellow."

In reply, the Chairman (Lieut.-Colonel Brooks) said he almost thought from the description that the Chairman was a diffe rent person to Colonel Brooks and could not reconcile the remarks with himself, and advised Dr. Corbet Fletcher to consult one of his colleagues present for optical trouble. However, he knew that Dr. Corbet Fletcher was in the habit of saying nice things about people, more especially, each month in the two pages of FIRST Am Journal.

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S.J .A.B , Prince of Wales's District, Offi cers Dinner, Sept. 25th, 19 26 , Lieut.-Col. F. A. Brooks, Asst.-Commissioner, in the chair.

quar ters The Birmingham public in recognition of Dr. Nelson's work had subscribed over £3,000 towards these Headquarteis. Further, he ",as interested in Jerusale m especially; owing to the benevolence of the Governhe had a free trip there during the War and was 0 C he supposed he was O c. Signals because he was a qua lIfied ambulance roan. In conclusion he asked the to accept a photograph of the Officers wh ic h had been suitably inscribed as a souvenier of their atte ndance at the Annual Dinner, 19 26

The last toast of the evening was that to the Chairman, W.hI Ch was proposed by Dr. Corbet Fletcher, and in opening hiS he referred to the great regret everyone felt for Mr. WlDny's absence. He said that while the first moveme nt of the Brigade originat e d in 1888, it was in .1895 that at a conference of Metropolitan Curps and Provincial Officel s of the in its pres nt state origlDated.

Humphnes Wmny was one of the secretaries at thIS Conference, so that their Commissioner has done his

Through the laughter that followed somebody replied " Next please."

In conclusion he thanked all ranks for their loyal support and referred to the admirable organisation and arrangelIJents made to make their Annual Dinner a success. He had met no finer organiser than Captain Franks who had been ably assisted by his colleagu e Captain Goodley Offic,ers had made themselves responsible for the DlDner, whIch rhey had all so much enjoyed.

Captain Franks replied that it gave his colleague and himself the utmost pleasure to have been able to carry out the necessary arrangements.

Grace was then sung, after which the remainder of the evening was given up to a fine programme of dancing.

If it were but known, many impressions were altered settled and last but not least many created and old friendships cemented by the tIme the band played God Save the King.

Pll ot o by)

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, SEPTEMBER, 19 26

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Divisional Surgeon.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY

Dr. James Hunter Garson, M.B., B.Ch., Caerphilly Town D ivi sion, 2.9.26

To be Divisional Superintendents. COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Thomas I nstrell, Caerphilly Town Div:is.i<?n, 2.9. 26

" Albert Edward Robbins, Penyrheol DIVISIOn, 28.8.26

fo be Ambulance Officers.

GLA MORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Fredrick Henry Lee, Brynna Division, 26.8.26

" Joseph Henry Lord, Brynna D ivisi on,

Corporal William George Tohn, Glyncorrwg 30 8:26

Private Arthur Herbert Williams, Windsor Colliery Abertnd wr Division, 28.8 .2 6 . . ..

Private William Crews, Caerphilly Town DI.vI.sl.o n, 2.9 26

J B G ilchrist Wilson Penyrheol DIVISion, 28.8.26 " . . ,

To be Ambulance Officer for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRK

Sergeant Rees Thomas Davies, Cefn Cribbwr I?ivision, 30 8 26

Private Alfred George Morgan, Windsor Colliery Abertndwr Division, 28 8.26

To be Sergeants.

GLA:\IORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private William Wright, Bryana Division, 268:26

" Samuel Osmond, Caerphilly Town 29·26

Corporal George Watkins, Cefn Cnbbwr DIVISion, 30.8 .26

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL C ENTRE.

Corp::>ral Thomas Morga ns, Abercanaid Di visi on, 79. 26

To be Corporals.

GLAM ORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Pr iv ate William Richards, Brynna Division, 26 8.26

" Arthur Jones, Brynna Divisio n, 8 26

Cyril David, Cefn Cnbbwr DIVISIO.D, 308.26

Fr edr ick Willlam Owen, Caerphilly Town DIVISIOn, "2 .9 26 ,

Private Arthur Lewi s, CaerphIlly Town DIVISI?n, ?9 26

" Windsor Thomas, Maesteg Central DI VISio n, 21.9.26

BOROU G H OF MERTHVR TYD FIL CENTRE.

Private Morgan Jenkins, Abercanaid Divis ion, 7 926 MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Pri vat e Cl ifford McDermott, Ebbw Vale Division, 30.8.26

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private George Robert Black, Caerphilly Town Division, 2.9.26

" Clifford James Curnick, Division, 30.8.26

" Taliesin Morgan, elson DI VI SIOn, 28.8.26

" Edward Thomas Matthews, Penyrheol Division, 28.8.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private Edward Garfield Watkins, Cwmparc Division, 7.9.26

To be Divisional Treasurers.

GLAMORGAN C QUNTY CENTRK

Private William Georg-e Jones, Caerphilly Town Division, 2.9.26

" Fredrick Howell, Penyrheol Division, 28.8.26

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private William John Talbot, Caerphilly Town Division? :.<;?26

Corporal William Aubrey Ellis, Maesteg Central DIVISion, 21.9 26 Q 8 6

Private Walter Carter, Penyrheol DIVISion, 20 2 Cadet Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Kenfig Hill Cadet Nursing Divis io n (Ab eravon Corps),·30 .7. 26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Monmouth Cadet Division) Pontypool and District Corps, 28.9. 26

Death.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer James Vaughan, Aber-Blaengwynfi Division, Aberavon Corps, 27.9.26

General Interest.

INCREASIN G PROMINENCE OF FIRST AID.

Recent legislative developments have helped CODsiderably in establishing the importance of the movement. Into all classes of lDdustry Ftrst Aid IS being slowly introduc e d as a compulsory provision, whilst ever-increasing road traffic and corresp?ndlOg lllcrease 10 the num ber of accidents are demonstratlOg to the general public the growing need amb!-1lance knowledge.

The provision of sUltable Fast Aid outfits has therefore become a matter of importance to all classes. Th e Priory has given special attention to this need and has prepared outfits suitable all requirements. An excellent opportunity for exhlbltl[)g these offered by the proprietors of th.e "Western Mall)) Budding Trades Exhibition, held 10 Cardiff from September 2 7th to October 7th, who kindly placed a stand at. disposal of the Priory for this purpose. The .exhlblts included the First Aid box approved by the Mmes Dcpartment for use outfits for roads and building contractors as laid down 10 the Factory Acts, for fishing trawlers in accordance WIth the RegulatIOns of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, boxes for on chara-bancs, cases for schools to meet the reqUlrements of the Education Authorities and for houses, pocket-companion cases and an outfit designed for motorists. The stall attracted notice and orders for equ.ipment of various klOds wer e received.

GIFT OF NEW TROPHY.

Colonel J. Amallt Jones, M.D , K.H.S., V.D., ha s presented a new ambulance trophy to the Priory. It. is a beautiful shield of oxidized silver mounted on polishe d ebony. The figure of a St. John Cadet is prominent o n the Centre, and the Welsh Dragon and badge of the Prior y are shown, while the daffodil and leak complete th e em blazonry.

This trophy, which has been vested in the trustee s of the Priory as the "Arnallt Jones" shield, will be competed for annually by teams of St. John Cadets und er

October, 1926 -FlitS'!' conditions similar to those of the "Llandinam" sbield an d "Artbur Griffiths Memorial" cup competitions for amb ulance and nursing members of the Brigade in Wales.

That this trophy for junior competition should have bee n presented by Colonel Amallt Jonts is ap{:'ropriate and pleasing to everyone. For the past forty years Col. Jones has been associated with ambulance work. He was responsible for the pioneer work in many districts, forming classes at Port Talbot as far back as 1887. On tbe creation of the Priory Colonel Jones was appointed Commissioner of the Glamorgan Connty Centre, in which a large number of Cadet Divisions have been established. In thanking the donor for his generous gift, the Priory expresses the unanimo us hope that improved health will enable him to res ume his former active association witb the units under his command.

Centre Reports.

BRECKNOCKSH IRE CENTRE.

AMBULANCE ARRANGKMENTS AT BRECON SHOW.

The Buckland Bwlch Nursing Division, in command of Lady Supt. Mrs. Stuart Cresswell, was responsible for

first raised in the County under the new V.A.D. Scheme. Mrs E. J. D ease, O.B.E., who took an impJrtant part in the formation of the Division, holds office as Quartermaster of the Detachment.

DENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

AMBULANCE DISPLAY AT CHIRK.

At the invitation of Lord Trevor, th e Cbirk Division gave a display of ambulance work at Brynkinallt Hall, on Septem ber 16th. The gUEsts included the Hon. Leila Hill Trevor the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. West, the Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Mary Lloyd, Mr. James (Chairman of the Denbighshire Centre) l and MISS Darhngton, Dr. and Mrs. Hampson, Captain and Mrs Mackill, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Brookes) Mrs. L'lwford, Miss Howell and Miss M. Jones.

Under the command of Supt. David Jones, the members gave an interesting demonstration of the transport and treatment of a case of supposed injury. Divisional Surgeon Dr. Hamp30n explained to 'present the nature of the patient's injuries, and high tnbute to the efficient manner in which the work was performed was paid by Lord Trevor, who afterwards entertained tbe members to tea.

Teams

the amb ulance arrangements at the Annual Show of the Brecknockshire Agricultural Society held on Saturday, Sf'pte mber 11th.

Last year was the first occasion in the history of this SJciety, on which arrangements wer e made for First Aid treatme nt, and the Buckland Bwlch Nursing Division then made its debut on public ambulance duty. The valuable carried out by the members fully justified the Society's Inno vation, which was regarded this year as a necessary part of the Show arrangements.

The Buckland Bwlch Nursing Division, of which Lady Buc kland is President, holds the distinction of being the

OLAMOROAN COUNTY CENTRE. PONTYPRIDD CORPS.

Annual Insp3ction.-Pcrmission was gmnted by the Pontypridd District Council to the Pontypridd Corps to hold its annual inspection in the Memorial Park, Pontypridd, on September lltb. The following Divisions assembled at the Station Square and marched to the parade ground under the command of Corps Supt. W. Evans :-Great Western Colliery, Maritime and Penrhiw, Cwm Colliery, Treforest G W. R., Ynysybwl and Cilfynydd Ambulance Divisions, the Great Western Colliery and

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of the Pontypool Corps, Monmouthshire Centre, with the" Trevethin, " "Isca,') and" Gwent 1l Trophies, won at the Royal National Eisteddfod, Swansea, 19z6.

Cwm Colliery Nursing Divisions and the Cadet units attached to the Great Western Colliery and Cwm Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

In the unavoidable absence of the Sub·Commissioner Sir Francis Rose Price, who was called away at short notice, the inspection was conducted by Staff Officer William Goddard. First Aid and drill tests were well carried out, and there was a noticeable increase in membersbip on last year's parade.

Result of Corps Competitions.-Great interest was centred in the annual competitions of the Pontypridd Corps, held at Ynysyngharad Park, Pon t ypridd, on September 26 th.

The judges were Major A. W. Anderson (Ogmore Vale) and Dr. Edgar Llewellyn (Cardiff). Corps Secretary R. Hewer was responsible for the arrangements. Brigade officers present included Dr. and Mrs. Tucker, Staff Officers William Goddard and Ajax Lewis, Corp<; Supt. W. Evans, Corps Officers C. Floyd and R. Hewer, Divisional Supts. W. H. Lewis. W. Masters, D. F. Price, S . H. Slade, J. W. Arscott and L Owen, Ambulance Officers J. Parry, W. H. Thomas, H. G. Williams and J. Dobbs. The Commissioner for Wales was present with Lady Lewis, O.B.E.

There was a good entry for the Pontypridd District Shield, which was won by the Maritime No.1 team , caIJtained by T. Hobbs. Second place was secured by the Tonyrefail and Coedely team (Capt. D. F. Price) , and the Maritime No. 2 team with Ewart Williams as captain came third.

Nursing teams compete d for the silver rose bowl with the following result :-ISt, Pontyc1un (Captain, Mrs. Eastmond), 10 [ marks; 2nd, Cwm (Captain, Mrs. Browning), 78 marks.

Fourteen competitors entered the individual competition for the Washington-Evans" cup and gold medal, which were won by Private I. J. Williams, a member of the Maritime and Penrhiw Division.

Major and Mrs. Idwal Jones presented the shield and cup to the winners and the Pontyclun Nursing team received the rose bowl from the Commissioner for Wales who delivered an instructive and encouraging address. '

INSPECTION AT PORTHCAWL.

Over one hundred Officers and members of the Bridgend and District Corps assembled at Porthcawl on Saturday, 11th September, for annual inspection by SubCommissioner Lemuel Jones. Headed by the Pontycymmer Town Band, the UDltS marched to the Green under the command of Supt. G. Barnett. Officers present included Sub-Commissioner Major A. W. Anderson, Staff Officers

D. C. Williams, Morgan Weeks; Corps Officers Major

H. H. Johnson, M.C., Ben Davies; Divisional Surgeons

Dr. T. R Bowen and Dr. Gordon Jenkins. Tests in drill and first aid work were well by all on parade and the Sub-Commissioner expressed his approval of their work and smart appearance. The Reverend J. Smith (Chaplain to the O.smor c Vale Division) addresstd the members in terms of appreciation.

RESULT OF KENFIG HILL CONTESTS.

The Kenfig Hill Ambulance Division is to be congratulated on the success of the open competitions organised at Kenfig Hill on Saturday, 4th September.

A silver shield and rose bowl for comp etition among teams of men and respectively and monetary for the first three teams 10 each case, were provided by the

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Division whose generosity was gratified by the splendid number of entries received.

The Judges, Divisional Surgeon Dr. T. C. Ghose, Dr. Rutnam and Divisional Surgeon J. W. Cooper, who were assisted by Supt. wi') Jones and Corps Secretary E. A. Howe, made the following awards :KEN

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the County Commissioner and his Officers, and hoped the public would take pride and pleasure in assisting them to maintain their activities.

The insignia of an Honorary Serving Brother was presented to D ivisional Supt. Isaac Tibbs, whose record of active service extends from 1906; and the also handed service medals to Corps Secretary S. H. Mogfo rd, Divisional Supt. E. Webster and Divisional Secretary H. Jones, all of whom had completed fifteen years service, a nd warrants of appointment to other Officers. The Cadet Li brary was afterwards officially opened.

CHURCH P ARADF.

The -:iistribution of trophies and pri zes was performed by Mrs. J. W. Cooper and among those present were Mr_ George Knott, Councillor Jenkin Jones, Sub Commissioner rones, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Christie, and Mr. Thomas Hughes.

The ambulance units in the Dulais Valley were inspected on Saturday, September 11th by the Commissioner for Wales at Crynant in the beautiful grounds kindly lent by Colonel aDd Mrs. Bickerton Edwards and Alderman Daniel Daniel. The arrangements were made by Corps Supt. J. Richaros and Corps S e cretary W. T. R ichards, and the following Div isions were represented in the parad e , which was headed by the S even Sisters S ilver Band :-Aberdulais District, Briton Ferry, Crynant, Cwmgwrach, Cwmgrach Cadet, Glynneath, Glynneath Cadet, Neath, Onllwyn S even Sisters, Skewen and Resolven.

The Commissioner for Wales was assisted by C') mmissioner E. D. Jones, Llanelly. Sub -Commissioner Mr. D. Martin Evans-Bevan was present with Staff Officer A. J. Esmond, Corps Supt. J. Richards, Corps S ec W. T. Richards, Corps Treasurer D. J. John, Co rps Inspector of Stores J. Phillips and Corps Sergeant-M aj or W. T. Lewis.

At the close of the inspection all r:res e nt were entertained to tea by Mrs. Bickerton Edwards. The Commissioner for Wales congratulated officers and men on the work being done in that district, and hoped Nursing Divisions would shortly be formed.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

PONTYPOO L COR P S INSPECTED.

The Commission er for Wales, accompanied by Lady Lewis, O.B E., and Dc. S. Glanville Morris, of Mardy, inspected the Ambulance and Nursing units of the Pontypool and District Corps on Saturday, Septem ber 18 th. Corps Supt. G. H_ Nelms was in command of the parade which marched to the Pontypool Park, headed by the Town Band. The following Divisions were represented :-Cwmbran Colliery and Pontnewydd,Griffithstown, Cwmbran Chemical Works , Hafodyrynys, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Pontypool Road Railway Ambulance Divisions, Pontnewydd and Pontypool Nursing Divisiom and the Pontypool Cadet Nursing and Pontnewydd, Pontypool, Cwm bran Colliery and Pontynewydd Cadet Ambulance units. Lldy Supt. Mrs. D. Nelms was in charge of the Nursing section.

Toe Commissioner congratulated Officers and men on their smart appearance and welcomed the large number of new recruits recently enrolled in the various Divisions. He was particularly pleased with the boy and girl cadets whose work showed interest and enthusiasm. He expressed apprtciation of the practical work carried out by the Divisions in the Pontypool district which reflected credit on

Nearly two hundred memb ers of the Pontypool Corps a ttended Divine Service at Holy Trinity Church, Pontne wydd, on Sunday , 19th Septem ber. The parade was in co mmand of Corps Supt. G. H. Nelms, assisted by Corps Se rgeant Major W e bb. A special service was conducted by the Rev e rend W D. 1. Mackintosh.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

B A RR Y MEM BERS S PL ENDID RE CO RD

E xcellent services have been rendered by the members o f the Barry Ambulance and Nursing Divisions at Barry Isl and, where during th e summer months 797 people have re ceived F irst A id treatment. Over six hundred of these ca ses were dealt with at the St. John TfDt erected on the sa nds, where men and nurses have been in regular a ttendance each day. The following summary of the na ture of these cases is inter e sting in its great variety :-

Apparently d rowned 3 Burns and scalds 19

W ounds and c uts 29 5 Fainting ... 38

G raz ed arms a nd le g s So Shock 4

Fore ig n body in eye 28 H eart trouble 5

Cru s hed fin gers 33 F rac tured arms 2

Cramp 5 H orse b ite I

Do g b ites 3 Bleed ing from nose

Convul si ons 3 Splinters in band 3

Ep ilept ic fits 3 H ernia I

S pr a ms and strains 26 \ Vasp st ings 72

Bru ises 7 H re morrhage of lungs I

Burst vari cose ve ins Mo nkey b ite

Fish hook in hand K ick by donkey

S ickness 10

At the Barry Island Railway Station the members re n?er e d First Aid to a large number of p eople during the season. Ambulance arrangements were also made 10 conntction with the Juvenile Camps held at Barry in July. and August and letters of apprlciation have been r eceIved from the Cardiff Juvenile Welfare Council.

CARDI F F NURSES' SUCCESSFUL EVENT.

The Cardiff Emergency Nursing Division on Friday, September 24th held the first of a series of whist drives in the Clodien Rooms, Clodien Avenue, Cardiff.

?bject was to provide funds urgently required by the DIVISIon fC!r the maintenance of its work, and the result was very encouraging. Lady Corps Supt. Miss A. Fletcher the prizes, kindly given by Lldy Ambulance Officers MISS Morgan and MISS G. Miss Fletcher and. Mrs. Twamley. She appealed to the ladies prese.nt to mterest themselves in FITst Aid and Home Nursmg, and a large number would join the Classes. AcknowledglDg a vote of thanks moved by Ambulance Officer W. Cotter, Mr. P. G t:! rmain, who acted as M.C., a. hope that. present would support (he at ItS. next Whist Dnve on Friday, October 22nd. TIckets for thIS and subsequent Drives may be obtained at IS. 6d. each (refreshments included) from Lady Divl. Supt.

PUBLIC DUTY.

Ambulance and Nursing Members in the City of Cardiff Centre have carried out public duty in connection with many special events during the past month. At the request of the they were in attendance at thE. Motor Cycle Gymkhana held in Cardiff on September 18th, and at the Road Walk, organised by the Glamorgan Walking Club on Saturday, August 28th. Members were also present at the Building Trades Exhibition each day from Septemher 27th to October 7th.

News in Brief.

A donation has been received from the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society in appreciation of the Pnory ' s assistance in organising the am bulance competitions at the Bangor Show in August last.

First Aid for the Shipwrecked'*

WHEN the Royal National Life Boat Institution was founded one of the duties which it undertook was the care of the shipwrecked after they had been rescued. The third at the inaugural meeting in 1824, proposed by the Bishop of London, was "That such immediate assistance be afforded to persons rescued as their necessities may require." Th :s duty the Institution continued to perform until 1854, when it was taken over by the Shipwr e cked Fishermen and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society, by which it is still performed.

There still remains, however, one gap, small but important, in the chain of care tor those in peril of shipwreck round our coasts, from the moment when their distress is s een by the Coast Guard to the moment when rescued by the Life -boat, they are taken charge of by Shipwrecked Mariners' Society. It not infrequently happens that some of the rescued hal'e sustained inj uries more or less serious, or are so exuahsted by exposure as to need instant medical attention. Up to the present moment there has been no completely organised system for giving first aid to those, whether among the rescued or .themselves, who come ashore injured. The gap It IS hoped soon to fill. For some time past the Institution. has in consultation with the St. John Ambulance Bngade In England and Wales, with whom the idea originated, with St. Andrew's Ambulance Association in Scotland, and the British Red Cross Society. In some ports, such as Plymouth, there has been in the past a close liaison between the Life-boat Station and the local Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. This liaison it is hoped to extend to the majority of Stations. In Eogland and Wales the liaison will b e with the St. John Ambulance Brigade , and at Stations where there is no DIvision of the Brigrade, with the British Red Cross Society. In Scotland it will be with St. Andrew's Ambulance Associa-

* Scheme of Co-operation between the Roy al National In stitution, the St. John Ambul ance Briga de. the Bri tish Red Cross SocIe ty , and St. Andrew 's Ambulance Associa tion, by Ge orge E. Sh ee, M.A., Secretary of the Institution.

Mrs. M. McLea, West Heath, Flaxland Avenue, Heath, Cardiff.

tion. Later on it is hoped to extend the cO operation to Ireland.

As soon as the Institution receives complete information, with names, addresses and telephone numbers of the local Divisions of the Brigade and the Red Cross Society, and of the St. Andrew's Amb ulance Association in Scotland, It is proposed to write to the Honorary Secretary of every Life-boat Station concerned, giving him this information, asking him to get into touch with the local reprfsentative of the Brigade, Society or Association, as the case may be, and asking him also, as a matter of routine, when the Life-boat is called out on service or exercise, to notify this representative at the earliest possible moment, so that its ambulance and trained workers, all of whom are volunteers, may be ass5mbled, and remain on duty, ready to give first aid to any man who was injured, either during the Launch or immediately the Life-boat returns ashore. It is hoped also that Honorary S:. crecar ie s will encourage members of the Life-boat crews, where possibl::-, to attend classes in first aid themselves. That, however, is an addition on which the success of the main scheme in no way depends.

The schemt! has been put forward with the greatest cordiality by the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and received with equal cordiality by the St. Andrew's Am bulance Association and the British Red Cross Society. All three societies have, in fact, shown the grpatest desire to see the scheme put into practice. It has, I need hardly say, been taken up very warmly by the Institution, for the Committee of Manag e ment are convinced that through the co ·operation of theEe Societies, and of our own Honorary Secretaries at Stations, this scheme may do much to relieve the suffering of the shipwrecked, and, apart altogether from that immediate and practical aim, cannot but have its value in bringing together different bodies all working for the common ideal of diminishing human suffering.

An advance proof of this article was sent to the British Red Cross Society and appeared in its Journal for July. To it was added the following very hearty endorsement of the scheme, with instructiom to the Society's Detachments hOW to act.

The British Red Cross Society greatly hopes that the scheme of co-operation with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution will be warmly adolJted by Detachments in towns possessing Life-boats and that Detachments will organise a definite service, that is to say, when it becomes known that the Life-boat is called out. members of the Detachment should proceed to a pre-arranged First-Aid Station near the Life-boat slip, which station, of course, should contain at all times blankets, first-aid equipment and equipment for the preparation of hot drinks. Members should be standing by to render first aid and general assistance, both to the Crew of the Life-boat and to the shipwrecked persons until the Life-boat returns and it is known whether their services are needed or not.

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MEANING OF EXANTH EMATA.

A. B. (Croydon). -I was read ing a book on Nursing the other day and came across the word" Exanthemata." Does this signify some special disease? Please explain The term" Exanthemata " is Greek in origin, and signifies diseases" which break out in blossom. " I t is an old name used to classify those acute infectious diseases which are distinguished by a characteristic rash.-N. CORBET FLETCHER

EXAMINATION HOWLER.

J. H. (Shoreditch).-In a recent examination 1 asked one candidate what was the first th ing he would do in the case of a man dragged out of the sea, apparently drowned' He replied: -" I would do llearty forceful persz'ratt"on .I "

Good! Nev ertheless the "howler" is one of words rather than of facts: and you, like myself, know from personal experience that artificial respiration to be effective must be hearty, more or less forceful and that before long it will cause operator to break out into profuse perspiration. Next, please l !-N .C.F.

TOKENS OF GOOD WILL.

A. D. (Shoreditch). -Recently we have been selling scent cards as a means of raising funds for our Divisional Treasury. Two experiences seem worthy of record

A member walking along the main road met a lady wheeling her pram in which were two young babies. Proffering his , wares, he was asked what he was selling. He explained ; and the lady at once expressed her good will towards the ambulance cause and opened her purse only to find it empty. She expressed her regret and then, as an after thought, said that she remembered she had a penny on the mantlepiece at home in readiness for the gas meter. She said that she would run home and get it, provided that the ambulance man would take charge of the perambulator and the two children. He did! and in due course obtained his reward! !

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old lady just outside her home and was asked what he had in his hands. He explained and was told by the lady that she admired the work immensely and thought it deserved the support of everyone. She, however, regretted that, as an old age pensioner, she had not even a penny to spare. The ambulance man at once thanked the old lady for her good wishes which were, he said, worth more than money and was moving off when the old lady pulled him up sharply witb a "Not so fas t, young man .I Wait here." He waited a full seven minutes and then this generous old soul came out and with a pleasing and proud smile presented him with-jour fart/lings.l I told the story at our Divisional Dinner; and our President at once call ed out that he would give a pound note for those four farthings.

Surely actions such as these are worth more than many pounds sterling.

I ag-ree with all my heart; and were it not for such actions' I guess that few of us would give up time and leisure, as we do' to the Ambulance Cause.-N.C.F.

REMOVAL OF TATTOO MARKS.

E. S. (Felixstowe).-Please tell me how I should proceed with reference to tattoo marks which I want to have removed. Consult your own doctor, who·alone can advise with reference to removal of tattoo marks which are beyond the scope of First Aid.-N.C.F.

TREATMENT OF WASP STINGS.

W. H. ( Abercarn ).- An article on treatment of Wasp Stings was recently published in a weekly paper. It stated that for a person stung by wasp in mouth or throat the best

First Aid treatment is to sip and swallow plain raw vinegar, swilling it about in the mouth, because the vinegar will nullify the poison and prevent swelling of throat. The Textbook for I' .3tings of Plants and Animals " (p. 114) favours treatment with alkalies. I ask, therefore, if you would sanction treatment of wasp stings with vinegar which is mildly acid.

The suggestion, that wasp venom differs from that of other animals in being alkaline, is of recent origin and was dealt with in these columns in issue of February, 1926. [t woulG, therefore, appear that swill ing the mouth with v:negar might be effective, especially with stings in mouth and throat because such injuries are often accompanied by grave danger to life from AsphYXIa due to rapid swelling of tissues affected quite apart from toxic poison introduced. with sting.-N.C.F.

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B. A. ( Cambridge).-The doctor asked a candidate if he knew anything about" the eye." The candIdate replied that he did; and when asked for details, said :-" The eye has three parts-pupil, beam and mote".1 .I

Good! Next, please . !-N .C.F.

PLAINT OF CO MPETITOR

R.A. ( Bradford ) : -We welcome your opinion of the enclosed detailed sheet which was used in a recent I ndividual Competition. A boy was supposed to have fallen out of a swing and to have sustained slight Concussion, Fracture of Clavicle and wound of hand. You will see that the detailed sheet allows no marks for loosening coat or braces in treatment of broken collarbone but does allow 10 marks for examination of patient, although all injuries were named in card of instructions. Marks were promised on entrance form for uniform but no marks were given. Again, we sent a messenger to boy's home asking mother

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to prepare bed but on arrival we had to make it up ourselves. We feel that injustIce has been done to some of us who have competed in Perrott Shield Contests.

The holding of inquests on detailed sheets after a competition serves no useful purpose, except where some personal error is disclosed or misconception rectified. At the same time, while 1 agree that you have some cause for complaint, yet frankly I have seen many worse detailed marking sheets than this one submitted by you.-N.C.F.

PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID.

C. R. (Newport, Mon.) ;-The Textbook (p. 24) states that" it frequently happens that a medical man is unable to say positively whether patient is alive or dead." Do you agree?

No, I do not; and perhaps" it may bappen" would be more true to facts and fit the sense of the paragraph ID question.-N.C.F.

CADET C. C. (Louth).-Cadets pass the Preliminary First Aid Examination, after which they do not get another certificate or any award from the Association until they reach the age of 16, when they may qualify for the Adult First Aid Certificate.

3loints.

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USES OF AN OVERCOAT.

It was so hot one night during May that, when a police officer put on his overcoat before leaving the station for his night beat, all the other police officers ragged him unmercifully. In the early hours of the morning, however, the officer came across a motor cyclist who had colltded with a motor-car and who was running about the street with his clothes ablaze The police officer was glad then that he had an overcoat because, pulling it off, he wrapped it round the motor-cyclis t and rolled him on the ground, so putting out the flame s whereby a life was saved. This done, he hurried his patient to hospital where his burns were dressed.-L. R., Charlton Park.

VALUE OF PROMPT ACTION.

Hear-i ng screams come from a river, a postman ran to th e river side where he saw a perambulator and baby floating in the water. Throwing off coat and waistcoat, he jumped in and tried to remove the child but found that this was not eas y because the child was strapped in the perambulator. So he righted the pram and then pllshed it before him as he swam for the shore Reaching land, he at once examined the baby, and was relieved to find that all was well. So he reprimande d the frightened nursemaid, told her to run home with the chil d and g-ive it a hot bath before putting to bed, and then proceede d to walk to his own home, a distance of three miles, in hi s drenched clothes.-B. C. H., Cambridge.

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AFETY FIR T," says The Times, "is an odious maxim, but th ere is neither st' nse nor humour in being run down by a motor car." Th e slogan is certainly a n unfortunat e one for general applicat ion, but it has now been so long associated with the pr t. v ntio n of accidents in industry and in our public t horo ughfa res that its restrict e d use is now ge nerally appre ciated

So close is the affi nity between the objects of the Safe ty an d First Ai d mov eme nts that the delib erations of th e Saiety Fi rst Con fe rence r e cently held in London, can not fail to b p. of inter est to read e rs of this journal.

M uch that was said at the Conference had a direct boar ing upon the vital question of the dangers of our st ree ts and r oad s, a question of paramount importance and one which cannot be dissociated from first aid work. Whi lst the Conference was actually in session statistics w{;.re pub lished in regard to street accidents in the Metropo litan Police ar ea for the first six months of the y"q r. In view of all that has been done by traffic regulati ons and the efforts of th e London Safe ty First Council i was distinctly discouraging to learn that th er e had been an increa se of thirty fatalities (441 compared with 4IJ) over the corresponding period of 19 2 5.

If d e ductions may be drawn from the trend of the discussions, it would appear that a greater Improve ment in the safety of the roads could be looked f 'f or 1 more drastic steps were taken to curb the recklessness and excessive speed of a selfish class of motorist. .Anoth er need voiced by the Conference was the better Instru ction of pedestrians, and educative propaganda along th r mes would be particularly useful for the benefit of chIldre n ThI" d' h' h' • S IS a aectlOn 10 w IC It IS felt the schools mIgh t afford valuable assistance.

All questions of th e safety of the road are closely bound up with tb e provisions for dealing with accidents wh e n they do arise. In this connection an obj e ct lesson was r ecently provided at Windsor. Two cyclists riding tandem collided with a car and both sustained personal injury. Fortu!lately tbe lady motorist wbose car was involved carried a first aid equipment and was trained in first aid. As a result the injuri es were promptly and efficiently dressed on the spot and the cyclists wer e abl e to proceed borne.

This little incident points its own moral.

Armistice Day.

MR S. DENT, A.R.R.C., the Lady Supt. in Chief of the Brigade Overseas attended the service at the Cenotaph, and Sir Henry V. Mill Pellatt, C.V.O., the Deputy Chief Commission e r for the Brigad e Overseas in the Dominion of Canada, attended the service at '\Vestminster Abbey.

Two beautiful wreaths of Maple baving been sent from Canada, on behalf of the mem bers of the Brigade Overseas in that Dominion, one was placed on th e Cmotaph by Mrs Vmce lot D i! nt and the othtr on the grave of the Unknown Warrior by Sir Henry Pdlatt. Both at the Ctnotaph and the Abbey the Brigad Overseas wr eath nas placed immediately aft e r tbose of the Royal Family, the Government and the Dominion Premi e rs.

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In tbe afternoon of Armistice Day over $00 wounded men were entertained by the Joint Council of the Order of St. John and the British R e o Cross Society at the annual party. This being beld, by gracious permission of H. M. The King, in the Riding School at the ROyJ.I Mews. The Order of St. John was represented on this occasion by Mrs. Lancelot Dent, Lady Scarbrough, and Sir Henry Pellatt. An inspiring address was given to the mtn by Sir H e nry Pellatt.

Poisonous Plants.

By VERNON NEWTON, M.R.C.S., CORPS SURGEON Bridgend and District Corps, S. T.A.B.

( Concluded from page 87) ,

Nux Vomt'ca (Poison N ut, Nux Vomica). This plant has disc-shaped seeds i m m diameter, (dented in the centre), and ash-grey In c?lour. These are enclosed in an "apple." They have a are the parts of the plant from which Srrychmne IS. obtamedh ence their bitterness; for that substance IS bitter. The plant grows chiefly in Ind.ia, m The tincture on account of the It contams IS used in Medicine as a tonic and a stomach stl[nulant. The bark of this plant has been .for Angostura bark:

St. Agnatius' Bean. ThIS IS .akIn to N and contains even more Strychnme; but IS different 10 shape. ) . I t h t

jJ.fezereon Daplme (Daphne IS a pan t a grows in gardens and on banks. of .nvers. It has gr.een leaves and bright red bernes; whIle Its flowers are bnght pink with a pleasant smell.

True Daphne. The true Daphne. has been saId to produce blisters and has. of mustard plasters. It is a powerful Hntant If taken Internally.

Spurge Laurel (Daphn e Laureola), another member of the family, has small green flowers.

The Spur lTe Flowers are known as the Euphorblaceae. 71ze P ett; Spurge (Euphorbia Peplus) is plant whose juice is capable of raising a blister, and IS pOIsonous if taken internally.

The Caper Spurge Lathyrus). The seeds, which have been used m sauce mstead of capers, have caused poisoning.

Irish Spurge (Euphorbia Hiberna). ThIS bears purple flowers and has been used by fishermen in Ireland, it grows, to stupify fish. Large quantities are thrown mto the water for this purpose.

Sun Spurge (Euphorbia Helioscopia, Water.wort) possesses darker leaves than the other spurges, and It has been used as a cure for warts.

Dwarf Spurge (Euphorbia Exigna) is mostly found m cornfi p. lds.

The Wood Spurge (Euphorbia AmygdalOIdes) has hauy leaves, and is found on roadsides and in Tlze Upright Warty Spurge (Euphorbia Stncta) has the distinction of being paler than the others.

Tlze Purple Spurge is mostly found along the sea shore.

The Cyprus Spurge (Euphorbia. Cypensslas) the Portland Spurge (Euphorbia Portlandlca) are both pOIsonous mem bers of this group.

Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans), dned kernel of whIch is the common household Nutmeg, IS not commonly to be poisonous. This is so, howev er, and a boy has died from eating two of them.

Arum ..Family. Most of the common me':llbers are poisonous - as are also some of the foreIgn. vanet.les (for instance the " Dumb" cane of the W Indies WhICh is said to produce loss of power of speech If c?ewed).

Lords and Ladies (Cuckoo fruit, Parson-m-the·pulplt, Arum Maculatum). This common plant possesses greenpointed leaves often bearing purple and has scarlet berries, Children have frQUl ea.tmg these. The plant

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is often to be found in shady woods and hedgerows in early Spring. The berries appear a later Aruica (Arnica Montana) IS a httle flo:wer in France and Switzerland-and these In hllly distn.cts. The extract is still used occasionally, and .was at one time used exte nsively, in the treatment of brUl.ses. It shou ld never be used where the skin is broken as may and often does, an irritation of the not u.nhke Erysipelas to look at. It is also poisonous If taken mt er· nally.

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Hydrastz's (Hydrastis CanadensIs, G:olden Seal, yell ow root) grows in the AUeghan y ,Moun Its r?ot, or rather the extract of it, is extenSively used 10 Medl.cme faborandi. The leaves of the of thiS fa?J l1y of plants-namely, Pilocarpus J m.lc.rophyllus, and Pilocarpus are 10 on account of the pecultar actIOn of theIr extract (Pilocarpine). It causes profu.se sweating of the body. The plants grow in South . . Pilocarpine is found 10 some hair lotions. The lea ves of the plant are dull green in colour, and smooth. Th ey are about 2t ins. in length, and when chewed they cause salivation.

7h e Grass es (GraminacEre)

Bearded Darnel (Bearded Ryegrass, Lol,ium Temul en· turn). This grass belongs to the Oat famIly. It sta nds about two feet high, and has rough le.aves. Thp. have been ground into flour made mto bread, Wh ICh, on being eaten, has caused pOIsonmg.

Many other foreign plants, as, for the Nut (Jatropha Curcas) of the West IndI es, and the !'l1.ppO· mane family, can also be placed in the category of Irnt an t poisons.

N ARCCTIC PLANTS.

The symptoms of P?isoning by plants are drowsiness which deepens IOta coma. This. may bec ome deeper until death may, 10 case s be giddiness and vanous other subjective se?satlOns. T he face is usually congested at first and the pupil unresp.ons lv e. The size of the pupils .aries. In some cases by opium and its preparations) th ey a.re point pupils); while in other cases (pOisomng b! coca lDe) the pupils are dilated. It has also to t hat, as regards the symptoms of poison,ing by these there is no hard and fast rule, and 10 cases POISODlog by some of these Narcotic drugs. to be conSidered, one gets not only delirium and convulSIOns; but also sympt oms of irritRtion as well.

Opium, one of the rarest. of. the narcotic drugs to be encountered, is one whose denvatlves very common widespread. It is derived fr?m a vanc:ty of Poppy Papaver Somniferum, The White Poppy). The drug IS dried juice of the incised caps?le of .the flower. Op l. Uro acts by reaSOIl of a white powder It contams.called This is an extremely powerful narcotic, and IS use extensively in Medicine. .. . . is The Greater Celandine (ChehdoDlum M::lJus). Th is) the only other member of the p.oppy fam.ily that is of interest. This flower IS yellow m colour, and h a juice that has been used to cure warts.

Thorn Apple (Datura Stramonium). This h:: white elongated flowers, and bright green leaves 4 .meh d long. The upper surface of these is and very wnnkle of The plant has been extensively used 10 the treatme nt d Asthma. It is found on dung heaps and wastes. Its vessels are prickly, and its seeds black and about i I long. b d I' India Dhatoora (Datura Alba). Grows a un ant y m

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whtre, mixed with food, it has been often used to produce intoxication in prospective victims of theft. Its seed resem bles that of red pepper.

Lobelia (Lobelia Ureus). This is a plant having a sky blue flower, and lance shaped leaves. It is often found in D"v onshire. It is used in Medicine mainly in the treatment of asthma -being both smoked in cigarettes and burned and inha led, and taken internally.

Lobelia Inflata (Indian Tobacco, Bladder padded Lobelia) ThiS variety of Lobelia is a native of North Ame nca. It has toothed and hairy leave's a channelled and hairy stc:m, and small blue flowers. Its capsules contain brown se e ds which have a burning and acrid taste.

Henbane (Hyoscyamus Niger). This plant grows near the sea-shore and has lance-shaped leaves. Its flowers are yellow in colour, and hate dark purple veins. The seeds of the plant are very poisonous-containing as they do Hyoscine.

This is a powerful narcotic substance and is used conslderahly in medicine. It has more than one murder to its credit, and is the poison said to have b ee n used by "Dr." Crippen in I910. The roots have been mistaken for pa rsnips, and also for wild chicory.

Je'/lnw (Gf'lsemium Sempervirens, Gelsemium Nitidum) ThIS fragrant plant is used ) in the form of its extrac t as a nerve sedative.

True (Spotted Hemlock, Conium Maculatum) is a lea fy plant growing in hedgerows. Its leaves are often two fee t in length and smooth. Its stems are spotted with purple or brown spots. The whole plant is said to have the odo ur of mice. Its leaves have been eaten in mistake for sala ds, and for parsley. Children are said to have been poisone d by sucking whistles made from its stems. Socrate s the philosopher is said (Guy and Ferrier) to have been poisoned by the drug. The extract of conium is used in medicine.

Tobacco (Nicotiana Tobaccum ) This universal sedativt: depends (or its action on its constituent, Nicotine. This it contains in small but varying quantities. Nicotine is one of the most potent poisons known, and even minute quantities can have very se rious results. People have been pOIsoned by the fumes of the plant by sleeping on bales of tobacco. The smoking of a single pip eful of tobacco in an old ni cotine-ridden pipe caused the death of a young boy. It is readily absorbed from the surface of the body, and ha s caused poisoning by being applied to wounds or by belDg inserted into any of the passages of the body. It has also been used for the purposes of murder, as in a case in r8so when a Count is said to have murdered his brother-inlaw wi th nicotine.

Snuff is also poisonous-producing symptoms like ap.oplexy when used to excess. A famous French poet is sa id to have swallowed the contents of his snuff box, and died as a result.

Indian Hemp (Canabis Indica, Canabis Sativa). This plant grow s in eastern countries. The dried flowering tops the female plant constitute a form of tobacco called This is smoked secretly-the smoking of it belDg, lIke opium smoking, a vice. The effects are in part pl easu rable sensations' but a form of madness is liable to set in. The extract of the drug is also used in Medicine as a nerve sedative.

ErrthroxJ'lum coca. The leaves of this plant, which ChIefly In Bolivia, are the :;ource of the drug cocaine, Ich they contain in varying amounts. The leaves ems elves are about li-3 inches in length and 1-11 Inches broad. They are brownish green in colour, and

oval. They are smooth, and the upper surface has a ridge along it. Those leaves that come from Peru are smaller. The leaves are chewed by natives for the purpose of warding off the feeling of hunger. When chewed, they have at first a bitter taste; this is followed by numbness of the tongue and inside of the mouth.

Camphor plant (cinnamomum camphora, camphor laurel). The plant grows mostly in China and Japan, and its derivative camphor-called sometimes flowers of camphor-is used extensively in medicine and commerc e Levant nut (cocculus indicus, menispermum cocculus) is a plant imported from the East Indies. Its berries contain a substance called picrotoxine. Extracts of the plant have been used to "dope" beer, thus to render it more intoxicating. It has also be e n used by poachers to destroy fish. Cheap beer has been "bittered" by this substancf instead of bops, and has caused poisoning.

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation. Bucks County Centre.

THE annual meeting of the County Ccmmittee was held in the Council Chamber, Aylesbury, on the 21St Octob er, Col. Francis W. Pixley, the County Representative of the Order of St. John for BUCks, presiding, supported by Alderman C. F. Adkins, J.P ., Mayor of Aylesbury G. J. Thrasher, Esq., J.P., Chairman of the Executive Committee D. L. H. West, O.B.E., D.L., Cbairman of the County Council, and Mr. S. Osborn, F.R.C.S., on the platform.

The report of the Executive Committee showed that for the year ending 30th September 20 courses of instruction had been given resulting in 298 attending the examinations, of whom 254 were successful in gaining certificates and other awards. The total number of awards gained since the formation of the centre in 19 22 was now r,497. Two fully equipped Ambulance Depots and a Medical Comforts Depot had b ee n established at Bletchley where a Division of the Brigade had been formed and to which a motor ambulance was b e ing allotted. The first aid posts at Aylesbury and Slough had proved most useful, and this particular work under the title of Road Service was being extended.

The Executive Committee as at present constituted was re-elected. The members of this Committee are :_

G. J. Thrasher, J.P., Chairman; Col. J. Williams, M.C., Dr. T. F. Long and Mr. W. J. Brown representing the Association Major P. G. Darvil·Smith; Dr. S. J. C. Holden, and Mrs. Scott representing the Brigade; Mr. A. Rose representing the Comlty Education Committee Mr. W. Scott-Evans was appointed Hon. Centre Secretary Major Darvil-Smith, Hon. Centre Treasurer, and Mr. H. Barnett, Hon. Auditor.

Mr. Osborn in the course of a most interesting address on the Third International Congress for Life Saving and First Aid emphasised the importance of these congresses. The one recently held at Amsterdam had proved a great success. [n to the First International First Aid Competition, which was won for

England by a team from the St. John Am bulance Association explained the tests which were set and the manner in which they were carried out by the val ious teams.

A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. 03born was unammously carried.

Great Western Railway Centre.

SWINDON.

The opening ceremony in connection with the new ambulance room and lending library at Swindon was performed recently by Mr. W. A. Stani e r, assistant chief mechanical engin e er, in the pr e sence of a large company of first aid enthusiasts.

In his address, Mr. Stanier eulogised the valued services uf Mr. J. Stamper, late class lecturer, who had done so much to obtain the accommodation for the class and provide for its equiqment, which includes a complete skeleton, anatomical models and a library of books on first aid and kindred subjects.

To commemorate the occasion Mr. Stanier was prepresented with a silver presentation key.

BRISTOL

A large attendance was made at the annual smoking concert and presentation of awards in connection with the Bristul ambulance class, which took place at the Royal Hotel, College Green, on October 28th, under the presidency of Divisional Supt. Mr. H. R. Griffilhs, who was supported by local Officers of the Company.

The awards were distributed by Mr. A. S. Quartermaine (Divisional Engineer), who referred to the voluntat y aspect of th e movement as one of its best features.

Mr. E. Jakeway, the class secretary, presented his annual report, which showed that the class was in a healthy condition. Three of its memb e rs had qualiEed for the new 25 y-;ars' efficiency medal.

MELKSHAM.

At the Hospital Carnival recently organised at Melksham the Great Western Railway ambulance class entered a decorated car depicting "first aid" in the procession. The car secured a fir3t prize, which the winners kindly remitted for the benefit of the hospital funds.

PONTYPOOL ROAD.

Examination awards gained by members of the Pontypool Road class were distributed at the Ambulance Room on Ocrober 25th. Mr. Trevor Roberts (Divisional Supt., Newport) presiding.

During the proceedings, Mr. Richards (lecturer's assistant) was made the rtcipient of a silver cake basket as a mark of appreciation of his services.

After the presentation of awards the company held a whist drive, which was much enjoyed by the large number of players.

CARDI F l<

Members of the Cardiff Parade and Queen Street and Cathays ambulance classes r t ceived examination awards at the Crwys Hall on October 30th at the hands of Alderman W. H. Pethybridge, J.P., and Mr. H. Cox (Assistant Divisional Supt., Cardiff), Councillor A E. Gough presiding. Five of the recipients of awards had an

aggregate of 120 years of amulance work to their cred it. Senior girls of the Cardiff Juvenile Prize Choir provided th e musical program ro e

Southern Railway Centre.

THE first annual report of the Southun Railway Centn of the St. John Am bulance Association has been issued and is now in course of distribution.

In addition to setting forth the arrangements for the formation and conduct of the am bulance classes, the repo rt gives full particuhrs of the work carried on during the pa st twelve months, and lays down the conditions which wIl l apply in connection with the ambulance competitions to be held in the New Year.

In his prefatory remarks, Sir Herbert Walk <' r, who is the President of the Centre, places on record his admir ation of the enthusiasm and energy exhibited by the staff of all grades in their endeavour to further the moveme nt during the past season, and expresses the hope that a continuanc e of this assistance will be forthcoming duri ng the year to come.

These sentiments will undoubtedly b e endorsed by .tl i the readers of thes.: notes, and, successful as the past y<.a r has proved itself to be, with the knowledge that the am b u· lance movement is becoming more and more appreciat t'd , it is believed that there will be a further large addition to the ranks of qualified first-aiders during the coming year.

Hints by a "First=Aider."

The author is a member of the Soutbourne Nurs Jns Division, who, in conjun ction with the BourDemouth Nurs ing Division, undertake Public Duty on the Beach from August 1s t to September 25th each year.

I F stung by a bee, or wasp, or fish

If cut by tin, or broken dish, Go to the hut upon the Strand, Where S.J.A.B. Nurses stand.

If on your face you get a burn, Or if your ankle gives a turn, If you are suffering from the heat, Or something you have had to ear, Go to the hut upon the Strand Where S.J.A.B. Nurses stand.

They'll stop the streaming flow of gore, And dress the cut, which is so sore Put Iodine upon the bite Or other drug, if they think right. But if your case is really bad And skilled attention must be had, The 'Phone is close, and doctor near, He will attend you, never fe'lr.

If in the sea you're nearly drowned, And your poor body has been found Before that life has really fled, Although men think that you are dead.

Swift to your side, the Nurses speed To "aid)) you in your hour of need. They turn you over on your chest, Use Schafer s method ('tis the best) And when at length, their labours o'er And you are breathing well once more, You'll bless the hut upon the Strand Where S.J.A.B. Nurses stand.

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

OCTOBER, 1926

The Acting Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the fo llowing appointments, promotions, transfers and res ignations ;-

T O BE CORPS SUPT.

No. I I DISTRICT.

D vi s ional Supt. Stephen Marsh, Ashford Corps, 28. c),26

T O BE CORPS OFFICER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Am bulance Officer W. C. Winch, Dearne Valley Corps, 13 10 26

Serg t. Frank Kershaw, Brighouse Corp3, 22.10.26

T O "BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. I DISTRICT.

MOj es Lurie, M.B., Ch.B, No. 38 (Victoria ) Division, 27926

Alfr ed Reginald Hdl, M.R.C.S.,L.R.C P., No. 80 (Stoke NewIngton ) D iv ision, 6.10 26

::--; 0 2 DISTRICT.

Du nston Brewer, 1. R.C S L.R.C.P , D. P. H, Swindon DiviS 102 6

Do nald Ewart :dorley, I.D ) B.S M R.C.S., L R.C.P., D.P H , Bath urslng DiVision, 5 1026

3 ( WL STERN ) DISTRICT.

Ha rry Mortlock Waller, L.l\I S.S.A Griff Colliery DivisioD, 10.16

• oel Ilolmes, M D, Ch. B, Three Spires Nursing Division, Warwi c kshire Corps, 16 10 26 NO 4 DISfRIC1.

Ed win Llewellyn ?lIorgan, L R.C.S , L R.C. P., L. R.C.P.S., Equitable DiviSion, Oldham Corps) 1'2 JO 26 NO.5 DISTRICT.

Jo hn Holliday Blackburn, M.B, Ch.B , Old Roundwood Division, Dewsbury and Distri c c Corp') 1310 26

T O BE DIVISIONAL SUPT. No. I DISTRICT.

Ambulance Offi cer Ernest L'l.urie Long, llford Division, 61026

No 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT

Ambulance Offi cer Edward Henry Green, Coalville Division North Leicestershire Corps, 2.10. 26 NO·9 DISTRICT.

Capta in Edward Robert F. Coleberd, Exmouth Town Division, 19 1026

No. I I DISTRICT.

William George Pocknell, Deal and Walmer Division, 9 10.26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO·4 DISTRICT.

Miss Alice Gardner Leyland Nursing Division, Preston Corps) 12 10.26

No.6 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Harnett Ruth Haley, Redruth Nursing Division, Hull Corps, 2.10 26

No·9 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Edna Ruth Chillingsworth, Bodmin N ursing Division, 4· 1026

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER. No. I DISTRICT.

Percy Bettison, No. 25 (Hornsey and Wood Green) Division, 6.10.26

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Transport Officer Walter Bardell, No. 46 (I lford) Division, 12.10.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Leonard Smith, Temple Meads Division, City of Bristol Corps 8 1026

Frank Pearce Hopkins, Lysaght Division, City of Bristol Corps, 27 9 26

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Sergt. George Jones, Coalville Divisiou, North tL eicestershire Corps, 2.10.26

Sall1uel Cooper, Great Central Railway Division, Leicester Corps, 25.1026

Sergt. Bertie Bailey, Park Vale Division, Leicester Corps, 25 10 26

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Thomas Metcalfe, Windermere Division, 20.10.26 No. 5 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Arthur Vendyback, L.M.&S.R. Division, Sheffield Corps,s. 10 26

William Guthrie Robinson, Doncaster Division, Bullcroft Corps, 13.10 26

Staff-Sergt. John Robert EUmer, \Vath-on-Dearne Division, Dearne Valley Corps, 13.10.26

Charles N. Britcliffe, Mansfield Boro' Division, 22. ro.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Cadet Officer Ewart Pryor, Saltash Landulph Division, 8.10.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Sergt. John Ernest Death, First Division, Ipswich Corps, 3 [,5. 26

William Emms, Norwich City Division, 14.10 26

NO.1 I DISTRICT.

Sergt. John West, South Ashford Division, 16. ro. 26

Corporal Edward H. Haskins, Addiscombe Division, 20.9.26

Staff-Sergt. Charles E. Harrison, Bricklayer'S Arms DiVision, 20.10.26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Miss Mary Leeming, Adlington and Heath Channock Nursint! Division,s 10.26

Miss Ermine Till, Blackpool Nursing Division, 22.10 26

Miss Sarah Ellen Cooper, Blackpool Nursing Division, 221026

NO.5 DISTRICT.

i\liss Ann e Central Nursing Division, Leeds Corps, 5 ]026

Miss Nellie Augusta Smith, Doncaster Nursing Division, 14 10.26

NO.7 DISTRICT.

Miss Constance E. Weyman, Madeley Nursing Division, Ironbridge Corps, 2.10.26

No. 9 DIS TRICT.

Miss Lilian Darbey, Newton Abbot Nursing Division, Newton Abbot Corps, 9 10 26

TO .BE NURSING OFFICER.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Elaine Hills Young, Ripon Nursing Division, 14 10 26

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Henry U. R. Thorpe, Morecambe Division, 22 10 26

Sergt. Edward Fielding, Padiham Division, 25. 10 2 6

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS. NO.4 DISTRICT.

John Grunny, Adlington and Heath Channock Division, 7·10.26

Corpl. Ernest Ramsdale, Morecambe Division, 21. 10.26

Henry Fretwell, Stockport T1ivision, 22.10 26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Alice Frith, Whaley Bridge Nursing Division, 12.10.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Miss Maud E. Betts, Scunthorpe Nursing Division, Scun. thorpe and District Corps,s 1026

No. 7 DISTRICT.

Miss Lizzie Fletcher, Madeley Tursing Division, Ironbridge Corps, 7. 10.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Miss Elizabeth Leigh, Sherwell ursing Division, 30 926

TO BE CORPS SERG EA NT MAJOR.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Robert M. Hargrave, Dearne Valley Corps, 1310 25

TRANSFER1t.ED.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer J. Fletcher, from Mansfield Boro' Division to Rufford Colliery Division, 6 10.26

Ambulance Officer J. Diggle from M apperley Colliery Division to Cammell Laird Division, 7.10.23

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Corps Surgeon A. H. Mackie, Birmingham Corps, 8 1026

NO.6 DISTRICT

Divisional Supt. H. Wilkinson, Whitley Bay and Monkseaton Division, 4 10.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. J. Emeny, Felixstowe Division, 28 8.26

Divisional Surgeon A. Eades, Moka Nursing Division, I pswich Corps, I I. 10 26

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. I DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. F. S. Drayson, Ilford Division, 12.10 26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. Swinhoe, Swindon Division, 12 10 26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss A. Heath, Blackpool Nursing Division, 14.10 26

Cadet Officer A. Edmondson, Morecambe Division, 22.1026

No. DISTRICT.

Nursing Officer G. Durose, Ripon Nursing Division, 19 10.26

Lady Supt. Miss A. B. Phillips, Askern Nursing Division, 18.10 26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss E. Hutchings, Gosforth Nurssing Division, N ewcastle-on- Tyne Corps, 12.10.26

Lady Divisional Surgeon Miss Mona MacNaughton, Western Nursing Division, ewcastle-on- Tyne Corps, 12.10.26

No.8 DISTRICT.

Lady Divisional Surgeon M H. Archibald, Guildford Nursing Division

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. S. E. Barratt, No.2 (L.&N.E.R.) Division, Ipswich Corps, 9.1026

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No.6 DISTRICT.

Filley Division, 8.10.26

No. II DISTRICT.

Ashford Corps, 28.9 26

DIVISION RENAMED

East Stanley Collieries Division renamed Tanfield Lea and East Stanley Collieries Division, 19.10.26

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Adlington and Heath Charnock Division, 7.10.26

Reddish Cadet Nursing Division, 11.10 26

DEATH.

Commissioner The Rev. W. Dore Rudgard, NO.3 (Western) District, 22.10.26

Divisional Supt. E. H. Evans, Hampstead Division No. I ristrict, 208.26 '

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

\tbe St. 30hn Bl11bu[ancc 1I3rignbe.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUVS CATHEDRAL. DECEMBER, 1926.

December 5th No. 30 Division, East London.

" 12th" 3 3 " Bermondsey.

" 19 th " 37 " .Paddington G. W. Railway. ,,26th ,,38 " Victoria, Southern Railway.

Duty from 2.30 p.llI. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m.

PU BLIC DUTY.

The Commissioner would like to thank Officers, N.C.O /s and men of No. District who took duty on the occasIOns of Lord Mayor s Day and the observation of Armistice Day, durin g the past week. The manner III which the duty was carried ou reflects much credit on all.

M any calls were made on the services of the Brigade o n 14th November in connection with Cenotap h Services ID different localit ies, and the manner in whic h mem responded to the call is much appreciated by th e Commissioner and hiS Staff.

RE-EXAMIN ATI ONS.

C?fficers and m.embers in charge of Ambulance and Nursin f, D vls lOns are agalD reminded that the Brigade Year is ve n near ItS close, and that any members of their DiviSIOns wh o have not yet should at once take steps t o have the re-examlDatloIl conducted and so enable their membe rs to become efficient for the year.

BRIGADE FORMS AND DIVISIONAL BOOKS.

Officers and members in charge of Ambulance and Nursin are asked to take action with regard to the ir DIVISional Records and Books, and see that they are in th e hands of the Area Assistant Commissioner early in the ye ar 19 27. All these books and forms should reach the Are a ASSistant Commissioner during the first month of the new yea r '

POUCH EQUIPl\lENT.

. r or the of members of the Brigade, the CommiSSioner deSires to draw the attention of all ranks to Order No. 384 which lays down the equipment of the Pouch :phials "Vaporole" iodine tmcture; I packet of plam Imt; 1 packet absorbent wool; I one inch grey cali co r<:>ller bandage;. J two inch grey roller bandage; 6 safe ty pair sCissors; 1 bandage in waxed paper ; I piece of strong cane for tightenIng tournequet. NOTE.-No bottles should be carried in the Pouch. The. Commissioner will be glad if Superintendents and Officers m charge of Ambulance Divisions will see that the above order is carried out.

ANNUAL DISTRICT COMPETITIONS.

and Members in Charge of Ambulan ce and NurSIng DIVISions are requested to advise the Commi ssioner immediately if they intend to enter for the Distri ct Competitions. Owing to the greater interest being taken in these competitions, it may be necessary to make some alter ations in the rules governing these events. Due notice of these changes will be given.

All entries must be received (addressed to District Sec. S. J. Warren), by December 31st, 1926. PreliminaryexaminatIOns Will be held at St. John's Gate during February and the Distri ct Finals on March 19th, 19 27. '

In. v!ew of the tralllmg ?f competitions, the Commissioner hopes that aU DIVISions wJ!1 carefully consider entering for at least one of these events.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commissioner.

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Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspa per cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of pu blication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

SHOREDITCH (No. 87) DIVISION.-By kind permission of Pr ofessor William Wright, Dean of the London Hospital Medical College, members of the Division of the S.J.A.n. !Is ited the Medical College on Saturday, November 6th. The pa rty was ably conducted by Sergeant W. J. Harris who is engaged at the College. The viSit was most interesting and ns tructi ve.

The members of the party greatly appreciated the demonst rat ons on the various SUbjects by Sergeant Harris and a most enj oyable afternoon was spent. As a mark of appreciation a sub stantial collection was made by the men in aid of the H os pital and placed in one of the boxes at the gate.

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mittee how very much the Home Service Ambulance C.>mmitlee appreciates the way in which the ambulance transport work has been carried out by the Buckinghamshire Stations. I know of no County in England where the objects for which the service was set up have been more conscientiously administered tban they have in and I feel that the County, too, owes a great debt of gratitude to the members of the various Divisions who so unselfisbly devote their time and skill to the efficient transport of its sick and injlred."

On the proposal of the Mayor of Aylesbury, the follo lng resolution was carried unanimously-" That this Committee having had brought to its notice the admirable work of the Brigade in the County requests the Assistant Commissioner to convey to the Units under his command, the Committees' high appreciation of their valuable services in the cause of humanity during tbe past year.

The Assistant Commissioner records with the deepest regret the death of Dr. T. Perrin, M.D., F. R.C.S , a devoted [C o.·Partllership journ a Church Pande of the South Metropolitan Gas CO.'s Ambulance Corps.

No. :::J District.

AYLES BURY. -At the Annual Meeting of the Bucks County beld at Aylesbury on October 21st, the Assistant Comfor the County reported that the Brigade was making satisfactory prog.ress, .and that by the end of the year there would be 20 a personnel exceeding 400. There been an Increasing demand for their services, especially 1D places where motor ambulances were stationed. The fOllowing figures showed the number of cases and miles travelled by the ambulance since January 1st last.

Quarter endIDg March 31st, 136 cases, 2,052 miles. Quarter June 30th, 153 cases, 2,672 miles. ending. September 30th, 174 cases, 2,906 miles. ThiS service was bemg carried out in a most efficient manner the officers and members, who at all hours of the day and fight, ever ready t.o respond .to urgent many involv.ng long Journeys, mented the highest praise. Major Paget In a letter to the Assistant Commissioner had stated" Had I been able to be present I should have liked to the Com.

and active worker for 12 years as Divisional Surgeon of the Aylesbury Division. He also sincerely regrets to record the deaths of Hon. Sergeant and Secretary C Coggins, Slough, G.W.R. Division, and Private Locke, Aylesbury Division, both of whom were keen Brigade workers.

No. 4 District.

CHESTER - The Chester Am bulance and Nursing Di visions carried out an important ambulance duty on the occasion of the visit to Chester of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales on Wednesday the 20th October.

There were 41 of all ranks on parade.

Five ambulance stations were placed along the route within the city, and two erected on the Roodee. These two were splendidly equipped in every detail, one being close to the saluting base and the other under one of the grand stands. The latter station was a hospital marquee, arranged for at the request of the Director of Education, to look after the possible requirements of between 4,000 and 5,000 school children.

'fen cases were treated. These included faints, heart failure, exhaustion, cuts, bruises, etc.

Three cases were promptly removed to the infirmary and two conveyed to their own homes in the S.J.A.B. motor ambulance, driven by Miss Illingworth who rendered admirable service.

Divisional Supt. Dr. J. Lawson Russell was in command of the Ambulance Division and Lady Supt. Miss C. M. Dickson, a<;sisted by Nursing Officer Mrs. \\'hite, took charge of the Nursing Division.

Great credit is due to these Officers for the efficient manner in which they organised and carried out such an important ambulance duty.

STOCKPORT.- The competitions for the "Whittaker" Challenge Cup and the" Laird" Rose Bowl, took place at the Lads' Club, Stockport, on Saturday, September 25 th

Five teams entered for the" Whittaker" Challenge Cup (for Ambulance teams) and four ursing teams for the" Laird" Rose BoY< 1.

In the mens' competition the Crewe team were again successful (for the third year in succession), in winning the cup, being closely followed by the Dukinfield team who took second place.

The Chester Nursing team were successful in winning the " Laird" Rose Bowl, the team from Dukinfield gaining second place.

Each member of the first and second team in both com · petitions received an individual prize, the men receiving an Eversharp Pencil, and the Nurses a pair of dressing scissors and forceps.

The tests in both team and individual work were searching, and required all the that the competitors could put forward

The judges for the mens' competition were Captain R. D. Cran and Captain Sheridan; and Major Lund and Lieut. Mumford for the ursing tests, and they all carried out their c.uties in that amiable and methodical manner, which is characteristic of them.

The arrangements were made by Divisional Supt. Wesley Dale (Crewe DiviSIOn) and carried out under the superintendence of Assistant Commissioner C. H. Fowler-Jones.

No. 6 District.

CONSETT.-At a special function recently held here, the Assistant Commissioner, Mr. Stanley Embleton, handed over several long-service medals. The recip ' ents were Corps Supt. P. Cameron, Corps Officers W . A. B .dwell aLd J. Almond, and hivate S. H. Bates.

DARLINGTON.- The enterprising members of this Nur5ing Division have many and varied methods of kindling and sustaining interest. Their most recent effort was a Baby Contest, that is to say, not a miniature affair, but a contest amongst babies for premier honours as to general robustness. The judges were medical officers, and numerous pr iz es were given by sev('ral of the firms manufacturing baby foods. The Ambulance and ursing Divisions new headquarters were officially opened on Saturday, 23rd ult. After the official opening, Supt. H. was presented with an in appreciation of the £erVlces he had rendered to the DIVISions. Dr B JChanan, Divisional Surgeon, made the presentation on behalf of the subscriber<.

EAST CLEVELAND.-At a carnival at Loftus in aid of the British Legion, an interesting afternoon's programme was augmented by the East Cleveland Division under the comm.and of Divis ional Supt. J. W. Fawcett, wiJO gave demonstratIOns of various am bulance exercises and illustrated the treatment of eo,ergency cases and accidents in commendable style.

HEBBURN.-l\"ew headquarters at Hebburn, costing£2,020, were recently opened by the President, lYl r. J. T. Batey,

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Managing Director of Messrs. Hawthorn, Leslie & Co., Ltd. The building consists of a superintendent's house, ruotor ambulance garage and other accommodation suitable for ambulance work. Mr. Batey, who reviewed the history of the. Brigade, was presented with a silver inkstand as a souvenir of the occasion.

HULL.- The Acting Commissioner, Major A. Hammersley Johnston, O.B.E., had the honour of being by the Lord Mayor to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on his recent visit to Hull. Major Johnston then presented District Officer W. T. Atkinson, who was in charge of the detachment on parade. Four Brigade members-Ambulanc e Officer C. G. Press, CorpI. R. Layfield, Pte. W. Dunkerley and Ambulance Sister S. A. Beal-received the Service Medal from the hands of His Royal Highness.

H.R.H. Princess :\1ary, Viscountess La')celles, also visit ed Hull recently, the primary object of her visit being to open new extensions of the Victoria Hospital for Sick Children. • umerous detachments of the local Corps were on duty under District Officer \V. T. Atkinson, Lady Corps Officer Mrs. Harrison and Corps Officer Stephenson.

HULL FAIR-The Hull members nf the Brigade again undertook the charitable duty of looking after and tending those who suffer accident and injury at this annual festival of mirth and frivolity, and they were not left without the satisfaction of know ing that they r-erformed useful service to the community. Even in the resto'at ion of 105t children alone ( without enqu iring too closely into the circumstances under which they were lost) their services were greatly appreciated. The Co r ps had three stations on the Fair Ground. Accidents were fortunately few, but the services of the members were required in a number of minor cases.

On the Sunday even ing, Mr. :Ylarshall, proprietor of the " Proud Peacocks )) roundabouts on the Fair Ground g-ave an organ recital in aid of the funds of the Corps.

No party has given greater pleasure to the of the Mat'l and Times (states this paper) than that of the Hull St. John Ambulance Brigade, whose Social Committee organised a visit to the works and offices at the invitation of the directors recently. They were unstinted in their admira tion of all they saw, and were surprised at the magnitude o f the organisation and the completeness of the equipment of a modern newspaper office.

The party included Sergt.-Major and Mrs. Edwards, Sta ff Sergt. and Mrs. Irving, Messrs. Smith, Bricklebank, Newlove , Robinson, Lambert, Lake and Hall, and Mrs. Backhurst and Miss Spiring.

The Hull and District Rugby Union (Ambula n c e Section ) has now been registered at the headquarters of the St. Jobn Ambulance Brigade as the "Hadra)) Division of the Hull Corps. The Rugby Union are to be congratulated on the fa ct that they are again the pioneers in this forward movemen t. The Division is anticipating getting a class together, and members of Rugby Football Clubs who are affitliated to the Hull and District Rugby Union may send in their names and addresses through their club secretaries to the secretaries' meeting on Monday nights.

JARRo w.-Presiding at the annual meeting of the Jarrow Division, the Mayor, Councillor J. W. Hardy, congratulated the officers and members of the Brigade on the excellent work they were carrying on in the towa and district. The rep ort stated that the ambulance had, during the year, removed to and from hospitals 640 persons, and had covered a distan ce of 8,000 miles. The income, including {lOS brought forwa rd was £647, and the balance to carry forward was £200. The Supt. (Mr. Hunting), said there were 80 members in the Division, including 30 ladies. He pointed out that the vans were paid for by voluntary SUbscriptions and grants.

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MID DURHAM.-The Annual Church Parade of the MidDurha m Corps was held in Durham Cathedral on Oct. 31st. There was an excellent turn-out, especially in view of present conditio ns, the Parade numbering 196 officers and other ranks.

NEWCASTLE.-Members of the local Voluntary A;d Detac hments were present at the Armistice Sunday service in Newc astle Cathedral on Sunday afternoon, 7th November, arra nged by N.ewcastle branches of the British Legion, when L le ut. Gen. SIr Charles Harington, G.B.E., K.C.B., D .S.O., addr essed the congregation. The units were afterwards insp ected by the distinguished commander in the town hall. The. Brigade was also represented in the Lord Mayor's processIO n to the Cathedral on Armistice Day and later to the War Me morial.

SUNDERLAND.- Dr Chalmers' Cup. This Cup was presented by Dr. Chalmers. two years ago for competition in ambul ance and home-nursing work an Jongst nursing divisions. Tweh' e teams took part, and the Trophy was carried off by

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It is expected that the Division will benefit considerably both financially and in Jeneral popularity therefrom.

No. 8 District.

1927.-The Commissioner hopes to be in a POSitIon to make an early announcement regarding the County and District Competitions for 1927. The drill and practice season is at hand, and he hopes that all DiVisions will take a keen interest in competition work. Apart from being winners of a trophy, training for competitions maintains efficiency, creates enthusiasm and friendly rivalry within a Unit, and last, but not least, promotes an atmos ph ere nf interest, which is so necessary in the welfare of a Division.

The Commissioner hopes the entries for next year's competitions will comtitute a record, and that the best team in o. 8 District will prove the best 10 the Brigade and bring to the District the coveted honour of winning the "Dewar)) Challenge Shield.

The District's competition motto must be (( Go forward" Littlehampton Division did wonderfully well last year and gained second place.

l\1AIDSTONE.- The Annual I nspection of the :\faidstone DiviSIOn took place at Divisional Headquarters recently, when over 40 members were on parade with Divisional Surgeon C. Pye Oliver, Junr and Supt. J. Dunk, the latter being in charge of the parade.

The Inspecting Officer was Dr. A. Vernon Davies, M.P. Commissioner of the District.

The men presented a smart appearance; their uniforms were in good condition and correctly put on.

A display of foot and stretcher drill was ably carried out, and a demonstration in rendering first a id to patients suffering from supp05ed disabilities proved the high standard of efficiencyattalOed.

Dr. Davies said that although he had not visited the Ma.i dstone Div.ision .for three years, he found the efficiency of their work uDimpalred, and they demonstrated this by the prompt way in which they answered the calls to accidents or sudden illness.

He reminded them that they belonged to what is the oldest organisation of chivalry in the world, and they had earned respect by the beneficient work they had done and were organised for to-day.

The excellent way in which Drivers Skinner and \Vray k ept their ambulance was commented upon by the CommissIOner.

The efficiency and work undertaken by the Maidstone Division reflects great credit not only on themselves but on the Brigade as a whole.

GUILDFORD.-I n the report of the Inspecting Officer It IS stated that the Guildford Corps is a body of thoroughly keen men and an excellent example of what a Corps should be.

This Corps was one of the first in the country to institute Road Boxes. It now operates three motor ambulances and has a Medical Comforts Depot for the sick poOl of Guildford. Under its present capable administrative officers the Corp:; has a big future before it.

The organisers of the Flag Day held recently are to be congratulated on the success which rewarded their efforts. The net proceeds amounted to £147.

!?arlington Nursing Division team with 256 marks. Other South Shields 248, Elswick 227, and Blyth 169. M e wlOnlng team consisted of Ambulance Sisters C. M. F F. C. Sutherland, M. Dimsdale, E. A. Dixon, and IVl. Hopps, reserve.

h WHI.TBY.- The Whitby Division of the Brigade this year s With the. Whitby District Nursing Association the procee 5 of the eighth annual exhibition of the Whitby Floral and Horticultural Society, and it was satisfactory to note the ex cellent Support the show received from the general pUblic.

HERNE BAY.-With a gold key presented to him by Councillor G. Cursons, ]\1 B. E., J. P. the president of the Herne Bay D vision, Major \V. H. F. Noble, Assistant Commissioner for the County of Kent, 0pened the new headqnarters, garage, practice and lecture rooms of the Division in New-street, Roche:.ter. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of the public.

The Vicar was in full canonicals, and in an impressive spoke the solemn words of dedication.

At the conclusion of the religious part of the proceedings,

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the chairman stated that Mr. Ronald McNeill, M.P., who was absent in Ireland, had written wishing the Division every success.

Br igade officers and members regretted the absence of their Commissioner, Dr. A. V ernon Da v ies, M.P ., who was away on other public duties.

Major Noble, who acted for the Commissioner, was given a very warm recept ion. He was supported by D istrict Surgeon Dr. A. F. Street and County Surgeon Dr. A. MacMaster and other officers of the Brigade

The Herne Bay Divis ion is to be con g ratulated on having obtained in such a short time of existence headquarters, motor ambulance, and last, but not least, the support and encouragement of the municipal authorities It has been said, and rightly so, that the future of a well-managed division is assured when it has the blessing of the lo c al res idents throui"h the competent local authorities.

The Division s attainments are in no small measure due to the zeal and unt iring energ ies of M r. Cursons and Supt. W . J. Dobson, who have undoubtedly been e xtremely fortunate in receiving the loyal and effic ient co-operation of other officers and members of the Di vi sion, and all wi th one object in view-an efficient and up-to-date ambulance organisat ion ready to serve at any time and anywhere in the work of rel ieving sufferin g.

REIGA TE.-Ow ing to increased amount of traffic on the road and the many acc idents occurring da ily the Borough of Reigate Corps propose inst itut ng Road Boxes in the Borough By so doing they are helping others to help themselves in times when ambulance mater ial is a vita l ne cessity an d has meant the question of l ife or death.

ROCH EST ER -A Torchlight Carn ival organised by the City of Rochester Divis ion and Voluntary Fire Brigade was a success. The public responded l iberally to the fund for the purchase of a new motor ambulance and to ass ist the St. Bartholomew ' s Hosp ital extens ion fund

The D ivi s ion has carr ied over 113 7 5 cases du r ing the past s ix No. 9 District.

FALMOUTH - The unveiling and dedication of two stained glass wirdows to the memory of the late Mrs. John Chellew, Lady Supt. of the Nurs ing Division, took place on Sunday, November 7 th, 1D the Falmouth Parish Church in the presence of a large congregation. The windows were g iven by Mr. John Chellew, and were unveiled by h im ; the ded ication ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. Dobson, V icar of Hastings, an old of the fam ily

The Assistant Comm issioner for Cornwall , with the members of the Falmouth Ambulance, Nurs in g , and Cadet Di v isions were on parade.

, of the in Cornwall, in co-operatIOn With of the Cross Soc iety, gave demonstratlOns of the work of First Aid and Home Nursin o- at the County Health Exhibition at Truro on Thursci'ay November 4th.

The demonstrat ions were in the form of short plays illustrating various acc idents and their treatment Large crowds wat<:hed the Expl a nat ions were given by the ASSistant Commissioner for Cornwall ' Miss Deane Lady District Nursing Officer; and the Officers Colonel Blackwood, D.S.O , County Surgeon a lecture on "The I mportance of First Aid. " ,

A fully equ ipped First A id Dressing Station was staffed dunng the whol.e of the week by members of the two Societies. Several casualtIes were treated ; the nurses also looked after bab es whilst the mothers saw the Exhibition.

There was a display of First Aid Boxes, etc., sent from the " G ate " for the purpose, and c irculars were d istributed with a vi ew to still further increasing interest in the Bri g ade

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CLACTON·ON-SEA. - After a Church Parade at Great Clacton Church on Sunday afternoon, October loth, the new motor ambulance was dedicated by the Vicar, who spoke of its great value tu the town and district.

The offertory from the service was devoted to the Clacton Cottage Hospital and the St. John Ambulance Br igade. Capta in A. Quick, Chairman of the U rban District Council, acted as marshal to the procession.

H AV ER HILL. -The annual meet ing or subs c r ibers to the motor ambulance fund was held on October 15th in the Coun ci l Room of the Town Hall, Dr. T. H. Goodmnn pres id in g

The report showed that dur ing the year ended Au g 3 1s t, the ambulance was called for on 46 oc cas ions . The s ub sc r iber s now numbered 50 8 and their payments amounted to £29 125 6 d The total amount subscr ibed had been £87 185 6d. T he charge for hire of the ambulance by persons res idin g outs ide the town was raised from 6 d. to 8d. per m i le.

The adopt ion of the balance sheet wa s mo ved b y Supt. G. S. Scott. and se c onded by Ambulan ce Offi cer W S Cri vener

I pS WI CH. -Tbe annual inspection of the Ranelagh Work s D ivis ion was held on October 17 th on tbe Work s s ports fiel d on the London-road. The Assistant Comm issioner for Suffol k ( Dr. S O. Eades ) in company with D istr ic t O ffi cers \Y C. Smith and A. H W. Mo ffat, of the County St aff, wa s th e nspecting Officer. T be members were in c har g e of Sup t.

F. W. Holden and Captain K. Reavell k in d ly a tten d ed, t o represent the firm.

After the inspection Dr Eades expressed ple as ure at see in g so many on parade and also that some of the members were in uniform. Although the Division has only re c ently bee n started they had done exceedingly well and hav ing spoken o f the value of the ir work in a large firm, Dr. Eades sa d that the y owed a lot to the kind interest and generous support wh ich they had received from their employers

The two District Officers hav i ng prai sed the work of th e members, Capt. Reovall presented vouchers to those who h ad been suc c essful in the recent exam inat ion and spe a k ing o n behalf of the firm, thanked the offi cers for the ir encoura g eme nt and attendance at their parade. He felt qu ile sure that n o effort would be spared and every facility given to them to carr y on their ambulance work which was gre a tly apprec iated by th e Directors. The offi c ial records were a striking example of goo d organisation and enthusiasm in ambulance work and the metho d of checking the issue of each man's un iform showed that Sup t. Holden wa s well versed in the the duties attached to that of a Quartermaster in the army. Althou g h a young divisio n, a lread y something like 100 cases ha ve been treated both at sports meetings and individually. The greatest credit is reflected upon Supt. Holden, Mr. J. Broom ( hon. secretary ), and Mr. B. A. qalvesbert, the latter having been responsib le for over £1 bemg collected towards uniforms.

St. Luke's Day was observed in St. Mary-Ie-Tower Churc h on October 18th, when a special service was conducted by th e Vicar (Rev A W. Wallace), and was attended by a large number of members of the local medical and nursin g professions. The I pswich Corps and Nursing Corps paraded strongly under Corps F. E. Nethercnat an d Lady Corps Supt. Miss Hag-gar with Corps Officers an d bugle band.

The Mayor (Mr. K. J. Badshah), who was accompanie d by members of the Town Council and the Town Clerk (Mr. A. M offat), was present, and the Lord Bishop of St. Edmundsbu ry and I pswich preached a very appropriate sermon, at the clos e of which he took the opportuDity of publicly thanking tho se present, on behalf of the community, for their great work of healing the sick and suffering. He spoke of it as 'Jeing a manifestation of love that preached its own g05pel.

Owing to the initiative of the Assistant Commissioner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades) and his staff, who were responsib le for the organisation, the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospit al and the Ipswich Medical Company shared the offertory, whic h

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a mounted to nearly £5, and which was kindly given by the ch urchwardens.

O n October 23rd the annual competition for the Corps R ec reation Cup was held at the Ambulan ce Station, thejudl!es b ein g Dr J Masson Martin and Dr. Eric Staddon.

Two d ivisions - Orwell Works (holders ) and Gippeswyken tered teams, and after a keen contest the Orwell Works sec ured a win by 235 po ints to 190. The winn ing team was co mp osed of Sergt. W Mayhew, Ptes. C. Bullard, F. Hambroo k, A C. Scopes and A. Bullard.

After the competition the cup was presented by District Offic er A. C. H ill, who congratulated the Orwell Works upon onc e ag a in holding the trophy.

L OW EST OFT - The annual inspect ion of the Ambulance and Nurs i ng un its at Lowestoft was held on October 24 t h in Chris t Church Parish Room, Whapload - road. In the absence of th e Assistant C ommiss ioner for Suffolk ( Dr. S. O. Eades ), th e ins pe c tion was carried out by D istri c t Offi c ers W C Smith dn d A. H \ V. Mo ffa t of the Suffolk County Staff

S upt. E. T aylor was in command, supported by Ambulance Offic er \ V. Pretty, Serg eant W. G Garrett, and Transport

A D exter Lady Supt. Miss F. M Gill was in (ha rg e of the nurses

After bein g rece ived with the general salute, the Officers

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Driver Marjoram has arranged an air suction to the engine which has conSiderably reduced the petrol consumption and patients can be carried lon g journeys without d iscomfort owing to the use of a spe ci ally sprung and upholstered stretcher.

Three hundred and fifty-four calls have been answered, 3, 6 77 miles travelled, and 482 hours voluntary serv ce re c orded dnring the first nine months of thiS year.

ST AL BA NS -At the invitat ion of the Dean of St. Albans a serv ice for nurses V.A.D.'s and St. John Ambulance men was held at St. Alban ' s Cathedral at 3 p.m. on Sunday 17th October, the e v e of St. Luke s day, the preacher being Dr. Wh ite of Pers ia.

Three districts of the Brigade were represented by the following D ivi SIOns. No d istr ct, Barnet Division, Officer and 6 rank and file; Watford D iv ision, Officer and 7 rank and file. NO. 3 d istrict , Luton Div ision, I OffIcer and 24 rank and file ; Bedford Div ision, I Officer and I rank and file. No . IO d istr ict, St. Albans D ivision,2 Officers and 18 rank and fi le ; Ware Div is ion, Ufficer and 15 rank and file ; I:J i.t<:hin D ivis ion , 2 Offi cers and 21 rank and fi le; Letchworth DIVISIOn 2 Offi cers and I7 rank and file, making a total of 130 on parade .' Major Gilbertson, ASSistant Comm iSSIoner for Hertfordshire, who was accompanied by District Officer W : Nichols, was i n charge of the parade, and after the serVICe, 10 a short

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clo sel y inspe c ted all ranks and witne ssed the men put through com pany and stretcher drill by their own Officers

In his address, after the inspection, District Officer Moffat ap ol ogi sed for the absence of Dr. Eades, through illness, and aft er paying a high tribute to the enthusiasrr: of the Assistant Com m issioner went on to say how pleased both Offi c ers were wi t h all they han seen. Lowestoft was the first in the district to encourage first aid work amongst the fishermen and their tra ns port work was deserving of the highest praise. The work of t he O rder of St. John was recognised all over the British E mpire, and Lowestoft was doing· its part nobly to uphold the best traditions of the venerable Order.

District Officer Smith, speaking from the point of view of th e practical work, expressed satisfaction with their drill and fe lt q uite sure that if a time of national emergency should ar ise the S t John men would easily be able to hold their own and sh ow themselves to be worthy sons of a worthy cause.

I n offering thanks to the Officers for their encouraging wor ds, Supt. Taylor trusted that Dr. Eades would soon be ab out again and although he used to feel somewhat nervous ab out the annual inspections of early days he had now come to loo k forward to the vists of the Assistant Commissioner and his staff

The motor ambulance was inspected at the Arnold-street gar age and the members were most enthusiastic in showing the var ious improvements which they have made to assist in this br anch of their work.

spee c h compl imented the Officers and men on the ir smart turn out and thanked them for helping to make the parade and service a success.

Tea was afterwards provided by the members of the S1. Albans V.A D., for the visitors, in the Ab b ey Institute.

S AXM UNi)H AM -The annual inspection of the Saxmundham ambulance and nurs ing units, together with the Aldeburgh Nursin g Division was held in the Market Hall, Saxmundham, on Sunday, O c tober 3 rst.

The Saxmundham men were in charge of Supt. W. Mulley and Ambulance Officer E. E. Devereaux, and the Nurses under Lady Supt. Miss B. Cutting, :-vhilst the Nurses were in charge of Lady Supt MISS A. M. Parker. ,The inspecting officer was the Assistant Commissioner for Suffolk (Dr S. O. Eades) , who was accompanied by District Surgeon, Dr. \ V F. Fryer, District Supt. CaptalO F. H. Gooderham ( Reserve ) District Officers W. C. Smith and A . H. W. Moffat, of the County Staff, and Supt. W. of the Ipswich Medical Comforts Depo Dr. D. Ryder Richardson, the Hon. Surgeon to Saxmundham was also present.

After the inspection, a procession was formed, headed by the Saxmundham and Leiston Band ( under Bandmaster C. Aldous ), and marched to the Parish Church. The service was conducted by the Rector (the Rev. F. Conw q, M.A.), who preached a very powerful discourse on "Brotherhood"

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and dfered up a special prayer for the work of the Order of St. John.

After the rfturn from Church, the members paraded again at the Market Hall, where Mr. W. E. Long, of Hurts Hall, presented the official appointments to all the new officers, and, as a sign of his great interest in the WOI k, pre!>ented the Division with a (C Furley" stretcher.

Dr. Eades, on behalf of the Commissioner (Major J. F. C. Ho ssacks ), also presented the unit with a stretcher and hoped it would not be looked upon as an ornament but be of some use and benefit should the need arise. He also congratulated the members upon their smart c. turn-out)J and emphasised the importance of uniforms as lending authority when engaged upon duty.

Supt. Mulley expressed thanks to Mr. Long for his kind interest and sympathy with ambulance work and to the officers who had attended to give them encouragement.

Ambulance Officer Devereaux supported the previous speaker and mentioned that already the stretchers had been needed'and used for accident!:> in Saxmundham.

General regret was felt at the absence, through illness, of Mr. James Forsdike, who has done so much for the cause at Saxmundham.

No. II (S.E. & C.R.) District.

Supported by Dr. Austey Chave and Mr. L. sears (A sst. Commercial Manager, Brighton), :-Vir. C. J. C. Latham (Divisional Operatinl5 Supt, Brighton ) presided at the distribution of awards gained by the Redhlll Cl iSS during the past year on September 29 h. The Redhill Ambulanc:e Hut was crowded with members and fr iends.

Mr. Latham test ified to the value and advantage of First A id and made an eloq uent plea for the "Safety First " movement. During the even ing Dr. H. Francis was p ' esented with the Southern Railway Centre Certifi cat e for service to the First A id cause. His s e rvic es as D :strict Committeeman and the fbUtishing condition attendant on his work as Class Organiser were stressed. I n addition to the general awards no less than e ight 21 year Centre Gold Medals were handed to the veteran members by Mr. Latham.

The and Walmer D ivisi on attended service at the local R Olnan Catholic Church on September 26th, when the Mayor and Corporation were present at High Mass. The preachel was the Rev. Fatber Wonnacott and the celebrant Father Horber, On another Sunday, the Harvest Festival Service at St. Mary's Walmer, was attended.

Dr. J. MannIDg \Vatts, Divisional Surgeon, Tonb ridg e, was one of the first med ical men to reach the scene of the airClaft on October 2nd, and gave evidence at the subsequent inquest.

The Annual Inspection of the Deal ami Walmer Division on October 7th revealed a high state of efficiency. Special valu e is placed by local residents on the motor ambulance services.

The annual distr bntion of awards to the members of the Dover Division of the S.J.A.B. (No. II District) took place at Dover Marine Station on Wednesday, September 15th, nearly every member of the Division be ing present. Mr. A. White, DiV sional Operating Supt., Dover, opened the proceed ings by inspecting the D vision on the station and afterwards presented the awards. In his speech he said he was very much surprised to see such a large number of the staff taking up ambulance work and tried to impress upon them the necessity of every member takin), an a c t ive part in this important work, and as an example told them of a shunter at Ram sg ate who was concerned in an accident and received severe Injuries to his leg, and throngh his knowledge of first aid, was able to stop the bleeding, and in consequence, although having the lower part of his leg amputated, was about on crutches within five weeks. He also wished to congratulate those five members to whom he was about to present their gold medals (these members being the first of their Division to obtain this award). Mr. White then made the presentations :-

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2I-year Gold Medal-Messrs. T. Jones, W. Drury, W. Coward, W. Bailey and H. Pluck. I4-year Silver MedalMr. S. C. Smith. 7·year Bronze Medal-1Iessrs. S. Plumb, S. C. Samson, E. J. Everest and A. Scott. About 50 certificates and medallions then completed the distribution. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. White by the chairman ( Mr. W. R. Busbridge, General Supt.), at the close of the meeting.

The formation of the Ashford Corps compnslDg Wtllesboro', South Ashford, Ashford Works and Ashford Station Div sions represents the first Corps to be sanctioned in this District. With the very large number of railway employees in the Ashford area, the advantages of unified control are obvious.

Chatham and Maidstone Divisions' Annual Inspection was held in Chatham Drill Hall, on October 12th. A good exh ibitio n of stretcher drill was a feature of the work done. Sergeant Fox was presented with his Service Medal, and reference made to the great services of those who composed the Sittingbourne team which won the Brigade Dewar Competition in 1924. For some time past Sergeant Fox has been unwell, but his many friends are glad to know he is now much better.

The important developments in connection with the large Marshalling Yard at Feltham have resulted 10 the concentrat ion of great nun lbers of railway men locally, and an extensive interest IS being developed in ambulance work.

A dance was recently held at the Victoria Hall, and durin g the evening Engineer Commander J. W. Forbes gave an illuminating account of the local work, and made an appeal fo r its hearty suppurt. Amongst those present were Mr. D Geddes, J P. (C ha irma n of the Feltham U. D C. ), Councillor G. P. Little and Mr. W. Vaughan ( Loco Supt. )

With F. Markham, Esq, B.A. (Vice-President) in the chair, the local No.8 and No.1 District Divisions at Chatham spent a very enjoyable evening together on October 14th An excellent concert was provided by the (C Black and \Vhites ." A large number of awards were presented by Alderman A. P BIlllnghurst, J P., IOciuding 7,14 and 2[ year Centre Medal s and a certificate for Meritorious First Aid to Pte. E. Butcher for a case at Siades Green. Supporting the chair were Mr. A W. Cox, District Goods Agent, Mr. Langridge, Station Master , and Mr. Howie (Loco Depot ), together with leaders of th e local Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

The Commissioner attended the Annual I nspection of th e London Bridge Nursing Division on October 15th. Th e members gave an excellent display of practical work. Thei r services this year have again been highly appreciated by th e Lourdes Pilgrims.

Folkestone Division was inspected by Deputy Commissioner F. E. Drinkwater on October 16th. A large number of serious cases have been dealt with in a creditabl e manner. This D ;vi sion is probably unique in possessing a n excellent Headquarters which is bUilt on the foreshore.

In the unavoidable absence of the Commissioner, Distric Officer Hancox, H.S. inspected the Queensborough Div ision on October 25th. An important part of the work in Sheppey is the motor ambulance service. The present ca r has been built to local specifications, and includes sever al novel devices for securing the stretchers. Dr. Madwar-th e Divisional Surgeon-has been instrumental in raising nearl y £1,-400 for the movement since he first became interested in the local organisation.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following l.p pointments, promotions,and resignations, within the Brigade Ov erseas during the month of October, 19 26 :-

Australia.

NE W SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.

Datlinghurst D ivision -S ergt. F. S harp to be Ambulance

O ffi cer on probation, 25 826; A S V. M Dartnell to be L ady A mbulance Officer, 20 S 26

India.

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Ahmedab;:j.d Division-D. S. Yajnik to be Divisional Su pt ., 1 929, \ ce J. D. Kothewala transferred to the reserve New Zealand.

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Auckland Corps-U. Hitchon to be Corps Officer, 2826

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Surgeon, 1.3 vice Dr. C. J. Booker tran!>ferred Waterval Boven Division, 10.2.25

Transportation-Pte. A. Muir to be Divisional Supt. on probation, 3.2.26 ; Pte. W. Gaffney to be Ambulanc e Officer on probation, 3

Natal CorpsColenso D.vision-Dr. J. Clark to be Divisional Surgeon, 24.9 2 5 ; W. B. Edwards to be DIv isional Supt. on probation, 249 2 5 Durban Kursi ng D :visio n-A / S S. I. Biggs to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 3 12.25

Orange Free State and Eastern Province COl P3Ultenhage Division --·Sergt. Thomson to be Ambulance Offir:er, 1 825 , vice Ambulance Officer J. Anderson transferred to Mafeking Division

Uit enhage Nursing Division-Dr. H. Kohlberg to be Divisional Surgeon, 6.82 8 ; Mrs. A. Lean to be Lady Divisional Supt., 6 8.25

East London Nursing Division-A S J. M Darke to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 25.624, vice E. Shepperton resigned 9624

Port Eliz:lbeth ursing Division-A / S E. M. Lake to be Ambulance Officer, 1.326

Great Western Railway Centre, \VlDners of the .C Frank Potter 1I Challenge Shield, London A. NO.1 Division, 1926. Standing left to right : Mr. W. Bale, Loco. Foreman, SO'lIhall; Dr. C. W. Seccombe, Vl.l<..C.S Eng., L. R C P., Lond., HO'lorary Associate of the Order of St. John; Mr. F. Webster, Station Master, Southall. Seated left to right: A. J. Golby ; R. W. Elloes, Captain; T. Durham; W. Fry.

CANTERBURY AND WE ST COAST DISTRICT.

Division -S ergt. W C J. Osman to be DIVIsIOnal Supt. on probation, 6526, vIce A. N. Silcock reSig ned

South Africa.

S OUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY S AND DISTRICT.

Cape Province Corp;Upington Division-E. L. Galgut, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 18 .1. 26; W. II. Linden to be Divisional Supt. on probation, 18 1,26

South Peninsular Division-P Jo Marias to be Divisional Supt. on probation, 18.1. 26

f:Iarbour Division --F O. Fehrsen, M.R.C.S., to be Surgeon, 24.2.26, vice D. G. Melros e transferred to S. Penmsular Division, 18 1. 26; Hon. Sergt. C. R. Lester to be 27.1.26, vice,R. A. Wilson resigned, 12 5. 2 5 Police Dlvlsl.on-W F. Wicht, M.B., to be D visional T 3 25, £:?r. W. L. Gordon resigned,s 1. 2 5 Lamgsburg Dcvlslon-Dr. H de Vtlliars to be Divisional

Kronstad Division-H. Jacobs to be Divisional Surgeon, 192 26, .. ice W. Duthie resigned

Transvaal Corps-

Pietersburg Section-Dr. C. P. Andrew to be Divis ional Surgeun, 18.1.26; J. A. Venter to be Sergeant in charge, 1. [ 26

Johannesburg Transportation-Capt. W. H. Palmer, M.B. to be Divisional SurgfOn. 13 26 ; Ambulance Officer F. Gets to be Div isio nal Supt., 13 1.26 ; W. J. Martin to be Ambul a nce Officer, 13 26; H. C. Brett to be Ambulance Officer, 14 I 26

Pretoria Divis ion-Ambula nce Officer J. Platt to be Divisional Supt., on probation , 1.1025, vice C. Douglas transferred to East Lundon D;v isio n; Corporal Hutton to be Ambulance Officer on probation, 1. 1025

Pretoria Nursing Division - J Z H. Rousseau, M B , to be Divis ional Surgeon, 1.2 .2 6 . vic e Dr. J. Baird resigned, J 4 1.26

Waterval Boven Division -Pt e. A. P. Vdn Wyk to be Ambulance Officer on probation, I 326, vice E. Bretogne resigned

Johannesburg Nursing Division - A / S A. Pears on to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 2 2.26

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Johannesburg Transportati,?n D lv is ion formed,!. 1.2 6 Pietersburg Section ( Pretona DIVISion ) formed 1.1.2 6 South Peninsular Division formed 1 8 1.2 6

Uitenhage Nursing Division formed 6 8. 2 5 Upington Division formed 18.1.26

MRS. LA NCELOT DENT, A.R R.C., th e L:ldySup e rintendentin Chid of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Ov e rseas ha s recently completed a tour of inspecti o n of the Nursin g C o rps and Divisions in th e Dominion of following extracts from her R e port to the C hl t f Commi ssioner of the Brigade Overseas will be of interest to o ur readers.

As will be seen from the Report, the tour, which wa s undertaken at Mrs. Dent's own expens e , was very compl et e -a distance of over 17,000 miles being covered. Th e Ambulance Committee is much indebt e d to Mrs. D ent fo r undertaking the tour which was much appreciated :-

I travelled over '7,000 miles and inspect e d 12 Nur s ing Divisions, as well as s e veral Nursing Divi sions, and L am happy to be able to you in practically all cas ee: of the great efficiency and high st a ndard of the wo rk

Great hospitality and consideration were ex te nded t o me everywhere, and I very much appr e ciat e the shown to me by Mr. W. D. Robb , of the Canadi a n National Railway, the Dir e cto rs of th e B e ll T e leph o ne C o. Colonel Starnes, commanding the Roy a l Ca nadian M o unt e d Police. Dr. Milton H e rsey, Chairman of th e Port Co rn missioners and Mr. W. P Ellis of the Ni aga ra C o mmis sion

At Ottawa, Colonel Murray MacL a re n, P r es id e nt c the Association, entertained me at dinn e r at the Houses o f Parliament, at which the Prime Minister, th ,: L e ad e r of t h e Opposition, the Speaker and many oth e rs were pr e sent. May I specially bring to your not ice the very gr e a kindness and consideration which was shown to me an d my husband by the Deputy Chief Commissioner, Maj or General Sir Henry V. Mill Pellatt and the Commission e Dr. C. J. Copp, who arranged my tour with such thought fu l care for my comfort and interest, as well as for the adv antage of the work I had gone to Canad:l. to do

I did not visit Victoria, as no re port of any kind h a d been received from the Lady District Superint e ndent, M r Wilson, so with regret, I must infurm you that for the ti :n e being there are no Nursing Divisions in th e Province of Briti3h Columbia. I hope shortly, however, that t wo Divisions may be re-formed.

Throughout Canada I found there was a great lack of knowledge of the History of the Order and the wonder ful traditions that the m e mbers are helping to carryon, but I think that the Lantern Lectures and Addresses that I was privileged to give to all class e s of society did arouse a gr ea t deal of interest in the public at large and give to o ur members a greater prid e and satisfaction in being able to take part in this ancient work for the good of humani ty. In nearly all the places I visited I was entertain e d by t he Women's Canadian Club and the Nationll Council of Women At Vancouver I was asked to speak at t he Annual Conference of the National CtJuncil of Women. I was made an Honorary M e mber of the Council of whi ch there are only 6

May I, Sir, through you, express to Mrs. Alb er t Gooderham, Lady District Superintendt:nt for Ontario , Mrs. V. V. Henderson, Lady District Superintendent fo r Quebec, and to all my Officers and Members, my sincerest thanks for the wonderful rec e ption they one and all extended to me at all times. Their affectionate welco me touched me very deeply, and while fully realising that th ey were anxious to express to you, as Chief Commission er,

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a nd to Chapter-G eneral, their e ntire loyalty and respect the ir kindly and symplthetic support to me, as their L'ldy S uperintendent-in -Chief, can only h e lp to unite us more cl osely in the work we all have at heart.

I feel, also, that we owe a deep debt of gratitude to a ll our Medical Officers and other doctors for their constant a nd uns e lfish assistance, and for their kindly encourageme nt in th e work.

I would urge the d e sirability of a m e mber of ChapterGtmer a l visiting the Dominions as oft e n as can be arranged a n d ther e by keeping in p e rsona! touch with those who are res ponsible for the work, in their own district of the Br gade Overseas.

( S igned ) BEAT RI CE H. DENT.

Vady Supt. -in -Chief, Br igade Ov ers e as

Ambulance Compe titions Africa. in South

TH E Inter -Provinc e and Joint Council Co mpetitions were hel d this y e ar on the 1St and 2nd Octob e r at Bloemfontein. A s h o rt account of e ach cont e st is gi ve n b e low.

BRIGADE O VE RSEAS TCE C OMP ETITI ON.

" S e l bo rne S h ie ld II ( pr e 5en te d by the Earl of Selb orn e) is fo r annually by teams from Am b u lanc e Divisions of th e Br gad e Ov erseas in South Afric a ) a nd is decided b y competition in oral individual qu estio m, a nd a t e am t e st. Only one t e am from each Pro vi nce is allow e d to comp e te for th is trophy; this year f.v e tea ms repres e nt e d the Cape, Natal , Orange Free St att, Tr a nsvaal , and Rhodtsia P rovinces, the latter Pro vi nc e , where ambulance work is just gaining a footing, a team for the first time in the history of the c0 mp tti ti o n The trophy was won by the Pretoria Ra il wa y Division team, representing the Transvaal ProHnce with 2 44! marks out of a possible 320. The t e am te st in this took the form of the treatment of a ma n burn e d and inj ured in a suppos e d fire and the tea m s were congratulated by the in th e ir summary of the comp e tition, on the " uDiform standard of good wo rk produced."

" Hewat Shield /I ( p resented by Dr. Bennie Hewat, the De puty Commission e r for the Brigad e Overseas in So u th Africa) This shield is for annual competition by tea m5 from Nursing Divisions of the Brigade Overseas in So ut h Africa, one team only b e ing allowed from each Pro vinc e The tests for this consist of oral individual que s tions, individual practical work, and a team test, the this year takiog the form of a supposed domestic a CCident to a housewlfe while "curtain hangin 6 11 Out of the four teams comp eting first place was gained by the Jo ha nnesburg Railway Nursing Division Team, representIng the Transvaal Province, who won the shield for the fi;s t year of its presentation with 251 marks out of 280. 1 h e standard of work in this competition was highly cu m m e nd e d by the judges.

J OINT COUNCIL COMPETITION S

These competitiom, which were inaugurat e d in 19 2 I, a.re held the day following the Brigade Overseas CompetitlOn s, and are between repr e sentatives of the South African Red Cross Society and the St. John Ambulance Brigade the same team representing St. John in this com petitIOn as contested the Sclborne and H e wat Shields.

The ce-mpetitions are designed to test effic iency in First Aid and Drill.

Mining Silver Challenge Shi e ld I" (Male Sectwo) ThiS was won by the St. John repres e ntatives in J 92 ( and 1922, and bas been won by the R e d Cross from 19 23 to 1926 inclusive. The successful R d Cr0 3s team this year was from Crown Mines, who won with 168 marks out of a possible 200 The highest St. John t e am io this section was from the Kimberl e y D i visioo, who tied for second plac= a Red Cross team with 15 8 marks. "L'loy Hoy Rose Bowl" (Female Sectivn). This s ection has been won every year except 1923 by St. John teams This year through the Durban Nursing Division team, who were successful with 136 out of 175 marks.

Carters Pat ent Ambulance Pittings.

WE illustrate below a str e tcher carrier which is mounted on Carters patent" Rastilon I) springs, which they claim to be the most resilient form of stretcher suspension obtainable. They are supplying a large number of these and for time past these fittings have been supplied the MOrriS Motors. These are unique both in price and utility, and ideal for the cheaper type of ambulance. are of the latest type, and can be supphed wlth or WIthout "Rastilon 1/ springs, the chief feature. with new gear, quite apart from other improvem Ents IS that It IS mounted a few inches lower than the old mo?el, this permits the employment of "Rastilon II spnngs 1D any ambulance. is a tendency for the roofs to be carried l?w in these days as a tall body is apt to .rock. Improvement is the exttnsion fitting WhICh faclhtates the removal and loading of the lower stretcher.

These gears have been used for some years by the Austin Motor Co. and other motor am bulance manu-

facturers, and have been rectntly fitted to the Industrial Orthopl:edic Society's am bu lance.

Messrs. Carters, Ltd., of 125/129, Grea t Portland street, London, W. I, will be pleased to send to any of our readers full particulars of this and any of their other ambulance equipments.

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Reviews.

AMBULANCE TRANSPORT I CIVIL LIFE.

By F. C. Bottolllley, M.D. , FIRST AID," 46, Cannon-street, E.C4. Price 2d. each post free.

\Ve congratulate Dr. Bottomley ( who writes from practical experience as an Assistant Commissioner in the Brigade) on his most serviceable little book on Transport in civilbfe. In it he sets out briefly and accurately the ways in which this work can be carried out with least possible distress to patient, with least possib!e discomfort to bearers and with as few trained assistants as possible. Special attention is given to loading and lifting of stretchers in street emergencies, in the house before and after operation, and in railway trains.

URSES' COMPLETE MEDICAL DICTIO [ ARY.

By Clifford Barclay, M.D., F.R.C.S.E. Balliere Tindall and Cox. Price 3s. 6d. mt.

1 he need for a further and revised edition cd this most useful Dictionary has arisen by reason of the advance of medical science with consequent introduction of new facts and words. The book is a clever combination of Dictionary and Encyclop ::ejia and contains articles which in words explain fully the precise meanings of scientific words and in such ways that even beginners can easily understand what is meant. It ht.s an Appendix wherein are explained the abbreviations of medical terms commonly used in prescriptions, titles of degrees and diplomas Further, the b,ok closes with some.vely useful details of common poisons, their and treatment. Such a Dictionary will prove most acceptable to Trained Nurses and Will be equlilly so to thnse members of our Nursing DiVisions who do duty as probationary nurses in hospi'al.

J\mbu\ance j\I ews euttings from the

TI&e Editor inviter readers to send newspaper cuttings on matters oj general interest for inclusion in this colulIm.

DEATH FRO I SHOCK.

At Porthcawl when an earwig was brushed off dress and crushed, a middle· aged woman became pale, fell, and expired. -Daily lUail.

POISONED BY FU:\I ES.

Charles Cox, rag gatherer, poisoned by carbon monoxine gas and his wife was suffocated in a caravan off Tabley-street, orthwich. The flue was choked and the wind had evidently blown the fumes into the cara\,an-E'i'< lliJ1 £: News

MOTOR CYCLL T IN FL.\\!ES.

Two men, one driving a motor-cycle and the other riding pillion, were burned to death on the Epping-road, pi esumably because toe potrol tank caught fire. A policeman heard cries and found the two men rolling in the hedge wit h their clnthes nn fire, while the bla zi ng ma c hine lay on the road.-J)aily Graphic.

BURNl G F \T ,\ll1 DUE TO fiT.

Se 'z ed with an epileptic fit, a widow (67) feJl on the fire and her clothing caught alight. The flames were ext IngUished by the landlord, but the woman was badly burned and remained unconscious for some ti roe Remo\ ed to hospllal , she progressed very well untIl a few later hefol e her death, when erysipelas set in, the result of the burns on the leg. The coroner entered a verd Ic t of "Accidental de2.lh."Evening Standurtl.

'Bus- Top DAKGER.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

AP POINTMENTS, OCTOBER, 1926.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned ;-

To be Corps Secretaries.

Mo MO.UTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Co rps Inspector of Stores John Gibbs West Monmouth Corps

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Pri vate James Leach, Iswlyn Corps, 1.11.26

To be Corps Inspector of Stores.

1\10. :'IIOUTIISIIlRE C:r,NTRE.

Amb ulance Officer Evan Jenkin Prothero, Islwyn Corps, 1.11.26

Corp s Se cretar y John Matthews, West Monmouth Corps

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BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

D visi onal Supt. John Marshall, T ewport (Mo n. ) Corps, 1.11.26

To be Acting Corps Superintendent.

CIIY 01 CARDll I lR}<

DIvisi onal WIllIam Henry Johnson, Cardiff and District Corps, J. 11.26

T be Divisional Surgeons.

AHEI'D.\RE CI:.. " iRE

D r. Martyn, :\I.RC.S., L.R.C. P., Cwmaman NurSing DIVISion, 1.11 26

GLA:\[ORGAN COUN1 Y CENTRE.

Dr. Tudor \Vdllams M ReS L R C P C If dd D 1.11.26 ,. , " ., yny IVISlou,

Dr. Thorburn MacGregor, M.B. B.S. Penyrheol

DIVISIon, I. 1 I 26

Dr. Davies, I\1.R.C.S., L R.C.P. (Lond.) Resoh en IVlslon, r _I r 26

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Sergeant Frederick Handscomb, Troedyrhiw Division, 25.10.26 Corporal Alfred G. Barnes Morrell, Troedyrhiw Division, 26.10.26

To be Ambulance Officer for Cadets.

Iv] ONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant Edgar Huntley, Cross Keys Division, 13.10.26

To be Lady Ambulance Officer for Cadets. CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Ambul:.nce Sister Nellie Connor, Card iff Nursing Division, 7.1026

To be Nursing Officer.

MON:'IlOUTHSHIRE CENTRE. Sister Margaret Crompton, Rhymney Nursing DIVISion, 289.26

To be Corps Sergeant Major.

BOROUGH OF CENTRE

Sergeant Charles Henry Brown, Alexandra Docks Division Newport (Mo n. ), Corps, I. I 26

To be Sergeants.

COUNTY CE TRE.

Corporal Thomas Allen Doughty, Bargoed and District Division 1 I 26

Private John Jones, Caer.au Division, 7.10 26

" DaVid J Cilfyndd D lv. sion, 11 10.26

" vVIllJam Anstey, Ffaldau Institute and Garw DIVIS ion, 7.10 26

" Patrick GrIffin, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division 7.1026

Corporal David Richards, Pontardulais Division, 1.1 [,2 6 MON:\IQUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

On occa5ion of the anniVtrsary of its foundation, the Dani5h R e d Cross has Stt aside a sum of 10,000 Danish crowns with the purpose of prccuring a hCJme for Red Cross nurses. The administration of this fund will be in the hands of the Nursing Committee of the Danish Red Cross.

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Fer hindering the free passage of a L.c.e. motor am bulance, as a serious case of gas poisoning from Portsdown Road was being conveyed along Edgware Road to St. Mary's Hospital, William Edwin Isaac, of No. J, Hillfield Road, West Hampstead, was fined 4 05 ., with one guinea costs, at the Marylebone Police Court.

The allegation that some motorists, in order to get through crowded traffic c e ntres, use call bells similar to those in us e on ambulances was made in a question submitted at a m e eting of the London County Council by Mr. J. D. Gilbert, and he ask - d if th e attention of the police had been caned to the matter with a view to their powers being utilised to prevp.nt such misuse of the ambulance b e ll. Mr. Geoffrey Head, Chairman of the Fir e Brigade Committee, replied that the matter would be brought before the committee at their meeting.

A man of about 27, who forgot the" don'c lean (wer be s ide " warning, brc ke a street lamp wilh his head in Jhixton r('ad to-day. He had just climbed to the top of a 'bus when he leant over to read the route number on the side, and the movement of the vehicle brought him into collision with the lamp His head was cut, but after treatment he was able to go home. Omnibus officials cannot recall a mishap of thi s kind having occurred in London before.-Evenill,EI lVews

Teddington District Council has d e cided to purchas e a mo : or ambulance.

New headquarters for the Darlington Division of th r:' St. John Am bulance •\ssociation were formally opened o n October 23rd in Hopttown.

"The World's Health," the monthly r eview of th e League of Red Cross Societies, in the current num be r, pays special attention to the International Conferenc e which was held at 0310 to consider the health of th e Merchant Service.

\Vhen corresponding 1'\'herUtjer8 please mention Fint Aid "

g J,oseph leban, M.B, B.Ch., Caerau Division, 7 10 26 Samuel Gordon, M.R.C S. ( Eng .) , L.R.C.P. ( Lond. ), 7 10:!6

T o be Divisional Superintendents.

GLA:\IQRGAN COU TY CENTRE.

Pr va te Lewis Owen, CIIfynydd Division, I. 10.:>6

A: Officer J ames Lewis, Ffaldau I nstitute and Garw IVlslo n, 7 IO.26

BOROUGII OF NEWl'ORT CEN1RE. Officer Charles George M arshalJ, Alexandra Docks DIVISIon, 1.1 126

Officer George Strickland, Newport Railway DIvIsion, 1.11.26

To be Lady Divisional Superintendent.

GLA \10RGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

L ady Officer Mary James SUlton, Kpnfi(Y Hill Nurs IDg Division, 1.11.26

To be Ambulance Officers.

GLAM ORGAN COUNTY CENTRK Hugh Griffit? Williams, Cilfynydd Division, 11.10.26

g eant John DaVies, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division 7.10.26

MONM OUTHSHTRE CENTRE.

Se rge ant Frank E. C. Dix, Oakdale (BI 1.11.26 ackwood) Division,

C BOROUG H OB' NEWPORT CENTRE.

or P D S .Major Thomas Phillip Marshall, Alexandra s oc S DIVISion 1.11.26 er ge ant G P , eorge arsons, Newport RaIlway Division, 1.11.26

Pri\ate William Edwald , Oakdale (B lackwocd ) D i '; sion, 1.11.26

Corporal Thomas \Vilfred Osborne, Risca Division, 28 9 26 BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE. Henry Charles \\ Torthy, Alexandra Docks DIVISIOn, I. I 26

Corp:>ral Alfred J. Powell, ewport Railway Division, 1.11.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private Edward Ivor Emery, Maindy and Eastern Division, 2 99 26

To be Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Reginald Hurcombe, Bargoed and District Division, 1.11.26

Private Ca.lv!n Quick, Bargoed and District Division, 1.11.26 " WIllIam Arthur Stephens, CIlfyndd Division II 10-:>6 " ,,' I:II:;6 " DaVies, Pontardulais Division, 1.11.26 " J oSJah Jones, " " Evan John Dav ies, " " Edwin Peters, " " " " " " MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private John. Powell, Oakdale ( Blackwood) Division, 1. 1 1.26 " vViliJam James Powell Oakdale (Blackwood) Division II .26

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Edwin Pe.te rs, Pontardulais Division, I. T.26 " Walter RldlOg, Resolven Division, 1. J 1.26

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To be Lady Divisional Secretary.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Sarah Evans, Barry Nursing Division, 249. 26

To be Divisional Treasurer.

GLAIIIORGAN CENTRl!:.

Private Albert Thomas, Resolven DivIsion, 9. 10 26

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private William Thomas Lewis, Cefn Cribbwr Division,I.II.26

" Henry Case, Cilfyndd Division, 11.1026

" Thomas David Thomas, Resolven Division, 9 IO '26

" Henry Crees, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Division, I. 26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private William Allen Townsend, Tredegar Division, 18 .IO.26

To be Lady Divisional Storekeeper.

MONIIIOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Margaret Crompton, Rhymney Nursing Division, 28.9.26

To be Cadet Sergeant.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet David G. J. pngh, Bryn Cadet, 27. 10 26

To be Cadet Corporal.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet John Morris, Bryn Cadet, 27. IO 26

Divisions Registered.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Llwynpia Cadet, 5. 10 26

Change of Title of Division.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Taibach Nursing to be Port Talbot Nurs ing, I.IO.26

Gener a I Interest.

THE LATE BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S

The death of the Right R'!verend John Owen, Bishop of St. David's, is a great loss to Priory. He was one of the pioneers in its formation, signed the original and the of his wise counsel and intimate knowledge and understanding of Welsh needs and aspirations in the early days of the Priory's career cannot be expressed in words. He was the first Chaplain, and undoubtedly the interest and whole-hearted support freely given by his Lordship inspired public confidence in the objects of the Priory. The Bishop officiated at the meetings of Chapter and always inspired a spirit of good fellowship. His inherent love of Wales made him a strong advocate for tvery movement to promote the interests of the Welsh people and his unfailing faith in the P iory's mission was a source of encouragement to all its officers. He frequently expressed his appreciation of its work, and in a recent communication to the Principal secretary wrote; "I am more and more impressed each time I come to the Pciory with the value and immensity of the work you are doing."

Although the Priory is infinitely poorer in the loss of his

splendid personality, the memory and influence of his associations are a permanent possession.

Touching refe rences to the Bishop's life and work have been made in the Welsh Press by leading men of all classes and creeds. Lord Kylsant, G.C.M.G., Sub-Prior of the Pri ry, wrote: "The passing of the Bishop of St. David's leaves a place in Wales that can never be filled, for his position throughout the whole Principal ity was unique, and n e ver will a Welshman be more missed. Much will be written about his public lif e and work for Wales-that I will leave for othErS. I valued his friendship, and no man was a better friend than Dr. Owen. His clear vision, great wisdom and wonderful loyalty were part of his wonderfully attractive personality, and I, and all those who were given his friendship, mourn very truly and sadly for a true and valued friend."

The Priury was represented at the funeral service at St. Pettr's Church, Carmaltheo, on Tuesday, October 9 th , by its Principal Secretary and Mr. E. D. Jones, Commissioner for Carmarthenshire. A contingent of ninety ·nine men and from the following Divisions, in command of Corps. Supt. N. Morgans, were in attendance and formed a guard uf honour at the graveside :-LlanellYI Llanelly Nursing, Pcmbrey G W R., Barry Port Town, Ponthenry, Bankffosfelen, Llandebie, Parcyrh un Nursing, Saron. Sub -Commission e r Ge ') rge R ob lings directed the operations, assisted by Staff Officers 1. J. Williams and T D. Jenkins.

NORTH WA LES DE VELOPMENT

The Principal accompanied by Lady Lewis , o B E., Deputy Lady Superintendent for Wales, paid a visit to North Wales in October and encouraging reports nave been received from several centres of fresh activity.

Rhyl gives every of becoming a stronghold of ambulance work in the County of Flint. A large audienc e attended a public mesting in the Council Chamber on October 4th, at which Col. T. Freer Ashe, T. D., D.L., th e County Controller for Flintshire, presided.

Lady Lewis presented efficiency awards to member s of the Rhyl Ambulance Class and expressed a hope tha t their numbers would continue to increase and that it migb t be possible to establish Cadet Divisions as well as a Nursing unit, and so form a well trained and equipped body of men and women in Rhyl available for duty in time of accident or sickness.

Sir Herbert Lewis, K.B. K, handed long servic e medals awarded by the London Midland and Scottis h Railway Company to four of the Company's employe s. In making the presentation, he paid tribute to the energet ic Class Secretary, Mr. T. Williams, and thanked th e Lecturer, Dr. R. S. Fawcett, Rhyl, for his good servic es in training this class of seventy-three men, seventy-one of whom were successful in the recent examination. Sir H e rbert then spoke of the work of the Brigade. explai ning the activities undertaken by ambulanc e and nursin g units and its great value to the community. He appeal ed for the formation of a Division in Rhyl, and at the close of the meeting names of those wishing to enrol we re submitted.

A new Class has been started at H )lywell, Flintshir e, and it is anticip'3.ted that a Division of the B I igade will be formed in this district.

At Blaenau Festiniog new interest has been awakened. The old Ambulance Division which has been inactive for a considerable period has been resuscitated, and a large number of recruits have enrolled in the Brigade.

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Centre Reports.

BRECKNOCKSH IRE CENTRE.

A meEting of the Sennybridge Medical Comforts Depo t of the Priory was held on October 9th at Sennybri dge to how best to can y on the Depot.

The questIOn of a stretcher being available was as so aCCidents take place at Sennybridge, wh ich IS half way between Wandovery and Brecon. Sir K. B. E., speaking of tbe work of the Dq:. ots, pro mised to give a stretcher. He thanked Mrs. Pow e ll for the splendid work she had so ably carried out, and

Newport Centre, on .October 30th. There was a guod attendance, and tests 10 foot, stretcher and hand seat drill were carried out in a satisfactory manner.

Anum ber of the of this Division belong to the Royal Naval AUXIlIary Sick Berth Reserve, which is composed .entirely of Members of the Brigade, and their effiCiency IS tested each year by an Admiralty Officer. Several have also joined the Military Hospitals Reserve. GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.

The Commissioner for the Neath Sub-District Mr David Martin Evans-Bevan, inspected the and Glynneath Cadet Divisions on October 14th. This the occasion on which these two recently-formed UOlts themselves for annual inspection, a nd It was plel:lslng to find keen interest displayed. PractIcal demonstrations were carried out in a most promising manner.

The Lougher Division was inspected by Commissioner E. D. Jones, on behalf of the (or Glamorgan, on October 9:h. Mr. Jones carned out this inspection last year, and 10 hiS repo! t made special reference to the progress made by the Division, Members were smart and well disciplined.

ABER-BLAENGWYNFI OFFICER'S DEATH.

The death occurred on September 27th of Ambulance Officer James Vaughan, a Member of the Aber-Blaengwynfi Division, who passed away at the Swansea Hospital.

.The late Am.bulance was held in high esteem by hIS colleagues m the Bngade, and a large contingent .the Ab.er.Blaengwynfi, Glyncorrwg, Caerau and Garth DIVISions, With Corps Supt. D. Thomas, and Corps Treasurer D. Pugh, attended the funeral on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. The coffin was covered by the flag of the Order and conveyed on an ambulance litter to the Cymmer Cemetery. Members of the <;:adet Division headed the cortege, and numerous sent from Divisions in the surrounding dIstrIcts. DlVlslOnal Superint f ndent Charles Terry was in cbarge of the arrangements.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

PRESENTATIONS TO OAKDALE MEMBERS.

Mr .. R. Wilson Bartlett, Commissioner for the Monmouthshlre Centre, presented tfficiency awards to the member.s of the. Oakdale (Blackwoorl) Ambulance Division at a SOCial eveOlng held on the 27th October.

The late Right Reverend John Owen, D.D., Bish op of St. David's, a Prelate of the Order and the first Chaplain to the Priory for expres sed a hope that the public would increase its SUpport.

The question of organising Home Nursing Classes for the season was considered. The Rev. David Vicar of De vynock, to make arrangeents for t?ese, and It was deCided to present the certificates already gamed publicly on a suitable occasion. A hope was expressed that a Detachment might be formed at Devy k' " h A noc m connectlCn Wit the T e rritorial Army sSo clatlOn early in the new year.

BRYNAWR DIVISION INSPECTED.

11: The Brynmawr Ambulance Division was inspected by r. G. Campbell Oliver, Commissioner for the Borough of

Mr. F. Squire presided and addressed those present on the value of ambulance work, congratulating the Division on the excellent result of the recent examination when every member was successful.

Councillo.r Lewis Price, Argoed, presented individual prIzes. to F. DIX, W. J. Powell and ]. Powell, who obtained highest number of .mark.s in a of local competitIOns, and to the foliowlDg wmners In the Junior Class ._ 1st, G Edwards, 2nd, R. Lucas, 3rd, W. Potter.

C?rps Secretary J Leach handed to the Oakdale team SlIver medals won 10 the" Martin" shield competition and the A. S. Tallis)) cup and m e dals were presented by Mr. DaVid Morgan, M.E.

ABERTILLERY NURSING DIVISION.

Nursing Division, which has an excellent record lD competit.ive work, is a good exampl e of the value of useful, practical work as a stimulant and to mem bers efficiency.

Some time ago the DIVISIOn acquired a supply of

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SUCCESSFUL INSPECTIONS.

The inspection of Celynen Colliery Division by Sub·Commissioner Captain S . T. Beard, 0 B.E., on the 11th October, r e vealed a highly satisfactory standard of efficiency. The Division was reformed a short whlle ago and its general organisation, smartness in drill and First Aid compared favourably with the DLvisions. The manmr in which the books and records were kept r e flected great credit on the Divisional Secretary, Mr. Richard Hodge.

Captain Beard also inspected the Tredegar Division on the 13th October. Corps Supt. W. Penberthy was present and over fi lty members were on parade. The Inspecting Officer was pleased with the efficiency shown by this Division which has made rapid progr e ss sinc!;: its recent resuscitation.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

ANNUAL INSPECTION AT BARRY.

Ambulance and nursing members of the Barry Divi3ions assembled on October 3td for inspection by the Commissioner for Wales. Th e Commissioner for Cardiff, Lieut.-Col. F. T Rees, M C., was in command of the parade, and Staff F. R. Hortop and B: E Maberly were in attendance. Supt. C. Lennox was In charge of the men's division, Ambulance Officer E. Paul of the boy cadets and Lady Supt. Mrs. A. Paul of the girl cad et s and nursing divisions. The Deputy Lady Supt. for Wales, L-ldy Lewis, O. BE, inspected the Nursing Divisions and Cadets, and her report is very satisfactory.

Th e Commissioner for Wales pres e nted service medals to Ambulance Officer G Cl e mett and Private W. Tamlyn. He banded a Vellum Vote of Thanks to Mrs. Annie Paul in appreciation of her services not only in conn.e ction with the Division but also at the St. John Hospital, Barry , A Vellum Vote of Thanks was awarded to Miss O ive Waddell, a member of the Division who had given valuable services at the hospital.

The Commissioner the men, nurs e s, and cadets upon their smart appearance and expressed his gratitude to the members for the gr eat work th e y had done during the summer in attending over 700 cases at the Barry Island first aid p::>st. He was proud of this w o rk and congratulated the Commissioner and his cfficers. PUBLIC DUTY.

Many sp Ecial calls w::!re made upon the s e rvices of The ambulance and nursing members in Cardiff during toe month of October.

On the occasion of the visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of York to re'ceive the freedom of the City on October 23rd, the ambulance arrangements wne carried out by the Priory at the request of the chief constable. A contingent of men and nurses was stationed at the railway station and at the City Hall Brigade Offic e rs formed a guard of honour.

Officers and members of Divisions in Cardiff were present, by special invitation, at a service in Llandaff Cathedral, on Sunday, October I7th, wh e n the subj e ct of the address was Medical Missions. Staff Officer J. I. Pepptrell was in command.

Additional ambulance arrangements were mlde on the occasion of the Cardiff v. Maoris match played at the

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Cardiff Arms Park on October 6th. Officers and members of Carddt divisions were on duty with Staff Officer B. E. Maberly in ch arge.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

The Annual of OVEr 500 Members of Divisions in the Borough of Rhondda Centre wa s ht Id during the month of Octob e r, at Llwynpia, Treorchy and Pontygwaith. The Insp cting Officer was the Borough Commission e r, Captain T. E. Rlchards, who was accompanied by Mr. T. W. Berry, Director of Education for Rhondda, and assist( d by Staff OffiC e rs G Payne, J. H. Davies, and Dr. M. C. O. Hurley. Corps Supt. W. Abraham and T. J. Evans were in command of the units representing the lZhondda Fawr and RhonJda Fach Corps res pecti vel y.

Service medals, awarded by the Order, were presented by the Commissioner to Ambulance Officer S. Atkins, Corporal W. Davi e s, Supt. John Thomas and Ambulance Officer Thomas Jones and Corps Supt Evans, who had completed twenty years' service, receiv '"' d a bar to the service medal. Mr. Berry presented warrants to newlyappointed officers, expressing his delight in se e ing so many men and women taking an active interest in the work with which he himself had b e en conn e cted for many years.

FIrst Aid work was carri e d out in a credltable manner , and the March Palt by the Rhondda FJ.ch Corps, numb 'ring 250, assisted by the Tylorstown Brass B a nd, was greatly appreciated. The Rhondda Fach Corps included a full y equipped and uniformed Division of b o y cadets from Tylorstowo, who gave a smart disp lay of cO 'l1p", ny The ;-lOrk of the Llwynypia and Ystrad Rf-Jondda NurslO g C"l.dets was also very satifactory.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA CENTRE. BLOOD TRANSFUSION VOLuNTEER.

It is pleasing to those conntcted with the Order learn that the only person who responded to an appea l broadcast on behalf of the Swansea Hospital Authoriti es for volunteers for a blood transfusion was an Officer of th t. Swans e a Borough Centre of the Priory, Mr. John Evans The message was transmitted on Monday, Octobf'r 11th , and the operation successfUlly performed the followin g day Evans had b::en :::onnected wirh the Brigade fo r many years, and has beld office as Staff Officer of th e Swansea Centre since October, 1924.

FIRST AID CLASS FOR PRISONERS.

Sub·Commissiontr Mr. Hugh S. Cann is glvlOg a course of First Aid lectures and demonstrations to prisoners at H M. Prison, Swansea. G-eat interest is being tak e n in these lectures, and it is gratifying to know that the Governor intends to present eighteen men for examination

News in Brief.

Pcivate A. Holman would be grateful if the finder of a silv er medallion (N/'). W.A.V79) and bar would return them to him at 34, Lincoln-street, Cymmer, Porth, Glam.

Among the m e ssages of congratulations received on October 23rd, th e 21St anniversary of City of Cardiff, was the following from Llrd Kylsant, G.c. M.G. :"A<; the Sub ·Prior for the Priory of Wales of the Order of St. John, I would like to tender my congratu al-

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tlO nS to the of Cardiff on the 2ISt anniversary of he r corporate life as a (tty. B eside s being heart of lO dustrial Wales, the City of Cardiff is the centre of many ,ln d varitd bentVll e nt activities, and the Priory for Wales as a Welsh National Institution, owes much to the encourageent and support it hiS invariably received from the City of udiff, its L')rd Mayors, Aldermen, Councillors and cltiz os. Cardiff has proved herself well worthy to rank hlg her among the g'eat citie5 and ports of the British Emp ire, and I look forward confidently to a still more dis tinguished and pr 0' p ; rous future for the City of Cardiff. (Sig ned) KVLSANT."

Authority was given by the Ambulance Committee at its last meeting for the new First Aid box, designed by the Prio ry and provisionally approved by the Mines Dtpartm"n t for use underground, to be placed ( n sale.

Much interest was centrt'd in the Prior) Stand at the W Mad " Pure Cit-an Food and Coe kery Exhi bitlO n at the Dedi Hall, Cardlff. First Aid boxes suitable for hous e hold ust' as well as outfits and requisites to meet all requirements Wtre shewn and many orders taken.

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The Editor invites Notes on ac(ua, Cares-with special reference to ,(ood and bad "oints in 7 rrat1'lfnl-jor inrlusion in this Column.

CYCIIX(; WI rfI FRACTURED (LA\ICLE. young man, cyclIng through Oxford·street, skiddEd, fell on. hIS hand and broke his right collar bone. In spite of pain, he and rode his bicycle 22 m les to Chertsey before recel\,lng medical attention.-M. R. Canno n -s treet.

N O\'E L OF RE SCUE.

A poli-:err an recently adopted a novel method of a young girl from committing suicide by d!'ownrng He saw the gIrl throw herself into the river. know rng she could sWIm and being unable to swim himself, he qUIckly pulled out his revolver, aimed it at the girl and shouted out that he would fire if she did not come out of the water. The girl became frightened and promptly swam to the river bank, whence the policeman escorted her back to her pare nts. - M. B, Cambridge.

FIR ST Am WITH DRESS ON FIRE.

d A young girl was sitting before a fire at horne when her flres s caught fire. that she could not put out the Ham es, ran screamlOg down the stairs into the street er ciolhlOg was a mass of flames when two men passing by' hold of her, wrapped their coats round her' and rolling on. the j:!'round, succeeded in extinguishing' the' flames c e gIrl profoundly from shock and was taken r ollapsed condltlon by ambulance to hospital, while the were so badly burned that they had to be treated t e hospltal.-B. c., Hampstead.

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Southport's New Ambulance Hall.

AN outstanding event in the history of ambulance work at Southport was the opening of the Headquarters on October Ht. Appropriately styled St. John Hall, the premises are situated in Scarisbrick Street, and constructed so as to meet the varied requirements of the Centr€'o The Sub·Prior of Order of Sr. Joho, the Eul of Scarbrough, declar ed the hall open. He was greeted with a Guard of Honour of St. John Am bulance men in charge of Divl. Supt. W. Parkins')n, assisted by First Officer Holt, and Guar? .of Honour representative of the S:)utbport NurSing DIVISion, under Lady Supt. B. Brown. His Lorsoip the ranks and chatted freely with the members. subsequent proceedings were inside the building, presided over by Alderman J. E. Wilbtt, ] P.

The the Earl of Scarbrough. welcome for hIS own sake as well as for the high pOsltlOn he held In tbe Order with which so many of them were connected. Describing the history of the work in Southport, the Chairman said that in 1887 the Southport Centre was formed. Out of the 8 c.fficers appointed 39 years ago he was the only survivor, and Mr. Cock shott alone remained of th -'! 7 committee .:nen then elected. During the years that had passed great work had been done in times of peace and in times of war. Large numbers had passed the First Aid and Nursing Class, and over 5 700 certlficat ( s and medallions had been earned.

th There is a vast amount of inter e sting information in annual on the Voluntary Hospitals of Cc t .Bntaln (exciudlOg London), issued by the Joint C uncll o.f the Order ()f St. ] ohn and the British Red ress Society.

The Earl of Scarbrough express d on behalf of the P.rier: his real regret that he was unabl to accept their IDVltatlOn to be present, but he wished the speaker to assure them that his int rest in the Order was never failing, and that he was proud of the work done by the Ambulance Association and the Brigade. He (the speaker) was there as He was very glad of. of c o mmg In touch w:th the No. 4 Dlstnct, of which he had heard a great deal at John's Gate, and of which he took it the County of Lancaster was th e Corps, and its <;:om lLissioner, Colonel Trim bIe, and Mrs. Tweedale, the life and s?ul. Their immediate obj ect was to celebrate the compl e tlOn of that hall, dedicated to the of the Southport Ambulance Association and the Bngade. For the conception and accomplishme:1t of work the Order of S o John owed a de ? p debt to the of Southport, for as he understood it, and as the had told them, its origin dated back to the war perIod, when by th ei r pltriotic endea.our under the leadership of th e Chairman, Mr. Cockshott, l\1r. Mawdsley, Rentall., .and others they were able to establish the blggest auxllJary hospital in the country, s la ffcd with a rt gular staff of (ully-trained and maintained for the Whole p:!riod with the assistance of some 400 V A.D.'s. That a fine executed, and the surplus funds WhICh were avaIlable at Its c'ole w , re devoted, as far as Order was concerned, first of all by giving a substantial sum to the Order itself, for which they were very thankful, and secondly, to the handing over of the sum of £4,000 to the Southport Ambulance Association which had been devoted to the acquisition and building o'f those headquartErs. Might he say that he regarded that building as a p ; rmanent, and he thought ,ery fittioO' reminder of what that borough did for the sick and during those fuur tragic years.

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STICKING PLASTER FOR WOUNDS.

M. D. (London).- I cannot imagine why the Textbook (p. 86) forbids the applicatiCln of plaster to a recent wound. Surely a small piece of lint applied to a wound. be most effectually held in position by strips of stlckmg Indeed we doctors often use this method of dressmg wounds, especially when a bandage would be unduly prominent.

The Textbook is right. First Aid stands for" prevention of aggravation of injury or condition" d?es not assume " duties and responsIbilities of doctor." Stlc.k'ng plaster and collodion are often used by doctors for dresslDg wounds but they may not be adopted by First Aiders because they are more or less permanent methods of dressing wounds.- N. CORBET FLETCHER.

EXAMINATION HOWLER.

NI. R. C. S. (Bucks.).-I n a recent. I asked a candidate which method of artifiCIal respIratIOn he considered most efficient and most nearly an imitation of natural breathing. He replied-" Shakespeare's Method" and seemed surprised when I laughed.

Good! Next, please! l-N .G.F.

USE OF SMELLING SALTS.

M. B. (Surbiton) -Please tell us any conditions for which you would avoid using Smelling Salts.

Hcemorrhage, Head injurie s and Apoplexy. In. the first named such stimulation might cause the heart to act vIgorously and re-start the bleeding. In the other two conditions the stimulation might bring about increased pressure within the skull with consequent aggravation of condition, be this Apoplexy or Compressiun.-N.C.F.

USE OF IODINE-MEDOL.

A.G. (Ab ertillery ).-At an Officers' Meeting last week a member produced a tube of Iodine-Medol which he recommended us to issue to our members in place of ampoules of Tincture of Iodine. He that he had used it with great success at the local tm works, that patients preferred its use as less irritating than Tincture of Iodine that there was less waste and that consequently money be saved for Divisional funds. We shall greatly appreciate your opinion.

Iodine- M edol is said to be a non-toxic, non-irritating ointment which owes its antiseptic qualities to I per cent Iodine and 5 per cent Hycol, the latter being a coal-tar derivative. From the First Aid vi ewpoint there is the great disadvantage that the ointment must be rubbed into the affected parts, a proceeding. should onl} carried out with stenle fingers, and whIch IS also contra-mdlcated by the

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need in an emergency to touch wounds as little as possible. Further, the Textbook (p 86) forbids application of ointment to recent wounds.-N.C.F.

TREATMENT OF CR USHED F@OT.

A S. (Fi nchley ).-- In treatment of Crushed Foot, the Textb?ok (p 68) tells us to remove boot. Surely the stockmg should be removed also because with such injury there will almost certainly be an associated wound.

I agree and I am of opinion that with Crushed Foot associated with a wound the stocking- must be removed and the wound dressed before the injured foot is supported by splint and bandage.-N.C. F.

HU!\IOURS OF FIRST Am.

P. G. ( Sy dn ey, N.S.W.).-A New Zealand doctor on a vis it to Sydney was called to attend a young woman who h ad fainted on the ferry, on which the doctor was travelling. HIP. had hardly taken the case in hand when a burly man dashed up, pushed the doctor to one side, and, a First Aid badge which he wore in lapel of h is coat, said :" Excuse me, 5£1', J know all about these CclSf'S J' and J 'will lwve her all rigllt £Jl a jiffy." The doctor was equal to the emer g ency ; but I retram from repeating his words. Good! 1 ext, please.- N.C.F.

USE OF OLD IN ER TUllES.

M. S. (Croydon).-I should like to suggest a practical use (or Jld inner tubes of motor types which are usually thrown away as of no value. If the old inner tube be cut into strips about [ inch wide and 12 to 18 inches long, and If holes be punched in the strips at various distances apart a useful tourniquet can be made and can be fastened by means of an ordinary bone collar-stud passed through the top hole. The strip of leather has naturally a slight curve which is really an advantage as it enables the band more eas ily to mould itself to the shape of the leg.

We thank you for your letter with its practical suggestion and can imagine other conditions for which elastic bands , irrprovised as you suggest, may be useful.-N.C F.

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THE second annual report by MajorS. J.A. B. General Sir Percival S. Wilkinson, as Repo rt, 1925. Acting Chief Commissioner for the St. John Am bulance Brigade (i. e., for the yea! 19 25), has just come to hand, and it is one which all conce rned will receive with satisfaction.

Not only was the strength of the Brigade maintained, but it was substantially increased during the year under noti ce, and no fewer than twenty-six Ambulance and fortyeIg ht Nursing Divisions were added, with an increase in per son nel of 2,022. The position of the Brigade at the clo se of the year was as under :-

The report covers all phases of Brigade activitIes during the year, and under the head of "Public Duty', the Acting Commissioner touches on a topic which we have stressed from time to time in this page. It is, therefore, reassuring to learn that the Brigade is keeping pace with the calls made upon it in connection with the alarming increase in street accidents. The report reads :-

"The mechanical age in which we live and the increasing speed of all movement is responsible for an ever increasing number of accidents. Notwithstanding the many precautions taken by the police and other authorities to minimise such accidents, the demands made upon the Brigade are increasing, and I am pleased to report, thanks to our increase in numbers and of the number of ambulances in charge of Divisions, that all demands for assistance have been promptly met."

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It is gratifying to be able to state that the Cadet M ovement is in a healthy state, and that it increased in the ye ar 1925 by thirty Ambulance and seventeen Nursing D ivisions. There were at the end of the year 157 Cadet D ivis ions in existence with a membership of 2,792.

We feel we cannot do better than quote from what the

We can hardly do more than touch the fringe of such a comprehensive report in the course of an editorial, but we commend the careful study of the report in its entirety not only to all interested in the work of this important department of the Order, but particularly to public bodies and organisations.

The report reflects great credit upon all concerned, and we heartily congratulate the Acting Chief Commissioner, officers and all ranks upon a good year's work in the cause of humanity.

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The Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

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ORDER OF ST. JOHN.

Life Saving Awards of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem have been awarded to the fullowing, for conspicuous gallantry in saving life at imminent personal risk. Certificates of Honour.

Arthur Bailey, shop assistant, Homsey, for stopping a runaway horse at Crouch End, on 21st July, 192 6

A. G. Roffey, postman, Bradford, for rescuing children from a vicious dog which had already bitten him severely and then attacked the children, on 19th August, 1926.

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Great Western Railway Centre.

ACCORDING to the Great Western Railway Magazine, some forty-one members of the G.W.Rly. Ambulance Centre have qualified for the Company'-s new Quarter-Century Medal in this its first year of issue. Portraits of thesf! "SemiJubilee" Medallists appear in the Decem ber issue of the G. W.R. Mafazine, which, in the course of a short and interesting article says :-

This railway had always been in the van of the movement. What is believed to be the first ambulance class composed entirely of railway students was held at Paddington so long ago as 1878, the year following the inauguration of the St. John Ambulance Association as a department of the Order of St. John. The first Report issued by the Association contains the following :-

"A railway class at Paddington commenced on April 13, 1878, under the sllpervision of Supt. Craig and instructions of Mr. Manders of St. Mary's. The number of pupils was 40."

From this small beginning has sprung a movement which, in the year 1925, was responsible for passing 7,19 0 students through a successful examination in first-aid knowledge.

The new medal is in gold and enamel embodying in colours the Great Western Railway coat of arms and the eight-pointed cross of St. John.

No. 5 DISTRICT CAMP.-It is proposed that the 1927 Annual Camp shall be held at Scarborough fr0m June 26th to July 3rd inclusive. Further particulars will be issued in District Orders in due course.

Bristol Centre.

THE annual report of the Centre states that 33 classes h ad been held, compared with 24 last year, showing an increa se on the year of nine classes. The number examined was 554, and 501 passed. Sixteen Mercantile Marine Cert ificates were awarded. The annual stretcher competition in connection with the Centre took place at the Zoological Gardens on Saturday, ] uly 24th. The number of team s entering was 5 I, compared with 34 last year. This co nstitutes a record. The awards were as follows :-Beavis Cup, Clifton Division j Squire Cup, Messrs. Packe r's Division j Novice Cup, Bristol Carriage and Wagon tea m, L.M. and S R. j Walker Cup, Nursing Division j Math er Cup, Bedminster Division; Lavington Cup, Bristol Loc o. Department, L.M. and S.R.

The committee congratulated Dr. J. S. Mather up on his appointment as an Esquire of the Ord e r.

The officers for the year were elected as follows :President, the Bishop ot Bristol; vice -presidents, Lt. -Col.

B. M. H. Rogers, M D., Mr. R. E. Bush, D.L., J .P. (Knight of Grace of the Order), Mr. Horace Walker, D .L. J.P., Mr. J. H. Watson, O.B.E., the Chief Constab le; chairman, Mr. C. C. Lavington, M. B. (Hon Associate of the Order) j hon. secretary, Mr. Egbert A. O. Webh, 76, Kingsdown-parade; hon. treasur e r, Mr. W. G. Hawkins.

Divisional secretaries: Bristol West, Messrs. H. G. Ky le, M.D. and S. B. Green, M B. j Bristol North, Messrs. R. Parker and A. J. O. Britton; Bristol East, Messrs. A. J. Wallington and A. Cotton; Bristol South, Messrs. J F. Tresize and Heywood Trott. Committee : Miss A. Cornall, F.R.C.S , Dr. J. S. Mather, Mr. R Reynolds, L.S.A., Lt.-Col. P. H. Collingwood (late R.A.M.C.), Mr. A. St. John Burroughs, Major E. Cadbury, D.S.C., D.F.C. Mr. A. Twiselton, Mr. G. Blackshaw.

St. John Ambulance Brigade in Ireland.

THE Irish District tried what they belie ve was a no ve l experiment, at the beginning of the winter's work, nam ely. a "Nursing Di vision Week." They asked for an offi cer from England to come over and give them a we ek's intensive training-new ideas, frank criticism 'of faili ngs and suggestions for improvement. No. 3 District was approached, and most kindly responded by giving L ady Ambulance Officer Miss E. M. M, Biggs for the "Wee k." The programme arranged occupied ten days, commenc ing 22nd October. Miss Biggs met all the Dublin Nurs in g Divisions, those of Kingstown and Bray, and also trave lled to Naas and Sligo, and her addresses were much ap preciated everywhere. To quote the words of the L ad y District Supt., spoken in the course of her remarks at the officers' meeting, I'The real good of her Visit wo ul d not show until the end of the year, when it wo ul d be apparent in the raising of the tone and general dficie nc y of the Divisions." The "Week" as far as Dublin wa s concerned closed with this pleasant semi·social mee tin g for officers at the V.A.D. Club on the Friday night whe n Miss Biggs, the: Lady District Supt. (Dr. EHea Webb), Lady District Officer Miss Overend and others spoke.

December,

1926.

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St. John ' J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

NOVEMBER, 1926

The following appointments have been made by the SubPri or (ac ting for H.R. H. Grand Prior, who is absent abroad) :

TO BE TEMPORARY COMMISSIONER ATTACHED

TO A.O C .'s STAFF-

Assis tant Commissioner H. V. Miller, County of De v on, Ig.I1.26

TO BE TEMPORARY ACTING ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, D'st rict Officer I. Pengelly, County of Devon, 19.1I.26

The Acting Chief Com missioner has sanctioned the follo wing appointments, promotions, transfers and resig nations :-

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.

Edwi n Ernest Darley Heesom, L.D.S., R.C.S., J.P., County of Surrey, 16, 11.26

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

DIvisio nal Surgeon T. D. W. Arnison, Brighouse Corps, 8. 1 .26

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Amb ulance Officer Samuel Coulton, Haslingden Corps, 29 1026

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. I DISTRICT.

Mrs. Margaret Jarvey Trotter, No. 59 (W. H. Smith & Sons) Nursing Division, 12. 11.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

:\llss Elizabet h Eleanor Benson, l\I. R.C.S., L.RC.P., M.B "

Ch.B., City of Gloucester Nursing Division, 22 10 26

WIlha m Bradbrook, M. R.C.S., L.S.A., Bletchley Division, 15. 1 1.26

o. 3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Jam es Scott Kerr, M. B., Ch. B., Oldbury Nursing DiVision, 17·1 126

NO·4 DISfRICT. Arthur Dench, M.B., B.Ch. B.A.O., Tyldesley DiviSIon, 8 1. 26

Geoffrey M. B.., Ch.B' 1 Bollington Division, 30.10.26

John .WJlh f\m ChadWick, M R C.S., L.RC.P, Bollington DiviSion, 30 10 26

Aby Spiro, M.R.C.S., L.RC.P., Ardwick Nursing DiviSion, Manchester and Salford Corps, 22.11.26

Dinwoodie, M.B., Ch.B., Kendal Nursing DIVISIon, 25 1 1.26

NO·5 DISTRICT.

James B. Fairclough, L.M.S.S.A, Featherstone Division Pon. tefract Corps, 8. 11.26

Simo n B.A., M.B., Churwell Division, Morley and District Corps, 8. 11.26

Smellie, M.B Ch.B., Brighouse Nursing DIVISion, Bnghouse Corps, 8. I 1.26

John. E. M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P., Cammell Laird DiviSion, NottlDgham Corps, 12.11.26

Samuel Park, M.B., Ch. B" Bullcroft Division, Bullcroft Main Corps, 16.11.26

NO.6 DISTRICT

Mr s Phyllis Herbertson, M.B., B.S , Western Nursing DiviSIOn, N ewcastle-on- Tyne Corps, 18.10.26

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Herbert Montgomery Jackson, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., Hadra Division, Hull Corps, 4.1 I.26

David Rhodes Allison, M.D., Ch.I3., M.R.C.S., Filey Division, 22. I1.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

James Patterson Michael, M.B., Ch.B" B.A O., Helston Division, 22. I1.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Major Malcolm MacEwan, M.B., Ch.B., Moka Nursing Division, I pswich Corps, 20.9.26

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

William John Brown, Bletchley Division, 18.11.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer James Diggle, Cammell Laird Division, 8.11.26

Ambulance Officer John Barron, Pudsey Division, Leeds Corps, 19 .II .26

Shadick Kirkley, Churley Division, Morley and District Corps, 19.11.26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

John Charlton Dobson, Bolton Colliery Division, 20.10.26

Ambulance Ralph Crook, Riverside Division, Armstrong vVhitworth Corps, 28.10.26

Leonard Cockerill, Filey Division, 22.Ir.26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Susan 'Wi nifred Sprague, City of Gloucester Nursing Division, 22.20.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Minnie Temina Charlotte Rogers, Doncaster Nursing Division, 26.10.26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFIOER.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Samuel Busby, No. 19 (South Metropolitan Gas Co.) Corps, 17.11.26

Sergt. William Cheshire, No. 19 (South Metropolitan Gas Co.) Corps, 17.II.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

William Henry Tugwell, Bletchley Division, 18.11.26

Sergt. William John Wickens, Slough G.W.R. Division, 24 11.26

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Frederick William Clarke, Palfrey Working Men's Club Division,8.11.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Charles Brown, Read and Simonstone Division, 22.1I.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Bertram Harold Symonds, Cammell Laird Division, 8. I I. 26

Serf!t. John William ,B enten, Ardsley DivisioD, Morley and District Corps, 19.II.26

Private George Cripwell, Kippax Division, 19 11.26

No. 6 DISTRICT.

CorpI. George William May, Bolden ColIiery Division, 20.10.26

Staff-Sergt. Harold Ernest Wardman, Harden Colliery Division, 18 11.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Sergt . Henry George Sutton, Weyworth Division, I. 1.26

Harry Woodrow Southwell, Exmouth Town Division, 1.11.26 NO.1 I DISTRICT.

Sergt. Sidney Stewart Winch, Queensborough Division, 22.11.26

Ambrose Edward Long, Ashford Station Division, 27.11.26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT. Sister Mrs. Priscilla May Brain, Beckton Nursing DIVISIon, n.11.26

NO·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Mrs. Annie Pulman, Lutterworth Nursing Division, 25. 10.26

-'IRST

Gladys Mary Andrew, Kettering Co-operative Nursing Division, Kettering Corps, IO.II.26

NO. 6 DISTRICT.

Miss Jane Ethel Park, Gosforth Nursing Division, Newcastleon-Tyne Corps, 8.11.26

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Jean Corson Goudie, Buckingham Nursing Division, 14 .1 1.26

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFICER FOR CADETS.

NO.9 DISTRICT.

John Bastin, Exmouth Town Division, II.II.26

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFICER FOR OADETS. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Bertha Clegg, Morecambe Nursing Division, 8.II.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Louie Pickard, Keighley Nursing Divisipn, Keighley Corps, 19 1 1. 26

TO BE CORPS SERGEANT MAJOR.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Staff-Sergeant John William Coleman, Leicester Corps, 30 IO 26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

John \ V illiam Morley, Bulkroft Division, Bullcroft Main Corps, 12 11.26

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Sergt. William Nixon, Newcastle-on-Tyne Corps, 18 11.26

TRANSFERRED.

Lt.-Col. H. G. Norman White, V.D., from Brigade Overseas to County of Hants, No.2 District, 19.1 I.26, vice Assistant Commiss ioner F. C. Bottomley, O.B.E., M.D., reverted at own request to County Surgeon

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Offi c er T. Underhill from the Newquay Division to the Plymouth Corps, 1.1.25

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon B. W. McKinny, No. 38 (Victoria) Division, 16. 11.26

NO.3 ( E AS TERN ) DISTRICT.

County Surgeon .R A Milligan, O.B.E., J.P , 13.10.26

NO.3 (WESTERN ) DISTRICT.

Lady Corps Supt. Mi ss E. M Barling, Birmingham Corps 5 7. 26

NO. 8 DI ST RICT.

Lady Supt. Miss F. K. Crosse, Canterbury Nursing Division, 19 1 1.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Assistant Commissioner D. M. Barry, 13 11.26

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. I DISTRICT.

Transport Officer G. Elliott No. 88 (West Ham) Division, 3· II 26

No. DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon and Supt. Jane M Cummins, 15. I 1.26

N o.8 DI STRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. Winder, Chatham Nursing Division, 19. 1 1.26

Nursing Officer E. E. Basden, Redhill and Reigate Nursing Di v ision, 20 11. 26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

D ivisional Surgeon A. L. Bodley, Helston Division, 26.11.26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

D istrict Officer T. J. Damant, IS 11.26

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Bletchley Ambul a nce Division, 7.7.26

NO.3 ( EAST ERN) DISTRICT

Shepshed Ambulance Division, 17.11.26

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NQ. 4 DISTRICT. Astley Bridge Ambulance Division, 24. I 1.26

DIVISION RENAMED

Shipley Central and North Divisions amalgamated and renamed Shipley Division, 3.II.26

OADET DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Wimbledon Cadet Nursing Divisions, 26.11.26

NO.9 DISTRICT. Exmouth Cadet Ambuiance Division, 11.11. 26 DEATH.

Divisional Surgeon F. A. Crowdy, Northern Heights Divisio n, 6.II.26

Divisional Surgeon C. J. L. Palmer, Alverstone Divis ion, 23- II 26

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

December, I9:l6

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o wing to lack of space, visitors may not be allowed to att end the preliminaries, but all members will be welcomed on Ma rch 19t h.

The Lady Margaret MacRae Trophy will be competed for on J\:1arch 19t h, by teams of Nursing Cadets at Northampton Ins tItute.

The Efficiency Cup will be competed for in May, and plrtic ulars of this event will be published later.

In view of the immense training value of competitions, offic ers and members in charge should enter for as many ev ents as possible.

Except in the Osborn Shield Competition, competitors must appear in brigade uniform on March 19th. In preItmi naries the wearing of uniform is optional.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commt'ssioner.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

D ivi s ional Se c retaries are requested, when sending newspa pe r c uttIDgs of their meetings, etc., to give the date of public atIOn of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

N .C O .'S CLUB.-The Annual General Meeting will be he ld on Thursday, January 6 th, 19 27, 7 .30 p m., at W.H.S.&S.

Ube St. jobn Bmbulance 1J3rfgahe.

PRINCE OF WAlFS'S OISTJUCT.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. l'AUL'S CATHEDRAL. JANUARY, 1927.

January 2nd No. I Division, St. John s Gate.

" 9th" 2 " Haggerston.

" 16th" 4 Ley ton and Leytonstone

" 23 rd " 5 " Hackney.

" 30th " 7 " Toynbee Hall.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. Jobn's Gate at 2 p.m.

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS.

Entries may now be sent in to D istrict Secretary S. J. Warren, for the following District Competitions :-

"Masse,Y Challenge Cup (winning team will rf'present thiS Dlstnct 10 the" Dewar" Competition )

" MacFadden" Challenge Cup (winning team will rep re· sent this District in "Perrott" Shield Competition )

" Osborn" Shield.

"Sleath Gent" Challenge Cup.

Nursing Challenge Bowl.

" Lady Margaret McRae" Challenge Trophy (for Nurs ing Cadets only).

Envelopes should be marked "Competition."

No entry will be received after January IOth, 1927.

Entry Forms may be had on application.

The preliminary examinations will be held on the follo wing dates at St. John's Gate .Ambulance Dt'vt'sions.

February 5th at 3 p. m., Massey, I ndividual, Pract ical, Voce. February 12th at 3 p.m., Sleath Gent, Writt en, Viva. Voce. February 26th at 3 p.m., Osborn, Individ ual Practical.

Nurst'n,R.

February 14th at 630 p.m., Nursing Bowl, Written, V iv a Voce. February 19th at 3 p m., MacFadden Cup Individ ual Practical, Viva Voce.

In. team those teams securing first fi ve places 10 prehmmary Will enter for the final, and individ ual competitions the first twelve in preliminary will compete in finals.

The District Finals be held on Saturday, March 19t h, at the Northampton InstItute, commencing at 3 p.m.

Cl ub , I, M ilford Lane, Strand, W.C. '!. All members are req ue s ted to attend ;\ ew members W ll be c ordially welcomed. F urth e r parti c ulars can be had from H. J. Palmer ( Hon. Sec. ), 70, N e wm g ton Green Road, N I.

No. 2 Distncl.

The d ivision under Divisional-Supt. R. leard , p ar a d ed at the Oddfellows' Hall for the annual ins pec t on by Ass istant - Commissioner Miller Fol10 wi og t he inspection, the Mayor ( Mr. H. Kittow ), sai d he would Itke to express their appreciation of the d VISIo n ' s work in the town and district during the year.

re a lised, too, the great services rendered by the di VISIO nal surgeon ( Dr. J A. R. Glennie ), and employers we re exceed ingly good in giving the men tIme to attend their parad es a nd drills.

As sistant-Commissiuner Miller said he had the pleasure of loo king at a body of men who were as well turned out as an y un it he had inspected that year.

RE DRU TH.-At the quarterly county meeting of the St. Jo hn Ambulance Brigade at the Cornwall headquarters R edr uth, Assistant-Commissioner E. Trounson welcomed '.Il s; E. Deane, recently appointed district officer, and Capt. supt. of the newly-formed division at St. Columb .M lO Or. Capt. Barry tendered his resignation on account of Ill- health, and Mrs. remarked that the county would lose valued and true fnend, who had been connected with the bngade for the past J 8 years.

No . 3 District.

Bl RM IN GHAM.-The 13th Annual Concert and Stretton Cu p CompetitIOn was held on November 17th at the Divisional lIe adquarters, Floodgate Street.

D The chair was taken ?y Col. J. W. Danielson, D.S.O., b .L. , T.D., A D.C., to the King. The Competition was judged y County Surgeon E. W. Parsey, and the Brigade Staff was by Corps Officer G. Kingsnorth. Most of the ot her DIYlslons of the Corps were also represented. first part of the competition the audienr.e were 10 t.he largl? hall the" D " Division of the rmmgham poltce (by kmd permlS510n of the Chief Constable) ga ve a most enjoyable Variety Concert.

th Colonel. in a very stimulating speech spoke of e. work 01 the Bngade since the War, and the splendid gIven by the Bril5ade members in warehouses and t acktones He to all young men in the audience to a e up First Ald."

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On Sunday, November 14th, the Corps Staff visited Messrs. Mitchell & Rutler's Football Ground to witness a. display of Stretcher Drill given by a body of men drawn from all the divisions of the Corps, and especially trained by th e Corps Sergeant-Major.

A most highly-finished and instructive display was given. The varied evolutions being carried out in a manner reflecting the highest praise on the Sergeant-Major, and giving great delIght to the on-lookers.

Each Division of the Corps now has several members who are thoroughly conversant with all the latest details of Stretcher Drill in which they should be able to train their own members efficiently.

The complete success of the Instruction Class encouraged the Staff to arrange for another to be held after Christmas in another quarter of Birmingham.

On November 30th, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, carne to to visit the Cattle Show, and at the request of the Chief a body of Ambulance men of the Birmingham Corps With stretchers, under the command of the Assistant Commissioner, and Corps Officer E. Elliott turned out for duty and attended several cases during the day.

NO.4-District.

MANCHESTER.- The members of the Manchester and Salford Corps performed a very useful and important duty during Civic Week, extending from the 2nd to 9th October. Where occasion demanded, Ambulance duty was undertaken and it is particularly to be noticed that on Sunday, 3rd October' when the 42nd East Lanes. Division marched through the City' the route covered was most efficiently patrolled by men and nurses.

Further duties were carried out at Heaton Park on the 2nd and 9th October, where the Civic Pageant was performed. A total of 4 Officers and 6 4 other ranks paraded for duty on the 2nd October, fully eqUIpped with stretchers, etc. Cadets were used as messengers between Aid Posts, and 45 cases were treated. These were mostly of a serious nature some necessitating removal by the Police Motor Ambulance their own homes or hospital.

On the 9th October, 4 Officers and 39 other ranks did and fortunat ely only one case required attention. Supt. Wtldman (North-vVest Division) and Lady DIVISional Supt. Moores (Heaton Park Nursing Division) were in charge of the ambulance details.

puring the week the and Salford Corps were prOVIded, free of charge, With a stall at the Textile Exhibition where propaganda work was carried out, and in addition attached to the stall sold £35 worth of goods for the St , John Ambulance Association. The stall was manned throughout the week from 10 a.m. to IO p.m.

KENDAL.·-A very interesting ceremony took place at the St. John Ambulance Brigade's Rovm, Kendal, on Thursday, the 18th November. The Mayor and May:>ress of Kendal occupied a. prominent position in the ceremony in unveiling two portraits, one of the late Lady Supt. Miss Collinson, M.B.S., R.R.C., and the other of Mr. Leighton, who was one of the ambulance officers of the Kendal Division Assistant Commissioner. and ambulance and nursing officers of Kendal DIVISIon attended, together with others interested 10 the ceremony.

ROCHDALE.-The Roche (Rochdale) Cadets took part in the Armistice Day ceremony at the Rochdale Town Hall and Cenotaph.

Two bors and two girls placed wreaths on the Cenotaph the one given by the boys bore the inscri ption "I n grateful memory of those who died that we might live in freedom," and that given by the girl cadets" In loving memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the cause of humanity."

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The Rochdale Ambulance Corps took part in the Mayor's Procession to Church on Mayor's Sunday, November 14th.

The Shawclough and Spotland Band played the parade to Church, and very generously gave their The Cadets carried their new flag.

The parade strength was as under :-Rochdale Corps, 90; Castleton Division, 35; Roche Cadets, boys and girls, 110. Total, 235. The turn-out presented an exceedingly smart appearance.

The Mayor and the members of the Corporation complimented all concerned on the appearance of all ranks. Afterwards the parade marched past the Mayor, who took the salute at the Town Hall. Since then the illayor has written to Mrs. Tweedale, A.R.R.C., J.P., to record his approval and to register his appreciation of all he saw.

No. 6 District.

COMPETITION S.-The application of first aid in an emergency is an acquired art in which, unlike other branches of applied art, proper experience can only be obtained in the presence of its immediate necessity. I t is, unfortunately, only in the presence of real accidents that the usefulness, ability and presence of mind of first aiders is truly indicated.

Ambulance knowledge disseminated and practised in the lecture room is fundamentally useful, but without some impetus to urge forward the work students are prone to lack that verve and alertness which the atmesphere or thrill of a real accident provides.

Fortunately, however, it is not essential that should rely solely upon their experience of actual accidents to render themselves qualified to deal with them.

Competition work in first aid practice, whilst it can hardly claim to be equi v alent to actual first aid demands, supplies a reasonable means of cultivating as far as possible readiness and efficiency when the real opportunity does occur. It was with this object in view that Coroner T. Graham, D.L., of Durham, furnished his magnificent Shield for competition amongst the industrial workers of the County of Durham, who have interested themselves so far as to obtain the certificate of the St. J aha Ambulance Association

The North Maz'l and Chronz'cle has also given a Silver ShIeld to be awarded to the runners-up in the Coroner Graham Ambulance Competition.

This season over one hundred teams have entered for the v arious competitions in the district. This does not include inter-divisional or parochial events. Close upon forty teams are entered upon the Coroner Graham Contest in Durham. The first of the preliminary tests for this event took place on Saturday, December 4th, in the Church Square Schools at West Hartlepool, when teams from Horden, Blackhall, Shotton, Murton Collieries, and the local Brigade teams took part. Murton Colliery qualified to take part in the final. On Saturday, December I Ith, teams from Hebburn Shipyard, Tyne Dock, L.N.E.R., Boldon and Silksworth Collieries, and Brigade teams from J arrow and Sunderland competed in the L.N.E.R. Ambulance Hall, Hudson Street, T yne Dock, and on Saturday, December 18th, teams from Sacriston, Bearpark, Brandon, Stanley, and Tanfield, Weston Pelton and Ushaw M oor competed in the Counc il Schools, Neville's Cross.

Teams from Ferryhill, Bishop Auckland, and Darlington will compete in the Technical College, Darlington, on Saturday, January 8th, and a similar preliminary is being arranged in Sunderland early in the New Year, when teams from Seaham Harbour, South Hetton, Ryhope, Hetton and Philadelphia Collieries will take part. The finalists in these tests will compete on February 12th, in the Town Hall, Durham, to determine the holders of Coroner Graham's magnificent shield for the ensuing twelve months, and also to whom shall be awarded the North Mail Shield for the runners-up.

The District Ambulance and Nursing Competitions are now well under way. On Saturday, 4th December, the first preliminaries for the ambulance competitions were held in the Neville's Cross Schools. On that day preliminaries were also held in the ambulance rooms at Ashington, when several teams from that district determined their representatives for the

AID.- December, 1926.

Northumberland County Final held on 18th December in N ewcastle.

The Palmer Cup for nursing divisions in the County of Durham was also competed for on Saturday, 4th December, in the Girls Practising School, near St. Hilds College, Gilesgate, Durham. The Darlington and South Shields teams drew equal honours for first place, and were closely followed by the Durham City team, which did exceedingiy well in individua l work. The tearLS from Hetton and Ferryhill each scored ove r 75 per cent. marks. All the competing members gave evidence ot a high standard of efficiency and usefulness.

I n order to determine the holder of the trophy for th e ensuing year, the parlington and South Shields teams wi ll compete against each other in the District final tests.

The Ladies of Yorkshire Cup for nursing divisions in th e North and East Ridings of Yorkshire is being competed fo r on the 18th December at the Ambulance Headquarters, Hull , when teams from the Young People's Institute, Hull, Kingston, Scarborough, a':ld Bridlington will compete.

KEIGHLEY.- The Keighley Nursing Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade are rightly proud of their olde st member, Mrs. Susan Creek, of Oakworth, who, though havin g passed the allotted span of life is still Going good work for th e movement in Airedale.

Mrs. Creek has been associated with the local Nursin g Divisions since 190 2, when she took her first-aid certificate, an d during the war she was among the most energetic of the loc al workers among the wounded, and later among the Belgian refugees. She served for some time in the Victoria Hospit a at Keighley, and later assisted to prepare for the first batch Of wounded men received at the Spencer Street Auxiliary Wa r Hospital. Later on she went to the Morton Banks Hospita l

December, 1926 -FIRST No. 8 District.

The County of Surrey eliminating cOIl'Jpetltlons will be held at Redhill on Saturday, March 19th, T927.

HASTINGS.- The Hastings Town Council has agreed to make a grant of £100 towards the cost of a new motor ambulance. The Council will have free use of the ambulance.

MAIDSTONE.- The Social Committeee of the Division arrang ed a concert on November I9th, which was very success ful. The Brigade orchestra rendered, among others, the followi ng musical items :-" Light of Foot" and" Indian Love Lyrics." Thanks are due to the artistes who assist and encou rage the Brigade when it is " at play."

HINT FOR 1927.

Annual Returns should reach the d istrict office through the usual channels by January 31st latest.

Every member should have an opportunity of inspecting B.F. IA or N before the returns leave the division.

Brigade Regulations state that re-examinations should held prior to July 31 st.

If a member misses the annual re-examination or fails, it is his or her duty to apply later for fac ili ties to be g-ranted for him or her to be re-examined.

If a member cannot attend the Annual Inspection, or is unavoidably delayed at the last moment, a written application to be excused is necessary to ensure effic iency.

Offic ers do not wear Service Badges.

Appointment of Divisional Secretary only, does not carry the right to wear Sergeant's stripes and the badge H.S., D ivisions in charge of a Superintendent may have a Divisional Secretary who carries the T:ink of Hon. Sergeant, and the nomination Form, BF7, for such appointments, should be filled up as follows .-" Divisional Secretary and Han. Sergeant. "

When a female patient is being removE':d it is most desirable that an ambulance sister should accompany the ambulanc e.

It is just as important to record attendances made by Divisional Surgeons on B.F.3 and afterwards on B.F. IA or N as other members of a division.

No. 10 District.

BECCLES -O n Nov ember 25th, a meeting was held at the Y M.e.A for the purpose of forming a Division of the St Joh n Ambulance Brigade. The meeting which was attended by a good number of ladies and gentlemen interested in the work, was presided over by Mr Vol. C. \Vatts, a well-known St. John enthusiast, and one who was connected with the work at Lowestoft some years ago.

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Supt. S. Collins was in charge of the parade, supported by Ambulance Officer J. W. Rushbrooke, and Acting·Sergeants

H. J. Youngs. The Inspecting Officer was the AssistantCommissioner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades), who was accompanied by District Officers W. C. Smith and A. H. W. Moffat, of the County Staff.

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_ Following the Inspection, Dr. Eades congratulated the members upon their smart appearance, everyone being in uniform. He wished the Division every success and offered the help and assistance of the county staff to the newly-appointed officers if at any time they required help. They all regretted having to part with Supt. Emeny after so many years of useful service to the Brigade, but, as he was being transferred to the reserve list of officers, they would not be losing him entirely.

In supporting the Commissioner, Mr. Moffat hoped to see the Division start a cadet unit from which to augment their numbers in the future. He also wished the members to know that although Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooke was now an Assistant Commissioner to the Prince of Wales No. I District, he was always interested to have news of his old friends at Felixstowe.

Mr. Smith gave suggestions regarding drill, and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which their officers discharged their duties on parade.

Supt. Collins, on behalf of the members, thanked the Commissioner and his staff for the encouragement given. A whist drive was recently held to raise funds for the Division,

Mrs Susan Creek, the oldest member of the Keighley Corps, S.J.A.B.

where she was engaged on night duty at a time when ma ny convoys of wounded were being received there. I n her spare time she directed her energies to collecting eggs for the wounded-her total collections reaching over a thousand eg gs -and in raising money for wounded men still in hospital at Becketts Park.

Her services during the war were recognised by the Joint Committee of the British Red Cross Society, who awarded her the certificate of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. All her work has been of a volunta r y character, and she still takes a great interest in sick nursing.

Supt. E. Taylor, in charge of the Lowestoft Division, respo nded to the invitation to address the meeting, and in a most interesting discourse traced the work of the Order back to its inception in 1877. He eAplained that the primary object of the Association was the instruction of pupils in First Aid and then the Brigade enlisted those who became qualified to Jom the ranks and render assistance to the injured and sick as occasion arose. He went into the question of establishing first aid equipment under the present factory acts; gave details of transport work; and coming down to the more recent of the Order gave details of the system of co-ordinatIon. between the Brigade and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, in so far as the coastal divisions were concerned. according a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Taylor, it was deCIded to start a men's class forth with with the idea of forming a Division in the near future. Mr. Watts promised to act as Secretary, and Mr. Bennett was appointed as Treasurer. Messrs Sayer, Todd, Moore and Boyce were elected to serve on the committee.

I t is hoped to form a dass tor ladies early in the Hew Year.

FELIXSTOWE.-The Annual Inspection of this Division took place on November 10th at the Walton Parish Room

The above illustration shows an ambulance which has recently been acquired by the Luton authorities. It shows clearly a Moseley Float-on-Air Bol!:,ter-sided Mattress in position.

and already two of a batch of six emergency dressing stations have been established about the town, where, in case of an accident a stretcher and dressings can be obtained.

IpSWICH.-In order to raise funds for the Ipswich Medical Comforts Depot, in Grimwade Street, an operatic Concert was kindly arranged by Mr. Henry Butcher, A R.A.M., on Thursday afternoon, November 18th, in the British Legion Hall. Dr. and Mrs. Eades spared no pains to make the organisations in every way most efficient, and to them together with the help of a small committee of ladies, consistinl2' of Mrs. John Staddon, Mrs. Gibb, Mrs. Rex Pretty, and Miss Haggar, is due the fact that some £30 was handed over to the Treasurer.

Mr. Butcher, who is so well known in musical circles in this town, was able to solicit of the best talent towards his programme which included such names as Miss Maude Orton, Mr. Urquhart Cawley, B.A., Mr. Henry Pitt, Mrs. W. Raffe, Mrs. Erskine, Miss Iris Bond, Miss Nancy Miller, and Mrs. F. Ward, and with such artists success was assured.

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(Alderman C. E. Tempest), who was accompanied by th e Mayoress, took the opportunity .of the yv'ork th e Depot and of heartily commendlDg Its objects to hIs audIence.

The District Commissioner (Major J. F. C. Hossack) proposed, and Dr. Eades seconded a vote of thanks to all those who had assisted towards such a most successful concert.

On Saturday, November 27th, the annual competition for the Bree Challenge Cup was held in the Ambulance Hall, Samuel Road.

This cup is offered annually for competition by Dr. S. Bree (Hon. Surgeon of the Manningtree Division ) to units of St. John and British Red Cross on the bankc; of the Stour and Orwell, or in the Tendring Hundred. This year three teams entered, two from the B.R.C.S., namely, Harwich and Clacton, and one from St. John, the Moka the Ipswich Nursing Corps. Dr. Bree, together wIth MIss M. Collet, A.R.R.C., acted as judges, the taking the first aid and the latter the home nursmg and vIva voce. Each team was given a practical test and each member examined individually.

The result was declared in favour of the holders, Moka Division, S.J.A.B., with 197. points out a of 240. The Harwich (Essex) comlOg second with I89 POlDtS Clacton (Ess ex) third with 163. The winning team was 10 charge of Lady D ivisi onal Supt. Miss B.. Hossack, and .consisted of Ambulance Sisters Mrs. DarwlD, and the MIsses Tebbit, Hunt, King, and Holland. Section leader Miss Dunn ington, was in charge of Harwich, and Section leader Miss Shadbolt, of Clacton.

The cup was presented to the winners by .of Ipswich (Mrs. C. E. Tempest), to whom the Dlstnct CommIssioner (Major J. Hossack) proposed a vote of thanks, coupling with it the tw,o judges and all those who ,:",ere resp?nsible for the success 01 the afternoon. The IpswIch NurslOg Corps afterwards entertained the teams to tea.

No. II (S.E. & C.R.) District.

In a preliminary local competition for the District Ashford Works Division secured the honour of representing the Ashford Corps. Dr. A. B. Leakky, of Golders Green was the Judge. District Officer C. Milton, Corps Supt. S: Marsh, Divis ional Supts. Henneker and Jackson supervIsed the arrangements. Cadets from Hastings and Rye acted as patients.

Much sympathy has been expressed with Divisional Secretary Hyland, Willsboro' Di visi on, in the loss of his wife. The local Div isions attended the funeral as mark of the high regard in which the deceased lady was held.

In connection with the recent visit of T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York to Ashford (Kent), the local No.8 and II District Divisions rendered much service, nearly a hundred rank and file being posted in the Urban area.

Addiscombe Division arranged a very successful Concert at North End Hall, Croydon, on November 3rd. During the interval Ambulance Officer Twidle gave a packed house graphic details of the local motor ambulance service. In It!ss than two years I,252 patients have been dealt with, and a distance of over 26,000 miles has been run. New headquarters have recently been obtained.

The Sunday Preceding Armistice Day was noteworthy for a Civic Parade representing all local organisations in Lewisham. Hither Green Division attended, together with several members of neighbouring units. After a service at the War M emorial, a move was made to the Prince of Wales Cinema, where the film" Mons)) was shown.

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the presentation of awards in connection with the \Voolv.: ich Division on November loth, t00k place during a very musIcal evenin g at Blackheath Wesleyan Hall.

Commissioner and Mrs. E. A. Richards attended. The awards were distributed by Dr. Buchanan) Class Lecturer, who was made the recipient of a silver-mounted stick. A meritorious First Aid Certificate was handed Platelayer Galt for exceptional treatment of a Slades' Green case, and a framed photograph of the Division was given to District Officer E. J. Prew, H.S.B.

The Annual Inter-Di visio nal Competitions at Aldershot resulted in the Ash team securing the lead over Aldershot. During an evening Concert provided by the G.W.R. Concert Party, the awards were presented by Dr. "'right. The successful students received 10 Junior Certificates, 4 Certificates, 7 Vouchers, 5 Medallions, 4 Service Stars, 27 Labels, I 7 year Medal, 5 2I-year Medals. A vote of thanks was proposed by Commissioner E. A. Richards, seconded by Assistant-Commissioner Hemphrey.

In the eliminating District contests, Bricklayers' Arms, Seven oaks, Redhill, Ashford Works, Folkestone and Tonbridge Divisions proceed to the District Final at Croydon in January.

The annual presentation of awards to me.ml;>ers of the Deal and Walmer Div ision was made on ArmistIce Day by Mr. A. \Vhite, Eastern Divisional Operating Supt. The Division paraded with :'Ilayor and Corporation on Citizen Sunday.

The bad road conditions due to fog produced a nasty accident to Mr. V. Kennett, of Deal, on November 25th. The Deal and Walmer Divisional Ambulance was quickly on the spot, but the fog was so dense that it was only by the aid of a motor 'bus acting as pilot that the vehicle was able to (( make)) the Hospital. A badly crushed left arm was treated by the Divisional workers.

No. 12 (Irish) District.

A very successful Sale in aid of the Welfare Department , was held at the Merrion Square, Dubl in, on Saturday, November 27th.

In this Department ( which forms an exceedingly impor· tant part of the work of the Brigade in Dub li n at present), about 30 expectant mothers are given a wholesome two-course dinner every day for the last two months of pregnancy, and for a month after the birth of the child, with the object of helping them to bring a healthy baby, in!'tead of a starved one , into the world. Only the poorest cases are taken on, afte r careful investigation. Advice and help is given with the baby afterwards, and both mother and baby are given clothing. Owing to the unemployment in Dublin heavy demands are made on the Department and funds were urgently needed.

The Sale was opened by Lady Nugent, and the sales at the beautiful stalls well repaid the workers who had put so much time and thought into the preparations. The exac t figures are not known, but it is believed that a sum of abou t £ ISO has been realised for the Department.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

Chief Com£?issioner has sanctioned the fOllowing appo lDtments! promotIOns, and resignations, within the Brigade Ov erseas dUring the month of Novemb er, I926;Canada.

ONTARIO DI STR ICT.

Port Arthur Nursing Divis ion-Lady Divisional Sup!. Miss L. Podd, resigned 24 926 New Zealand.

AUCKLAND DISTRICT.

Auckland Division-Dr. J. A. \Vatson to be Divisional Surgeo n, vice Dr. J. F. G. resigned I 226 C ANTERBURY AND W EST CO\ST DISTRICT.

Avonside Nursing Division-Lady Divisional Supt. Miss L. A. Donohue, resigned 23-7.26

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The whole representation was very effecti ve and was designed by Lady Ambulance Officer Miss G. A. Vaughan, of the .J ohannesbur.g Nursing Division, approved by the ASSIstant CommIssIoners of the South African Railways and !ransvaal districts, and a committee representmg the dIVISIons of Johannesburg. The work was carried out by members of the above divisions with the assistance of the South African Railways and Harbours Administration and the South African Railways and Harbours District Headquarters.

The public duty during the celebrations was shared by the. St. Jonn Ambulance Br ig ade Overseas and the South Afrtcan Red Cross Society, whose car in the procession can be seen immediately following that of the Brigade Overseas.

We regret to announce the death of Captain F. Wilson who was clerk in the Inwards Office at York L. & N.E. Railway, which occurred on October 3rd after a long illness.

Previous to the War he lived in Hull and was an enthusiastic and popular am buiance worker, being generally known as

Johannesburg 's 40th Birthday Celebrations.-1 he car in the foreground represents the S.J.A.B. C Christchurch Corps-Col. F. W. W. Dawson, l\I.B to he orps Supt., vice Dr. F. J. Borrie transferred to the 1.10.26 NEW DIVISION.

" Th e Captain." He obtained his first certificate in 18 93, was promoted Sergeant in 1896, and Supt. in 1 gor.

South Africa.

TRANSVAAL DISTRICT. Norwood Nursing Division, formed 31.8.26

SOUTH AFRI CA.

Medallion No. 267410 found in L e wisham district, S.E Apply to :-Divisional Supt. W. H. Smith, 60, Ringsteadroad, Catfo rd, S.E 6.

OFFER OF TROUSERS. -M essrs. Hobso n & Sons (London) Ltd , the well-known uniform maker s, are offering a special line of All-Wool Cloth Trousers, which will interest all St. John Ambulance Divisions. See advertisement on page_ I6 s·

St The il.lustration sh<;>ws -;-h-; tableaux representing the i Ambulance Brtgade Overseas at the 40th b ir thday ce e ratIOns of Johannesburg, South Africa whit scheme of the was carried out in and e h.alsles WIth black centres, black and white streamers St. figure a representation of to a "Firse whlle 10 front are Bngade men attending sisters eng t -dId. hcase and at the rear are two ambulance age WIt a case of " Home Nursing."

The first of thirteen new motor ambulances has been added to the fleet of ISO vehicles of the Metropolitan Asylum's fleet. Although embodying a vast number of In both chassis and body design, the new type .IS to cost considerably less. the deSIgn hItherto 1D use. Th e interior of the vehIcle IS heated by hot -water pipes from the engine and th e heat is under control of the nurse attendant. Both chassis and body have been made at the Board's works at Fulham, and it is understood that tenders will be provided for the further chassis of this type from manufacturers the Board build i ng their own bodies as heretofore. '

The PLUMBER & JOURNAL OF HEATING" IS. monthly) is THE paper for all progressive tradesmen -·Publishing Office ",6, Cannon Street E.C

Food and Drink.

BY A. T. S C HOFIELD, M.D.

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OUR own country is a great sufferer from the excessive use of alcohol. It causes deaths at the rate of 120,000 per annum, while, on the high e st authority, it seven out of ten of all patients a t our largest London hospital. It is the commontst cause of grave accidents. Out of twenty-five severe cases admitted one Christmas Eve into one hospital, twenty-four were through drink. It forms eighty per cent. of our paupers It is a common cause of fires, robberies, murders, and all sorts of crimes, many of which could not possibly be committed save under its influence. The misery and ruin it has caused, and the way it has sapped th e health and wealth of our c ountry, are alike incalculable. It is quite possible, alas! even probable, that th e re is not a single reader of this chapter but has suffe re d in his family, directly or indir a ctly, from this cause.

Why, then, has this e vil attained such gigantic proportions? The answer is, alcohol claims to be a stimulant, a narcotic, and a food. Let us first examine these claims.

Alcohol is a spirit distillEd from sugar, and of the four el e ments-C, H, 0, N; carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, ni t rogen necessary for the , maintenance of life and work, it contains three-C, H, C, nitrogen, th e ess e ntial element is the formation of all living tissue, being entirely absent.

Now, what is a stimulant, and who are the class of p e ople likely to have recourse to it?

A stimulant is a sub stance that increas e s mental and bodily pleasure, increas e s vital activity, and our connections with the e xt e rnal world . And seeing that all the world is after pleasure, all the world likes s timulants. It suits, however, more particularly those whose capacity for e nj oyment is dulled either by too much indulgence or by the exhaustion of mind or body. It suits all those who have the leisure and the means to obtain pleasure, and only lack the stimulating power to enjoy it.

What is a narcot ic?

The opposite of all this. It is a substance that diminishes bodily and mental pain, decreases vital activity, and our connections with the external world. It is, therefore, suited to who ar e in pain or c'.istress of mind and body those who have nothing to gain, but everything to lose, bV fresh intercours e with the world those who have no chance of sharing its pleasures, and to whose lot falls only its sorrows, those who are strand e d on the shores of life.

Alcohol is thus adapted, if it has these two properties, to the needs of both rich and poor.

W e freely admit that alcohol is a stimulant and a of power, but we assert it is a most permClJUS one. LIke another deadly drug, opium, which is surely doing its fell work in the East as alcohol in the West it is a stimulant in moderate doses, a narcotic in larger: There are other stimulants, such as tea, coffee, beef tea, food, heat, oxygen. And there are other narcotics, as opium, chloral, tobacco, cold, carbonic acid gas.

Pure alcohol is double the strength of spirits, four times as strong as wine, and eight tim es the strength of strong beer. If sp irit poured on gunpowder will explode it, it is said t'J be ab:>ve proof; if not, it is below.

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Now food is a stimulant as well as alcohol; but food stimulat ( s by giving fresh vigour and strength to every part of the body; alcohol stimulates exactly as a whip stimulates a horse, not as a fe e d of corn does. And unfortunately the human animal keeps whipping himself with it when he can ill bear it when he is jaded and tired and he obtains from it a fictious strength that lasts a brief moment, only to be followed by greater e xhaustion. It not only does not give the strength of food, but it does worse-it destroys the appetite for it. As long as a man can eat heartily his three meals a day, you may be sure he has not gone very far in alcoholic e xceSl:.

Its power as a stimulant is du e ro paralysis , Each part of our body has an e scapement action to prevent it going too fast, notably th e heart. Tak e the escapemen t off a clock or watch, and se e how merrily the wheels an d hands go round. It is great fun as long as it lasts, but unfortunately, this is not very long. So with alcohol. It increases the action of the h e art from 5,000 t o 25,00 0 extra beats a day, and the effects of this on an alread y tired organ can be well imagined.

As a narcotic, it owes its power to increas e d paralysi s It is no longer th e escapem e nt only that is p a ralysed, bu t the n e rve power of the organs themsel ; e s

L e t us now consider alcohol as a food . There ar e four kinds of food we have s e n : meats and salts, o r flesh-formers ; starches (or sugars) and fats, or bod } warmers. Meats all contain N, or nitrogen, and as alcoh ol has not a trace, all are agre pd it can play no part in build ing up the body. Starches, sugars, and fats all contain C or carbon, by which the work of th e body is done and th heat of the body maintain e d; and inasmuch as alcoh ol gives Increased activity and apparently increas e d h e at, an d contains carbon, it was long tak e n for grant e d that it was a sort of food of this class. We must remember that are sp e aking now of spirits only Be e r is a food; it h as been proved that one part in every 1,666 is nutritiou s. Wine is a food to some extent, owing to the acids an d sugars it contains, but it is extremely doubtful wheth e r in any sense of the word, pure alcohol is a food.

Alcohol is made from sugar, and sugar is a foo d, because it can be burnt up in the body. Alcohol is sai d to be burnt up in the body, too, like a swift coal. Sug ar certainly carries on body work and maintains heat, althou gh it will not do for body repair, having no N. At first t was assum e d that alcohol was burnt up in the body, but it was observed t[.at, if it were, it stopp e d the burning of other substanc e s, for it d e creas ed vital action and prev e nt ed the using up of other food Like sulphur, it will burst into a flame, but it puts out the fire. Lately, ho wev e r, scientists hav €:' b egun to wonder aft e r all, it did burn. The clinical thermometer was used. It h a d long betn known that when a man was drinking he felt hotter; but now the thermometer was put under his ar m or tongue, it was found he was really colder. The ma n took more alcohol, and, strange to say, got colder sti ll. Drunken men were tried, and their temperature was fou nd to be very low, and warmth was found to revive them t he quickest. It was shown that the burning up of a quart of wine artificially produced e nough heat to keep the body at its proper temperature for eight hours But the body h ea t is low e red when alcohol is taken. This, th e n, was t he first great blow at alcohol as a heat producer. N ext, it was found that, in proportion as other foods we re burnt up in the body, the amount of carbo lic acid gas given out (by the breath) incr e ased in a fixed ratio. It was foun 1, h )wcver, that, in proportion as alcohol was drunk, such was not the carbolic

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aci d was dec ased. It is therefore decid e d, from this and that alcohol does not burn in the body. It neit her strength Dor heat. It certainly does plevent the burnlOg up of other food, and, what is worse, of the use d up products of body. Vke sew e r gas it preserves them IOstead of lettlDg them burn, as they would in pure air Hence the blood laden with this sunburnt refus e dar k ens as is drunk. Alcohol, indeed, seems che ck all the Vital proce sses. Tni::, which giv e it its valu e after as a pr e ser.vat.ive of animal tissues (in th :! form ?f spmts of wm e ), It IS a great evil during life, when Ince ssant change should e ver be goicg on.

Artif icial Sunligh t.

F roill the standpoint of the Electrical Engineer. THJ:<; t le ctrical engine e r is intensely interested in the producti on and USt of artificial sunlight both from the huma nitarian aspect and from the selfish one of increlsing the output of electricity.

value of sun lamps has now been compl e tely by the record of cures F. ffected in public institutIO ns , and the time is now ri pE' to make the use of sun lamp s more gen e ral.

The existing bath installations provid e ideal facilities for t h e economical installation of sun lamps The cost of the a pparatus for institution use is comparatively small goo d arc lamps being obtainable at not mor e than:£ 5 each. The power req uir e m e nts are of the order of 5 kws. per lamp for carbon arc lamps, and '5 kilowatt p er lamp of the mercury vapour type. Th e values of the two t yp e s of lamps have not yet b ee n definitely established. The vapour lamp se e ms at first sight to have an over wh e lmlDg th e carbon arc in its high out put of ultra vl?let rays for a comparatively small p)w e r

Many emIDent medical authorities who have exte nsive exp e rienc e of both types of lamp believe that the ope n . arc lamp is the better type. This side of the IS, how e ve r, somewhat outsid e the scope of the eng IDeer.

The progress in th e case of ultra viol e t rays at present reta rded by cost of lamps, which theIr use m pnvate houses from b e coming widely exte nded, and th e uncertainty as to the actual output of rays

the dTh e cost difficulty .will u.ndoubtedly ?isappear when emand for lamps gives rIse to suffiCient production an d i: he physicist will doubtless evolve before long a sou1)d l me thod of measuring the output of en e rgy at different engths It i't . h h f' of .' s e c..!rtalD at t e alrly pr e valent practice ratIDg lamps m candle power must be discarded.

I In the meantim e the officials in hospitals child welfare c IDlCS d bl' b h' ff: d' " la, an pu IC at s mstallatlons cannot to neglect the study of ultra violet radiation When d IS. study has .been the only logical thing they can a to pro.vlde their patients with facilities for g e tting r clal sunlight treatment.

ultra from the curative invigorating properties of w k. olet rays th e y are of consldera ble val ue in analytical stor for example, in distinguishing g e nuine precious ones from spuri Th" ti m b ous ones. IS applIcation may in '- e, ecome of very general importance.

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International "First=Aid , : Competition, Amsterdam.

SOU1HERN TEAM'S GREAT By a Competitor.

RUMOUR is a lying jdde, and when we heard a whisper that the Southern Railway had been invited by the Ord e r of St. John to find the team to represent England in the International Competition, and that our team was likely to be the one sel e cted-well, to be quite frank, we had our doubts. However, our hopes ran high when the Welfare Assistant to what we were doing in the way of practIsIDg With a VIew to maintaining our efficiency for next year's Inter-Railway Contest" and later on when the tidi,ngs came that we really had been given the task of upholdm.g the honour of our country in the competition, our feelmgs can better be imagined than described. Sut?ce .to" say, we realised that we were properly "up agalDst It, and devot e d every minute of our leisure time to p reparing for the event.

" 9ue ,?ourse, w.e were furnished with a copy of the cO,ndltions governmg th e competition, and quickly realised that, upon the language difficulty and the rule defimtely laid down that no questions were to be addressed to the," J ury '.' should have to forget, very largely, the established prinCiples governing competitions in England, and concentrate on making the most of what must t;D0re or less be a dumb show. Competitors will appreciate the difficulties in this connEction, but we had " set our hand to the plough," and (to mix the metaphor) we were determined that at least we should not be found with the" also ran" when the great day arrived.

Our journey to Amsterdam was to be made via Folkestone and Flushing, and when we arrived at Victoria on the day of depaJ ture, we found on th e platform the Chief of the St. John Ambulance Association, the BrIgade Secretary, other big-wigs of the Order of St. John, and Delegates to the Congress numbering between 30 and 40. We had a fine run to Folkestone and our train cam e to rest . immediately alongside the 'Zeeland Company's steamshIp "Mecklenburg "-veritably a miniature liner. Proceedmg to the boat, we were delighted to be greeted by Mr. Richards, our C e ntre Secretary who apparently, was optimistic as to what was to be the result of our "great adv e nture." At any rale, if he had any doubts, he took good care to see we were not aware of them. Of course, we had a quiet confidence, too, but there was also the fe e hng that the Continent might produce a dark hors e

But this is by the way! After b e ing introduced to vanous of. the w, e left to schedule, and, running parall el WIth the whIte cliffs of Old Albion" soon passed Dover with its wonderful harbour. endeavour was ma?e to put us in a good frame of mind (?) by telling us that It would problbly be rough ab)ut half-way over so that directly we had got clear of the South Foreland had reached the open sea, we deemed it advisable to get below for lunch and "pr e pare for eventualities." After doing full justice to the good fare provided , we made our way to the deck again to find the ship ploughing its way along at a good speed the sun shining fcom a cloudless sky and the water as smooth as glass. It was our first trip

across, and, needless to say, we watched with interest the passing of ships of all nationalities making their way to and from the Channel. After about four hours' steaming we sighted 03tend, and soon after Zfebrugge. What memories the sight of the historic Mole brought to mind and how we lived, for a brief time, with our brave countrymen who took part in that glorious adventure on St. George's Day, 19 18

Our mission on this occasion was of a totally difft rent character to that of those gallants who sailed from Dover to Zeebrugge on that memorable occasion, but we teok fxample from their determination and mad up our minds that We would do our share to also bring honour to England in the cause of humanity.

Soon after we passed Zeebrugl?;e we sighted the entrance to the ScheIdt, and it was not very long before our good ship was berthed alongside the quay at Flushing. Customs formalities over, we enterEd the train for Amsterdam. Needless to record, this portion of the journty was full of interest-the interlIlinable canals, the Dutch peasants in their native dl ess (it is said that the Dutch women wear thirteen petticoats, and, t ven so, it cannot be said that thEY do not present a picturesque appearance); the red-tiled cottages-models of cleanliness; the verdant green of the pasture land; the intense cultivation of crops everywhere in evidence; the picturesque farmhouses; the evidently well-cared -fo r cattle everywhere in b ei ng ; and

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long befor e we had an aching void as a result of our starting the day on what is known as a Continental breakfast.

Soon after our arrival we wer e shown to an underground room (smelly), which was to be the waiting-room for competitors, and quickly made the acquaintance of the members of the other teams-ten in number. The order of comp eting was decided by drawing lots, and our place was to be th e last t e am in. We knew that this mean a wait of some hours for w:, and all we could do was to cherish the hope that it would a cas e of " Last in and first out." We set ourselves to work to pass the time as best we could by playing cards, ta lking (or rather endeavouring to) to our fellow -comp::titors who wer e a lso imprisoned, waiting th e ir turn to compete, and applauding each team as it left for the room in which the compet ition was being held. Some of the teams were evidently suffe ring from nerv e s, so we endeavoured to liven them u p by singing II Tipp e rary." Probably some of th e competitor s had heard this" classic" before-anyhow, a member of on e of th e tEams came to us and said in our language as bes t he could, ,I I cannot understand you English, you come t o this competition as if it were a boxing match; you do n ot take it sericusly." At least we were not downhearted, I can ansWer for that, even if the luck of the draw was against us.

It is said that everything comes to those who wait, an d at long last we were told that our turn had As a first measure, one of the m pmb e rs of our team was dress ed in the uniform of a Dutch cavalryman-sword and ai , Inasmuch as the uniform was evidently made to fit a m an of much la rge r stature than our patient, the t ffect was " good," and it is our one regret that it was n c t possible to obtain a photograph of our No 5 in all his g lOly. One cJ the oth e r IT' em bers of the t e am was also taken as a patien and we realised at once that there would only be three cJ us left for the de ubl e job. We laid our plans according l}, and in the fe w moments at our disposal, before we rEceiv ed the wor "go," our captain had allocated each man to h s particular taslf. Our cavalry friend was supposed to ha ve be t n electrocuted (his sword acting as conductor) whi lst the other pati e nt had manifold injuries.

December, 1926. -FIRST of the premier position again would satisfy us. We were In good heart, and only wished that the final was to be held straight away. We were invited to attend the official opening of the Congress by H R. H. the Prince of Nederland at the Colonial Institute in the afternoon and proceeded there by train. There were over a delegates present, representing all nationalities, and doubtless the spe eches on th e of a knowledge of " First to the Injur e d" were very excellent, but as they were 10 the language of the various countries represented I am afraid we did not appr e ciate them to the full. It' was a meeting, however, and we were glad to be taking part ID _It. After the Conference was over, there was a of th · clans" in th e entrance hall of the InstItute (a magOificent building), and as everybody

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, We were at the place of competltIOn again in good hme, of course, and renewed acquaintanceship with our "waiting-room" of th e day before. What was to be our luck in the draw this time? We were not to be the last team to compete in the final. This time our fat e was to th,e third team to carry out its work, and this brought WIth It the advantage of our being able to witness the work of the competi following us. Again , the test provided that we should, deal two patients , and again, one of reqUlred artIfiCIal respiration, althougb, in tbis Instance It was after drowning. There were other injuries also, and we had all our work cut out to complete the treatment of the two cases in the time allowed. We were suc:essful, however, and received tbe applaus e of the large audIence present. We learned afterwards that no other team had ,been recognised in this way, and naturally were pleased With ourselves.

last, but not least, the magnificent stations at Roosendale, Rotterdam and the Hague.

To our surprise, the contrary to what we had been led to believe, the travelling was quite comfortable, and there being no gradients worth calling such to nogotiate, a uniform speed of about 45 miles an hour was maintained.

We reached Amsterdam at 10.45 p.m and found that every arrangement had been made for our convenience. Mutors were waning to take us to our hotel, and, arriving there, it was not long before decided to "turn in" in readiness for the competition the following morning, although, even at this late hour, the streets were alive with people, and the Dutchmen, with their wives and families, were still supping their wine or beer at the cafes.

THE PRELIMINARY COMPETITIONS.

Our instructions were to be at the place of competition at 8.30 a.m. next morning, and, needl e ss to say, we were there in good time ready for the fray, although it was not

We had fifte e n minut r:: s only in which to compl ete our work and r e ceived a warning at ten minutes. DId ten minutes ever go so quickly? I think not. We urg ed one another on and just managed to get our patients to shelter as "tim e" was called. But it was a narr oW squeak. We had not had the opportunity of seeing oth er teams compete, but we felt that our treatment had not been far wrong, and this was confirmed by Mr. Richar ds, who came to us from somewhere immediately we h a d finish e d and proph e sied that we had won. His wo rds were cheering to us, but naturally we could imagine all sorts of things we might have done b e tter, and wonder ed if he r e ally was sincere, or whether he was simply say ing "Thank you" for the endeavours we had made-perha ps not with success, after all.

It was not long, though, before we were put ou t of our misery, and the fact made known that England, rep re sented by our team, had secured the premier pOSItion in the preliminary competition, and by so doing, had secu red the Medal presented for competition by H.M. The Que en of Holland but, what was even me re important to us, perhaps, the right to compet,e in the final competition for the International Trophy. There could have been 00 better tonic for us, and after receiving the congratulati ons of the English Delegates, our Chief, and our fellow c aW' petitors, we left the room determined that we would not be found wanting on the morrow, and that nothing short

The; Idurn trip -the smile of victory

seeme d to be e ndea vouring to make heard above everyo n e e ls e , th e nois e can be appr l-' ciated. W e were tOld, we wtre fr ee for the e ve ning and were not long in findlOg a place ( 'English spoken") wh e re we could have a meal, talk over our doings, and s e ttle on a plan of campa ig n for th e n c xt day.

Afttr we had din e d wisely and well we had a walk rou,nd Amsterdam, and found our way to a cafe where a vanet, y entertainment was in progress. Imagine the surp nse and pleasure it gave us when the band at our entr y played" God Save the King "-we appreciated the comp hment.

We had strict orders that our stay in the cafe was to be a short on,e, and that any sampling of the liquid refre shments disp ensed by the establishment was to be seve rely limited, so that we did not stay very long. We enough, though, appreciate the very excelent vanety programme prOVIded. One turn especially wa s equal to or better than anything we have seen on a Lo ndon stage-an exhibition of the art of training pigeons. It was a of to bed early again in view of the morrow a nd enqulrY the next morning e licited that all the ff the team had slept the sleep of the just, despite the N ct . that close by a clock religiously played the Dutch a atlOnal ev e ry fifteen minutes. It was a good ), b that dId sleep well or we might have returned to A England WIth unpl ea sant memories of the Dutch Natio 1al nth e m.

THE FINAL.

to Next we were" up with the lark," and prior to the Competition Room managed to get 10 a trIp by b t d h ' tri .oa roun t e canals-:-and a very interesting th p t the change reqUlred to put us right for e more serIOUS event to follow.

_ We watched the competition to the end, and anxiously the result. Then came the bombshell ! It was saId that the judges could not agree. Whilst tbe English t eam bad done well, th e y had failed on a point! wer e" councils of war," and an hour was sp2nt discusslDg the pros and cons of our treatment with all of whom we could converse. Surely we must be the winners We felt were, ,and th!s vi e w was supported by othersbut tecbmcal mlg?t me,an robhing .us of victory. And now the Jury file 10 agaID; the PreSIdent takes his place, first of all reads the result of tbe previous dav's .And then-burrah! hurrah) burrah! wer,e the wlODlng t,eam again, and had secured the Internahonal Tr?phy WIth 10Z marks out of rIo-followed by Holland WIth 95 marks. How we cheered' how our supporters che e red; and how nice our were. It had not been a boxing matcb, but there was the

The Cup in sa fe custody, Mr, Hatch (t ea m captain), eft, Mrs. Richards and Mr. Richard s (Welfare A ss t.).

spirit amongst our foreign am bulance competItors as among the ambulance men in England. CongratulatIOns on all ha?ds, and cheers and cheers again. And then the prese.ntatlOn of the trophy, with a nice speech by the PreSIdent, follow e d by pr e sentation of to the More cheers! And here, our captalO eVIdence of the spirit which had helped tow:l.rds victory.

The President handed him the medals for the five members of our team, and offered words of praise on what he was pl,eased to descri be from his personal observation as, splendid The reply was: "The is not mme alone, SIr, It, shared by my men, and they would be honoured by recelvlOg their awards at your hand." And

A trip round the canal s with British Red Cro ss and Fire Brigade team s.

the Presid e nt at once acquiesced. We had won, and England, and the Order of St. John and the Southern Railway had not been let down. That's all that mattered.

After the presentation, off we go to the Hotel d'Europe to officially receive the congratulations of the English section of the Congress, nicely expressed by Lord Ampthill; to drink from the cup filled with champagne by one whom we know not (an Englishman), and to telegraph home 1he news of our victory. Hurrah!

Hurrah!! Hurrah!!!

And what had gained us the victory? Study, study,

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and good team work, all the members having one end in mind only-the will to win.

It meant hard work for us all, but if it has brought honour to England, and will help to stimulate the ambulance movement at home, and especially among our railway colleagu e s, we are satisfied.

Of the journey home little is to b e said, beyond the fact that the crossing was a ddightful on e, and we shall ever remember the kindness of those who shared our success and gave us words of counsel when we most needed it. England leads in the cause of humanity!

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A Form for Case Reporting.

By VERNON NEWTON, M R.C.S., Corp') SnrgeoD ) Bridg

e nd and District

Corps.

IT often happens during the rush and excitement of an e merge ncy that some important detail conn e cted with the occ urr e nce-although known to the First Aider at the ti me-fails to become fixed in his memory This is espe cially noticeable if the details of the accident become d isc ussed some months later-as th e y may be, for instance, 10 a Court of Law.

It is therefor e very important that the one rendering

assistance in cases of accident or sudden illness should record z"n writing everything in connection with the affair as soon as pOSSIble after its occurrence, or preferably at the time. A plan for aiding in this rt-spect suggests itself in the shape of prInted forms worded as below.

These forms could be produced by any printer (or on the divisional duplicator, if any) at small cost, and some could be distributed among the members of a division befcre any public duty. Also, each member could carry one in his pocket-book at all time5, and so have one handy in case of emergency. Alternatively a reduced size copy could be fixed with gum to the inner side of the lid of the pocket First box now carried by many mem bers of the Brigade.

On page 126 of our November issue it was stated that "The Ambulance and Nursing Divisions headquarters were opened on Saturday, 23rd ult." This should be the Ambulance Division only, the Nursing Division having seperate headquarters at 22, Northgate, Darlington. We regret the error.

The "First Aid" boxes which the London General Omnibus Company recently decided to instal at terminal points of the bus routes were placed in position for the first time this month. Over forty of these boxes are now being installeri at points where they will be available for busmen to attend to slight cuts and other minor injuries they may receive in th e course of the day s work

Dr. F. J. Waldo, the CIty Coroner, at a rec e nt inq uest on a boy who was killed by a motor-lorry, said that more ambulances were urgently needed - especially with the added danger to the pedestrian of the "merry-go-round" system of traffic. In this there was a delay of IS minutes, because the ambulance was engaged on a similar job.

• e

Apropos of the remarks made in our November Editorial respecting some safety propaganda for schOOl children, the Annual Report on Education, issued by the London County Council, states that in the Metropolitan Police area, 9,029 children und e r 16 years of age were killed or injured in the year 1:925, or, roughly speaking one every twenty minutes when they were at school.

We understand that the 1927 Inter-Railway Compe · tition will be held at th e Connaught Rooms, Great Quee n Street, London, on May 27th. The Individual Tests will be taken at St. John's Gate on the day previous, but thi s section of the Competition will not be open to the publIc . The Judges will be Dr. Duncan, London, for the Team Tests, and Dr. Tullis, H ereford, for the Individual work A Preliminary Competition for selecting a team or team s from the un grouped railways will be held on April 22nd.

The "DECORATORS' &. PAINTERS' MAGAZINI: " (8d. monthly) is THE trade paper for all intereste cl .Publishing Office: 46, Cannon Street, E.C.".

CASE REPORT FORM No

Nam e of Patient Site of ACCident

Addr ess

Summoned by Address

History of ACCICltnt

Sl1rroundl ngs

Witnes ses, persons present, Nos. of ca rs and policemen, et c

Position of pat ie nt

From whom obtained?

Date

Appearance

Apparent age Type Clothes

Exam inati on

Disposal of pat ient's property

Diag nOSIs arrived at

Tr eatment adopted

Mea ns of treating shock

Transport arrangements made

Tim e of seodlDg for doctor 01 puttmg on tourniquet ............. .. of sendlDg for ambulance

Of commencing artificial respiration of sending to relatives of leaving case

Dis posal of patient (home, hospital, nearest house) -

N arne of doctor

Time of arnval Diagnosis confirmed

Articles Borrowed.

.... .... .. .... ... ........... . ... .. .. from ...... .. ... ... .. ..... . ........ . .. returned .... ...... ..... . .. ..... . Signature of lender from returned Signature of lender from returned Signature of lender

'" '" from returned Signarure of lender

Case reported to DIvisional Secretary Fol io Own ImpreSSIOns of caSe.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOI NTMENTS, NOVEMBER, 1926.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned ;-

To be Corps Inspector of Stores.

MONl\10UTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. John Alfred Davies, Av on Llwyd Corps, 29. 11 26

To be Divisional Surgeons.

GLA!\lORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Dr. Alfred Davies, M.R C.S ., L.R C. P., Aber-Blaengwynfi Division, 29.11.26

Dr. Emrys Daniel Owen, B.Sc., M.B., B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Llangynwyd Di vi sion , 29.11.26

MERlO);,ETHSHIRE CENTRE.

Dr. Joseph William Morris, F.R.C.P., F.R.C.S, BlaenauFestiniog Division, 2 9. [1.26

To be Joint Divisional Surgeon.

CITY OF CARDI FF CENTRE.

Dr. Robert Henry Longmoor, M.B., B.Ch., Cardiff City Division, 29. I I. 26

To be Divisional Superintendents.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTR E.

Ambulance Officer \Vlil ia m E. G. Cotter, Cardiff Gt. \iVestern Division, 29. 1.26

GLA}lORGAN CO UNTY CENTRE.

Private William James Bryant, Llangynwyd Division, 29.1 1.2r

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CENTRE.

Sergeant John Morgan, Fochri w Division, 29 11.26

To be Ambulance Officer-in-Charge.

MERIONETHSH IRE CENTRE.

Private Hugh Griffith \Vdliams, Blaenau- Festiniog Division , 10 11.26

To be Ambulance Officers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Algernon Hibberd, Aber-Blaengwynfi Division, 2.11.26

Sergeant Lewis Hunt, Nelson Division, 18.11.26

MERIONETH SHI RE CENTRE.

Private Thomas William Davies, Blaenau-Festiniog Division, 10.11.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Sergeant Walter Isaac Davies, Tylorslown Division, 10.11.26

Staff Sergeant Frederick Teale, Ferndale Division, 29.11.26

To be Lady Ambulance Officers.

M ONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Mary Hughes, Rhymney Nursing Division, 8.1 I.26

To be Staff Sergeant.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Sergeant Albert E. Williams, Ba rry Dock Division, 19.11.26

To be Sergeants.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corporal John Hadley, Nelson Division, r8 II.26

MERIONETHSHIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant Richard Davies, Blaenau-Festiniog Division, 10.11.26

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private Howell Thomas, Fochriw D ivision, 4.11.26

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Corporal David Morgan, Tylorstown Division, 10. 1.26

Corporal Thomas William Hopkins, Tylorstown Division , 10.11.26

To be Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Alfred Thomas, Neslon Division, 18.11.26

MERIONETHSHIRE CE TRE.

Private Iorworlh Jones, Blaenau-Festiniog Division, IO.Il.2 6

Private Robt. DaVid \VIlliams "" )) " BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private David Thomas Howells, Tylorstown Divis io n, 10. 11.26

Private John Griffith Dav ies, " " "

Private Thomas Morton Brooks, "

Private John Gray, Ferndale Division, 29. [1.26

Private John Phillip Pendry, Ferndale DIVIS ion, 29 11.26

Private \Villiam Glanville Griffiths, Ferndale DiVISion, 29 11.2 6

To be Divisional Treasurer. CENTRE.

Private John Pope Pontnewynydd D ivision, r. [1 26

To be Lady Divisional Treasurer.

MON;\IOUTHSHIRE CIt TRE.

Ambulance Sister Ceinwen Davies, Rhymney Nursing Div8.11.26

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Herbert E. Davies, Pontnewynydd Division, 1.1 r .2()

Private Alfred Thomas, Rlsca Division, 2. I 26

Private George MIles, Garndlffaith Division, 17. I!. 26 Transferred.

CITY OF C.\RDIFF CENTRE

Sergeant Ene Houston, from Barry Dock D ivis io n to Ham iton Division, New Zealand, 19 11.26

GLAMORGAN COUNfY CENTRE.

uivisional Supt. A. E. Robbins, from Penyrheol Division to City of Cardiff Centre, I. 11. 26 Cadet Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ffaldau [nstitute and Garw Dl yisio n, 1 I. J 1.26

General Interest.

DEATH OF EXECUTIVE OF F ICER.

With deep regret the Priory records the death of its Honorary Counsel, the Right Han. Sir Ellis J. E llis Griffith, Bart., P.c., K.C.

Sir Ellis was a Knight of Grace of the Order and to ok a keen interest in its activities. The establishment of a separate Priory in Wales he greatly appreciated a nd indicated his d e sire to assist in the building up of an Institution which his intimate knowledge of Wales enabl ed him to see would b e come a national asset. He was one of the first Executive Officers appointed by His Royal Highness the Grand Prior and was one of the Priory's Truste es As a member of th e Bye-Laws Drafting Committee he also gave valuable services.

The re- e lection of Executive Officers becomes an increasingly difficult problem for the next meeting of Chapter. In addition to the appointment of a succ essor to Sir Ellis Griffiths, the vacancy caused by the death of the late Bishop of St. David's will also need careful thought.

December,

1926.

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BRECKNOCKSH IRE CENTRE. PRESENTATION

OF CERTIFICATES.

A social evening was held at the Market Hall, Sennybridge, on Monday, November 8th. A large number of people representing the whole district were present at the tea arranged by a sub committee consisting of Mrs. James Powell, Sennybridge Mrs. Tom MISS Evans, Boilydedwh; Lady Lewis, and Miss Smith, Devynock.

A concert, organised by Mr. R ee s Price, was afterwards held at which Miss Williams of Penpont presided, supported by Miss Miller, Miss Isobel Thomas, Mrs. James Powell, Miss Margaret Davies, Mrs. T. Harris, Mrs. Edwards, Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E., and the Reverend David Jones An mteresting address on the value of ambulance traini ng was given by Sir Herbert Lewis and it was una nimously agreEd to form a Home Nursing Class.

For ty ·seven lad its signed the Roll and the Reverend David J ones, Vicar of D e vynock, kiodly undertook to be secretary.

eleven Ambulance Divisions, four Nursing and six Cadet U nits. A good standard of tfficiency is malOtained and a number of competitions are beld each year. The following new trophies, available fur competition in the Aberavon Corps, have been vfsted in the Trustees of the Priory :The" Thomas and Pugh" cup, open to Cadet Ambulance teams, the (( Lemuel Jones" cup. for Cadet Nursing teams, and "Dr. Phillips Novice" cup for Nursing teams.

PROGRESS IN NEATH DISTRICT.

Since the popular appointment of Sub-Commissioner Mr. David Martin Evans Bevan, in February lant, splendid progress bas been made in the N I.!ath Sub-District. New divisions at Cwmgwrach, Neath and Resolven have been established and new classes are being held in several villages. A Cadet Division of nearly forty members is in course of formation at Cadoxton, where the Commissioner has also interested a large num b tJ r of men with a view to their enrolment in the Brigade; and at Banwen, a Cadet Division will be established shortly. It is further intended to raise Cadet units in each di:;trict wh e re there is a Senior

Mertbyr Nursing Divisional Team.

Left to right: M. James (secretary), C. Lawrence, B. Marks Lewis, L. Daley, M. Everson, S. Williams (captain).

A number of men expressed a wish to have a First Aid Cla ss and it is hoped this can be arranged early in the new yea r.

Miss Williams distributed certificates to the successful students of last year's class and promised every assistance new Home Nursing Class. A vute of thanks to the b haIr man was proposed by Dr. Jeffries Powell and seconded y Dr. ] ames Powell.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

ABERA YON CORPS.

Divisions in the Aberavon Corps were in attendance at se veral functions recently held in the district. A large was on parade on British Legion Sunday T Day, and, at the invitation of the Mayor of Port a ot,. Mr. J. LeWIS, members took part in the civic processIOn on Sunday, November 14 th

t The. people in the Aberavon district take a keen 10 erest 10 the am bulance movement. There are now

Division and so ensure the future continuity and success of the Brigade in the Neath Sub-District.

PONTYPRIDD OFFICER HONOURRD.

A presentation was made to Corps Supt. William Evans at the Church Village Constitutional Club, Llantwit, on 4th November.

The chair was taken by Sub-Commissioner Dr. Washington Evans, who was supported by an enthusiastic gathering of am bulance workers including the following ;Mr. Tohn W. Davison, M B.E. Corps Supt. vV. Evans and Mrs. Evans, Corps Officer W. F. Townsend and Mrs. Townsend, Supt. W. H. Lewis, Ambulance Officer L. Parker, Ambulance Offic e r J. Dobbs, Mr. J. D. Morgan, Mr. G eorge Castle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Shines, Mrs. D. HOWElls, Mr. D. Evans, Mr. E. Evans, and Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E.

Corps Supt. William Evans was presented with a oil painting of himself inscribed as follows;-

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" Presented to Corps Supr. WIlliam Evans, H.S. B., by his friends to comm e morat e the honour conferred upon him by the Order." The presentation was made by the Commission e r for Wales, who referred to the excellent servic e s of Mr. Evans, who had b e en an active Brigade worker since 1910, when he enrolled in the Wattstown Division. His activity in the Pontypridci area had contributed largely to the raising of the Cwm Colliery Ambulance, Nursing. and Cadet Divisions, the Pontypridd G.W.R. and Trefor est Divisions. Officers and members of the Brigade held him in high esteem, and his work had b e en recognised by his e lection as an Honorary Serving Broth e r of th e Ord e r. Presenting him with th e insignia, Sir Herbert thanked him in the nam e of the Priory for his work and hop e d that the Brigade would continue for many years to benent by his advice and assistance.

A walking stick was present e d to Supt. Evans by Divisional Supt. W. H L e wis, on behalf of tb e Corps. As an old ambulance man, Mr. L e wis spoke of his intimate knowledge uf M.r Evans' services which had be e n a source of encouragement to all his colleagu es.

Supt. Evans gr a tefully acknowledged the tributes paid to h is work, and assur e d thos e present that he desired to assist the Brigade in every possible way as long as it was in his power. Speaking of the progr e ss made in the district , Mr. Evans referr e d to the excellent work of Ambulance Officer J Dobbs and Divisional Supt. Lewis.

At the close of a much appreciated entertainment, given by local artistes, Mr. G. Castle, chairman of the Constitutional Clu b, said the mem bers wished to associate themselves with the honour conferred upon Mr. William Evans, their Pr e sid e nt, and handed him, on their behalf, an illuminated address.

GAD E DANC E AT BLA E NGWYNF I.

BRI

0 ..1 Nov e mber 3rd, the Aber -Blaengwynfi Division held its second annual dancf'. Thtr c was a good attendance a nd the D ivision is grateful to thos e who helped in various ways to make the event a succ e ss. The duties of M.e. were carried out by Corporal D. Evans and Cadet Officer W. M. Turner was in charge of the refreshments. Eight couples entered for the waltz competition and the adjudicator, Mr. Mardy Morgan, assisted by Madam Grundy, gave a popular verdict in awarding the challenge bowl to Mr. W. D. Hanford and Miss Rosina Phillips, both of Blaengwynfi. Mrs. James Vaughan, wife of the late Ambulance Officer Vaughan, presented the bowl.

Th e Division has recommenced its ambulanc.e classes, which m e d on Tuesday evenings in the Workmen's Hall, at six o clock for boys under sixteen and sev e n o'clock for men. It is also intended to start a class for ladi e s as soon as a suffici e nt numb a r have enrolled. Those desiring to j oin are asked to communicate with th tJ Divisional Supt., Charles Terry, 55, J e rsev-road, Blaengwynfi. MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

PRES

E

NTA T ION AT TREDE GA R.

On Octub er 2 7th, at the Castle Hotd, Tredegar, ambulance awards were presented to the members of the Trede g ar and Nantybwch Ambulance Classes of the L.M. & S R Centre.

Mr. A Towns e nd presided, and was supported by Mr. C. H. Tait, D istrict Traffic Supt., Abergavenny ; Mr. F. J. Mansfield, Assistant Traffic Supt., Abergavenny; Dr. ISlac Crawford, Tred e gar ; Dr. W. F. Dunlop, Tred e gar; Mr. H. G. Davies, Stationmaster, Tredegar ; Mr. I. J. Restall,

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Schoolmaster, Sirbowy ; Mr. D. Humphri t s , Stationmaster, Mr . E. W. T. Morris, Hon. D istrict S ecretary, Ab t. rgavenny ; Capt. S. T. Beard, O. B.E., Ab e rgavenny ; Sir Herb e rt and L 'l dy L t wis.

Mr. e. H. Tait , in presenting th e awards, said th e success of the Tredegar Class re fl e cte d great credit on Dr. 1. Crawford, the lecturer, and on Co r ps Supt. W. Penb e rthy, the instructor. At Nantybwch most of the staff were qualified in first aid s and Mr. Tait paid high tribute to th e services of the instructor, Mr. F. Jones, which had t nabled the Nantybwch team to re pr e sent the S o uth Wal es District of the C Qmpmy for the past four years in the preliminary comp e tition, whicb was a splendid r e cord Refe rence was made to the Tredegar Locomotive team, which se cured first plaCe in the Pontypool competition, and to the S irhowy t e am, which carne third in the district competition

Mr. F. J. Mansfield proposed a vot e of thanks to Dr. Crawford and Supt. Penberthy, to whom presentatIons we r e made by Messrs. W Burridge and R. Roberts on b e half of the Tr e d e gar Class

The chairman announced that Dr. Crawford had been elected an Honorary Life M e mber of the Priory of Wal e s. He was very p roud of this honour and also tbe V e llum Vot e of Thanks awarded to Supt. P e nberthy for his lon g and devoted service.

Sir Herbert Lewis, K B E. , hand e d the awards to th e doctor and instructor, expressing the Priory's a ppr e ci ation of the services rendered.

Lady O B.E., present e d the gold medals issued by the Company for 15 ye a rs or more s Arvic e to Captain S T. Beard, O . B E. ( 30 y e ars) , W. Bric e (25 ye ars ) , W . Oliv e r ( 23 years), E. E. Grinham (21 ye ars) , E. W. T Morris (20 years) ! H. J. L t wis ( I8 ye ars), and J B t van ( 17 years).

ANN UAL IN S PECTIONS.

Sev e cal inspections we re conduct e d r e ce nt l y Ly SubCommissioner Capt. S T. B e ard, O.B.E.

The inspection of the Blackwood Div ision on the 8th N ovem ber revealed a satisfactory state of e fficiency. This was the first inspection since the rec ent rt-suscitation, of the unit, and the mann e r in which the t e sts were ca rried out was most f ncouraging Capt. S. T. Beard said the Division bad done exceedingly we ll in the short time.

S.l.tisfactory reports hav e been received on the insp e ction of the following Divisions in the Avon L1wyd Corps which took place on O c tober 16th and 17th :- A b e rsychan, Blaenavon, Pentwyn, G.undiffaith, Ab e rgavenny Ambulance Divisions and the Abersychan Cadet Division. Th e Inspecting Office r expressed great satisfaction with th e smartness of those on parade and the incr e ased strength o f the Corps and presented service medals to Divisional Supts .

H. J. Lewis, D e.M., W. H. Jones and Private A. Roberts

The Pontypool Division (Usk S e ction) and Usk Cade t Divisions were inspected on th e 19th October There was only one absentee from both units and e fficiency was displayed by all memb e rs.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

PRESENTATI O N TO CADET TEA II!

The Cardiff City Cadet Division, whose team won a brilliant success in the competition for the 81. Andrew 's cup on November 6th, was entertained at the Cardiff Juvenile Employm e nt Centre , Westgate-str e et, Cardiff, on November 19th .

This Cad e t unit, registered on May 25th last, is uniqu e inasmuch as all the boys we re recruited from the U nemployment Training Centre of the Cardiff Juvenile Welfar e

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C ouncil. By arrangement with the authorities, Ambulance a nd Nursing Officers gave voluntary le ctures in First Aid a nd Home Nursing to the boys at the Training Centre, and a large numb e r subsequently qualifi e d for enrolm r nt in the B rigade.

Among those pr es e nt we r e A mbul a nce Officer H. T. E vans, Cadet Office r A. H. Field, Lady Supt. Miss M. K ernick, Lady Cadet Offic e r Miss N Connor, Staff Officer J. 1. P e pper e ll, Mr. Ben Williams and Mr. I vor Williams, Sec re tary and H o norary S e cretary r e sp e cti vely, of the Juv en ile W e lf a re C ouncil , Councillor Fr e d Evans, C o unc!lJor J. Griffiths and oth e rs

Mr. W. M a b o n Abraham read a letter from the Comm issi o ner for Wal e s, who was unavoidably absent, congrat ulating the team on its success and e xpressing a hop e t ha t th e m e mbers wo uld c o ntil l u e t o k ee p themselv es effici ent to rend E:. r s e rvic e wh e n called upon to do so.

Command a nt S. Hay pres e nt e d the cup and silv e r me da ls t o the m e mb e rs o f th e t eam:- William Thomas (C lp tai n ), Ackerm a n, E dward Symons, James and Edw a rd J o hn. H e ex plain e d that the compe titi on or g an ise d e ach year by th e B ritish Red Cross So cie ty, wa s o pe n t o t e ams o f juv e nile organis3.tions in Ca rdiff a nd distr ict a n d th is was th e first occasion on which th e cu p had b e en tak e n aw ay from th e S o ci e ty Th e present wi nner s ha d g ain e d a fu ll p e rc e ntag E' of m a rks and were co mpl!mt n t e d b y t he a djudicat o rs o n th e ir e fficiency Cou n c ill o r F. E va ns who pr es ided, congratulated th e bo ys on t he ir a chi e ve m e nt and sa id the c i tiz e ns of Card iff ha d rea s o n to b e pr o ud of th e se H e was very glad they ha d b e c o m e affi liat e d to th e Ord e r o f St. John, in Whic h , as th e ir e ffi cie ncy h a d sh o wn, th l Y were taking a kee n IDt e re st , and h e h o ped th e ir succ e ss would prove an tncent ive t o c o ntinu e d and increased enthusiac:m.

B e n Will ia ms, who has taken most interest in this work said h e would have pleasure in reporting the progr es s made to the next meeting of the Cardiff Juv e nile :Velfa re Co uncil. H e then presented awards to the follow109 mem b e rs of the Cardiff Nursin g Cadet Division, all of who m we re s ucc essful at the Horn e Nursing examination he ld la st month :- Lilian German, Grace McCreadie, Av eni Noott, B e ryl Smart, Dorothy Staines, Violet Hamilto n, Wh itehead, El izab e th Pugh and J e an McCreadie.

Mr . B e n Williams congratulate d Miss M Kernick and Miss N. C ?nn?r, whose thorough training was reflected in the exa mlDatIOn re sults.

A programm e of music arranged by the Cardiff Lyric C once rt Party was gr e atly appreciated and a vote of thanks fo r their voluntary services was proposed by Staff Officer Pe ppe re ll and seconded by Councillor J. Griffiths.

LORD MAYOR'S ApPR E CIATION.

The Priory was invited to send a contingent of the Bngade to accompany the Lord Mayor Alderman William Gr ey, to divine service on Sunday, J 4th November. Fifty members of the ambulance and nursing diVISIOns lD the City of Cardiff Centr e reported at Cathays Pa rk, and took part in t?e civic procession to the Hope Ba pttst Church, Cowbrtdge -road. The parade was in charge of Acting Corps Supt. W. H. Johnson and members of the ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions were present. 9fficers included Ambulance Officers W. Cotter, A. J H. T. Evans, Lady Divisional Supt. Miss M : Kermck, Lady Ambulance Officers Miss J. Painter, Mlss R. N urton, and Miss G Richards. The cadets were ICn charge of Cadet Officers Mr. A. H. Field and Miss N. o nnor.

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The following letter has been received from the Lord Mayor :-

" My dear Sir Herbert Lewis, I should like to be allowed through you to express to all the members of the male and female units of the Order of St. John who attended the service at Hope Baptist Church, Cowhridge-road, on Sunday last, my sincere thanks for their kindness in supporting me on this occasion.

me great such a splendid orgaOisatlon represented III the CIVIC procession, and I was greatly impressed by the smart appearance of your members.

B elieve me, Yours very sincerely, (S d. ) Wm. Grf!Y, Lord ::'Iayor ."

ABERDARE CENTRE.

CYNON VALLEY CORPS.

The annual Cburch Parade of tbe Cynon VaHey Corps took place on Sunday, October .1.st, at St. Winifred's Church, Penrhiwceiber. The service was conducted by the Rev R J. Jones, B. A. The Penrhiwceiber band head e d the parad e which was in cbarge of Corps Surgeon Dr. J. C. Ogilvi e and Staff Officers Gomer Davies H: Evans. Over 250 ofticers and men were pres e nt, IncludlDg Corps Officers W. J Morgan, R. J. Griffiths D. Evans, L'ldy D ivisional Supts. N, Owen, L Lady Officers Mi3s Ow e n, Mrs. Hyde, and Mrs. MIlls, DIVISIOnal Supts. D. J. Drew, D. Jenkins, S Lewis, W. Jackson, Am bulance Officers S Stanford, A T. Morgan, D. J. Jonathan, E. Webb, J. Collins, C. W. Gregory and E. How -:-

The Cynon Valley Corps has commenc e d the winter session with great enthusiasm. First Aid and Home Classes for men and women are being organised ID all parts of the district. A class has b e en started at Aberdare for the mem bers of the local police force and fire brigades, a male class at the Gadlys Chapel and another is being formed at Llwydcoed.

The work of the Medical Comforts Depots is similarly progressing, and the public in the Aberdare district are reaping great benefits from the activities of the ambulance and nursing m e mbers in the centre.

The Ambulance Division is conducting a of SpeCIal which are held every fortnight lDdependently of the first aid and borne nursing classes. On October 8th, an interes ting lecture on "Tuberculosis" was giv.e n by J?r. H. M. Williams, Abercynon. Mr. Gwilym Grtffiths, mstructot, Ab e rcynon Rescue Station lectured on "Mine Gasses and th -: ir Effects" on October 22nd, on the. 5th November, "Vitamins" was the subject of an mterestmg addr e ss by Corps Surgeon Dr. J. C. Ogilvie. These lectures are being we ll attended and greatly apprp.ciattd by the Division.

COMMISSIONER'S RESIGNATJON.

The resignation of Dr. R. Baird Milne has been received with regret.

Dr. Milne has been closely identified with every effort towards the development of ambulance work in this district for the past ten years. Befot"e the establishment of the Aberdare Centre, when Dr. Baird Milne b :- came Commissioner, he had alrea?y given years of in instructing those connected the local collIenes, railwaymen, m.em bers of the pohce force and the general pu blic in First AI? and Home Nursing. His personal interest in the Bngade has been a source of encouragement to all Divisions, and his generosity in presenting trophies for am bu-

lance competition has created a helpful spirit of rivalry in the Brigade. In 1923 Dr. Milne was admitted to the Order as an Honorary Serving Brother, and it is pleasing to know he intends to continue his activities on behalf of the Order in Bridgend, where he now resides.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE. PRESENTATION

OF AWARDS.

The annual social and presentatil)n of awards to members of the Merthyr Borough Division took place on October 30th at Abermorlais N ear ly 200 officers and members with th ei r frieLds and visitors from the surrounding Divisions were entertained to tea, which was served by the nurses. Mr. Tohn Morgan presided at the dist ri bution of awards, and congratulated the Division on its readiness to serve at all times.

Mrs. H. E. Thomas handed efficiency awards to the members, and medals were presented to the following winners of th e Taft Valley Ambulance League by Mrs. W. H. Johns :-Individual test -1st, Corporal J. Davies; 2nd, Pte. ' Ivor Williams. League winnerS-1st, Merthyr B team, cODBisting of Ptes. 1. Williams (Captain), E. Davies, J. V. Evans, E. Hill and D. T. Smith; 2nd, Merthyr A team, consisting of Ptes. D. H. Williams (Captain), J. Casey, G. Rees, D. J. Lewis and A. L. Davies.

A programme of music was arranged by local artistes, and an enjoya ble evening concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

News in Brief.

The collection taken at St. John ' s Parish Church, Cardiff, on Armistice Day was again given to the Priory by the kindness of the Vicar and Churchwardens. These offerings, which are sent from a number of places of worship in Wales, not only assist the Priory to meet its obligation, but are a great en couragem en t to its workers and are much appr e ciated.

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WITHIN the covers of a neat and well written little book of fifty pages Dr. Vernon Newton sets out a wonderful series of tabulated facts and po ints contained in the First Aid and Nursing Manuals of the Association. He merits our congratulations on the successful way in which he has carried out his task. At the same time his re5ults are in places just a little disappointing because the usefulness of the "aid-tomemory" system depends on the mnemonic which should give a clue to the list of facts under consideration. As we might expect, the l ists are free frorr error, if we except one big historical blunder. On. p. 35, Dr. Newton names Dr. Esmarch of Kiel (wh o began his First Aid Lectures in r882) as "the inventor of the triangular bandage" wherea<; the credit for this invention really belongs to Dr. Mayor of Lausanne who first described it in 1831.

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FOR NOT HAVING FIRST AID Box.

On Monday, November 22nd George Downie, fish curer' Horn Hill, Lowestoft, was summoned before the Mavor ( Mr. A. Evans ) for failing- to provide facilit ies for washing by employees at his factory there on November 12th, and further with failing to provide a first aid box, contrary to the pro visi ons of the Factory Acts.

Mr. Whiteside, Inspector of Factories ( orwich), who prosecuted, said the prosecution was taken under the welfare order issued by the Secretary of State for securing the welfare of workers in the fish curing establ is hments of Norfolk and Suffolk. The order relating to washing facilities provided tha t towels, soap, and warm water should be supplied.

The Mayor said that although a technical offence had been committed, the Bench considered it a trivial offence, and dismissed both summonses on payment of 5s. costs in ea ch case.-East Anglian Daz'ly Times.

Toy BALLOON DEATH.

That a boy aged 7, swallowed a toy balloon and died in his father 's arms while being rushed to the surgery was stated at an inquest, when the verdIct was Accidental death, The father said the balloon was an advertiser's sample, and he gave it to his little boy, warning him to be careful not to swallow it. The boy was playing with the toy when he left home

He had not gone far when he heard footsteps and saw h is son following him. Suspecting that he had swallowed the balloon, he picked him up and rushed him to a surgery.-Sunday Pictorial.

PIECE OF WOOD IN SHOULDER.

After colliding with a horse and trap when motor-cycling, a young man was admitted to the Radcliffe Infirmary He ha d a broken jaw and injury between the eyes and a swelling nea r the left shoulder giving of a deformi ty. Afte r remaining unconscious for nearly three hours he died.

When a post mortem examination was made the surgeons were astonished to find that a piece of the shaft of the tra p measuring r r! inc hes was in the body near the shoulder.

The wood had apparently entered between the eyes and had been driven downwards at the back of the windpipe and had come to rest by dislodging the shoulder blade, which gave the appearance of a deformity. Except for the injury between the eyes there was no indicat on that there had been any penetration.- Tlu People.

Mr. A. Firth, whose advertisement appears III thi s Journal, informs us that he is receiving complaints from purchasers of his stretchers regarding the non -delivery of same. He points out that this is due to the Railwa y Company, as he has adequate stocks to me e t all demands.

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TREAT,:\lENT 01 ASPRO POISONING.

C B. (Leeds).- I n practice recently we were asked to give treatment of Aspro Poisoning. I replied that, as I did not know what Aspro contained, I would withold emetic and treat as laid down in Textbook on pp. 155 and 156? The list of poisons and the instructions of Chapter VI. of T extbook are both based on conditIon of patient's rnouthbu rned or not burned. For this reason the name of any poison a nd its peculiar effects are not necessarily of any concern to firs t a iders who must treat for burning or non-burning poison. As you did not know the effects of Aspro (which is a special for m of Aspirin made in Australia) you should have asked if pa t ent s lips and mouth were burned ( hang the stain You wo uld then have been told that that they v. ere not; and conseq.uently you would not have erred in withholding emetic whIch should be given. provided that patient was conscious and a ble to !;wallow._ CORBE1 FLETCHER

Ex \\ffNATION HOWLER.

E. W. ( Victoria), -In a recent examination a candidate was asked to describe the breathing of patient suffering from a severe attack of Apoplexy, and startled us all when she replied :-" BreatlLiJlX would be sterilised.!" Good! Next, please! !-N.C.F.

TREAT:\IENT OF CARBOLIC POI SONING.

H. W. (Horwood).-I n a recent Brigade Re-examination I was asked, the treatment of Carbolic Acid Poisoning. The accepted my answer but evinced surprIse when I saId that I would give Epsom Salts. Indeed he challenged me on this point and ended by warning to be. in use of Epsom Salts in Carbolic Acid POlsonlDg." Probably I was penalised for my adherence to T,extboo,k ,; .ask your advice because obviously opInIOn IS dIVIded on the efficiency of this reputed antIdote, and because I want to know how I should answer on a future occasion.

The Re-examination being based on Textbook, examiners accept as co.rrect answers taken from Textbook. I do t, belIeve that you were penalised because your examIner, as a. Brigade Surgeon, must have that you named, t,he antIdote specified in Textbook. Probably he was glvlDg you a. friendly hint that the Textbook (like other theC al.manuals) IS wro,ng Epsom Salts is not really b antI dote for CarbolIc ACId, WIth which statement I agree ecau,se, one day, I burned my hand with this and neutralised the burn with Tincture of Iodine.

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FRACTURES OF PELVIS AND FEMUR

W. W. (Cheltenham).-At a recent practice we had to tn at a man supposed to be suffering from Simple Fractures of Pelvis and of Femur in its upper third. I treated as laid down in Textbook for Fracture of Thigh and slipped some extra padding beneath long outside splint so as to prevent undue pressure on pelvis. Was this correct? Please advise.

Yes, because from the First Aid point of view the fractured femur is the more serious injury and the one for which prompt treatment is most likely to prevent aggravation of injury. I question, however, the value of the padding inserted because the long outside splint is not likely to cause pressure on pelvis. -N.C.F.

MEDDLESOME FIRST-AID.

J, B. (B urnside).-The other day I treated a man who, while playing football seven days prevz'ously, was kicked on shin of right leg. As the Textbook ( Rule 8, p. 84) states that "wounds heal best if kept dry," I applied dry boracic lint and was, therefore surprised, when two days later I re-dressed the wound, to find dressing saturated with matter and blood. Please tell me what I should do with this?

You should do what you ought to have dODe in the first place. In other words, you should have appl ied a dry dressing and told patient to report to his own doctor, refusing point blank to do anything further, except under the doctor's orders. Re-dressing of wounds by First Aiders is contrary to common sense no less than to the Principles of First Aid and the Regulations of Brigade ( p o 52, par. I1).-N.C,F.

FR ACTURED BASE OF S KULL

W. S. ( Dunton ).- With Fractured Base of Skull, should I be right if I packed ice round patient's head and applied hot-water bottles to lower extrem ities and pit of stomach. I welcome your kind help.

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former condition is present, then you must treat as on pp. 143 and 144 of Textbook; but if the latter, then you must treat as on p. 145 where you will find instructions to apply cold. Personally I would prefer repeated applic.ation.of water cloths to patient's head than '.1 w.lth Ice": and in any case such treatment IS only Justified If It can be done without delaying til?' one moment patient's removal to doctor.-

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D RESSI NG BANDAGE FOR HAND.

R. (Neath).-With reference to Dressing Bandag e for Hand (Textbook p. 162), I read the fig.ure as hand placed on table and knot tied on back of Wrist. Please tell me if my reading is correct.

Yes.-N.C.F.

FOREIGN BODY IN STOMACH.

W B. (Horwich).-I n a recen.t competitio.n we to describe treatment of foreign body (sixpenny piece) tn a child's stomach. The Judge wanted us ( I) .to send for doctor (2) to emetic and purgative; ( 3) to examine motions for COtn, and (4) to watch further symptoms. As this emergency is .not na:ned tn Textbook, I ask if you consider the questIOn a fair one.

I agree that the question was not a fair one and that alI comp et ition tests should be confined strictly to the Textbook.

CARBOLIC POISONING AND INSENSIBI LITY.

C.K. ( Brumley ). -In a recent competition patient was stated to be seen to drink (rom a bottle and to fall (rom a scaffold (30 feet up ) to ground. He was then found to be UDconscious and to be suffering from Compound Fracture of Right Femur complicat ed by injury. to artery. His breatb smelt stongly of CarbolIC ACid . I treated Concussion and Fractured Femur i but, as I am com-

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pletely in the dark as to treatment of Carbol!c Acid Poisoning in this case, I appeal to you for suggestIOns. Your treatment of Concussion and w0l:1ld cover the Collapse associated with CarboItc ACid POlsontng ; and, as patient remains unconscious, all you could do. woul.d be to hasten treatment and of patient to medical ald. -

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TREATMENT OF ADDOl\fINAL WOUND.

B.R. (St. Ives ).- In a recent competition we had to treat a man su pposed to be suffering frof!! vertical wound of abdominal wall with organs protruding. Afterwards, th e Judge stated that patient. should be kept flat, whethe r abdominal wound was vertical or transverse. Perhaps so; but in a Comp.etiti.on the. detailed mark s should be allotted in accordance With InstructlOns?f Te.xtboo k' which control the tests, and not in accordance With person.al opinions of officiating So the Jud.ge I.n this case also was only statmg hiS own views as to what \0 h iS experience was the correct treatment.- .C.F.

INDISCRI l\IlNATE USE OF I ODINE.

L. A. ( Manchester ).-In the third edi tion of Aid Manual there is a grave warnmg against indiSCrimina te use of Iodine" which does no good, and may even do har rl by damaging a sensitive skin." Please tell. me how I may recognise cases in which a 2 per solu.tlOn of I.odlne IS likely to prove mjurious and those tn which It will pro ve efficacious.

If you paint the wound and tissues once Mild Tincture of Iodine and then allow It to dry before coveTIn g with dressing, you will never be guilty of H us e of Iodine." The warning has been rep eatedly given tn the se columns and is well-timed because Iodtne IS too ofte n regarded as the universal remedy for all conditions and a emergenc ies.-N. C.F.

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The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem .

Edited by ARTHUR B, DALE.

EDITORIAL,

ambulances are in charge of Divisions, and at other suitable towns where no motor ambulance is attached.

(2) Intermediary ambulance stations to be formed from 5 to 8 miles apart to link up the main ambulance stations, such stations to be called First Aid Posts.

The Road Service Scheme.

THE British public must vIew with apprehension the eve r increasing toll of life and limb on the King's highway, for it is estimated that no fewer than 150,000 persons are killed or injured in the space of twelve months. This is a total three times gr ater thln the total British killed, wounded, missing, and prisoners of war in the South African War, and not far short of four times the number wounded in the second battle of Ypres.

In view of this great increase in the number of road accident s, due mainly to mod e ra traffic developments there are still driv e rs and modern p edestrians who ignore the eleme ntary instincts of safety and self preservation in spite of the fact of the educational work which has been done by the Safety -first movement, in endeavouring to educate the public to guard against these risks. The obv.ious fact remains that a host of swift and unwieldy vehI cles is being set loose day by day upon roads which we re not d e signed for modern traffic requirements.

?n view of this incr e ase in road accidents, th e Home Service Ambulance Committee of the Order of S1. John and th B" h e ntIS Red Cross SOCIety, are organising an effort to be mad b th' e y en umts to extend theIr sphere of activity to m eet the new conditions. This work, of course, as our know, is already carried out by somt of the IVISlons of the St. John Am bulance Brigade, and some even gone to the ex tent of placing road first-aid cab Inets in their districts.

.It is now considered desirable that a general sch e me applIcable to the whole country should be adopted with s uch variations as local circumstances may demand. Th e llDes on which it is considered an adequate road service should be built up, is as follows :_

(I) Main am bulance stations formed at all towns where

(3) First Aid Posts to consist of: - PersonnelEquipment.

(4) Patrols on cyles and cars to be arranged on Bank Holidays and week-ends during the summer months and detail e d for such duty by the officer-in-charge of the unit at the main ambulance station.

(5) Each member of a section to carry a carry a card bearing his or her name and address, unit to which attached, First Aid qualification , and telephone numbers of the nearest doctor and motor ambulance.

(6) The Police R.A. C. and A. A. Scouts, and certifi. cated members af local volunteer fire brigades, to be asked to co-operate with sections.

The responsibility for the instruction of personnel, formation and maintenance of First Aid Posts, to rest with the County Organizations of the Order and Society. With a view to preventing overlapping in counties where a joint org a nization of the Order and Society does not exist, the scheme for the county should be drawn up jointly by the County Commissioner of the Brigade and County Director of the Society.

The H ospitallcrs' Club.

AT the invitation of the members of the Hospitallers' Club the members of the Lady Hospitallers' Club joined with them in a meeling at St. John'S Gate on December 17th to hear H W. Fincham, Esq., F.S.A., lecture on (I The Order of St. John Pilgrimage 1926./1

After the members of both Clubs and their friends and among ot.h.e rs Edmund Fras e r, Esq., Knight of Justice and BaIlIff; Mrs. Lancelot Dent, Lady Supt.-in-Chief Brtgade Overseas; Colonel R. C. Bingham, D.S.O., the newly elected Secretary of the Order and Captain A. N. Cahusac, Secretary of the As[;ociation numbering over 100,

had partaken of light refreshments in the Council Room over the Gate, they proceeded to the Chapter Hall where Mr. Fincham's lecture and personal experiences delivered in his usual most lucid and entertaining manner was listened to with rapt attention. The magnificent set of slides shown, many from Mr. Fincham's own photographs, gave a vivid idea of what was seen by the Pilgrims.

At the conclusion Mr. Langley Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the Order for granting the use of the Council Room and Chapter Hall to the Clubs, this was seconded by Dr. Gertrude Grogan and carried most heartily and graciously responded to by Mr. Edmund Fraser.

The vote of thanks to Mr. Fincham proposed by the vice-President of the Hospitallers', Mr. Knight, and seconded by the President of the Lady Hospitallers', Mrs. Franklin, was carried by acclamation. Mr. Fincham in his reply acknowledged the help of Mr. Jackson, who had lent and worked the lantern.

fetters to the &tiitor.

We are t" "0 way tor tie opi"io"s e:xpessei., fir In statef1U"ts made, b, Correspondents.-EDITOR.

"AIDS TO MEMORY FOR FIRST AID STUDENTS AND NURSES."

DEAR SIR,-I notice that in his review of my book At'ds to Memory for First Aid Students and Nut- ses in last month's FIRST AID, your reviewer states that I am in error in attributing the origin of the Triangular Bandage to Professor Esmarch. I should be very glad to know on what authority he bases his statement. That this form of bandage is usually associated with the name of Esmarch is, I think, clearly proved by the following passages from the first three books I recently consulted On the matter.

Ambulance Lectures, by Dr. Lionel A. Weatherby, M.D., rewritten in I882 (and therefore written by a contemporary of Esmarch), contains the following lines on page 66:Bandage. Professor Esmarch has introduced this form of bandage, and when I tell you that it can be applied in no less than thirty-two different ways."

Secondly, Dr. J. K. Watson's Handbook for Nurses (Sixth Edition), page 442, contains the following words :-" The Triangular Bandage (Esmarch's) is also used to form three bandages (broad, medium, narrow)."

And thirdly, Drs. F. M. Caird and C. W. Cathcart in their Surg ical Handbook (Fifteenth Edition), writing of the Triangular Handkerchief, state that "Esmarch, of Kiel, has specially drawn attention to their use in military surgery." Had they contained a grave" historical blunder," surely these books would not have gone through their many editions without correction.- Yours faithfully,

VERNON NEWTON.

[The repetition of an error does not make it true in substance and in fact. Our authority is an epoch-making book called PojJular Surgery" from the French of M. Mayer, M.D. (of Lausanne," and translated by Thomas Cutler, M.D. This book (a copy of which we possess) was publiShed in London in 1836, and in his preface Dr. Cntler states that Dr. Mayor published his pamphlet in 1831. It contains an appendix in which uses of "triangular handkerchief," as originally suggested by Dr. Mayor, are accurately described. While, therefore, we agree that Dr. Esmarch jJopularised the triangular bandage, we possess positive proof that he did not invent it ; and this, our view, appears to us to coincide with the statements of authorities quoted above.-EDITOR.]

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St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation. Ipswich Centre.

The annual meeting was held at the Town Hall on December 13th, the Mayor of the Borough (Mr. C. E. Tempest) presiding. His worship, who was accompan ie d by the Mayoress, was supported by Major Hassock (C o mmissioner for No. 10 District, the Assistant Commissio ner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades), Miss A Bohun Coulc her (hon. secretary), Mr. T. R. Parkington (hon. treasur er) Mr. T. Edgar Mayhew (hon. auditor), together with officers and members of the Ipswich Ambulance an d Nursing Corps.

The Mayor read an apology for absence from rh e Borough Coroner (Mr. H. M. Jackaman), who, in his official capacity, expressed appreciation of the good wor k done by the mem bers of the Association. He added the late Miss Coulcher's name would always be associa te d with the present beneficent mode of ambulance transp ort in the town and locality. His worship alluded to th e work undertaken by the Order of St. John as being on e of the greatest of the services to the community at large, H e subsequently presented various awards which had bee n gained duriug the past twelve months. Long serv ice medals for fifteen years' service were handed to Miss A. Bohun Coulcher and to Miss E. M. Hart (Lady Supt. in charge of the Medical Comforts Depot).

Dr. Hossack, in a long speech worthy of a fu ll er report, gave a survey of the excellent work which had bee n performed by members of the Brigade in this dist rI ct, giving details of both the transport service and public du ti es undeltaken. Ipswich was represented this year, for t he first time, in the competition for the "Perrott" Sh ie ld owing to the Moka Division (Lady Supt. Missock) winn ing the champion trophy of the District in the "Ellist on II Cup.

The Commissioner mentioned that the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital authorities had a list of men and women members of the Brigade who were prepared to give blood for transfusion to people when there was no other chance of saving their lives. One of their members, P te. Alfred Offord, within a month had given one pint of bl ood on two occasions for the becefit of such patients.

In conclusion, the doctor referred to the latest phi lan· thropic work to be undertaken in the co-operation of t he Order with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. He proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor.

In seconding, Mr. Parkington appealed for his support in raising the public conscience to the work which was being done by the Association.

Dr. Eades rderred to the large increase in the number of road accidents, and he said that, owing to the human element not having kept pace with the progress of science, ignorance, thoughtlessness, selfishness, preoccupation and impatience were taking their daily toll. He appealed to his audience to make it a matter of study as to how the number of accidents could be curtailed, if not altogether prevented.

Mr. Mayhew, who has been connected with the move. ment for over forty years, supported the resolution.

January, 19 2 7. - FIRST

Great Western Railway Centre. LLANELLY.

The annual social gathering in connection with the Lla nelly first aid class took he form of a concert at which t he Mayor, Councillor Frank Rees, presided. A large

number of examination and other awards were distribut e d, including two gold efficiency medals (15 years) and one gold bar (20 years).

About 300 persons attended, and the excellent musical programme provided was much appreciated. During the evening the class lecturer, Dr. Sidney Williams, was made the recipient of a handsome silver cake basket, subscribed

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for the class members as a token of appreciation of his serVIces.

MAIDENHEAD.

Sir Felix J. C. Pole, Man\l.ger, was present at a joint distribution of ambulance awards to policemen, railwaymen, and St. John Ambulance Brigade cadets. In the course of his address, Sir Felix congratulated all the recipients upon their success and in working together in so good a cause. He presented the class lecturer with a clock and wireless set on behalf of the class members.

GLOUCESTER.

In the annual contest for the Gloucester City Ambulance Sbield held recently at the Old Corn Exchang e' the trophy WiS won by the G. W.R. team with 119 marks, the L. M. & S R. team were second with 105 marks, and Gloucester Garage and Wagon Works with 105. The judges were Drs. Stallman and Hebblethwaite.

Tbe shield and prizes were presented by the Mayoress, Mrs. D. E. Finlay. Orchestral selections were rendered during tbe proceedings.

WEST EALING.

The annual distribution or'awards to members of tbe West Ealing class was held at the Drayton Court Hotel, and took tbe form of a smoking conC Ert. Mr. W. J. Hawkes, stationmaster, presided, and the presentations were made by Mr. W. D Anderson (assistant divisional supt.), who spoke appropriately of the voluntary nature of first aid work.

Although the railways had passed through a critical year, it was stated that the number of successful ambulance examinees for the year in the Condon A Division was only 12 less than in 1925-349 as compared with 3 6 r.

A figure prominent in ambulance circles has recently retired frum active railway service in the person of Mr. W. A. Furber, who entered the G. W.R. service in 1889, and since 1904 bad been on tbe staff of the Station Superint e ndent. Mr. Furber bas many first aid competition successes to his credit, is an Honorary Serving Brother of the Order of St. J obn, and a holder of the Company's new quarter-century efficiency medal. For many years he captained the team r e presenting the G.W.R. in the Interrailway competition.

Mr. Furber's portrait is No. I7 10 the group of medallists which appears on page 17 I.

We have pleasure in glvmg a reproduction of the new medal (see page 17 ) awarded by the directors of the Great Western Railway to mEmbers of the staff of that Company who have twenty-five years first aid efficiency to credit.

The medal was instituted to mark the 30th anniversary of the formation of the G W.R. C entre of the St. John Ambulance Association in November last, and has bc:en carried out in gold and enamel, embodying in colours the Great Western Railway Coat of Arms and the eight · pointed cross of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Portraits of the 41 recipients of the medal in this, its first year of issue, appear on page I7 I, and the names of the medallists are given on this page.

AID January, 19'27

1. Baker, Hy., Stourbridge 22. Johson, J. J., Bristol Junction 23. Jones, C. E., Stafford-

2. Banks, Henry, Reading road

3. Barnett, S. C., Paddington 24. Jones, E. 0., Swansea

4 · Batt, J. H. P Readtng :!). Lu ca s, Merthyr

S. Bevan, W. J., Swansea 26. Merrick, S. \N , Blrmingham

6. Bolton, F S., Birming- 27. l\Iundy, A. R., Glouces· ham ter

7. Brown, G. H., Stourbridge 28. Overbury, C., Birmin sJunction nam

8. Burgess, G. A., Old Oak 29. Parker, R. H, Cwm BarCommon goed

9. Carden, G. H., Leaming- 30. Rice, J., Newton Abbot tOn Spa 3I. Richardson, E., Stafford·

10. Connelly, J. J., Bristol road

II. Cridge, F., Bristol 3::!. Robinson, L. G., Glou-

12. Curtis, C., Bath c ester

13. Daniell, \V. H. J., Glou- 33 · Roost, J , Taunton cester 34 Roost, W. G., Taunton

14. Drinkwater, C. T. Glou- 35· Scaplehorn, J. J., Old Oak cester Common

15. Evans, F. Stafford-road 36. Smith, F. V., Stourbrid ge

16. Ford, J. C., Severn Tun- Junction nel Junction 37. Storey, G., Newport

17. Furber, W. A. G, Royal (Hig h-street ) Oak 38. Strickland, G, ewp ort

18. Gaffney, W., Paddington ( Dock-street )

19. Harding, W., Newport 39. Thorne, A., Taunton

20. Hill, J. H., ewport 40. Walters, G. E., Staffol'd(Dock-street) road

21. Hopkins, C. J., .l ewport 41. vV ldd ecombe, G A., New· (Dock-street) ton Abbot

It is surely e loquent t pstimony to the spirit in our midst that so many members in the serv ice continue for successive years to devote their leisur e hours to acquir e and maintain a knowledge which may be u sed for the benefit of fellows when involVing personal injury arise.

L. «N.E. Railway Centre.

During 1926, 170 district ambulance classes were formed on the L.N.E.R., at which nearly 4,200 of the company's employ e es who were desirous of obtainin g a of first-aid work attended. No less than 3,7 88 members of these classes were successful in qualifying for first-aid certificates or other awards granted by the St. John Ambulance Association in England and the St. Andr ew'S Association in Scotland. As showing the keen int erest taken by railwaymen in ambulance work, it may be mentioned that 132 teams took part in competlt io ns organised by railway company as well as in many other competitions outside the railway service.

An indication of the many opportunities which railway m e n have of putting their knowledge to prac ti cal use and rendering first-aid to the injured is shown by the fact that, in the company's north-eastern area alone, no less than 65,000 cases of first-aid assistance were during the year, many of which were in connection WIth road accidents.

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St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc. DECEMBER, 1926

The Acting Chief Commissioner has following appointments, promotions, res ignations :-

TO BE COR PS SURGEON.

NO.3 ( WESTERN) DISTRICT.

AID.-

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer William Henry vVeatherhead, Luton Division, 26.II.26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Sydney Stainforth, Crowle Division, 13.--p6

NO.6 DI STRICT.

Ambulance Officer J Ohll Butler, Gateshead Fell Division, 2412.26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Walter Lee Watton, Horsham Division, 2.12.26

David Shaw Gordon, M.B, B.Ch., B.A.O., Camberley and Frimley Division, 14.12.26

sanctioned the transfers and

Divisi onal Surgeon Frederick Herbert Maberley, M. R. C. S., L.R.C.P L.S.A., Birmingham Corps, 30.] T.26

O. 8 DISTRICT.

Divisi onal Surgeon Lieut.-CoL Charles Henry James, C.I.E., F.R.C.S., I.M.S.(R )., Borough of Reigate Corps, 30 1 1.26

T O BE CORPS SUPT.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Edwa rd Graham, Haslingden Corps, 3°.11.26

No.8 DISTRICT.

Divisi onal Surgeon Lieut.-Col. Charles Henry James, C.I.E., F.R.C.S., .(R)., Borough of Reigate Corps, 30 11.26

TO BE LADY CORPS SUPT.

NO.3 ( WE TER T) DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. Phyllis Hornblower Lee, Birmingham Corps, II.I2.26

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

No. II DISTRICT.

Supt. Joseph T. Henneker, Ashford Corps, roo 2.26

TO BE LADY OOR PS OFFIC ElR.

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Mrs. :;\l ary Ellen Allcock, Bulecroft Main Corps, 30.11.26

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Eric St. Clair Garner, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P , Twywell Nursing Division, Kettering Corps, 3 12.26

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Henry Ward Dennett, M.B., Ch .B ., Chadderton Division, 29· II .26

Alexa nder Nicol Gordon, M.B., Ch.B., Darwen Nursing Div ision, 29.11.26

Willia m Adamson Simpson, M.D., D.P.H., Preston Headquarters Division, Preston Corps, 16. 12.26

No.6 DISTRICT

John James Gilchrist, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., Hebburn Division, 23. 1 1.26

Eric Henry Milner, M.B., Ch.B., Driffield Nursing Division, 7·12.26

No.8 DISTRICT.

Derrick John Martin, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M Hastings Division, 2.12.26 Phillips, M.A., M.D., M.R.C.S , L.R.C.P., Guildford .DIVISIon, Guildford Corps, TO.12 .26

DaVid Shaw Gordon, M.B., RCh., B.A.O., Camberley and Fnmley Division, 14. 12 26

No. 12 (IRISH) DISTRICT.

RIchard :B. Nightingale, L.R.C.P.&S., St. Stephen's Green NurslOg Division, 3. II 26

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISfRICT.

Ambulance Officer Richard Mills Bournemoeth Division, 29·12.26

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL

No. 2 D [STRICT.

Mrs. Mary Skrine, Bath Nursing Division, 22.1 26

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Mabel Jane Hillson, Leamington Spa Nursing Divison, 24 11.26

NO.3 ( EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Adela F. E. Dickson, Wellingboro' Headquarters Nursing Division, 30. 11.26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Dr. Christina Rose La ine, Crewe Nursing Division, 15.12.26

NO.5 DISTRIC T.

Lady Ambulance Officer Elsie S. Stanton, Mapperley Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps, 10 12.26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Miss Agnes H. Withers, A.R.R.C., Guildford Nursing Division, Guildford Corps, 10.12.26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Sergt. Hugh Samuel King, No. 55 (Southall) Division, 22.11.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Frederick George Charles Schoof, Slough Division, 6.12.26

James Humphries, Bournemouth Division, 17.12.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Robert Pender Richards, Handsworth Division, 6.12 26

Charles Bollams, vVelbeck Colliery Division, New Hucknall Collieries Corps, 3 12.26

John Smith, Crowle Division, 17.6.26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

John Gate Sidney King, Horsham Division, 7.12.26

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. 1 DI STRICT.

Mrs. May Beatrice Waters, No 45 (Padding-ton) Nursing Division, 17.11.26

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Gwendoline Bessie Woodham, Buckingham Nursing Division 4. 12 . 26

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Kathleen Woodhead, Felixstowe Nursing Division, 2.12.26

TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

No. DISTRICT.

Miss Lizzie Young, East Croydon and Addiscombe Nursing Division, 13.12.26

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Irene Penelope Page, Weilingborough Headquarters Nursing Division, 30.12.26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Miss Agnes F. Reade, Redhill and Reigate Nursing Division, Borough of Reigate Corps, 2_12.26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CA DETS.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Corpl. William Henry Harris, Nuneaton Division, vVarwick· shire Corps, 13.12 26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Robert Ellerton Murthwaite, Ulverston Division, 18.12.26

NO.9 Dl TR I CT.

P te Herbert Langmaid, City of Exeter Division, 17. t::u6 Corpi. rchibald Icholls, Ashburton Division, J7 rz.':!6

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICEH FOR CADETS.

O. 1 Dl TRICT.

Miss Leah Chalmers, NO.7 ( Wimbledon) Nnrsing Division, 7.1-.26

TRANSFERRED.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Lady mbulance Officer liss E. Robinson from '0. IS ( Ilforcl ) Nursin Di\ ision to No .)9 (Temp le ) Nursing DIvision

No. -t DISTRICT.

Corps ORlcer H. Swann, Accrington Corps, reverted to Ambulance Officer at own request and transferred to Kirkham Division as Cadet Officer, _0.12 .26

o. 9 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer T. Underhill from Newquay Division to Plymouth Corps, 1. 1.2 5

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

O. 2 DISTRICT.

upt. R. Clarke, Packer's Division, Bristol Corps, 2.12.26

Supt. J. Smith, City of Gloucester Division, 23.1 I.26

O. 6 DISTRICT.

upt. T. WIlkinson, Gateshead Fell Division, North Durham Corps, 20. 11.26

Supt. T. W. Pearson, Spr ingwell Colliery DiVision, Torth Durham Corps, 18.11.26

Lady Supt. :r-.riss E. England, Y.P.I. ursing Di"islon, Hull Corps, 27. I 1.26

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

O. 2 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. E B. Castle, Bath Nursing Division, 2.12.26

o. 3 (WESTER ) DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Miss 1<. G. Callier, Leamington pa Nursing DiVision, 30. 11.26 .

No. -t DISTRICT.

DiVISIOnal Surgeon T. C. Reeves, Bollington Division, 20.12.26

NO.6 DI TRICT.

Divisional Surgeon J. R. Keith, Driffield llTsing Division, 27.1 r 26

10. 8 DI TRICT.

DiviSIOnal Surgeon A Chapman) Hastings Division, 2.12.26

DIVISIONS REGIST ERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT

Iinehead NurSing Division, 306 26

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Roy ton Nursing Division, 15 . 12 .26

No. DISTRICT.

South Kirkby and District Division, 6.12.26

NO.9 01 TRICT.

Buckfaslelgh DiVision, 2 r. L. 26

P. WILKI 'SON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

The 4-lth (Acton) Division of th e St. John mbulance Brigade held its annual dinn e r on Wedn es day, January 12th, at \\T (' stern -ave nue Hotel, E st Acton. An unusual but ve ry welcome feature was the formal proposing of the Royal and other toasts by the chairman b e tween the courses of the dinner, so that no time might be wasted in getting on with the dance which followed. Mr. J. Turner prop o sed the toast of the 44th Division in a few happilyexp r esse S nt e nc e s. In respondiDg the toast, Supt.

T. S. Appleton (who preSIded) gave some inter e sting figures ot the work done by the division during the past year. Forty-nine drills had been held. The a tt endances at these numbered 1,018. Duties p e rformed totalled 2,010. No f wer than 550 cases had been treat e d.

A 10.Brigade Orders.

B\ MAJOP GE ERAL SI R PEl' Cl VA L S. WI L KINSON, K.C.l\l.G., C.D. (Acting Chief CommiSSioner).

Headquarters: t. John's Cate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C. 1. 151/1 /)"(1'111/10, f(}:?6.

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The Brlgilde wtll Ie II n With regIe! o( the death of th e Rev. W. DOle Rudgard, Commis::r1oner o. 3 (\Vestern ) Dist l ict.

1\11'. Rudgard had given many )ears of selvice in th e intere. t and welfare of the Bri Jade and the present high POSltlOll the l3rigade holds in the Midlanus is due in no small me,lsure to his zeal and energy.

The Bngade Joms With the Acting Chief CommiSSioner in offenng their sincere sympathy to the relatl\ e in their sad belea,·ement.

/ 'il i' 1'1'1'.1'/",'111.1' jill' Cltid I Ji7lisi(lITs. \\,ith ,lpproval of the Commissionel one \ 'Ic e 1' , eSldent may be appointed to a Cadet DIVISion.

//1,1,'111/,' So ,Iiu·. l\lembers of DiVISions :lncl other Juventle rganl,; ' at ions affiltated to the Order between the ages of I(), nu ) ye rs shall count t't1 lent ser \·ice a half time service ard!> the 'en Ice :\led,tl pro\.lded th:lt they Jom the BIIg. de on reaching the age of IS years.

{ 1I1/(il JJI Cilllt"('sJi(11l lloy ,11 Cadets on le.lchillt. the .lge of 17 ye.us may In exceptlon:,l applO\ed by the COlllllllssloner, we r the uOlform of the BIIgade with the Cadet Arm badge, although rel11llnlng a member of the Cadet DIVISion unttl re<lchll1g the age of 18 years.

11/.1'111"(/1/(,' (1/ ,IT"I,I/, /)/ h't'! {llId .lll,·IIt/allll'.

The majoTlty of l>olicies I lied for All1bulan es do not cover the dllver ,lnd attell(Ltnts. The Chie f Commissioner is of the optolon that all Brtgade members In co nne c tion With Transport Selvlce of the lh igade shouiJ be covered against all flsks of slIch volunteer sel \ Ice, :lnd has according ly consulted one of the leading As lIr.lnce Companies with a view to a policy being instituted to cover the e T1!>ks. Parti c ulars of th is poli y can be obtained on appitcatlon to the ecretary, Brigade Headquarters, London.

lJale (If Of/fecI'S AppoilllmclIl.

In future all appointllHnt will take effect from the date on ,:,i'lch the slon er of a Dlstnct or County Com nllssloner of cl County District sign form B. F. /, re co mmendin g such appointments.

(;ilf (;lIidt's.

Cadet Div isions may be formed from Girl Guide Units I t is permissible If desired by both bodies for Girl Cade ts to wear their Girl Guides) n iform for Cadet pLlrposes.

I D. Sl'/'lIiu' elide/ Tell iloliell B)(IIIC/i.

Efficient service under the Regulations of the Territoria l J::>hn Ambulance Asso(l<ltton, may be coun te d fOI the Service .Meda l, prOVided that those claimtng suc h servic e are now serving members of the Brtgade.

Amoldlllelll to

PdTagraph 152 BClgade General Regulations (Pr ovi::>lOnal ) 1<)24, to be deleted, and the follOWing p aragraph sub;,tituted :_ and Members of the Brigade who hav e resigned or JOined the H.eserve and Wish t o return to the active list of the Brigade, must obtain the sa n c t io n of the Chief Comillissioner. Those 0!1 the Reserve rejoining the Active List shall count half their Reserve Service towar ds the se awards."

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The effect of this amendment is that members at present ser ving in the Brigade may count anr efficient s rvic e which may have been rendered pnor to reJolDlDg after tl lapse of 12 months.

Ruord o( Allcmidllccs 0/ Divisional Surgf'olls.

Many Divisional Surgeons have lost credit for years of st'rvic e to a Di visi on, and thereby their chances of qualifying f\lr the Service Medal, owing to those responsible failing to m,u k a Surgeon's attendances in the same way as those of ot her members. I n future particular care should be taken that a Surgeon's attendance on Dr ill and Lecture nights are record ed on B. F.3, and shown on form B. F.I A. when the nn ual Returns are submitted.

Dress Rl"'/I/aliolls Nursi ng Corps and Divisio lls.

The omissions and additions to Dress Regulat'ons are notified for information, and will be rectified in the n xt repri nt of the Regulations.

Colla rs, Cuffs, and Belts.

The a lterat ion of the collar promulgated in B.a. 500, was embodi ed in the Re ulation, and t now reads that collars and Cl tls have rounded ends. This is not so, sanction was only g ven for the Collar to have rounded ends The Cuffs and Bel t remain as heretofore with square ends.

Schedule 1. - mbul nee Sister-Bad e No. 3523 (F).

F. The words" District numbers are not to be worn by Am bulance Sisters» are to be del eted.

E. II To be worn in front in the centre of the crown ti n. abo ve the ribbon."

Hril[tldc Returlls.

I t is necessary that the yearly Returns should be rendered with f, r reater punctuality than has been observed in the p 5t to some Districts.

The fficial Returns of one District were not re c eived until July this year for 19::!5.

There shou ld be no reason why RF.I, B.F.IZ, and BF ." sho uld not be in District or County Headquarters by the midd le of January in order that form n.r-.J may be forwarded to Headq uarters by February 1St.

The Chief Commissioner directs that a list shall be sent by Distric t or Cou nty Headquarters as the cas e m a y be of all DiVISi ons which have not rendered the ir Annual Returns to their respective officers by February 15th.

[rallsI'm I oj Cases.

I nvalids are more often than not very sensitive, and this appbes \'ery for cibly to female patients .

In order that every confidence and encouragement may be ive n to inva lids transported under the auspices of the HI gad e, it is recommended that, where practi ca ble-, an Ambula nce Sister should accompany an Ambulance when it is known that a femal e patient is co n c erned.

It should be quite an easy matter for arrangements to be made for this to be done where there is a Nursing Division in the sam e locality.

J\m bulance News euttings from the

Tli Editor invites t'eaders to sm." newspapet' cuttittgs on mallet's of ge neral ittterest for inclusion it, this column.

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EN G! E F1REMEN'S E CAPE.

Wi lliam Shoebridge, fireman on a railway engine, was nearly el ectrocuted at Norwood Junction to-day.

He was standing in the coal-box breaking coal when the \ead of the hammer touched the overhead live wire of the system. A current of 2,000 volts was momentarily IVe ite d down the hammer, which was wet with rain d Acc ording to an eye-witness, a sheet of flame flashed out, hnd >h e man dropped from the engine to the ground as if he a bee n shot. When picked up he was found to be burned afout the head and shoulders. The fall had caused a fracture the skull and a sprained ankle. Shoebridge is progressing aVourably in hospital.-EvenilZ5 News.

\the st. Jobn Rmbulance :f6rfoabe.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. FE BR UARY, 1927.

February 6th No. 40 Division, Beckton " 13 th " 4 r Royal Arsenal. 20th ,,4 2 " Barnet. " 27 th" 44 Acton.

Duty (rom 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. J obn)s Gate at 2 p.m. BRIGADE FORMS.

Officers and members in charge of both Ambulance and Nursing Divis ions are reminded that the Brigade Year ended on December 31st, 1926. Steps should at once be taken to see that all Divisional forms that is, B.F.IS, B.F.3s, and B.F.I2S are in the hands of the Assistant Commissioners in charge of Areas as soon as possible after January 1St, 1927. Accompanying these forms should be the Divisional Books, vi z:Minute Book, Brigade Regulations, Occurrence Book, Standing Orders, List of Stores, and Cash Book these books must be inspected by the Assistant Commissioner of the Area.

ANNUAL INSPECTIO N

Officers and members in charge of both Ambulance and ursing Divisions are informed that the Annual I nspection of the- No r (P rince of Wales) District will be conducted on Saturday, June lIth, 1927 The Commissioner hopes that all members of the District will make a special effort to be present on this occasion.

PUBLIC AND LOCAL DUTIES.

Now that the Brigade Year has come to its close the Commissioner would ltke to take this opportunity of congratulating members of all ranks in No. 1 District for the excellent manner in which duties, both public and local, have been so well carried out. The request of Headquarters to Divisions for members to take duty on various occasions has been responded to in a most excellent manner, and the Commissioner hopes that Headquarters will still continue to receive this support in 1927 as it did in 1926 and previous years.

OBITUARY.

The Commissioner regrets to have to inform the members of No. I District that Major Hudson, 0.5.0., late Supt. of the Hampstead J) ivision, passed away at his residence in Hampstead on December 12th, 1926 , after a very long illness.

Major Hudson who has been connected with the Brigade for a number of years, and was a keen and active worker of the Brigade, was represented by 60 officers and members of the rank and file at his funeral which took place at Golders Green, and his Regiment, the 7th Middlesex, also attended the Military Funeral.

In losing Major Hudson, No. District has lost a loyal, keen, and efficient supporter.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commissioner.

Headquarters Bugle and Drum and Fife Band will open for fortnightly practices on Friday nights at Church House, St. John's Gate, at 8 p.m. for the following instruments .Fifes, Bugles and Drums. Any recruit from other divisions will be welcomed. Bandmaster Sergt. G. Richardson.

No 7 (TOYNBEl!: HALL) DIVISION.-On Wednesday, November 17th last, a goodly number of members with their friends, reinforced by members of the current First Aid classes assembled in the drawing-room at Toynbee Hall on the occasion of the annual Divisional Social.

An excellent versatile programme was provided through-

out the evening by the" Harlequins" Concert Party, who well merited the applause accorded.

During the interval refreshments were served, and on behalf of the Division, Supt. E. Fearn presented a Royal Doulton Flower Bowl to Reserve Supt. A. Newton, as a mark of esteem. In accepting the gift, Supt. Newton made reference to matters of note which occurred during the period of his command, and expressed thanks to all who had assisted him

The evening was voted an unqualified success and thanks expressed to the Soc al Committee.

AI D.- January, 1927 No. 4 District.

ANNUAL CONF E RENCE.-This Conference was held at Port Sunlight on October 2nd, 192 6 by the kind invitation of Messrs. Lever Bros., and the Port Sunlight Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

January, 19 2 7. -F IRS T di scharging their duties, which carried a great responsibility' H e left the following three rules for Brigade Members:( r) Loyalty to the Order; (2) Maintenance of good discipline an d ( 3) Encouragement and practice of the spirit of the Orde: by all ranks of the Brigade.

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A feature .of the Conference was the presentation to CO.l. .of a blrthd ay present from all ranks in NO.4 Dlstnct, conslstmg of a SIlver Trophy (shield), a handsome of silver and a large silver tray bearing the following IDscnptlOn :-

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(SOUTHALL) DIVISION.-Efficiency,

resource and joyous adaptability were very amply demonstrated by the members of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions on the occasion of their Novelty Dance at Holy Trinity Hall on New Year's Eve.

Under the direction of f ro A. W. Shead as M C., assisted by Mr. R. Dollimore's Syncopated Orchestra, a large and happy gather ing of members and friends danced away the old year and the new in joyous re velry.

Much speculation was caused by an announcement that the ryrst la:dy to the M.C . in 1927 would be offered a very specIal pnze; thIS caused much good humoured competition.

During the interval refreshments were served by the lady members of the Joint Committee. Supt. Taylor, later in the evening, thanked all those present for their attendance and the loyal support they always gave to any appeal of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and remarked tbat it was that comfortable feeling, that the public really appreciated their work that helped them so much to mainta in such a high standard of efficiency in their service. He also expressed hearty appreciation and gratitude to the joint Hon. Entertainment Secretaries Private C. Hardy and Ambulance Sister Mrs. V. Shead for the very excellent manner in which the evening arrangements had been organised and carried out. I was very largely due to their enthusiasm and energy that all present had enjoyed such a successful evening, and he sincerely hoped a useful sum might be added to the funds as a result of their hard and will ing work.

The Hall a festive and charming appearance, havIDg been speCIally decorated to a design in the St. John colours by the members of the Committee.

As midnight approached, all the happy company linked arms and round the Hall singing heartily" Auld Lang Syne," and WIshed each other a Happy New Year in one big joyous shout.

Thus with a joyous burst of mutual gaiety and happiness the jolly party entered the New Year and still clamouring for more dancing sang" God Save the King."

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3 District.

On January 12th a most interesting lecture on "The Pilgrimage of the Order of St. John to the Ancient Homes of the Order" was given by Miss Alice E. Knight, Lady Supt. of the Arthur Falre Nursing D ivision to members of the Leicester Corps and friends.

From the meeting of the party in London to the landing at Venice on the return journey, Miss Knight carried her audience with her by the graphic descriptions of all scenes of interest in the Holy Land, in Cyprus. Rhodes and Malta.

The wonderful receptions and welcome accorded the members of the Order and Brigade, the dignity of the investitures, and the numerous excursions to places of interest throughout the tour were vividly detailed by the lecturer, not omitting some amusing incidents which occurred en route.

The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides, which were ably described by Miss Pochin, Hon. Serving Sister, who accompanied Miss Knight on the Pilgri mage.

At the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was proposed by VvT ortley S. Lovell, Esq.. Chairman and Treasurer of the Leicester (;entre Committee, St. John Ambulance Association.

The Sub ·Prior of the Order attended and addressed the Conference, the chair being taken by the RIght Hon. Viscount Leverhulme, who was accompanied on the platform by his Co-Directors. There were also present on the platform Colonel C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.M G., Commissioner NO.4 District, and the following members of the District Sta ff :- Assistant Commissioners Pim, Pooley and Fowler-Jones, D istrict Officers Bentall, Reekie, Maclaren and Chaloner, and Lady District Supt Mrs. Tweedale.

Prior to the Conference, Messrs Lever Brothers kindl y entertained the Earl of Scarborough, the Commissioner an d District Staff to luncheon.

Two Guards of Honour paraded to receive the Sub - Pr ior as he was entering the Conference Hall. These he inspecte d. When proceeding to the platform, he was preceded by th e Colour Party bearin g the D istrict Flag.

I t is to be noted that some 1,700 Offi c ers and Member s of Brigade Units in NO.4 District were present, and this form s a record for attendance. Prior to Conference all the delegate s were shown over the \Vorks.

Lord Leverhulme in welcoming the delegates, reca lle d that the first Ambulance Division in Port Sunl ight was forme d in 1903, and it became affiliated to the Sc. John Ambulan ce Brigade in 1906 The work of the Brigade had become clo sel y a ssoc iated with the "Safety First" movement in the Work s which bad resulted in accidents of all sorts bein g redu c ed b; more- than half. Port Sunlight was the fi rst fa c tory in th e country to appoint a "Safety F irst " Inspector in the perso n of Divisional Supt. C. K. Atkinson.

The Earl of Scarborough in addressing the Conferen ce said that when he was appo inted Sub-Prior three years a "-0, the Brigade was in a trough of re-a c tion wh ich followed its strenuous work during the war. It was now re c over in g fro m .re-action 'lnd progress being made, not only in No. 4 DIstrICt, but throughout the country. The K ing- had bee n pleased to grant the Order a new Royal Charter to emphaS Is e the I mperial character of the work and to bring the pro cedur e and constitution of the Order up to date. The new grade s of membership were created by this Charter, vi z :- Command er (both sexes). This brought the Order of St. Joh n mto hne WIth other Orders A change had also made in the Flag of the Order, the King having been pleased to mar k his approval by giving permission for the Royal Crown to be "worn on the top left corner. He pointed out that a whole-t ime official had been appointed as Director of Ambulance an d Acting Chief Commissioner, and those who had come in to contact with Sir Percival Wilkinson would, without doubt fe el confident that a wise choice had been made. These Co'nfe rences were of real value to the Brigade. Friendships we re created and opinions exchanged between all members of t he Brigade. and he hoped that the example would be followed by other Districts.

The Earl of Scarborough complimented NO.4 District on its efficiency, and mentioned that it was at the head of t he Cadet Movement both as regards Units and number of members throughout the country. That complete arran gements had been made with the Lifeboat Stations wherever a Division of the Brigade was formed. In referring to Ro ad Patrol Duty, he was of opinion that tbis would become a very serious part of the work of the Brigade in the near future. In dealing with Reserves, he stated that 60 per cent. of t he mem bers of the Sick Berth Reserve were provided by No 4 District. He considered that before the War the Milita r y Hospitals Reserve did not work out fairly as far as the St. Jo hn man was concerned, but under the new scheme this was n ot so, and this Reserve should become as popular as the R.N.A.S.B.R. The V.A.D. recruiting in this District was to the fore, and thanks were due to Mrs. Tweedale for th is position of affairs. The Order, he said, was very thankful for all that was being done in its interests. In conclusion, the Sub-Prior pointed out the necessity of efficiency amongst Brigade members in order to maintain a high standard wh en

Assistant Commissioner C. H. Fowler-Jones proposed the foll owing vote of thanks: "That this, the 25th Annual Confer ence of NO.4 District, records its high appreciation of the pr es ence of the Sub· Prior of the Order of St. John and thanks him for his address." He also referred to the excellent system of training in the S.J.A.B. In paying a glowing tribute to the Ea rl of Scarborough and his ancestors, the speaker informed Co nference that the Sub - Prior was the leader of the great p lg rimage to the Holy Land at the beginning of 1926.

District Officer W. M. Reekie, O.B.E., J.P., briefly seco nded the vote of thanks which was carried. with great enth us iasm.

The Commissioner ( Col. C. J. Trimble ) addressed the on various matters affect ing the welfare of the dIs tric t, and made a strong appeal to the men to join the Mtli ta ry Hosp itals Reserve. If they would complete tbe

" Presented to Col. C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.M.G., V.D., T.D., J.P., on the occasion of his 70th birthday, by the Staff, Ambulance and Nursing Divisions in No. 4 of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, as a token of. theIr warm appreciation of his untiring energy and zeal 10 ambulance work, and as an expression of their love and affection in which he is held by all ranks. 1926. " Co!. Trimble after receiving the shield, presented it to the Sub - Prior who accepted same on behalf of the Order, informing the Conference that the trophy would become a national one for competition throughout the Order.

After Conference all delegates were entertained to tea by the kind invitation of Messrs. Lever Brothers.

WAL KDE N -A very enjoyable social evening was spent

NO.4 District Conference, Port Sunlight, October 2nd, 1926.

The Earl of Scarborough (left) chats with Col. Trimble and Staff. quota, he would take it as part of his birthday present.

!n mble considered it very necessary that motor buses carrYIDg people should have small first aid boxes and equipthe driver and conduct.or be in possession of fi certIficates. He asked the unIts to co-operate with /e ng ades possible, and encouraged road patrol uty. I n conclUSIon he thanked all concerned for their court sy and extended to him at all times.

in for a dy Supt. Mrs. Tweedale, A.R.R.C., J.P., enr Ir ed. the Conference that over 1025 women had been In the V.A.D.'s. in No. 4 District, 254 of these being en 'o l Those who had been for training had t Immensely. Even if they were not needed in th ei 0 a natIOnal emergency, their training became useful in homes. She felt sure that if immobile members immed' aVf a chat with mobile members, they would transfer Wh o late y. She knew of one detachment in the district 35 members. After referring to CODtr l\lnspectlOn at LIverpool on October 1st by the County of the °v Tweedale concluded by thanking all members

on November 13th by the above division at the Walkden Assembly Rooms. The evening was spent as follows: Songs, dancing, and presentations of the Brigade Long Service Medals to five members of the ambulance division, v iz:Divisional Supt. L. Pendlebury, Sergt. S. Marsil, ex-Sergt. J. W. Dryson, Corporals W. Allen and A. Burton.

The medals were presented by Dr. A. E. Berry, whu kindly came along at very short notice to perform this ceremony. Corps Supt. J. Wallwork had previously consented to act in that capacity, but found that he would not be able to do so for business reasons, but sent his hearty congratulations to the five members mentioned. The evening was declared to be one of the most enjoyable ever spent.

No. 8 District.

CO:-'fPETITIONS.- DiVisions of the District desiring to enter teams for the undermentioned competitions must apply to the Commissioner for the necessary entry {orm.

All entries must reach the Commissioner by March 3rd, 19 2 7.

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Kent.

The" East Kent" Bowl for Men.

The" Decls" Cup for Women.

The" East Kent" Nursing Cup for Women (2nd Team). Surrey.

The" Onslow" Cup for Men.

The" Onslow" Cup for Women. Sussex.

The Sir William Cup for Men.

The Sir William Cup for Women.

The winners of the County Trophies will compete lor-

The" Three Counties " Challenge Shield ffJr Men

The" Cotton" Challenge Shield for Women.

The winners of these Trophies will represent the District in the Brigade Finals for the "Dewar" Challenge Shield and "Perrott" Challenge Sh.ield.

GRAVESEN:E>.- The Division held a successful Whist Drive which was supported by Councillor Clunn.

After the Drive the company was considerably augmented for the Dance which followed.

The Orchestra consisted of nine persons who gave their services gratu itously. The Band was arranged by Messrs. Marsden and Rothwell, and consisted of members of the Gem and Cinema Orchestras, and Mr. Smith, violin. Several prizes were awarded to winners of Lucky Spot Dances. Mr. A. Constant was M .C. for Whist and Dancing. Mrs. Brown kindly supplied the refreshments. The Division and the Brigade are to those who gave their services to make the event a success.

It is certainly a great encouragement to continue volunteer work, when such work is supported and appreciated by one's fellow citizens.

Ho vE. -An interesting little ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 14th, at the Hove Town Hall, the Headquarters of the Home Nurs ing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Dr. Whitcher who is now County Surgeon, was presented by the members with an electric reading lamp as a token of their regard and gratitude for the help he has given them as Divisional Surgeon for the last ten years.

The presentation was made by Miss Field Comber, Lady Divisional Supt. Among those present were Mrs. Whitcher, Miss Nora Crow, M.A., M.D., Divisional Surgeon elect, and Miss Bulbrook, trained Nursing Officer elect.

Mr. C. G. Yates, Corps Supt. was unable to be present, but sent a warm letter of appreciation of Dr. Whitcher's services to the Division.

ANNUAL RETURNS.-Divisions which have not forwarded their Annual Returns should do so at the earliest possible moment. The Commissioner is anxious to forward his report to the Chief Commissioner before January 31St.

RE-EXAMINATIONS.-Attention is drawn to Paragraph 89 of the Brigade Regulations.

Officers in charge should make early arrangements for the re-examination of their Division. If this is done and any mem bers were unable to attend for causes of illness, sudden bereavement or work, ample time is left for another re-examination to be arranged in order that they may qualify.

Attention is also drawn to Paragraph 93.

Before submitting the name of the Examiner to the County Surgeon or other officer concerned, the Superintendent should consult the doctor and invite him to re-examine the Division on a certain date.

In some instances this is not done, and the first intimation a Divisional Surgeon or other Examiner gets is the Form BFIIA from the Chief Secretary, S.J.A.A. Should the Examiner not be free on that particular night it is most likely to disorganise the arrangements made.

BRIGADE ORDERS.-The Chief Commissioner has recent ly issued Brigade Orders No. 515 to 531. Any Corps or Divisio n which have not received a copy of same should make applic a· tion to Brigade Headquarters.

No. 10 District.

FELIXSTOWE.-A special meeting of this Division was held on Saturday evening, January 1St, at the Walton Parish Roo m for the purpose of takIng leave of the retiring Supt. (M r. W. G. Emeny). The Hon. Surgeon (Dr. J. Laurence Johnston) occupied the chair and was supported by the new Supt. (M r. S. Collins), Ambulance Officer J W. Rushbrook, Sergeant Burrows, together with District Officers W C. Smith an d A. H. W. Moffat, representing the Suffolk County Staff.

Dr. Johnston in explaining the object of the meeting pa id a high tribute to the long and valuable service which Mr. Eme ny had given to the work of the Order of St. John, he having joine d the unit at the formation in 1899, becoming Supt. thirteen ye a s ago.

Dr. Johnston, on behalf of the members and the sta ff, presented Mr. Emeny with an inscribed gold mounted fount ain pen together with an illuminated list of the subscribers.

Both the District Officers spoke of the good feeling wh ich has always existed between the members of the Felixstowe un t and the other Divisions in the county and while having to pa rt with the services of so valuable an Officer with great regr et, appealed to the members to be as loyal n their support to hiS successor as they had been to Mr. Emeny.

Private Smith, one of the oldest members in the Distr ict, speaking for the rank-and-file, thanked Mr. Emeny for hiS great mterest in the Division. Although they had alwa ys looked to him as their superior Officer he had always treat ed them as a comrade in the same good cause.

Supt. Emeny, who was taken by surprise, feelingly repl ied aDd in saying" goodbye " wished the work every prosperity an d asked those present to loyally support Mr. Collins with t he same enthusiasm as they had shown to him.

IpswlcH.-I n order to raise funds for the I pswich Cor ps, an evening concert was held in the Ambulance Hall, Samuelroad, on December 20th at 7.30. Selections were given by the Excelsior Orchestra, whilst Mr. C. L. Culling-ford and Miss D. Gunn contributed to the humourous side of the entertainm ent with their concerted musical duets in a style that delighted t he audience.

During an interval, Mr. F. Tempest, the son of the May or, distributed the vouchers to those who were successful in a dr aw, which had been arranged by the Officers of the Corps, for Christmas fare.

The Assistant Commissioner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Ead es), in a few brief words, thanked all those who had assisted towa rds the evening's amusement and he also offered thanks t o Mr. Tempest for his kind interest in the ambulance cause.

The District Commissioner (Major J. F. C. Hossack) was present during the evening together with members of the District Staff.

Great credit is due to the Corps Supt. (Mr. F. E. N etbercoat), the Corps Officers (Messrs. T. A. Pepper, C. E. Fiddy, and W. E. Powp.ll) for the manner in which all the arrange· ments were made.

The Ipswich Medical Comforts Committee met on Fr ida y evening, December 17th, when the Assistant Commissioner fo r Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades) occupied the chair.

The Hon. Secretary and Treasurer (Mr. A. H. W. Mo ffat) presented the first annual balance sheet and report, whic h shows that excellent work has been performed by this ne w venture of the Brigade in the town. Fuller detail!> will forthcoming during the course of the next few weeks when It IS proposed to have the report printed for circulation among th os e who have supported the scheme financially.

Altogether something like 280 odd articles are now stocke d making over 50 different varieties of apparatus. Issues of over

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700 articles are recorded for the first sixteen months during whic h the Depot has been in existence, the monthly average of th es e issues ranging between 40 to So. The highest record mad e was during the cold spell of last January when the nu mber rose to 7 I.

A feature of the gifts received is to be found in the number of in valid chairs which are all to be named after their donors. Th e Committee of the Ipswich Mission very kindly presented th e tw o chairs which were used by the late, respected founder (the late Rev. Stuart Smith) and they are to be respectively ca lle d the" Stuart Smith Chair" and the "I pswich Mission Ch ai r," to perpetuate his memory.

The Committee of the Depot have had to put aside what woul d have shown as a respectable balance-in·hand for the pu rpo se of renewing the rubber articles which, unfortunately, rap id ly show signs of deterioration due to their use with hot wa ter. Another serious factor which will have to be faced in the n ear future, is the question of more suitable accommodation ow mg to the present being quite inadequate to meet the growing needs.

HAVERH ILL.-A concert was held at the Town Ha on

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No. II (5.E. &. District.

The first Smoking Concert in connection with the recently formed Ashford Corps took place at the Market Hotel on November 27th. Commissioner E. A. Richards occupied the chair, supported by Corps Supt. S. Marsh, Divisional Supts. Jackson, Henneker, Miles, Ambulance Officers West, Butcher, Staples, Long, Stent, and a large number of local brigade members.

The Commissioner spoke on the value of Corps organisation and detailed the method of working. During the evening Corps Supt. Marsh was made the rec.ipient of a gift from the Ashford Station Division. Brigade friends from Ramsgate, Deal and Canterbury contributed to the programme.

A "London particular" marred the attendance at the Hither Green Division Dance on November 25th, bllt even with this handicap Ladywell Baths Hall was comfortably filled. This DiviSIOn is fortunate in securing full civic recognition of its work, and despite the weather the Mayor

No. 4 District Conference.

1,700 Delegates assembled in the Auditorium at Port Sunlight.

evening , November 26th in aid of the funds of the local IVISlon. A considerable number of the public had to be turned away owing to the limited accommodation. The orchestra seats at each side of the platform and in front of the were occupIed by nurses and boy and girl cadets in unifo rm.

d Member s of the men's section performed the duties of oorkeepers and stewards, etc.

th duets, and recitations filled so long a programme b was fouJ?d quite impossible to grant encores. A tableau, wYt e l m the form of a hospital ward at night, was very afm y rec eived.

h mA finale to the programme was the singing of the r:nu n Th ou to Whom the Sick and Dying" which was by an augmented choir of cadets, men, and nurses. mad t the close the County Surgeon (Dr. T. H. Goodman), at s e a shor t speech in which he expressed his great pleasure to so many present, and in proposing a vote of thanks allud dhos e who had assisted towards the success of the concert, and t\ the loyalty he had always received from the Officers ers of local Divisions.

Natio el AProceedmgs terminated with the singing of the na nthem.

and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs. A. E. Webb), accompanied by Councillor and Mrs. Hayes, made it a point of honour to be present. After the presentation of prizes by the Mayoress, the Mayor made an eloquent appeal for continued public support

Bricklayers' Arms Division Annual Concert at Bermondsey Town Hall on December 9th was an excellent example of the widespread support that it can always rely upon. Amongst those present were Mrs. E. A. Richards, District Surgeon and Mrs. T. Halliwell, District Officer and Mrs. Drinkwater, Commander Owen, B.R.C.S., and Mrs. Owen, Mr. Oxley, loco foreman, Bricklayers' Arms, Mr. Pointer, yardmaster, Bricklayers' Arms, Lady Divisional Supt. Mrs. Milburn, Hampstead, Divisional Supt. Milburn, Borough of Hackney Division, A. Granard, Esq., President, Borough of Hackney Division No. District, Lady Divisional Supt. Miss W. Grindley, H.S.S., and numerous other friends of the Premier Division, No. II District.

During the excellent programme a meritorious First Aid Certificate was presented to H. Tomalin, and IS year Brigade Service Medals to Divisional Supt. A. J. Green and Ambulance Officer Harrison.

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The recent retirement of Mr. G. A. Thomason, Station Supt. , Redhill , has depri ved the .Division of its He always displayed the greatest mterest , m. St. John s work and was a tower of strength to the AssociatIOn and Bngade Un its wherever he was a local railway chief Mr is now liv ing at Dov er, and it is hoped that his services will be secured for the East Kent D ivis on.

Deep sympathy is felt with Mr. Ralp? Queenboro' Divis ion in the death of his wife under tragi c c ircumstances. Mr. Stevens and his fam ily have always taken a deep and practical interest in affa irs of Q ueenboro and the services of the deceased lady will be sadly missed.

Under the talented direct ion of Mr. Arthur Meale, V ictoria D iv ision arranged an excellent Concert at the \ Vestm inster Central Hall on Dec ember 18t h Amongst those present were the Chief Operating Su pt., E. C. Cox, O B.E., and Mrs. Cox, M ajor P. G. Darv il -Sm lth, O.B.E. , Bngade Secretary Commissioner and Mrs. E A. Richards, Mr P C. Hopper, 'O.B.E., Stat ion Supt., V icto ri a, and many other friends.

The unexpected death of Mr. E. D . Coll ins, Station Master A dd iscom b e a nd Woods ide, h a s removed a g ood friend Add iscombe Div ision . At Deal, Cou.lsdon .and elsewhere Mr. Collins strong,ly supported the First Ald cause. M uch sympathy is felt with Mrs . Colh?s, especially .as the ir only son was drowned under tragic circumstances q Uite recently

The second New Years ) E ve Dance of the Woolwi c h D ivis ion was held at Lochaber Hall. A go?dly company assembled and, with the Westcombe band leadmg the revels, a very enjoyable evenin g wa s spent.

Hi ther Green Di v ision also heralded the New Year a h ig hly successful dance at Ladywell B aths. As usual CI VIC pa trona g e was forthcoming. The Mayor and Mayoress attended accompanied by the ex-Mayor and Mrs. Hayes. The M ayoress was with a charming bouquet at the conclus ion of the pri ze dlstnbutlOn.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Ch ief Comm issioner has sanctioned the following appo intments, promotions,and resignations, within the Brigade O verseas dur ing the month of December, 19 26 :Australia.

N EW SO UT H W AL ES DI STRIC T Paddington and Woollahra Di vi sion-H. C Donovan, M B to be D ivis ion Surg eon, 1.9. 26 Canada.

ONT AR IO DI STR IC T

St. Thomas Central Nursin g Hob.son to be Lady Ambulance OffiC':er, 1.1. 26 v ic e J. P Bailey reSigned. India.

No 3 DI ST RIC T. Cosmopol itan Division-Divisional Supt. M. F. Mulla resi g ned 1. 4.25 New Zealand.

C ANTERBU RY AND W ES T CO AS T DI STRICT. Lady D istr ic t Supt. Dr. Jessie Scott transferred to Reserve,!. 10. 26

South Africa.

C APE PRO VINCE DISTRICT.

City ( Cape Town ) Division - W. J. Tyrell to be Ambulan ce Officer, 1.9.2 6 Wesselton Mine Di v ision-P. A. Marsberg to be Am bulance Officer, 20 9. 26 Workshops Divis ion-Alex Low to be Ambulan c e O fficer, 2 0 9 26

N ATAL DI STRICT

P ietermar it zbur g urs ing D ivis ion-M i ss L. J. J?llen to be Lady Ambulance Offi cer, J.1.26 , v ic e Mrs. Kade Berea Division-Serg t. F. G. Donaldson to be DIVIS IOnal Supt. vi ce T. Lo ckhead res igned 1.7. 26

TR ANSVAAL DIS T RICT

Ale x. M Anderson to be Distr ic t Supt , 1. 11.2 6 N or wood N urs in g Div s ion - -L. E. Butler to be L ady Ambulance Offi c. er, 31.8. 26 ; G . G Slade to be Lady Di v is ional Supt., 3 1.8.26

History of Ambulance Work in Victoria, Australia.

Th e St 1 01m Ambulance A5Sociation - Th e VICtO la Centr e of the St. John Ambul a nc e A ssociation wa s fo u nd , d in M e lbourne on June 2Eth, 18 8 3 (being the Centre found e d in Australia), through th e IOstrumentality o f James E. Neild and Dr R. S. Warren. foll ?wlOr gentlem e n were the offic e- bearers : -:- Pr ;> sld p. nt, S I[ J. Clarke, Bart .; Chairman, Mr. COpplO ; De puty C hairman, Judge Q uinlan ; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. E. T. Hon. S e cretary, Dr. R B. Warr e n. Members of C OU?c!1, Dr. James N e ild, Dr. Blair, Mr. Lloyd Tarlar, Mr. G il 1.1 e, Mr. R. Rob e rtson, Mr. Archer, Mr. F it zgi b bon, Major Sargood Professor A ndrew, and Judg e C ope.

th e date of formation until the year 1917 the annual number of classes formed and pupils showed progr e ssive increases;. after th.e war, \0 common with other C e ntres, IOterest 10 F Irst AId work suffered a relapse, and to the present has not fully recovered its pre-war status. The total lOstructed b y the Victoria Centre since its commencement IS as follows :-

F i rst Aid, 50,995; Home Nursing, 13,8?0 ; Nursing. q,890; Home Hygiene, 216; Medallions, 3 ,23 6) Labels, 574; P e ndants, 126..

The total number of certIficate pupils IS 4 2 ,0? 4 Those instructed comprise all sections of the commu m t.y. In addition to these figures classes are held each year conn e ction with the Domestic Arts Schools where exam inations are held by medical men and certificates issu ed.

Am bu la nce Transport.-In the year 1889, Lady Ja net Clark presented Centre with six Litters, and th e se we re placed at vanous statlOns \0 th City and at the Wharf, and were found extremely For 10 years these were the only means of transp or tl!1g cases of accid Ent, and, owing to the heavy demand .an d the inadequacy of the means of transport, the C e ntre purchased its first Horse yYaggon, which ie f operated by the MetropolItan Fire Bngade, und e r C h Officer Steyne. Owing to th e Brigade was compelled to relInqUIsh the service 10 19 3, and at that date the Ambulance was placed in the c harge of its pr e sent Chief Officer, Mr. H. A. Osgood under the direction of the Centre. The demand 0 0 t e t l H Ambul a nces service contInued to Increase un 5 orse

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were in operation. In 1910 the first Motor Arubulance was p urchas e d, and the fle e t was gradually increased until 19 6, wh e n the VIctoria Centre decided to create a separate body to control th e service, and in that ye ar the present Vi ctorian Civil Ambulance was IOcorporated and registered, a nd the whole of the assets hand e d over to th e new body. The S e rvice has grown since that time, until at pres e nt it is handling ov e r 10 , 500 cas e s p e r year and travels over 100 , 000 miles. Officers and employees r e quired to op e rate s e rvic e number 30. Recently out stations have been es t abl ish e d, and as finances per m it th e se w ill be added to until all outlying suburbs are provided with ready available Am bulanc e facilit ies .

In addition t o the M etropolitan S e rvice 16 country Dis tricts hav e b ee n pr e sented fr ee with fully-equi p p e d A mbulanc e cars throu g h th e g e n e rosity of th e Edw a rd Wil s o n ( Argus ) Char i ta b le Trust In each of th e se Centres a lo cal c o mmitt ee h a s b e en set up to control the service, an d ve ry va lua b l e a ss i s t a nce has be e n r e nd e r e d by these cars to the s ick a nd injur e d of the community. The P r esi d e nt o f the Country C o mm i tte e is Sir Jam e s Barrett, K.B.E, w h o in it iate d th e C o untry Amlulance Movement and is mai nly r espo n sib le fo r its success.

Tile S t. 1 01m Ambulance B r igade Ove r seas - In Jun e , 1910 follo win g a v isi t o f Dr. T. S torie Dixon, h e a d of the New S o uth W a l e s D iv is io n, to this Stat e , the V ictoria Dist r ict o f t he B riga d e Ov e rs e as was for me d wi th Dr. G. Horne a s Offi cer i n Ch a rge S te ady p ro gr e ss was made in bui ld in g up this b ody unt l the War p r io d when its streng th , c hif:fl y i n Nurs i n g D ivis i ons was considerably LOcrea s ed Th e Vi ctoria D istrict of the Br ig a de was respo n sible fo r s o m e v e ry valu a ble s e rvice during the War perio d p a r ti cul a rly in co ·operat ion w th the Au s tralian R e d Cross S oc i e ty. Its m e mbers prov ided ord e rli e s for Rest

Home s a nd Ba s e Hospit a ls , and travelled wi th r e turned soldier s t o th e va rious Stat e s Valu a ble assistance was also rend e r e d to the C e ntre of th e A ssociation by mem bers of the Br igade acting as D e monstrators and Hon. S ecretaries of cla ss es !V[ e m b e rs o f the Brigade did e xtremely valu a ble wor k during th e period of the influenza e pidemic, their servi c e s b e ing giv e n voluntari l y and willingly. Since the War th e num e rical str e ngth both of the number of Divisio ns a nd memb e rs has dim i nished considerably, but a suffici ent numb e r of both Ambulance and Nursing Division s now exist to carryon e ffici e ntly the work for which the B rigade was formed.

Bo th t he Victoria Centre of the Association and the Victo ria District of the Brigade Overseas ar e affiliated with t h e C e ntral Council for Australia. The President of the Vi ctoria Centre is Dr . Dr. Charles Bage; the Presid ent of the V ictorian Civil Am bulance S ervic e is A. H Hansford, Esg , M.A., Ll.B.; the Officer in charge of the Victoria Distr ict of the Brigade Overseas is Colonel R. M. Down e s, C.M. G.

F IRS T-Am EXAMINATION.- The following are theresul ts of the examination in connection with the Sunderland Centre of the St. John Ambulance Association (Green Te rrace class) :-Certificates: Wilfred Barnes , Arthur Nicol, Jame s A. B. Dodd, Charles Evans, Richard Davies, John T. K ipling, John Frost, John E. Scott, Stanley Bailes, J Bell, John G. Kirtlan, Ernest Clark, Richard Bailey, Chn stopher Wagner, Richard B. Eley, John Pritchard, Du ncan McGregor, William Miller, George Pape, Edward Wilfred Wright. Vouchers: Ernest Gunn, John L ate s, Ernest Moore, Frederick Stewart, George Elvin ab els: Francis Baty and George Topping.

The Maintenance of Motor Ambulances.

By C. W. BRETT, Managing Director, Barimar, Ltd., Scientific Welding Engineers.

THERE are times when mechanical efficiency is literally a matt e r of life or death, and the motor ambulance exemplifi e s this in the most striking manner. The loss of five minut e s in an emergency or at a critical juncture has often meant loss of life to one or more persons.

It is therefore vitally important to all who are responsible for the upke e p of "ve hicles of mercy" to make themselves acquainted with the best and most rapid method whereby an ambulance may be kept in constant commission, and ready for duty with the least possible waste of time.

Now, like all otner machines, motor transport unitsof every descr iption-are liable to become inefficient or to break down entir e ly a!i the direct result of wear-and-tear, fracture, or other damage. Many troubles are traceable to accident, to abuse or mishandling, to unavoidable conditions of service, to vibtation, &c. , but the question of suprem e importance is to g e t the unit back to service at the lowest possible cost, and with the least possible delay. M0DERN METHODS.

N ow, wh e n everything is duly "boiled down and strained off 11 ther e ar e actually .Dnly three ways in which a machin e of any type or description can be restored. First of ali, one can replace all faulty or defective parts; secondly, one can put the matter in the hands of a blacksmith or a jobbing engineer; and, thirdly, one can tackle th e problem by th e e mployment of scientific welding.

The main objections to replacement are that it often involves heavy expenditure-e specially in cas e s where the damage is ext e nsive-and frequently it means delay in g e tting the device back to full service. It is not always possible to obtain a compon e nt at moment's notice, nor, obtained it, is it always easy to restore the unit to 100 per c e nt. e fficiency. The association of new and unworn parts with members which are old and have suffered attrition commonly leads to trouble, and usually manifests itself in notably reduc e d efficiency.

In regard to the blacksmith or jobbing engineer the difficulty is of a more technical nature. Modern machinery (including, of course. motor transport vehicles), is to a large extent constructed of high speed alloy steels and ferro-composites, and, speaking broadly, it is quite impossible for a smith to ceal with steels containing varying percentages or combinations of molybdenum, zirconium, tungsten, vanadium , chromium, cobalt, titanium, silicon, manganese, nickel, &c, because these modern industrial metals-despite their extraordinary durability in certain directions and under normal circumstances-are extraordinarily delicate, and demand a respectful handling which is only possible to those familiar with the character and nature of such modern metallurgical refinements. Moreover, in such cases as the blacksmith can be of service, this method of reparation usually, if not always, entails the dismantling of the ineffici e nt or damaged unit, and thus means loss of time.

Now, since, in g e neral, the methods referred to above do not meet the case, let us consid e r the advantages of scientific welding.

First of all, it can be readily, rapid 1y and efficiently

applied to the complete rehabilitation of all types of transport units and machinery, irrespective of the actual cause of inefficiency or breakdown Secondly, it can be economically employed to recreate or recondition each and all of the modern industrial metals. Thirdly, it can be used to unite or build-up to any dimension fractured or worn parts, and, in cases in which design weakness manifests itself in recurrent breakages, to strengthen the faulty member to the necessary degree.

SCIENTIFIC WELDING.

There appears to be a widespread idea that a welded repair is a good repair. Now, in sober fact, nothing could be iarther from the truth. A welded repair can be the absolute acme of inefficience-just as the repair of a watch can be well or badly done. The only criterion of the value of such reconstructions is the skill, experience and knowledge of the operator.

Actually, more damage to costly mechanical devices

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(including, of course, motor units) call be done by an inexperienced or incompetent welder in a few minutes than can be put right in a week. if at all.

The subjection of modern alloy steels to temperatures ranging between 1,000 and 6,000 degs Fabr. is, to all intents and purposes, a sheer impossibility unless the work is carried out under (a) the direction of a qualified metallurgist, who has made the high temperature treatment of industrial metals his special study, and whose knowledge of the actual potentialities of each and all of the half-dozen fusive agents and processes now used enables him to select the one best suited to a given metal or a given alloy; (b) the services of operators who are specialists in one or more processes; and (c) the use of apparatus giving the maximum range of temperature and complete control at every stage of the treatment.

WELDING TESTS.

Elaborate tests carried out with the aid of "X" rays, radio-metallographs, and photo-micrography prove conclusively that in 97 per cent. of cases in which mechanical reconstructions have been carried out by incompetent craftsmen one or more of the following defects is present :Hard beads, cold shuts, internal stresses, distortion, oxidation, imperfect alignment, alteration to crystalline structure, expansion or contraction flaws, microscopic cracks and fissures. burning and warping, loss of specific physical qualities, defects arising from too high or too low temperature, unsuitable "tilling," wrong pre-beating or cooling methods, improper thermal agent or process.

Now, as anyone of these is sufficient to reduce efficiency to the danger point, it follows that the only safeguards in welded reconstructions are sound knowledge and unquestionable skill.

TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY.

The pitfalls into which the unqualified welding operator may fall are almost innumerable. Tbere is, in point of fact, scarcely a stage in the application of thermal treatment which does not bristle with unexpected difficulties

From the preliminary heating to the ultimate cooling the operator is confronted by a series of problems which demand for their solution knowledge, skill, judgment, resource, and infinite patience. The least inattention, the smallest miscalculation, the slightest carelessness may result in extensive or even wholesale destruction.

From this it will be seen that welding reconstructions can only be safely entrusted to the specialist. Rapid , economical, and efficient as the process undoubtedly is when rightly employed, it most assuredly can be a destructive agent of almost unequalled potency in the hands of untrained craftsmen.

WHAT CAN BE DONE.

It would be easier to say what could not be done in the matter of mechanical reconstruction of all types, than to give a list of devices or components which, in skille d hands, can be completed reconstructed" equal to new" in every respect. As a guide to those whose knowledge of the possibilities and Uses of Scientific Welding is limited , however, it may be well to indicate the scope of thi s unique process as it relates to the repair and maintenanc e of motor a.mbulances and motor units generally. Th e appended lIst, of course, makes no pretensions to completeness, but it may be taken as r.::presentative of th e class of job which is now regarded by the expert welder as ordinary, everyday routine work.

All fractured, cracked, scored or otherwise damaged

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cylinders, all broken or worn water-jackets, combustion heads, crank cases, crank shafts, gear boxes, gears, transmission shafts, pistons, con-rods, radiators, axles, metal wheels, hubs, mud-guards, light metal sections, chassis frames and members, housings, journals, lamps, tools, and garage accessories, &c.

The precise condition of the component or member is immaterial rusty or bright, old or new, worn or damaged, its restoration is merely a question of the" right method and the right man."

THE ONE-PROCESS WELDER.

At this juncture it may be well to utter a note of warning against those who profess to undertake mechanical reconstructions by one process.

In point of fact, there is not one process of the halfdozen now used by the specialist which can be advantageou sly used by those engaged in general welding practice in dealing with all types of machinery and all classes of material. Where thermit cannot profitably be employed, acety lene may be of the utmost value. Where electric arc welding proves to be inadequate one or other of the methods which compose the armoury of the expert may advan tageously be employed.

To realise how futile it is to depend upon one process or one fusive agent, it is only necessary to consider the positio n of a medical prf.ctictioner who limited his ministration s to the use of one prescription.

AN INTERESTI NG EXAMPLE.

Not long ago a valuable motor unit went out of commissio n as the result of an accident. At first there appeared to be nothing for it but to replace the entire engine, and the owner got in touch with the maker and asked for a quotatio n Naturally, the figure mentioned was high, but, what was even more vexing, delivery could not be guaranteed

Fifty-six hours later the unit was tested and passed " ready for the road and full load." Tbe difference in cost between the suggested replacement of the engine and the charge made for repair was in the region of 75 per cent., while the saving 1n time was roughly eightetn days.

(This motor has now been carrying capacity load for

under three weeks as the motor could not be supplied from This .a:;teant a heavy loss, or, alternatively, conSiderable additIonal expenditure for the hire of adequate transport.

In the end, at the suggestion of the work's foreman it was to submit the question of repair to a firm' of weldlDg . l' Th' specla IstS. IS was done, a report was received accompa db' ad' DIe y a quotatIOn for a guaranteed reconstruction, n wlthout delay work was started.

The cylinders successfully r epa ired by scientific at a mere fraction of the price of new parts. The repairs were completed wi thin about 5 days, and don e under a money.back guarantee.

nearly six months without the slightest sign of trou ble, and the drivers verdict is Ie pulling better than ever.")

Such instances are by no means exceptional; indeed a saving of 50 per cent. is the rule rather than the exception in cases where scientific welding has been employed to rehabilitate a damaged or inefficient unit.

A RATIONAL METHOD.

After all there is nothing very remarkable in the application of high temperature treatment to parts or members fabricated of any of the industrial metals; what has been produced by heat should naturally be amenable to skillfully controlled fusive agents.

The difficulties which existed in the past were almost entirely due to deficiencies in tbe apparatus employed, the materials used, and the methods adopted by welders who were lacking in metallurgical knowledge and an actual appreciation of the potentialities of the thermic process adopted. During the last few years, however, the science of welding has made enormous strides, and, indeed, has reached such a state of perfection that in something like 97 per cent. of cases of mechanical breakdown or inefficiency an 1/ equal to new /l reconstruction is a practical certainty-given, of course, tbe requisite operative skill and experience.

As an American factory owner once said, in the inimitably terse phraseology of his country: "Scientific is the biggest thing on the earth, except the PyramIds, the Statue of Liberty, and British taxation./l But to be big in a practical sense it has got to be scientific-otherwise it is a gigantic swindle.

When corresponding Advertisers please mention II Firat Aiel."

A badly broken Cylinder Block. Thi s type of cylinder IS frequently found on Motor Ambulances.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOI NTMENTS, DECEMBER, 1926

Appointments and promotions sanctioned ;-

To be Divisional Surgeon.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR&

Dr. Thomas Hill, M.B., B.Cb., B.A.O., Pontlottyn Division, q.I2.z6

To be Divisional Superintendents.

GLMlORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Hugh Benjamin Gardiner, Neatb Division, 7.12.26

Ambulance Officer John Borthwick Gilcrist Wilson, Penyrheol Division, IO 12.26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corporal Frederick Cockram, Abertillery Division, 13. 12.2 6

fo be Ambulance Officers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Thomas John Thomas, Neath Division, 7.12.26

" Alfred Pole, Penyrbeol Division, 10 12.26

" William George Short, Sengbenydd Division, 17.12.26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant Alfred 0 >Yen Gibbs, Abertillery Division, 13.12.z6

To bE; Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR&

Sergeant Ivor Octavious Surradge, Senghenydd Division, 10.IZ.26

MONt-lOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Alfred Ernest Powell, Monmouth Division, 7.12.26

To be Sergeants.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Corporal Robert William Smith, Barry Dock Division, 14.12.26 COUNTY CENTRE.

Private James William Perkins, Neath Division, 7.12.26

" Ernest Charles Evens, Penyrheol Division, 10.12.26

MONlI10UTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corporal Charles Henry Williams, Abertillery Division, 13.12.26

To be Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Reginald George Lovell, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division, 1.12.26

Private Trevor Cole, Neath Division, 13.12.26

" Henry Merchant, Neath Division, 13.12.26

" Frederick Howell, Penyrheol Division, 10.12.26

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Private Thomas Flemmings, Abertillery Division, 13 12.26

" William Matthews, II

To be Divisional Secretary.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Arthur Alexander Stevens, Neath Division, 7.12.26

To be Cadet Sergeant.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Cadet Corporal William Henry Belbin, Tylorstown Cadet Division, 4.12.26

To be Cadet Corporals.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Cadet Gwilym VlDcent Williams, Tylontown Cadet Division 4. 12 26

Cadet Robert Williams, Tylorstown Cadet Division, 4. 12 26 " David William Jones, Tylorstown Cadet Division, 4. 12 2 6 " John Richard Rowlands, Tylorstown Cadet Division , 4. 12 26

Resignation Accepted with Regret.

CITY OF CARDl FF' CENTR E.

Divisional Surgeon R. Bevan Llewellyn, Cardiff Emergenc y Nursing Division, 30.12.26

Corps Registered.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRlf.

North Rhondda Corps, 6.12.26

Mid Rhondda Corps, 6.12.26

Division of a Corps.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

The Rhondda F'awr Corps has been divided into two Corps, to be known as the North Rhondda Corps and the Mid Rhondda Corps, as from 6.12.26

Division Registered.

CARMARTHIW SH IRE CENTRE.

Ammanford Nursing Divis ion, Amman Valley Corps, 20 12.26

Division Disbanded.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Wattstown Division, Rhondda Fach Corps, 21. 12.26

Cadet Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Aber-Blaengwynfi Cadet, 22.11.26

Onllwyn Seven Sisters Cadet, 27. 1 1.26

Deaths.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. Henry Rowe, Cefn Coed Division, 2.12.26

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. WIlliam Padfield, Abertillery Division, 31.12.26 Award of Service Medals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corporal T. Williams, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Division. Corps Secretary R. Hewer, t'ontypridd Corps.

M ON MOUTHS HIRE CENTRE.

Corps Supt. J. Hooper, West Monmouth Corps.

Divisional Supt. Charles F. Sterry, Six Bells Division.

" "William Padfield, Abertillery Division. Sergeant Alfred Owen Gibbs, Abertillery Division.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE. Sergeant H. Griffiths, Bedlinog Division. ,. David Morgan, Bedlinog Division. Private William Lewis, Jl Service Medal Bar.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corps Inspector of Stores John Gibbs, West Monmouth Corps.

" Secretary John Matthews, West Monmouth Corps.

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General Interest.

NEW YEAR GREETINGS.

The Commissioner for Wales desires to extend to all Officers, N.C.O.'s , and members of the Brigade best wishes for a prosperous and useful ytar.

The co-operation and loyalty of Ambulance and Nursing units, who have contributed to the past year's splendid record of service is appreciated not only by the Officers of the Priory, but by the general public, who benefit daily by their voluntary assistance.

Each years finds the Priory carrying on a larger mission and devising new means of administering to the sick and injured, and tb e value of the Brie:ade, as a living force against suffering and distase, continues to increase.

Whilst appreciating past acbievements, the Com-

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Morris, Corps Officer D. Evans, Supt. E. James, Ambulance Officers C. W. Gregory and W. M. Webh. The awards were as under ;-

I, Private Richard Williams, Duffryn Aman Division

2, Corporal Jerry Hugbes, Cwmaman Division

3, Private Gwilym Phillips, " "

On the same day, the" Dr. Millar" cup was competed for by the nurses at Cwmaman. Dr. J. M. Wilson adjudicated and the first four places were secured by ;-

I, Mrs. Grace Williams, Cwmaman Nursing Division

2, Miss M. Dyer, Abndare Nursing Division

3, Miss M. Davies, II II

4, Mrs. A. Price, Abercynon "

Dr. J. M. Wilson presented the cup, and those in attendance were Corps Surgeon Dr. J. C. Ogilvif, StaR Offictr Gomer L. Davies, Corps Officers W. J Morgan, T. J. Griffiths, D. Evans, Lady Supt. N. OIVen and L.

Plloto by) [A. & C. Taylo)'S. Cardiff City Cadets, Winners of Ss. And(ews Cup, 1926. Back row-Sergt. Alcock, Cadet Officer Field, Den Williams, Esq., Ambulance Officer Evans. Front row-F. Ackerman, D. John, W. 1. Thomas (captain), 1. Seaman, E. Symons.

missioner expresses confidence in the continued support of the Brigade and the further extension of the Priory's work so that its ministry of healing may be felt by all sections of the public in every part of the Principality of Wales.

Centre Reports.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

A large number of competitors entered the competition at the Aberaman Rescue Station, on Saturday, 4th December, for the "Officers" cup. The adjudicator was Dr. Harry Williams, Abercynon, and among those present wLere Corps surgeon Dr. J. C. Ogilvie, Staff Officer Gomer Davies, Corps Secretary W. J. Morgan, Mr. Henry

Richardson, Lady Ambulance Officers Mrs. Hyde and Miss M. Mills.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE. SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION,).

The Commissioner for the Carmarthenshire Centre Mr. Evan D. Jones, inspected the Llanelly Town lance and Llanelly Division.s on Wednesday, December 8th. Both umts were effiCIent in the tests in foot, stretcher and hand-seat drill, and in first aid and home nursing work. The Nursing Division continues to maintain its usual high standard, and the Commissioner was pleased to notice a general improvement in the work of the Town unit, which has made rapid strides since the last inspection.

E. D. Jones also inspected the Llanelly G. W.R. DIvlslon on November 28th. Under the direction of

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Supt. J. E. Williams, good progress is be,ing made by this Division, and a satisfactory state of efficiency was shown by all on parade.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

CONCERT AT NELSON.

A concert organised by the Nelson Division was held at the Unionist Hall, Nelson, on December 23rd.

In the unavoidable absence of the President, Mr. J. H Thomas the chair was taken by Supt. W. Jackson, Abercynon Division, who expressed great pleasure in being asked to attend, and explained to the, large number present the value of the voluntary work carned out by the Nelson Ambulance men

The Berthlwyd and District Male Choir, ably ducted by Mr J. D. Rees, the wIth their excellent.singing, and other artistes com b1Oedto give a pleasing programme which greatly enjoyed.

During an interval, medalhons and labels. were. sented by Mrs. Jones, j First AId M1010g Certificates by Mr. M. Watk1Os, Trelewls.j and the successful junior students, who had been tramed by the Nelson Division, received their from Mr. Albert Williams, Nelson. Warrants of appolOtment were presented by Supt. Jackson, who the <?fficers on their appointment, and after referrlng to the dlitles and qualifications associated each expressed a that they would realise their and fulfil theIr obligations in a manner befitt10g the dlgmty of the Order.

INSPECTION AT PONTARDULAIS.

The Pontardulais Division was inspected by Mr. E. D. Jones, Commissioner for Car marth ens hire, on the 27th December There was a good attendance, and a favourable report has been received on the manner in which the tests were carried out. Special reference was made to the excellent sr.rvices of Dr. R. J. Isaac, Surgeon and Supt. of the Division, whose enthusiasm and constal7t interest are mainly responsible for the success of thIS uni t.

A W ARDS PRESENTED AT PORTHCAWL.

Councillor J E. Davies presided at a meeting bV the Kenfig Hill Nursing Division held in the CounCil Chamber, Porthcawl, on Thursday, December I6th.

The Chairman was supported by Mrs. J. E.. Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones and Lady DIvIsIOnal Supt. Mrs. Sutton. He welcomed the thirty-two. Cadets present and presented medallions to Mrs., S. LewIs, Mrs. S. Ellis and Miss Dunkerley, congratulatl?g the Nurses upon their good work among the pubhc.

First Aid Certificates were dIstributed by Mrs. J. E Davies to the following Cadets :-Betty Birch, Dorothy Davies, Betty Jones, Iris John, Loveday Harry, Mary Harry Phyllis Barnes and Dorothy Dunkerley. Lady Supt. Mrs Sutton, who her had devoted much time and interest to tra1010g the J Unlor Class, expressed satisfaction with the enthusiastic manner in whIch the Cadets had attended to their studi(:;s.

The Sub-Commissioner gave an interesting report on the Aberavon Corps, which was formed in I920 and has made excellent progress both in strength an? There is every likelihood of anothpr Cadet DIVISIOn be10g added to the Corps shortly. Mr. Lemuel Jones formed a Class for members of the Port Talbot Impenal League and over forty are attending the lectures.

LLYNFI VALLEY CORPS.

The following units in the Llynfi Valley Corps paraded

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at Maesteg on October 9th, for the annual inspection by Sub -Commissioner Major A. W. Anderson ;-Caerau, Maesteg Central, N antyffyllon, Garth, Llangynwyd and Coytrahen. The Officers present included Corps Secretary G. Jones, Corps Treasurer C. D. Hughes, Corps Inspector of Stores R. J. Osborne and Corps Sergeant Major Morgan J. Ham mond, who were congratulate.d on their earnestness and enthusiasm and the general effiCIency of the men.

CITY OF CAgDIFF CENTRE.

PUBLIC DUTY.

The re-opening of the Playhouse Theatre, Cardiff, has added another call to the increasing demand upon the services of the Ambulance and Nursing members in Cardiff. Arrangements have been made for personnel to be in attendance at each performance and this provision is much appreciated.

At the request of Mr. L. C. Watters , General Secretary of the Cardiff Athletic Club, arrangements were made for a larger contingent of ambulance men ar;ad nurses for at the Cardiff Arms Park on the occasIOn of the Cardiff v, Maoris match played on December 28th. Members of the Cardiff City and Cardiff Great .and the Cardiff Emergency and Cardiff City NurslDg DIVISIOns were in attendance in charge of ,Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, and their services were much in demand. Another event which made an additional call upon the Brigade was the Community Concert at the Cardiff Empire on Snnday, December 19th. There was a crowded audience and many cases received treatment.

SUCCESSFUL WHIST DRIVE.

The first of a series of whist drives organised by the Cardiff City Nursing Division to to enable the members to carryon their work 10 City, was held on Victory night November 12th. There were over one hundred and refreshments by the Nurses. The prizes were given by Cardiff bus10ess Houses, whose generous recognition of the value of the work undertaken by the Division is most encouraging. The assistance of Mr. W. Germain, who acted as M C., Mrs. German, and all who contributed to the success of this enjoyable evening was very much appreciated.

CARDIFF DIVISIONS INSPECTED.

Ambulance, Nursing, and Cadet Div,isions ,in the City of Cardiff presented themselves for 1OspectlOn on Sunday 5th December, at the Police Drill Hall, Law Courts, 'Cardiff. The Commissioner for Wales unable to be present, and in the absence of the for Cardiff (Lt.-Col. F. T. Rees, M,C.), the 1Ospectlon was conducted by Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, assisted by Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Metcalf, R.R.C. Acting Corps Supt. W. H. Johnson was in command of the parade, a noti,ceable feature of which were the ambulance and nurslDg cadets, who proved themselves smart and efficient. The Lord Mayor, Alderma[] WIlliam Grev, complimented a.ll present on their and ther:n that their services were much appreciated. HIS lordshIp presented the "Commissioner's" cup to the Cardiff Great Western Divisional team and handed warrants of appointment to Acting Corps Supt. W. H. Johnson and W. Cotter. A service medal was handed to Lady DIVISIonal Supt. Miss M. Kernick by the Lady Mayoress, who also distributed warrants of appointment to Lady Ambulance Officer Miss G. Richards and Cadet Officer Miss N. Conner.

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An enthusiastic gathering of ambulance workers attended the annual tea and presentation of awards to the Merthyr Nursing Division which took place on Thursday, 2nd December, at Abermorlais. Those present included Mrs. Norman Hankey, Miss Hankey, Divisional Surgeon Dr. T. H. Stevens, Staff Officer H , Jones and Mrs. Jones, Corps Supt. David Jones, Corps Inspector of Stores Daniel Davies, Corps Secretary E. T. Farmer, Divisional Secretary J. Rees, Mr. John Morgan, Mrs. Mansel Davies, Mr. and Mrs. William Peters, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Wins lade, Mr. F. Thomas and the Commissioner for Wales.

An interesting feature of the proceedings was a presentation of a hand -painted cushion to Mrs. Hankey by Nursing Officer Miss C. Jones (Matron of the Mardy Hospital), on behalf of the Division, in appreciation of Mrs. Hankey'S long and valuable services, which have contributed in a large measure to the great progress made. Miss Jones said the nurses took great pleasure in showing t heir appreciation of her support and the many gifts of in valid equipment made by her to their Medical Comforts D epot had enabled them to administer comfort and relief to a greater number of sick people in the district. They all felt that Mrs Hankey's removal from Merthyr was a gr eat loss to their work.

Respond ing to the expressions of appreciation and gr atitude, Mrs. Norman Hankey thanked the Officers and Me m bers for their gi ft, assuring them it had always been a pleasure to her to help forward the work in which they we re all keenly interested. She was convinced of the val ue of the Medical Comforts Depot, which had been the mea ns of relieving untold suffering

A wedding gift was presented to Miss Hankey by D r T. H. Stevens on behalf of the Division, and a photogra ph of the Merthyr Nursing Team was handed to Dr. Ste vens in acknowled g ment of the Division's appreciation of his voluntary services as honorary lecturer. Miss Pearl Ja mes received the prize awarded to the helper who coll ected the highest amount on " Priory Day."

An excelle!1t concert was arranged by the Merthyr Bor ough Operatic Society, conducted by Mr. D. Rees. Co rps Supt. David Jones presided, and Sir Hubert Lewis ga ve an address on the development of ambulance work. Re ferring to the of the Merthyr Nursing Division, he remarked on the splendid work of the Medical Comfo rt s Depots maintained by them, from which nearly two hun dred articles had been issued on loan since its estabhs h ment in Tune of last year.

. Medallions and la bels were handed by Mrs. Mansel Da Vies to a number of members, and Miss C. Jones distrib uted certificates.

CEFN COED DIVISION'S Loss.

The death occurred on Thursday, December 2nd, of th e late Supt. Henry Rowe, Cefn Coed Division.

Supt. Rowe was one of the most enthusiastic Officers of t he Brigade in Wales and the Division has sustained a loss in his death. Deep sympathy is felt with the rela tives of this devoted Officer, whose faithfulness and dey otion were an inspiration to all. The welfare of the BIlg.ade first care and he was prepared at all times to gIve hiS. Ambulance and Nursing Divisions from all dlstncts 10 the Taft' Valley Corps paid their last resp ects at the funeral on Monday, December 6th. Over one hundred men and Nurses were in attendance in comman d of Corps Supt. D. Jones.

AI D.News In Brief.

Deep sympathy is expressed with Mr. J. W. Davison of Rhondda House, Pontypridd, wife passed away on Sunday, December 26th. Mr. Davison has been closely identified with ambulance work for many years and until recently held office as Sub-Commissioner of the Pontypridd Sub-district. The Finance Committee of the Priory, of which he is a mem ber, passed a vote of condolence at its meeting on Decem ber 28th. Though holding no office in the Brigade, Mrs. Davison was ever ready to support the ambulance movement, and her death is deeply mourned.

Officers in charge of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions are asked to complete the annual return forms for 19 26 and return them to the Priory Headquarters without delay so that particulars of the strength and efficiency of each unit may be recorded in the annual report of the Commissioner for Wales, now in course of preparation.

N early 5 00 cases were carried during the months of October and November in the ambulance cars of the Priory stationed in the South Wales coalfield.

The reopening of the collieries has increased the upon the services of the cars, but the extent to which this motor ambulance transport service is benefitting the general public in the mining areas, apart from the colliery owners who are regular subscribers, was shown during the coal stoppage, when, although the pits were closed and the number of accidents should be consequently less, the total number of cases removed was almost as great as that for the corresponding period of 19 25.

The Priory's action in keeping the cars in full commission during the whole period of industrial dispute is highly appreciated by all sections of the public. No subscriptions were received and a loss of nearly £3. 00 0 was incurred.

Ambulance members are reminded that those wishing to apply for admission into the Military Hospitals Reserve must make immediate application, through their Officers in charge for the necessary forms, as the distribution of the quotas allotted to the various centres will shortly be reconsidered.

A large number of volunteers have been accepted for enrolment from the Cwm Colliery, Cwmparc and Festiniog Divisions. There still remains a number of vacancies, and it is hoped sufficient applications will be received to enable Wales to complete her quota.

The Committee of the Girl Guides Association have suggested that they would welcome the attendance of members of Nursing Divisions at some of their Camps with a view to their looking after the health of members during Camp periods. They have further undertaken to bear the expense of board and lodging of nursing members during their stay in Camp and in certain cases, when necessary, to pay travelling expenses. Any members attending such Camps will wear their uniforms.

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CO}'IPOSITION OF PRODUCER GA S.

A. W. (Barr y ).·-Please tell me the component parts of Pro· ducer Gas.

Producer gas is made by passing air over red·hot coke or coal, whereby results a mixture of carbon and carbon monoxide with nitrogen of air used. It contalDs abuut 30 per cent. of carbon monoxide. See query in issue of August, 19 26.-N CORBET FLETCHER.

EXAMINATION HmVLER.

E. C. ( Folkestone ).- In a recent nursing ex.aI?ination a candidate was asked how she would admlDlster a vapour bath. To our horror she replied :-" Fill bath with boiling water and place patient therein! ))

Good! Next, please ! !-N.C.F.

F RACTURES OF UPPER AND LOWER JA WS.

A. W. (Barry).- Having recently read of a patient who sustained fractures of upper and lower jaws, I shall appreciate your advice as to treatment of this combination of fractures.

The First Aid treatment for this combination is as laid down in Tell.tbook for fracture of lower jaw. Fractures of upper jaw are said to heal quickly, though liable to suppuration and its complications.-N.C.F.

TREATME NT OF CYT THROAT.

W. W. (Sheffield ).- In a recent practice I was asked to describe treatment of patient suffering from cut throat. I gave treatment as set out in Textbook ( pp. 88 and 89), but was told to use my common sense and to apply a pad and bandage. Please tell me if I was right.

Yes. Compression of carotid artery and jugular vein by pad and bandage is a most difficult proposition.-N.C.F.

HU MOU R S OF FIRST Am.

E. C. (Temple).-Herewith I forward a true First Aid story which may amuse your readers. A young married couple went to a hotel in Switzerland for benefit of health of husband who suffered with some affection of throat, and at times in the night could scarcely When

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happened the wife had to act quickly and apply a poultice to the throat.

One nig ht the poor man was taken suddenly ilJ. So his wife propped him up in bed and flew to the c oncierge who had arranged to prepare a poultIce a mome nt 's notice. This done, the wife rushed upstaIrs, pushed open the bedroom door which she had left ajar and was hornfied to find that her husband wa<; lying flat and apparently not breathing. In a panic she seized the hot poultice and clapped It on his throat and was further horrified when a strange voice exclaimed -l1fy God.l TV/wt's Up.l She had t'ntered the wrong bedroom! !

Good! plelse ! !-N .C.F.

PLAINT OF COI\[PETlNG TEAl\!.

J.L. ( Castle Eden ).- In a recent competition we the last in of 8 teams and were told that we must eIther accept decisions of a judge who had been engaged in .anoth er competition in place of the o.ne who had exam IDe? the prev io us seven teams or retIre from the competItIOn. As a team we consider that we were unfairly treated.

On your statement of facts you have caus e (or complaint and are fully justified in your that the judge should examIne in the same sec tlOn of all competltlons.·N.C.F.

COMPOUND FRACTURE OF HUMERU S.

C.H. (Ma n chester ).-A discussion arose in class recently with referen c e to ust' of small arm-sling with Compound Fracture of Humerus, bone protruding. The Textbook (p. 49) tells us not to apply extension in case of compound fra c ture when bone protrudes. Further, we are taugh t that the reason for using small armsling for Simple Fracture of Arm is that elbow hangs free whereby the weight of the l imb would tend to pull broken bone Into position or at least counteract muscular contractIOn. Under these circumstances, we were in doubt as to whether or no we should use the small arm·sling with Compound Fracture of Humerus; and we shall appreciate your advice on this point.

There is someth !ng in what you say; but, as there is a vast difference between the natural weight of the limb acting at the elbow and a First Aider seeking to apply traction on a compound fracture, I think that you will be perfectly safe in using the small arm-sling for such a fracture.-N.C.F.

AS PHYX IA AND FRACTURED RIBS.

E C. (Y ork ).-I would ltke your opinion upon the following point. In a recent competition we had to treat a man who, when rescued from a river, was found to have ceased breathing and to have sustained fractures of 6th and 7 th ribs (m idway between breast and spine). As a team we did Schafer's Method, though fully alive to the risk of further damage by reason of the fractured ribs. The reason why we adopted this line of treatment was that we might get rid of water which was almost certainly in the lungs and which we contend, could not be evacuated by Laborde's Method. The Judge, however, ruled that Laborde'S Method was the correct one and penalised us heavily. Under these circumstances we welcome your opinion.

You were set a pretty and vexatious problem which presents two sides, since it amounts either to death from Asphyxia or to prolonged. convalescence from possihle Com·

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HUMOURS OF FIRST AID.

M. B. ( Penestone ).-As a Divisional Surgeon of the Brigade, I take pleasure in sending of a personal experience. While on holiday 10 a YorkshIre town I observed in middle of street a lorry surrounded by a crowd. Inspection showed that a man ha? .be en down and sustained a simple fracture of tibia. ReallslOg that here was an opportunity of practising First Aid, I at once set to work, fixed the fracture with improvised splints and bandages, summoned the ambulan-:e and despatched patient to hospital.

While dust ing my trousers before leavI ng the a railway man carne up to watch cham conslstlOg of labels issued by the ASSOCIatIOn, and told me I had done the job alright but that I had made one big mistake. Somewhat perplexed, I reviewed in my mind the General Rules of First Aid Treatment of Fractures, and then merely remarked-" Oh.l" To this my critic gravely replied :-" Yer didn't send for doctor! ,I"

We thank you for your letter with its amusing experience and note that you also acted III accordance With

Principles of First Aid in that you exercised 1\ and" sympathy " and did not "turn the tables" on the First Aider.-N.C. F.

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The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem .

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

THE initiation of the Road Service cheme has apparently alarmed the critics who are now adopting the slogan " preven tion is better than cure," and sugge sting that traffic controls should be increased even if it means raiding the Road Fund to meet the extra expe nse and so avoid the necessity of having Ambulance Stati ons and Patrols on the highways.

Roa d Service Scheme.

voluntary bodies with volunteer personnel. The fact that the services are re!1dered without fee or reward will lead many to believe that funds are not required, and to those it is pointed out that the operation of a motor ambulance is a heavy undertaking and that the bandages and material used in rendering first aid is also a large item in the accounts and therefore the Scheme is commended to those who are unable to give their services to the Brigade but are in a position to do so in kind or other ways.

Le t those who are alarmed be assured that the scheme has no t been launched in anticipation of a larger number of roa d accidents i!l future, or in fear that the drivers to follow will be ltss capable than they are to-day, but to meet the nee ds of the present day.

T he Scheme is for the benefit of the motorist and the pedestrian.

The use of the words "road accidents" appear to have bee n interpreted as only accidents through collisions, wherea s the Scheme is intended to cover all accidents or SUdden illness on the highways irrespective of cause.

The Traffic Patrols may be increased and stationed one mile apa rt, but they will never be able to avoid accidents arising from falling trees, back firing of some cars, greasy roads, failure lof breaks, absent mindedness of some pedest rians, or sudden illness of the driver or occupants of a car.

The creation of an organised Fire Brigade, always ready for an immediate call, has not increased fires, on the contrary where they have occurred, less damage has been done to property than if the Fire Brigade had not been ready for the call. So with the establishment of an organise d Ambulance Service it is hoped that the same protecti on may be available for life and limb as is the case of po ssible damage to property by fire.

The only one regret is that the Ambulance Service is not a Nati I' ona lDstead of a Voluntary one, organised by

Further, this Scheme is strongly commended to the many Insurance COILpanies throughout the country. It is but few motorists who are not insured against personal and third party risks: and many pedestrians are insured in some way or other. An accident involving only a Simple Fracture properly treated is a small claim against one care. lessly handled and turned into a Compound Fracture or even more serious, a Compound Complicated Fracture, which, as often is the case, causes loss of limbs or permanent bodily disablement.

If all those insured received qualified and efficient treatment it would doubtless lead to a great saving of Insurance Companys' Funds, and last but not least it would alleviate much untold suffering and permanent disability to unfortunate victims of disaster.

If the scheme rec t ives the support which it deserves, it will enable the scope of this beneficient work of mercy to be enlarged and not curtailed through lack of funds.

That an Am bulance Service is a national necessity is proven by the following statistics of accidents and calls which received the attention of the Brigade in a large city in the West Country during 1926.

Accident Calls, 2,142_ Ambulance to Fire Calls, 207.

In addition to the above the Unit carried out its ordinary Brigade work by removing 2,734 invalids to hospital or home and attended to 22,7 z 7 accidents and sudden illnesses in factories and workshops, and on occasion of large public assemblies.

The New Secretary of the Order.

THE new Secretary of the Order of St. John , whose photograph we show below, is descended from Sir John d.e B ingham a Knight of the time of Henry 1. Most of hIS ancestors have bee n soldiers and his three last have all with the Household troops.

Born in 1885, he went to Eton and from there was trained as an engineer serving his time for 3 years as a fitter at the bench. It W.lS not long before the traditional instinct prevai l ed and he joined the Coldstream G uards stationed in Egypt in 1907. A period on the Staff of the Governor General of Canada ( the late Earl _Grey)

U The Eight=Pointed Cross."

A LECT URE GI VEN TO THE WHITLE Y BAY Dl VISION, BY DR.

RAWSON,

M.B., B.S.

THE mam arms of the Cross were from e arli e st times associated with the four cardinal virtu e s, - prudence, temperance, justic e and fortitude-the eight points on the adoption of the emblem of the Creed of St. John, were taken to represent the knightly virtues-spiritual tranquility, life without malice, contrition, patienc e in adversity, love of justice, mercy, sincerity and purity of heart and enduran c e under persecution - and later with the Beatitudes of Our Lord. recorded in the fifth chapter of St. Matthew 's Gosp el.

Recently the Council of the Ord er in England h a s added to each point a stcular sign ificance appl icable to the essential qualities cf a First Aider. O b se rvat ion to grasp the situation quickly and to ovtrlo o k no importan t detail. Tact to reassure the pati t nt and co ntI 01 the o nlook e r. Resource to make use of articl t s at hand . Dexterity to work neatly, quickly and t ffici e nt ly. E xpl icitness to avoid confusion in orders or m e ss ag e s. D iscr i m ination to attend to important th ings first. P ers e ve ran ce to continue till all possibl e aid has be en give[]. Sympat hy.

It will b e seen that b etween the arms on th is cros s are depicted the lion and tbe unicorn The Ord e r of St. John has eight branches or tongues as th e y we re call ed representing the principal E uropean countri e s of th at time and each had its special addition to th e Cr o ss, e g ) the French, the F leur-de -Lys. The English, the L ion and the Unicorn.

This eight -pointed cross was worn by both Knigh ts and Ladies of the Order, its whiteness d e p ict e d th e pur it y of life required in thos e who fight for the d e fe nce of t h e Christian Faith, and live for the service of the poor a n d the suffering, and it was worn on the left breast, na rrely , close to the heart, the r ep) sitory of truth and faithfuln e ss. But the knightho o d had a s e c o nd duty, that of milit ar } service in protection of the pilgrims on th e ir wa y t o Jerusalem, and in the defence of, later attempts to rec ap ture the Holy C ity. We note the red surcoat wllh t h e plain white cross - the Standard of the Order wh ich h a s been adopted by three countries-Italy, Denmark an d Switzerland. On account of signal service H ndt red t o the Knights while in occupation of Rhodes and b e si fge d by the Turks, the permission to use this device was grant ed the Count of Savoy, the ancestor of the present Roy al House of Italy, so that it now forms the centre of t he Italian flag.

February, 1927 -FIRST

exception. The Britons and the Goths of old were as keen to rescue their wounded comrades-and then wives and women of the tribe were as solicitous in the care of them as are their descendants of to-day. In ancient E gypt, there were skilled surgeons and specialists according to the part diseased or ioj ured-was narrower than it is to -day in England or even in America-while modern excavations have revealed evidence of decided skill in bandaging and in the setting of fractures. The Babylonian was accustomed to place his sick or wounded friend in the market place, that those who passed by might converse with him to take the same treatment as they knew to be successful in similar cases-a method which eVl n to-day sometim e s causes confusion when the advice of friend and d octor does not tally.

The Buddhists established hospitals along the pilgrim routes to their various shrines-and not only did the InJian of that period become pre -eminent in hygiene, d ie tetics and the knowledge of herbs-but , nearly 2,000 ye ars later, his m e thod of surg ery of the face and of exci sion of cataract was introduced into Europe, while his sp li nt of bamboo with e s was adopted by the British Army as th e rattan cane splint. A n re;thesia too was induced b y m e thods of hypnotism or by the use of drugs such as o p ium and hemlock.

In Greece and her various colonies, numerous temples we re erect e d to th e ir h ealing god, Aesculapius. These we re the c e ntre o f health resorts in many respects not u n li ke the spas o f to -day. H e re patients resid e d for a ti me-l eading p erhaps a more regular life than usual - but not deprived of their recreation and sport, gaming and ho rs e-racing. Each patient was given a certain day to vis it th e t e m pl e , h e re to pour his libation before the altar o f th go d and here to P1 SS the night - som e tim e s several nights- tre a tm e nt be ing affu rd e d by the priests in the guise of t h e g o d Ae sculapius e i ther through sug g esti o n or mte rpr etatio n o f d lea rns or s ometim e s by surgical operation. But a s i n o ur h ea lth r e sorts o f to d a y, the benefit in most c ase s wa s m o re due to regulation in matt e r of diet, hours o f sl ee p and exercise.

When on c a mpaign, th e Greek and Persian armies were always accompanied by sk illed surgeons and by seve ral dr e ss er s, a nd it is good to read that both the Greek X en ophon and Cyrus the Persian g ave sp e cific orders for the e nemy wounded to be treated with as much considera t ion as th e ir own.

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seed sown by Jesus Christ began to bear fruit-the Greek world had fallen into decay, the Roman had reached the zenith of its power-and vice and lUXury and disregard for the comfort of others penetrated all classes. Though in thtir small communities, the Christians followed the dictates of their Master by care of the sick and appointed deaconesses to this special service, it is not till 300 years later that they were able to found hospitals-by that time the creed had been adopted by many of the richer citiz ens in Rome, and the names of many noble women amongst them Helen, the mother of Constantine, are connected with this early movement, not only did thEY help with gifts and money to found the hospitals, but assisted in the actual nursing and carrying of the sick.

About this time St. Basil founded at Caesarea a sort of hospital city, with the view of assisting the pilgrims who were then beginning to flock to the Holy Land, and at Jerusalem there was already a small hospital attended by faithful Christians-the ancestors of the later brothers of St. John.

So striking was this movement that the pagan Emperor Julian, declared, " N ow we can see what it is that makes these Christians such powerful enemies of our gods, it is the brotherly love which they manifest towards strangers and towards the sick and the poor." As to-day so in those days as Christianity spread, hospitals were established and instruction given in the care of the sick and injured. The monks were from the first urged to this duty and one of the first rules of St. Benedict, early in the sixth century reads: The care of the sick is to be placed abo ve and before every other duty, as if, indeed, Christ were being directly served in waiting on them. It must be the peculiar care of the Abbot that they suffer from no negl igence. T he Infirmarian must be thoroughly reliable, known for his pie ty and diligence and solicitude for his charge.

For [lome hundreds of y ears Europe was harrassed by warfare-by the wanderings of the fierce Goth, Saxon and Dane, and by their invasion of Rome and other parts of the civilised world-but as peace became more established, a further advance took place in the erection of ho spitalS.

LIEUT.-COLONEL

R ALPH BIN GHA M, D S O

immedi'itely preceeded his retirement to enter business a year prior to the War.

He was at the front in October 1914, and (e xcept for the first 6 months of 19 [6 on the instructional staff of the M a chin e Gun Corps at Grantham), was on the Western Front until the end of the War. H e commanded the 3 rd B attalion Coldstream Guards for a C)hort time in the winter of 1917 and was selected to form and command the 4th B a ttalion Guards' Machine Gun Regiment. He was severely wounded in the right wrist on November 8th 19 18

On the war memorial at L11eham there are the names of 7 Binghams who served in the Great War.

In a campaign ngain s t the heath e n of Esthonia, t he Danes were g et! ing the worst of the battl 0 but they were assisted by Knights of the Order of St. John wh ose standard the rallyiog point and the battle was won-so its arms were adopted as those of the kingdom.

It is probable too that the Swiss similady their coat of arms from that of the Order of St. J oho, )f SO the Red Cross of Geneva has an additional significance

We must not imagine that the care of the sick anG wounded is peculiar to those of the N eighbourly kindness and mercy-the spmt of serVlce to the unfortunate is deep seated in human though certain notably the Mongols of the Mid d le Ages have been indiffer e nt to their own wounded and have' cruelly lLassacred those of the enemy-this is t he

From Homer we gl ean how the wounded were treated at the sieg e of Troy and similar methods would be adopted fo r thousands of years, till the introduction of firearms. T.he wound e d hero was dragged or borne out of danger by hi S comrades, sometimes placed under a tree to die, but u sm.l1y taken to a chariot which bore him to barracks in Here he was g iven a stimulating draught of hiS clothing was loosened in the of the wound, which was th.en washed with warm water and if necessary

An Imbedded spear or arrow point was eith er WIthdrawn or cut out by widening the wound. The was then treat t' d with herbs, rt:lieving pain, or with the JUice of some bitter root and finally bound up with a wo ollen bandage-sometimes after extracting the arrow the was sucked to draw out the poison-it is significant that It was in Syria that our Edward 1. had his life saved by such service of his queen, Eleanor.

f The New Testament tells us how men brought their to pool of Bethseda or to Our Lord to be ealed, while the parable of the Good Samaritan was probably founded on some actual il'icident.

But it was generally a hard cold world in which the

Some of the more notable were those of St. John at Jerusalem, in 1048, shortly before the Norman conquest of England, of St. Bartholomew in London, in 1 123, and of the Holy Spirit in Rome in 1 204. Th e se were founded by rich donors either in gratitude to God to restorat ion to health or out of the pure spirit of mercy and pity with the si ck poor. The hospitals of this period wer e noble buildings with ample accommodation-usually of one storey with high ceilings and large windows-generally near the water that there might be abundance for cleansing purposes and also so that sewage of the hospital might be carried off. The floors were usually tiled to facilitate cleaning; the linen was of the purest white and frequently changed. Inde e d it was gen erally recognised that cleanliness was next to godliness-and well nigh as important. To each hospital was attached a brotherhood of monks or a. sisterhood of nuns, it was by these devotf'd men and women that the nursing of the sick was done, their reward lying in the good result of their care and attention.

( 10 oe contin ued.)

NEW TO HIM -" Where did the car hit him?" asked the coroner. " At the junction of the dorsal and cervical vertebrre," replied the medical witness. The foreman of the jury rose from his seat. "I've lived in these parts for fifty years," he protested ponderously, " an' I never heard 0' the place-."

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

THE preliminary (Divisional) Competitions are being held throughout the Great Western Railway during the month of February. The entry is again a heavy one, especially in the Beginners' Ladies' teams again feature in two of the Divisions as they did last year for the first time i n the history of the railway, and it will be interesting to see how these t e ams are placed when results are made known.

It is understood that Lieut.-Brooks and Dr. CononRobertson will adjudicate in the semi -final round which will be decided partly at Birmingham and partly at Westonsup er -Ma re. The eight t e ams securing highest places in the semi -fi nal contest (irrespective of class) will qualify for the Final Comp etition at Paddington

An interesting presentation of Ambulance Awards by the District Goods' Manager, Mr. J. W. Lovejoy, took place on Fri day, February 4th, at South Lambeth Goods Station to the Salaried and Uniformed First Aid Classes.

Mr. Chubb, Goods Superintendent (supported by the Chief Clerk, Mr. Wren, and Cartage Superintendent, Mr. Grierson), occupied the Chair and opened the proceedings by saying what a great pleasure it was to take part in such an excellent work and paid a tribute to those members of his Staff who bad qualified themselves to render First Aid.

After presentation of the Certificates, Vouchers and Medallion Labels by Mr. Lovejoy, assisted by Mr. D. V. Nash j Mr. Gaffney, the Divisional Secretary, gave a general survey of the Ambulance Movement in nspect of the past year, and stated how gratified he was to find the interest di:;played by both sections of the Station Staff.

The Chairman, in conclusion, thank e d the Class Secretaries, Messrs. J. C. Humphrey and A R. Street for their work in connection with the Classes, and they suitably responded.

The Staff was fully represented and took the opportunity to wish Mr. Lov ej oy good luck on the eve of his retirement.

AMBULANCE WORK, ) 926.

The accompanying chart demonstrates that for the first time in the post-war history of the Great Western Railway Am bulance Centre there has been a falling off in the number of successful First-Aid Examinees. Each year's figur e s from 192 I onwards contributed a record up to that time, and it must be disappointing to those concerned, with such a wonderful history of steadily maintained progress behind them, that this chain of record years' results was broken by the figures for last year.

The actual number of G. W.R. First Aid candidates who satisfied the examiners in I926 was 6,520, a creditable achievement, but 660 less than in 1925 This set-back was directly attributable to the industnal trouble which started in the spring of the year wh e n so many classes were in session throughout the G. W R. system.

The extensive series of annual first-aid competitions

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organised by the Centre had been carried through before the strike clouds settled on industry, and it is recorded in the annual report of the Centre Secretary that 296 teams participated in these contests, 202 of that num ber being in the beginners' class and the remainder in the class for advanced workers.

The thirty-four teams in the semi final round w reduced to eight, and in the final competition at Paddington on April 30th the Newport, Alexandra Dock team were declared the winner of the Directors Challenge Shield, with Newport, Dock Street the" runners -up."

These two teams ultimately represented the Great Western Railway in the contest for the Inter-Railway Shield, and were placed second and fourth respectively.

During the year 19 gold medals we re award e d to mem bers of the staff for fifteen year's first aid efficiency, 1918 1919 1920 1921 19'Z2 1923 1924 1925 1926 8000 ,-----,----,- --r----,,-----

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St. John J\mbulance Srigade.

Brigade Appointments, Etc.

JA U ARY, 1927

The Acting Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the fo llowing appointments, promotions, transfers and re signations :-

T O BE DISl'RICT OFFICER.

No. 10 DI STRICT.

Su pt. William Ramsey, 27. I.27

T O 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Do nald Shrewsbury Todd-White, M.R.C.S., L R C.P., NO.4

( Ley ton and Leytonstone) Division, 4. 1.27

Cha rles McShan e, M B., Ch.l3., No. 72 ( Barking) Division, 2 1. 1 27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Jo hn Charles Glen, L.R.C.P L.R.C.S., L.F.P.S., Alverstoke

D ivi sion, 29 12.26

Edmu nd Ralph Wea ver Adams, M.B , Ch.B., Slough Town D ivision, 21.1226

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Jos eph lienry Simphiss, M.B , Ch.B., M.RC.S., L.RC.P , Stourbridge Division, Dudley and District Corps, 13 1.27

E rnest Berry Garrett, M . B B.S., M.R.C.S., L.l<..C.P .

Y.M.C.A. D ivi sion, Leicester Corps, q T.27

Al ex. H. Machie, :'II. A., M.D , Lawley Street Division, Birmingham Corps, 25 27

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Mary Isabel Place, M.B., Ch.B., D.P. H., Chester Nursing Division, 10.1.27

NO .5 DISTRICT.

Ric hard Laurence Flint, M.B., Ch .B. , Warms worth Division, 7.1. 27

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Ambulance Officer Richard C. Solomon, Liskeard Divis ion, 101.27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Lucy Mary Peel, Askern Nursing Division, Denaby =vrai n Corps, 31.12.26

Mrs. Wilhelmia Adela Woodcock, Elsecar Nursing Division, 31. 12.26

Miss Ellen Sarah Davies, Worksop ursing Division, 7 I 27 NO.8 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss M. Livingston Pri c e, Canterbury Nursing Division, 17. I.27

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Mary Dobbie, S itting bourne and Milton Regis Nursing Division, 10 1.27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Staff Sergt. Arthur Joseph Hale, Packers Division, Brislol Corps, 8.1.27

Hubert Percy Wiltshire, Packers Divis ion, B ristol Corps, 8.1.27

NO.6 DISTRICT

Walter Smith, Hadra D ivi sion, 28.12.26

NO.8 DI STR ICT.

Sergt. Thomas Tuckey, Caterham D ;vision, 31. 1226

o. 9 DISTRICT.

Richard Copp, Barnstaple Division, 7. 27

Barnabas Brice Bennetts, St. Columb Minor Division, 30.9 26

Herbert Henwood Wenmoth, Liskeard Division, 10 1. 27

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Sarah Ann McCrum, Elsecar Nu rsing Dlvisiop, 3T.I 2 26 NO.6 DISTRIC T

Mrs_ Pope, North Shields N ursing Di v ision, North TyneSIde Corps, 28.12.26

NO.8 DI STRICT.

Miss Florence Maud Dixon, Sittingbourne and Milton Regis Nursing Division, 10. 1.27

TO BE NURSING OFFICER

No. I DISTRICT.

Mrs Emily Edith Moakes, No. 58 ( Woolwich ) Nursing DIVISIon, 1.1.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

a::ld 30 bars were distributed for 20 year 's tfficiency. U p to the close of the year 56! medals and 1 56 bars had be en issued.

The year 1926 marked the 30th anniversary of the fo r· mation of the G W.R. Ambulance Centre, and a speci al medal was instituted for employees of the Company with 25 years' first-aid efficiency to their credit. Forty-one of th ese medals were awarded last year, and portraits of th e recipi e nts, and the reproduction of the handsome gold an d enamel medal appeared in our January issue.

Speaking upon the subject of this new medal in h is Monthly Notes in the Great Western Railway Magazine th is month, Sir Felix J. C. Polf', the General Manager, says :The directors, officers and the staff gem rally have ju st cause for pride in the fact that there are in the ranks of the Great Western Railway upwards of forty ambulan ce veterans who have twenty·five years' first-aid p.fficiency to their credit.

That is no small achievement and indicates a co mmendable devotion to a good For men to give up the time necessary to study for qualification in th IS important training, year by year, for a quarter of a centu ry in order that they may equip themselves to alleviate t he sufferings of others, is a noble exemplification of the Samaritan spirit.

Wl lll'!-ffi Field Langstaff Castle, :\1 B., Ch. B., Hougton DiviSIon, De arn e Valley Corps, 7 1.27

NO.8 DISTRIC T.

Mi ss Crow, M.A., M. D .( Lond. ), Hove Nursing Division, Brighton and Hove Corps, 20.12.26

Surgeon-C aptain J. Wernet, M.B., M.R.C.S., D.P.H., Slttmgbourne and Mllton Regis Nursmg Di visi on, 12.1. 27

WllllaI? ?ctavius Pitt, M D., B.C., D .P.H., Hove Nursing DIVISIon, Brighton and Hove Corps, 12.1.27

NO·9 DISTRICT.

Arthur Geoffrey Pattison Hardwicke, M.R.C.S., L.RC.P., St. Columb Minor Division, 30 9 26

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISfRICT.

Officer Stanley R Sargant, Packers Division, Bnstol Corps, 8.1. 27

NO·5 DISTRICT. Field Langstaff Castle, M.B., Ch.B., Houghton DivislOn, 7. 1. 2 7

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Bernard Godfrey, Senr., Hadra Division, 28 12 26

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Sergt. A. Black, Gravesend and Northfleet Division, 10 I 27 NO·9 DISTRICT.

Rowland William Leader, St. Columb Ml'nor D'

E B Ivision, 3 Cl ·9·26 rnest utcher Barnstaple Division, 7. 1.27

l\li ss Ph ce be Evelyn Jackson, Elsecar Nursing Division, 31.12.26

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS

NO.8 DISTRICT.

J ames Leonard Prior, Sittingbourne Division, 2 I 27 Wlliiam Brett, Isle of Sheppey Division, 13 1. 27

TRANSFERRED.

No. 8

Lady Officer A. ValI'!-nce from Teynham Nursing DIVISIOn to Faversham Nursmg Divis io n, 35. 2 6

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. No. I DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt E. C. Fry, Grays Division, 21.1. 27

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Disraeli, Kensington Nursing Division, 28.I.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Supt. S. B. Castle, Bath Nursing Div isi on, 2.12.26 NO.5 DISTRICT.

Corps Supt. N. F. Bayliss, Nottingham Corps, 7.6.26 NO.9 DISTRICT.

Cadet Officer W. T Lucitt, Devonport Central D ivision, 8 1.27

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. NO·3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT

Lady Supt. Mrs. Taylor, Vaughan College Nursing Division, 11. I.27

Lady Supt. Miss J B:md, Loughborough Nursing Division, 18.1. 2 7 . . . 8

Divisional SJrgeon Dr. Roberts, Stourbndge DIvIsIon, I .1.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Meredith Young, Chester DIvIsIon, 17.1. 27

NO.5 DISTRICT

D ivi sional Surgeon R. W. Brown, Chesterton Dlvlslon, 5·

Divisional Surgeon O. H. Cbapman, Lincoln" B" DivIsIOn, 3°.12.26

NO.8 DIS TRICT

Nursing Officer L. E. Downer, Seaford Nursing Division, 20 1.27

Divisional Surgeon R. Wilshaw, Hove Nursing Division, 30.12.26 h D'

Divisional Surgeon \ V H. Vincent, City of Roc ester IVIsion,I 7· 1. 2 7

Lady Supt. Mrs. Vincent, City of Rochester Nursing DIVISIon

17 . 1. 27

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Lady District Officer Mrs. Pethybndge, County of Devon, 31. 12.26

Supt. T. James, Liskeard Division, 26.1.27

No. I I DISTRICT.

Supt. W. Lusted, South Ashford Division, 26.1.27

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

York Nursing Division , 27.1.27

10. 8 DISTRICT.

Farningham D ivisio n, 26. I.27

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

No. I DISTRICT.

Horney and Wood Green Division, 18.1.27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Handsworth (Birmi ngham ) Cadet NurslDg DIVISIOn, 22.1. 2 7

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ambleside Cadet Nursing Division, 7.1. 27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Featherstone Division, 27. I.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Doddington Division, 26.1.27

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Ashburton Division, 22.12.26

DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

No. 2 DISTRICT.

Eastle igh Divisian, 31.12.26

Fareham Division, 31.12.26

Woolston N ur ing DIv isi on, 31.12.26

Sandown D iviSIO n, 3I. 12 .26

Sandown Nursing D ivisi on, 31. 12 .26

No.6 DISTRICT.

South Sbields V. L. B. Division, .11. 12 .26

Thornley CollIery ['ivision, 32.12.26

Percy Mai n Nursing Division, 3 1.12.26

Birtl ey, Nursing

West Harlepool Nurslng Dlvlslon, 31.12.26

Be verley Nursing Division, sI.12.26

NO.8 DI STRICT.

City of Rochester Nursing Division, 17·1.27

Westmeston Cadet Nursing Division, 20.1. 2 7

DEATH.

No. I DISTRICT.

Reserve Div isiona l Supt. Major Hudsoon, Hampstead Division, 21.1.27

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

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February, 1927 -FIRST

The two Divisions joined forces for the Annual Meetings on January 26 th, when Supt. H. G. Cottrell presided, supported A mbulance Officer W. P. West and Lady Ambulance Officer 7C Nursing Division, MISS E. Curtis.

\tbe St. :Jobn Bmbulance

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRA.L. MARCH, 1927.

March 6th No. 45 Division, Camberwell. " 13 th " 46 " Ilford. 20th ,,4 7 " L.B. & S.C. Rly., Willow Walk. " 27 th " 49 " Erith.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m.

NEW DIVISION.

The followin g new Division has now been formed and sanct ioned by the Acting Chief Commissioner ;No. 25 Homsey & Wood Green Cadet Div isio n, with effect from 18th January, 1927. RESIGNATIONS.

Offic ers and Members in charge of Divis ions will learn with regret that, owing to ill-health, Supt. E. C Fry, of the No. 73 Grays Division, has resigned from the actIve lIst, and transferred to the Reserve. Mr. Fry has been a very kee n ambulance worker, and has brought the Brigade to the eye of the public in and around Grays. I t is hoped that the rest from Brigade work w ll help him to improve in health.

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS.

The final of the District Competitions will take place at the 1\ ortbampton Polytechnic Institute, St. John-street , Clerkenwell, on Saturday, March 19th.

All ranks are c ordially invited to be present on th iS occasion and so take advantage of the great tra ining value of these competitions.

FI RST A I D CLASSES.

D ivisi ons are informed that a class in First Aid fo r women will be conducted by Lt.-Col. F. A. Brooks, M. D ., at St. John 's Gate, Clerkenwell, on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 p m., commencing on February 15th, 1927.

A class for men will also be conducted at St. John's Gate, by Dr. Duncan, commencing on 18th February, 1927.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commissioner.

IMPORTA.NT NOTICE.

Divisional Se c retaries are requested, wben sending new spaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

No. 71 A MBULANCE AN D No S6N NURSING ( T OTTENHAf\J & E DMONTO N) DIVISIONS .-The Th il d Annual Dmn er was held at the N ew H ali, Bruce Grove, on Saturda y, January 23 rd, where a good company of members and frien ds assembled.

Superintendent H. G. Cottrell (No. 71 Division) preside d, supported by the officers of No. 71 and No: 5t?N Divis ions, and also the officers of the Edmonton Gas DIVISIon.

An excellent repast was provided, after which the loy al toast was proposed by Supt. Cottrell and honoured. The toasts included the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Prince of Wales ' District, the Nos. 71 and S6N Divisions, proposed by Supt. H. P. Morley of the Edmonton Gas Division. "T he Visitors" was proposed by Ambulance Officer W. P. We st, and responded to by Mr Pinder who had at one t!me been an active worker with the Bngade when on War servIce.

An enjoyable evening with music, games, and danc lD.g followed the "Kalnan" Orchestra not only provid ing mu sIC for the dancing, but also proving an efficient entertainme nt party, other items being given by Mr. Douglas Cottrell and Miss Hummerston. '"

A delightful evening came to a conclUSIOn WIth the smg lDg of " Auld Lang Syne."

The reports presented indicated a successful year of and the Treasurer's statements revealed a healthy condItIOn on the financial side.

During the year a new departure has been made in the establishment of a Medical Comforts Dep o t. This was made possi ble through the generous assistance from Headquarters. Am bulance Officer West reported upon its valuable services to the district. Only commenced six months ago, over fifty famili es have been supplied with sick -room necessaries, and this branch of the Brigade work has been much appreciated.

The Distrkt Council bave recognised the value of the Brig ade, and has placed at the disposal of the Division the nec essary accommodation [or Headquarters and for the storage of the Medical Comforts.

Classes have been held, and members of the Poli c e Force, emp loyees of Omnibus Companies, Council Ambulance Service and members of the FIre Brigad e bave bave received instruction lD First i\id, and many local duties have been attended.

BARKING ( TO 7z),-T he annual meeting of members of this D ivision was held on January 25t h.

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Mr. Clapham, in proposing a hearty vote .of thanks to Supt. Norman, said he had carned out hIS dutIes tbrough a difficult time in a most efficient manner and they were proud to have him as their Officer.

No. 3 District.

January 13th marked a new departure with to the social side of the Birmmgham N.C.O.'s Club. On thIS date a children's party and concert was given at the Brigade Headquarters. Invitatio,ns sent mem.bers' wives children who, notwlthstandmg a ramy evenlDg, turned up m full at 6.0 p.m. They were welcomed on arrival by the Hon. Secretary (Sergeant Lowe) and at 6.15 p.m. sat down to an excellent and dainty tea, which District Officer, Mrs. A. F. Porter, M.B.E. had spared no pains to The kiddies seemed a little shy at first, but under the kmdly mfiuence of the District Officer, Miss Marsb (Assistant County Controller ) and the nurses who assisted, all the guests soon felt at borne and the room soon resounded with jo yful cbatter. After tea, games were induille-d in. Putting tbe tail on the donkey with the contestants-blindfolded causing endless amusement, especially when the ladies tried to emulate the children. " Musical Chairs" followed for the young ones, and the games finished with a balloon blowing competit.ion for t.he ladies.

The Chairrran, Supt. J. Norman, said he would like to thank the Division for the manner in which they had supported him during the year. The work was not always easy, but they had lightened it by their whole-hearted and generous assistance

It was decided that the Division enter a team for the Efficiency Cup during the coming year. Tbe Secretary, Mr. A. J. Clapham, in his report said the work of the past year had been very satisfactory and showed that. the Division was serving a useful purpose in tbe district. Dunng the year the members had rendered first aid in 537 cases, as against 226 in the previous year. The Division had been hampered by lack of funds and had empowered him to try and raise funds by means of an appeal. He had written to many of the manufacturers in the town and the results had been very gratifying A number of the manufacturers had respond ed generously to the appeal. yar ious reports were adopted, on the proposition of Mr WIlkmson, seconded by Mr Worboys.

I t was decided that a dance be held as early as possible to raise funds.

A concert followed in which eac"h item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mildred Griffiths, aged 8, in character songs, and the Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Hooper ( Dancers ) receiving great applause. During the interval, Father Xmas (ably portrayed by Sergt. Hooper C.) suddenly put in an appearance, being !!reeted with cheers by the little ones, who each had a present out of his bag. Further items from the concert programme followed, during which the guests were regaled with apples, oranges and chocolate.

A vote of thanks to the artists was proposed by Sergt. Major Gregory (chairman of the Club) coupling with it all tbe N.C.O.'s who had assisted so ably to make such an enjoyable evening. This was supported by the Hon. Secretary, who mentioned that the V.A.D. had done splendid service in making those present so comfortable that evenmg. This was the first children's party that had been given by the N.C.O.'s club, and the result would encourage them to bigger things next Xmas. 930 a m. saw the end by s nging the National Anthem, the guests departing tired, but happy, after one of the most enjoyable evenings SInce the fonnation of the club.

An ambulance squad attending an injured man on the roadside.

No. 4 District.

CARLISLE.- The annual meeting of the Division was held at the Town Hall under the chairmanship of the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Crei g hton.

The hon. secretary, M. J. Long, in the annual report, stated that the DivisIOn now had 80 members, 48 of whom were fully equipped. 'l'heatres, Picture Houses, the race course, fields and sports grounds were attended regularly, and durIng the year S78 cas es had had attention, of which 33 were the result of motor accidents. A new 30 men were receiving lessons from the Assistant Comm1ss10ner I n moving the adoption of the report, the Ass1stant missioner, Lieut.-Colonel N. Maclaren, T.D., F.R.C.S , pOlllted out that the number of cases meant an average of 2 cas.es, per day, and he spoke highly of the ma,nner 10 wh1c.h the work had been done by the men, that. training had been on sound lines. The D1v1s10n was 10 ItS infancy and he wanted to see it roo strong before the end of the year, and was anxious of .the support of the ladies in the formation of a Nursmg D1v1s10n. He c ommented on the great increase in the number of road acc1dents and h::lped that under the new Road Scheme of patrols they be able to arrange for patrols north and south of the Clty, during the summer.

The Dean of Carlisle speaking in support sa1d he knew from experience in other parts of the country of the good work done by the St. John Ambulance. He spent many years 10 a part of the country where works accidents were frequent, and he knew of numbers of men in the pits who had reason to be thankful that some of their comrades were ambulance men.

The Mayor in adding his sa1d that one gratifying feature of the w(;>rk was that 1t was voluntary and a spirit of hearty good Will was engendered by such an organisation.

COLNE.- The death took place at Colne recently of Mrs. Taylor a well-known worker in tbe local ambulance movement. She 86 years of age, and was the oldest serving lady member of the St. John Ambulance Association., both in age and in length of service. She was the first lady m Colne to be made an Honorary Serving Sister of the Order of St. John, an honour she held for about 14 years until her death.

NOTTINGHAl\1.-In their appeal through the for funds to carryon their work, the Nottingham Corps pomt ?ut the extent to which their transport work has developed dUring the past few years. I n 1923, 27 penons removed by motor ambulance; in 1924,47 ; 10 1925,379 and 10 1926, I, 963. They also mention the inaugurati on of a Medical Comforts Depot, the funds for which were raised by means o! an annual flag day whist drives, concerts and voluntary subscribers. The end of found the Corps with a of £64 155 Sd., and an appeal is being made for subscnptlOns.

ROCHDAL E - For the fourth year in succession on Christmas Eve tbe boys and girls of the Roche Cadet Divisions attedded by the District urse, visited the sick children. This year they took a Christmas Tree and distributrd toys and fruit. In addition they conveyed gifts of parcels taining groceries, chickens, ?eef, etc to the home.s of those 10 poor circumstances. The gifts were much appreciated the Cadets were delighted to have the opportuDity of domg the g:>od work.

A few days before Christmas they had their annual Christmas .Party when I S4 Cadets and probationers were present. I was held in the Ambulance Drill Hall, tastefully decorated, and the young guests thoroughly enj ')yed themselves and the climax was reached when, after supper Father Christmas appeared and distributed fruit, while Mrs. Tweedale presented each with a pocket handkerchief.

No. 5 District.

SHEFF1ELD.-The seventh annual dinner of No. S District officers of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held at the King's Head Hotel, Sheffield, on January 21St.

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The Lord Mayor (A lderman J. G. Graves ), proposing the toast of the Order of St. John of J erusalem, on behalf of his fellow citizens unbounded .ad,mlratlon for the work the organisation was dOing and the city s for their noble and self-sacrificing work for the commu!1lty. They had within the city boundanes last year an ap,PalllDg number of traffic accid ents. Six hU!ldred of those mishaps brought their victims into the hosp itals. He could not a!:>klDg himself, from the point of view of the local we were doing- all we could possibly do towards mlDlmlslng the toll of traffic accidents.

Major ·General SIr PerCIval \VIlklDs0n, h . C. M.G ., Secretary· General of the Order of St. John and Acting Commissioner of the St. John Ambulanc e Brigade, respondlDg to the toast that without the help of the CItizens they could do very He thought, however, as far as Sh et'field was concerned they had the help and. sympathy of the CitIzens.

Referring to the schemes ID Yorksh1re and LancashIre for parties on duty on Saturdayafter,noons and Sundays to provide roadside assistance and equIpment for the danger points on the roads, he said the showed that the Order had been able to do an extraordInary amount of good work. As the number of motorists increased, he thought there was no doubt that this work would t.o become work. t was too big for an orgaOisatlon lIke theirs. \Vhat he hoped they would be able to do was to show the Government how the scheme should be run when they . were prepared to take it up. Thry had approached the MlDlstry of T.rans· port and other bodies, and they were not to It but they had sympathetic replIes from the motorIst!> organisations.

Other speakers wer e DIvisional. Supt G. E. Hardy and Assistant Commissioner H. C. Hamson and H. C. Else, and Dr. W. T. \Vood responded to the toast of the (. :Yledical Profeesion. "

The seventh annual dinner of NO .5 District Officers ' Mess was held at the Kmg's Head Hotel, on Saturday, January 22nd.

There was a very good company and all parts of the Dis!rict were well The P resldent of. the l\f ess Assistant Commissioner H. C. Else, was In the chaIr, and the principal guests were the Lord Mayor of Sheffield J. G. Gra ves, J P. ) , the CommISSioner (Major-G eneral SIr PercIval Wilkmson, b C. B .) It was regretted by all that the District Sydney W Malkin, Esquire, was absent through Illness, and very ba d weather wh1ch prevailed at. the but the remainder of the District Staff were present In practIcally full numbers.

The Lord Mayor of proposed the toast of the " Order of St John of Jerusalem" and. expressed on behalf of his fellow cit iz ens their unbounded admiratIon for t.he work the organisation was doing,and the city's for their noble an d self-sacrificing work for the community. He reported within the city boundaries last year, there an appa llin g number of traffic accidents, 600 of these resultIng ID patients being admitted to the local hospitals, .and thus Sh?WlDg tha t there was still the need for the contlDued energies of the wonderful voluntary organisation of St. John. He regarde d the BrIgade as lineal successors of the oldest and nobl e st Orders o f Christian chivalry. The1r h1story was of whic h they might justly be proud. Their and Ideals wer e still those which first fastened themselves Into the mlDds of those who established the original Order. They were s ettIn g a magnificent e xample of self-sacrificing service.

_ This speech received much applause, and, as one sub l' ch sequent speaker remarked, it was quite a to Isten tf) su remarks from one not a member of the Bnga?e. .'

The toast was replied to by Acting ChIef CommiSSIone r Major-General Sir Percival Wilk.ir:son, K.C.M:G., C.B., who said that without the help of the CitIzens the Bngade could do l ittle. He thought however, so far as was concerned, they had the help and of the

Referring to the schemes In YorkshIre and LancashIre for parties on duty on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, to prOVide roadside assistance :md equipment for danger pOints on the roads he said the returns showed that the" Order" had been able to do an extraord inary amount of good work. As the

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num ber of motorists increased, he thought there was no dO\:lbt that this work would have to become Government work. It was too big for an organisation like theirs. What he hoped they would be able to do was to show the Government how th e scheme should be run when they were prepared to take it up. They had approached the Ministry of Transport and ot her bodies, and they were not prepared to do it, but they had sy mpathetic replies from the motorist's organisations.

The toast of the Medical Profession was ably proposed by Assistant Commissioner H. C. Else, and District Surgeon Ca ptain W. T. Wood suitably replied.

On January 15th the first Ambulance Competition for the Sti ver Challenge Cup kindly presented by Alderman T. J. Sides, .P. , C.C., was held at the Pontefract Headquarters.

Memb ers from all the Divisions of 'Pontefract Corps comet ed, and the judge was County Surgeon K. H. Beverley. Aft er the contest, Sergeant Frowd of Hemsworth Division was ae clared the winner, and Private R. Brown of Hemsworth Co lliery Division was second.

After the comp et ition the Cup, and other pri zes were distrib uted by the Mayor of Pontefract (Ald erman G. R. Hemingway) who was introduced by Corps Supt. T. C. Amery.

The usual votes of thaoks were given at the close of this the first annual competition.

No 6 District.

DrSI RICT Cmf PETITIONS.- The preliminary and semifin ,Is of these event!'> have progressed very smoothly this seils on despite the considerabl e number of entries and the not una nl1c!pated difficulties of obtain ing the honorary services of a su ffiCIent number of medically qualified jUdges. It is not alwa ys realised that competing teams travel long- distances

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anyone test, and this is greatly appreciated by the judges also, who have from time to time suffered from an overdose of judging-the victims of their own willingness. I t would be a good plan if some mode of recognition could be devised for medical officers who undertake the judging of competition work as keenly as the medalists and members of trophywinning teams undertake the competitions! Without competent judges, the efficiency cultivated by competition work could never be attained, and something should be done to counteract the growing and very wrong impression that judges are merely useful.

On the 22nd ult., the Durham County Final of No. 6 District Competitions was held, when the Horden Colliery team were awarded the Durham Bronze Shield. It was much regretted that in common fairness to other teams, two of the competing teams had to be disqualified for late arrival. The Horden team will compete with the Carl Ashington team, winners of the Northumberland Bronze Shield, a::ld the Middlesbrough Central team, holders of the North and East Riding Shield, (or the District Silver Challenge Shield, the winners of which will have the honour of representing the District in the Dewar Shield Competition.

First Aid Patrol of the S.J.A.B

many sacrifices, occasionally losing a whole day's isor I ID order to compe.te in some of the competit om, and it Ie t they are to undergo the fairest possible of n s s. WIth thIS object efforts are made as far as possible eVer to have more than se\'en teams competing together in

Ambulance men replenishing supplies of a roadside First Aid Box.

On the 29th ult., the Northumberland County Final for Nursing Divisions was held, when the members of the Armstrong Whitworth nursing team were awarded the Potter Cup for the County, although the teams from Blyth and J orth Shields rendered excellent account of themselves. The examiners commented upon the praiseworthy" team-work )J of the winning team, but it was indicated tbat this in itself could not win a competition. Familiarity with the books of instruction could be acquired by all up to a 100 per cent. efficiency and the same remark applied to team-test work. Although it was realised that all teams could not have the same facilities for practice, it was felt that the Armstrong Whitworth team) by virtue of their name, carried with them a prestige which in actual fact did not exist, only one member of the team being connected with the firm Next year's teams are especially asked to make a note of this. This team will compete with the teams from Darlington and South Shields which tied in the Durham County Final Nursing test for the Marian Palmer Cup, and with the Young Peoples Institute team from Hull, the holders this year of the Ladies of Yorkshire Cup.

FINAL COMPETITIONS.-The No.6 District Final Com-

petitions will be held on Saturday the 12th Marc.h, next, in the Ambulance Institute, 2, Osborne Terrace, and ID the Hutton Terrace Drill Hall, N ewcastle-on-Tyne, by kind permission of lhe authorities. Competiting teams will receive a further notification in due course.

NEWCASTLE.-Sir Thomas Oliver, who, with the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, took part last year in the first crusade to the Holy Land since the days of the old Crusaders of the Twelfth Century, gave an account of his experiences at a meeting in connection with the Central Primitive Methodist Church, Newcastle, recently.. .,

In an interesting manner, Sir Thomas descnbed his impressions of the sacred places-Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Jordan, Jericho and Nazareth-and dealt with the life and customs of the people. The journey from Jerusalem to Nazareth was through a very wild piece of country, from which the Turks had to be driven out during the war. Approaching Nazareth, he saw the great field of Ara:ageddon, where many battles had been fought and where it was supposed the last battle would take place. The Jewish colonies were being established near Nazareth, and they seemed to be doing very well.

On the way to Jerusalem, they passed through the beautiful orange groves of Jaffa. He specially referred to the Ecco Homo Catholic Church, which is run by the Sisters of the Orphanage for Girls in Jerusalem. In the crypt there were to be seen the rema ins of an old road, and on the stone pavement a chequer board was cut out, while there was also ten round holes where the Roman soldiers used to play marbles.

WHITLEY BAY.-Following upon his interesting visit to Filey on the Yorkshire coast the previous week, District Officer C. Hanmer gave a fascinating description of various phases of ambulance work with delightful film illustrations at the Empire Esplanade, Whitley Bay, on SundaY,6th February. Proceedings were brightened at th.e by munity s inging led by Mr. Archle Armstrong with. MISS Francis Ridley, A.R C M. at the piano, and this was contmued at intervals during the evening.

Dr. Noel Rawson, M.B., B.S., Divisional Surgeon, who recently gave a lecture of unsurpassed excellence upon" The Eight-Pointed Cross II ?ccupied the and s,tated the m(\in object was to reVlve, and further stimulate mterest ID the neighbourhood in the ambulance movement.

District Officer Hanmer, who had earlier in the day been taken over the exceedingly well-appointed promenade first-aid dressing station, commented very favourably upon the local enterprise which made such satisfactory provis.ion first aid service, and which had been found to be of such mestlmable value.

The first film shown by Mr. Hanmer entitled" The Only Way II introduced several historical features, and showed in a dramatic manner how a rough diamond became a convert to the movement. Episodes embodying the work of both ambulance and fire brigades were also included.

The second exhibit entitled "St. John Cameos Past and Present," might be termed the star piece of the evening. It included several characters of note, and a number of film artists of renown, portraying also the famous Raymond du Puy, the first Grand Master of the Order. The story indicated the work of the Order from its origin to the present day.

Another cameo was entitled" Teddy, or a child's sacrifice." This is a remarkably pretty and pathetic story, and was well received. Part of this drama was actually staged in a coal mine 1,000 yards below the ground surface and two miles underground. I n the setting, colliery ambulance workers are seen recovering a man who has been buried beneath a fall, and attending to his injuries. Considerable photographic skill and much ingenuity had been brought to bear upon this film.

Other smaller cameos depicting various little episodes in which first aid work was prominent were also sbown, the demonstrator maintaining a continuous commentary.

Throughout the film demonstrations upon the application of first-aid work, the value of education in the application

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thereof and the art of knowing what to do in an emergency. The was greatly enjoyed by a large audience.

No. 8 District.

TRANSPORT WORK.-The following Divisions of the District are undertaking Transport Service and the work undertaken is much appreciated.

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Press on opening a subscription Fund for an Ambulance Hall is much appreciated. I t is only to be hoped that the Town Council will view the beneficent work of the Brigade as do other Town Councils and afford the Corps every facility to gai n a permanent horne from which it may go forth and mi nister to tbe needs of sick and suffering.

\Vho knows when they may be struck low, and if they are, their pr05pects of minimum bodily suffering or disablement will be enhanced through the volunteer service of the First Aid er.

HERN E BA Y.- I t is a most pleasing to note that the Herne Bay Press describes the Brigade" as an illustration of what voluntary effort can accomplish for the sake of sufferin g humanity, and represents a public spirit which is in ac cordance with the best traditions of English life."

The Herne Bay Division is to be congratulated on having b een the means of gaining for the Brigade this proud reputatio n. During a small space of time the Division has secured He adquarters, obtained a Motor Ambulance and equipped its me mbers.

O\ er 119 cases have been transported, necessitating a

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NO.9 District.

EXM0UTH.-At the invitation of Captain E. R. F. Coleberd (Divisional Superintendent) and Ambulance Officer H. W. Southwell, members and friends of the S1. John Ambulance Brigade (Exmouth Town Division ) were entertained to an enjoyable social at Emery's Cafe on January 26th. There was a company of about 60. Mr. J. Dodd acted as M.C. for a whist drive, in which prizes were won by Ambulance Officer H. Southwell, Mrs. F. W. Perry, Privates Perry and Street. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. J. Bastin, wife of Inspector Bastin (Han. Secretary of the Exmouth branch of the Association and Cadet Ambulance Officer).

No. II (S.E. «C.R.) District.

The last of the eliminating competitions for the District Final took place at Chatham on January 8th. The Judge was District Officer F. M. Hughes, M D., and in the result Maidstone Division secured 252 points, followed by Chatham Division with 239. The recently-completed but occupied by the Chatham Division as Headquarters, was used for the contest, and admirable arrangements had been made by District Officer, W. T. Hancox, H.S.B.

The Commissioner is anxious to be kept fully informed, through his Assistant Commissioner of all work of outstanding merit performed by Officers and members in his District. Furtber, he is always pleased to receive reports of annua l meetings.

F'OLKESTONE.-It is most gratifying to note that thi s Division is steadily but surely regaining Its proud reputatio n as one of the best Divisions in the Districts.

The success is without doubt attributable to those holdin g office being round pegs in round holes, a keen Superintendent, with an able and energetic Secretary,supported byable N.C.O.'s, and last, but not least, an efficient Treasurer, creates the nece ssary love for the work of mercy which the Brigade, as a whole has undertaken.

After the war it was difficult to hold the Division together , and at one time there was a fear of its losing its identity, bu to-day, under able leadership, it is again making great

During 1926 it increased its numbers by 15 ; 33 Publl c duties have been undertaken, involving 3 IO attendances ever y member who sat for the re-examination passed, and last, bu t not least, the Division moved into new Headquarters, th e decorations and alterations which were carried out by th e members in their own spare time.

Since the War the Division has been without the hou se which it previously enjoyed as a Corps, but once again wi th facilities for meeting together, corrbined with the exchange of views and mutual understanding between man and man. Th e District can look fJrward to the prestige of the Brigade bein g fully upheld in the Borough of Folkestone.

The healthy finances of the D :vision are the cause for congratulations, and the method by which they are raised ar e a model many other units who are unable to find the wher ewithal to carryon.

Band of the Division has doubtless added materiall y to its present position. On all Civic occasions the is strong enough to staff its Ambulance stations, and in additlO o turn out its Band to assist other charities. For instanc e, Hospital Sunday, will find the Division on duty, and at same time supplying musical items to the many gathered iO Radnor Park.

Another important factor in the success of this U nit is the admirable way in which the Folkestone Press supports the work of the Brigade, which is a most valuable asset and than ks are due to the Editors and their staff for such invaluab le assis,tance and encouragement.

GVILDFORD.- The assistance given to the Corps by the

Folkestone Divisional Band.

mile age of 2,022 miles: 49 public duties have been undertaken; 53 Drills have been held. All members who attended the reexa minations were returned as passed. This grand record augurs well for the future prosperity of the Division.

The thanks of the Brigade are due to the many supporters of the Division.

RAMS.G.A.TE.- The Massage Clinic inaugurated in 1925 to afford facllitles to those unable to pay full fees to receive massage tr.eatment, has been a great benefit to the town, over 30 0 necessitous cases received treatment during 19 26 Electrical treatment is also given and a Radiant Heat appa ratus has just been installed. I n addition to this work of the Division help in mother craft and child and dlstnct work.

A!l.those engaged in this work are to be congratulated on the SPirit which prompts them to extend their services in the cause of humanity.

The Rector presiding, Willesboro' Division Annual Meeting was held on January Ith. Cheerful reports were submitted by the Superintendent, Secretary, Treasurer and Storekeeper Divisional funds are healthy, particularly so as over £50 has been raised for the new hospital.

By good leadership exceptional local support is obtained and a large amount of unobtrusive service rendered.

Tonbridge Annual Meeting on January 13th listened to a report dealing with a year of striking progress. District Officer C. Milton, H.S.B. paid a tribute to the splendid work of Supt. R. H. Agnew and his helpers. Sergeant Mepham tendered his resignation owing to increasing calls on his time. He was warmly thanked for his years of consistent labour for the Division.

Deal and \Valmer have another case of remarkable promptitude to their credit. During the transfer of the life. boat" Barbara Fleming" from Kingsdown to Deal, Coxswain

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Heard was injured in the b<!achlOg op.!(atio.1.i. A visiting doctor attended to the fractured thigh and knee. The motor ambulance had only just returned from another case. The call was received I.II p.m. Divisional Supt. at once went to Walmer and b3.cked his car as near as possible to the hut in which he had been \Vllling hands got the motor back to the promenade and a speedy journey was to hospital. By 1.36 p.m. the ambulance was I n the words of the Supt. the Division feels particular pride in being able to help one of the Red Cross men of the sea.

With District Surgeon T. Halliwell, M.D. in the chair Bricklayers Arms Division Annual was a very impressive one. He was supported by Dlstrlct Officer E. J. Prew, H.S.B., Divl. Supt. A. J Green reported. another year of consistent work. Once agalD the Dewar Shield had been won The fact that some ten thousand children had been shepherded in and out of the special giv,en to poor children in South London was an Item 10 the report, particularly in view of the recent Canadian catastrophe.

Ramsgate Vicarage was the venue of the Ra msgate Division Annual Meeting on January 18 th Despite the important changes ra ilway circle.s by the opening of the new hnes, With consequent dislocatIOn of staff turns of duty, a splend id year of progressive work was reported. The practi cal value of First Aid wss str ikingly illustrated by an unfortunate accident to Private Farmer. Kno cked down by an en g ine, he had presence of mind to grip his popliteal artery until help came. a leg had to be amputated his action undoubtedly saved hiS life. Amongst those presen at the Annual Meeting were Sir Cecil Hertslet, K B.E. ( President ) Messrs. Busbridge and Jarvis (Stativn Supts., Dover and' M'3.rgate respectively ), District Officer Hancox, H.S.B., and other friends.

Battersea D ivision Annual Meeting received an excellent report of the past year s A very pr?gramme has been c arried out. As usual With most DivISions lIberal support was voted the Benevolent Fund.

The Annual M eeting of Hither Green Division was presided over by District Officer E. J. Prew, H.S.B , who was supported by Mr. Pelling (Stati?n Master, Hither. Mr. M aloney ( Station Master, Sidcup), and the DIVISional leaders. Another year of excellent progress was reported and plans for 192 7 are on a sound basis.

Victoria Division Annual Meeting was well supported, and the result of the year s working has proved v ery satisfactory. The class work has been exceptionally good, largely due to the devoted service of Divisional Surgeon, Carson Smyth.

Addiscombe Division Annual Report is, as usual, an interesting document. 917 cases have been removed, with a mileage of 17 9 67. Included in this record were several transport cases 'to or from ships at Liverpool and Tilbury. We hope to comment on the Annual General Meeting in our next issue ,

No. u (Irish) District.

On Friday, December 31St, 1926, Dr. G. Pugin Meldon attended at the Pembroke Fire Brigade Headquarters to conduct the annual test of the qualified members of the St. John Ambulance Section of the Brigade. The examination was an exhaustive one, and the tests were of a varied and comprehensive nature, calling for a thorough knowledge of first aid, together with an intimate acquaintance with the human frame. The examiner expressed himself as being highly pleased with the answering and ability displayed by each of the following :R. Gorman, T. Martin, R. Malone, F Madden, J. Gorman P. McArdle, R. Gibson and F. Watkins.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions,and resignations, within the Brigade Overseas during the month of January, 19 2 7 :South Africa.

RHODESIA DISTRICT.

Bulawayo Division-Dr. A. G Christian to be Divisional Supt. on probation, 11.2.26

Dr C. H. Hart to be Divisional Surgeon, 1 I.2 26 SOUTH AFRICA RAILWAY S AND H ARD:JURS DI 5T RI CT, NATAL CORPS.

Colenso Division -M Clouts, M.B., to be D ivision al Surgeon, 28 7.26

uurban ( Railway ) Nursing Division - B. M eyer, !\01. D., t o be Divisional Surgeon vice Dr. E. K ing resigne d , 38.:26

ORANGE FREl<: STA TE AN D EAS TE R N PR OV IN CE CORPS.

Port Elizabeth Division - C, W. Steele to be D ivisi on al Supt. 233. 26, vi c e A. Sampson tr(l.nsferred ; W. F. Standenmacher to be Ambulance Officer, 2 3 3 :2 6

TRAN SVAAL DISTRIC T

Norwood Nursing Division -H G. Goldwate r , M ,l{ C.S., to be Divisional Surgeon, I. I 1.26

The Chief Commissioner has also s a n c ione d the re istration or disbandment of the following Div s ions :Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES DI STRIC T.

Randwick Ambulance Divis ion and Ran d wic k ursing Division to be known as the Eastern Suburbs Ambulan c e a n d Nursing Divisions as from 21. 12.2 6

SOUTH A USTRALI A DI ST RICT.

Port Augusta Division disbande d as fro m 201 2, 26; Adelaide Corps formed, 20.1 2.2 6 Canada.

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

Canadian Westinghouse Division ( No. 39) d isbande d, 3I.l2 26

QUE BEC DI STRICT.

Montreal Central Cadet Division formed, I.I2.2 6 New Zealand.

WELLINGTON DI ST RIC T _ New Plymouth Nursing Division formed, 12. 7.2 6; \ Vell in gton Harbour Board Division formed, 29 9. 26 South Africa.

RH ODESIA DI STRIC T

Bulawayo Division formed, 11.2.2 6

SOUTH AFRICAN R AILWAYS AN D H ARB OU RS DI STR ICT.

Peninsular Nursing Division formed, J4 7.26; Par ow Division formed, 27 9.2 6 ; Germiston ursing Di v ision forme d, 21.10.26

CORRECTION.-Caversham Nursing Division New Zealand - Lady Ambulance Officer Miss M. Wragl5e appoint ed vice H. M. C. Wright transferred, 1.2,25 not 1.3,26

SPECIAL OFFER OF TROUSERS. - Messrs. Hob son & Sons (London) Ltd" the well-known uniform are offering a special line of All-Wool Cloth Trousers, will interest all St. John Ambulance Divisions. See advertl sement on page 221.

February, 1927, -FIRST

The "Coroner Graham" (Co. Durham) Silver Challenge Shield.

THE County of Durham stands high in th e country for numb e r!l, zeal and effici e ncy in the ambulance movement, and in the final of this competition, which is op :m to all workers iq the county holding a first-aid certificate, it was felt that the five t e ams which had survived the various preliminari e s repres e nt e d a high wat e r mark of efficiency not e asily attained a nd probably unequalled anywhere.

Th e t e ams assem bl e d in the baronial Town Hall of th e Cath e dral city on th e 1 2t h inst., and they wer e supported by a g oo d ly assembly of fri e nds and interested s pectators, Dr , J a m e s A nderson, M.A.,M D.,RA.M C (T), ju dged th e Individu a work awd th e Team T est was co nducted b y Dr. W , H , Pall e tt, both judge s of high e xp e ri e nc e.

The actual t e am test was as follows : -

SCE" L -i\ s ma ll vi ll ag- e.

T h e pa t ien t is a v illa g- e p lumber

The te a m is suppo s ed to be o n the ir wa y home from a prac t ic e when a boy ru s he s out from the plumber S shop saying th at h is m a s te r, wh ils t rep airi n g a hole in the roof, had fall en a nd b a d ly h u rt h ims elf, Th e pa t ien t h as fallen on o h is he a d a n d for a moment is in a s t a te of stu p or du e to t emp o r a ry co n c us sio n of the b ra in, On h is fa ll h e h as k noc ke d o ve r a bo ttle o f n itr ic acid and has burnt h is arm s e ve r el y. Lat e r In t h e comp et it io n the p ati en t wil l re co ver co nbut on h is way to the vi ll ag e hos pi t a l, if he is car efull y wa c he d, he wi ll be s een t o rel a p s e in t o a c ond it io n sugg es t ing co m pr essIO n of t h e b r ai n A c he mis t's sh op IS jus t op posi te an d I vy Co tt a ge a little way d own the ro ad.

T he e zs ent ial p ()i nts of t re a tment re q u ire d, wh ic h , of cou rs e, wele n ot in dica te d t o the compet itors , were a s follows ;-

(1) Re cog n ismg th e bu rnt a r m and wa rn in g t eam re a ci d,

(2) T r e a t m ent o f a rm wi th m a ter ia ls brought from chem ist and co tt ag e.

(3) Ca reful exa mi n a t ion of the head a nd diagnosis and tr ea t m ent of co nd i t ion

(4, Car eful wat c h ove r pa tient ; noti r. e relapse on stretcher. ecess a r y tr e a m ent followin g

(5) Unloadin g on to bed , Tre a tmen t after a rr i\a l at cot tag e hos pi ta l.

The tot a l m a rks awarded th e t e ams as under : -

Tea m Team Test Q uest ions Practi c al Total

Mu rt on Collie r y 125 96 9 5 3 16

B rando n Coll iery n, 1I 9§ 8 7 88

Ty ne Dock, L. N. E R. J07 100 83 220

De a n and Chapter 8 r 9 3 83 2 57

So uth Hetton 49 9 5 80 2 24

P oss ible max. marks 200 100 100 400

B e for e the r e sult was announced the comp e tition secretary r e ad th e following letter h e had just rec e i ved from the aged donor, who is now in his e ighty.ninth year ;-

" have tried very hard to pull myself together (by a day at a London meeting of lawyers to test my ablllty to travel the long distance to Durham) so as to be present at the Town Hall, even if I took no part in the proceedl.ngs, but J find I had not regained the strength I lost dunng my painful illness. Therefore I must (with very regret ) be an absentee.

Please make my apologies for enforced ab!:ence. "

Assistant · Commissioner Dr. James AndErson in a sp{ech. welcomed the Mayor (Councillor' F. W. oodyear) and the Mayoress (to whom a handsome bou-

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quet of flowers had been presented), and thanked them fur honouring the occasion by a civic visit. Durham was one of the most famous of cathedral cities, and it was fitting that its civic chief was so keenly interested in first aid work, the practice of which dated back to the crusaders.

The Mayor then handed over the trophies and medals to the winning teams and warmly commended them upon thc;ir triumph, which he fully realised was the result of many weeks arduous practice and much study. He strongly exhorted all th e competitors to continue)heir selfsacrificing work which, though primarily for the benefit of their fellow men in distress, would surely redound to their own moral and spiritual well-being and material advantage.

Votes of thanks to the !\1ayor and Mayoress and to tbe Judges for their s e rvices were heartily expressed, and the following telegram was despatched to Coron e r John Graham :-

"The 1\I ayor, Mayoress and A s sembly at Durham Town H all send Greeting and Best W ishes The Graham Shield has been awarded to the Murton Colliery team, Brandon Colliery team be ing second. M a ny express ions of regret at your inabil ity to be present. "

Th e Murton Colliery team, who WOD the Graham Shield to be h e ld for one year was comp o sed of R W. Nutman, W. Haugh, W. Kno x, J. Simm o nds, W. McNally and W. Stark ( R e servv), each of whom handsome silv e r medals , The Brandon Colli e ry " B " team who were awarded th e North Mail Shield as ruDners up, consisted of Sergt. G Le r , L. Payn e , T. Wood, F Grieveson, J. Daglish and J P l: acock ( R e serve ) .

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We are t" "0 way res/DIu/Me lor tIle opt"to"s expressed, Dr th e! IIa/eme,.Is made. b, Conespondents.-EDITOR.

I FI R ST AID COMPETITION.

SI R,- I was very much interested n the enthusiast ic descript ion of the International" First Aid " Compet i t ions at written so splendidly by "A Competitor, " and like to him taking: us h im and sharing w!th us the <;lnd ImpreSSIOns wh ich he experienced and g amed dunng the time he helped to represent England in Holland

Inc identally I should like to know how the selectors of a team to represent England is brought about.

I should have imagined the Authorities representing the Order of St. John would c hoose the winner of the "Dewar Shield " to be Englan d' s premier te a m for the year. may been local conditions preventing such a selectlOn, as I bell eve a Southern Ra il way te a m did win the "Dewar " for 19 26 ,

If such a sele c tion is based upon the winning of the "Dewar, " then that information appearing in your columns would greatly increase the interest taken in the "Dewar give a ir:npetus to all the competitors whose ambition IS to partlclpate 10 the" Big Fmal. "

Hoping su c h infor m ation will be forthcoming in your next Issue.-J am, yours, etc

vVr LLI A:'II M c TI FF IN.

[ The Order of St. John selected the winning team in the " " Contest to repre3ent their country in the International Competition, and we presume that this will be taken as a precedent for such future International Contests.

When corresponding with Advertisers please menHOD •• Flrs.t Ald."

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is now undertaking regular duty at the Willesden General Hospital and the Plaza Theatre.

According to records received, 276 cas e s of first aid were rendered by Division members during the year. Congratulations to Sergeant H. Cornish are offered, upon completiJn of IS years' membership in the Brigade. A number of members hav e also qualified for their first 3 years' service Star.

Instruction in Home Nursing is now being undertaken.

The report contains a reference to the Division's appreciation of the gift of 2 modern stretchers, pr e sented by the General Manager.

Septonal Antiseptic.

WE have received advertising matter a nd sample of Septonal Antiseptic. The manufacturers, " The I .D.L. Industrials , Ltd.," II6, Pilgrim -street, Newcastl e- upon-Tyn e, claim for this antiseptic that it is non -poisonous and may be used in all cases with perfect fre e dom, and being a decolourised iodine in a non-volatile form, is a great advance upo n iodine painting.

This appears to be one of the hypochlorit e group of antiseptics which were extensively used during the 'Var, and from reports r e ceived, gave every satisfaction.

Catalogue of First Aid Requisites.

WE have received from Messrs. Reynolds & Branson, Ltd ., of 13, Brig-ga te, Leeds, a copy of their new catalogue of First Aid Requisites. This handsome publication contains a most comprehensive range of First Aid Requisites and should be in the hands of all Ambulance men.

This firm's series of st e rilised dr essi ngs and cases to meet the requirements of Home Office Orders, in compliance with the Work mens' Compensatian Act, 192 3, merits special attention.

Messrs. Reynolds & Branson, Ltd. will b e pleased o send a copy to any reader who mak e s applicat;on.

Binding Copies of "F.A."

OWING to the number of applications we have r e c e ive d for the binding of copies of FIR ST AID, we have mad e arrang e ments whereby we can supply bindings at th e following prices : -

Complete Volume 9 /- post free.

Binding Volumes 6/- returned post free.

(Copies supplied by reader, which should compris e the Nos. July to June inclusive.)

Cases for Binding 2/9 post fr ee.

The cases for binding are of leather cloth, with the title of the publication in gold letters on the front an d side and th e eight-pointed cross on front. Orders shou ld be sent to Dale, Reynolds & Co., Ltd., 46, Can non-stre et, LondoD, E. C+

February, 1927

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PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, JANUARY, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Surgeons.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CE NTRE

Dr. Watkin Watkins, M RC.S. (Lond.), L.RC.P. (Eng.), Mid Rhondda Corps, 25 1.27

Dr. D. C. Williams, L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. CEdin.), L.RP.S. (Glas.), North Rhondda Corps, 25.1.27

T o be Corps Superintendents.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTR "!l

Co rps Secretary Idris Dav ies, Mid Rhondda Corps, 25.1.27

Cor ps Supt. William E. Abraham, orth Rhondda Corps 25 1.27

To be Corps Secretaries.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA C ENTRE.

Ambu lance Officer William Rees Matthews, Mid Rhondda Corps, 25.1.27

Am bulan c e Officer Dav id George Rosser, North Rhondda Corps, 25.1.2 7

To be Corps Treasurers.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Divisio nal Supt. John Thomas, Mid Rhondda Corps, 25.1.27

Corps Treasurer John .Morgan Jones, orth Rhondda Corps 25·1.27

To be Corps Inspector of Stores.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Divisio nal Supt. Isaac Henry Caple, Mid Rhondda Corps, 25·1.27

Corps Inspector of Sto res Sidney Cadagan, North Rhondda Corps, 25 1.27

To be Divisional Superintendent.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambu lance Officer Evan G. Rogers, Tybie Division, 24.1. 27

To be Ambulance Officers.

GLAMORGA N COUNTY CENTRE.

Privat e Da vi d John Matthews, Penyrheol Division, 19.I.27

MONMOUTHSHlRE C ENTRE.

Frederick John Jones, Blackwood Division, 24.1. 27 ergeant Charles Henry Muschamp Monmouth Division 7.1. 27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Sergean t David William Jones, Merthyr Borough Division, 15·1.27

To be Lady Ambulance Officer.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Margaret Caroline Davies NUrsmg DlVIslon, 3.1. 2 7 Kenfig Hill

To be Sergeants.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Albert William South, Penyrbeol Division, 19 1.27

Corporal Michael David Lloyd, Skewen D ivision, 10.1.27

To be Corporals.

GLAMOR GAN CO UNTY CEN TRE.

Private Jenkin Owen, Llangynwyd Divis on, 27.1.27

" Thomas Joen Mason, Penyrehol Division, 19 1.2 7

" Joseph Harry Houghton, Penyrheol Divis ion, 19 127 " Edward Matthews, Penyrheol Div ision, 19 1.27

" Thomas Wilham Tbomas, Skewen Division, 10.1.27

M ONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Tom Marsh, Risca Division, 10 1.2 7 " Clarence Idwal Collins, Risca Division, 28. [,27

BOROU GH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Private Thomas John Raines, Alexandra Docks Division, 5 1. 27

To be Divisional Secretaries.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CEN TRE

Private Frederick Hier, Dowlais Division, 31.1.2 7 OF R HONDDA CEN TRR.

Corporal William Davey Wilmot, Ynyshir Div ision, 13.1. 2 7

To be Lady Divisional Secretary.

GLA MO RGAN CO UNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Mary Howell, Kenfig Hill Nursing Division 3 1. 2 7

To be Divisional Storekeeper",.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Gwilym Williams, Llangynwyd 27 .1. 2 7

BOROU GH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CENT RE

Corporal Edwin C. Edwards, Dowlais Division, 18.1. 27

To be Lady Divisional Storekeeper.

A BER DARE CENTR E

Ambulance Sister Sarah 'Wi lliams, Cwmaman Nurs ing Division, 25.1.27

To be Cadet Sergeant.

BOROUGH OF RHOND DA CENTRE.

Cadet William H. Hathaway, Llwynypia C a det Div ision, 25·1.27

To be Cadet Corporal.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Cadet William Griffiths, Llwynypia Cadet Division, 25 1.2 7

To be Honorary Lady President.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CENTRE.

Mrs. Alice Davies, Merthyr Nursing Division, 15.1.2 7

Tra'1sfet'red to the Brigade Reserve.

CITY OF C ARDI FF CEN TR E.

Lady Mrs. M. M. McLea, Cardiff Emergency NursIng DIVISIon, 18.1.2 7

THE y e ar ending December 31St, 1926 represents the third year as a section of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and the report states that the membership remains the same as in 1925, with 43 on the roll, being an increase of 9 since the formation of the Brigade Division in February, 1924.

During the year, 68 Drill and Class nights were held, whilst Public Duty attendances totalled 532. The Division

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To be Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE

Priva te David J h J B o nones, argoed DIVISIon, 24.1.27

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BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE

Herbert Charles Palfrey, Llwynypia Division,

Deaths.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private J. Jenkins, Ponthenry Division, 13 1.27

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Private G. Bettridge, Blaina Division, 20.1.27

Change of Title of Division.

MONMOUTH HIRE CENTRE.

Pontnewydd Nursing Division to be Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Nursing Division, 8.1.27

General Interest.

BIG INCREASE IN PERSONNEL.

Many striking features are revealed in the Annual Report of the Priory for Wales for 1926, not the I.east of which is the great increase in the strength of the Brigade.

Over 700 new mem bers were enrolled dur.ing the twelve months and this alone is a record of whIch any institution so intimately connected with the population in the mining centres as the Priory may be justly proud.

There are now close upon 8,000 registered members of the Brigade in Wales, not only maintaining efficiency in ambulance work but also giving the public the benefit of their knowledge and ability in the relief of human suffering, irresp ective of class or creed.

A promising aspect of this increase in Brigade membership is the enrolment during 1926 of ove1' 3 00 juniors. Every Centre aims at having a sufficient num of Cadet units to supplement the ranks of the Divisions and ensure their future tfficiency and continuity, and the progr e ss made in this direction is most eucc uraging.

"PRIORY DAY," 1927.

The Watch Committee has granted permission to the Priory to hold a Flay Day in the City of Cardiff on 2nd April. The Lady Mayoress has very kindly agreed to be President and repr e sentatives from the various walds have promis e d assistance. The Lady Mayoress proposes to cail a meeting at an early date to consider the necessary arrangements, and under such favourable auspices there is every of success, as the public realises and appreciates the manner in which the during the whole period of the coal strike, It!! Motor Ambulance Transport S ervice in full commission, liotwithstanding the fact that practically no subscriptions were received, and ext ended its activities in th e mining areas to provide greater relief for the sick.

Centre Reports.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

THE LATE BISHOP OF ST. DAVIp'S.

The family of the late Rev. John Owen, Bishop of St. David's, have expressed their appreciation of the attendance of the Brigade personnel at the funeral, and have asked that their thanks be conveyed to all. A contingent of 100 members from the following divisions were present on this occasion :-Llanelly, Llanelly Nursing, Pembrey G. W.R., Barry Port Town, Ponthenry, Bankffosfelen, Llandebie, Parcyrhun Nursing and Saron.

BANKFFOS FELEN DIVISION INSPECTED.

An excellent standard of dficiency was demonstrated by the Bankffosfelen Ambulance Division which was inspected by Mr. E. D. Jones, Commissioner for the Carmarthenshire C!:ntre, on the 22nd December. No one was absent without leave and in addition to satisfaction with tAli work, the Commissioner paid high

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ttibute to the enthusiastic manner in whlcn the LJficC1S carried out their duties.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. PRESENTATION OF CERTICATES, BAR GOED

A supper and social evening was held at the Parish Hall, Bargoed, on Saturday, January 8th. Mrs C. T. Hurry Lady Staff Officer, Glamorgan County Centre, presided, and was supported by many well-known and influential people in the district.

Warrants of appointment were presenteci to the Officers of the Division by the Commissioner tor Wales, who impressed upon them the importance of their respective duties, and said he was confid e nt, from his personal knowledge of their work, that the Division would prosper. He was glad, Mrs. Turner, wife of their respected Medical Officer, was to be in command of the Nursing Division, and expressed a hope that she and her Nurs e s would not be satisfied until the authorities had provided a Trained Nurse for their district, as he thought, with a population of close on 15,000, th e y ought not to be content with private Nurses only. A great responsibility rested on the shoulders of the mem bers of th e Division, and if they were able to establish a Medical Comfort at at an early date, it would help to relieve much unnec e ssary suffering in the homes of the sick po o r The Commissioner als o spoke of the Motor Am bulance Transport S ervice, and asked the workm e n to consider b ecoming affiliated to the SchemE" which was gradually b e ing adopted by the whol e Coalfield.

Certificates were pres e nted to the Am bulance Divisi on by Mrs. Trevor Thomas, wife of th e Vicar, who had supported the movement. The Commissioner for Wales presented the Certificates to the successful members of the Nursing Division. An ncellent supper, serv e d by th e lady members, was enjoyed by all, and th e Concert wa s much appreciated.

ANNUAL IN

SP EClI ON

The Annual Inspection of the Penyrheol Division wa s conducted on Decembu 29th, 1926, by Staff Officer W Hares, on behalf of the Commission e r for the Glamorga n County Centre; all the officers and mt:mbers wer e presen t. The drill and First Aid work was well done, and th book s carefully kept.

The Pontardulais Ambulance Division was inspecte d by Mr. E. D. Jones, Com missioner for the Carmarthenshire Centre, on Monday, Dt.cember 27th. There was a good attendance, and a favourable report has been reCEive d on the manner in which the tests were carried ou t. Appreciation is r e corded of the excellent services of D r. R. J. Isaac, Surgeon and Supt. of the Division, whos e enthusiasm and constant interest are mainly responsible fo r the success of this unit which is well supported by th e local public.

CWMGWRACH SOCIAL EVENING.

A social evening was held at the Welfare Pavilion , Cwmgwrach, on Saturday, January 8th, at which M r. William Evans presided. The Divisional Surgeon, Dr. T McClure attended, and Mrs. Clure (President of th e Women's Section) presented the Certificates to the Nurses The Certificates won by the men and Boy Cadets wer e presented by Mr. William Evans, who spoke very highl y of the Ambulance Movement, and congratulated th e district on having so many qualified men and wome n available for duty when required, and thanked Corp s Secretary, W. T. Richards, for organising the Division and acting as its Instructor.

February,

1927.

-F IRS T NELSON DI VJSIO.'l.

A Concert organised by the Nelson Ambulance Division was held at the Unionist Hall, Nelson, on Decem ber 23 rd.

In the unavoidable absence of the President, Mr. J. R. Thomas, chair was taken by Supt. W. Jackson, A bercynon DlvlSlon, who expressed great pleasure at being invited to the meeting, and explained to the large number present the value of the voluntary work carried out by the N elson Division.

The Berthlwyd and District Male Choir ably conby Mr J. D. Rees, delighted the company with t heIr excellent and other artistes combined to give a programme which was greatly enjoyed.

During the interval, medallions and labels were preby Mrs. Jones, Brynhyfred; first aid mining Ce rtIficates by Mr. M. Watkins, Trelewis: and the successfu l junior students, who had been trained by the Nelson Di vision rec e ived their certificates from Mr. Albert

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Befure distributing certificates to the successful Mr. W. H Davies expressed hIs keen delight in belOg afforded an opportunity of taking part in the meeting as he had great resp':ct (or the work of the Order and although this was the first occasion on which he' had attended a meeting of the Cilfynydd Division, he hoped to support them in their future work.

The Secretary, !\1.r. Richard Hewer, appealed to the ladles present to JOln the First Aid Class and 9ualify.for enrolment into the Nursing Division, and an IDterestmg account of the year's work was given by Staff Officer Goddard.

Councillor addressed those present, encour109 them to their useful work, and the programme concluded WIth a vote of thanks to the artistes for a most enjoyable programme of music.

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p f; t loutfit, whIch IS con tamed In a canvas havresac with shoulder strap was designed by the n.ory uor a es dto supplement the statutory ambulance provisions 1t has been pro VISlona y approve by the Mines Department and large orders are already being received from South Wales colliery owners.

W illiams, Nelson. Warrants of appointment were pre Club, organised by the Pontypool Ambulance se nted. by Supt. Jackson, who complimented the officers DlvislOn, was read at the third annual dinner held on on and, after referring to the dutl'es and D b q ual fi ecem er 18th, when Mr. Charles Thomas (President of t I ca Ions each office, expressed a hope th Ct b) 'd d w?uld realIse thea responsibility and fulfil their e u presl e , supported by Corps Treasurer F. obligations ID a manner befitting the dignity of the Order. N elms, Corps Secretary S. H. Mogford, Corps Supt. G. H. Nelms, Corporal Ivor Gregory Private William CIL FYNYDD MEMBERS RECEIVE AWARDS. Mr W. Harris, M.E., and 'Mr. James JenA happy' b kIDs, M E. Cilf .. was spent y members of the Al h ise l nydd DIVISIOn with their at a concert organ- t was affected by the industrial the purpose of presentlOg the efficiency awards conditIOns, ItS activitIes had not been seriously curtailed. game uy during the past year on January 15 th . Several events were organised during 1926, and .The chan was taken by Councillor David Rees who the speclal lectures .and debates arranged early in the year 0Cver a. large and representative gathering were greatly appreCiated. annual outing in July was MC u e ouncillor Seymour, Mr. W. Ii. Davies M.E and a skittle competition created much C r. TSho ma s John, Staff Officer William and orps ecretary R. Hewer. of the most valuable of the activities of this enterpnslDg Club was the setting up of a library which

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was opened by the Commissioner for Wales. The varied collection of books now totals over four hundred, and the Division is extremely grateful to all who have contributed. The privileges of the lib ary are available to the Pontypool Nursing Division as well as the Ambulance men, and a hope is expressed that anyone who has any literature for which they have no further use will kindly communicate with the Secretary, Mr. Ivor Gregory, Myrtle Dene, Freehold Land, Pontnewynydd, Mon.

The Club aims ?t providing interest for the varied tastes of all its members and is proving a great help, not only in maintaining unity among the Division, but also in encouraging new recruits for the primary cause of a mbulance work. It is intended to hold a Camp of I nstruction in 1927.

Mr. James Jenkins, M. E., congratulated the m ern bers o n the great strides made by the Club and hoped the i mproved industrial situation would enable it to increase its usefulness and success during the New Year. V otes of th anks to the Chairman and Artistes brought a very happy ev ening to a OBITUARY.

Deeply regr etted by officers and members of the Bl aina Division is the death of Private G. Bettridge, a loyal an d respected member who took an active and valuable pa rt in the work of the Division for the past five years. At all tim e s was the deceased membet's willingness to ser ve others very pronounced, and as an ambulance compe titor he helped the GreatWesternRailway team to success o n many occasions There were over fifty mem bers of the Br igade in attendance at th e funeral on Monday, 24th Ja nuary, representing the Blaina, Brynmawr, Six Bells and Abe rtill ery D ivisions. Six memb ers of the Blaina Division a ct e d as b earers, and the offic e rs present included Corps Offi ce r W Gardn er, Supts. C. Sterry, T. Hartshorn, A. El kins and Ambulance Offic e rs L. Thomas and J. Rossiter.

The funeral of the late W. Padfield, Supt. of the Ab ertillery Division, whose death occurred on December 3l st, took place on Tuesday, 4th January. The deceased wa s well known throughout Wales, as he had competed wi th the Abertillery team in all the chief am bulance comp etitions, at many of which the t e am was successful.

The attendance was representative and included most of the officers and members of the West Monmouth Corps am ongst whom were Corps Officers J. Gibbs, T. Matthews a nd W. Gardner, Divisional Supts. C. Sterry, E. Wilkins an d L. Cockram, together with Lady Supt. Mrs. O. Str ickland in charge of the Abertillery Nursing Division. The coffin was covered with the Brigade pall, and the service was conducted by the Rev. D. Smith, Ogmore V ale, a very close friend of the deceased.

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increasing interest taken in ambulance work from year to year.

Submitting his report for the past twelve months, Dr. Urban Marks, Commissioner for the Borough of Swansea, states that the public duties are continually increasing, and a contingent of ambulance men attended all the Association and Rugby football matches played in Swansea during the year.

The public greatly aQPreciates the services of the members, plrticularly those in connection with the First Aid Hut erected at Langland Bay which was open continuously from Whitsuntide to the middle of Septem ber.

At this well situated post the members were in daily attendance and renderEd fir5t aid treatment to over two hundred cases last year.

The instructional work carried out by the Swansea mem bers has expanded in many directions, and the new undertakings include the arranging of special ambulance classes for prisoner'> at H.M. Prison, Swansea, boys of the Red Triangle Club and unemployed boys. There are now nine Ambulance and three Nursing Divisions in Swansea and their success and enterprising spirit reflects great credit upon the Commissioner, and Sub-Comillissioner Mr. Hugh S. Cann.

News in Brief.

The annual meeting of Chapter and Grand Committee will be held in the Council Cham ber, City Hall, Cardiff, on St. David's Day, March st. The Sub-Prior, the Right Hon. Lord Kylsant, G.C.M.G., will preside and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff) Alderman William Grey, J.P., has promised to attend and extend a civic welcome to the representatives from the various counties.

A large number of Welsh Brigade members have been admitted into the Military Hospitals Reserve. Those who wish to apply for enrolment should make immediate application as there is only a limited num ber of vacancies.

The Finance Committee at its last meeting passed a vote of sympathy with Mr. J. W. Davison, M.B.E., whose wife died suddenly on Sunday, DEcember 26th. Like her husband, Mrs. Davison was at all times a friend to the Ambulance movement, to which they have given considerable support in the Pontypridd district.

Dr. A. J. St. John Hennessey, Port Dinorwic, Carnarvonshire, was elected an Honorary Life Member of the Priory by the Ambulance Committee, on January in recognition of his voluntary services as Lecturer to St. John classes.

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Despite the industrial conditions which threatened the suc.cess of most charitable organisations, reports from tile vanol,ls centres of the Priory are all indicative of the

The Executive of the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales, Holyhead, 1927, have appointed the Principal Secretary of the Priory, Honorary Director of Ambulance for the Eisteddfod week.

A large number of ambulance competitions are to be held for the many trophies which have been given to the Eisteddfod Committee, as well as for the Welsh National Ambulance Cups-the "Lady Bute" and" Lady Lewis," presented by the Priory.

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FIRST A ID CONVIC TS.

Of the twenty-five convicts who sat at Maidstone Prison for the St. John A mbulance Association first-aid certificates, all passed except two .-Su17day Pirtorial

D OCTO R KILLED DY HIS CAR.

A Bottisham doctor was knocked down by his motor·car and fatally injured.

Ha vi ng seen his last patient on his round, he was about to start horr e. He had left h is motor ·car in gear; and when he turne d the start ing handle the motor-car moved forward The doctor was pinned down, and his spine was injured. An ambul a nce took him to where he died.- DailyExpress

R UN OVER DY T wo B USES

Knocked down by a motor-omnibus which overtook her while she was cycling home (rom Hinckley to Nuneaton, Miss Norah Lawrence, 17, of Nuneaton, was run over by a second omnibus as she lay unconscious on the road.

The omn ibus that knocked Miss Lawrence down and a private car pulled up. Miss Lawrence lay on the road un conscious for about 4 minutes before being run over by another omnibus. E ffor ts were made to stop it in time, but they were unsuccessful.-Dai&, Mail

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Hearing cri es for help, Mr. Arthur Dav ies, of Deg a nwy, j umped out of bed and rushed to the promenade in his pyjamas.

He saw two women bathers sinking, and plunged in to the r es cu e HE': succeeded in bringing out both of them. Art ificia respiration had to be used for nearly an hour before one woman came round.-Daily Mirror.

GIRL RE SCUER'S B LOW

From the beach at Ki lline y Bay, Miss Mabel Mercier, swam to the res c ue of a man who had got into d ifficulties some distance from the shore.

When she reached h im the man , who was nearly exhausted, caught her round the ne c k, :l.nd in order to free herself Miss M erc ier gave him a blow wh ic h w a de him release his hold The man sank but his res c uer div ed after him and succeeded in g ettin g him a s hore, where, after an bour s work with otbers, she restored him to consciousness.-Daz'ly Mad

LATE CORP S SUPT. HARTLAND - We regret to announc e the death of Mr. William Edward Hartland, who died at his residenc e on January 26th. He was one of the first memb e rs of the Dudley St. John Ambulance D i vision, and at the of his d e ath was Superintendent of th e Dudley and District Corps and also Hon. S e cretary to the St. John Ambulance Association. Mr. Hartland had the distinction of being an Honorary Serving Brother of the Order, and his decorations included the long service medal and two bars. Altogether he was in uniform for nearly 50 years. An impressive tribute to the deC e ased was paid by over roo members of the Division who attended the funeral in uniform and singly as they passed by the vault.

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A pPLICATION OF BORACIC LI NT.

A. C. ( Woolstanton ).-P lease tell us which is the co rre c side of pink (borac ic) lint to apply t o a wound, the fluffy or smoo th side An ambulance man, with five y ears exper ien c e, says that smooth side should be so appl ied whereas I favour the fluffy side because it contains more borac ic pow der. vVe submit the point for your decision.

Doctors also d iffer on this point! Personally, I apply smooth side of boracic lint to wound lest p ie c es of flllff get into wound, and fluffy s id e for fomentat io ns because, as you sav, there is more borac ic powc1er n the artificially prepared Auffy side .- N C ORBET F LETCHER.

E XAMINATION H OWLER.

L R ( Charlton Palk ). - In a recent examination I a<'ked candidates what inj ur i es they would imm ed iately exclude if they were called to treat a man who fa ll ing from his push cycle, kno ck ed his head o n kerb and was found standing on h is feet and leaning against a wall. You may imagine my surprise and amusement when one candidate replied in all innocence: -" .1 would immcdiately ('xdud/' Fracture of Spz'ne!"

Good ! Next, please ) !-N.C. F.

ETHIC S OF FIR ST AID.

T. H. (Horwich).-ln November last a youn g woman consuIted me about a fiDger whi c h she bad cut som e three weeks previously. I applied a dress ing and told her to consult her doctor at first opportun ity. I was, therefore , surprised to receive another visit from het' at end of January and to be told that, bavin g visi te d her doctor recently ( first time since injury occurred ), she had bee n told by her doctor to return to me and to ask me to pa int finger with Iodine and to keep it at rest on a splint. Th is I have done; but I am in doubt as to whether or no it is part of an ambulan c e rran s duty to assist in actua l treatment of a doctor's private patient. I am qu it e willing to do so; but I consider it very peculiar and I welcome your advice.

Experience teaches us doctors th a t some patients can te ll wonderfd stories which, as the famous phrase has it, are in fact" terminological inexactitudes." Like you, therefore, I suspect the truth of the story told to you; and, if I \l ere yo u, I would go the do c tor for confirmation thereof In ci dentall y, it is quite in order for First-Aiders to assist doctO! s, bu t they should take all precautions to ensure accuracy of instruction'5.-N.C.F.

BAND AGES F OR FRACT URED F EMUR.

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book, applying bandage round feet first to tie feet together, then the outside splint, and then the remaining bandages, in order detailed in Textbook, the last being No.8 wh ch I tied over No. 1. I was told that I had made a mistake, and that before tying No. 8 bandage I should have loosened and remo v ed No. I. Please decide between us. 1

You were right; and your Instructor made the error.

O t herwise you would have controlled fracture with seven bandages, whereas eight are required under conditions named.- .C.F.

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EX ION F OR CONTROL O F AR T ERIES.

R. P. ( Nottingham ).-In a recent competition based on Textbook, we were asked to name the arteries which could be controlled by flex ion. The detailed markingsheet read - Axillary, 4 marks; Brachial, 3 marks; Popliteal, 3 marks. In view of the ddin ition of" flexion" gi ven in Textbook (p. 8 3), I contend that it was a mistake to inclnde the Ax llary among arter i es which can be controlled by flex ion; and I welcome your opinion.

Y our content on IS upheld; and I agree entirely with you.-N C.F.

C OMPL IC ATE D F R AC T U RE OF R IBS

W B (Thorne ) .-At practice recently we had a debate as to correct meth o d ofl ifting pat ient suffering from Complicated Fracture of R ibs, the l iver being involved. As instructor I favoured l ift n g as for Fracture of Spine and was surprised to learn tbat others were i n favour of ifting as for Fracture of Thi g h. I referred the point to our Divis ional Surgeon who gave h is support to my instruction ; and I quoted yonr ad v ice in Why a nd W herefore ( p. 17) My opponents, however, contended that d ifferent judges and examiners bold d ifferent views and that if they lifted such a pat ient as for Fractured Sp i ne in a compet i ion they migbt lose marks !! Should this meet the eyes of otber surgeons

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who are examiners and judges, I welcome thei r v iews on the point.

We take pleasure in publishing your report and its request. -N.C.F.

ApPLI CAT IO N O F PI CR I C A CID DR E SSINGS

J. E. (Barry).- Our First Aid cabinet cont ai ns Picr i c Ac d dressings for burns; but there are no instruct ons as to whether these should be applied dry or after saturat ion with sterile water. Please adv ise, as we believe that dressings should be saturated after appl ic ation to burned parts.

All First Aid dressings should be applied" dry " in view of Textbook instruct ions on p p. 84 and 8 5 (Rules 7 a n d 8). Tbe risks of contamination of wounds un d er condit ions of emergency are greater than you ev idently real ise.- N.C F.

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L. S. ( Croydon ) --At a recent practice d ifferences of op in ion arose as to correct treatment of a burned le g un d er conditions which d id not permit immersion of 11mb in war m sterile water. One mem ber en v eloped limb in cotton wool , and prepared strips of lint spread wi th bora ci c ointment, this dress ing being applied to burned area as the cotton wool was gradually rolled ba c k. Another member c ontended that the Textbook upbeld that, once part was enveloped with cotton wool, th is should not be remove d but that strips of lint spread with borac ic o intment shoul d be placed on top of cottonwool so that tbe o i nt m ent m ay work its way through to burn. W e sh a ll be g r a teful if you will tell us which me t hod is correct.

Both methods are wrong. A burn, be in g d ressed w it h cottoDwool should not be further d sturbed ; a n d bor acic ointment will not easily work its way tbrough layer of co tt o nwool. The Textbook offers choi c e of dressln g- ( r ) cotton woo or (2) lint spread th ickly w ith boracic o intment if at lza71dN.C.F.

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How many officer s have asked themselves why these shie lds have been given and what interest the donors have in life and th e Brigade in particular? Th e answer to their question will be found inscribed on the trophy, and the inscrip tion invariably reads "To en courag e and promote efficien cy in First Aid."

Real accidents do not occur every day for a First Aider to enable him to exercise his knowledg e of the subject; drill and practices of the usual routine nature become sometimes irksome and depressing. Therefore a supposed accid e nt does help considerably to give practice and ca use many r e fe re nces to the First Aid book both before and after the event.

Those organising competitions should always create an atmos phere different to th e drill room, and stage as far as possible the surroundings as would have been the case had the accident been rea1. An endeavour should always be made, once the teams commence competing, to finish all its Tests and not be kept waiting with inte[vals between Ea ch

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Sisters of the White Cross.

By HEDLEY V. MILLER.

(Tp. C OMI\IISSlONER ON CHI EF COMMISSIONER'S STAFF, S.J.A.B.

ALTHOUGH the work of the St. John Ambulance men is so well known and valued, the labours of their female colleagues under the" White Cross of St. John" are little realised and still less appreciated. Often the members are to be those of that beneficent younger sister orgaDlsatlOD, the Red Cross Society.

The recent contest held in Plymouth for th e Shield given in memory of the late Mrs Gale the first Superintendent of ambulance nurses in that town, is a reminder that .they have been active on behalf of the injured and SIck SlDce 1907. To-day, lDstead of one Division, Greater Plymouth has five adult and several cadet nursing units; the is by no means a " paper one."

Every rnorDlng, when the Borough Op en Air Schools are in session a St. John Sister from the Duty Division for the week accompanies the large 'Bus Ambulance which conveys the crippled and delicate children of Plymouth to the beautiful open-air schools in the country. In the evenings t he "mothers" bring them home ag'in. Other members 10 turn serve at the Out Patients' and other departments of the large general hospitals. Some in times of stress, have assisted other nursing institutions even at a considerable distance from their homes.

At the Central of the three Plymouth St. John Ambulance Stations there is a " First Aid" room where casualties of the neighbourhood receive primary treatment prior to their being s! nt to doctors or hospitals. This room is staffed during certain busy hours by the ambulance sisters. They serve another useful purpose through being within call, for, when one of the fleet of motor is summoned to t ransport female cases unaccompamed by a woman, they detach one of their number for the journey. It is hoped, later on, to be able to provide this boon day and night, as frequently through "silent hours" the need is greatest.

An important feature of the White Cross Sisters' voluntary labour is taking charge of, and nursing en ·route, patients making long railway journeys on a stretcher. Thousands of miles are travelled every year, many of the cases being for the Public Health D e partment of the Borough to or from the great orthopredic hospitals at London, Shropshire, Alton, Margat g and Bath. Last year a case privately undertaken by a local officer was to escort a girl from Plymouth to Athens; the journey across Europe was a complete success.

St. John nurses take their turn in attending all crowded assemblies in large halls and in the open air, they also are called to sports meetings where women are competing. When the National Roadside First Aid Scheme comes into operation these devoted workers will be co-operating with the men who have to patrol certain notorious danger points. During the" Carnival Week )J they staffed an Aid Post und e r the Hoe, and dealt with dozens of casualties.

Even this stupendous list does not exhaust the activities of the voluntary female personnel of the Brigade. They train juvenile organisations in First Aid and Home Nursing under doctor's orders give emergency nursing to those unable to make other arrangements; occasionally go out to vessels to assist in the landing of female cot cases; some attend a creche, and others escort the orphan children of deceased Service men who, under the auspices of the Ministry of Pensions, have to travel to or from distant parts of Great Britain.

There are three National organisations which combine to provid e the Voluntary Aid Detachments to re-inforce the medical services of the Crown in case of War; the senior of the three is the Order of St. John. Its Plymouth nursing members are grouped in four detachments recognised by the War Office. In membershi p some who have taken the" Mobile obligation," including a woman medical officer and a fully trained nurse. These are willing to serve in any part of the world in case of hostilities.

In the long past the Sisters of the Sovereign Order of St. John wore red dresses, but after the fall of Rhodes to the Mohammedan Power they changed them to black as a sign of mourning. The Twentieth Century women workers of the modern English "Tongue" have therefore a traditional reason for their rather dark looking outdoor uniform.

Several of the Plymouth St. John Ambulance officers and sisters are not only qualified in First Aid, Horne Nursing and Hygiene, but almost, if not quite, unique among the Order's female personnel in holding the S.J.A.A. Certificate in "Military Sanitation. 11 Now that nurses are being sent to Guide and other camps no doubt many other units will take up this most valuable but sadly neglected Course of Instruction.

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AID."The Eight-Pointed Cross."

A LECTURE GIVEN TO THE WHITLEY BAY DIVISION,

BY NOEL R. RAWSON, Divisional Surgeon.

(Contz'nued trom page I99.)

IN the eighteenth century famine and disease caused the erection of several hospitals in LJndon, and in the larger provincial towns-that of Newcastle in 175 [- but the condition remained much the same till the middle of the nineteenth century-which is marked by the work and influence of Florence Nightingale. The 300 years after the Reformation in England are ri gh tly regarded as the Dark Ages of Nursing. It seems as If men were so deeply engrossed in scientific investigation, in theological dispute s and in political revolution, that the relief of suffering was not done in any but an unsympathetic manner.

The name of Florence Nightingale is justly held in especial regard in connection with the restoration of nursin g to its former dignity-and the reform in hospital construction and management-she is the central figure of a gr..>at movement, beginning with 1829, wr e n Rob er t Southey, the Derweutwater poet, voiced an appeal for th e establish· ment of sisterhoods like those that still existed in Fra nc e and Flanders, to nurse the poor in homes in th e villages and to improve the atmosphere of the hospital ward.

Shortly afterwards the first Protestant Sisterhood was founded for the relief of the sick and destitute of Kaiserwerth on the Rhine-the home soon developed into a large hospital with trained nurses for ward work and also for visiting the homes of the poor. It was not long before branches were formed in all parts of Germany.

In 1840, Elizabeth Fry, who had previously devoted her life to prison reform, responded to Southey's app eal and established the Protestant Sisters of Charity with th e object of improving the class of women employed in nursing the sick. These sisters were admitted in turn to th e various London Hospitals for training purposes, and the n sent to various parts of the country-and yet it was no t many years afterwards that the hospital authorities though t fit to train Nurses for the Hospitalls own work.

In 1845, a similar community was started by memb ers of the Church of England-notably Pusey, Mr. GladRton e and Lord Lyttelton in Regent's Park, and known as th e Park Village Community to train nurses to attend the poo r of Paddington.

Florence Nightingale-another of these reformers that realised the true use of their wealth lay in the relief of suffering-received her training at the Protestant Hospita l at Kaiserwerth, and from tbe Roman Catholic Sisterhoo d of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris. She received her call when public indignation was stirred by the reports of (Lord) John Russell on thE; condition of the hospital at Scutari in the Crimea. With a small staff of the sister s trained under the scheme of Mrs. Fry, and at the P ark Village Community, she bravely and with extraordinar y success responded to the Government's request.

As a consequence her opinions on the necessity of more simple accommodation-freer ventilation and stricte r cleanliness in hospitals, were warmly received and followe d by th e authorities.

The half century following Southey's appeal also saw the re-introduction of anresthesia, Nitrous oxide or laughin g

gas by Morton In America, and of Chloroform by Sir James Simpson in Edinburgh-the re-introduction of antiseptics by means of the carbolic spray, by Lord Lister in the establishment of the theory that disease for the most part is caused by germs.

We have already noted that the modern method of restoring life to the apparently drowned and asphyxiated by artificial respiration was also introduced during this period.

Moreover, during this sam e period, the Ancient English BI anch of St. John of Jerusalem was re-established in this country. The history ot this Order dates back to 1048, when the Hospital of St. John was founded by some wealthy Italian merchant e.s an extension of the former hospital founced in the fourth century.

At this time the city of J e rusalem was in the hands of the Saracen, but shortly afterwards it was captured in 10 99 by the first Crusaders, under Godfrey de Bouillon. The wealthier of the Crusaders reorganised the services rendered by the hospitals, either by being enrolled as members of the brotherhood, or by the grant of land in their various Europea n dominions. For the protection of pilgrims on the way to Jerusal em and for defence of the Holy City itself, the brotherhood was made into an Order of Knigh thood with the double function of Hospital and Military duties.

Jerusalem fell again to the Saracens ufider Saladin a hundred years later, and after another hundred years the Christians were finally driven out of Palestine altogethf'r.

The Knights of St. John settled first in Rhodes and when event ually driven from there by the Turk in the century, in Malta. From both places they waged constant warfare on the Turkish privateers and the corsairs of Barbary, becoming a great naval power, affording protection for the European shipping and a refuge in their huspitals for the wounded and the sick. Finally, after function in the fight against the Turk was ended, power degenerated and with little trouble they were dIsposse ssed of the Island of Malta by Napoleon in 179 8 , and dispersed, a remnant retiring to St. Petersburg and later to Rome.

While the headq uarters of the Order were in Palestine and in the Mediterranean there were Priories and Manors in each principal country. In England the Priory was at Clerkenwell, and under its command were ninety manors scattered over the Kingdom-one at Chibburn in Northumberland-remains of which are still to be seen on the road to Otterburn.

The gateway of the Priory at Clerkenwell is now the of the Order in England-the crypt of the church IS 10 good preservation-used on special occasions and well worth a visi t.

After Henry VIII. had expelled the Knights of the from England, they retired to Malta for here as at Rhodes, each Branch or Tongue had its speCial quarlus or Anleerge.

(To be continued. )

AID.Cwm Colliery Disaster.

SER VICES OF WELSH BRIGADE MEMBERS.

THE terrible calamity at the Marine Colliery, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, aroused widespread sympathy, and revealed to the public in all parts of the country the value of ambulance work. It has filled everyone with admiration for the organisation and spirit of the St. John Am bulance Brigade, whose members worked bravely and efficiently in the rescue work following the disast e r.

The explosion occurred at £.30 on the morning of St. Davidls Day, March 1St. As soon as the news reached Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, Commissioner for the Monmouthshire Centre of the Priory, he communicated with the Supt. of the West Monmouth Corps at Six Bells, Abertillery, and instructed him to mobilise the local Ambulance and Nursing Divisions and proceed immediately to the scene of the disaster.

Mr. Bartlett on his arrival found a large number of doctors, ambulance men and sisters already in attendance rendering excellent service both underground and on the surface. These members were drawn from the Ebbw Vale, Cwm, Abertillery, Six Bells, Blaina and Tredegar Ambulance Divisions and the Abertillery Nursing Division, with the following Officers in charge :-Corps Secretary Leach (Islwyn Corps), Corps Inspector of Stores John Matthews (West Monmouth Corps), Divisional Supt. D. R. Davies (Marine Colli t ry Division), Divisional Supt. W. H. Charles (Ebbw Vale Division), Ambulance Officer C. Lee (Marine Colliery Division), Divisional Supt. C. F. Sterry (Six Bells Division) and others.

From this time on to the end of the week, under the supervision of the Commissioner and Sub-Division Captain S. T. Beard, a.B.E., ambulance men and sisters rendered continuous s ,j rvice, working in rdays.

On Sunrlay, March 6th, about two hundred members, representing the Blaina, Abertillery, Six Bells, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Abertillery Nursing and Brynmawr Divisions paraded at Cwm, in command of SubCommissioner Beud, assisted by Officers of the West Monmouth and Islwyn Corps.

The motor traffic was very great and dense crowds assembled to watch the impressive funeral of those buried on that day. The whole parade was utilised in street duty, loading and unloading the hearses, and a large number acted as bearers.

While the funeral was proceeding a serious motor accident occurred near the Marine Colliery. A char-abanc conveying mourners to the funeral overturned. Many passengers were seriously injured and two killed, one of whom was Ambulance Officer F. Jones of the Blackwood Ambulance Division.

A Detachment of Brigade Members was hastened to the scene and good work was carried out under Divisional Supt. D. R. Davies and Divisional Supt. W. H. Charles.

Life Saving Awards of the Order of St. John of J have been awarded to the following for conSpiCUOUS gallantry in saving life at imminent personal risk.

Mt:dal.-P.C. 552 "T" Wallace Wood, Feltham. Certijicatt: oj Honoltr. - Frederick J ames Austin, Labourer, Deptford.

Full information of the services of those whose heroic work m e rits special reference is not yet available, but mention should be made of the excellent services rendered on the day of the disaster by Ambulance Officer C. Lee of the Marine Colliery Division, who carried out his duties in an exemplary manner in spite of the fact that one of his sons was tbe entombed victims whom the courageous work of the rescue parties failed to save.

" St. John" and the Cwm Disaster.*

N o w that the first horror and excitement of the appalling d isast e r which occurred at the Marine Colliery, Cwm, Monmouthshire, on Tuesday, March 1st, is over, and one has time to take quiet consideration of the matter, the ordinary member of the British public-like myself-can sit back and realise that every member of the Order of St. John has the right to be justly proud of the part played by the .St. John Ambulance Brigade and other ambulance organIsations in the disaster.

I spent two days at Cwm. During that period I spoke to many people of all sorts and classes. Townspeople at Newport, tradesmen at Pen mawr and Ebbw.Vale, .clerks, railwaymen, miners, and everyone of them, 10 thelr own particular language said the same thing-that the St. John men were wonderful.

Members all over the country will take pride in the fact that the Divisional Surgeon of the Cwm A mbulance Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Dr. Edward

Hale had practically to order him to desist from his efforts fearing that he would break down under the strain.

In the meantime some colliery officials who, on hearing of the disaster, had immediately descend e d the pit, were brought to th e surface in a state of coll a pse. On being revived they informed Dr. Hale and his party that they had left Mr. John, an official, down the pit for dead.

A rescue party was immediately organised and descended the pit, Oxygen was administ e red to the fallen man and he was reviv e d sufficiently to be brought to the pit head.

Shortly after this incident, Dr. Hale, who had returned to the surface again descended the mine with a party to explore the east district in order to see if ther e were .any more injured who n e eded att e ntion. S o on after thlS a third descent was made, the party including Dr. David Rhys Davies, Supt. of the Cwm Ambulance Division of the Brigade.

It must be realised that these rescue parties were in constant danger from "falls " and also from the t e rribly fatal marsh gas which caused so many deaths in the disast e r.

I cannot do b e tt e r than q uote from the S outlz TVa!es Argus , whIch said o f the rescue parties :-

"They simply went dOVln to h e lp and if each r ealised what dang e rs they brav e d, wild horses would not drag the acknowl · e dgment from them."

N e edless to say, St. John A mbu · lanc e and Nursing D ivisions from th e surrounding districts were soon on th e spot to giv e a hand with the work. In addition to the Cwm Division, which was, of course, at the SC Ene of th e disaster almost immediately , Abertillery, Ebbw Val e and Penmawr all sent detachm e nts, and every man and woman belonging to these units more than "pulled their wei<:ht."

The interest tak e n in the work of the St. Jobn Ambulance Brigade in th e mining is ve ry great Thes e villag e s where accidEnts are, unfortunately , an almost daily occurrence, apprec iated to the full the va lue of the Brigad e training. Very of te D, in the h undrtd and one accidents which occur in th e Ambulance

T Hale, was the first medical man to arrive on the scene of the disaster, and the first medical man to descend the pit. The catastrophe b e came known about half past one on the Tuesday morning, and about half an hour after this Dr. was tel e phoned. In a few minutes he was out and on his way to the colliery.

He immediately attended to two men who had been injured and brought to the surface, and who were suffering from severe injurie s through being thrown against the " trams" in the pit by the force of the explosion. By this time Ambulance Officer Charles Lee of the same Division had arrived to render assistance. Dr. Hale told me that Mr. Lee worked all day until he was exhausted, and Dr. * T his account is s en t o us by a n outs de m em ber of th e pu b lic a n d a n a d mi re r of the O l d er's wo r k wh o h a pp en ed to be a t Cwm at th e tim e of t he re ce nt minin g di sas ter

yearly working of the pits, the knowledge of the train e d Brigade man is the means of savin g valuable lives, and during that important period "before the doctor arrives," many a Brigade man has-even thoug h the public have never know? the splend!d reputation which the organisatIOn has so rightly f.' arned 10 the minds of the British people.

I should like to make known to readers of FIR ST AID, a suggestion which Divisional Surgeon Hale made to me, and that is that all ambulance men should make a special effort to join the Brigade. By so doing, the.y ensure, by means of the classes and lectures, that theI r knowl e dg e is kept thoroughly up to date, and that th ey are always efficient and ready to deal with whatever situation may occur.

Cwm, a little mining villagE', sets a wonderful exampl e Besides the local Ambulance Division which has a strengt h

March, 1927 -P'IAST

o f twenty-eight (a wonderful number for such a small c ommunity), it boasts of a Cadet Division and a N ursing Division, is, I understand, in course of formation.

D r. Hale told me that very often mem bers of the Cadet D ivision ring his front door bell at all hours to ask" if th ey may use the surgery to do some practice," and this youthful enthusiasm speaks well for the future.

I think that the Cwm disaster has added another " battle honour" to the flag of the Order of St. John, a fla g which, throughout the ages, has been ever to the fore i n the cause of suffering l:umanity, taking no heed of class or party, and, as in the case of the St. John men who

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

FE BR U AR Y, 1927.

Tbe Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned th e following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE COUNTY SURGEON.

No.6 DI STRICT.

Dr James M ilne Hermon, M.D , M.B C.M., East R id ing of Yorkshire, 1.327

TO BE CORPS SUPT.

NO.6 DI ST RICT Corps Officer, W. Bartrop, Hull Corps, 3 1.1.2 7

TO BE OORPS OFFIOER.

No. S DI ST RI CT

Sergt. Fran ces Fred er ic k G ibson, L in c oln Co rp s, 2j 2. 27

NO 6 DI STRICT.

D istr ic t Supt. Arthur Batty, Hull Corp s 31.1. 27

TO BE LADY CORPS OFFIOER.

NO 5 DISTRICT.

Mrs Lily Gra ce Nottin g ham Corps , 2 1.2 27

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.2 DI ST RICT.

Will ia m Alfred Taylor, l\ l.D , B S., L. R. C.l'., M.R.C.S , Aylesbury Di v ision, 3 227

NO.4 DIS f RIC T

Hugh Liddell, M . B, C.M, H ig h S c ho ol Nur si n g D vis ion, P reston Corps, 42.27

J obn Dunn, F. R.C .S ., F R.C .P Waterloo D ivis ion, 16.2. 27

NO.5 DISTRICT

Capt. James Browne F isher, M .B. Ch. B ., Else car ursmg D iv ision, 4.2 .27

Mansorr Jay a kar, M.R.C.S, L.R C.P., G o ldthorpe Division, Deane Valley Corps, 2 I.2.2 7

Herbert Mercer, M.B., Ch.B., Meltbam Nursing D iv is ion, 21.2 27

NO.8 DISTRIC T

Leslie B roughton Thomas, M.B , Ch .B, Gu ildford urs in g D ivision, Guildford Corps, 16. 2. 27

Charabanc A-:cident at the funeral of the victims of the Cwrn Colliery Disaster.

Ambulance men assisting one of the injured passengers.

br aved the dangers of explo.sion and gas in the Cwm pit, n o heed of what may befall 10 the execution of its merciful d uty.

in St. John Ambulance Brigade is given yoll:lntanly and wtthout thought of reward. " That which IS freely is twice given," says the proverb. Let the Bngad.e members who, so freely, give their time and e nthUSIasm in lectur e s and otherwise fitting for thea wonderful work, remember this findl ng a goodly and sufficient rewarp in the heartfelt thanks of relieved sufferers.

Newton hydro-pneumatic shock absorbers have been fitted to the latest Metropolitan Asylums Board ambulance M and understand that they will be adopted for all .A. B. ambulances.

Major Sumner Hugh Sm ith, M. C M.R C S., LoR.C P F aroingham Division, 21.2 .27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.1 DISTRICT

Ambulance Offi :: er Alfred George Ash, No . 88 ( West Ham ) Di,' ision ), 19 2.2 7

Ambulance Officer Thomas Jones, No. 73 (G rays ) D ivi s ion, 17.2.27

NO.2 DISfRICT.

Ambulance Officer George Jackson, City of G loucester Division, 2.3 27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer John Edwin Penrose, Haltwhistle Division, 8 2.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. Herbert Gent , Ireland Colliery Divis ion, Staveley Corps, 25.2. 27

Ambulance Officer Frank Smithson, Dewsbur y D ivision, Dewsbury and District Corps, 23 27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Gwendolme Bessie Woodham, Bu c kin g ham Nursing Division, 7. 2.2 7

Cwm Colliery Diaster, Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, South Wales.

men as Bearers at the funeral of the v ictims.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

-FIRST

Lady Ambulance Officer Ida Maude P. Matchett, Edgbaston Nursing Division, Birmingham Nursing Corps, 20.1.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Miss Katherine D. Myres, High School Nursing Division, Preston Corps, 4.2.27

1\1rs. Victoria Hill, Roy ton Nursing Division, 16.2.27

NO.6 DIST RICT

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Maggie Walker Russell Allan Young People's Institute Nursing D ivisi on, Hull C o rps, 8.2.27

NO.7 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Beatrice Jane Bull, Oswestry Nursing Division, 26.2.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Staff Sergt. Reginald Isbister Gardner, M.M., Cheltenham Town Division, 16.2.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Sergt. John Edmund North-Gower, Pudney Division, Leeds Corps, 14'2.27

H.-Sergt. James Norton, Wollaton Division, Nottingham Corps, 2.3 27

H.-Sergt. William Alfred East, Kirby Collieries Division,

25. 2 27

Sergt George Parki n, Holbrook Colliery Division, 25.2.27

Sergt. Albert Barker, Holbrook Colliery Division, 25.2.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Sergt. James Wheatman Readman, East Cleveland Division, 18.2.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Sergt. David Bryce, Horsham Division, 1.3.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No. I DIS TRICT.

Miss Lilian Ethel Gilbert, Cricklewood Nursing Division, 29·1.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Emma Catherine Ashwell, Buckingham Nursing Div ision,7. 2 27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Sister Miss Emily Bland, Headquarters Nursing Divis ion, Wellington Corps, 22.2.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Miss Margery R Moore, High School Nursing Division, Preston Corps, 4.2.27

Miss Mary Wild, Roy ton Nursing Division, 16.2.27

Mis s Clara Hoyle, Bacup Nursing Division, 17.2.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Miss Alice Beatrice Berry, Ossett Nursing Division, Dewsbury and District Corps, 42.27

Mrs. Flora Taylor, Lincoln Nursing Division, 27.1.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Miss Ethel Oates, Scarborough Nursing DivisIon, 8.2.27

Miss Ethel Backhurst, Reckitt's Nursing Division, Hull Corps, 8.2.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Ambulance S ister Annie George, Teynham Nursing Division, 10.1.27

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

No. DISTRICT.

Miss Hannah Brack, Victoria Nursing Division, Leeds Corps, 25. 2 2 7

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS. NO.4 DISTRICT.

John Collins, Senr., Chester Division, 9 2.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFIOER FOR OADETS.

NO 2 DISTRICT

Miss Marjorie Boniface, Shirley Nursing Division, 3.2.27

Miss Bessie Katherine Payne, Calmore Nursing DivIsion, Southampton Corps, 28.2.27

A I D.- Much, 1927.

TO BE OORPS SERGEANT MAJOR.

Sergt. William Dewhurst, Haslingden Corps, 24.2.27 TRANSFERRED.

No. DI STRICT

Ambulance Officer A. B. C. Dyer, Walthamstow Division to the Blackpool Division, NO.4 District, 10.1.27

NO.4 DISTRICT

BootIe Div ision transferred to the Liverpool Corps, 14.2.27

Di v is ional Surgeon A. C. White Knox, Brierfield Division to No. 86 (Ho rseferry ) Division, No. I District, 2.6.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt H. Gent, Bathboro' Colliery Division, to the Ireland Colliery Div ision, 18.1.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

NQ. 4 DISTRICT.

Supt. H. Green, Y.M.C .A. and Claughton D ivi sion, 18.1. 27

Lady Supt. Miss J. W. Smith, Preston High School Nursing Division, 92.27

Lady Ambulance Officer M. F. Foster, Preston High School Nursing DiviSIOn, 9.I.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Miss B. Piercy, Halton Nursing Division, 13 1.2 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Supt. I. Isaac, Torpoint Division, 24.1.27

RESIGNATIONS AOOEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. I DISTRICT

Lady Supt. Mrs. Botterill, Ley ton and Leytonstone Division, 25 2 2 7

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Mabel Wheeler, Cheltenham Nursing Division, 21.1.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Divis ional Surgeon Dr. Brown, Chesterton D ivisio n, 17 .2. 27

Supt. J. Southern, Ireland Colliery Division, Staveley Colliery Corps, 3 3 27

Lady Supt. Miss L. Tennant, Allerton Nursing Division , 3.3. 2 7

No.6 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer, M. A. Longstaff, Jarrow Nursin g Division, 5.2.27

Ambulance Officer J. Mather, Cowper Colliery Division , 14. 2 2 7

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. Pritchard, Brighton Nursing Division , 14 1. 2 7

Divis ional Surgeon F. H. Watson, Isle of Sheppey Division ,.3. 2 7

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Crewe Corps, 18.2. 27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Sheffield Millhouses Low (L.M.&S.R.) Division, 12.2.27

Pleasley Colliery Division, 23.2.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Eastbourne Division, 24.2.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Boro' of Dartmouth Division, 17.2.27

Plymouth Post Office rivision, 10.2.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Chelmsford Division, 4.2.27

OADET DIVISIONS -REGISTERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Calmore Cadet NUlsing Division, 12.2.27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Winchester House Cadet Nursing Division, 10.10.24

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Wilmslow Cadet NurSing Division, 17.2.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Founercan House School Cadet Nursing Division, 17.7.27

March,

DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

So uthern Nursing Division, Birmingham Corps, r8. 2.27.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

R

Hartland, Dudley and District Corps, 14 .2.27

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting ChIef CommIssioner.

April 7th, 7.10 p.m., at W. H. S. & S. Club, II, Milford Lane, Strand W.C.2. Any N.C.O. desirous of attending will be cordially welcomed. The objects of which are to create a good fellowship amongst N.C.O.'s of the Brigade. Discussions, visits to places of interest, &c. The recent exchange visits of the London and Birmingham Clubs' has been the means of other clubs being formed in the Provinces. Further particulars can be had from H. J. Palmer (Hon. Secretary), 70, Newington Green Road, N.I.

No. 3 District.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

APRI L, 1927.

Ap ril 3rd No. 50 Division, Cheshunt and Waltham.

Joth " 51 Croydon

17t h " 52 Barclay Perkins

24 th ,,53 " Wat{(jrd.

Duty from 2.30 p m. to 8. p.m Key from St. Jobn's Gate at 2 p.m.

MILITARY HOSPITALS RESERVE.

The following" is copy of a letter wh ic h h a s been received fro m the War Office, dated February, 1927 ;-

"\ th reference to paragraph 6 of Army Order 6 of 1926, deal ing with the age limits for enrolment, and cont inu ed membership, in the Military Hospitals Reserve, I am commanded by the Army Council to inform you that, as difficulty is being" experienced in obtaining the number of personnel required, and, in many cases suitable and experienced applicants have been refused enrolment in consequence of the age limits at present imposed, authority is hereby given, as a temporary measure, for the age lim i t for enrolment, to be extended !o 45 years.

It The Council further desire me to add, in consequence of above, that temporary approval is also given for the age limits up to which a member is permitted to remain in the Military Hospitals Reserve, to be extended for 55 years."

(Sg c!. ) A. E. WIDDOWS.

EFFICIE CY CUP COMPETITION.

The Efficiency Cup Competition will take place at the Mercha nt Taylor's School, Charterhouse·square, E.C., on Saturd ay, May ZISt, commencing at 3 p .m It is hoped that Officers and members of No. District will make an effort to atte nd on this occasion.

ANNUAL INSPECTION.

Officers and members in charge of Divisions are reminded that the Annual Inspection will take place on the Exhibition Gro und, Hyde Park, on Saturday, June I !th. The Lord Mayor of has kindly consented to conduct the Inspection.

Will Officers please note that any member of their Division wh.o cannot attend the Inspection on that day must make a wri tten request for leave of absence as on previous occasions.

In the case of sickness a doctors medical certificate must accompany this letter.

(Signed) W. H. WINNY, Commissioner.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

are. requested, when sending newsc uttlDgs of their meetlDgs, etc., to give the date of pubhcatlon of the newspapers.-EDITOR.

N.C.O.'S CLUB.-A meeting will be held on Thursday,

BlRMINGHAM.- The 4th annual concert of the Lawley(L. M.S.) Division was held at the Digbeth Institute, on March 1st, and was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The County Commissioner, the Corps Surgeon, Dr. Maberly, and the officers of the Division attended, and a feature of the entertainment was the excellent performance given by the newly-formed corps band, which rendered the following items :-(1) "Punjab" March ( Payne ); ( 2) " Lutspiel " O v erture (Keler- BeIer ); (3) Serenade "O'Sole Mio"; (4) "In a Monastery Garden. "

NO.4 District.

A LTRINCHAl\1.-The annual ball promoted by the nursing and ambulance divisions took place at the Public Hall on February 25th. The proceeds will go to swell the fund that is being raised for the purchase of a suitable building for divisional headquarters. So far £300 has been raised, and as Dr. H. G. Cooper (divisional surgeon), Mr. A. B. Ireland, Sir Wtlliam Veno and other prominent residents are interesting themselves in the scheme, it is expected that success will shortly be achieved The dance was well attended and amongst those present were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. Stanley l\I orrison), Assistant Commissioner and 1\lrs. Fowler Jones and Mr. and Mrs. \Vaterhouse.

CHE SH IRE. -The annual dinner of the officers of the Cheshire Corps and Divisions was held at Stockport on February 5th when nearly fifty ladies and gentlemen were present. Among the guests were the Commissioner of the District, Col. C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.M.G, V.D., Assistant Commissioner and Mrs. Fowler J ones, District Officer Lt.-Co!. and Mrs Chaloner, and Dr. C. Hibbert of Stockport. After a few remarks on the work of the Brigade in Cheshire from the Commissioner and Assistant Commiss ioner, the evening was occupied in a sociable manner and included a whist drive for pri zes given by Lt.-Col. Chaloner, and presented to the winners by Mrs. Fowler Jones

The annual meeting of the Association of Cheshire Corps and Divisions was held at Stockport on February 26th. Assistant Commissioner Fowler Jones was in the chair and there was a good attendance. It was decided that the review should be held at Winsford on the 28th of May, and the competitions for the Whittaker Cup for ambulance divisions, and the Laird Bowl for nursing divisions at Stockport on September 24th.

CLITHEROE.-Great regret is felt at the sudden collapse in church, followed almost immediately by the death of Mr. Matthew Dawson at the age of 63 years. Mr. Dawson had been a keen worker for 32 years, and recently on his retirement from the position of supt. of the division a presentation was made to him by the members. It is stated that he had travelled over 6,000 miles with patients under his care.

GORTON.-A fancy dress ball organised by the members of the divisions was held at Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, on March 4th. Over a thousand people were present and the ball room presented a beautiful and animated scene, the variety of costumes and colours being most attractive. The Committee is to be congratulated on the success of their first effort.

No. 5 District.

DEWSBURY.-The annual competitions for nursing divisions of the south-west area of the West Riding was held in the Ambulance Rooms, Dewsbury, on Feb. 26th. The following teams entered :-Dewsbury, Batley, Ossett, Mirfield, Ravenstb,)rpe, Huddersfield, Meltham, Priestley and Cleckheaton. The judge was Corps Supt. Lieut.-Colonel G. H. L. Hamerton, Dewsbury.

The successful team was Meltham, who were awarded the Wrigley Cup, presented by Miss Wrigley, the Lady District Officer. In a neat speech she congratulated the winners. Thanks to Corps Officer W. Ledga.rd and Lady Supt. Mrs. Barraclough for making arrangements in connection with the competition, were voiced by District Officer A. Robertshaw.

PONTE FRACT.-All members who attend the District Camps will have happy recollections of the popular drum and fife band from Pontefract, and they will be pleased to know that the band sergeant of this band, Sergt. Luckman, won the second place in the Mouth Organ S;ompetitioD for the .w.hole of Great Britain. Sergt. Luckman 1S a versal1le mUSlC1an, he plays the clarionet, flute and p iccolo, in addition to the mouth organ.

SHEFFIELD.- The Area Competition for the .\ Perrott " Shield was held in Sheffield on March 5th, Assistant Commissioner Capt. O. F. Buxton presided, and seven teams competed from Elsecar, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worsboro' and Wombwell.

The judges were Dr. Forrest·Hamilton, Mexborough (First Aid ) and Sister Tutors Horsman and Attwo?d ( Nursing etc ) Lady District Officer Mrs. Wood ( Umform).

, For 'the second year in succession Sheffield Nursing Division team were declared the winners, and will compete in the District Final for the Birkbeck Bowl in a few weeks' time at Leeds.

The winning team of the Sheffield Competition received the Ashberry Cup, which will be held for one year, and each member of the team recei ved a miniature of the cup kindly presented by Lady District Officer Miss G. Ashberry, who at the close of the competition was thanked for the excellent arrangements she had made for the competition and for her hospitality.

No. 6 District.

Representative members and supporters of the Brigade from all parts of the District from the Humber 3.1most to the Tweed assembled at the Ambulance Headquarters, and also at the Hutton Terrace Drill Hall, Newcastle, on Saturday, March 12th to witness the various first aid and home nursing contest5 which were the culmination of the various preliminary and semi-final tests which have been carried out during the winter.

The team te5t for the District Silver Challenge Championship Shield was as follows; and the detailed points are given below:-

Scene.-A man of 25 years of age is thrown from his motor cycle and lands on a heap of stones. He is stunned for the time being, is sick, recovers, and is able with the help of his friends, to cycle five miles. He then begins to feel queer, complains of pain in the left side of his head, and a pain on breathing, in the left side of his chest. Coughs and brings up little When seen he is unconscious and there IS a brUlse over the left temple. Treat, and say what he has been, and is suffering from now.

History.

Ask how he fell 2

Ask how long was he unconscious 4

Ask was he sick on recovery 2

Ask how long after recovery did he become drowsy, and feel pain in head... JO

Ask when did he complain of pain ID chest and what was the chqracter of the blood he spat 4

ambulance to remove patient to Cottage Hospital, 4 miles away. There is a carry of 100 yards to motor ambulance.

March, 1927 -FIRST

Boldon Colliery (representing Durham), 310. Middlesborough Central (representing N. and E. Ridings), 280!

- St. Peters (repr esent ing Nor thumberland ),

The Boldon Colliery Team thus holds the Colonel Gibbon Bowl, and the Middlesborough Central B. Team hold the five D istrict Staff Silver Cups f()r the ensuing year.

In the competition for the Colonel Palmer Trophy, out of a p ossible 350 points awarded by Dr. McAleenan of Blaydon an d Dr. Rawson of Whitley Bay, the marks obtained by the te a ms competing were as follows :-

Horden Colliery B 302

Brandon Colliery B 273

Carl A Ashington 283

The District Nursing Competition evoked a great deal of mterest. I n the preliminary County competitions, the Potter Cup , for Northumberland, has been won by the Armstrong ,\T hl tworth team. The Ladies of Yorkshire Cup had been se c ured by the team from the Young People s Institute, Hull, y, hi lst the Marian Palmer Cup for Durham was to be decided be tw een the two teams, Darlington and South Shields, who ca me out equal in the County contest at Durham some weeks ag o

A v ery great number of spectators had assembled which, pe rh aps , cramped the teams activities and which provided no ins ig n ifi ca nt or d eal for the teams concern ed .

The j ud g e, Mrs. H erbertson, of Newcastle, had certainly a tas k of d iffi c ulty to perform in determining the team test. TfJ e ind ividual work (conducted in private ) was carried out in co nsid erable detail and thoroughness by Dr. J. Reid, of D ur ha m.

The marks aw a rded, out of a possible total of 350, were ac; fo llows :-

Armstrong Wh itworth, N orthumberland 326 Darl in g ton, Durham 309 South Sh ields, Durham 304

Yo un g P eoples I nsti tute, Hull 280

T he R it ch ie Cup (or best indiv idual work in the Northumber la nd team was awarded to Miss Wealleans. The Atkinson r:u p for the best in d iv idual work in the Durham team, was wo n by l\li ss Freeman, and the Bevan CuP, for highest individ ua l m arks in the N. and E. Ridings team, iwas carried off by :'IJis s Mi lner. These trophies are also for one year.

The B urdon S ilver Challenge Cup for the Nursing D1vi si ons in the District will therefore be held by the Arm stro n g Whitworth team for the next twelve months, and th e ea m will represent the District in the competitions for the La dy Perrott Shield in London in May.

In add itiCJn to the troph ies, silver and bronze medals were pr es ented to each of the members of the winning teams by the D ep uty Lady Mayoress, Miss Millican.

The Ac ting Commissioner, Major Hammersley- Johnston) in tha nking the Deputy Lady Mayoress, welcomed the presenc e of the civic authorities and acknowledged the encouragement to the rr:ovement that such interest was bestowed.

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The Acting Commissioner presented a number of bars and long service medals to Brigade Ambulance and Nursing members.

CORRECTION.-In the account of the C\ Coroner Graham /I (Co. Durham ) Silver Challenge Shield Ambulance Competition on page 209"of the February issu e of FIRST AID, it states: " the donor who is now in his eighty-ninth year, et c... " The aged Coroner is now fast approaching his nz'nety-!ourth birthday.

In the Competition details the total marks awarded the Tyne Dock (L.N.E.R ) team is given as 220. A close scrutiny will show this should be 290.

HULL CORPS.- The annual meeting was held on March 2nd, Corps Supt. H. Bartrop presiding over a good attendance of officers and members of the Hull Corps. There were also present Acting Commissioner Major A. Hammersley Johnston, O.B E., District Officer W. T. Atkinson, Major A. J Atkinson, and Lady District Officer Mrs. Atkinson.

The following items of interest were in the various reports:

The Hull Corps consists of 27 Divisions, with a membership of 608 Officers and members, a decrease of 9 on the previous year.

Public duties have been taken on many occasions when 286 cases were reported as treated.

Total number of ca ses treated by members when not on Public Duty, 8932

The Road Duties under Corps Officer Stephenson were well undertaken by members during week ends and Bank Holidays.

Blood transfusions ha v e been given by Officers and Members dur ng the year to patients at the Royal Infirmary.

Members of the Nursing Divisions attend at the Casualty Ward of the Infirmary, also at the various Clinics. These attendances are very instructive and are appreciated.

The Merl ic al Comforts Depot was opened early in the year, and has already proved useful. Se veral additions have been purchased and will still be increased as the demand continues.

The best thanks of the meeting were afforded to the Medical Officers, who, from time to time, give of their services with lectures and examinations.

The meeting passed a hearty vote of thanks to the Local Press for their continued support in our work, and the many occasions when they have assisted us by their kindly reports and attendance at our various events

A very unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the Corps Officers and Corps Sergeant Major for their kindly interest they always take in the Divisions and their workings. The Corps Superintendent suitably responded.

In this co:npetition the holders of each County Bronze Shield took part, and out of a possible 400 points, the scores allotted were as follows :-

Middlesborough Central team (holders of the N. and E Riding Shield), 342 t, Horden Colliery team (holders of the Durham Bronze Shield), 335.

Carl Ashington team (hold ers of the Northumb erlan d Bronze Shield), 325!·

The close approximation of the total marks of each team indicates the uniformly high standard of work performe d This competition, which was witnessed by a large body of interested spectators, was held by kind permission of the authorities in the Hutton Terrace Drill Hall, and was judged by Colonel Gower, n.D.M.S., and .Captain James Anderson M.A., M D., R.A.M.C.(T).

The Middlesborough Central team thus hold the Brigad e Championship for the District and will take part in the Dewa r Shield Competition in London.

The competition for the Colonel Gibbon Bowl was judge d by Dr. W. H. Pallett (Newcastle) and Dr. A. M. Shearer (South Shield,». The score$ out of a possible 400 marks were as follows ;-

I n responding, the Deputy Lord Mayor, Ald. Millican, ex pr essed his keen approval of the efforts of the members of th e Bri g ade, and stated, as Chairman of the Watch Committee, he good reason to know and to judge of the excellent the Brigade members rendered voluntarily to the Clt lzens of Newcastle, and particularly of the way in which so me of the responsibilities of the police were being eased M r. J. T. Batey of Messrs. Hawthorn e, Leslie, Ltd., moved a vo te ?f thar:ks to the judges for their voluntary services with. out :w hi ch, he said, the high standard of practical efficiency at tam ed could not possibly be approached.

Dr. James Anderson suitably responded and remarked the fact that the office 'Jf judge in these competitions was n o llg h.t. matter. He had now judged in these and similar com pet1t1ons for very many years, and he observed that the stan dard of perfection which was being maintained by so many dIffer ent teams lmpos.ed tasks of ever growing difficulty upon t h.os e who acted as Judges. However, he regarded this as a shm ulus to the work and whilst be congratulated the winning he alwa:ys felt more. of those teams which lIs t they d1d not achieve dlstmctlon came back again regu larly to do what they cou ld

During the meeting the Acting Comm issioner Major A. Hammersley Johnston, O.B.E. presented service awards to the following: -

Warrant and Service l\Iedal Ribbons : Lady Ambulance Office Eggleton, Ambulance Sister Coates, Sergeant B. Hill, Private T. Mellis.

Service Medals: Ambulance Officer Eggleton, A. Garlann, Private Gray, Ambulance Sister Payne.

Service Medal Bars: Corps Supt. H. Bartrop, Corps Officer T. Lamb, Lady Divisional Supt. Miss Hardy, Supt. Whitehead,Sergeants Ellis and Empson, Corporal Sutherland.

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE -On Sunday, February 27th, at the invitation of the Salvation Army, the Newcastle-on-Tyne corps attended divine service at the City Temple, Westgateroad, when the speaker was Lt-Col Gilks of the Salvation Army. The ambulance divisions of the corps marched to the service headed by the Salvation Army Silver Band; the nursing divisions assembled at the City Temple.

In welcoming the Brigade, Col. Gilks stated that he had been interested in ambulance work all his life, having many years ago qualified in first and home nursmg under the St. John Ambulance Association, and as a swimmer obtaining the (; ertificate of the Life Saving Society. If at any time a St.] oho

worker was on duty and needed the assistance of a bystander, he could confidently call upon any Salvation Army officer present, for all officers of the Army were to qualify in first aid and home as pa.rt of their college training, and they were always wllhng to give whatever help they conld.

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I n the course of his address Col. Gllks traced a parallel between the aims and work of Salvati.on and that, of the St. John Ambulance Illustratl?g his with scriptural references and his ow.n

The service was bright and tOsptrtng, special musIC rendered by the Salvation Army Silver Band and the Salvation Army songsters,

On 24th February, the monthly was held at 2, Osborne-terrace, when lecture on F was given by Mr. C. Gordon Irwtn, F.R.C.S consulttng orthopredic surgeon.

After emphasising the necessity for all first-alders to treat any doubtful or suspected case as ? frac,ture, lecturer described in detail some of the many difficulties which confront the surgeon who is upon treat. a fracture, and explained the means by w.hlch these d.lfficultles were Setting the broken bones tn perfect alignment, the preservatIOn of important ne r ves and blood vessels, the enc,ouragemen,t. of union between the broken parts, the preservatIOn o,f ,moblhty of the joints and the restoration of muscular were among the points discussed. The lecture concluded With the display of a number of lantern slides, specially by, the lecturer, illustrating particular cases of bone grafttng m vanous stages of development.

On the motion of Corps Supt. Crace, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Dr. Irwin for his very interesting and instructive lecture.

No. 8 District.

ASHFoRD.-According to the report presented at the annual meeting, the removals in 1926 totalled 274 compared with 296 in 1825, whilst the two a distance of 5,0 87 miles compared With m the previous year, a num.ber of the removals earned out free owing to the poor circumstances. of the patients. Last year 97 public duties were attended With an of 147 (against 76 duties and 119 attendances In 1925), whilst there was an aggregate attendance of 540 34 drills, compared with 484 aggregate attendances at, 29 dnlls. No fewer than 81 cases of accidents and sudde? Illness were att,ended (including ten in the middle of th.e ntght), comP!lre.d With 57 the previous year, The worst accident was IIDer crash at Bonnington, when four people were mJured and both ambulances were used to convey the lDJured to Folkestone. The Ashford ambulance men were the first to arrive at the scene of the accident and they put to six hours' service.

NO.9 District.

PLYMOUTH.-The Plymouth St. John Ambulance Service has recently gained a substantial by the raising of a men's division composed exclUSively of members of the local Post Office Staff. A well-attended meeting of the new unit and supporters was held at the Head Post Office on March 1st under the chairmanship of Mr. W. H. Foster (Chairman of the Union), the foll?wing nominations were earned unaDlmously :-DlvlslOnal President, Mr. A. L. E. Beriyn (Postmaster), and Divisional Supt, Mr. C. Mutton (Assistant Inspector of Postmen). It is hoped later on also to organise the ladies and the Telegraph Messengers.

After he acknowledged his election and promised support, the Postmaster presented the Medallion and Bar of the St. John Ambulance Association to the new Superintendent for First Aid proficiency. It was announced that the Plymouth Postal Servants were the first outside of London to form a complete St. John Division. ,

During the evenIDg addresses were deltvered by Temporary Commissioner H. V. Miller (Headquarters Staff), and

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March, J 927,

Temporary County T. Pengelly (I?evon. County Administrator). It has been deCided that the First, on the uniform staff shall wear St. John badges on their untform similar to those adopted by the Police Force. Among those present was Corps Supt. T. A. Hitchcock (Borough of Plymouth Corps).

No. 10 District.

The district is poorer this month through the death of two of the best supporters of the ambulance cause in Suffolk. Dr. H. M. Sylvester, of Leiston, passed on, March 1St from pneumonia. His death has plunged Lelston IOto shared throughout East Suffolk, where he had many fnends Despite his multifario us duties, Dr. Sylvester was never ,weary in doing public service and, although he was not directly attached to the St. John 'Ambulance Brigade, his servi ces were always available for giving lectures where relief to. human suffering was concerned. Mr. J. \V. Seager, of Feltxstowe, who also passed aw.ay on M arch 1st wi11 alw:ays be remembered with tender memones by hiS many fnends lD ambulance work, particularly by the Gippeswyk Division of Ipswich to which he gave very generous support at a time when It was most needed. The Brigade was at the funeral at Old Felixstowe Church, bv Supt. S. Colltns, Sergt. and Corporal Smith of the Division Although 74 years of age, Mr. Seager was as active as many of the younger generation and, during war, showed a keen spirit of citizenship by joining the IpSWich Volunteer Corps He was a keen sportsman, being an old of t,he Irswlch Swimming Club. The District Staff uDlte 10 offenng slOcere sympathy to the widows and relatives of both these friends to the cause of St. John in their great loss

IpSWICH. -A very enjoyable evening was sI;>e,nt b y members and friends of the Ranelagh Works DIVISion on Saturday evening, February 12th, in. the Recreation Hall adjoining the Ranelagh Works, CaptalO K., R,eavell preSided supported by Mrs. Reavell, CommISSioner Dr, S, 0 , Eades District Officers W. C. Smith and A. H. W. Moffat , Supt. 'F. Goddard, Corps Officer C. E. Fiddy, Ambulance Officer J. E. Cobbold, Mr. L. G. Banyard, and Supt. F. W Holden, of the Ranelagh Works Division.

A musical programme was arranged, and, dunng t,he interval, Supt. Holden gave a brief repor t of the has been undertaken since the inauguration of the DIVISion Dr. Eades and District Officer Smith spoke in terms of th e highest praise concerning the keenness and efficiency of the members and wished them every success in the future.

Mrs. Reavell presented certificates to Messrs. A. Thurlow , A. Howard, W. Sedgley, R. Gathercole, and M. A Lambert , for re-examination to Privates G. Burt, C Coote, S. Buck, A Berry, A. Ward, C. Dodington, J. Broom, F. Rodgers, and a certificate for home nursing to Private B , A. Calvesbert, wh o also received a medallion. Supt. F. Holden received a label. The chairman apologised for the unavoidable absence of th e Hon. Surgeon (Dr. Loughlin).

A demonstration by a stretcher squad, formed of th e members, was followed by marked interest.

The annual dinner of officers, arranged by Ipswich Ambulance and Nursing Corps, was held at the Queen' s Restauran t on evening, February 19th. Corps Supt. F. E 1'\ ethercoat presided, and was supported by Assistant Commissioner Dr. S, 0, Eades, District Officer W. Ramsey, Lad y Corps Supt. Miss Haggar, and Corps Officers. An enjoyab le programme had been arranged and was interspersed wit h speeches by the Assistant Commissioner and other officer s. Unfortunately, the uistrict Commissioner (Major J. Hossack ), was prevented, through illness, from being present, but Mr s Hossack kindly attended to represent him.

SAXl\1UNDHA l\I.-A Sacred Concert was held in th e Market Hall on Saturday evening, February 27th, arrange d by Mr. Leslie Clarke (Storekeeper of the ,Division ), in order to raise funds for the Saxmundham DIVISIOn. Th e Leiston Works Athletic Association Band gave a most cred itable performance, under the leadership of Bandmaster J. and items were given by several well-known local artiste s.

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T he performance closed with the hymn "The Day Thou Gavest" which was played by the band. Dr. David Ryder Ri chardson, the Hun. Surgeon, who had been concerned with th e promotion of the Concert for the Division, thanked the Band, the artistes and audience for their help and support to th e caUSe.

COLCHESTER.-At a recent meeting of this unit, the \ ssistant Commissioner for Essex, Mr. Langley Jones, pre<;e nted two long Service Medals to Supt. the Rev. J. M. St ewart and Corporal F. Morns, respectively. Mr. Langley Jones expressed great pleasure in being able to present the nedals and trusted that the recipients might long be spared to continue with the great work. At the Annual Meeting \Vh ich followed, the reports were gi ven by the Treasuerer, and Su pt. E. H. Andrews announced that owing to advancing ye ars, he felt he would be compelled to retire from the position of being in charge of the motor ambulance at the end of the )e ar.

F ELIX STO\\,E. - The members of this Division held a Ch urch Parade on February 6th at Walton Parish Church (at h e k ind invitation of the Vicar), and their numbers were ug mented by members the Nursi.ng Division, under Lady upt. Miss Lloyd, the Girl Cadets, 10 charge of Ambulance Jffi cer 1\1 rs. Leaver, and the local Salvation Army Band, \l,hic h led the singing throughout the service. The collection ,s shared by the Division and the Salvation Army. A Dance 'a s arranged at the Pier Pavilion on Friday, February lIth, nd , although the expenses were high, a balance remained e r towards the funds of the unit. On February 25th a \,'hi st Drive took place at St, John's Hall, and was a great s r.c ess, nearly £7 belOg cleared after meeting all charges. __ ere, also, members or the Nurs ing Division rendered great ssi stance by serving out refreshments. It is proposed to hold da nce at Trimley some time during the next few weeks in ord er to raise funds for ambulance work. Supt. S. Collins, 'ho is being ably supported by Ambulance Officer J. W. Pus hbrooke, is to be highly commended for the enthusiasm he is showing in trying to arouse public sympathy in the work (If t he Order of St. John at Felixstowe, and it is his earnest (> ld eavour to put the Division on a sound financial basi5 and add numerically to the stren g th of the unit.

No . I (S.E. District.

Several members of the Ashford Corps attended the annual din ner of the Ashford Town Division. The chairman of the Ur ban District Council presided. In the absence of Commis sioner E. A. Richards, Corps Supt. S. Marsh responded to the toast of "The Order, " proposed by Dr. Scott. Divisional Supt. P. J. Jackson, Willesborough Division, was one of those wb o a ckn')wledged the" Visitors" toast. Mr. W. H. Child pro posed" The Artistes. "

In connection with Ashford ambulance work it is pleasing to r ecord that several brigade members who attended a lecture by Sir John Furley in 1901 are still actively engaged in the loc al work.

The recent tragic accident at Betteshanger Colliery again tes ttfied to the efficiency of the Deal and Walmer division. Th e call came at 7-48 a.m., men were collected, and the motor am bulance was at the pit head by 8.12 a.m. District Officer Fr ank Hughes, M. D " together with Divisional Supt. Pocknell, Se rgt. Hinds, Ptes. F. Hopper, H. Hopper, J. Curtis, and C. Cox rendered yeoman service. Ten miners were removed to h ospital. Others were treated and taken borne. Seven cases were taken to the Deal War Memorial Hospital, and others to D over. The death roll was also heavy. Eloquent testimonies haye been paid to the swift and sympathetic work of the BrIgade personnel engaged.

Queenborough annual meeting was of the usual hearty character associated with the Sheppey stronghold. Divisional Madwar and his helpers have again rendered service t hat IS highly esteemed locally. District Officer W. T. Hancox, H.S.B., was present.

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District Officer E. J. Prew, H.S,B., presided at the Addiscombe Division annual meeting. After the transaction of formal business, members and friends spent a very enjoyable social evening. Mr. Smith, Station Supt., East Croydon, in the absence of the Commissioner, presented a centre certificate to Sergt. Reed, and medals to Sergt. Stillwell, Ptes. Munday and Luck. 1n the course of a short speech, Mr. Smith spoke of the large number of cases of first aid, that arose at a busy station, and paid a tribute to the self-sacrificing work of the railway ::I.mbulance men.

The District Final Competition to select the team to represent No. XI District in the Dewar contest on May 13th, was held at East Croydon Training School on February 4th. Assistant Commissioner N. Corbet Eletcher and District Surgeon Connon Robertson acted as judges. The result was :-lst, Bricklayers' Arms; 2nd, Redhill; 3rd, Ashford Works; 4th, Maidstone; 5th, Folkestone; 6th, Tonbridge. The prizes were presented by Mrs E. A. Richards, Commissioner E. A. Richards, supported by District Officers Drinkwater, Hancox, Prew and Milton. He expressed the pleasure ttat such a high state of efficiency excited throughout the district, and was certain that yet again Bricklayers Arms Division would worthily represent the district at the Hotel Great Central.

Folkestone Division annual meeting was well supported by local railway officials. Supt. Jordan reported a satisfactory year and dealt with the great a3sistance rendered the Lourdes Pilgrims.

Orrington Di vision has completed another year of very useful work at the busy electrical service terminus. Mr. Waldron Smithers, M.P. for the Chisleburst Division continues as the energetic President.

Hither Green Divisional Carnival Dance on February 5th was held at Ennerdale-road Drill Hall. Lieut.-Colonel J. Gray, M.C., T .D., Divisional Surgeon G_ A. Maling, V.C., M,D , and numerous Officers of the RG.A. attended. In spite of the uncomfortable weather conditions the function was well patronised.

A local Divisional competition for Deal and Walmer was adjudicated on by Divisional Officer F. M. Hughes, M.D., and resulted in the Montgomery Cup being received by Private Phil thorpe, and the Levasco Cup by Corporal F. Sabine.

Chatham Division annual meeting was of an exceptionally enthusiastic nature. District Officer W. T. Hancox presided, and a splendid report was presented There is close working with No.8 District and a very high state of all round efficiency in the towns of Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham.

Dover Division annual meeting was well attended. Under the genial chairmanship of Mr. W. G. Smith, the agenda was well discussed. The resignation of Divisional Secretary Knott was received with much regret and warm tributes paid to his four years of devoted service.

L:mdon Bridge Nursing Division annual meeting took place on February 25th. Commissioner E. A. presided, and was supported by Lady Cheatle, the PreSident of the Division, Dr. Helen Keiller, District Officer Drinkwater and others. Sympathetic reference was made tolthe loss the Division had suffered in the decease of Miss Phyllis Broughton. The report of the Lady Divisional Supt., Miss W. Grindley, on the year's work was enthusiastically received and was a tangible evidence of the self-sacrifices of the members of the DiVision who have throughout the year performed numerous public duties, have attend.ed .and have rendered yeoman service m connectIOn With the PIlgrtmages to and from Lourdes.

A handsome silver cup has been presented to the Division by the Commissioner for individual competition and this will be the means of further stimulating the interest of the members.

A I D. - March, 1927

New Zealand.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

THE following appointment has been approved by the SubPrior of the Order acting on behalf of H.R.H. The Grand Prior.

Sa Reginald Spence to be Acting J\ssistant Commissioner in charge of the No. 3 Dlstnct, .Emp.lre of India, vice Sir Lawless Hepper whose resignatIOn is accepted with regret.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the appo intments, promotions,and resignations, within the Brigade Overseas during the month of February, 19 2 7 :Australia.

SOUTH A USTRALIA DISTR.ICT.

Adelaide Corps-Divisional Supt. A. E. Meaker to be Corps Supt., 20.12.26

OTAGO DISTRICT.

S. M. H. Grenfell to be District Supt. in charge of the N. Otago Sub-District, 19 2.26; J. Bell to be District Supt. in charge of the Southland Sub-District, 11.8 26

WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

Lady Divisional Supt. Mrs. E. L. Stace to be Lady District Officer, 19 II 26 Welhngton South ursing Division -E. H. M. Luke, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 19 10 26 South Africa.

TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.

1st Johannesburg Nursing Division -Miss H Trant, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon (additional), r. 12.26

S OUT H AFRICAN RAILWAY S AND HARYJURS DISTRICT.

Germiston Nursing Division-D. B. M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.12 26; Mrs. L. V. Siebert to be Lady Divisional Supt., 21.10.26

Parow Division-L. Sive to be DiVisional Surgeon, I. 10.26; M. J. P. Mathee to be Divisional Supt. "On Probation, " 27.926

Peninsular Nursing Division -Mrs. Annie Moore to be Acting Lady Divisional Sup t., Lp.26; Mrs. E. II. Morgan to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 147 26

The Chief Commissioner has. also sanctioned the regi!>tration or disbandment of the following DIVIs ions :Australia.

VICTORIA DISTRICT.

Brighton Nursing Division formed 627; Fai rfield Division disbanded 21 2.27 ; Wonthaggi DiVISion disbanded 2I.1027 Canada.

ONTARIO DI STR IC T.

Timmins Divis ion formed 3 [.10.26 South Africa.

CAPI£ DISTRICT.

1st City (Por t Eli za beth ) Division formed 27.9 26

NATAL DISTRICT

Vryheid Nursing Division formed 15.926 TR ANSVAAL DISTRICT.

2nd Johannesburg Police Division, 6.8.26

1st Pretoria Police Division, 6 12 26

HONG KONG.

March, 1927

New "Morris" Motor Ambulance for the Aylesbury Division.

A GENEROUS donation of £500 from Mrs. R. Scott has ena bled the Aylesbury DiviSIOn to obtain at a cost of £425 one of the best equipped ambulances yet built.

The ambuLmce has been built to the requirements an d suggestions of Supt. P. Marshall. It possesses several inte resting features, has an attractive appearance, and bas been constructed to give all possible comfort to patients by fitt:ng special springing tyres and shock absorbers. The driver's compartment is enclosed similar to a limousine car.

The ambulance proper is fitted with windows of spe cial glass which. while eliminating all sun glare in the su mmer months, also allows the occupants a clear view out side, and does not permit the interior to be ste n into.

Tbe interior is finished as flush as possi ble for

fetters to the

We are iN Nt) way reJpD.uible !tJr tile tJpiNitJNS e:cpressei, tJ, flll, rtatemeNts made, II, Conespondents.-EDITOR.

BEE STINGS.

D EAR SIR,-

The instruction on p. 14 of our First Aid Manual say the treatment for bee stings is-

(r) Mop the part with dilute ammonia, etc. ;

(2) Extract the sting.

As the cause remains active for some considerable time and can be seen pulsating and pumping in the wound more pdison surely No.2 should come first.

If a bee sting is removed immediately by the correct the bad effects are often not noticed. _ To grasp the StlDg bet.ween finger a nd means the squeeszing in of more pOlson. The nail of the httle finger or a knife blade

The above photograph is of the Silver Challenge Bowl which Mrs. Lancelot Dent, A.R.R.C., the Lady Supt.-in-Chief of the Brigade Overseas, has presented to the Nursing Divisions within the Dominion of Canada for annual competition. Mrs. Lancelot Dent has the Bowl in memory of her visit to Canada in 1926.

Canada.

QUE BEC DI STRICT . Montreal Central Cadet D i vision-F. Hadley to be Cadet Officer, 1. 12.26

Ceylon.

Colombo Nursing Division-Mrs. E. J. Symons to be Lady Supt., 1.1.27, vice Mrs. Gordon reisgned, 31.12.26

A large and distinguished gathering, which includ e d promlDent local residents and naval and military officer s stationed at Hong Kong, witnessed an interesting c e remon y on the Murray Parade ground at Hong Kong on Nove mber 9th, when His Royal Highness Prince George, K.G , invested His Excellency The Governor of Hong Kong (Si r Cecil Clementi, K C.M.G ) with the insignia of a Knight o f Grace of the Order of St. John.

The investiture was the occasion of a parade of th e Hong Kong Corps of the St. J obn Am bulance Brigad e Overseas, some IS0 members of which were drawn up o n the parade ground. His Excellency The Governor pr esented Captain E. Ralhs the Assistant Commissioner, an d Mr. Ho Kom Tong, the Corps Supt., to His Royal Hig hness who also inspected all ranks. After the ceremony an d the inspection the other Officers of the Corps were present ed to H.R.H. Prince Geol ge.

The smartness of the Corps elicited general comme ndation not only from the crowd but from the expert eyes of the many naval and military officers present.

.Interior view of the new Morris Ambulance supplied to the Aylesbury Corps, S.J.A.B. hygienic purposes and to prevent dust and germs collecting. should be applied below the poison-sacs and the sting scrapea. A Pullman type wash-basin is fitted with tanks for clean away. an d used so that the soiled water can be emptied in The effec.t of a bee sting .can be felt all over the body in a any conveDlent place. The rear doors have windows with a tIme, and the chIef danger is from shock. Local the special glass fitted to enable patients on a long journey appllca.tlons are, .of no use for th!s, and 1 doubt if they to bav.e a clear view and yet be unobservable themselves neutralise .the pOlson, whIch has been Injected with a forcewhen In. traffic or by a following vehicle. Tbe doors are were through a puncture only r - sooth of an inch fitted wl.th special hinges to allow them to be folded back Of the numerous palliatives recommmended I have I agalnst the s.ides the ambulance or easily and think, tried. all,. usually with little ?r no effect. Perhaps the Instantly removed lD speCIal emergencies. m,ost soothIng IS a saturated solutIOn of alum. Other FirstThe stretcher equipment is designed so that one or Alders who are also b 7e-keepers may know of something more two stretcher cases can be carried as desired the top efficacIOUS. - Yours faIthfully, stretcher carrier being made to fold up out o'f the way When not required.

Lockers are fitted for carrying blankets first aid ?ther requirements. The fittings include lllumlnated ambulance sign and p.lectric interior hng, water bottle and glass in cabinet. There is also alarm bell and a mascot representing an Aylesbury duck.

JNO. D. TICKLE (Yorks. Beekeepers Association).

AMBULANCE AND STATE AID.

DEAR SIR,-Now that vol.u!1tary ambulance provision has reached such an advanced posItIon as the existence of S JAB road. patrols, and means of first aid in' gencles up and down the country, IS It not worth considering

CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER.

EDITORIAL-

[The regrets that the made. in reply to a letter from William McTtffin re First ';-,td Com ;, petition was incorrect. The Order did not select the Dewar Challenge Shield 1926 , as t.he team to represent Order in the InternatIOnal Competition, further, the selection in 1926 cannot be taken as a precedent for future years].

General News Items.

Supt. E. E. Heesom on retiring from the Reigate Borough C orps was presented with a case of cutlery by the members. Supt. Heesom has been connected with the Corps for 25 years.

Divisional Supt. J J. Ascott three sons in S.J.A.B ., and has himself the Long Service Medal and IS an Hon Serving Brother.

Private A. J. Martin of the No. 16 ew Cross Div isio n was this year winner of the" McIntyre" Cup.

No. I District Headquarter's Drum, Fife and Bugle Band hold their practices at Church House, St. Johns Gate, every fortnight ( Fridays) at 7.45 p.m.

The Cresswell Team were the y,inners of the North Staffordshire Area competitions held on February 10th.

Dr. G. Ford Porter and Mr. T. Mein judged the Parkesbn Quay Group on 7 th, Mr. T Lernm secured the 1st place 10 the mdlvldual competitIOn, and No.2 Parkestone Team were placed 1st in the stretcher co ntest.

Plymouth S.J.A.A. annual report shows that I,lI 5 removals as against 933 last year, were and there IS a striking growth ?oth in pe.rsonnel. equlpmen.t. Plymouth is the pioneer 10 first aid service 10 connectIOn WIth the National Lifeboat Institution.

Churwell Division after its 1st year.of exi stence show s a membership of 19 members who hc;>ld fllrst aId and nurs ing certificates, with a financial balance 10 hand of £1 4s 8d

The total number of accidents recorded in the N E. Centre of the L. & N.E.R . (or the past year, are 31,013, makin g a total since January 1896, of 895,5 84.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News. APPOINTMENTS, FEBRUARY, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Divisional Surgeons.

CI TY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Dr. Thomas Wallace, M.B, Ch .B., Cardiff Emergency Nursing Division, 32.27

GLA £ORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Dr. Arthur E. Jenkins, M.B., B.S., Maritime and Penrhiw Division, 92 27

Dr. Thomas Francis Reason, L.M.S., S.A. (Lond.), Neath Division, 18.2.2 7

To be Lady Divisional Superintendents. CENTRE.

Lady Ambulance Officer Katie Rees, Parcyrhun Nursing Div sion, 5.2.27

Ambu lance Sister El iza beth Howells, Ammanford Nursing Division, 5.2.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Am bulancc Sister Mary Augusta Williams, Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Nursing Division, 2r.2.27

fo be Ambulance Officer.

MONl\£OUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Arthur Walliker, Cwmbran Chemical Works Division, 5. 2 27

To be Lady Ambulance Officers.

CARMARTJ[[NSlIIRE CENTRE.

Ambulanc e Sister Agnes Scruton, Ammanford Nursing Division, 5.2.27

Ambulanc e Sister Rachel Edwards, Saron Nursing Division, 5. 2 2 7

To be Sergeants.

CARl\1ARTHENSHIRE C ;rNTRE.

Priva te David Vincent Thomas) Penygroes Division, 11.2.27

Ambulance Sister May Davies, Ammanford Nursing Division 5·2.27

M ONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Mildred Harris, Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Nursing Division, 21.2.27

To be Divisional Treasurers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Arthur William Lewis, Tonyrefail and Coedely Divis ion, 1222 7

Serg eant J ames William 1-'erkins, Neath Division, 18.2.27

MERIONETHSHIRE CENT RE .

Private Idwal Ephraim, Blaenau Festiniog Division, 22.227

BORO UGH OF MERTHVR TVDFIL CENTRE.

Corporal C. Morton Jones, Troedyrhiw Division, 2J.2 .27

To be Lady Divisional Treasurer.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Caroline Williams, Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Jursing Division, 21.2.27

To be Divisional Storekeeper.

MERIONETHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private David Guest, Blaenau Festiniog Division, 27·1 27

To be Lady Divisional Storekeeper. MONMOUTHsHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Dorothy Bernice Cook, Cwmbran and Pontnewydd ursing DiVision, 21.2 .27

Division Registered. CAR MARTHENSH IRE CENT R E.

Llangunnock Division ( Llanelly Corps), 3 I. 1.27

Competitions.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Pontypool Easter Ambulance Competitions, Tuesday April 19th 192 7.

Death.

how we can benefit by the experience of Mr. R. Nye hon. sec. of the Queensland Ambulance Bngade, see p. 126, "F.A.," June, 1902, wh.ere he descnbes how the government, in 1896, gave. a subSidy of £1 for £1 on all voluntary contributions obtallled

This appears to me a very reasonable Idea to strengthen the resources of ambulance work without interest and effort, an idea that might be apphed to hospital, life boat, and life saving services.-Faithfully yours,

ERNE ST J Ai\lES RACKWITZ.

INTER N ATIONAL FIRST AID COMPETITION.

DEAR SIR,-

My attention has been to a letter appeanng III the February issue of FIRsT AID III regard to the above, and the Editorial note at the foot thereof.

I desire to point out that the latter IS entirely inasmuch as the Order of St. John did not select the w.mlllng team in the "Dewar " contest to represent England III the International Competition.

The Competion at Amsterdam \:,as. not a Bngade Competition, and inasmuch as the Edltonal note wo uld lead members of my district to suppose that I as chief of the team which did compete, selected an aSSOCiatIOn team agam.st the wish of the Order, I shall be glad to know that yo.u Will correct the information in the next issue of your Magazme.-Y OUIS, faithfully, E. A. RICHARDS.

The Southern Ra lway Ambulance Report for the past year shows that no less than 1,217 Bronze, 492 Silver, and 141 Gc;>l d Medals have been issued, for passing 7, 14, and 21 consecutive examinations respectively.

The Malta Chronicle announces that Captain Ga tt, M.B. E., R.M.A., the District Officer in charge of th e Malta District, of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Ove r seas and Honorary Secretarv of the Malta Centre th e St. John Ambulance Assoc iation has been appomte d Colonial Aide de Camp to HIS Excellency? the Governo r, with effect from January 1St, 1927. Captam Gatt has ha d a varied and active career since he entered the Malt.a Artillery. During the War Captain Gatt served 10 Gallipoli, Egypt, Suez Canal, and was Commandant of th e Prisoners of War Camp at Malta. also lattr to Italy and Asia Minor charged wIth the mISSiOn .of exchanging prisoners. Apart from his regimental dutl es he has found time to organis e the Malta Centre St. John Ambulance Association and the Malta plstnct of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, WhlCh was instrumental in recruiting so many men for hospital wo rk during the War.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Privat e Richard Griffiths, Cwmbran Chemical Works Division 5·2.27

To be Corporals.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

? rivate Davies, Penygroes Division, I J.:!.2 7

" DaVid Th omas Evans, Penygroes Division, 11.2 .27

" Hywel Oliver, Penygroes Division, 11.2.27

To be Divisional Secretaries.

MERIONETHSHIRE CE NT RE.

Privat e John Gwilym Morris, Blaenau Festiniog Division, 22.2.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TVDFIL CENTRE.

Priv ate Louis Morgan, Troedyrhiw Division, 2J.2.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Priv ate Cyril Morgan, Cwmbran Chemical Works, Division, 5 2 .27

To be Lady Divisional Secretaries.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Lady Ambulance Officer Rachel Edwards, Saron Nursing Division, 5. 2.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE, Private W. R. Beck, Pentwyn Division, 7.2.27

R.esignation Accepted with Regret. GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE

Dr. J. Wilson Williams, Maritime and Penrhiw Division.

General Interest.

RECORD YEAR'S WORK REVIEWED. "May the ancient tradition of the Order receive additional lustre in our beloved land and in our own day and generation."

LORD KVLSANT.

Memb e rs of the Order from all parts of Wales assembled in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Cardiff, on Tuesday, March 1St, for the annual St. David's Day meetings of the Priory.

Chapter met at twelve noon. The Sub-Prior, the Rt. Hon. Lord Kylsant, G.C.M.C., presided, and prayers were

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read by the Rev. Canon Jones D.!?, Vicar .of Cardiff. Among those present were.: Sir Leohn Forestler Walker K.B.E., M.P. (Honorary Director of Ambulance).

Mr. M. Ingledew (Honorary H. E. Lindsay, C. B., Dr. S . Glanville Moms, the Right. Hon. the Earl of Plymouth, the Right Hon. Lord of Bwlch, Mr. A. G E. J. Mr. John W. Davison, M B E Lieut ·Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, c.B.E., D;. D. Rocyn jones, C.B.E, Captain T: E. Richards, Mr. Tudor Davies, Mr. E. D. Jones and Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K. B.E. . . I H' h

The following letter from the Pnor, HIs Roya Igne,s the Prince of Wales, was received :-

D EAR LORD KYLSANT,-

I am sorry it is not possible for me to attend the meeting of Chapter and Grand. Committee of the Priory for Wales at Cardiff on St. DaVid's Day, and I would you to express to our members my regret at not belDg present. d t t

The reports of the work of the vanous men s for last year are v ery good and reflect credit all concerned. 1 am especially interested ID the of the work of the Motor Ambulance SerVice, and congratulate the members of our on undertaking the of keepIDg every Ambulance Station in commiSSIOn durlDg the coal

The miners will realise that the Pnory Its best for them and I venture to hope that they Will continue the Priory, so that when further funds. are. av.ailabl e new Ambulance Stations may be opened ID dlstncts where they are at present badly needed.

I am deeply g rateful to of the act of the Joint Committee of the MIDers' Welfare .Fund In making a grant towards our loss, and, as Prior, I shall be obliged if you will convey my thanks to them for their thoughtful generosity. The encouragement. giv en will help our Welsh Priory to go forward ID Its work with renewed confidence..

At the same time, 1 would ltke also to take thiS opportunity of expressing my thanks to all who have contributed by personal or finan cia lly to the work of this Welsh National OrgaDlsatlOn.

Yours sincerely, (Signed ) ED WARD P

Apologies of absence were sent by many me?Jbers who had been called away to CW.m, Vale, m Monmouthshire Valley, where a ternble colliery explOSIOn had occurred that morning.

A vote of condolence was passed, and the following telegram sent by the Sub-Pnor :-

At the meeting of the Chapter of. the Priory for Wales assembled at Cardiff to -day a resolutIOn of sympathy, proposed by Lord Plymouth by Lord was unanimously passed With the relatives of those n the terrible disaster which took place at your colliery 10 early hours of this morning. and sympathy expressed with the injured in their adverSity. KYLSANT, Suh-Prlor.

It was unanimously agreed that the of Alfred George Edwards, D. D., The Most Reverend HIS Grace Archbishop of Wales be submitted to the Grand His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, for appomtment as Chaplain for Wales. The Chapter that Sir John Simon, K C., be ele.cted. Honorary CounCil to succe e d the late Sir Ellis J. EllIs Gnffith, and the Earl of Plymouth a Trust ee

The acts of the Standing Committees were confirmed and in the absence of Major David Davie.s, M.P., Honorary Almoner, Mr. A G E. J Fudge submltted a report on the almonry work of the Pnory. .

At the close of Chapter, Lord Kylsant entertamed

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the members to luncheon, and his party also included following ;-The Right Hon. !he Lord Maror of Cardiff (Alderman William Grey), SIr Clement Kmlock-Cooke, M.P., Sir Amos Kirk, Mr. Robert J. Webber, Mr. James A Wilson (Chief Constable), Mr. John Duncan, Mr. John G rimes, M.B.E, Dr. Urban Marks, Lieut.-Colonel F T. Rees M.. C, Alderman Daniel Daniel. Mr. T. E. Smith, Mr. J. J. Dunlop, Mr. J. Picton James, Mr. W. North Lewis, Mr. H Lang Coath (Town Clerk of Swansea), Mr. Loughor, M.P., and Colonel D. Hepburn, C.M.G., M.D. h

The Lord Mayor extended a ClVIC Welcome to t e Representatives of the various Cen.tres prese.nt at Grand Committee in the afternoon. HIS Lordship. great pleasure in confo.rming with t.he practice of hIS predecessors and att e ndmg the meetmg o.f Grand He was glad to have an opportuDlty of thankIDg all connected with the Priory for their good work on behalf of the Priory, as he was personally aware of the value .of the services of the Brigade members who voluntarily attended all public gatherings, and realised also the of suffering saved by ambulance whlc h were to be s een in the mdustnal centres carrymg theIr human burdens to the hospitals and institutions.

In addition to the Members of Chapter there were present -the Countess of Plymouth, Colonel D. Hepbu:n, Dr. Urban Marks, Alderman Daniel Mrs. Mackmtosh, of Mackintosh, Lady (Herbert) LeWIS, Mrs. Bickerton Edwards, Mrs. Bevan Llewellyn, MIss. 0: M. Bruce, Mr. Walter Baldwyn Yates, C.B.E. for Flintshire), Sir Amos Kirk, Mr. J. J. Dunlop, CaptaID S. T. O.B.E., Lieut.-Colonel F. T. Rees, M.C., Mr. Hugh S. Cann, Mr. Henry Evans, M:. E. W. T. Morris, Dr. R. J. Smit:1, Mr. C. T. Hurry RIches, Mr. T. E. Smith, Mr. C. J. Rowlands, Mr. George Payne, Mr. W H. Jon e s, Mrs. Foley Philipps, Dr. W. Edmund Thomas, Mr. Lemuel Jones, Mr. J. Picton JamES, Mr. C. S. Mason, Mr. J. H. Davies, Mr. F. R. Hortop and Mr. H. E. Sw ee ting (Auditor).

The Sub-Prior thanked the Lord Mayor for hiS kmd words of welcome and expressed the Priorr's apprecia.tion of the ready co-operation and practical received from the Civic Authorities. His Lordship then addressed the Grand Committee as follows ;-

Since we met in this Council Chamber on last St. David's Day, there have passed from us two great Welshmen who were both Members of thiS and Executive 'Officers of the Priory since its formatIOn, namely, our Chaplain, Dr. Owen, Bishop of .St. I?avid'.s, and our Honorary Counsel, the Right Hon. Sir ElliS Gnffith.

From the very first meeting of the Chapter. of the Priory, we were accustomed to see Dr. OWc'n .10 hiS place at our annual gatherings and, as our he never failed, by his wise guidance and to assist every phase of the work of. the Pn?ry,. whlch he regardej as one of those Welsh which could always look to him for enthUSiastic support. Not only members of this Priory, but the whole ?f, Wale s mourns the loss of the late Bishop of St. DaVid s, wh o stood for all that was best in Welsh national life

Sir Ellis Griffith, like Bishop Owen, was a kee n Welshman and an exceptionally able wh? was eve r ready to help every good cause in the Pnnclpa.hty.

We shall greatly miss both these outstandlDg personalities

I cannot refrain from mentiomng also the grevlOus sustained by our Principal Secretary, Sir Herbert Lewl s, by the tragic passing of his younger son. Those to who m

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I have just referred had fulfilled a life work but the passing of one so young and promising is especially sad, and the heartfelt sympathy of us all goes out to Sir Herbert and Lady Lewis in their great sorrow.

Since last I addressed you we have passed through a very difficult period, as the result of the industrial troubles which occurred during the year under review.

Under the circumstances, it is particularly gratifying to all that the Priory not only maintainf d its no! mal branches of activity but actually increased its work in various directions.

In the first place, it is singularly pleasing to find that a still larger section of the public has taktn advantage of the ambulance and nursing classes organised by the Priory. During the year nearly 11,000 efficiency awards were issued by the A mbulance D e partment, an increase of almost 800 ove r the previous twelve mon ths.

The returns of the Brigade DepartmEnt are also en couraging, showing an IDcrease of over 700 in the total

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4,300 sick people. Although this work is not self-supporting, the extent to which it is benefitting the people justifies our efforts not only to continue the Depots at present in operation but also to establish others in new districts.

In view of the prolonged coal stoppage, the working of the Motor Am bulance Transport Service presented a grave problem. In operating this efficient service, we are dependent to a large degree upon th e subscriptions of the workmen's lodges and colliery companies, and the cessation of work during seven months of the past year meant a serious falling off in these contributions.

In considering the position from time to time, the Committee took th e view that to suspend the service would cause untold suffering among all sections of the people in the mining areas, and I am glad to say that the general appreciation of the public in our action in maintaining the Cdrs in full commission can undoubtedly be regarded as some set -o ff to the financial loss involved. The clearest indication of this appreciation is manifest in the generosity

L eft to right, back row ;-Mr. Tudor Davies, Mr. J. W. Davidson, M.B.E., Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew, Lord Buckland of Bwlch, the Earl of Plymouth, Lord Kylsant (Sub-Prior). Lieut.-Col. W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B.E., Col. H. E. M. Lindsay, C.B., Dr. S. Glanville Morris, Mr. E. D. Jones, Capt. T. E. Richards .

Seated :-Mr. H. E. Sweeting, Dr. D. Rocyn

str.eogth of the Brigade in Wales. A promising feature in thiS connection is that over 300 of these new recruits to Ambulance work are cadets. By thus enlisting the interest the young people, we are securely planting the germ of t e future success of the Brigade.

The traditional spirit of sacrifice and devotion of the 7,000 Welsh members of the Brigade is as keenly alive as ever. Our Honorary Director of Ambulance us how their voluntary services have been utlhsed 10 vari?us new directions by a grateful public. The Medical C?mforts administered by the Pnory.have coped WIth a conSiderably increased demand for assistance consequent upon the greater amount of sickness prevalent amongst industrial workers. It is a conto us to know that during the past year, valuable aSslstance has been given by weans of the Depots to some

of the Joint Committee of the Miners Welfare Fund, who, at a recent meeting, recommended a substantial special grant to the general fund of the Priory in order to assist in meeting the loss referr e d to.

This department has, nevertheless, progressed, and the service is generally appraised as an e fficient and essential institution. During the year cars carried 3,300 cases and covered over 63,000 miles.

Apart from the assistance given during 1926 by the Priory as a beneficent organisation, by means of the voluntary services of the Brigade mem bers, its Medical Comforts Depots and Transport Service, we must take into consideration its pion ee r work. Not only has it aspired to maintain a train e d and disciplined body of men and women qualified to render first aid, but, in the interest of national well-being, has used its influence and resources

Jones, C.B.E., Sir Leolin Forestier Walker, K.B. E., M. P., Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, KB.E., Mr. A. G. E. ]. Fudge, the Reverend Canon Jones Powell, D D.

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to establish the recognition of the importance of the ambula nce movement in high quarters and amongst the general public. Although the representations of the Priory have n ot been successful in every instance, the work has benefitted by the public interest created.

Our Stores Department has concentrated on the p reparation of special First Aid outfits to suit the particu · lar needs of various classes of industry, and had we not e xp erienced a considerable reduction in sales of F irst A id s upplies owing to the collieries being idl t: , the success of t he intensive propaganda work would no doubt have been re flected in a considerably greater volume of business.

S ome 4, 2 50 official text books and publications dealing wi th first aid and allied subj ects we re sold, or five hundred more than durin g 19 2 5.

We submitted to the Mines Departm e nt a First Aid bo x for work underground to be used in addition to the M ines First Aid b o x. I am glad to say that this has been provision a lly approved by tbe Department. and is no w b e ing tak e n up by those in charge of the collieries.

We we re represented at th e "Safety First" conference he ld in London i n October la st, and in the papers for di scussion th e Ministry of Transport included an article o n th e va l u e of first aid. We ho pe this will b e a means o f i nducin g owner s of charabanc and other public v ehicles to provide su i table a p pliances for this purpose.

It is h o p e d during the present to carry out effe ct i ve d e velop me nt s in the C e ntres of North Wales. In addi t ion to the raising of D ivisions of the Brigade, gre at scop e e xists th e re, as in the South, for an organisatio n with such unlimit e d opportunities of relieving sufferi n g

The seri o usness o f our financial position continued th ro ughout the ye ar to p lace an undu e burden of r e sponsi . bili ty on our F in a nc e Comm itte e and Executive Officers. Whi lst we have been successful, by the utmost exercise of eco nomy, in reducing expenditur e consider3.bly, we are m ost anxious not to carry su c h reductions to the extent of a corresponding curtailment of our much-needed a ctivities.

The Priory for Wales was established to carry out in the P rincipality the objects of the Order of St. Juhn, and I have outlined briefly the practical work the Priory is a ctually doing throughout Wales.

I feel sure all who sympathise with good work of this k ind will give their practical aid to the Priory to enable it to carryon and e x tend its beneficent activities for the a lleviation of suffering and distr ess. The Venerable Order o f St. ] ohn has deep-seated hIstorical associations with W ales, and its humane objects have always made a strong appeal to the warm -hearted and sympathetic Welsh people. May the ancient traditions of the Ord e r receive additional lustre our own beloved land and in our own day and generatIOD !

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INTERE STING FUNCTION AT BRYN

Considerable interest was taken by the people of Bryn, Port Talbot, in the official opening of the Bryn Am bulance Hall, on January 27th, by Mr. J. Picton James, General Manager of Messrs Baldwin's Limited.

Mr. T. Miles presided and among the large and enthUSIastic gathering were Councillor James Lewis (Mayor of Port Talbot), Councillor Richard Evans, Councillor H e nry Davies, Mr. William Davies, Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones, Corps Supt. D. Thomas, Corps Treasurer D Pugh, Officers and members of the Bryn Ambulance, and Cadet D ;visions.

Mr. Picton James said the building had been vested in the Trustees of the Priory and so secured to posterity as the official ambulance headquarters of the Bryn Divisions. In an instructive address, Mr. James quoted several interesting incidents illustrating the value of ambulance work in the coalfield. The Principal Secretary thanked everyone who had helped in the erection of the ambulance hall, which he knew would be an immense benefit to the Divisions in the district.

Supt. E Parry submitted a report on the work of the Bryn Division since its inception in 1 9 14, which showed that one hundred men had received training and over three thousand cases had been treated by the mem bers.

The Bryn Havana Band and local gave an e x cellent programme of music Mrs. T. Mil ES presented the " Bdldwin " and" Thomas and Pugh" Cups to tbe Ambulance and Cadet teams respectively and medals to th e members. Mrs. D. W. Scott distributed the efficiency awards.

BRYN CAD E TS ENTERTAINED.

Members of the Bryn Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions were entertained by the Senior Divisions to Tea and Social ev e ning at the New Ambulance Hall on January 27th. A varied programme of entertainment had been arranged and the ambulance competition in which many of the boys and girls took part, was as greatly appreciated by the Cade \ s as any other item.

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APPLICATIONS FOR AGENCIES CONSIDERED.

Mr. Tudor Davies, President of the Borough of Merthyr '!ydfil said that i,: his opinion the public not a suffiCIent opportunIty of financially support109 Pnory and suggested that an annual appeal be organIse? ,throughout t he whole of the principality and St. DaVId s Day dedIcated to the sale of the national emblem.

[N OTE.-The reports of the Honorary Treasurer liono:ary Director of Am bulance, Mrs. Mackintosh of MacklOtosh, and the Principal Secretary will appear next month.J

Particulars may be obtained from the Competition Secretary, Mr. W. J. Harries, Springfield, Twmpath, Pontypool.

OAKDALE DIVISION.

Mr. F. Squire presided at the annual meeting of the Oakdale Division on February 12th. A satisfactory report on the past year's work was su bmitted and warrants of appointment presented by Mr. Daniel Morgan, M.E., to Corps Officer E. J. Protheroe, Am bulance Officer F. Dix, and Corporals W. J. Powell and J. Powell. Mr. A. S. Tallis, J.P., was re-elected Patron, Mr. David Evans, J.P., President, and Mr. Morgan, Vice-President. for the ensuing year.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

At the request of the Secretary of the Welsh Footba ll Union, the Priory undertook the ambulance arrangements for the Interuational match, Scotland v. Wales, on February 5th, at which His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was present. The Surgeon in charge was Dr. W. G. Williams, and a large contingent of Officers and members of the Divisions in the Cardiff Centre reported for duty and were detailed by Staff Officer B. E. Maberly to various posts in the Cardiff Arms Park and in the City.

News in Brief.

Officers in charge of Divisions and Competition Secretaries are asked to send to the Competition Secretary, Priory House, particulars of the competitions .arrange d for 19 2 7 to be published, and so prevent overlapplDg.

The new Regulations for the government of the Brigade in Wales have now been sanctioned by Chapter and copies may be obtained from the Stores Department, Priory House, 4, Cathedral-road, Cardiff.

On Saturday, April 30th, the Welsh Brigade competitions for the "Llandinam" shield and SI Arthur Griffiths Memorial" cup will be held in Cardiff. Particulars have been sent to Officers in charge of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions.

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BASE OF SKULL

B. R. (Southampton).-Please explain what and where exactly is the Base of Skull. Is it internal or external? Would " swelling" associated with fracture of base be visible to First-Aider? I could wish that the Textbook was more precise in its description of the treatment of Fractured Base which is a serious mishap. I thank you in advance.

Draw a line through opening of ear and outer angle of eye on same side. Then the part of skull which lies below this imaginary line is the "basin" wherein Ii es the bulk of the brain. It is hidden from view, as the Textbook says, and for this reason the swelling associated with fracture of Base is invisible. The presence (and diagnosis) of such" swelling II rests on effects of (racture -especially insensibility, bleeding and pressure on nerves.

Perhaps you will appreciate better the description of treatment in Textbook (p. 51) if I paraphrase the context and say that fracture of skull (dome or base) may be accompanied by compression (flushed face) or by Concussion of Brain (white face).-N. C@RBET FLETCHER.

EXAMINATION HOWLER.

E. W. (Victoria).-In a recent examination the fool of the class was asked what dlink he would give to a patient recovering from Shock. As he was puzzled, the doctor, to help him, suggested" something t'n tJzree Idters, often drunk in the afternon." The candidate promptly replied : "Dad." The examiner meant" Tea."

Good! N ext, please; and many thanks for explanation!! -N.C.F.

OPIUM AND ITS ANTIDOTE.

S. H. (Sunderland).-I shall be very grateful if you wlll tell me what effect Permanganate of Potash and Condy's Fluid have on Opium for which poison permanganate solution is recommended in Textbook (p. 155).

Permanganate of Potash Is the antidote to Opium, its action being purely chemical and due to its powerful oxidising effect. Morphine, in common with many similar substances, is readily reduced and hence broken down into simpler and more or less harmless products. The value of this remedy, however, depends upon its very early administration, since it 'is necessary that it should attack the Morphine before the latter has had time to be absorbed. -N.C .F.

ApPLICATION OF PICRIC ACID DRESSINGS.

E .C. (Braml ey).-I read with great interest your answer to query of above title published in February issue of FIRST AID. I enclose one of the picric acid dressings issued to us and point out that on its cover are printed instructions to " moisten dresslDg plentifully with water and to keep as damp as possible." 1 desire to state that I have used such dressings " wet" and" dry," and that my experien ce

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supports your advice. In spite of the printed instructions, therefore, I shall continue to use such dressings "dry" because it is the handiest way.

Your decision is noted and approved.-N.C.F.

TREATMENT OF CONCUSSION.

G. W. ( Westgate).-Please answer a sim}?le question and settle a dispute. If you had to treat a I;latlent who after a .motor accident was found to be suffenng from ConcussIOn of Brain and Simple Fracture of Leg, would you remove him in a motor touring car, knowing full well that an ambulance was procurable?

Not I !-N.C.F.

ACTION OF IODINE.

E.S. (Shrewsbury).-I ask your opinion on these two :(I) Which is the better application woundsof Iodine or Tincture of Myrrh? \2) Does Iodtne kIll blood poison?

I ask the latter because, when I had a poisoned finger, my doctor treated it with Iodine which spread the poison over the hand and up the arm.

(I) I prefer Tincture of Iodine because it i!. the more potent antiseptic.

(2 ) Why do you ask this question you supply an answer which is, in your opinion, self-sufficIent. Nevertheless, I disagree with you and I am that s}?rea.d up in spite, and not because of applicatIOn of I,?dlOe whIch IS supposed to act by imprisoning germs present tn and around wound.-N.C.F.

FOREIGN BODY IN THROA T

T. W. (Wexford).-With reference to Toy Balloo n Death detailed in "News Cuttings Column" of December, 1926, issue of FIRST AID, would you make patient vomit or give

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a purgati ve or start Schafer's Method immediately i or would you combine all th re e methods?

You must first treat for (a nd remove) Foreign Body in Throat because until you "remove the cause" all other methods of treatment are useless.-N.C.F.

DIAGNOSIS OF FRACTURE.

J. C. (Liverpool) - I enclose a cutting from recent issue in loca paper on "Talks on Health." In it, as you see, "1< amily Doctor" advises readers to seek for signs of crepitus an d describes the method in detail. As a First Aider, I consider it more than risky to publish such instruction which is certainly contrary to Textbook teaching; and I welcom e your comments.

I agree and I would go further by saying that only a poo r First Aider (and for that matter a poor doctor ) would seek to establish the diagnosis of fracture by hunting for signs o f crepitus.-N.C. F.

A SPHYXIA AND FRACTURED R IBS .

E. J. ( Middlesborough ).-I am interested in your in · structi v e' reply to query on Asphyx ia and F ra ct ured Ribs' published in January issue of FIRST AID i and I woul d like you to hear this side of the matter, as I think tha t E.C. (York) does the Doctor- judge an injusti ce o The competition was conducted on the and the Doctor distinctly informed all that breathtn g had r.eased, and that patient was suffering from fra c ture d ribs and thigh. He did not tell us that patient was full o f water or from wh a t cause patient had ceased to breathe Personally, I think that the test was a straightforwar d case, and that the simplicity of it beat the crack teams.

I publish your letter with pleasure, even though I not e that you regard as " simple " a problem which, in my innocence , I called "pretty and vexatious " and also "troublesome. "N.C.F.

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started with only a few pence collection from candidates for enrolment and are to-day in possession of excellent headquarters vested in the Order.

Ambulance

I T is pleasing to note from information sent to the JOURNAL by various corps and divisions for publication that the Brigade is acquiring permanent homes. The halls range from a first class brick building to a ooden hut and the enterprising officers, members and frie nds are to be congratulated on the success which has awa rded their efforts,

The efforts of these energetic officers are commended to all units as it is felt that a home is most essenti9.1 to the wel fare and prosperity of a unit, and is conducive in every d.:.g ree to the maintenance of efficiency and good fellowship.

Further, it affords facilities for frequent meetings and en ables the atmosphrre of club life to e nter into the work of the Brigade.

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," is a qu otation familiar to all, and therefo e to gain success Equal opportunities should be afforded for playas for work. There are many kinds of hobbies, the work of the S,J.A.B. b eing one of the greatest of all because it is an unselfish hobby , Many hobbies to-day only satisfy the personal gree d of a particular individual, and in no way helps mankind. In the case of the ambulance hobby it not only satisfi es the particular individual with a love for work but directly assists in the amelioration of suffering humanity.

Cricketers require a playing field, so ambulance men req uire a field for their activities in the form of an Ambulance Hall wherein they may play the game which the y are most interested, and at the same time maintain an eVer ready ambulance service to the benefit of the local population. Finance is the one thing which prevents every Division having its own headquarters, and although this is a very great obstacle, with determination and will it can be surmounted. There are many units in the Brigade which

This success was achieved by e nterprise, co-operation, mutual understanding, and gaining the confidence of the public by sound work and administration.

Many ways have been devised for raising money, i.e" small tickets in the shape of bricks are sold for Id, entertainments, competitions, bazaars, flower shows, garden parties, In this latter respect persons have lent their admirable grounds as their contribution to the building fund.

Even small places where money is scarce you will find that enttrprise has brought in its train an Ambulance H eadquarters, in the form of an Army hut or railway carriages so formed as to make a spacious home for the local Division.

In one incident a Division raised only sufficient money to pay for the material, the labour being suppli e d by mem bers and friends of the Division in their spare time, and a fin e building it was when finished.

As the Brigade forms such a great part of the civic life of the country, it would be a considerable help if some beneficent authority when IGoking round to create a memorial, would consider the claims of the Brigade.

The Brigade exists for the public advantage and administers to all and sundry without distinction or race, class, creed or party, and no finer memorial could be erected than an Ambulance Ball from which men and women could go forth day by day to minister to victims of sudden illness or disaster.

The New Zealand Railway Department has adopted a scheme for am bulance training for the members of its staff in which will be included the formation of First Aid Classes under St. John regulations and the establishment of Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Mr. E. F, S. Grant has been appointed as organiser for the Department.

"The Eight= Pointed Cross."

A LECTURE GIVEN TO THE WHITLEY BAY DIVISION,

BY NOEL R. RAWSON, Divisional Surgeon.

(Continued trom page 227,)

In the early part of the nineteenth century there were living in England, several of the Knights driven out of Malta by Napoleon, these with other gentlemen, with the autboritative consent of the then existing tongues in Europe, revived the English branch of the Order, and in 18 34, the newly·elected Grand Prior, Sir Robert Peat, took the oath of qualificatIon before the Lord Chief Justice. The members set to work at once to carry out tbe object of the old Order-rendering assistance to the sick, particularly to tbose who have been discharged from hospitals and were not fit to return to work-establishing cottage hospitals, convalescent homes and transport for sick and wounded.

In these and other ways did the Order find its purpose, and its work was recognised-so that in 1869 they were invited to be represented at the Conference of Geneva, which a5se nbled to form some international agreement for the treatme:lt of wounded in war.

Mem bers of the Order provided an ambulance service in the Franco·Prussian War, and in 1877 formed the St. John Ambulance Association, to give instruction in the preliminary treatment of the injured in civil occupation, centres being formed at Woolwich Arsenal, on the railroads and in the coalfi e lds. The importance of this effort was quickly recognised by the police and other public bodies, as well as by the heads of large industrial concerns. The training was therefore encouraged, medals and sbields being a warded. The St. J obn Am bulance Brigade was formed to enrol th e se men and women who had received one year's training and passed certain tests satisfactorily, and has won deserved renown by the dficimt manner in which it has fulfilled the various public duties allotted it,

The first war service of the Brigade was during the South African and Chinese Wars of 1899 and 1902, when upwards of 2,000 men went to tbe theatre of war,

During the Great War, over 22,000 members of the St. Tohn Am bulance served with the naval and military some 450 with the first expeditionary force in August, 19J 4, More than 230 motor ambulances were sent to the front, and tbe Order had probably the finest hospital in France-that at Etaples-and another in Malta.

Of the smartnest of our men it is reported that one day, a train load of wounded arrived at Boulogne, there were 240 cases, 170 of them on stretchers and others to be helped or carried. A squad of 40 men-coal miners from Newcastle, removed the whole of the 240 wounded from the train on to the boat in 40 minutes,

Moreover, fresh divisions were formed in all parts of the country-including that of Whitley and Monkseaton. The Division was faithfully served by many, who through age or other reasons, were unable to enlist. Effective work was done during the air raids in assisting to found and equip the hospital in Oxford·street, in the nursing and in transport of the wounded, and tht: sick who arrived there for treatment. Since then, the Division has supervised the transport of patients to and from Newcastle and Tynemouth and has been in attendance to render assistance on occasions of public interest, particularly perhaps, football

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matches, Visitors to Whitley from all parts rt::alise the good work done by St. John Ambulence men to those who meet with accident on the sands, and last year the St. John Ambulance Station was opened on the Lower Promenade, Over 700 cases were treated in six montbs, Classes of instruction are held at various times throughout the year, notice of which is given in the Sea sid e Cllronicle.

In all respects the Order in England, is living up to the motto of those who fought so faithfully of old and who spent their lives for the faith and in the service of their fellow men, Pro fide and Pro utilitate hominum.

We are particularly glad to welcome men or women who can volunteer to give some of their time to but we recognise that it is little good unless they are really willing and able to give this sacrifice. To those of you who cannot do this we should like to remind YOil that the Division is ever in need of funds, the rent, lighting and heating of the station, the maintenance of dressings and furniture, the uniforms, &c,

It has been suggested that such establishments and hospitals should be supported from some national or muni · cipal funds, out of the rates and taxes, but may the day be far off when that is necessary. The voluntary subscriber has a personal interest in the institution that there is a more generous, humaner, and warmer atmosphere under the voluntary than under any compulsory system.

Finally, I would thank all for your patient hearing, and Ambulance Officer Little for his untiring zeal in making arrangements for this evening, to the lanternist for his kind assistance, and I would voice the gratitude of the whol e Di vision for the opportunity granted us by the Young Men's Christian Association, It is particularly befitting that this sketch of the healing out should be given in their rooms for it is the privilege of the strong young man to help his stricken brother, and tbough mercy and human kindnes s were shown before the day of Christ's Mission on earth, and though other creeds have set, and do to-day, set a noble example in the care ,of tbe needy-no one has eve r nor ever could-so strike the chord of love and sympath y as our Lord.

(To be continued.)

Striking Call to Ambulance Work.

OPENING remarks of George Hally, Esq " Chief Mechan ical Engineer and Chairman of the Metropolitan Railwa y Am bulance Centre, made before the presentation of award s at the Annual Competition on March 26th, 192i'

It is very gratifying to note the high standard of excellence which has marked the work of all the teams and those who have not been sufficiently fortunate as to win a prize, can take the consolation of knowing that th e margin between themselves and the winners has bee n small indeed. We are pleased to see the continued interes t in the Am bulance Movement which is b e ing taken by ou r many friends, and to all our visitors we extend a mo st hearty welcome. This great work is not one which lends itself to spectacular display, The drudgery of study an d practice is carried on by the members almost in secrec y, and the stimulus of cheering crowds and excited partisa ns are denied to them. There are so few occasions upo n which the flickering light of pUblicity can shed its rays on the work that we hope our visitors will return again man y times, and bring more and more of their friends with the m to help us to add fuel to the flame.

April, 1927. -FIRST

We have had a fairly successful year since we last met in this place. Our members continue to grow but, alas, "ery slowly. Every man, woman and child should belong to the Ambulance Movement; not only to tie up bruised heads, or to staunch the flow of blood, but to heal broken hearts and dry welling tears, The essence of this Move· ment is "service to others"; service nearly always unrequited, often undesired, occasionally even repulsed; a service which knows no rank, position or class; no religion, creed or race; no denomination, sect or faction, It is concerned simply and solely in carrying on the work of its precursor" The Good Samaritan."

Has it ever occurred to you that if the whole world, ?overy man, woman and child were to become em bued with the principles of the Amhulance Movement then univer sal peace would reign at once? The wrangling and bicker ing of individuals, the quarrelling and squabbling of comm unities, the feuds and rivalries of nations would vani sh as the mists before the rising sun. War, with its mise ry, its carnage, its horrors, its desolation, its pain, and cruelty, with its gnawing grief and with its heavy afflic· tion would be no more, Gone would be the showy panoply and the tinsel glitter of armed might and in its place the a nswer to the question "Am I my brother's keeper?" The Ambulance Movement and those who foster it, the Medical and Nursing Professions are the living embodiments of those ideals.

N ow what can we do to further this great work? Our hope is in the rising generation. We can entice, we can cajolE', we can influence and we can induce our young mel:! to join the Ambulance Movement in ever increasing numbe rs It is our duty and our privilege to impress on their still plastic minds that apart from all the valuable experience and knowlc:dge to be gained, they will, by rem em bering and observing the spirit of this organisation, fit themselves to be better citizens and better m e n,

The Ambulance Movement has been left to us as a precio us heritage not to be neglected nor permitted to flicker out but to be handed on to our successors renewed enflamed-a fiery

With ever mcreasmg bnghtness, a beacon shining far and clea r above the clouds and mists of strife and selfishness lighti ng the straight and narrow way for all mankind walk along,

The London Street Peril.

THE issued report prepared by the London Traffic Com mittee on the subject of street accidents contains some statistics of vital interest. The increase in accidents fro m to 1926, a period of seven years only is to say the least, alarming. Here are the figures ;_ ,

AI D.-

Wednesday 13'76 per cent .. Monday 12 "52 per cent., and Sunday 10'37 per cent.

December is proved to be the most dangerous month for pedestrians (who are by far the largest contributors to the fatality lists) and in that month the percentage of accidents for the past seven years waf> no less than 9'58. March was the lightest month with a percentage of 6 8 I. Figures in the report also show that the proportion 01 people killed during the hours of darkness, as compared with fatalities occurring during the hours of daylight, is increasing,

A table giving the ages of persons killed is enlightening, and the improvement effected in regard to children is attributed to the useful propaganda work which has been going on in our schools in inculcating habits of safety into the young minds.

I k Friday is believed by the superstitious to be an un· .u c y day, and this is borne out by the figures contained In the report. On Fridays 17'04 per cent. of the fatalities oCcurred, Saturdays were the next worst day with 15' 2 per cent., Tuesday I5'61 per cent., Thursday 14'5 8 per cent.,

It iii refreshing to read that motor 'buses, which have so often been associat ed in the public mind with the increaSe in street accidents, are the cause of fe wer catas· trophies, bearing in mind the larger number of these vehicles on the streets.

The most instructive table) and one that cannot be made too wid ely known, is that showing how fatalities occurred to pedestrians, The following analysis is for the year 1926 ;-

4 Entering and alighting from vehicles in motion

2 Crossing road

(a) To pavement after alightins fro:n veh icle

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b) Hesitat ing and running back

(c) Passing between or behind stationary

(d) Stepping off refuges

(e) Running across without due care, ..

(f) Slipping or falling in crossing

(g) Suicides

3 Slipping off kerb ,

4 Passing behind vehlc.Jts afler alighling

5 Pushing barrows or other wheeled vehlcles

6 Playing in roadway

7 Walking in roadway when there is

(a) Footway

(b) No footway... ..'

8 Vehicle mounting pa\ e[unt

9 Running from behmd '"

IO Working in roadway...

1 I Killed through vehicle skidding

I2 Improperly riding on vehicles

I3 Miscellaneous

At a conference of local authorities which was recently convened by the Minister of Transport to consider London's increasing street accidents, the Minister (Colonel Wilfrid Ashley) paid tribute to the care exercised by the London 'bus driver, and called for more playgrounds for children so as to keep them off the streets,

One speaker, in emphasising the magnitude of the problem before the conference, pointed out that, if the of deat,hs and inj uries as occurred in 19 26 IS malDtamed, there WIll be upwards of a million people killed or injured in the Metropolitan area in 1947.

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

DIVISIONAL competitions for both beginners and advanced workers have been held in e ach of the seventeen ambulance divisions on the G.W.R. Local members of the medical profession have adjudicated and some particularly good cont e sts have resulted.

The total entry was 272 teams-94 in the Advanced Class and q8 in the Be g inners' Class. The 34 teams securing first places in the divisional contests have competed in a ro.und ?eld at Weston ·Super-Mare and Birmingham, 10 whlch LIeut.-Col. F. A. Brooks and Dr. R. Conon Robertson were the adjudicators.

The following teams have survived the s e mi-fin3.l-a purely eliminating round-and will. meet again ,in the Final Competition to be held at Padd1Ogton on Apnl 29 th Newport, Dock -street, Newport, Alexandra Docks,. SlOurbridge Junction, Swindon, Gloucester, Neyland, Llskeard, Newport, High-street.

It is interesting to see that three of the teams reach10g the final round entered in the Beginners' Class, i .e. , Stourbridge Junction, Liskeard, and N ewport, The t e am scoring the highest marks of th e se thre e 10 the final competition will be awarded the "Henry Dutt" Challenge Bowl-the Beginners' trophy for the who!e of the line.

It is interesting also to note that four of the eight teams are from Wales and of these three are Newport teams.

PADDINGTON .

Th e Town Hall, Paddington was the scene of an enthusiastic gathering of ambulance workers on Mon.d.ay, March 28th, when gold efficiency medals, competitlOn priz-:s and trophies , and e xamination awards were distributed by the Mayoress of Paddington.

Mr. R. H. Nicholls (Supt. of the L1Oe ) preSIded and with him on the platform were the Mayor (Councillor Snell ), Mr. R. Carpmall (Assistant Engineer ), and a number of local officers of the Company.

The Chairman congratulated the London (A) Division on its progress and success in examinations and tions and referred to the loss the Movement would sus tam by the retirement of the energetic Divisional Secretary, Mr. W Goffney.

Mrs. Lancelot Dent, Lady Supt. S.}. A.B. OV e rseas addressed the gathering and referred to the enthusiasm of railwaymen throughout the Empire in the ambulance cause. Lieut.-Colonel Salisbury Sharpe speaking on behalf of the meeting convey e d to Mrs. Dent the greetin.gs of G. W.R railway ambulance workers to thelr comrades 10 the Indian Empire which Mrs. Dent is shortly visiting.

Mr. W. G. Chapman (C e ntre Secretary G.W.R.), testifi e d to th e outstanding abiliti e s of, and hard work put into the Movement by Mr. G a ffney and paid tribute to the valu'able assistance rendered by the medical profeGsion, citing the nam es of Lieut. -Colonel Salisbury Sharpe and Drs. Maclean and F ry for their help at Paddington.

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WORCE STER.

On e of the most successful ambulance gatherings held in Worcester took place in th e Public Hall on the 6th inst., when a large gath e ring was presided over by R. yv. Higgins (Assistant Supt.), lOcludlllg competition trophies and pnz:!s were dIstrIbuted by Mr. R. H. Nicholls, C.B.F., supt. of the line.

The proceedings were interspers e d with vocal an? instrumental music, of which the playing (organ and plano) by Mr. Bradley, songs by Mr. E. H. Borders and Mr. H. Bolton and humorous contributions by th e inimitable Mr. Jack we re much to the liking of the gathering, as was community singing in the interval.

Mr. Nicholls, who was accord e d musical honours, congratulated the recipients of aw:ards of all kinds an.d encouraged them to continue their ambulance stu d les. He recounted some humorous stories, which were much appreciated.

Others speakers were Mr. O. J. B. Cole, Chief Constable of Worc e ster, Messrs. Hart, Rodda and Davies, G W.R. local officers, Mr. W. J. While (divisional ambulance secretary ), and Mr. W G. Chapman (a mbulanc e centre secretary).

S WINDON.

Mr . J. 1. deputis e d for the General Manager (Sir Felix J. C. Pole), who and presented competition pri ze s and exammatlon awards at the annual smoking concert held at the Mechanics' Institute in connection with the Swindon First-Aid Classes.

Th e chair was occupi e d by Mr. C. B. Collett, C.B.E. (Chief Mecanical Engineer), who was supported by a large n umber of G. W. R Offi ce rs

An excellent concert was provided in which the humourous elem e nt pred ami nated. Community singing was introduced and was much to th e taste of the large company assembled.

In the course of an int e resting and humourous address Mr. Lean congratulated all concerned in the progress of the Ambulance Mov e ment at Swindon, and was able to announce that in the Semi-Final Round of the Competitions, concluded that ev e ning at W e ston-super-Mare, a Swindon team had qualified for the Final Contest for the Directors' Challenge Shield.

Th e new motor ambulance of th e Wellingborough Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was delivered during this month.

The vehicle, which has been provided by publlc subscription, is one of the most up-to -date of its kind.

The chassis is a standard 18 h.p. 6 -cylinder Armstrong Siddeley, with a sp e cial set of springs to give th e amount of comfort and easy riding under all road condltlOm. A mechanical windscre e n wiper and a spot light, for which thtre is a patent fog diffusing cover, are fitted. The body is constructed of ash, covered wit h silver finished metal, and the insicie is cas e d with V F.nesta panels, painted to all o w for disinfecting, and suitably ventila ted. There is accommodation fo. two stretchers side by sid e, or one str e tcher and two sitting cases.

April. 19 z7 .m.-FIRS't

Beginners S cclion.-Birk e nhead 16 7i , Chester, J 6 Ii, Hooton Shrewsbury 1I9.

Dr. R D. Thomas of We lsh pool was the adjudicator. Advanced Seclion.-Rock Ferry 386 i , H ereford Ch ester ( 1) Birkenhead (Junior) Port Sunlig ht Ellesmere Port 319 Birkenhead 30 Z, Hooten (Stnio r ) 299.

The adjudicators were ;-Stretcher wer k, Dr. S. Hami lton ( Newp ort ); Individual work (oval), Mr . T. E. S:owe ll (Northwich); Individual work (practical), Lt.- Col. ( WhitChurch)

The Association in Canada.

TIlE recently-published ] 7th Annual Report of the Canadia n Branch of the St. John Ambulance Association pro vides much inter esting reading and is a record of progre ss and effic iency. Much of th e credit for this pleasing state of affa irs is due t o th e e n e rg y an d e nthusiasm of the Directo r-Gene ral , Col. Charles H od g etts, whose knowledge as a D o ctor and First -Aid e r must be invaluable.

Sin c e the War th e c e rt ifi cat es and otLer awards of the Canadian Branch sh ow progressive incr e as e, and in 19 2 6 reached the sple ndid total of 10,62 I, practical proof that the volume of work is steadily increasing, and that the activities o f th e As sociati on are wid e s pread throughout the Dominio n Among other outstanding features we note the marked prcgres s made in th e JUVEnil e Department, and the gro win g popularity of th e big competitions organised by Headquarters

There are no less than Senior and 3 Junior Trophy Compe titions; and for these there was another record year of entriES, sure evidence of continued interest and proo f o f the value of competitions as incentive to continued study and practice of First Aid and Horne Nursin g To us at home it is interesting to know that Col. Hodgett's cond ucts th e s e final tests hims e lf, and devotes three months, ea rly in e ach year, to a grand tour of the various c e ntres thro ughout the Dominion.

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

MARCH, 1927.

The Acting Chie f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE LADY COUNTY OFFICER. NO.9 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Rosina Bal sdon for the County of Devon, 12 327

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Abraham Brodie, M. B, B.S , Allerton Divis io n, B radford Corps, 2.3.27

Alexand er Goodsir Mowat, M. B., Ch. B , Chesterton Division, Halmer End and D istrict Corps, 24. 3.27

Micha el Colin Lav in, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Cleethorpes and District Division, 24327

Alexander Haldane De ig hton, M.B . Ch.B., Grimsby Div is ion 2.3 2 7

William Henry Stewart Hodge, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., Mapperley Division, 17.3 27

Robert Hunter CraIg, M.B, Ch.B , Retford Division, 8327 NO.6 DISTRICT.

David" Grieve, M.B Ch.B., Friends Nursing Div is ion, Xewcastle-on-Tyne Co rps, 4 3.2 7 NO.8 DISTRICT.

William Macken zi e, M.B Ch.B., Greenstreet Division, 6.2.27

James Wilson Napier, l\l. B., Ch.B ., B.3 ., Gravesend and Northfleet Division, 10 :3.27 No. 9 DISTRICT.

Donald Arthur Adman, M.B, Ch.B., D.P.H., Bora' of Dartmouth D ivi sion, 33 27

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The Chair man, Col. T. D. Irwin, concludes his repor t with a clarion call to all concerned to press forward the werk of the Association and to establish centres and classe s in every city, town, and rural district in Canada. Tae report is of p e culiar interest, because, as fellow enth usiasts, we take pride in the success of one branch of Movement which is world -wide, and which unit es of the Dominions to the homeland. Further Our pride is the gn ater when we rem e mber with sympath; the vast d iffic ulties which must exist in a continent such as Can ada, and which must have been overcome to produce suc h a re cord as this, the 17th Annual Report.

Brigade Finals.

THE annual competitions for th e " Dewar" and" Perrott" Cha llenge Shields will b e held on Friday, May 13th next, at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Hotel Great Central, London, N . W.

J. Elliott Square, F.RC.S L.RC.P., Post Office D ivi sion, Plymouth Corps, 17.3 .2 7

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT. NO.2 DISTRICT.

James Pearce, M.B.E., Princes 30327

Captain John Ambrose Coghlan, LymIDgton DIVISIOn, 9.327 NO.3 ( E AST ERN) DISTRICT.

Henry Herbert Heatherley, Leicester Club and Institute Division, Leicester Corps, 5.3 27 NO.4 DISfRICT.

John Thomas Grundy, Astley Bridge D ivision, Bolton Corps, 18 3. 2 7 No.6 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Robert Hill, British Gas Light Co. Division, Hull Corps, 11.1,.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

John Charles Multon, Post Office D iv ision, Plymouth Corps 17.3 .27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT. No. DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Annie Hansley Smith, M.B.E., No. 13 (Croydon ) Nursing Division, 33 27

L.M.S. AND G.W. JOINT RAILWAYS.

The annual competitions of the L M.S. and G.W. Joint Railways C entre have resulted as under ;-

The Lady Patricia Ramsay has kindly cons ente d to present the shields, cups and prizes at about 4 45 p m. Officers and mem bers desiring tickets of admission to the comp e titions should make early application to the Secre tary, Brigade Headquarters, London.

Lady Ambulance Offi,-er Miss Blanche Mary Sadler, Ley ton and Leytonstone Division, 15.3.27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Ada Geeves, Vaughan College Nutsing Division, Leicester Corps, 5.3.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

--FIRst

Miss Amelia Gamur, Central Nursing Division, Huddersfield Corps, 2.3-27

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Beatrice Daisy Lawrence, Friary Nursing Division, 1.3.27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFIOER.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT

William Evers, Brierley Hill Division, Dudley and District Corps, 17.3 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Sydney Farmer, Tyldesley I" ivision, 30.3.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Bernard Copestake, Adderley Green and Area Division, Longton and District Corps, 16.3.27

Corporal WIlliam Henry Titterton, Fenton Division, Longton and District Corps, 16.3.27

Charles George Storey, Mapperley Division, Nottingham Corps, 16.327

Staff Sergt. Herbert Lee, Ravensthorpe Division, Dewsbury and District Corps, 23 3.27

Harold Blatherwick, Somerset and District Division, 16·3,27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Francis Mary Turner No. IS (IHord) Nursing Division, 93. 2 7

Helen Liggs NO.9 (R oyal Boro' of Richmond Nursing lJJVIsian, IS· 3· 27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Miss Gladys Ward, Cheltenham Nursing Division, 23 27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lilian Broadhead, Vaughan College Nursing Division, Leicester Corp3, 5.2.27

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Mi5 Louisa Mary Butler, Ardwick Nursing Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 10.3.27

Miss Annie B.unish, Central Nursing Division, Dewsbury and District Corps, 2.3.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Miss Mary Ann Moore, Batley Nursing Division, Dewsbury and D istrict Corp;;, 15.3-27

Mrs. Maud Duke, Keeley Nursing Division, Sheffield Corps, 10.3. 27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Edith Jane Crowle, Friary Nursing Division, 1.3. 27

TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Mrs Adelene Beatrice Willan, Maidstone Nursing Div isi un, 18.3. 2 7

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ernest F. Lawrence, Winsford DivisIon,

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gidley, Isle of Sheppey Nursing Division, 18.3. 2 7

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. 1 DI STR ICT.

Divisional Surgeon J Sykes, No. 41 (Brixton) Nursing Division, 14.2.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer May Thomas, Brierley and Kirkstall N ursing Division, 30.3.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer J. H. Allgood, De la Pore Division, Hull Corps, 16.2 .27

'RESIGNATIONS AOCEPTED WITH REGRET.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. G. Mayes, City Tramways Division, Birmingham Corps, 6.227

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No. 5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon F. Walker, Ardsley Division, 303.27

Corps Officer F. Charlesworth, North Staffs. Railway Corps, 30 .3 2 7

Ambulance Officer A. Hopewell, Harland and Grassmoor Division, 2.327

Lady Ambulance Officer J. Lewis, Lincoln Nursing Division, 93. 2 7

Cadet Officer Mrs. J. E. Swallow, Lincoln Nursing Division, 30 3 2 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. Stuttaford, Friary Nursing Division 9.3 2 7

L:ldy Supt. Mrs. Roberts, Friary Nursing Division, 9.3. 27

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT

Princes Risborough D ivisio n, 15327

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Markham Colliery Division, 24 2 27

Mansfield Nursing Division, 16.327

l'reesall Division, 18.3.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Tavistock Division, 28 3.27

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

No. I DISTRIC T.

Carshalton Division, 11.3 27

Southall Di vi sion, 11.3 2 7

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ulverton Dividon, 28.4.26

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Brighouse Division, 23.3.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Isle of Sheppey Nursing Division, 18.3. 2 7

NO.9 DI STRICT.

Post Offi c e DiVIsion, 22.3. 2 7

DIVISION BEN AMED

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Throckley Colliery Division renamed Throckley and District Division, 30.3.27

Newcastle City Division renamed Newcastle City and Tramways Division, 22.3.27 CORRECTION.

NO.4 DISTRICT (Trans fer Marc h, 19 2 7

A. B. C. Oyer should read Divisional Supt. A. B. C. Dyer.

DISBANDMENT CANCELLED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Woolston Nursing Division, 14 327 .I (8

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

ttbe <!Ir3nO prIor'\' of Cbc of tbe 1)o$p{tal of Sl Jobn of Jcru.saicm In 'ttbe St. Jobn ambulance l13rfgahe.

PRINCE OF W.IJ.ES·S OISTRJCT.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. MAY, 1927.

May 1st No. 54 Division, Brentford.

" 8th" 55 " Southall

" IS th " 56 Cricklewood

" 22nd" 58 " Lcmdon Post Office

" 29th ,,5 9 " Carshalton

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m.

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EFFICIENCY CUP COMPETITION.

This competition will be held on Saturday, May 21st, at the Merchant School, Charterhouse, E.C. I, at 3 p.m. Visitors will be welcome.

NEW DIVISIONS.

The following new Divisions have now been sanctioned by the Acting Chief Commissioner ;No. C7 (Sout hall ) Cadets Nursing Division, with effect from March 17th, 1927. No. 93 (FlOchley) Division, with effect from March 17th, PROMOTION.

The Acting Chief Commissioner is pleased to announce that Lady Ambulanc e Officer Miss Hansley Smith has been promoted to the rank of Lady Supt. in charge of the No 13 ( Croydon) 1 ursing Division.

ANNUAL INSPECTION, JUNE 11TH, 1927.

The Annual Inspection has been arranged to take place in Hyde Park, on Saturday, June I tho The Lord Mayor of London has kindly consented to inspect the Ambulance Divisions and the Lady Mayoress to Inspect the Nursing Divisions.

It is hoped that as many members as possible will parade on that occasIOn.

DISTRICT FINAL COMPE1ITIONS.

The District Final Competitions were held at the Northampton Institute on Saturday, March 19th, and the following shows the names of the winners of the various Tropbies ;-

Massey Mainwaring Cup. - 1st No. 41 Royal Arsenal DiviSIOn, 259 marks. This Division will represent the Distri c t in the Dewar Shield Competition at the 'Wharncllffe Rooms, Hotel Great Central on ':\[ay 13th. Cup. -1st. No. 36 East Croydon and Addisc o mbe N. Dlv{slon, marks. This Division will represent the District in the Perrott Shield Competi tion at the Wharncliffe Rooms, on May J 3th next.

Osborn Shield. -1st No. 41 Royal Ars enal Division, marks. -

Sleath Gent Challenge CUp.-Ist Pri"ate L. Allum No. I I Wembley and Harlesden Division, marks.

Nursing Bowl.-rst Ambulanc e Sister Mrs. M. Graham NO·9 Kensington Nursing Division, marks.

MACRAE CUP.-ISt. Finsbury Onslow Street" A}' team. 1 13 marks.

Trophies and Certificates were presented by Lady to the successful competitors. A hearty vote of thanks bemg proposed to her by Assistant Commissioner Dr. C. J. R. MacFadden, and carried.

The Act'ng Chief Commissioner was pleased to express hIS pleasure at the good administration shown in organ isi ng This is due to the hard work of the CompetitIOn Secretary, District Officer S. J. Warren, who spared no. trouble to render the Competitions a suc c ess. He was aSSIsted by District Officer Captain W. Goodley and District O,rficer N. S Hamburger, who helped a great deal especially With the Preliminary Competitions.

The thanks of the District are particularly due to District Surgeon Dr. R. Connon Robertson, who not only acted himself as Judge on 5 occasions, but had to select the Judges and approve all the Tests.

(SIgned) W. H. WINNY, Commisst·oner.

) MPORTANT NOTICE.

are requested, when sending newspabPe\.r c.uttlDgs of theIr meetlDgs, etc., to give the date of pu {cation of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

No. 3 District.

BIRMINGHA1\1.-The annual competition for the Birming-

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ham Challenge Shield was held on Saturday, March 28th; there was a record entry, eleven teams competing.

The judging was in the hands of :-County Commissioner Capt. J. Henton White, M.D. (Stretcher), County Surgeon E. W. Parsey, M.A., M.D. (Viva Voce), Divisional Surgeon W. R.. A. Line, M R.C.S. (Individual Practical ) Dr. A. S. Macmtllan, M.B. (No. 5 man in Individual Practical and Viva Voce).

The competition arrangements were carried out by the Corps Staff.

In criticising the work of the teams the County Commissioner expressed his gratification at the marked improvement shown over previous years, especially in the application of artificial respiration.

The results were announced as follows .Mitchell and Butlers

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Many Divisions in Lancashire and Cheshire and especially those belonging to the Manchester and Salford Corps mourn to-day the death of Corps Secretary Albrecht who was laid to rest at the Ard wick Cemetery on the last day of March. The funeral was attended by Ambulance Sisters and men

of the fourteen Divisions comprising the Corps, six of t.he Supts. acting as bearers. Corps Surgeon and Supt. Major R. D. Cran and his predecessor in office, Dr. Cryer were present while Assistant Commissioner C. H. Fowler Jones and District Officer Lieut.-Colonel Chaloner represented the Commifs oner and the District Staff

I n Corps Secretary Albrecht, and Salford Corps has lost an ideal Officer whose tIme gIve? fully at all times to the work and interests of the BrIgade 10 whatever capacity the opportunity presented .itself. .

His work with the Corps had been contInuously devoted to its welfare and he was always ready to respond to any call that the Commissioner made upon him to help in the work of 1\ o. 4 District.

Secretaries of Corps and Divisions were made aware of his care and thoroughness at the annual reviews in Lancashire and Cheshire, where his services as Officer in charge of the Records were invaluable.

Mr. Albrecht combined with an innate modesty and Christianlike spirit, a quiet zeal and enthusiasm (or the cayse which only those who knew him thoroughly, could appreciate fully.

He was a man of considerable refinement, and one could imagine that his keen desire for accura cy an.d sometImes have caused an inward struggle WIth hIs klOdllOess of heart.

The best tribute that one can pay him is that he was beloved by all ranks, and the grief of all knew will felt not only in their own behalf but also 10 that of hIS family who have to bear the loss of a devoted son and brother.

At a Chapter· General, the Grand Priory of the of the Hospital of St. J of Jerusalem selected for admISSIon to the Order the follOWIng Westmorland ambulance workers: L ieut.-Colonel W. B. Cockill, T.D., M.D.,. to be and W. E. L. Allen, M. B., and J. WrIght to be ServlDg Brothers.

Dr. "V. B. Cockill, of Kendal, is an AssIstant ComrDlSSlOner for the NO.4 D istrict of the pro has been Div is ional Surgeon to the DIv IsI on slt;lce 190 8, and during the war acted as SuperIntendent. Mr. WrIght has been a member of Kendal D ivision since 1900 passing through all ranks up to that of Superintendent, whIch office he has held for the last 15 years. He captained the team which won the Dewar Shield in 19 0 7.

Supt. Heslop, of the Division, St. Jo?n '\mbulance Brigade, has b een not Ified that the Grand PrI<:>ry 10 the British Realm of the Vfnerabl e Order of the Hospital of St. ] obn, of Jerusalem, propose to confer upon him the Order of Serving Brother.

Mr. Heslop has been connected with the Brigade for 28 year s, for 24 years as an. Officer. In IC;lI I he founded the Kirkham DIvision, and dUring the past 16 years no fewer than 3 000 acc id ents have been h':lndled per sona lly by him. The Kirkham Division were the pIOneers of the road patrol duty, and dur ing the ei ght years of this service the yearly average road cases amounted to over 100

No. 5 District.

CL EETHORPEs.-Early in March, unusual and singular circumstances worthy of bringing to the notice of brigade men were reported with reference to the death ofa Cleethorpes man: The man developed influenza but did not take it seriously, and la t er the. Illness took a more serious turn, and paralysis set in, extendlDg to the hope of prolong ing life was by contlDuous artIfiCIal. reSpiratIOn, and the difficulty of obtain ing assistance to do thiS was overcome by the members of tht:. Cleethorpes Division, who instantly volunteered to carry out this art Ificial respiration. Unfortunately after 22 hours of continuous artificial respiration, death intervened much to the disappointment of those Brigade men who had striven so hard to save the man s life.:

LEEDs.-The annual Corps competition was held in the Y.M.C.A. buildings at Leeds on Saturday March [ 9 th .

Eight ambulance teams and four teams competed. The judges being for the ambulance DIVISIon, Dr. C. Exley, and Dr. E. Welch' ; for the nursing Divisions, Dr. McManus, and Sister Escolme of the Leeds General Infirmary.

The winning ambulance team proved to be from the Clayton's Works Division (No. and the winning nursing Division, Victoria Nursing (NO.1 te<l;m).

At the conclusion of the competitIon the trophIes were presented by Supt. Leader the Fire Br!gade, who in his remarks after congratulatmg the wmners, adVised the other teams to to practice with determination that they would compete again next year, and also that he personally would be very pleased to help the members of the Brigade in any manner that lay in his power.

PONTE FRACT.-A successful effort on behalf of the Pontefract Corps was held on April 3rd, when a series of short films were shown at a local Picture House which was well filled by enthusiastic supporters of Brigade work in Pontefract and district. The films were shown by District Officer Hanmer, under whose production these films were produ ced. The chair was taken by Divl. Surgeon E. E. Blomfield, who, on behalf of the Corps, thanked the audience very much indeed for giving their practical support to Brigade work.

The first annual officers dinner of the Pontefract Corps was held at Pontefract on 8t h April. Corps Supt. T. C. Amery presided, and the principal guests were :-the Mayor of Pont efract (Alderman G. R. Hemingway), Chief Constable of the West Riding (Col. J. deCoke ) Assistant Commissioner Capt. O. F. Buxon, and County Coun ci llor W. Barber, J.P.

In proposing the toast of the S.J.A.B., Col. de Coke gave brief details of the history of the" Order" down to the present time, and illustrated how the services of the Brigade were used at the present day, and the way m which they relieved the police in cases of accidents. Capt. Buxton suitably replIed, and also remarked that Pontefract was much of a "live wire" in brigade work. Captain Ruxton later presented the Brigade Service Medal to Corps Offi c er W. R. Wigglesworth. I n proposing the toast of the visitors Divisional Surgeon E. E. Blomfield referred to the help given to the Bri){ade by the Mayor and Corporation of Pontefract. His Worship the Mayor, in replying said, that although this was his 29th public appearance during the last fourteen days, he could not refuse an invitation such as this, and he took the opportunity of congratulating ali, on the efficiency of Pontefract Corps. The toast to the divisional surgeons proposed by Corps Officer Hornby, was enthusiastically taken up, and replied to by Divisional Surgeon J. B. Fairclough.

PODSEy_-The thanks of the Pudsey Fire Brigade have been received by the Secretary of the Pudsey Ambulance Divi:ion, thanking the members of the Brigade for their valuable services in rendering Fir:;t Aid to firemen and others who were overcome by fumes and other minor mishaps at a great fire which broke out at Prospect Mills on March 18th, and in which over £50,000 worth of damage was done. As a local paper reports "This is just another instance of the excellent work, Brigade men frequently do in our towns, and villages) and they deserve all praise."

No. 6 District.

JARROW.- The cadets of the J arrow Division were examined by Dr. A. M. McMurray recently, 33 for preliminary certificates and 19 for efficiency badges, out of an enrolment of 56 The doctor in his remarks complimented the boys on theIr good work. In responding, the Divisional Supt. said that he appreciated very much the remarks of the doctor, which were very encouraging to the cadets as well to the instructors. He mentioned the "Display Night," organised for the purpose of showing the cadets' parents and friends what can be done by them in the way of ambulance work, stretcher

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drill, foot drill, songs, recitations and the military tattoo, which was greatly enjoyed by the relatives. Although they had paraded every Thursday evening for practice, this display had contributed not a little to the great success of the recent examination.

The men's Division also sat recently for the 1927 reexamination, and they had just learned with pleasure that everyone had passed. The great attendance for this examinati on was very noteworthy and indicated that ambulance enthusiasm was again going strong amongst the workmen, due no doubt to better industrial times.

The whist drive and dance held recently, and honoured by the distinguished patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor J. Hardy and Mrs. Hardy), Mrs Gowan-wife of the managing director of Messrs. Palmers Shipbuilding & Iron Co., Ltd. -and other representatives of local firms, as well as sev eral doctors with their ladies, was a great success and a sourc e of much encouragement to the members of the Brigade

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The performance was also very successful from a financial standpoint, and the thanks of the Brigade are due to all those members and friends who assisted in various capacities and especially to Mr. Clive Newcombe, the producer, the St. Gabriel's orchestra conducted by Mr. H. G Wood, Lady Divisional Supt. Miss D. B. FOrster who was instrumental in promoting the performance and Corps Supt. Crace upon whom fell the arduous task of organisation and arrangement of details.

The monthly corps lecture arranged by the Newcastleupon- Tyne Corps was given at Corps Headquarters on Thursday, 31st March, by Dr. Nattrass, M.R.C.P., M.D., his his subject being" Unconsciousness."

Dr. Nattrass dealt with unconsciousness in many forms includ ing faintinb' syncope, fits due to various causes, epilepsy, apoplexv and diebetic coma. He pointed out that whereas fainting was not necessarily caused by disease, fits were always

Plymouth and District Ambulance Service Fleet of Cars.

locally. Assistant Commissioner Stanley Embleton and Mrs. also present, the latter very graciously presentIDg the prizes to the successful players.

.NEWCASTLE·ON-TYNK-On Saturday, 19th March, a !llatlDee performance of " Lord Richard in the Pantry" a farce ID three acts by Sidney Blow and Douglas Hoare, ';as given the by the Newcastle Church High School (Old IrlS) DramatIc Club. The performance was in aid of the funds ?f the Armstrong Whitworth and Newcastle Corps of Bngade, and was under the distinguished patronage of the Alght. Hon. the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Councillor R' Lambe.rt, M.C. and Mrs. Lambert), the Sheriff (Councillor M·.ll.· Dalghesh and Mrs. Dalgliesh) and Alderman R H I Ican. many humorous situations in the play were much by a well filled house, the acting of Major Morrison ID t e title role being exceedingly clever and amusing.

a definite sign of some abnormality. I n some forms of fits rickets, cerebral tumours, the onset of acute febrile diseases in children or ur a: mia were known to be the cause, but in other forms, known as epileptic fits, the cause was not so apparent. There were two types of epileptic fit, major or grand mal and minor or mal. The former generally passed through three stages: tOOlC, clonic and coma, but the only visible affect of petit mal might be a vacant stare lasting about fifteen The lecturer the fact that in both types of ther.e was sometImes a post epileptic stage in whIch the patIent,. becommg comatose, passed into a state of automatIsm In whIch he performed acts which were often contrary to his normal behaviour and for which he was not he became hysterical, but this post epIleptIC hysteria must not be confused with true hysteria and must not be treated as such. Epileptic fits sometimes occured in bed, but true hysteria never occured in sleep. In dealing with apoplexy the lecturer pointed out that

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great care should be exercised in diagnosis lest a case of apoplexy following the taking of alcohol should be mistaken for drunkenness and treated for that only.

The last form of unconsciousness described by Dr. N attrass was diebetic coma. This, until recent years, was invariably fatal, but he was happy to state tbat the discovery of insulin had in many cases made possible a complete recovery. In diebetic coma the appearance of the patient was different from the appearance in cases of syncope, epilepsy or apoplexy, the patient sleeping peacefully with a healthy pink complexion. The distinctive feature was very deep breathing and sighing. One of the most inspiring and encouraging sights he knew was to see a patient who, the previous evening, had been brought into hospital in a state of diebetic coma which would at one tIme have proved fatal in a few hours, sitting up enjoying breakfast, thanks to an injection of insulin.

A vote of thanks to Dr. N attrass proposed by Corps Secretary T. R. Midgley was carried with acclamation.

No. 8 District.

The competitions for county of Surrey were held at the Colman Institute , Redhill, on Saturday, March 19th. The arrangements made reflected great credit on the competition staff. The judges were as follows :-

Team Test (M en).-Dr. Loche, M.RC.S., J.P. Women.-

Dr. A. G. Porter, M.A, M.D., and Mrs. Gilson Falwasser

Individual Practical, No. and 2.- J. S. Thompson, M.D., Ch.B.; TO 3, C. Whitcher, M.RC.P. & S.; N O·4, S J. Holden, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., and Officer T. J. Nicholl, M.RC.S., D.P.H

Viva Voce Tests.-Dr. Helen Keiller.

The results were as follows :MEN.

I Camberley and Frimley Div ision (Ons low Cup ) 590

2 Redhill (Ma rtin Williamson Cup) 541

3 Reigate 497t

4 Guildford Railway

5 Cranleigh 49 5 WmlEN.

I Guildford (O nslow Cup ) 495

2 Camberley & Windlesham (Ethel Deane Cup ) 367

The Mayor attended the lunch and in the afternoon attended with the Mayoress to witness the competitions.

The Mayoress presented the Cups and Pr iz es to the winning teams.

The Comm:ssioner, staff and competing teams, were the guests of the Bo rough of Reigate Corps at which the Mayor of Reigate (Al derman T. Malcomson, J.P., C.C. ), extended a hearty welcome to the visitors, and thanked the S.J.A.B. for the work it did in the borough.

DI STRICT FINALS.- The following teams having won the senior trophy in their respective counties will compete at Hastings on Wednesday, 27th April next;Men. Women.

Folkestone Ramsgate Camberley & Frimley Guildford Littlehampton Hastings

The competitions are being held in tbe Sussex Drill Hall commencing at 2 p.m.

ANNUAL RET URN S.-It gives the Commissioner unbounded pleasure to report that all un its of the District had submitted their annual returns before March 19 th , 19 2 7.

The early submission of the returns not only lessens the work at District Headquarters but reflects much credit on the District generally and those responsible in particular. The correctness and neatness of the Forms are most praiseworthy, and the Commissioner tenders his thanks to all.

ANNUAL RE-ExAMINATION.- The Commissioner draws attention page 19, para. 92 to 100 of the Brigade Regula.tions,

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and trusts that all units will see that every member of his Division has the opportunity to qualify in thIs respect.

No. 10 District.

BECCLES. -Still further evidence of the increasing enthusiasm in ambulance work under the Order of St. John in Suffolk, is to be found in the fact that a class in First Aid, for men, has recently been held at Beccles which was organised by Mr. W. C. Watts, who is well known locally as a real ambulance enthusiast. The services of Dr. T. C. Helsham were forthcoming as the medical lecturer and, so successful was the class that, when the twenty-one candidates presented themselves for an examination, which was conducted by Dr. Rutledge, of Norwich, all passed for the certificate. Mr. Watts was ably supported by Police Inspe cto r Howe and Mr. Sayer at the Y.M.C.A. rooms, together with a committee, consisting of Messrs. Sayer, Bennett, Todd, Moore and Boyce, and they one and all, deserve to be complimented upon the ex c ellent result.

Supt. E. Taylor, of the Lowestoft Division of the Brigade, has rendered good service to the cause by frequent visits, which have done a great deal to stimulate and keep going the enthusiasm.

Further t han this, a class in nursing has been started amongst the several ladies in the town, and the Matron of the Beccles Hospital kindly consented to instruct the class.

A meeting is being arranged by Mr. Watts for Sunday afternoon, April loth, at which the District Commissioner (Maj,.., r J. F. C. Hossack ), the Assistant CommiSSIO!1er for Suffolk (Dr S. O. Eades ), and members of the County Staff will attend, WIth the idea of start ing up units of the Brigade, but it is hoped to give fuller details of thIS meeting in next month 's issue.

IpSWICH.- The Annual Dinner and Concert in conjunction with the L. &N.E. Ra ilway No.2 D ivision of Ipswich Corps was held at the Queen's Hotel on Saturday evening, Mar. 26th, when ::\Ir. W. Blakeley, Chairman of the D ivision, occupied the chair. Supporting him were Dr. S. O. Eades (Hon. Surgeon ) , Mr. F. B. D ay, Mr. T. O. Mei n the head of the Gr eat Eastern section ambulance, Major J. F. C. Hossack, the District Commissioner of the Brigade, Mr. Self, District Officers W. C Smith, A. H W. Moffat, of the Suffolk County Staff, and Mr. W. Calver ( Hon. Secretary ), together with many heads of the local departments.

In proposing the toast of the D ivisi on, Dr. Eades p aid a great compliment to the work which they performed, and in coupling With it the name of Mr. Mein, he said that they owed a great deal to that gentleman for all he interest he had shown for so many years in ambul a nce work, and he offered to M r. M ein their hearty congratulations on his receiving the medal awarded by the Order of St. John for long and conspicunus serv ic es rendered to the cause.

In responding, Mr. Mein said the D ivisi on were particularly fortunate in having a doctor who was so keen and enthusiastic in ambulance work as Dr . Eades. Ipswich was the first place in which a purely railway ambulan c e class was held in this country, and the late Miss Coulcher was for its organisation. Ambulance work appeared to him to be the most democratic movement with whi c h anyo ne could be connected, because it considered the interests of all. It was also the embodiment of comradeship, which meant love and service.

Mr. W. C. Smith, who replied on behalf of the county staff, expressed the pleasure it gave him and his brothe r officers to be amongst them, and, as an examiner in their recent competition, he had the greatest respect for their teams and he wished them every success in the forth c oming contest for the" East Anglian" Cup.

The Chairman submitted the toast of "Our Divisional Officers" to which Mr. F. B. Day responded.

Mr. Blakeley then presented labels and certificates to those who had been successful, and the fine Challenge Cup, which has been given to the Division by Dr. Eades, to the Captain of the winning team (Mr. G. Double). The other

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members of the team consisted of Messrs A G h G Add d B D ooc, 150n, an ouble, all of whom received a medal

Mr. F. B. Day proposed the health of the Ch'airman whilst Self submItted that of" The Visitors."

Major Hossack, in responding, told some interesting ston es relatmg to work and caused a good deal of amus ement by stat10g tba t If they could succeed in bringing " Dewar " troph):' to I see that they were gne n a great recepnon on their arnvmg at the station.

An mUSIcal programme was contributeJ to by ma ny artists, and a most enjoyable evening was sp ent, thanks to the enthusiast I::: and patnstaking Hon. Sec. (M r. W. Carver).

The annual competition for the" Gippeswyk ') Challenge Cup was held at the Ambulance Hall, Samuel-road on Marc h 25th. Supt. F E. Goddard was in command 'and 10 the absence of the Hon. Surgeon O::>r. Cloud esley Smit h ), the Judges were District Supt. Captain F. H. Good erhaf!! (R eserve) for the viva voce, and District Offic er W. C. Smith for the test case.

Two teams entered and the stretcher case was made to appear as an accident, by the loan of Mast er Ead es mlDlature car be ng p laced over the supposed patient.

The practical work was followed with keen interest b tho;; e preset;Jt, seemg that the case chosen is just the type aCCi dent whICh the members will be called upon to treat under th e new road s ervice scheme of the Order.

The result was by Mr. Smith, 10 fav our of the t eam, under CurtiS, With a total of 173 points, Sergt. B rett s men bemg 7 pomts behind. DistrIct Offi c er J. acted as the time taken, in each case betng r6 and mtnutes.

Lady Supt. M. E. Hart handed the Cup to the winnin team and .congratulated both teams upon the close result g O fficer A. H. Moffat, on behalf of the of the DIVISion, returned to the judges, to Miss Hart, and to ::\1 r. Ramsey for their services, and Supt. Goddard acknowledged the pleasure that the members felt in seeing so ma ny of the Dlstnct Staff support ing the competition.

( D By a coi ncidenc e, the Assis tant Comm is s ioner for Suffolk fi r. O. Eades), and Distr ic t Offi c:: er '.\T. C. Smith rendered ;st aid to a ryclls who fell from his cycle on the evening ter both officers had been acting as judg-es to the" Eades " Cup Competition of the L.& l E. Ra ilway No.2 IVlslon on March Upon hearing a crash, both officers once their steps to find a man lying unc :mscious in e roa and two !l1ex: bending over the prostrate fi me a careful examlDatlOn for broken bones, he wa!l h d a near by where a nasty cut along one side of the ressed. The man was found to be suffering from E and under the doctor's orders to the ast u olk and IpSWich Hospital in the St. John Ambulance.

No. II (S.E. & District.

D' J?uring a whist drive and dance held by the Faversh C awards distributed by Mrs EAR' h adm o:nmlssloner Richards aid b '" IC ar s. factory service of the ute to the keen and satis-

Deal and WID' .. March lIth H' a h ' IVlSlon 3.nnual dinner took place on presided, :r J. Arnold) mercial Mana) y '.' (DIVISi onal ComDistrict Offi ger F' MHr. A. White ( DlVlslOnal OperatinO' Supt ) cer ughes M D M W b' master Deal ) M' ,.., r. Hunt (StationSup't. v/ )Stationmaster, Supt. R. G Ward ( ea and Walmer), DIVISIonal and friends' D Ramsgate),. and some hundred members Mayor kindly adn exceptIOnally enjoyable evening the promise to present a trophy for local com-

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following the examples of his predecessors in the CIVIC chaIr

District E; J. Prew, H.S.B., presided over a and \Voolwich Division annual meeting. DIVISIonal Supt. Miller and the energetic Secretary reported a f year of development and progress that augurs well for the uture.

Cecil Hertslet, K B E., PreSIdent of Rams ate !?Elvlslon, spoke at the "Old Vic" prior to the of veryman " on March 29t h.

Cbipstead Vall ey Division annual meeting again noted to the Benevolent Fund. The current first al c ass .t o be a go?d ground for new rembers. .Wlth thiS e,,:er growlDg reSIdential district the calls or the servIce of the BrIgade are incr eas ingly numerous.

L d Hither Green Division held its last dance of the season at Ma Baths (;)0 March 31St. The genial Station Supt. Cr. : M.B.E., took the chair, supported ommls slOner Richards and many local railway officers A most enjoyabl e even ing resulted.

The Rose Hotel, Tonbridge, was the venue of the !onbndge DIVISion dinner. Mr. W. L. Bradle preSIded, supported hy DIVISional Supt. \Vatts Supt rl Agnew, Mr. Blackwell, Stationmaster, Mr. Chief Cler;, Supt. Bennett, Kent County Police and numerous nen s an of. the Division. A ver'y fine musical programme? combined With concise speeches, made a most happy e v enlDg for all concerned.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

,!,he Chief Comr:nissioner sanctioned the followin promotlOns,and resIgnations, within the verseas dunng the month of March, 19 2 7 :_ Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.

MarricKville Nursing Division-A / S. M. Hamilton to be Lady Ambulance Officer, I.I.27 vice Mrs J. Crouch resigned, 15. 12 2 6

" Mp osman Division-J. W. Reynolds to be Divisional Supt on robatlon," 23.12.26

Glades v ille Division - Dr. R Fitzgerald to be Divisional Surg eon, 3I.12.26 vice Dr. Stevens resigned.

VICTORIA DISTRICT.

Nursing Division-D. l\lcLean, M B to be DIVIsIOnal Surgeon and Miss E. Holden to be Lad ·D·.' 1 SuPt.,30 9 26 y IVlSlOna

WE ST AU ST RALIA COAS TAL DISTRI CT.

Katanning Division-E C Pope M R C S to be D ' " 1 S " ,. .., IVlSlOna ; "H. G. Clayden to be 1st Ambulance Officer" on wobatlOn .; W. M McArthur to be 2nd Ambulance Offic on probatIOn, " 1.9. 2 5 er .. Division-D. W. H. Mackie, M . B B S to be DIVIsIOnal Surgeon; J. Purchase to be 1st Ambula'nc e O' ffi " b t' " W E cer on pro a Ion; Thompson to be 2nd A b I Officer" on probation, " r.I. 2 5 m u ance

Y?rk Division-Dr. H. VI. \Nard to be Divisional Surgeon' W Hdl to be 1st Ambulance Officer" on probation " ; W: ShIer to be 2nd Ambulance Officer" on probation," I.I.26

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April,

O:iTARIO DISTRICT.

Dome Mines Division-N. H. Russell, M.B., to be

Divisional Surgeon, 74. 26

Lord Kitchener Nursing Division-Mrs. E. Churcher to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 1.1 £.26

Port Arthur Nursing Division-Mrs. A. Cushnie to be Lady DivisIOnal Supt., 2t} 9 26

Timmins Division-F. H. Richards to be D ivisio nal Supt., 2.f,l226

West Toronto Division-Staff Sergeant F. Collins to be Ambulance Officer, 1.1.28

MANITORA DISTRICT.

Forth Gatry Nursing Divis ion-Miss A. J. Attrill to be Lady Divisional Supt., 1.12.24

SASKATCHEWAN DISTRICT.

Edith Cavell llrsing Division-Mrs. L. Diggle to be Lady

Ambulance Officer, 1.5.26 New Zealand.

CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT.

Christchurch Corps--T. F. Rudd to be Corps Officer, 1. 10.26

WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

Masterton Nursing Division-Mrs. M. BuEock to be Lady

Divisional Supt., r 4. 1 27 vice Miss Gillespie resigned.

WelllUgton Nursing Division-Miss E. McKnight to be Lady DiviSIOnal Supt., 22.1 I.26; Mrs A. E. Baker to be Lady

Ambulance Officer, 13 12 26

Well ngton H ubour Board Division- P. Lynch, M.D.B.Sc., to be DiviSional Surgeon, 29 9 26 South Africa.

NATAL DI STRICT.

Durban Nursing Division-Lady Ambulanct Officer F. Fox transferred to the Reserve, J2.1 r. 26

Vryheid ?\"urslOg Division-Dr. John Kennedy to be Divi::ional Surgeon, 15 9.2 6; Mrs. E. Peachey to be Lady

Divisional Supt., IS 9 26

TRANSVAAL DISTRICT.

1st Pretoria Police Division-A. W. Caldwell, L.R.C.P., to be Divisional Surgeon, 6 12.26 ; H. J. Male to be Divisional Supt. "on probation, " 6.12.26

2nd Johannesburg Pollce Division-Lieut.-Colonel G. Mitchie, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.926; R. Binnie to be D ivisional Supt., 9.26

CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.

Observatory Division-Mrs. M. M untzer to be Lady Ambulance Offi-:er, 1. 1.27 vice Mrs. Moore transferred. RHODESIA DISTRICT.

Bulawl1Yo Division-W. J. Rastall to be Divisional Supt., 19.1. 27 vic e Dr. Christian resigned, 18.1.27

NE W DIVISIONS.

The Chief Commissioner has also sanctioned the registration or disbandment of the following Divisions :Australia.

Darlinghurst Cadet D ivi sion formed, 2I.I0.2S South Africa.

Rahmaniah (Moslem) Division, Cape Province District formed, 4. 22 7

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BIR MIN GHAM.-On Wednesday, March 23rd, at the White Horse Hotel, the officers of the Birmingham Corps gave a complimentary dinner to Dr. A. H. Mackie, who recently resigned the position of Corps Surgeon after three years service, and reverted to Di visio nal Surgeon to Lawley-street Division.

Corps Surgeon Maberly presided over a good assembly of Officers.

After the toast of "The King" had been honoured, County CommIssioner Captain Henton White announced with very deep regret the de;>th of Hon. Commissioner T. H. Woolston The whole assembly rose and passed a vote of sympathy with Mr. Woolston's relatives.

The toast of "Our Guest" was then proposed by the County Commissioner, who spoke of Dr. Mackie's long service to the Brigade, of his great enthus iasm and keen devotion to duty. He expressed h is del ig ht that the Do ctor was not entirely leaving the Corps, but had been persuaded to continue in his old post as Divi5ional Surgeon to Lawleystreet, and trusted that he would be spared many years t o continue with us in that office; he then alluded to the circumstance that Scotsmen had a knack of getting to the top of any organisation to which they belonged, and said that Dr. Mackie had proved no exception to th is rule; after telling some numerous stories to illustrate Scotch characteristics, he called on Corps Supt. Ballard to support the toast.

Mr. Ballard spoke of the pleasure it had always been t o work with Dr. Mackie who had a way of his own in smoothin g out troubles. Whenever things got a little awkward at the meetings he would tell a Scotch story, and all troubles vanishe d He also expressed appreciation of the fact that when Dr Mackie found he could not do the work of Corps Surgeon he had resigned at once, and mentioned that this was a ver y good example to others when they found themselves unab le to fulfil their duties in the Brigade.

On behalf of the District and Corps Staffs the Comm issioner handed to Dr. Mackie a gold Wristlet watch suitabl y inscribed as a mark of affection and esteem.

Dr. Mackie then repried, and said that he was glad h e had resigned if onlv to cause the Officers to hold so successful a dinner, a function he should like to see held oftener in the Corps. He alluded to the excellent spirit among the office rs which he attributed largely to the monthly meetings, where a ll matters affecting the Corps were discussed and settled. H e expressed the wish that more Divisional Surgeons would ma ke an effort to attend these meetings. He personally looke d upon it as a Christian dnty to do so.

Dr. Mackie also spoke of the many happy years he ha d spent with the Lawley-street Division, and said that he could not refuse their request to go back: he had done his own work with no idea of reward, but would treasure the gift a5 a remembrance of many happy years.

The Death of Mr. T. H. Woolston.

DEEP r egret has been caused by the death, which took place at Llandudno, on March 19th of Mr. Thomas Henry , Wools ton, C.B E., D. L., J.P.

Mr. Woolston was a pioneer of the ambulance movemen t at Northampton and in Northamptollshire-he taki ng his Long Service Medal 23 years ago with Mr. Henry Reeves from the hands of H.M. the King when Prince of Wales, was one of the best known men in ambulance work in the Midland Counties, and was a leader in tbe great work that is being done among the crippled children of the town and county.

Mr. Woolston's association with the ambulance movement began in 1884, when h e joined the Wellingborough

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superintended the unloading of many hundreds of convoys of wounded. He set a splendid example of devotion to duty, and for his service8 was personally invested by the King with the C.B. E.

On the declaratiot;l.of war Mr. Woolston was asked by the War Office to mobIlise the V A.D.'s, and he s ta rted this work in the second week of August, 19I4 He was then Deputy Commissioner of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and have retired, but he carried on all through war until 1920, when tht. V.A.D. hosp itals were demobilised.

During these war years he supervised the reception, care, and treatment of over 22,400 overseas sick and wounded soldiers, and 2,000 local sick troops.

In April, on his thirtieth birthday in the St. John Ambulance Bngade, Mr. Woolston reCeived an illuminated address and a silver electric toaster and d ish warmer from the headquarters staff and drivers of the County V.A.D., whom .he and who was similarly honoured, eI?tertamed to dlOner, and In June of the same year, again w lth Mr. Reeves, he was presented with his portrait in oils by the V. A. D. members. This latt er presentation took place in the picture gallery at Althorp House; and was made by the late Earl Spencer, who was president of the Red Cross Society. Th e picture, it is mterest10g to recall, was plinted by Mr. J. J. Alsor, RB.A a N oItham ptonshire artist.

Wh.en the St. John Am bulance Brigade districts were re -organlsed, the No. 3 Eastern and Central District was sP lit up, and Mr. Woolston took over the new No. 3 DistriCt, and held it until 1920.

Three or ago failing hellth compelled Mr. Woolston to resIgn hIS activ e asscciation with ambulance work, and he was then appointed Honorary Commissioner on the staff of the General Commissioner- The funeral took place on March 24th

The c "ffin had been taken to Northampton Ambulance H ea dquart ers, and from there was accompanied by a very large procession of ambulance workers to All Saints' Church, where an impressive service was held.

Corps as pri.vate. He did .n.o t remain long in the ranks, but, rose rapIdly to the positIon of Chief'Superintendent a he was the first to occupy. He founded Kettermg Corps and was also first superintendent there and at same t.ime that he held these two he was dnll supenntendent to the Northampton Corps.

The work grsw so much, however, that be found it tOok up all his spare time, and he confined himself to 100k1Og. the Wellingborough Corps which, under his affible. becamt:: one of the strongest and most e Clent m the country.

His. enthusiasm for the work was boundless and high offiCIals 10 the moveme t I '.. n were not s ow to apprecIate Its

It not long before he was promoted to the ran of Comm.issioner of No. 3 Central and an appomtment which made it necessary tor the command of the Wellingboro' Corps ow IC ChIef Supt. Hilton succeeded.

War Mr. Woolston a wonderful work during the Great C as County Duector of the Northamptonshire Red ross an? Order of St. John. He had between thirt and forty auxlhary hospitals under his command, and

The chi e f mourners wert!: Mrs. F. K. Wools ron Mr. and Mrs. L. G. M. Crick (daughte r and sonm-Iaw) , Dr. and Mrs. Fordyce (sister and brother-in.law), Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Labrum (nephew and neice), Mr. Sydney Walker (nephew), Mr. JamES Moxon (c ousin) Mr. and Mrs. C. E Woolston (cousins), Mr. and Mrs'. Edmund Brooks (cousins), Mr. Hugo Stephen, Mrs. Summerfield.

Among the eight ambulance workers who acted as pall bearers were Commissioner Harvey Reeves, O B.E., J.P., and Dr. W. E. Audland (forrr.erly of the Wellingborough Division). The bear e rs were also ambulance other ambulance repr e sentatives from the distnct mc1ude d. Corps Supt. C. W. Curtis, Lady Corps Supt. Mrs. PhillIPS, and Lady Ambulance Officer Miss Harris (Kettering), Corps Supt. J. c. Parker, and Lady Corps. Supt. Mlss A. SmIth (Welling borough), ex-Supt. T. Swmdall, and Staff.Sergt. Prigmore (Rushden).

The coffin was covered with the St. John Ambulance flag, a?d between two floral emblems was a velvet cushion on which were placed the deceased s decorations.

At the graveside at the Towcester-road Cemetery the buglers of the N orthamptonshice Corps sounded the " L'lst Post."

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engine, which was still running. I n this position he was s.een from her window early next mornlDg by Mrs. Pry.or, who lives near and an hour later she noticed that he was still there.

'She summoned help; and two went to the garage and found that the end of Mr. Seymour s scarf was wrapped round a cog of the shaft of the car, and scarf had been pulled tight round the dead man 's neck. -DmLy IIIazL

POISON MISTAKEN l OR TEA.

Combining duty with pleasure, a Croyd?n cOI?rr:issionaire cleaned his buttons with spirits of salt whtle enJoYin g a cup of tea. h f I

Absent-mindedly he took a draught of t e .Spl.fltS 0 sa t instead of the tea, with the that he IS In hospital suffering from poisoning. He IS expected to recover.E ve ning Ne ws

General News Items.

A Medical Comforts Depot was opened by the Croydon and Addiscornbe (N o. 36 Division) on l\Iarch ] 5th. The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. McCaffrry, the Lady District Officer.

The annual competition for the "Gitlus" Challen g e Shield will be held at the Council Schools, Worsb ro Dale, on July 30th. Entrance fee 6s. per team .. Application for entry form should be made to Mr. J. \V. SmIth, 3, Clarkson-street, Worsbro Dale, near Barnsley.

The Cadet Corps of the No. 11) ( Carshalton, Wallington ) Divis ion which was recently sanctioned, have already raIsed £9 the of the ir unlfo:-ITls. Mr. J. W. Bailey, their instrnctor, IS very pleased with the c adets examination results.

The annual meeting of the Canterbury Dlvi si?n was held on March 28t h, Supt. C. T. presldmg. Ser g t. Elam submitted the balance sheet, whlc,h was not satIsfactory, but he hoped, by various have been arranged to place a more satisfactory financial report before the next meeting.

Miss L. M. Piercy, Lady Divisional Supt. of the Aberford Division gave a lecture to the members on the 19 26 Pilgrima'ge of the Order. This was illustrated by lantern slides.

Nottingham City Division were the winners of the Birkbeck Bowl Competition, held at Leeds on Apn l 9th. The judges were M ajor Symons and Miss Hill, matron of the Royal Halifax Hospital. __ _

The City of have recently been presented with a new slx-cylmder 30 H.P. motor ambulance. I has accommodation for tour stretcher and two sitting cases.

J\mbulance the l'{ ews euttings from

The Editor invites readers to send newspaper cuttings on matters of general interest for inclusion in this column.

STRANGLED BY HIS CAR.

Strangled, apparen.tly, by his own muffiler, which caught in the machinery of hiS motor-car, Mr. Dudley Seymour, an undergraduate of Cam bridge, was found dead in a garage he used.

It appears that Mr. Seymour returned from a drive, put the car into the garage, and then proceeded to examine t,he

The annual competition for the Dempster Ambulan ce Shield will be held on July 9t h Full partIculars entry forms can be obtained from M r. H. Townsend, 21 , PlaITs-lane, Eiland, Yorks.

CORRECTIONS.-We regret the following errors which appeared in r e lation to the Hull Corps in our last issue ::-Corps Supt. H. Bartrop was shown as W. Bartrop. MISS Backhurst should be Mrs. Backhurst, and the Young People's Institute Division are in the wrong order. The Y.P.I. Divisicn should be third place, and South Shields Division, fourth place.

April, 1927.

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PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, MARCH, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

T o be Corps Surgeon.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, M.B., Ch.B., Cardiff and District Corps, 14.3 2 7

T o be Corps Inspector of Stores.

GLAl\IORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Amb ulance Officer Edg-ar Samuel Jeremiah, Pontlottyn Brithdir and Deri Corps, 9 .327

To be Divisional Surgeons.

CI TY OF C AR DIFF CENTRE

Dr. Thomas Wallace, M. B , Ch.B , Cardiff Emergency Nursing D ivision, 3 2.2 7

GLAl\IORGAN COUNry CENTRE.

Dr. E. Jenkins, M.B , B.S , Maritime and Peorhiw Division, 9 22 7

Dr. Thomas Francis Reason, L.M.S., S.A., Neath Division, 18.2.27

T o be Divisional Superintendent.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corps Inspector of Stores Cyr l Harris, B rithdir Division, 93-27

To be Lady Djvisional Superintendents.

CITY OF CARDlFF CENTRE.

Lady Ambulance Offic er Bertha Morgan, Cardiff Emergency Nursing Division, T 1.327

CAR lIIART HEN SHlRE CENTRE.

Am bulance Sister Elizabeth Howells, Ammanford Nursing Division, 5 2.2 7

Lad y Ambulance Officer Katie Rees, Parcyrhun Nursing D iVis ion, 5.2.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Am bulancs Sister Mary Augusta Williams, Cwmbran and Pontnewynydd ursing Division, 21.2.27

fo be Ambulance Officer.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Pri vate Arthur Walliker, Cwmbran C hemical Works Division, 5 2 •2 7

To be Lady Ambulance Officers.

CARMARTHEN SHIRE CENTR F.

A mbulance Sister Agnes Scruton,Ammanford NursingDivision, 5. 2.27

Ambu lance Sister Rachel Edwards, Saron Nursing Division, 5·2.27

To be Lady Ambulance Officer for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Amb ulance Sister Violet Williams, Cwm Nursing Division, 1.3·27

To be Sergeants.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private David Vincent Thomas, Penygroes Division, 1 T.2 27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Richard Griffiths, Cwmbran Chemical WOlks D ivision 5 2.27

To be Corporals.

CARM ARTHE N SHIR E CENTRE

Private Glyn Davies, Penygroes D i"i sion, 11.2 27 " David Thomas Evans, Penygroes D iviSi on, 11.2 27 " Hywel Oliver, Penygroes Div ision, 1.2.27

BOROU GH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Private Ernest O. Thickens, Newport Railway Division,:? 8 2.27

To be Divisional Secretaries.

M ONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Cyril Morgan, Cwrnbran Chemical Works Division, 5. 2 • 2 7

MERIONETH SH IRE CEN TRE.

Private John Gwilym Morris, Blaenau Festiniog Div ision, 22.2.27

BOROUGH O F MERTHYR TYDFIL CEN TRE

Private Louis Morgan, Troedyrh iw Division, 2I.2.27

To be Lady Divisional Secretaries.

CARMARTHENSHIRE

Ambulance Sister May Davies, Ammanford Nursing Divis io n, 5 2.27

Ambulance Sister Rachel Edwards, Saron Nursing D ivision 5. 2 2 7

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Mildred Harris) Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Nursing Div isio n, 21 2.27

To be Divisional Treasurers.

GL AMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Sergeant James Wtlliam Perkins, Neath D iv ision, 18.227

Private Arthur \Villiam Lewis, Tonyrefail and Coedely Divis ion, 12.2.27

M ERIONETHSHIRE CE TRE.

Privat'! Idwal Ephraim, Blaenau Festiniog Div sion, 22 .2.27

BOROUGH O F MERTHYR TYD F IL CENTR E

Corporal Cadwaladar Morton Jones, Troedyrh iw Division, 21.2 27

To be Lady Divisional Treasurer.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Caroline 'Villiams, Cwmbran and Pontnewydd Nursing Division, 21.2.27

To be Divisional Storekeeper.

MERIONETHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private George Dav id Guest, Blaenau Festiniog Division, 27.1. 2 7

To be Lady Divisional Storekeeper.

MONMOUTH SH IRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Dorothy Bernice Cook, Cwmbran ann Pontnewydd Nursing Division, 21.2.27

Reverting to Ran k of Divisional Superintendent.

GLAl\IOR GA N COUNTY CB.NTRE.

Corps Inspector of Stores Cyril Harris, Brithdir Division, 93 27

Division Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Port Talbot Cadet Nursing Division, 31.27

Deaths.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer F. J. Jones, Blackwood Division, 6.3. 2 7

Sergeant J. Webster, Pontnewydd Division, 44. 27

Transferred.

CARMA RT HEN HIR E CENTR E

Sergeant J. L. Beynon, Llanelly G.\V.R. Division, to Egypt, I. 3.27

MONII10UTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corps nspector of Stores E. J. P rotheroe, lsi wyn Corps, to Canada, 15.327

Resignations Accepted with Regret. GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Supt. D. Hughes, Deri Division, 11.327 BOROUG H O F R H ON D DA CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer T. Richards, Lady Lewis Division, 11.3.27

General Interest.

REPORT O F THE HONORARY DlRECTOR OF AMBULANCE.

The following rep:nt on the ambulance work of the Pciory was submiaed to Grand Committee on St. David's Day, 1St March last by Sir Leolin Forestier Walker, K B.E, M P , Honorary Director of Ambulance :-

"We are here from all parts of the Principality to review the past year's work and consider proposals for future developments

From the remarks of the Honorary Treasurer, we have seen how the disturbance in the mdustrial world affected us financially, but it is my pleasure, as Honorary Director ()f Ambulance, to a report of an excellent year's work, in spite of difficulties which appeared insuperable us first t a ke the Ambulance Department, the training ground of most of the Pciory's activities. During the past twelve months over 11,000 people attended a course of study in Fil st Aid and Home Nursing, and a total number of Jo,690 certificates and other e fficiency a wards were by this department. This is the highest r e sult obtained in anyone year since our establishment, and shows an increase of 768 on the 1925 returns.

This record is, I fe el certain, the indirect r e sult of the propaganda work in which we have so ardently engaged. We du not only aim at enrolling increasing numbers of m e n and women in the Brigade; we are constantly moving with a view to bringing the value of first aid more prominently to th e public notice. We are encouraging industrial workers and employers to realise its importance, advocating its adoption in the elementary schools, and inducing the owners of public motor vehicles and private motorists to make suitable provisions.

I am further pleased to r e port that the strength of the Brigade in Wales shows an increase of over 700. There are now 7,563 registered members, not only wearing the uniform of the Brigade, but each taking part in the organised public duty. We have, no doubt, all seen the value of this service e ither in football field, the show ground, or the theatre, and there is no need to eUlogise on the merits of their work. In connection with the Brigade increas e , it is particularly interesting to find that 3 I7 juniors joined last ypar and sixteen new Cadet Divisions wer e established.

Without giving details of the Medical Comforts

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Depots, I should like to express appreciation of the help given by the Ambulance and Nursing units in this work.

The conduct of the Brigade personnel in connection with the general stoppage deserves our greatest admiration

The Priory arranged with the Civil Commissioner to provide qualified men and women for first aid work should the necessity for such provision arise and the majority of our members volunteered for service

Our Motor Ambulance Transport Service has proved a great public asset during the past year. The collieries were idle for practically seven months and, as our Treasurer remarked, we maintained the cars in full commission although we were receiving no levies. To have suspended the service would have been incompatible with the objects of the Priory as the cars are used not only by the minin g but by the whole community. Even last year an increase of 148 journeys were made. The total num ber of cases carried in 1926 was 3,297 , covering an aggregat e mileage of 63,631. We are able to record also a grelter number of collieries and workmen's lodg e s subscribing t o the service than at the end of 1925. The real value of th e service is proved by the personal testimonies of those wh o have used the cars. Not only ar e we constantly receivin g tributes of praise on the efficient and prompt set vice, bu t also on the careful handling of the pati t nts by the drivers , all of whom are qualified ambulance mtn, and the traine d attendants who accompany them.

We must continue our endeavours to link up Ev el Y colliery in the coalfield, r t mem bering that as the servic e extends so we can reduce th e charges

In conclusion, I would expre ss a hope that ou r financial position will allow us during this year to txt e n d our operations further afi eld and so increase the nation al character of the Welsh Priory "

V/ELSH RAILWAYS AM BUL ANCE C O ;-'I P ETITiON

A representative g a th e l iog assembled at th ::: Dri ll Hall, Newport-road, Cardiff, o n Tuesday, April 5th, whe n Welsh Railways ambulance teams took part in the annu al comp..:tilioD orgmis ed by the Priory for Wales for th e

"Harry Webb" challenge cup

The Lord Mayor, Alderman WIlliam Gr e y, wa s received by Captain Taliesin E. R ichards, Commission er for the Borough of Rbondda centre, on behalf of th e Commissioner fo r Wales, and the attendance include d Mr R Wilson Bartlett (Commissioner for Monmouthshir e), Sub-Commisioner Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., SubCommissioner C. T. Hurry Riches, Lady Staff Officer Mrs Hurry Riches, Staff Officer B E. Maberly, Colonel D Hepburn, C.M.G, M. D., Ambulance Officer H. T. Evans , Corps Secretary H. J. Leach, Divisional Secretary A. J. England, Mr. C. H. Tait (District Traffic Supt., L. M. & S. R.), Mr. H. Browning (Chief Docks Manager, G.W R. ), Mr. E. W. T. Morris ( District S Ecretary, L.M &S.R , Mr. H. Owen (District Secretary. L.M. & S.R., Swansea), Mr. N. J, Gayton (District Secretary , L.M.&S.R, Bangor), Mr. J. H. Hill (District Secretary, G.W.R., Newport), Me. G. H. Davey (Divisional Secretary , G.W.R., Cardiff), Mr. S. Elms (Class Secretary, G.W.R. , Newport), Mr. Iles (Divisional Secretary, G.W R., Cardiff ), and Mr. W. A. Wooding (L.M .&S.R., Cardiff).

The keen interest and enthusiasm of the competitor s added to the realism of the proceedings. The test was as follows :-

Scene :--A small country station.

You are waiting to entrain to compete at a competitio n at a large town 7 miles distant. Besides yourselves, ther e are on the platform the local farmer with his dog and th e

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wife of the signal man doing duty at the station signal box. SuddenlY the dog attacks the lady, who is knocked down and rendered insensible, but she quickly regains consciousness. Act as you would. Full equipment available. The dog g-ets loose and NO.3 is badly bitten on the index finger of his left hand.

Inj ur£es - (a) A severe scalp wound with arterial hzc morrhage in the region of the occiput.

(b) Pain and swelling over the lowest ribs behind with shallow breathing- and feeble pulse.

The duties of adjudication were carried out by Corps S urg eon Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, Cardiff, and Dr. T. Wallace, Surgeon to the Cudiff Emergency Nursing Division, and t he results were as under :-

1st Alexandra Dock, Newport (G.vV.R. ) I7I !

2 nd Abergavenny Junction ( L.M. &S R. )

3rd Neyland ( G.W R. ) J 57!

4th Bang-or Engineering Dept ( L.M.&S.R.) I

5th Carmarthen Town ( L.M.&S.R. ) ... J26f

The Lord Mayor presented the cup and medals to the

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which wac; submitted to Grand Committee on March 1st, by Mrs. Mackintosh, of Mackintosh, whose practical support and co-operation have been a great help in the development of this work :-

"The straightened circumstances and conditions which prevailed during the greater part of 1926, particularly in the mining areas, proved both the need for the provision of the Depots and the true spirit of sacrifice which actuates the workers.

year we have been able to show that a greater number of people have received assistance, and this increase is again maintained in 1926. The returns show that we issued a total number of 4,389 medical requisites and comforts for the sick room. To fully appreciate this, let us realise not only the unnecessary pain avoided, but also the joy brought to the homes and families of these four thousand people.

Two additional Depots came into operation last year

( G.W.Ry.) Team.

Th e also includes, left to right, Mr. H. Browning (Chief Docks Manager, G.\V.Ry., Cardiff ) Mr. E. W. T. :\iorris ( District Secretary, & S. Rr., Staff Officer B. E. Maberiy, Sub-Commissioner C. T. Hurry Riches, Dr. T. \Valla ce, Captain T. E. Richards ( CommiSSIOner for Rhondda), Dr. Edgar Llewellyn and Mr. C. H. Tait (District Traffic Superintent, L.M. & S. Ry., Abergavenny).

Alexandra Dock, a team of past renown, including three br?th ers and handed a cheque to the runners-up.

HIS. lordshIp congratulated the competitors on their achivement and expressed the indebtedness of the public to the thousands of railwaym e n who devote their leisure hours to th.e study of first aid, stating that the generous facilities prevlded by the railway Companies to encourage their staffs to acquire this knowledge had helped to make ambulance one of the most popular off-duty interests among railway workers.

a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor, Mr. BrownIDg said the general development of ambulance work in was to a large extent to the encouragement and assistance given by the Welsh Priory.

MEDICAL COMFORTS

1.'he value of the work of the Medical Comforts Depots established by the Priory is shown by the following report

at Port Talbot aed Abertillery. We are grateful to individual helpers for the working of those at Bridgend Crynant, Carnarvon, East Moors Cardiff, Llanharan, St: Schoo.l Cardiff, St. Athans, Sennybridge and Tenby ; whllst the BrIgade personnel are responsi ble for the Depot s at Abercynon, Abersychan, Aberdare, Aberaman Abertillery, Barry, Bryn, Griffithstown, Merthyr, N ew Pontlottyn, Pontypool, Pontyclun, Pontnewynydd, Port Talbot, Roath and Tumble. way i? each of these Depots has been mamtamed makes It Impossible to refer specially to any of them; but I wish to place On record the splendId and spontaneous manner in which certain of the Depots in mining districts, notabl.y Abercynon, increas.ed theIr usefu}ness to by providing nOUrIShment to the SIck poor dUrIng the mdustrial disturb ance: of. poor patients were supplied with reqUlsites WIthout paymg the usual nominal charges which

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The demands which have been made upon the Depots a nd the value of their work should inspire all those conn ected with the Pliory to use every endeavour to get De pots established in every town and village in the P rincipllity. "

Centre Reports.

CARMARTHEN5HIRE

CENTRE.

The follOWIng letter has been received from the Very Rto verend W. WIlliams, Dean of St. David's, at whose r t q uest a large contingent of Ambulance and Nursing

Me mb e rs from the Carmarth e nshire Centre of the Priory atten d e d the enthronement coemony of the new Bishop o f S t. David's, on March 1St:-

" M y de a r Sir Herbert Lewis, I feel it my bounden duty to thank you for allowing the members of your Priory to attend the great function here on St. David s Day, and also to express my appreciaof the inv a luable se r vic es rendered by them. I cannot tell you how th a nkful I am, and only wish I could give so r,; e of my heartfelt g rat itude. They added greatly to the dI g n Ity of the pro ceedIngs; they behaved admirably and were a real help May I ask you the favour of con\ eyin g these my feelings to Dr. S \\'llliams, to whom I would write if I had h is address.

I am, yours very sincerely, (Sgd .) W. WIL LIA:'I I S "

The L1anelly G. W R. Division has accepted with regret the resignati o n of S e rgeant J. L. Beynon, who has left Lla ne lly for \tbara, Egypt, where he is taking up the post of Traffic on the Sudan Government Railways. Se rge ant B e ynon was an efficient and able Officer and it is hope d his great interest will be re-asserted in his new su rroundings, where the Order's work is at present un known.

GLAMOI{GAN COUNTY CENTRE.

PONTY P RIDD CORPS.

The annual tea and social of the Pontypridd Corps was held at Treforest on Saturday, March 5th , whfn over on e Ambulance and Nursing members were en t ertalDed.

Colonel Idwal Jones, accompanied by Mrs. Jones, pr esided, supported by the following Officers:- Corps S upt. William Evans, Corps Officer C. Floyd, Supt. David Ev ans, Lady Supt,. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Williams, A mbulance Officers G. Kill, J. Dobbs and H. G. Williams. The Nurs e s were responsible for the catering and other arrangements were in the hands of Supt. E. Thomas and S e cretary R. Hewer. The Treforest Jazz Band contnbuted to a very happy evening.

AWARDS DISTRIBUTED AT CAERPHILL Y

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The Division was commended on the good work carried out during 1926; the Classes had been well attended and all the trained by Dr. Hunter Carson, were successful in the txamination. Warrants of appointment were presented by Sub-Commissioner C. T. Hurry Riches and the certificates distributed by Dr. J. Hunter Carson. Musical items contributed by Miss Lillian Barsley, Miss M. Grayson, Mr. Taliesin Moses, Mr. Howell Williams, Mr. F. D. Enright and Corporal A. were much apprEciated.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

MEDICAL COMFORTS DEPOT OPENED AT BARGOED.

The establishment of a Medical Comforts Depot by the Bargoed Nursing Division has been heralded with praise (rom all quarters of the town.

The new Depot is situated at 43, Park Place, Gilfach, where Mr. T. Llewellyn Jones kindly placed a room at the disposal of the Division free of cost. Ambulance Sister Deacon is in charge and a variety of equipment, such as crutches, bath chairs, air cushions, bed rests, water bottles, water beds and many other articles (or the comfort of the sick are available for the use of the public. The secretaries are Lady Supts. Mrs. S. B. Turner and Mrs. George Hirst, who have made themselves responsible for this new and much needed undeltaking. Great praise is due to them (or their enterprise and it is hoped the local public will not allow their good work to be bampered by lack of financial support.

WEST MONMOUTH CORPS.

Mr. George Barker, M.P., presided at the Annual Tea and Social in connection with the West Monmouth Corps at Abertillery on February 26th.

Tea was served by the Abertillery Nursing Division, after which a delightful Concert was given by Madame Hale (contralto), Miss Phyllis Russell (soprano), Miss Bessie Evans (club swinging), Mr. David Harris (elocutionist), the Aberbeeg Trio, Mr. E. Lewis (violinist), Mr. T. Casey (cello), and Mr. J. Hooper at the piano.

A pathetic incident was the presentation of a service medal, awarded to the late Superintendent William Padfield. Handing this to Miss Padfield, Sub-Commissioner Captain S. T. Beard, 0 B.E., paid high tribute to the loyalty and devotion of the late Officer. Service Medals were handed also to Corps Supt. J. Hooper, Div!. Supt. C. H. Sterry and Ambulance Officer A. O. Gibbs. Corps Officers J. Gibbs and J. Matthews received service medal bars.

The "Tom Richards," and "W. Brown" cups and "William Stewart" rose bowl were presented to the successful competitGrs by Mrs. S. T. Beard, Dr. S. Simons and Mr. George Barker, and a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, Artistes, and all who helped to make the evening a succe.ss.

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" efficiency awards were distributed to the Town merr:berc; of the Caerphilly I ohce Force at a social evening organised by the Division on March 23rd, at the Clive Hotel, Caerphilly. b Ambulanc.e 9fficer W. H. Crews presided, supported sy Sub-CommissIOner C. T. Hurry Riches Divisional Dr. J. Hunter Carson, Corps T D E n.rlght and Divisional Secretary G. R. Black Supt G' Gnf,fiths, Treharris, the guest of the evening' certIficates to the Police Officers.

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What Discipline Is.

"WHAT is Discipline?" I asked of a group of Privates, N.C.O.'s, and Staff-Sergeants, and with slight variation I got from each the same answer-" Obeying orders."

" N D," I said, " that won't do; discipline is not merely obf.ying orders; it is rather the effect that obeying orders has on us. Think it over and see if you can find a better definition." And one of them evidently gave the matter serious thought, for next day he brought me this answer: " Discipline is the training of the mind and by habits of obedience." I don't know where he got thls from, but it expresses exactly my idea of Dis.cipline. ...

The difference between Obedlence and Dlsclphne had not at first been recognised. If the two words mean one and the same thing, then the in our Constitution that declares the Object of the Brigade to be "the promotion of habits of obedience discipline, etc.," is tautological. (That's a good word fDr you-almost as good as "proletariat!") But the wise men who .framed our Constitution knew full well what they were domg, and felt the real difference between the two things.

Obedience means that we shape our conduct according to a standard that is forced upon us from without. We may dislike the standard and chafe under it while we are submitting tD it, but we can't help ourselves. We have to obey, and there's an end of it. Yet all the time may be longing for the day to come when that standard wlll be no more obligatory, and when we can please oursp,lves. I do not say that all obedience goes :10. further than this: I .do say that much that is called obedlence stops at unwlllmg submission to superior authority.

Now, Discipline is a much more thorough thing. It is the training of the mind to endorse the standard that has been set before us, and the moulding of the will cheerfully to accept it, and make it a part of those principles by which we rule our conduct. It is learning from without how to rule within; it is the training by which we come to guide life wisely and well. Without discipline we should grow up disorderly in our methods of thinking as well as of working; we should lack a clear purpDse JOT, having some vague aim, we should not know how to pursue it as at last to attain. The lack of discipline means confusion; the presence of it means order. Disciplin: teach.es us " how to do it," so that poorer resources, wisely. accomplish more than greater powers, JacklDg dlsclplme, can ever achieve.- J. W. B. in The Boys Brigade Gazette.

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FRACTURES OF BOTH COLLARBO'\E C;

A. C. (Cheltenham).-In a recent competition we had to treat a man for Fractures of both Collarbones. As the treatment of this combination is not gi\ en in the Textbook, we do not think that this was a fair test, especially as the competition was supposed to be based on Textbook.

Your protest is duly noted. Nevertheless, you evidently forget that though no special liI?e of treatment for such combination is s'!t out in present Issue of Textbook, yet It was permissible to treat first one broken collarbone and then the other as detailed in Textbook.-N. COR BET FLETCII r R.

EXAMINATIOX H OWLER.

W. R. (Neath ).-In a recent. examination a student, how he would arrest bleedmg from the tongue, replled :"Apply tournz"quet round Ol1/{ ue a m i kap i t q uie .l" V. ould you allow full marks ?

No; but we give you full marks for sending story. ext, please !-N.C.F.

!NCU BATION OF SPOTTED FEVER

H. M. (London, Canada).-Please explain why the Nursing Manual (p. 170) lays down that Spotted Fever, alone among infectious diseases, there IS no need for period of isolatIOn.

No period of isolation .is given use ty exists as to method of transmiSSion of thiS dIsease whIch does not seem to be directly contagious and is probably not transmitted by clothing or excreta.-N.C.F.

PLAINT OF COMPETITOR.

" FIRST AID" BY M€.>TORISTs.-Writing to the Army, Navy and Air Force Gazette, the Rev. Harold Buckton, Fornham St. Martin Rectory, Bury St. Edmunds says: "Has not the time arrived when all motorists should possess a knowledge of 'first aid' in such minor accidents as frequently happen on the roads. and even carry sz:nall outfits with them for emergencies? Local classes mlght well be held in anatomy. in the recognising of common symptoms and how to deal with them, or at any .rate how to make the injured comfortable until the arnval of a medical man. A little knowledge is said to be a dangerous thing, but I have reason to know from personal experience in being run over that a little knowledge may be the means of life."

P.M. (South Africa).-In a recent competition patient, whilst sea bathing, was supposed to have been attacked by a shark and to have had his left hand almost bitten off at wrist so that it was hanging by few tendons only. T.he detailed sheet required application of tourniquet to Radial and Ulnar arteries.

Personally I consider that this indirect pressur e should have been applied to Brachial artery, because, If hand were hanging by tendons only, there would be nothing to keep radius .and ulna apart so that pressure on Radial and Ulnar artenes would probably be meffectual.

The key to the problem is the site of. the tion and this is not clearly defined m the detailed .marklDg sheet. Thus if "hand" were torn off, the carpus still

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r emain to give support to bones of forearm. So while there might be much sense in your argument, you must accept the d ecision of the Judges who ruled that, in point of fact, pressure on Radial and Ulnar arteries could be maintained by tourniluet.-N.C.F.

CONTROL OF CAROTID ARTERY.

P. C. (Sydney, N.S.W.).-In a recent competition in which a severed Carotid Artery had to be treated by the competitors, the Judge afterwards stated that digital compression of carotid artery was difficult, and that the best plan in such a case would have been to apply temporary pressure and then to have picked up the severed artery in the fingers and pinch it, by which method pressure on wind pipe would be avoided. We await your comments wi th in terest.

The answer to your Judge is that First Aiders have ac tually compressed the Carotid Artery when severed and ha ve maintained such pressure during transport of patients to ho spital, whereby l l es been. saved. Personally, I th e practicability of First Alders In actual emergency pICking up and compressing the artery with their fingers, as is .C. F.

OF SCALDS.

H. W . ( Norwood ) In a recent practice we had to treat a woman suffer ing from severe scalds of face and hands consequent on upsetting a saucepan in which cabbages were boiling. The only materal available was bicarbonate of soda, clean linen and clean woollen underwear. Please a dv ise as to wh ic h you would prefer for dressing the scalds, the linen or the flannel.

I would select the clean linen (especially if this were fresh hom e from the wash ) for dressing scalds and would soak it in b ca!" bonate of soda solution before application. I would then ap ply port ions of the clean woollen underwear in place of cott C'nwool which Textbook ( p. I I::! ) recommends should be us ed to envelo p injured part. - N.C.F.

TR EAT::\J EXT OF FRACTURED TrBIA.

H W. (.I. orwood).-What do you consider would be the correct method of treating a Simple Fracture of Tibia, one inch below knee joint ? Would it be advisable to apply a broad bandage as in case of upper third of humerus, as it IS not possible to place narrow bandages above and below such fr a cture? Please advise.

The broad bandage used for Fracture of neck of Humerus is only of use, because it binds the broken limb to the solid t runk of the body. N I) you must treat the fracture named in way as set out in Textbook for Fractured Leg, placing Immediately above (and round) the knee joint the upper of the t wo bandages used for control of fracture. Such fracture wilI not become" aggravated" provided that you take prompt steps t o keep knee and ankle joints fixed and at rest.-N.C.F.

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The tetanus bacillus acts only in co-operation with germs of putrefaction and flourishe.s in manure filth-:-an interesting fact in connectIOn with domiCile of this patient. Perhaps, there, while he was doing '.' light the woun.d became infected with tetanus. Suckmg a pOIsoned wound IS a dangerous procedure (however vigorous be the accompanying expectoration), especially if there be cracks in the lips and in a case such as this it would not be likely to do any good.-N.C.F.

FRACTURES OF RIBS AXD COLLARBONE.

H.V. (Sheffield).- In a recent practice I had to treat a patient for Complicated Fracture of Ribs (left side) accompanied by Simple Fracture of Right Collarbone. [treated the ribs as set out in Textbook (p. 55 ) and the collarbone as on p. 56, except that r omitted the broad bandage round elbow and trunk. I contended that this would aggravate the fractured ribs; but, as 1 am still in doubt as to correct treatment, I ask your opinion.

The Complicated Fracture of Ribs demands priority in treatment as the more serious injury. You omitted the body bandage ior Fractured Collarbone and yet you supported the limb in St. John sling and placed it across right side of chest whereby you might have impeded the movements of the lung which was doing double duty.

All things considered, I should favour treating patient for Complicated Fracture of Ribs and keeping the right upper limb extended and in close contact with the trunk, in which position there would be little risk of aggravation of broken collarbone, even during transport because patient must be removed recumbent and on

A PRICELE SS MARKING SHE E T.

A. B. ( i'lewcastle).-I presume that you noticed the priceless detailed marking sheet published in March issue of FIR ST AID (p. 232 ) I wonder how rrany teams scored the 30 marks for diagnosis of from MIddle Meningeal Artery, the 4 marks for examinatIOn of cerebro-spinal flu id, the 3 marks for discovery of crepetus and lastly the 2 marks for ,. shave or hair cut." Taken singly each w::)Uld make a pleasing item for your series of Howlers.

I did notice the marking sheet; and I do like your word" priceless. " -N.C. F.

TRANSPORT OF PATIENT.

D. S. (Renshaw).-A patient, after treatment for abrasion of head, amputation of right lower limb above knee, and fracture of pelvis, requires removal on stretcher to top of an embankment which has an angle of 40 degrees and steps leading to top. Please advise as to method of removal With such a case I should be much on alert lest the l igature round femoral artery might slip and restart. For this reason I would give instructions for patient to be carried on stretcher-" left foot fO?'e m ost," in spite of instructions of Textbook (p. 178).-N.C.F.

DEATH FROM TETANUS.

L. D. boy shot himself in a finger

With a toy PIStOl. HIS mother washed wound with permanganate of potash solution and applied fomentations. healed well, and the boy (who lived in a mews ) light work. Ten days later he was seized with ID and died from Tetanus next day in hospItal. With of. this sort, would vigorous suckmg (and expectoratIOn) give better chance of removing the tetanus bacillus?

CONDUCT OF COl\IPETITIONS.

M. E. (Downwest).-I am training a team {or Dewar Shield Competition. I notice that the conditions definitely state that only the regulation havresac is to be used. As this only contains six bandages, I presume that for fractured thigh webbing would have to be used in place of extra bandages required.

In an eliminating competition last year some teams brought into the competition room more than six bandages

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and used them. Without doubt this is a great advantage at times; a nd i would be nice to have a defin te ruling as to whether or no teams are allowed to add to the regulation equipment o f the havresac. If not, I think that ha vr esac!> should be inspected beforehand, or else that teams using extra material, should be disqualifi ed or lose mar ks heavily. May I suggest that this point be pointed out to judg es ?

The use of "extra material" in any competition is contrary to the rules of fair play, and also to the conditions co ntroll ing Dewar Shield Competition, paragrapb 7 of which states that "the equ ipment of e ac h Team should be identical."-N.C.F.

VARIETY OF WOUND.

O. E. (N ew Cross ).-I recently treated a man for bruised and bleeding wound of finger and reported case a5 " Contused Wound." Our Office Clerk told me that 1 was wrong as there is no outward wound with a contusion. I welcome your decision on the point.

The term" contused" means" bruised." The Office Clerk, therefore. was wrong when he corrected your definition of variety of wound because you treated for wound combined with contus ion.- N .C.F.

Ap PLICATIO N OF IO DINE TO WOUN DS

J. E. ( ilarry ). -For painting wounds with Iodine, some ambulance men ins ert a camePs hair brush in cork of bottle and keep brush permanently suspended in the solution of Iodme. As in process of time a gritty substance forms on hairs of brush, thus treated, I suggest that cotton wool mops should t-e made and used with e ac h fresb application.

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The" gritty substance " being solidified Iodine, I doubt if your point is of any pract ical significance, thoug h I confess that I prefer the method suggested by you, the one objection to which is that it is rather wasteful of I odin e.-N.C.F.

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T HE Annual Brigade Competitions now Brigade constitute one of the most important Com petitions, annual events of the St. John Ambulance 1927. Brigade, and it can be said that since 1923 they have become increasingly popul ar. This year there were visitors from nearly €.very part of the country, the demand for tickets being so great hat over I,IOO were issued.

Competitors and visitors were tull of praise for the man ner in which the competitions were organised and cond ucted, and it must be exceedingly refrf'shing to those respo nsi ble that not one complaint was heard (rom start to finis h.

To achieve this result undoubt edly placed a heavy esp onsibility and much anxiety on the organisers, and t he y des er ve the success with whi ch their tfforts were rewa rded.

The chief st ewa rds and stewards were well selected, ma ny being wtll tried and efficient officus of the Brigade. All were carrying out one of the most important objects of th e Brigade, i e. corn bining individual efforts for the public ad va ntage.

The Brigade owes a great deal or gratitude to Mr. J Grossman and his technical staff for filming the tests and staging the supposed accidents, and for his untiring efforts to ensure perfe ct co-operation with the competition staff during the course of the competitions which necessitated himself and technical staff working into the early hours of Friday morning to enable the proceedings to commence at 9 a.m.

A of the Test papers clearly shows that Col. Ellis and his committe e of Medical Officers devoted considerable thought to the Tests, and we believe they were satisfactory to all competitors.

The Judge's Com mittee were also responsi ble for the

selection of the Judges, another difficult duty when it is known that medical officers of the Brigade are only selected to Judge in the Finals every three years. That they carried out this duty with equal care to that of preparing tests is proven by th e fact that all the competitors spoke in high praise of the thorough way the J udg es carried out their work.

A feature of this year s comp etltlons was the staging of Individual Practical tests for the first time, and every competitor was grateful for this innovation. They felt that occular demonstration assisted them and reduced the amount of imagination required in previous years to gain the fullest possible number of marks for th eir work.

Men of all ranks were pie lsed to see Colonel Trimble, the Father of the Brigade, present and acting as judge for uniforms.

They were also pleased to learn that a shield had been presented to perpetuate the great work which he has rendered to the public generally and Brigade in particular during the many years of his service.

In the hour of succ ess a tribute must be paid to those who for many years toiled in adverse circumstances to lay the foundation for all that was witness e d on Friday, May 13th, and the Brigade is thankfUl to those who carried out the annual competitions during th e many years which elapsed between 1897 and 1923.

The Annual Dinner of the Holbrooks Division (No.3 District) was held on April 30th, Dr. Rollason, Supt., presided. The guests included mem bers from the Coventry Divisions.

The A nnual Competition for th e "Pic kersgill Challenge Cup II will be held at York on Saturday, July 16th, 19 2 7. Entries close Saturday, July 2nd. No entrance fee. Particulars and entry forms can be obtained from A. Atkinson, District Secretary, L. & N.E. Railway Centre, 3, Cleveland Street, York.

St. John .f\mbulance .f\ssociation.

Inter=Railway Ambulance Competition, 19 2 7.

CHALLENGE SHIELD AND PRIZES PRESENTED BY THE S.J.A.A.

THE entries for this Competition were as follows :-

Utzg r ouped Raiiw a,},s. Cheshire Lines Committee 1 tea'll London, Midland and Scottish and Gt. Western J oint Railway (Sbrewsbury) ... ... ... "

Metropolitan Railway

Southern and London Midland and Scottlsb JOlnt Railway (Somerset and Dorset) " Railways.

Great Western Railway 2 teams London and North Eastern Railway 2

London, Midland and Scottish Railway II

Southern Railway 2 "

The pr f> liminary Comp e tition for ungrouped railways was held at St. John's Gate, Clerkenw e ll, London , E.c. I, on Friday, April n nd, 1927. The Judge ( Dr.. T. halliwell, of London) placed the teams in. the folloWlDg position :-

1. Metropolitan Railway 270

2. Midland and Gt. Northern JOIDt Railway 253

3. Cheshire Lines Committee 24 6

4. London, Midland and Scottish and Gt. West e rn Railway (Shrewsbury) 242

S. Southern and London, Midland and Scottish Joint (Somerset and Dorset) 2 30

The teams of the following railways will therefore compete in the Final Competition to be held on May 26 th and 27 th:-

Great Western Railway (Ne wport, Dock-street ; and Newport Alexandra Dock teams ).

Loddon and North Eastern Railway (Dukinfield and Leeds teams). "

London, Midland and Scottlsh Railway ( LIverpool, North Docks ; and Featherstone No. 1 teams )

Southeru Railway (Bricklayer's A rms and Wat e rloo "A" teams).

M e tropolitaa Railway "

The individual t e sts will be Judged ID private on May 26 th by Dr. G D. E. Tullis, of Hereford, and the team test in public at th e Connaught Rooms, Gt. Q Uf enstreet, London, W.c. on May 2 7th, by Dr. R. B. Duncan, of London.

The Challenge Shield and pri z: s will be presented at about 4 p.m. on Friday, May 27th, at the Connaught Rooms by the RigM Hon. the E9.rl of Onslow, P.c., O.B.E.: etc., a Knight of Justice of the Order of St. John.

Metropolitan Railway Centre.

THE distribution of examination awards gained during the winter session took place on Saturday evening, April 9th,

AI D- May, 1927.

in the Remembrance Hall, kindly loaned by the Metropolitan Railway Athletic Association, at their Sports Ground, Wembley Park. The chair was by Mr. G. Hally, chief mechanical engineer and chairman of. the Ambulance Centre, supported by Dr. Crowe, Fiske past chairman of the Centre, and other offiCials of the Metropolitan Railway Company.

Some 300 mem b e rs and friends were present enjoyed a ve ry bohemian concert arranged by Mr. Will Murray.

During the evening, Mr. W. M. Ballmgall, of the Company, distributed the awards, comprls1Og 2.8 certificates, 12 vouchers, 9 medallions and Sq labels, thiS total of 105 teing an increase of 100 p:::r on awards taken in 1920.

Special certificates for first aid rendered were awarded to Messrs. Rutland Ottley and Noble, also certificates of merit for the furtherance of first aid were given to Messrs Pitcher, King and Llngdale.

Mr Ballingall con g ratulat.ed the bers upon the high standard of uffi ciency atta1Oed, and Wished th e Centre every succeS5 in its good work.

Mr. Hally, on behalf of the members, presented. Mr. Ballingall with an inscribed cigarette case tog e ther With a pipe as a mark of e steem of work a.nd sym pa thy to the cause during his of chairmanshIp for the last seven years.

An opportunity was also taken to present Dr :?ond Mrs. Crowe with a clock from the of th e Metropolitan Railway 89). Division, S J .A. B., to mark the occasion of their marriage last year and as a small token for Dr. Crowe's servic e s surgeon to tbe Division.

Mr. Ballingall handed the Centre S ec retary, Mr. J. A Gravestock, a gold label by. th e Centre as a mark of ap p reciation for his services dUrin g the last month::;. ---._.---

L.M. &. S. R. Centre.

T HE Final A mbulance Comp e tition of this Centre . was held in the Midland Grand Hotel, London, on Friday, April 2 9th, the proc ee dings occupying practically the whole day. The tests were most ab ly set and judged by :John Helsh, Esq., J.P ., M.R.C S., L.R.C.P , of ter ; J. A. Henton White, Esq , M.D., F.RC.S, 0, Birmingh a m; and Gilbert E. Orme, Esq., J .P., M.A. (C antab ), M.B., B.Ch., M.RC S., L.R.C.P., of London.

At the conclusion of the day's tests the team from Liverpool North Docks (with 395 marks) were declared the winners with Feath e rstone No. 1 team (3871 marks) a clos e second,' the remaining teams being placed in the following order :-

Denbigh, 37 I ; Stockport, 343; Bescot, 3 28; Bangor, 3 26!; Bradford, 30r t Ma xlmum marks obtainable 500 .

The first and second teams will go forward to repr esent th e L.M.S Railway in tbe Inter-Railway Competition this month.

Sir Josiah C. Stamp, G.B.E)President of the with Lady Stamp, witnessed some of the work done dUring the afternoon, and were accompanied by Messrs. Follo,,:,s , Qllirey and Reid, Vice·Presidents, Sir Fowler, Mechanical Engineer, and of the profession. Many officers and others mterested 10 t? e Welfare activities of the Company were also present, mcluding Mr. A. C. Harris, the Misses Smith and McArthu r

May, 1927 -FIRST AID.-

an d Messrs. C. F. Cox and A. Jeffkins (Euston), Doctors Coleman, Gairdner, Mandall Coates and Moore (Medical O fficers), Mr. G. N. Ford (Divisional Supt.), Messrs Je nkins and Ramage (Carriage and Wagon D.ept.), Castlema n, Crofts and Hackwood (District Goods S. Roberts and G. H. Nutter (Assistant District Goods Balshaw Blake and W e ir and Miss Catto (DivilOn al Welfare SupErvisors).

Sir Josiah Stamp presided at the pr t sentation of tro phies, and in the course of his remarks expressed bis pp reciation of what he had s ee n that afternoon and his hlg h opinion of the value of the work that was being done gen erally. He warmly congratulated not only th e two no st successful teams on that occasion, but all tbose who h ad competed, and me[]tion e d his intention to convey to t be Board the favourable impressions whicb, as a n e wr om er, h e had gained of the efficiency of the am bulanc e o rga nisation and tb e exce llent work it was achieving.

The Cballenge Shields, Challenge Cup, individual p nze s to every memb e r of each of the eight leading teams,

Ambulance Centre was decided at Paddington on Friday, A pril 29th, when the eight teams, who had survived the intermediate rounds (from the 272 teams originally participating) met to contest possession of the Directors' Challenge Shield.

The competition was, perhaps, one of the best held at Paddington, and the work of the competitors was closely followed by a large nu m ber of interested spectators including many of the chief officers of the Company.

The adjudicators were Lt.-Col. F. A. Brooks (team work), and Dr. R Con on -R obertson (individual work ). The result of the compe tition was announced by the Centre Secretary, Mr. W. G. Chapman at 3.30 p . m. to a larg e ly attended gathering at which the Viscount Churchill, G c.V.O. (Chairman of the G.W.R) pr ;;. sided, as under :I Newport, Dock-street

258 marks

25 0 2-i7k

" "

Lady Walker presentin g the Shield to B ricklayers Arms No. l team, winners of annual First A id Competition of the Southern Railway, which took place at the Cannon-street Hotel.

gift s to the Hon. District Secretaries and to mem bers of the Staff who, during the past year, had rendered exceptionally meri torious first -aid assistance in cases of a serious nature, wer e then presented by Lady Stamp, who afterwards add ressed the large and e nthusiastic assembly.

Votes of thanks to Sir Josiah and Lady Stamp (propos ed by Mr. Q llirey), to the judges, instructors and ex. am iners and the whole of the medical profe ssion ( proposed by Mr. Clower ), and to the General Ambulance Secretary, Mr Gilbert Hill (proposed by Dr. Walsh), were all ac corded with great enthusiasm and suitably acknowledg e d; th us concluding a very notable gathering in the history of the L. M. S. Am bulance Centre.

Great Western Railway Centre.

THli: final round of the extensive series of first aid compet itions organised in connection with the G. W. R

6 Stourhridge Junction 7 N ewport, High-street 8 Liskeard 18 4 } " 17-+ " 16 5

It was explained that the teams obtaining sixth, seventh, and eighth places had each entered the competitions in the B eginners' Class.

Lord Churchill said he was sure they would all join with him in congratulatine th e Newport, Dock -street, team in winning the competition , and pointed out that the Directors' trophy had now been won on seven occasions by that team, twice by Oxford, once by Gloucester, and once (last year) by Alexandra Docks who were placed second that day, so that the shield had only had four homes in the whole of its career. It was most gratifying to the directors and all concerned to know that the trophy was so keenly contested and its possession so much coveted. On hand in g them the shield his lordship personally ccngratulated each member of the team and handed him ;:l prize of a leather suit case.

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The Carvell Cup awarded annually to the runners-up was pres(;nted to the Newport, Alexandra Docks, team by the donor, Mrs. Carvell, and each member of the team received an electro-plated cake basket. The teams placed third and fourth were awarded prizes of tea stands, and condiment sets respectively.

The" Henry Butt" Bowl was handed to the custody of the Stourbridge Junction team, as having proved themselves the best beginners' team of the whole of the railway. This team had obtained 6th place in the day's contest.

Lord Churchill reminded his audience that the Newport, Dock-street, and Newport, Alexandra Dock teams would represent the G. W. R. in tbe comp etition with the premier teams of other railways in the contest for the in:er-railway challenge sbield. The G. W.R. had not yet succeeded in bringing that trophy to Paddington, although they had missed it by a narrow margin of marks for a succession of years.

So far the proceedings had reference to the competitivt: and, to some extent, spectacular side of the movement, and Lord Cburchill then paid tribute to the valuable work which was carried out by members of the staff in actually applying the knowledge which they gained in lectures and competitions for the good of their fellow men. Be presented gold, silver and bronze medals and a number of certificates to members of the staff for exceptionally meritorious first aid rendered during the year 1926. It was explained that the cases were selected from a number in which members of the staff had been instrumental in applying valuable first aid treatment both on and off duty, in all of which testimony had been furnished by the medical officer ultimately rec ei ving the case as to the efficiency of the assistance offered. As each recipient came forward to take his a ward this medical testimony was read out by the Centre Secretary, and provided, were such needed, practical proof of the value of ambulance knowledge and the efficiency of those who had been called upon to apply it with such beneficial results. These awards were as under'-

Gold M ed al Award.-William F. Whit e (Shunter ), Cardiff.

Silver Medal Award.-William H. Kirby (For eman Fitter), Nayland.

Bronze Medal Award.-Frederick V Sneed ( Sheet Repairer ), Worcester.

older am bulance men to bring in new recruits. In replying , Lieutenant-Colonel Brooks said the G. W.R. standard of first aid efficiency, which had always be en a high one , was being admirably maintained. He made the suggestion that some of the old teams should split up, and each member become a captain and enrol a team of beginners Dc. RoberLlOn gave some interesting and helpful on the work of the competitors, and wished the winnin g teams success in the Inter-Railway Competition.

Lieut.-Colonel Salisbury Sharpe, who had selecte d the recipients of First Aid Medals and Certificates, spok e of th e remarkable efficiency of the work as revealed by th e reportr.

St. John J\mbulance Srigade.

Brigade Appointments, Etc.

APRIL, 1927.

The Acting Chie f Commissioner has sanctioned th e following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon John Dougall Ingram, M.D., Ch.B. , D.P.H., D.M.R.E., Crewe Corps, 194.27

TO BE CORPS SUPT.

Divisional Supt. Wesley Dale, Crewe Corps, 19.4.27

TO '"8E DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.3 ( W ESTERN) DISTRICT.

Alexander Watson Sanderson, M.B., Ch.B , Bournville Nursing Divis on, Birming ham Corps, 28.3.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Cyril Meredith Willmott, Leyland Nursing Division, Preston Corps, 9-427

Thomas Richard O'Keeffe, L.R.C. P., L.R.C.S.E., L.R.F.P.S. St. Helen's Junction Railway Division, 22427

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NO.9 DISTRICT.

A mbulance Offic er Charles Edwin John Marsh, Borough of Dartmouth Division, 20427

Charles Ernest Pidgen, Torpoint Division, 24.27

T O BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO. 1 DISTRICT.

Mis s Edith Curtis, No. 56 (Tott enham ) Nursing Division, 27.3. 2 7

La dy Ambulance Officer Mrs. Lily Alice Walton, No. 39 (Temple) Nursing Division, 1204- 27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Mr s. Lorna Ethel Atkinson, Daventry Nursing Division, 234. 27

Mrs Eleanor Quincey, Higham Ferrers Nursing Division, Wellingborough Corps, 25.3.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

MIs s Beatrice Mary Hutchinson, Ireland Colliery Nursing Division, Staveley Corps, 1104-27

No .8 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Anne Liddon !\fuir, Gillingham Nursing Division, 20.4.27

No. 12 ( IRI SH) DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Agnes Rutherford Gray, City of Dublin Nursing Division, 24.2.27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Co rporal William Marshall, No. 16 (N ew Cross ) Division, 21-40 2 7

NO.3 (K\STER N) DISTRICT.

Willia m George Bailey, J. H. King Division, Leicester Corps, 6.4 2 7

No. 4 DISTRICT.

John WillIam Cairns, St. H elen s Junction D ivisio n, 25.4.27

Arth ur Sharpley, North Manchester Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 13+27

NO.5 DI STR ICT.

Sergt. William Henry Hambleton, Chesterton Division, Halmerend and District Corps, 22.427

Harry Taylor, Chesterton Division, Halmerend and District Corps, 22.4.27

Sergt. Herbert Holdsworth, Eccleshill Division, Bradford Corps, 29 3 ·:n

Cor pl. David Rowbotham, Hemsworth Division, Puntefract and District 11.427

Sergt. Thomas Froud, Hemsworth Division, Pontefract and District Corps, 11-427

NO.6 DISTRICT.

AI D.-

NO .9 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Francis Annie Crabb, Ford Nursing D ivisi on, 29.3.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Miss Margaret Hutton, Be e chholm e Nursi ng D ivisio n, Ipswich Corps, 44.27

No. 12 DISTRICT.

Lettie Rutherford Gray, City of Dublin Nursi ng Divis ion , 24 2 2 7

TO .BE NURSING OFFICER.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Miss Elizabeth Wareing, Leyland Nursing Div ision, 9 4.27

No. 12 DI STRICT.

Mary Theresa Murphy, City of Dublin ursing D ivisi on, 16.2 .27

TO BE AMBULANCE FOR CADETS

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Joseph Corfield, Featherstone Division, Pontefract and District Corps,

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS. No. 12 DISTRICT.

Mari e Eager, St. Stephen's Green Nursing Division, 11.4.27

TO BE CORPS SERGEANT MAJOR.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Staff-Sergt. Frederick Hundl e Bradley, Liverpool Corps, 94·27

TRANSFERRED.

No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. A. Shayler from the Burton Latimer Division to the Northampton H ead quart ers Division, 94.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. A. E. Sheffield, Geddington Nursing Division, 9 4. 2 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer P. B. Corin,.Penzance Division, 26.4.27 District Sergt. Major J. Pawley, 264.27

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. M. Fletcher, No. 50 ( Tottenham and Edmonton) Nursing Division,

NO.2 DISTRICT.

(

In addition to a Medal a Certificate will be awarded in each of these cases).

CERTIFICATE AWARDS.

WIlliam J. Wheel (Fitte r ), Swindon.

Albert W. H. Cook (Er ector ), Swindon.

Walter Hayward (Fitt er ), Swindon.

Levi H. J. Davies (E ngine Driver ), Merthyr.

Eli Enderson (S ergeant ), Port Talbot Do ,: ks.

William Mumford (Pla tform I nspector ) Cardiff.

Arthur H. Jones ( Porter ), Card iff.

Percy Lambert (Supernum erary Porter), Abtrdare.

Edward C. Hancock ( Shunter), Aberdare.

Thomas Llewellyn Chargeman), Cardiff.

Samuel W. M errick ( Inspector ), Birmingham.

Sidney Dancer (Tick et Collector), Birmingham.

Edwin Neat e ( Ganger), Hullavington.

Edgar Newman ( Guard ) Cardiff.

George Nicholls (Sig nalman ), Reading.

William J. Rich (For eman ), Laira.

Frederick F. Scoging (Signalman), Alexandra Dock Junction.

Ernest V. Thomas ( Constable ), Swansea Dock.

On th e proposition of Sir Felix J. C. Pole, General Manager, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Judges.

Sir Felix paid tribute to the assistance rendered to the movement by the meJical profession, and appealed to the

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Edward Harland Noney, L.M.S.S.A., South Kirkby and District Division, 11.427

Samuel Littlewood, M .B B.S., Rufford Division, 22-4.27 No. 8 DISTRICT.

Nancy Roberts Lewis, M.B., B S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P ., Redhill and Reigate Nursing Division, Boro' of Reigate Corps 20 }27

John Caldwell Fergusson, L.R C.P., L.R.C.S.S., L.M, Isle of Sheppey DiVIsion, 14427

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Edward Griffith, M.Re .S., L.RC P., Tavistock Divis ion , 29.3 27

Harry Cunliffe Hopkinson, M.A., M.R.C.S., L.RC.P., Totne s Division, 5427

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Staff Sergt. Robert J. Hayes, No. (Hackney) Division 144. 2 7

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Thomas Henry Flanagan, St. Helen 's Junction Rly. Division 25.4. 27

No. DISTRICT.

Frank Wlddup, Barnoldswick Division, 14.4.27

Fred Powell, Biddulph Division, Biddulph and District Corps , 14·4·27

Sergt. Bertram Hill, British Gas Light Co. Division, Hull Corps, 1.4.27

Sergt. Henry Roberts, Gat eshead Fell Division, North Durham Corps, 3I.3.27

Corpl. Arthur Hayes, City Division, N ew castl e-on-T yne Corps, 31.327

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER. No. DISTRICT.

Hrs. Hattie Byers, No. 56 (Tott enham ) Nursing Di visi on, 27.3. 27

Mrs Rose Rodick, No. 14 (Crays Court) Nursing DIVISIon, 26.3.27

Ida Elizabeth Finch, No. 16 (Hampst ead ) Nursing Division, 29.3 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Mary Alice Lee, Leigh Nursing Division, 13.4. 27 NO,5 DISTRICT.

Mis s .Laura Cheesbrough, Burley and Kirkstall Nursing Divi.slO n, Corps, 23.3. 27

Marian AnDIe Rodgers, Ireland Colliery Nursing Division Staveley Corps, 11.4.27

NO·7 DISTRICT.

Annie Mabel Pugh, Oswestry Nursing L'ivision, 4-4. 27 NO.8 DISTRICT.

Miss Kathleen Longley, Hove Nursing Division, Brighton and Hove Corps, 22.4. 27

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. R B. Gulliv er, Calmore Nursing Division, 264 .27 NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. H. M. Groome, Higham Ferrers Nursing Division, 94·27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. E. Parsey, King's Heath Division, Birmingham Corps, 26-4 ,27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Cadet Officer H. Swann, Kirkham D ivision, 16427 No. 12 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. M. D. Oliphant, City of Dublin Nursing Division, 16.4,27

Appointment Cancelled by Ol'del' of the Chief Commissioner.

Transport Officer Hyland, Southend Div ision, 26.4.27

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No. 1 DISTRIC T.

o. 93 (Fi nchley ) Division, 293 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

St. Helen's Jun c tion Railway Division, 2l.4.27 No.8 DISTRICT.

Hailsham Division, 7.4 .2 7

Gillingham Nursing Di VI sion, 30 ].27

City of Rochester Nursing Division, 8.4.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Lynton and Lynmouth Division, 23427

Marlborough and South Huish Division, 2J.4.27

Paignton Division, IS 4.27

No. 12 DISTRICT.

St. James' Gate .:\fursing Division, 3r.3 27

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT

Leicester Cadet Nursing Division, 2.4·27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

\Vaterbarn Cadet Division, 12.4 .27

Cheadle Heath (Railway) Cadet Division, 12 427

DIVISIONS DI8BANDED.

NO.3 ( E ASTERN) DISTRICT.

Walsall Headquarters Di vision, 64.27

Darlaston DiVision, 6-4.27

dents will continue to receive the splendid support of their members on these duties.

( Signed) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D., Lt.-Col., Acting Comlllission er

No. 55 ( SO UTHALL) DI VISIO N. -\Vi th the object of further stimulating interest in the work, this Division arranged a cinema lecture by District Officer C. Hanmer, at the Gem Picture Theatre, Southall, on Sunday evening, May 1st, at which there was a fairly large attendance.

District Officer Hanmer preceded his lecture with a word of congratulation to the local Division on the progres3 it had made since he was there last. A ladies division was now an accomplished fact and a cadet di visi on had also been launched. These were signs of progress, and the ::>bject of the lecture that night was to stimulate interest stdl more, so that progress might be mamtained.

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IS to take place at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Great Central Hot el, Marylebone-road, London, N.W., on May 13th, was lleld at the Headquarters of the Preston Corps, S.J.A.B on ., atu rday, April 23rd. Six teams entering for the Competition.

Assistant Commissioner Plm and District Officer Bentall, ) .B. E" F.R.C S , acted as Judges, Dr. Pim taking the Stretcher est, and Dr. Bentall the viva voce and Individual.

The following table give,> the marks obtained by each te am :Marks.

Brierfield 519

Nelson 519

Chorley 468

Horwich 466

Crewe 465

Earlestown 383

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There are seven ambulances in the Corps and six hundred and eighty-five cases were transported during the year, ,,"hile the cases attended to, reached the respectable total of 12,554. There are also three Medical Comforts Depots and the Corps are responsible for the equipment and maintenance of the ambulance requirements in the nine Police Rooms which have recently been provided in Gateshead.

HOUGHTON -LE· SPRING.-A social function was held in the Ambulance Hall on the 9th ultimo at Houghton-Ie-Spring, the occasion being the official presentation of the Robert Anderson Silver Cup awarded to the ambulance division in the District, which has proved itself most worthy in general all-round efficiency and zeal, including the enrolment of new members throughout the previous year. The Division is to be complimented upon its distinguished success in view of the number of divisions which are showing praiseworthy keenness in the District.

'ttbe St. Jobn Bmbulance

P. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner. PRINCE

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. JUf\'E, 1927.

June 5th No. 63 Division, Smith and Sons.

" 12th ,,64 " Kentish Town.

'I 17t h ,,67 " Boro of St. Pancra s. 24th ,,68 " City of London.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. Johnls Gate at.2 p.m.

ST. JOHN'S DAY.

'l'he Officer s of No. J District will be pleased if those Officers from other Districts, both Ambulance and Nursing, who are coming to St. Johnls Gate on June 24t h, Will join us at tea at the Manchester Hotel at 5 p.m., after the General Assemb ly.

District Officer S. B. Piers will be glad if anyone who can accept an invitation will send his or her name and address to to him at :\0. 1 District Office, St. Johnls Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C.I.

A NNUAL INSPECTIO N.

All mem b ers of No.1 District are again reminded of the Annual I nspection which takes place on the Exhibi tion Ground, Hyde Park, on Saturday, June Ith, at 3.30 p.m.

All applications for leave of absence, either on account of illness or duties, should be made in writiRg to the Di vi sional Superintendent, who will submit the application to the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Area, for transmission to the Acting Commissioner. This is a very important matter, as members may lose their efficiency for the year through this oversight. A District Order will be issued shortly dealing entirely with the Annual Inspection.

The District Surgeon will be very pleased if all Surgeons of the District will book this date, and make an effort to be present on that occasion. Medals will be worn.

ROAD SERVICE SCHEME.

The Acting Commissioner Is pleased to announce that the Road Service Scheme is now working in many parts of London.

He would like to take th is opportunity of thanking those Divis ions who have so readily come forward to this urgent appeal for help, and set up stations along the roads where such stations were required. He hopes that the Superinten-

The lecturer gave" Bla.c k Diamonds," which dealt chiefly with the work of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in minlOg districts.

During the interval the boys of the new cadet division, who were making their first public appearance, paraded on the stage and were presented by District Officer Hanmer with the certificates they gai ned in a recent first-aid examination

At the close Dr. C. W. Seccom be proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, to Mr. W. Murch for kindly allowing the use of the theatre, and to Mr. Jack Peck for operating the lantern.

No. 3 District.

BIR,\UNGHA?-I,- The Final of the inter-Divisional Knock· Out Competit ion for the "\Vilkinson" Cup took place at Headquarters, 142, Great Charles Street, on Sunday, April 10th, before a large assembly of members of the Brigade and the ir friends The Judges were:-

Stretcher.-Corps Surgeon F. H. Maberly.

Viva Voce.-Divisional Surgeon \V. R. A. Line.

Individual (P ractic a l), L. A. N. Line.

After a keen contest the results announced by Corps Supt. W. E. Ballard were as follows :Snow Hill D ivisi on, 236. Mitchell's and 232} (Ho lders of the Cup). Headquarters, 171.

The awards were presented by :County Surgeon F. W. Parsey, M.A., M H.

NO. 4 District.

On Saturday, April 2 nd, 1927, the prelim nary competition, in connection with the" Perrott" Shield, was held at Rochdale. The successful team in this test, represented the District in the Final Compet itions which was held in London. They also recei ve the" Royds I' Cup (p resented by Lady Royds, R.R.C.), which is competed for annually.

Eight teams entered the Competition with the following results :Marks.

1. Liverpool 359

2. Hamilton Memorial

3· Birkenhead 306

The judging was very kindly carried out by Dr. Carse, Dr Mgt. Melvin and Miss Copeland (Matron), Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale ).

His Worship, the Mayor of Rochdale, was present and kindly took the chair. He also presented the Royds Cup and illuminated certificates to the winning teams.

The competition was entirely organised and carried out by Lady District Supt. Mrs. Tweedale, A.R.R.C., J.P., who very kindly provided refreshments for the competitors.

The Commissioner for the District (Colonel C. J. Trimble, C.B., C. M.G.) was also present, and took the opportunity of proposing a vote of thanks to the Mayor for the part he took in what was really a very interesting ceremony.

The Preliminary Competition to select a team to repre· sent NO.4 District in the" Dewar" Final Competition, which

The result was a tie between Nelson and Brierfield. An ad ditio nal test was given Nelson succeeded in winning first lace.

Assistant Commissioner Pim very kindly handed the Tw eedale " Shield (prest:nted by Lady District Supt. Mrs. weed ale, A.R.R.C., J P.), to the Nelson team, together with Ul tabl e Medals, the Brierfield team taking the second set of Tedals.

The whole competition yielded a really efficient display of irst Aid, and reflected much credit on all the teams.

Divisional Supt. Daniel Hall, of the Ashton-under-Lyne ) ivisio n has, with great kindness and generosity, offered to es ent a Challenge Shield for competition amongst the Units '1 mprisi ng the South-East Lancashire Corps and DiviSIOns, 0 4 District.

This is another token of Supt. Hall 's great interest in the • t. John's Ambulance Brigade, and the work of the Order in enera l. The spirit that prompted such a generous offer has l'l ark ed his ser vic es with the Brigade, which e-xtends over a le riod of 26 years.

Just recently Supt. Hall has been appointed an Alderman cf th e Borough of Ashton - under- Lyne, and this appointment a recognition of his long and valued services in municipal [ att ers.

o. 5 District.

The annual District Final for the" Dewar " Shield was hel d in Sheffield on April 30th.

The competition was held in the Edmund-road Drill Hall, a large num b er of the general public Assistant Com, ISS loner Captain O. F. Buxton presided, and the uniforms and pe rsona l equipment were judged by Assistant COrLmissioner If C. Chambers.

After a very keen competition the team from Wath-onTl.e arn e Division, who also won last year, were declared the ·m ners The members of the team were :Ambulance Officer J. R. Elliner, and Privates J. Parkin, \v Ba r!as, J. Poole, and S. R. Taylor ThIS team, in addition to repJesentingNo. 5 District atthe fi, a l competition in London, were presented with the , M ontague" Shield by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, who c..Jo grat ulated the winners on their remarkable display of first <lId No . 6 District.

The North Durham Corps under the able direction of Supt. Arthur Payne, M.B.E., can again report a year of ste aay progress.

b Since its inception in 1921 Corps has improved year y year and .i t is gratifying to note the apathy of the post war pe riod steadtly dIsappearing.

d The Corps now comprises nine Ambulance, six Nursing :'In tw.o Cadet Divisions with a personnel of fifty-five Officers' Non-Commissioned Officers, and four hundred and el g d privates, sisters, and cadets, a total of four hundred an an efficiency of four hundred and one.

he dnlls held average per Division with an av erag e attendance of two hundred and ninety-seven.

NEWC AS TLE ON-TYNE.-The success of a new venture embarked upon in the Newcastle Corps, resulting in the formation of a City and Tramways Division, was reflected at a smoking concert heid recently at District Headquarters, Osborne Terrace, Newcastle.

Since this division was sanctioned in March last, over one hundred tramwaymen of all grades have joined, and first-aid certificates were presented to eighty members who have gained the necessary qualifications. A further class is at present being conducted at the Ambulance Iostitute.

I n the unavoidable absence of Mr. T. P. Easton, general manager of the Newcastle Tramways, who is taking a keen interest in the work, the certificates were handed over by Assistant Commissioner Stanley Embleton, who laid emphasis upon the impClrtance of tramway men having a knowledge of first aid.

An interesting programme of vocal and instrumental music was rendered at intervals by the members.

TYNEMOUTH.-Arrangements are now being made for the equipment of the police boxes at Tyneillouth with first-aid material, the maintenance of which will be looked after by the local units of the BTigade.

WHITBY.-Four squads of members of this DIvision were rudely disturbed in a recent examination by an urgent alarm for assistance which was received on the occasion of the recent disastrous fire at the Royal Hotel, Whitby. Under Divisional Supt. W. R. Knaggs, they rendered valuable service to the fire fighters, and attended to minor cuts and bruises sustained by the hotel staff. They again earned great credit for the way they performed very exacting, and at times dangerous duties, and they ha v e received public expression of thanks from the hotel proprietors.

No. 8 District.

Competitions, 1927. The District Final Competitions were held at Hastings on Wednesday, 27th April hst. The successful teams were :-

Men, the "Three Counties II Shield, Littlehampton Division; the "Cotton Challenge II Shield, Folkestone Division.

Women, the "Cotton Challenge 'I Shield, Guildford Nursing Division.

The Littlehampton Division and Guildford Nursing D.ivision represented the District in the Brigade Finals.

A feature of this year's District Finals was the combined tests for men and women, the tests having been carefully thought out and detailed to apply equally to men and women. This system with only 6 teams (3 men and 3 women) proved to be a success, and enabled those responsible for the conduct of the competition to concentrate their whole energy on one of tests. It avoided long waits for the competing teams as Will be seen by the fact that the competitions commenced at 2.30 p.m. and the results declared at 5.5 p.m.

All competitors were full of praise for the excellent way in which were jndged by the following medical officers of the Bngade. Team Test ;-Dr. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant

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Commissioner, No. District i Miss Hodges (late matron, Reading Military Hospital). Individual Practical Tests: Dr. T. Halliwell (District Surgeon, No II District) Dr. W. Rees (Divisional Surgeon, No. District), Dr. J. Manning Walls (Divisional Surgeon, No. II District), vica voce. First Aid: Dr. W. Peck (Divisional Surgeon, No. II District).

Home Nursing: Mrs. Gilson Falwasser, Lady District Supt.

The competitions complete the District unit competition for 19 27 , and tbe Commissioner would like to take this opportunity of thanking the units for the support they have given by entering teams, the entries this year being a record for the district.

The Commissioner wishes to place on record his appreciation and thanks to the Brighton and Hove Corps, Folkestone Ambulance and Nursing Division, Borough of Reigate Corps, and Hastings Ambulance and Nursing Division for providing the accommodation, entertaining the Competing teams and supplying the stewards necessary to make the competitions the success they have undoubtedly been this year,

The Commissioner also wishes to place on record his sincere thanks to the Medinl Officers of the Brigade and the matron who acted as judges in the County and District Competitions.

The success of the Competitions have in no small measure been due to the untiring energy and service rendered by Mrs. Gilson Falwasser, the Lady District Supt., to whom the Commissioner and the whole district are greatly indebted.

The CommiSSIOner hac; noted with much satisfaction the number of officers and members (both ambulance and nursing) who ha v e attended the competitions. Further he was pleased to note the espirit de corps wh ich exists in the divisions and which was so evident by the number of members who accompanied the competing teams.

The Commissioner congratulates Littlehampton Division and Guildford Nursing Division on their success and the honour gained to represent the D istrict in the finals.

The handsome new motor ambulance of the Gravesend and Northfleet Division was dedicated on Sunday, April loth.

Prior to the dedication service, members of the Brigade accompanied by the Fire Brigade and Special Constabulary, attended Divine Service in the Parish Church.

At the conclusion of the Service, a procession was formed under the command of the Chief Constable, Mr. A. G Martin.

Headed by three bands the procession marched to the Market Hall.

The Rector of Gravesend dedicated the new ambulance and said:-

"In the faith of Jesus Christ, I dedicate this ambulance to the glory of God and for the use and service of the sick and suffering in this town and district. May it be a blessing to those who serve and those who are served, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."

Alderman Axcell as President of the Division had much pleasure in accepting the ambulance. He said that all appreciated the generous action of the Gravesend Corporation in advancing the money necessary to purchase the ambulance.

( I should be mentioned that the money advanced by the Corporation had been guaranteed by Alderman Axcell and Councellor Morris.)

Major W. H. F. Noble having accepted the ambulance on behalf of the Brigade handed it over to the Gravesend and Northfleet Division, remarking that he knew from past experience that he could trust the Division to see that the ambulance was well used in the service of the sick and suffering.

Lady District Supt. Mrs. Falwasser attended the ceremon'y. No. 10 District.

BECCLE S -I n order to start an am bullnce Division at Beccles, the District Commissioner (Major J. F. C. Hossack), accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades ), together with District Officers W. C. Smith and A. H. W. Moffat, of the County Staff, motored over from Ipswich on Sunday, April 10th. On the journey out, a stop

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was made at Halesworth in order to arrange for patrols fro m this un ;t to be on duty on the main road at Easter.

The meeting at Beccles, which was of a most enthusiast ic nature, was presided over by the Mayor (Councillor H. A. King ), who had supporting him Alderman H. Copeman, R. A. Hitchcock (President of the Y.M.C A.), Dr. C. T. Helsham, Mr. C. L. Hamby ( Borough Surveyor), Police Inspector Howe, Mr. B. R Sayer (Secretary of the Y. M.C.A.), Mr. W. C. Watts, togethe r with Supt E. Taylor, Ambulance Officer \V. Pretty, and Serg t Garrett (of the Lowestoft Division).

The Mayor explained that the object of the meeting wa to aSK those who had been successful in passing through th e class, which had recently been conducted by Dr. Helsham , to form themselves into a Division of the St. John Ambulanc Brigade He thought that the work which was undertaken b y the Venerable Order of St. John was worthy of every suppo rt and he wished publicly to thank all those who had bee r responsible for bringing ambulance work before their notice a Beccles.

Major Hossack spoke, at some length, upon the work 0 the Order, and reminded his audience of the history of h " eight-pointed cross which was to be found upon all the badg e > and buttons worn upon the uniform of the members of t h Brigade.

Dr. Eades made an earnest appeal for one and all to gi v services to the community by enlisting themselves under t h rules of the Brigade.

The Mayor having presented the first aid certificates some twenty-one men who had passed successfully, Mr. Mo ffa praised the work of the local" press" for giving publicity ' the scheme and gave figures which showed that Suffolk co m pared very favourably with other parts of the country whe p qualified" first-aiders " were concerned. Dr. Helsham offer e,' to become the Hon. Surgeon to the Division, if formed, a n 1 praised the work which Supt. Taylor, of Lowestoft, had do n in the interest of Beccles.

Mr. Smith then explained, at some length, the organi sa. tion and details connected with the formation of a Divisi o and Supt. Taylor looked upon the new unit as his" baby " a n.] wished them every succes!:. in the future.

Alderman Copeman said that he looked upon that day a red letter day in the history of their town, and return e thanks to all the speakers for their interest and enthusiasm -1 such good work.

The Rev. Hitchcock, in offering support to the moveme n , referred to the necessi ty for an ambulance uni t in a town li 1 e Beccles where there were so many dangerous corners. Befo re leaving, sufficient numbers were forthcoming to sign the rc I and ensure the formation of a Becc1es Division of the Uriga d , and, before long, a Nursing Division will also be added to t l e strength.

SAXMUNDHAM. - Although only formed about twe l e months ago, the members of that Division continue to m al e steady progress in their work, and under Supt. W. R. Mull e' some IS were successful in passing their re-examination, wh h h was conducted by Dr. David Ryder Richardson. In respo n e to an appeal for volunteers for the road patrol scheme, pra c 1cally all the members readily offered their services, and wer e on duty during the Easter Holiday on the main road to Lowestoft, north and south of Saxmundham, fully equip ped and ready for any emergency.

The county staff made a call here on their journey frum Beccles, and found that every provision has been made a s regards equipment and personnel for dealing with accide nts on the road.

IpSWICH.-The annual competitions for the "East Angl ia n" and" Elliston" challenge cups were held at the Boys' Munic ip al Secondary School, Tower Ramparts, on Saturday aftern oon, April 9th. In the mens competition no fewer than ten te a ms faced the examiners for the ., East Anglian" cup, while t h ree womens' teams entered for the" Elliston" cup. The town was alive with ambulance men in uniform from all parts of East Anglia, the units being Cambridge, March, Cro mer Hitchin, Felixstowe, Colchester, L.N.E.R. No. 2 IpS Wich, Gippeswyk, Ranelagh Works and Orwell Works. Nur s ing

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sending teams were Aldeburgh, Felixstowe and Moka of Ipswich Nursing Corps.

The judges for the men, Lieut.-Col. F. A. Brooks, an A SSistant CommiSSIOner of No. I District who was one of the p rime movers in pr?moting the competition in 190r, for the 5..,t :etcher test; Major M. McEwan and Dr. David Ryder \. Ichardson, of the practical and oral work.

T he Matron ?f the Burlington-road Nursing Home adjudicated .h e bed-making fO r the women; County Surgeon Ur. T. H. oodman, Haverhill, tbe stretcher and practical work, and J r. S. of Manningtree, the viva voce. large company assembled to witness the competitions

,n d the Mayor (Mr, C. E. and Miss Tempest, IISS J.P. of Aldeburgh, Major J. Hossack (District o m missIOner) and Mrs. Hossack, the Assistant Commissioner

r ( Dr , S O Eades) and Mrs. Eades, the Assistant fnr (Mr. Langley Jones of Southend), s trict F. H. Gooderham ( Res .) , Mr. and R. Parkln g ton, MISS Bohun Coulcher, Mrs. Pringle, Mr. and es, Rowley Elliston, Supt. S. CollinS ( Felixstowe ), Supt. W. ulley (Saxmundham ), Supt. W. Porter ( Clacton·on-Sea ) Miss l ead, Lady Supt. Miss Lloyd and Lady Ambulance Officer ss Drummond ( both of Fellxstowe ), Lady Supt. MISS Cutting

I a xmundham ), Ambulance Officer H Lee ( Colchester), Miss Mr. K. Badshah, and Mr W. Green (timekeeper )

I IS trict O !ficers W. C. Sn:ith and A H. W. Moffat together

\ th Sergeant. Major A. Lord acted as scrutineers, \' 'l dst Officers \V. Ramsey and A. C. H ll were r p onslble stores ; Lady District Officer Miss Bohun ulcher" aSSisted by Lady Supt. MISS E. Hart, supplied the ors With tea, Ambulance Offi cer J. E Death took cl a rg e of the orderlles for the afternoon in a very skilful m n ner.

'The mens' stretcher test was that of" A rr.an employed in w: Sh lDg the glass roof over a station platform, when he slipped al1d fell through the roof on to the platform. He has a wound o t he left temple and very free bleedlDg, and in it is embedded tl) fi rmly to ren:oved by "first ..a ider, " ,a p ie c e of glass, of wll ch half-an - m i h IS protru dlDg. , . HIS face IS pale and his pulse ra h er your team IS waiting for a tl ai n and g-o to him a t (l nc e. \ ou your havers ac k and stretcher w th you ."

The teams were reqUired to deal with a case we re a child, who had been climbing a glass-studded wall had tc n open the palm ot her hand, and also in falling had'sus. oed concussion, a black eye, and had teeth ou-t.

A - a mbulance team happened to be passing by and was called t(' th e case.

The results were as follows :-

" East 36 3; Cromer, 3-+4 L. .E. R. \ 2 343; HltchID, 340; Glppeswyk, 3 [9 ; Ranelagh c> .) 19, March, 3 14; Orwell Work s, 310 Felixstowf" 2 c ,; Colchester, 2 77 " Elliston. "- Moka,3 67; Felixstowe, 3 30; Aldeburgh, 319.

M ISS presented the "East Anglian " cu and MIS Rowley Elliston the" Elliston " cup to the winning 1 I n the of a brief the Mayor expressed p a s ure at belDg present to witness the competitions and the teams upon the high standard of their work I .- s a id was very to know that the 5t. John clde Bngade was gammg 10 strength in these days of so many ace ents on the roads. the Colonel it was a delight to him to be among th' m all once ag-am ,lD East Anglia and was glad to find that , . y had not lost thea knowledge of administering" first aid" he last as)udge in their contests. He asked them In the way they gave their commands in also M ajor Hossack thanks to all the examiners and o the Mayor, MISS Tempest, and Mrs. Rowley Elliston.

in Staff unite in their deepest sympathy

W. F F S which has been sustalOed by DIstrict Surgeon Dr. Frv er ha:ber through the death of his wife. Dr. D'ist t f een connected With the ambulanc cause in 0 10 fl C or a g t Surg e many years, bemg one of the first Hon ons to aD' I man h I IVlslOn, 10 pswlch. Although a very busy , e IS a ways available where he can be of service to

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hUID,,:n suffering. Devoted to his wife and a real family man hiS loss is, indeed, a very heavy blow. Mrs. beloved by all, was a very ardent church worker, and will be greatly missed ,,:t St. Clement's Church, where the doctor was for a long penod a Churchwarden, and he still is a lay preacher of the We, of the staff, often have the pleasure of hearmg him read the scriptures at our Church Parades,. and trust that consolation in his grief will be found by knOWing that we share with him his sorrow.

The main road from Chelmsford to Cromer was under the of the men of district during the Easter holidays., The CommiSSioner (Major Hossack) made a tour mspectlOn Monday south of Ipswich, whIle the ASSistant Commissioner for Suffolk (Dr. S. O. Eades) north as far as Blythburgh. All the patrols were workIng well a?d, .thanks to the enthusiasm of the Uistrict Store(Dlstnct Officer W. Ramsey), were thoroughly equipped With stretchers, splints and dressings.

Up to the time of going to press, the reports have not all to hand, but the response of some of the newly-formed to supply the personnel has beaten even that of the older A very striking tribute to this new venture of the Order IS to be found from the large number of motorists who saluted the members in their uniforms as they passed by on the road.

No. II (S.E. «C.R.) District.

The apP?intment Mr. W. H. Smith as Serving Brother of the Order lD recogPltlon of devoti on to the work of St. John that da tes back to 1895. Mr. Smith was the pioneer of a First Aid at Folkestone 32 years ago, and on his transfer to London 10 1904 he took an active part in the formation of S.E.&C.R. Centre which dated from 1905. One of the members of Hither Green Corps he has been pron:mently connected ",:Ith that unit since 1910. In 1912 he received the Centle Certificate of Merit, and holds the 2I-Year Gold Medal of the Centre, together with the War Service Badge. He responsible for handling some 35,000 patients In c?nnectlon with the Ambulance Trains unloaded at S.E.&C. Stat ions.

When the District formed he was at once appointed Ambulance Offi cer, and 10 1921, he was promoted Superintendent of the Hither Division, a position that he still holds. appomtment has given very great satisfactIOn to hiS DIVISion, although he modestly ascribes his success as a leader to the inspiration received from the devotion of the men he has had the honour to lead.

The Fifth ,Annual Dinner of the London Divisions to::>k on Apnl 4th. In addition to a full muster of the Staff and the Divisional leaders, a distinguished group of V,lsltor s attended. ,A splendid musical programme was prOVided IOterspersed With brief speeches.

Rye Division Annual Meeting listened to a record of much useful, work, performed. The Cadet Division is one of the outstandmg of the keenness that has existed since 1920 , has forthcoming from the public, and the DIVISIon IS well establIshed on progressive lines.

Appreciation of the good work being done by the Rye has been shown by an attendance of 300 people at a carnIval dance and whist drive. held at th,e Old Monastery, Rye, on March ,29 th when the prizes we.re distributed by Mrs. Ueacon, the Wife of the popular PreSident of the Division Alderman J. L. Deacon, J.P.

Supt., A, J. Green h.as received many congratulatlOns on hiS as Serving Brother of the Order. Mr. Green secured hiS FIrst Aid in 1907, and has been a member of teams connected With Bricklayers' Arms Depot every year since. He was .secretary of No. 10 Area of the S, E &C R. Centre 1911-14. HIS remarkable success as Cldss Secretary is well known. Serving ouring the \Var in the RN.A.S B.R., he holds the RN.V.R. Long

Service Medal, and is now S.B.C.P.O. He has received the Service Medal of the Order and the Gold Medal of the Centre.

Joining o. 45 Division .. District in 191.°, he organised the Bricklayers' Arms DIvIsion on the formatIOn of No. I District, and was put in charge in 1920. In 192 ( he was appointed to his present rank of Divisional Supt.

In Centre Competition work his success has been equally consistent, and his team were the winners in the .last Railway Competition held in 1923, under arrangements, thus bringmg the Inter-Railway Shield to the Centre for the first im e in its long history.

He was also the Captain for the No.1 District teams for the Brigade Finals, 1923 to 1926, when they were placed 19 2 " 2nd 1924 1st, 1925 2nd, and 1926 1st. This year he was in of the No. II District Team which won the Brigade Final.

It has been given to few men to take such an outstanding position in both Association and Brigade work.

Favoured by ideal spring weather the annual parade of Nos. 2, 8, and 1 District Divisions in the grounds of the Royal Military Sandhurst, another success on April loth. UOltS represented mcluded Nursmg, Ambulance and Cadet Divisions from Reading, Twyford, Maidenhead Slough, Windsor, Henley, Aldershot, Guildford, Redhill, Addiscombe, Victoria, Hither Green, Bricklayers' Arms, Tonbridge, Woolwich, etc.

Commissioner E. A. Richards, Knight of Grace, inspected the parade and to?k accompaniec! by qol..Lickman, Major P. G. Darvil Smith (Bn gade Secretary), Dlstnct Officer Lady Knowles, Assistant Commissioner A. G. Osborne, District O ffic ers Heesom, Batt and Prew.

The band of the 4th Royal Berks Regiment was in attendance Tea was ser ved in the College premises. The -parade marched back to Station for ?ismissal.

Div!. Supt. Fueggle, Readmg, acted as Adjutant for the day and discbarged his task with complete tact and success.

After the parade, two members of the Victoria Division were called to a man who had been knocked down by a motor in the main road. After treatment his removal by the Bagshot Ambulance to hospital was arranged. Unfortunately, he succumbed to bis injuries. High praise was given by the coroner and hospital authorities for the work performed.

Sir Sidney Alexander presided at the annual meeting of -the Faversham Division. An encouraging report was presented but attention was drawn to the meagre financial support rece iv ed from the public,

By courtesy of the Millwall Football Club Directors, tbe ;:;,nnual match for the Cleevedon cup again took place at The Den, New Cross. In the unavoidable absence of H.R.H. P.rince Arthur of Connaugbt, Sir George Courthorpe, Bart., M.P., inspected the guard of honour and kicked off. A closely contested game resulted in a win for the Bricklayers Arms and Willow Walk team which scored 3 goals against 'Nine Elms 1.

Sir George expressed to Div!. Supt. Green his pleasure at the smart appearance of the ambulance men on parade, and congratulated them on their first aid achievements. Officers of the Southern Railway Company present included Mr. F. H. W illis, M.Inst.T., Mr. A. H. Bull, Audit Accountant, Mr. A. Howie, Joint Accountant and others. The cup was presented to the winners by Mrs. Moore, wife of the Millwall Football Club chairman. Once again Mr. A. E. Feaver (donor of the cup) promised to give a set of medals to both teams. In add tion to his big business interests, Mr. Feaver is a wellknown Congregationalist, and a great supporter of philanthropic work.

The proceeds of the match are divided between the Railway Convalescent Homes and the Bricklayers Arms and Willow Walk Ambulance Divisions. Mr. W. R. R. Culver, Secretary of the Homes, was also present.

Deal and Walmer Division paraded for divine service with the civic authorities at St George's Church, on Easter Sunday.

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A detachment from the Hastings Cadet Division gave a very interesting display of .fir.st aid at the of th e Junior Organisation ASSOCIation at the Pier PaVilion , Hastings on April 1st, and great credit IS due to Cadet Offic::er

A. Stonestreet for the smart movements of his cadets. A number of same also exhibited specimens of their handicrafts in wood and metal, and gained certificates for "Highl y Commended" work done by them.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the followin g appointments, promotions,and resignations, within the Briga de Overseas during the month of April, 19 27 :Canada.

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

West Toronto Divis ion -Ambulance Officer C. Linfort h transferred to the Reserve, 6·Z·27 India.

NO.2 DISTRIC T Calcutta Nursing Division-Lady Ambulance Officer H Hamlyn, M.B.E., transferred to the Home Brigade, 7.4 26 Hong Kong.

HON G KONG DI STRICT.

A. Morris to be District Supt.,!.!. 26 Hong Kong Corps- J. Ra lston to be Corps Supt., 15·4 ::!6

Ho Kom Tong to be Corps Supt. ( Supernumerary ), 1.6.25

W. B. A. Moore, L.R.C.P., to be Corps Surgeon,!. I.25 ; D Valentine, M.B., to be Corps Surgeon, (S upernumerary ), 1. 11.26

Ho Kwong to be Corps Officer, 194.2 6; G. W. C. Burnett to be Corps Officer, 194. 26

Ind ia n Division-Abbas el Arculli to be DIVISional Supt.

18.10.25 ; A. H. Rumjahm to be Ambulance Officer, 13 3. 26 ,

Mir AlIm Khan to be Ambulance Officer, 10.5.26 D. K. Pillal , M.B , to be Divisional Surgeon, 15·9 25 Kowloon Division-E. Savage to be Ambulance Offi cer

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Y.M.C A. Div ision-Chak Tai Kwong to be Ambulance Officer, 13.3.26; Ho Chee Wing, M B., to be Divis iona Surgeon, 4.626; Sz -r:o. to be Am bulance Officer, 4 6.2 6 King's College DlVlslOn-Shm Lok San, M.B.B.S.,. be Divisional Surgeon (S upernumerary ), 19-4.26 ; Leung SUI San g to be Ambulance Officer, 22.4.26; Pun Ping Ching to b e Ambulance Officer, 25.10.26; Kong Kan Chuen to be Amb u lance Officer, 1.2.27 ; F. K. Ewart, B .A. , to be Divisional Supt. , 1.11.26

Kowloon·Canton Railway Division -I. ewton, M.R.e. S to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.12.26; 1. B. Trevor to be Amb ulance Officer,!.!. 27

Victoria Nursing Division-E. M. Minett, M.D., to be Divisional Surgeon, Ambulance Sister L. Heung to be La dy Ambulance Officer, I. 10.26; Ambulance Sister D. Lopes to b e Lady Officer, 1.10.26

NEW DIVISIONS, DISBANDMENTS, ETC.

The Chief Commissioner has also sanctioned the registr ation or disbandment of the following Divisions :Canada.

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

West Toronto Nursing Division disbanded, 1.1.27 Hong Kong.

Sayingpun Old Boy's Division to be "King's Colle ge Division " as from 7.427

SPECIAL OFFER OF U N IFORMS.-Messrs. Hobso n & Sons (London) Ltd., the well-known are offeri ng a special Ii ne of All- Wool. U Dlforms, wh.lc h will interest all St. John Ambulance DIVISiOn!;. See advertis ement on:page 30 5.

Brigade Competitions, 1927.

WHIL E sitting in the writing room of the Great Central Ho td it was observed that the motto of the hotel is "Fo rward," and on reviewing the events of the day it wo uld appear that a similar motto has been adopted for t he competitiom.

From 8.30 a.m. onwards streams of uniform members o f the Brigade, with their wives and friends, could be seen mak ing for the Wharncliffe Rooms. Many members of the public stood watching inclined to follow, because in Lond on numbers of Brigade men and women in uniform gene rally signifies a public occasion of some importance. It certainly was a day of some importance-it was Co mpetition D1Y," when teams from various Districts m eet to compete for the highest award in the Bri6ade, the De war" and "Perrott" Shields for men and women espec tively. To qualify for either, many of the had beate n over 250 teams in the their Divisional, Corps, l.- ou nty and D istrict eliminating rounds.

The proceedings were due to commence at 9 am., ..l od to enable this to be done the judging of uniforms c omme nc .: d at 8, 5° a.m , Colonel C. ]. Trimble and Dr. Corbet Fletcher being judges for this section. Although c ompe titors had been doubtlessly warned to expect prac•ically any kind of surprise, a number were more than surprise d to see N.C.F. in another roll, and from the thorough m anne r in which Colonel Trimble and Dr. N. Corb.!t F letche r carried out their duties, they will be remembered as the "pouch demons"; for elch team that paraded a chair was given for each man, not to sit on, but for the whole contents of the pouch. Th e article3 exhibited were carefull y eXlmined and cheCked 10 accordmce with r egulations.

Immediately after the U aiform Inspection the Comp :!titio ns commenced. Mr. Grossman and his staff were i n attendance and carried out their duties to t he entire satisfaction of the comp3titors. The mother a nd little girl acted their parts most efficiently, and the visito rs were charmed with little Aggie Brantford, who, one of these days may be seen as a leading" British Star" in th e film world.

Llst year it was stated that the organisers had done all that was humanly possible, and that it would be impossible to make any improvement, but the wise men were wrong and missed an improvement which the organisers intro duced this year (or the first time, i.e., the staging of the individual tests. This latest improvement was much app reciated by the comp;titors, because the supposed surr oundings were depicted, and enabled that which sho uld be done in a real case to be carried out in a suppo sed case.

Take the test for Bearers 3 and 4. How was this depicted?

A vis it to the Individual rooms revealed a square of chairs to repre·ent a garage, two chairs were marked " door," whib on another a frame was erected and marked "window." car was in the supposed rgarage, by a long box With an electnc fan at one end to represent the eagine; on the box was a label "Motor Car." Just be fore each team entered the fan was switched on and the thumping noise was identical to a running engine. A Girl Cadet acted the woman in the case, and was looking through the wlOdow when each team entered to compete. T he other tests were similarly staged.

From noon onwards well-known members of the Order Association and Brigade began to arrive, and during

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day the following ladies and gentlemen were, by their attendance, supporting the Competitions.

Lord Scarbrough, General Sir Aylmer Hunter- Weston, General Sir Percival and Lady Wilkinson, Mrs. Lancelot Dent, Colonel E. D. Browne-Synge-Hutchinson, Colonel Sir C. Wyndham Murray, K . C.B ., Miss Garford, Lord Islington, G.C.M.G., D.S.O., Lady Perrott, R.R.C, Countess Beauchamp, Major Colin and Lady Margaret M1CRlf', Colonel and Mrs. E. J. King, C.M G , T.D., L'idy Mountgarret, Lord and Lady William Cecil, C.V.O, Colonel and Mrs. F. W. Pixley, Lord Ranfurly, G C.M.G., Lieut.-Col.

J. T. Woolrych Perowne, Major-General Lord Dawson of Penn, Colonel G. A. Moore, C.M.G., D.S.O., M.D., Colonel

C. I. Ellis, C M.G., T.D., M.D.) Lady Augusta Inskip, Sir MackeDz ie D. Chalmers, K.C.B., C.S.I., Sir John Benyon, T. O. Mein, H. W. Fincham, Dr. W. E. Audland, Colonel C. J. Trimble, Colonel F. A. Brooks, W. Harvey S. W. Malkin, Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Davies, Major J. F. C. Hosslck, S. Osborn, Miss A. A. Bohm Coulcher, Lady D.O. No. 10 District; Sir George and Lady Cheatle, A.t. No. I District; Dr. R. Connon Robertson, District Surgeon No. I District j H. V. Miller, Co. Cmr. Devon; Mrs. E. A. Richards, Li e ut.-Colonel and Mrs. Chaloner, A C. NO·4 District; Captain A. Ellison, A.c. NO.5 District Captain Bruce Pearson, A. C. No. 5 District; H . L1.ngley Jones, A C. No. 10 District; T. Pengelly, Actiog A.C. Devon Dame Beryl Oliver, Dr. T. Halliwell, Dr and Mrs. White Knox.

Members of the Brigade are always honoured when such in terest is shown in their work, which in no small way encourages them to go "forward."

By o'clock nine teams had competed in both sections, and everyone welcomed the break for lunch.

During the luncheon interval the Southern Railway Musical Society rendered selected items.

At 2 I 5 p.m. the competitions recommenced, and at 3-4 0 the last of the men's teams had finished, and at 4.5 the whole of the competitions had been completed.

Arrangements had been made for the PClZ!S to be presented in the Winter Garden, and from 3 to 4.I5 p.m. was an anxious time for the organisers. To move over I,OOO people from one place to another meded much careful thought and organisation. The method adopted and the manner hy which it was carried out enabled everyone to regain their seats without the slightest sign of confusion.

During the period of the change over the Southern Railway Musical Society rendered further selected items and therefore the visitors did not have a single dull moment:

At 4.45 the Lady Patricia Ramsay, accompanied by Lady Perrott, Major Lt.-General Sir Aylmer Hunter-Watson, Major General Sir Percival Wilkinson, Col. Francis Pixley, and other members of the Chapter-General reached the platform through a Guard of Honour of Girls' and Boys' Cadets. The girls and hoys in their unique uniforms made an admirable setting to a well set-out table of shields, cups and prizas.

The Earl of Scarbrough, Sub Prior of the Order, in an admirable speech said that Lady Ramsay was a Dame of Justice of the Order and was well aware of the work of the Brigade and took a keen interest in its progress. He pointed out that the competitions that day were a culminat. ing test and drew public attention to the wvrk which is being done up and down the country. They also served to teach the members to act in unison.

He expressed the thanks of the Order to the medical profession for adjudicating the competitions and setting the tests and those responsible for organising the demonstrations.

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The Acting Chief Commissioner, Major·General Sir Percival Wilkinson was given a warm and sincere rtception when he rose to aonounce the results which were as follows

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later, and belore he could save himself the whole scaffolding crashed to the ground. diS mates see the accident and immediately rush to his aid.

Notes for Judge.-Patient to be found lying on his left side on broken rafters. Broken rafters and debris to be all round and on top of patient.

As team commences to treat patient, supposed foreman to interfere and attempt to dismiss the team.

Officer calls out" Lea ve him alone, please "

Ana further warns by"tanders to keep clear of the scaffolaind, e c.

And directs Nos. 2 and 4 bearers carefully to remove r a fters from patient

Then orders No. beanr to supply haversack, blankets, and pillows from tent

Test blanket to ascertain if it is strong enough to lift patient on, if necessary

A blanket is spread on ground to recei v e him

When he is gently lowered to the ground

Ask If any danger of more masonry or scaffolding falling

Officer orders NO.3 bearer to supply a stretcher from the

tent

Foreman here interp)ses and says "r think no outside help is needed, and that my men and 1 can manage."

Officer asks if he or any of his workmen hold a First Aid certificate

Offi c er says" You must, therefore, pleasf' lea ve the case with me and my men

General Examination

Wales)

The Eul of Scarburough announced that, in recog· nition of his many of service in NO.4 District and to the Brigade as a whole, the officers and members have presented to C. J. Colonel Trimble, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of his birthday, a unique shield, which be has offered to the Brigade. A'i Sub·Peior, he had accepted the trophy on behalf of the Order and had agreed that it shall be awarded annually to the team gain· ing the highest marks in the Individual Practical section of the" Dewar" Challenge Shield competition.

The Shield was won this year by the Cardiff G. W R. Division, Priory for Wales

The L'ldy Margaret MacR le Challenge Cup for Girl Gldets was won by the li'insbury Park Cadet NurSing Division, and each Cadet a First Aid Hous-:hold Box

The Boy and Girl Cadets who acted as patients received Swagger Canes and First Aid Pocket Outfits respecti vel y.

The judges in the Brigade final were :- Lt. C. W. B. Cock ill, Capt. S.]. C. Holden, Dr. J. M. Hermon, Capt. A. B. Macmaster, F. M. Hughes, W. BlacklVood, Major T. Orton, MISS Todd, Capt. F . Nicholls, Dr. R. W. Read, Dame Annie Beardsmore-Smith, Viscountess Mountgarrett, Miss Porter.

"DEWAR CHALLENGE SHl ELD" AND "SYMONS ECCLES CUP."

T EAM TEST.

Introduction to Test.- You have just completed the erection of your ambulance tent in preparation for duty at a fet e. A short distance away new houses are being erected. On hearing a shrill whistle you look towards the partly built houses.

Film of Accident.-Small houses are in the course of erection in a London suburb. Bricklayers and carpenters have reached the top storey and are building the roof.

The lunch time whistle is sounded and they the ladder. A carpenter, probably a little deaf, has not heard the whistle, but seeing no one about, looks at his watch and finds that he has worked past the regulation time, and immediately puts on his coat and hurries away.

In order to make up timl'! h e takes a short cut, not knowing that some parts of the scaffoldmg had been cut for re-erection

Officer asks N O.4 bearer c arefully to examine patient as follows :-

I s patient conscious?

Speaks to patient

Do pup ils react to light?

Are pup ils equal ?

Does patient object to eyeball being touched?

Look for obv io us s erious h ccmorr hage

Ask colour and appearance of fa c e Breathing

Ask if eye" are blood:.hot Pulse?

Temperature ?

Examine scalp fo r brUIses , wounds, or depressed bone

Exam 'n e ea rs '" '"

Officer orders NO.4 to ra is e heau slightly in case com· pression follows

Further examinatlun Limbs and trunk.

Officer orders NO 2 10 e xa mine bnlbs for wounds fracdislocations, paralysis, swelling, irr e gu l'arity, fiXity, and deform ity 8

If satisfied v: ith methods employed, Jud g e sa ysFract':1red Tlg ht patella ( knee cap) transversely, and dislo · cation of TIght shoulder.

Officer orders. N o. 4 to trunk for injuries, bruises, fractures 10 thorax, Spl ne and pelvis...

If satisfied with method employed, Judge s a ysSeverely bruised in several places and of course shake n but otherwise unhurt.

Officer asks if any bruises require treatment

E ffici ency of methods of examination throughout Undo all tight clothing

On return of NO.3 bearer officer commandsNos. 1 and 3 to prepare stretcher

Officer turns to foreman and asks name and address of patient

Is there a telephone handy ?

Is there a doctor available?

s there a hospital near?

Is there a motor ambulance ?

Officer asks if :vIr. Jones is married ?

Officer instructs No. 3 to 'phone for the am bulance; to hospital for bed .., '" ,

And to 'phone police station and tell them to inform wife

that her husband h a s met with an accident and that ambu lance men are taking him to Royai Victoria Hospital as soon as motor ambulance arrives , 4 Judge here interposes and says-" Breathing is somewh at

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ster torous and face is slightly flushed, and pupils have become uneq ual"

O ffic er instructs his team to act together and very carefully to lay the patient on his back, raise the head and shoulders a little and turns his head on one side .y a rning them to be very careful of right knee and shoulder

n st ructs foreman and one of his mates to procure hot water to fill hot· water bottles

l'l st ructs bearer to supply hot·water bottles and more blankets from tent for covering patient 4 Detailed treatment of fractured right patella and right ul sloca ted shoulder.

Right patella -

r als e head and shoulders

( traig hten and raise limb

bac k splint buttock to heel

pply two narrow bandages a:. per "FIrst Aid to the Inj ured "

I " ndag es round thigh and leg

C uppo rt foot off g round

sk f ice available ( old water dressing over fracture

Right shoulder-

S up port shoulder v. ith pillows or padding to prevent jo lting

When hot-watee bottles and blankets are procured-

O ffi : er orders one of the members of his team to apply

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h.w. bottles to lower extremities and sides 3

0\ er p ati ent with blanket 2

Judge here interposes and Look, there is a slight

Il eedi n g fro m h is nose. "

) fficer IDstructs NO.4 bearer to look at back of throat to s ee if there is any bleeding there

O ffic er orders - 0. 4 bearer to mop out the blood for fear of pat ient belOg suffocated whilst he is unconscious

R eso urcefulness

Ju dge says - Ambulance ha!: arrived.

M erhod of lift ng patient 6

Loadi n g stretcher -+

L oad.ing ambulance

O btalO more cold water and apply c ont inuously to head 2

Jus t .as is placed on the ambulance, he shows signs

o f return lD g conscIO usnes s Judge says-Patient is vomiting some blood.

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for which she is reprimanded. She moves from the table to the gas stove and just as she turns on a gas tap she is again reprimanded and told to do something useful.

The mother, unaware that the tap has been turned on, takes a taper to light the stove, and, in consquence an explosion occurs, which throws the mother to the ground' and the girl against the table. Debris falls all over the mother, who is unconscious on the fluor.

Notes for Judge. Little g irl to be found shaking mother when team enters. The patient to be lying on her left side with debris around and a rafter lying across her s ide in the region of the lower right ribs. Place telephone in supposed hall. Gas tap of gas oven to be turned on.

M ode of approach and action:

Officer details No. I Sister immediately to extinguish flames and to remove rafter from patient's side No. 2 Sister to remove child from mother and attend to the former NO.3 Sister to examine the gas stove and turn off gas tap then open window and doors

Officer to ask if there is further danger of falling debriS from the ceiling

Officer to ask if the chIld has been hurt

Officer to instruct Sisters I and 2 to examine patient fur possible injuries

Further action:

Sister No.2 to take the child with her to the hall, and collect with havresac, lint, wool, boric ointment

Return with child to kitchen and telephone to the doctor saying that there has been a gas explos ion at the S.J A.B. Headquarters, and that a woman is injured and unconscious and tbat the Divisional dress ings and appliances are to hand and proceed to bedroom for pillows and blankets and h.w. bottles

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O ffic er a5ks colour of blood 3

O ffic er say!' to team" Don t be alarmed " 2

I t is n?t fresh blood, but most probably some which patient has swallowed from back of nose

O ffic er giv es instructions to dri ver of the ambulance to proceed very 3 Workmen here hall a passmg doctor and report history and treatment.

(a ) Head inj ury-probably fracture base of skull, concussion and compression combined

(b) Dislocated right shoulder '"

(c) Transverse fracture, right patella

(d) General bruising and shaking Treatment.

Offic er explains what has been done

Sma rtness and co·operation of team

Co mpetence of Officer, who does no actual T otal...

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"P ERROTT " CHALLENGE SHIELD AND "CORBET FLETCHER" TROPHY.

TEAM TEST.

to Test.-You have been detailed to assist in the CO?lpetlbons and are at your headquarters on the morning frrangIDg the equipment. 1 he resident caretaker's rooms o,ut of the hall and she has !he door of the kitchen open. . e; little gal you know to be IDlschevious and your attention h IS rawn to the sharp manner in which her mother speaks to er. of Accident.-The woman who acts as caretaker to f?e dlv.lslonal hall, stands preparing the joint for lunch Her Ittle girl stand3 by her side fiddling with the cooking appiiances

Judge says : Doctor will be here in at: hour.

Routine examination of patient.

While the Sisters ( I and 3) make the appropriate exami· nation the officer asks the judge :-

Is there any visible hremorrbage ...

Are there burns on face, neck, or arms?

Is the skin broken?

Are there blisters?

Officer warns the Sislers ;'0 handle head very car efully to avoid breaking blisters? ... ... ...

Is there any swelling of the scalp or deformity of the skull? ."

What colours are the face and lips ?

What is the condition of the sk in ?

Is there any inequality of the pupils ?

Do pupils react to light?

Does patient object to eyeballs being tou c hed ? 2

Officer instructs one Sister to test for insensibili ty in detail, as regards-

Beeathing...

If satisfied with methods employed, Judge says-Patient quite unconscious.

Officer resumes inquiries to Judge, whilst Sisters still examine patient.

Ask if there is any deformity or swelling of the upper limbs? 2

Is there any deformity or swelling of the lower limbs ? 2

Any injury to trunk, especially the r ight ribs ? 2

Is there any coughing up of blood? 2

One of the Sisters (lor 3) is sent to telephone to fi!:.hmonger's for ice in case doctor requires it 3

Directly the wool arrives the burns should be lighdy covered temporarily 2

Immediately No.2 Sister arrives, Officer asks Judge" Is it safe to light gas"...

Instructs NO.2 Sister to light bas and put water on to boil

And then spread plenty of lint With bori c ointment and cut into strips 2

Further Treatment of Patient-

Officer now instructs Sisters and 3 to turn patient carefully on to her back and to place a pillow under her left side 2

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No. Sister kneels on left side of patient and very carefully turns her on to the unrolled piece of blanket, No 2 pulling the rolled portion out and unrolling under the patient, No. 1 then readjusts the p llows and tucks in the top blanket... 3

Offi cer tell; NO.2 to return to bedroom

Officer tells No. to roll the under blanket tightly to the the two sides of the patient

When the two Sisters return from the bedroom, the Officer carefully instructs the boys to stand two on each side of the patient to grasp the rolls of blanket tightly and lift her at the word " .Lift II steadily off the ground

Sufficiently to allow a Sister to slip the prepared stretcher under the patient.

Method of transport :

Method of lift ng on to bed

Readjust p illow at side

Test consciousness once more Ju<ige says: Patient moans and moves restfully.

Officer tells No. to restrain her movements g ently and to speak sooth ingly to her

2 Judge says-Patient opens her eyes and asks what has happened ? She has just coughed up a little blood.

No. Sister reassures her

Officer tells o. 2 to give her sips of cold water

Judge says-Patient complains of great pa in in left foot.

Officer tells No. I to raise it on another pillow and NO.3 to fetch hot material for hot fomentation 1 Judge says-Doctor has arrived.

Judge asks history, diagnosis aod treatment.

Gas explos ion causing burns of neck and forearm 2

Fracture of 6th , 7[h and 8th ribs, must probably involving the right lung 2

Sprain of left ankl e

Con c ussion

Burns dressed with l Int c overed with boric ointment, cotton wool and bandages 2

In jury treated by inclining her to right side and large arm-sling 2

Sprain by cold compress and material fet ch ed for hot fomentation

Tact and resourcefulness in managing cadets 4

Smartness and co-operation of team 10

Competence of officer, who does no actual work 6

HURSIN G SE CTION.

Arrange r oom as in Fig. 4 of H0me Nursing- Text Book 2

Single bed (free access at ends and sides ) 2

Place washstand, two chairs, and two tables 2

Make bed rap idly; sacking under mattress. 2

Mackintosh put on straight and taut and tu cked under mattress at top and bottom ... 2

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prepared lint is ready, removing temporary bandage as needed, covering the lint WIth wool and bandages 6 Judge says: Patient's bedroom is close to her.

Officer instructs No.2 to take the little girl and begin to prepare the patient's bedroom 2

NO.3 is sent to betp directly the dressings are finished... 2

N o. I is instructed to put the right arm into a large armsling

Then remove the lefe stocking and wrap the ankle in a cold compress 2

Offi c er asks if any help is available to lift patient? • I

" tells NO.2 to test consciousness again 2

" sends little girl to fetch the boys

" asks if there is a stretcher in the hall ?

Officer sends the boys to get the stretcher

Officer tells the boys to prepare it and gives instructions how... 3

Officer inspects stretcher before use

Offic er tells No. I Sister tLl roll blanket in half, longways, and to place therolled edgealongthepatient's left side

Officer then to call NO.2 Sister to help No. I Sister to turn patient on to it

U nder blanket and over this an undersheet 2

Both taut and tucked all round under mattress 2

Bolster in case placed close to head of bed 2

Mackintosh drawsheet from under bolster to knees

Cotton drawsheet folded len g thwise and Wider than mackintosh and equal in length to J! widths of bed

One end tucked in 00 one side

The other folded smoothly and tu c ked away

Or hanging freely as a pinned roll

PIllow in slip lower edge projecting beyond the bolster 2

Top sheet long enough for its upper end I

To turn down and its lower end . ..

To be tucked away under mattress

Blankets (2) brought up a little above the lower edt;e of pillow 2

Light and porous quilt covering whole I

I mprov is e cradle to relieve weight of bedclothes on in ju red ankle 3

Place reception blanket to protect bedclothes 2

Top clothes untucked, f olded and removed from the bed to receive patient, who will be placed on the bed in blankets 2

Remove pillows and bolster so as to keep patient's head 2

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PRIORY FOR WALES. Brigade News.

APPOI NTMENTS, APRIL, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

T o be Corps Surgeon.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CENTRE.

Divisio nal Surgeon Dr. John Ferguson, M.D. Taff Valley Corps, 2.5 27

T o be Divisional Superintendents.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY C ENTRE.

P riv a te Edward Harries, Resolven Division, 25 27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

A mbulance Offic er Thomas J. Hughes Bedlinog Division, 25 2 7 '

Am bulance Offic er W illiam J. Morris, Cefn Coed Division, 2.5. 2 7

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Amb ulance Offi.:er John H. Wtlcox, Tredegar Division, 2.5 27

BOROUGH OF RHON DDA CENTRE.

A mbulance Officer William ]. Ledbury, Cambrian Colliery DIvision, 2.527

ro be Ambulance Officers

CITY OF CARDIFF CEN TRE.

Staff Sergeant G eorge W. Miller, Cardiff City Division, 7 4 .27

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

S ergeant Edward H. Evans, Penybank D ivi s ion, 243. 2 7

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

P riva te Wtlliam Thatch er, Resolven Divis io n, 2 4. 2 7

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Se rgea nt Ernest Powell, Tredegar D iv is ion, 193.27

T o be Am bulance Officer for Cadets.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

P riv ate Evan ]. Davies, Rhymney Division, 19.4. 2 7 o be Sergeants.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Corpo ral Ernest E. ] ohnson, Cardiff City D iv ision, 704- 27 GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

P riva te Walter Riding, Resolven Division, 11.4. 27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CENTRE. Morfryn Griffiths, Merthyr Borough DIVISIon, 7-4 .27

T o be Corporals.

CITY OF CARDI FF CENTRE.

P riva te Charles Redbourne, Cardiff City Division, 7-4-27

" Thomas L. Dayment,,,,, " "

CARMARTHENSHIRE C ENTRE

Pr ivai e David B. Davies, Penybank Division, 24.3.:27 ., "J. Thomas,,, " " GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Fr iV dte Thumas Thomas, Resolven Division, 2-4. 27

" Pickford,,, 11427

" VIc tor Davies " " "

To be Divisional Secretaries.

CITY OF CARDIF F CENTRE.

Private Bertie Stephens, Cardiff Great Western D ivi sion, 7 4 27 MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Private Thomas Jones, Tredegar Division, 233.27

To be Divisional Treasurer.

CI TY OF CARDIFF CENT RE.

Private Eugene S. J osty, Card iff Great Western Division, 7.4. 2 7

To be Cadet Sergeant.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Cadet Myrddyn Jones, Rhymney Cadet Division, 19.3 2 7

To be Cadet Corporals.

CITY OF CARDI FF CENTR E

Cadet William J. Thomas, Cardiff City Cadet Division, 7.4. 2 7 MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Cadet Abram Cook, Rhymney Cadet Division, 19.3. 2 7 " Evan A. Edwards, Rhymney Cadet Division, 193. 27 Division

G LAMORGAN COUNTY C ENTRE

Liangeinor Division, 26.227

Cadet Divisions R.egistered.

CARMARTHEN SHIR R CENTRE.

Penygroes, 11.4.27

GL AMORGAN COUNTY CE.NTRE. Ogmore Vale, 8-427

Death.

BOROUGH OF RHONO DA CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer B. Lewis, Llwynypia Division, 30 4.27

General Interest.

WELSH BRIGADE COMPETITIONS.

Selected teams of Brigade members from the various Ce.ntres of the. Priory took part in the annual Welsh BrIgade competitions, at the Drill Hall, Newport-road, Ca.rdlff, on Saturday. ApJil 3 0th Kee.n shown as the competitions were of preltmlDary tests which have been held 10 all dlstncts to select an am bulance and nursing team to represent .of the County, City and Borough Centres of .the Pnory In the competitions (or the "Llandinam" Shield and "Arthu.r Memorial" Cup, which are regarded by the BrIgade In Wales as the blue riband of am bulance work.

c?ntests were watched by a large and interested In.eludlng Mr. Lewis Loughor, M.P., accompaDled by MISS C. V)ughor, who were received by Mr. A

G. E. J. (ex-Commissioner (or N on behalf the PnncIpal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales; I:lt;ut.-Colon.e l Thom.ls Wallace, M.D., Cardiff; CommissIOner R WIlson Monmouthsbire; Miss Marjorie Bartlett; CommISSIoner G. Campbell Oliver, Newport;

Commissioner Capt. T. E Richards, Rhondda; Commis· sioner E. D. ] ones, Carmarthenshire; Sub Commissioner

C. T. Hurry Riches, Caerphilly; L1.dy Staff Officer Mrs. Hurry Riches; Sub CommisslOner Capt. S. T. Beard, O.B.E., Abergavenny; Corps Supt G. H. Benson James, Maesteg; Corps Officer J. Rickards, Pontypool; Corps Secretary J. Leach, Tredegar; Lady Corps Supt. Miss A. Fletcher, Cardiff; Dr Rees Jones, CardIff; Staff Officer GJmer L Davies and Mrs. Davies, Mountain Ash; Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, Ambulance Officer H. T. Evans, Ladv Ambulance Officer Miss G. Richards, Cudiff; Mr. L Fudge, Newport.

The stretcher test for the "Llandinam" Shield was as follows :-

Two labourers are engaged in demolishing an old building. Suddenly the scaffolding collapses and both men fall heav il y to the ground. Render First Aid.

o. I Card.-This man lies perfectly still. He has a small cut on the head. Bleeding slight.

No. 2 Card.-Severe pain in his left elbow. A wound with arterial h rem orrhage from the left auxiliary artery.

Eight teams competed, and the Judges, Corpi Surgeons E. Simons A. V. Newton (Pootycymmer), and Edgar Llewelly (CardIff), made the following awards :-

Card iff Great Western (Cardiff) 23 0

Cross Hands (Carmathenshire ) 22S!

Llwynpia ( Rhondda ) 222

Celynen Colliery (Mo nmouthsh ir e ) 20 9

Newport High Street Railway (N ewpon ) 20 4

Kenfig Hill (G lamorgan County)

Duffryn Aman ( Aberdare ) ... 193

Dowlais (M erthyr Tydfiil ) 122

The following test was prepared for the Nursing Competilion, which was judged by Corps Surg e on J. Pross e r Davies (Hengoed) and Divisional Surgeon R. H Longmoor (Cardiff) :-

Your team is on the way to a competition fully e quip ped. You are passing the swimm ing baths and a per son runs out asking if you can help with a case of a lady bather who has just been rescued from the water. Whilst running along the edge of the baths the lady, a non-swimmer, tell heavily on her left side and then into e ig ht feet of water, being rescued with difficulty. On entering the building you find the lady laid out on the s ide of the sw imming baths. Respirat ion has stopped. Deal with the case. Card (a). Patient recovers consciousness and complains of a sharp pain under the left breast on breathing.

The results were announced as under :-

Cardiff Emergency (Cardiff) 207

Aberdare (Aberdare ) 19 2 3

Pontypool (M onmouthshire ) 18 9£

Kenfig Hill (Glam organ County ) J86i

Ammanford ( Carmarthenshire) 178

Brynhyfryd (Swansea ) I73!

The presentation of the trophies and prizes was performed by Mr. Lewis Loughor, M. P., who congratulated the teams and expressed his great admiration of the services render{ d to the community by the St. J 0[10 A mbulance Brigade. He was delighted to have the pleasure of presenting the trophies to two teams from his own city and said that Wales now looked to these Cardiff teams, whose success had secured to them the honour of representing the Priory in the Brigade competitions in London on May 13th, to bring back the " Dewar" shield and" Perrott" cup. Mr. Lewis Loughor then handed a warrant of appointment to Dr. Edgar

Llewellyn, congratulating him on his promotion to the rank of Corps Surgeon.

Mr. G. Campbell Oliver proposed a vote of to Mr. Loughor for being present and interesting himself in their work. This was second e d by Mr. E. D. Jones. Responding, Mr. Lewis Loughor asked the audience to support him in a vote of thanks to the doctors for judging.

" SHIELD COMPETITION.

The annual comp etition organised by the Abertillery Division for t he" Ince " challenge shield for teams of men holding St. John first aid certificates will take piace on Whit Tuesday, 7th June, at Abertillery Early application should be made L y intending competitors to Divisional Secretary A. O. Gibbs, I, Victoria -street, B lre uan Gwent, A bertillery.

COMPE T ITIONS AT R OYAL AGRICULTURAL S HOW.

Ambulance Compe titions are again an important feature of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's Show which this year is to be held at Swansea.

The programme for Tuesday, 2nd August, includes three contests which the Priory is organising at th e request of the Society.

1. Silver challenge shield, open to t e ams of men in Wales a nd Monmouthshire, the members of which must hold a first aid c e rtificate of a recognised Society.

2. Silver challenge cup, open to teams of ladies in Wales and Monmouthshire, the members of which must hold a first aid and home nursing certificate of a recognis e d Society

3 "Arnallt Jones" shield, op{n to teams of boy cadets in Wales and Monmouthshire, the members of which must hold a first aid junior certificate of the Order of St. John

Monetary prizes will be awarded to the first and second teams in each case.

The inclusion of a Cadet Competition is an innovation so far as the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is conce rned, and as this is th e first occasion for tlJe shield presented by th e Commissioner for G lamor ga n, Colonel J. Arnallt JOotS, M.D., K.H.S., Y.D., to be contested, it Will no doubt prove a great a ttraction to the rapidly increasing number of junior memb e rs of th e St. John Ambulance Brigad e in Wales

Centre Reports.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

On Saturday, 26th March, at the Aberaman Welfare Pavilion, t he Cynon Valley Corps held their annual competitions for the "Gomer Davies /I shield, the "Ogilvie" cup and the "Mine" bowl. The judges were : Corps SurgEOn J. C. Ogilvie, Aberdare; Dr. Martin, Cwmaman; Dr. C. B. F. Millar, Cwmaman ; Dr. Williams, Abercynon ; and Dr. J. M. Wilson, Aberdare.

The result waS-1st Aberdare, 125 marks; 2nd, Cwmaman, 120t marks.

For the" Ogilvip." Cup two teams competed. Aberdare was successful with 159 marks; Aberaman obtaining II8.

The chief evtnt was the competition for the" Milne /I bowl. The following marks were obtained :-lst, Dyffryn Aman, 177; 2nd Aberdare, 164; 3rd Dyffryn Aman, No.2, 107. ,I

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Mrs. Gomer Davies, Mountain Ash presented the trophies and priz,:s. A vote of thanks V:as proposed to the poctors by Mr. H. J. Morris, and seconded by Supt. DaVid Evans. Tea wa') provided by the Dyffryn Aman Nursing Division.

The winners of the "Milne II Bowl and "Gomer Davies II Shield represented the Aberdare Centre in the Final Brigade Competitions in Cardiff on Ap r il 30th.

CARMARTHEN5HIRE CENTRE.

Great interest was taken in the Annual Ambulance C nampionship Competitions of the Amman Valley Corps held at Ammanford on Saturday, April 9th. Among those present were: The Hon. Mrs. Hunter, Abermorlais . Mi s:) Morris, Carmarthen; Mrs. Bm Evans, Brithdir C ommISSioner E. D J o nes, Dr. Thomas, Llandebie; Dr. L. E. Ammanford; Mr. Harold Jones,

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" Dyffryn II Shield, 1st Cross Hands A 134; 2nd Kenfig, 132; 3rd Ystradgynlais, 112 ; 4th Ammanford, 109; 5th Garnant, 106 ; 6th Pcnygroe3, J04; 71h Cross Hands B, 9Z ; 8th M1nd Nickel, 90 ; Tirbacb, 8z

GLAMOROAN COUNTY CENTRE.

ANNUAL DINNER AT SEVEN SISTERS.

Over seventy guests att e nded the Annual of the Onllwyn Sisters D ivision at the Seven Sisters Hotel on March 31st, at which Sub-C')mmission D. Martin Evans Bevan, presided. The guests included Alderman Daniel Daniels, J.P., Mrs. Bickerton-Edwards, Mr. E. Evans Bevan, Miss Mary Evans Bevan, Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Dr. Hughes and Staff Officer A. J. Esmond.

The Service Medal of the Order, was handed by the Sub-Commissioner to Ambulance Officer T. Williams, and a gold-mounted ebony walking stick presented to Supt.

" Llandinam " Shield Winners.

Seated-Dr. Rees Jones (left) and Mr. H. Brown (rig ht) Standi,:R., .l eft to righ t. Pte. S. R. Almond, Pte. R. Chappell, Corpl. H. 'Fowler (c apta i n )

DIVISIonal Superintendent W. E. Cotter, Pte. E. Newman and Pte. H. E. Edwards.

Dyffryn ; Staff Officer T. D. J eokins. The Joint Secr&taries were Messrs E. V. Williams and B Richards. The Judges, Dr. T. W. David, Manordeilo ; Dr. Tudor Lle we llyn, Pontardawe ; Dr. J. H Rees, Glanaman Dr. W M. Lloyd, Llandebie, and Dr. G. S. Phillips )

G made the following awards '

II Ladies' Cup" with brooch(s for each member of the winning team. 1st Ammanford B, 175 marks; 20d Llane lly, 160; 3rd Ammanford A, 142. Miss Elsie Scott

Lla nelly, took the Individual Prize of one guinea for oral t e st. "Dynevor" Shield with m e dals or brooches for ea ch member of the winning team. 1st Ammanford 16 marks; 2nd Garnant, 140 marks; jrd Llandebie' 87 4th Ammanford Ladies" A" 86; 5th 'Ammmford " B" 73.

"Stepney Gulston" Shield with silver medals for the members of the winning team. 1St Cross Hands A 134' 2nd Ammanford, 109; 3rd Garnant, 106. ")

W. H. Sinn e tt by Mrs. D. T. Evans, on behalf of the Class.

First Aid efficiency awards were distributed to the successful students by Mn Bickerton Edwalds and Miss M. Evans Bevan.

CWMAVON DIVISION REVIVED.

The. efforts of Sub Commission er L e muel Jones have resulted 10 the resU!icitation of the Cwmavon Ambulance which for many years past has b een completely inactive.

For purpose of raising funds to provide the necessary unrform and equipment, a whist drive and social was held recently at the Council School, Cwmavon. Among those present were the Mayor of Port Talbot Mr Charles Jenkins. and Mr. Wyndham Jones, J.P. The was well patronrsed, and the Sub-Commissioner is grateful to Mrs. Pratt and to all who contributed to the success of the evening.

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MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

SO C lAL GATHERING AT NEW TREDEGAR.

Members of the New Tredegar Ambulance and Nursing Divisions spcnt a happy evening at the Central C':1fe on Saturday, April 2od. Councillor W. J. Hill acted as M.e. for the whist drive, and the prizes were distl ibuted by Lady Supt. A. Jones and Mr. William Morgan.

During the evening Ambulance Sister Mrs. Read presented a framed photograph of the local Divisions to Mrs. Phillips, in appreciation of the excellent services of her husband, Sergt. Edward Phillips.

DEATH OF PONTNEWYNYDD ME MB ER.

The death is reported with deep regret of Sergt. J. Webstf!r, a member of the Pontnewynydd Division. A ll ra nks of the Brigade in the Pontypool and District Corps, amo ng whom the late Sergt. Webster was ve ry popular, mourn the loss of a loyal comrade, and a large number of

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were removed, after treatmEnt, in the ambulance cars of the Priory, which were stationed in Cathays Park and Museum Avenue.

The following letter of appreciation has been received from the Chief Constable, Mr. James A. Wilson, O.B E. :RO YAL VISIT-21ST APRI L, 1927.

Dear Sir Herbert Lewis,

I des ire to express my appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the splendid detachments of Officers and men and nurses you placed at the disposal of the Police Authority.

It is pleasing to be able to record that no serious acc ident occurred among the concourse of spectators along that section of the line of route allocated to your Priory. Nevertheless, there were many instances where your members were of great assistance and comfort to members of the publ ic who were in a temporarily distressed physical condit io n. In addit ion you relieved the Pol ic e of any anxiety with regard to accident or illness among the

Cardiff Emergency N ursing Team with the "Arthur Griffiths " Memorial Cup. Left to right : Ambulan ce Sisters Miss E. Brixton, Miss M Maidment, Miss E. Johnson (c aptain ), Mrs. H. Gregory and Miss O . Jones.

Brig ad e members were in attendance at the funeral on Ap ril 7th.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

SER VICES R E N DE RED DURIN G ROYAL VISIT.

Adequate ambulance arrangements were made by the Pri ory, at the req uest of the Chief Constable, to cope with th e enthusiastic crowds assembled to welcome their M ajesties the King and Queen to Cardiff on April 21st for the opening of the National Museum of Wales.

Over 350 members reported for duty to Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, who, in the absence of the Commissioner Cardiff, detailed a contingent of ambulance and nurs109 mem bers to each of the first aid posts on the line of the ro ute allocated to the Priory.

Innumerable cases received first aid treatment and t he services of the medical officer, Corps Surgeon Edga.r Llewellyn, were in constant demand. Ten patients

spect::ltors, thus enabling the Police to devote themsel ves wholly to the maintenance of the route.

I am sure that the public are gate(ul to you and all your members who so ungrudgingly gave their services at personal sacrifice and inconvenienc:e.- Yours faithfully, (Sd.) J. A. Wilson, Chief Constable. April 22nd, 19 27

"COMMISSIONER'S" CUP COMPETITION.

Ambulance teams in the City of Cardiff Centre took palt in the annual comp:tition for the" Commissioner':;" cup, presented by the first Commissioner for Cardiff, Mr. Hugh M. Ingledt:!w, on Saturday, April 9th The teams were keenly Enthusiastic in their work as the successful team in this contest would represent the Centre in the final Brigade competition for the" Llandinam " shield.

An appropriate test was arranged by the Dr. S.

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McCormac, Corps Surgeon, Newport (Mon.) Corps. The results were as under :-

1st-Cardiff Gre<,\t Western Team

2nd-Barry Team 78!-

3rd-Cardlff City" B)J Team 32

4th-Cardiff City" A II Team 30

Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, who was assisled in the arrangements by Staff Officer J. Pepperell, handed warrants of appointment to Corps Surgeon Dr. Edgar Llewelly.n, Divisional Surgeon Dr. T. Wallace, and Lady Supt. MIss D. Morgan.

CARDIFF CITY DIVISION.

To mark the completion of its 2 of establishment, the Cardiff City Ambulance DIvIsIOn a special service at the Monthermer-road Presbyttnan Church, on Sunday, 1St May.

A dinner and social evening will be held on Saturday, May 28th, to offi cially celebrate the cO?Jing of age.. Mr. Lewit Lougbor, M.P., has. promised to preside at this gathering and the DIvIsIOnal Secretary, Officer H T. Evans, 95, Romilly-crescent, Cardiff, wlll be very glad to hear from any of the old mem ber.s,. assisted in the formation and early work of the DIVIsion, so that thty may receive invitations.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

The Commissioner for Newport, Mr. G. Campbell Oliver, presided at a special meeting of .he Newport (Mon.) Corps, on Sunday, April to revi e w the work of the past year and conSider pOSSible mEaus of development. k

Various suggestions for enlivening the wet ly practiCeS were discussed and it was dtcided to .cont.in ue the Home Nursing Class, which under the directIOn of Dr. S. McCormac is making excellent progres'>

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Ambulance workers throughout the Rhondda the loss the Llwynypia Am bulance Division has in the death of Ambulance Officer B. LewIs, whlc.h occurred on the 30th April. Ambulance Officer enrolled in the Llwynypia Division in and u.ntll a short while ago when he was injured in a colliery aCCident, maintained an active part in Brigade work.

A large contingent of officers, men, and nurses paid their last tribute to an esteemed colleaguf., at the funeral on Wednesday, May 4th, when T E. Richards, Commissioner for the Rhondda, wa') 10 command.

News in Brief.

In recognition of their gratuitous Se rvices lecturers St. Jobn Classes, Divisional Surgeons Dr. Philltp HacquoIl, M.R.e.S., L.R.e. P., and Dr. Evan Edwards Owen, M.R C.S. , L.R.e.P., Barry, wer e ?nanimously elected Honorary Life Members of the PrIory by the Ambulance Committee on the 2nd May.

The Executive Committee on the 2nd May passed a unanimous vote of th;tnks to the Lady Mayoress, Mrs. M. A. Jenkins, for her generous services in the organisi?g of "Priory Day lJ in Cardiff on the 2nd .May. Despite the inclemency of the weather, the collectIOn was a great success.

and .Answers to eorrespondents.

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DIAGNOSIS IN POISON I G

W. W. (Birmingham).-A woman swallowedJiniment a.nd then smashed the bottle. Her lips were white and blistered; her throat swollen' and her breathing appeared difficult. We applied hot to administered chalk and water and removed to hospl tal.

As we were at first in doubt as to whether the poison taken was corrosive acid or alkali, we ask what is the quickest and safest method of discriminating between these poisons.

To what purpose? Your reference to both diagnosis and treatment IS condltlOn of lJps and. mouth whether burned or not. This proven. then treatment 1S clear. Possibly use of litmus paper might assist in discrimination between acid and alkali.-N. CORBET F LETCHER

EXA MINATION HOWLER.

W.

R. ( Neath ). -Herewith another contribution to your unique series of Howlers. A. student, asked to compress Posterior Tibial Artery, applied pressure well above ankle. When the doctor advised him to get lower down, he replied-" I cannot, because boot is tlure.l"

Good ! Next, please ! !-N.C.F.

MYTH OF THE WOLF-CHILD.

A. D. (Cardiff).-I presume that you have read the wo,nderful story recently published concerning the Indian ChJld who was nourished by wolves. If I do not trespass too far beyond the scope of First Aid, I should welcome your comments.

I believe that the story is a myth, and that the real explanation is that the poor child was an imbecile turned adrift by relatives. -N.C. F.

CURE FOR NOSE-BLEEDING.

A. V. (Kensington).-I ask the favour of your comments on enclosed newspaper cutting which relates that. a lady. while travelling, in Brittany, became very frightened because her nose was bleedlDg very profusely that a doctor applied a piece of paper, the size of a halfpenny, to the lady's palate, assuring her that this would stop the bleeding within one minute and that to the utte! ment of bystanders this treatment succeeded wlthlD the prescribed period.

The good lady was frightened. Her heart, therefore, wa s beating furiously, and her blood pressure was up so tha t bleeding persisted in spite of attempts to stop It. When he paper was placed on her palate, patient felt that somethlD g helpful was being done, recovered somewhat from shoc k, obtai ned confidence and calmed down. bleeding ceased. In brief, the treatment was a comblDat lOn

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of faith and natural agencies; but I doubt its efficiency with severe bleeding, apart from mental shock.

Similar results are sometimes obtained by the expedient of tying a piece of string round a finger when nen-ous patienls are alarmed at persistence of nose bleeding.-N.C. F.

OF HUMERUS AND CLAVICLE

F.B. (Sta rbeck ).- To settle a please tell us how you would treat a fracture of neck of Humerus combined wllh fra c ture of Clavicle of same side.

You do not name varieties of fra c tures. So presuming that both are simple, I would regard the fracture of Humerus as the more serious and the more liable to become H compound oT / clnd complicated." I would, therefore, treat as for Fractured Humerus and omil the special treatment for Fractured Clavicle. Then I would remove patient in recumbent position a£ld WIth upper limb in close opposition to trunk whereby all risks of aggravating fractured clavicle would be el iminat ed.-N.C.!'.

FRACTURED TIDlA WITH VARICOSE BLEEDING

C. N. (Hull).-- Please tell me correct treatment of Simple Fr.acture of T ibia associated with bleeding from varicose v em.

What is your difficulty? You must first treat the burst va ricose wilhout doing anything likely to aggravate the fractured tibIa such as elevation of limb. Th is done, you treat the fractured leg and remove patient in pOSItIOn, With ca reful watch for pos :ibl e recurrence of bleeding. -N.C.F.

WOUND \ND SC \LDS 01- ARM

E. H. ( Sharlston). I n a recent test we had to render aid to an engtne filter who, through bursting of steamplpe, had received a cut across ( and penetratlDg) right elbow joint together with scalds affecting the whole arm. \Ve were told that patient could use his hands, that bleeding was serious, an.:! that we were to ask no ques t Ions. As we dIffer considerably as to treatment, we a,k your opinion.

I n view of the last named instruction, your chances of rendering efficieDl First Aid were very limited!! Indeed the " test" becomes mere guesswork owing to msufficient facts reference to surroundings. U nder these circumstanc es I also must needs guess!! I suggest, therefore, that wound should be dressed and bleeding controlled by flexlOn of elbow joint; that scalds should then be treated, with due attention to shock' and that patient should be removed without delay to N.C.F.

DRFIN[TlON OF REFLEX ACTION.

E. W. (Shor editch ).-Pl ease tell me what is meant by the term " r e flex action," as I cannot find any explanation in Textbook.

action is tern: given to certain changes or movements which take place mdependent of will. being sent back from a nerve centre in response to stimulus from the surface. Thus, the applicatililn uf cold to head contracts superficial blood vessels, and by reflex action causes deep blood vessels to cont ra ct, whereby brcmorrhage from torn v essel within skull may be more ?r less Again, an example of reflex as to movement.ls the drawing away of the hand by a PID, before and IDdependently of conscious per- ception of pam.-N .C.F.

COl\lPRESSION AND FRACTURES OF ARM AND LE G.

R. N. a recent competition we had to treat a patient suttering from Compression of Brain Compound Fracturt" of Right Le g and Simple Fractdre of Right Humerus near shoulder. The patient was lying on his face.

We treated wound; then, whilst supporting fracture,

we turned patient on his back so as to treat the Compression, which we regarded as the most serious condition. This done, we finished treatment of fractures Please tell us If you consider that we treated in correct seql1ence or if you agree with our Judge that we should have completed treatment of fractures before turning patient on his back.

I disagree with both suggestions. Breathing being impeded as result of Compression and being more easy if patient IS lying on his back, I should have turned patient on to his back at outset of treatment, due attention being given to con, trol of fractured limbs in accordance with Rule 1 of Textbookp. 48.-N .C.F.

ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION FO R CHILD.

F. N. ( Barnstaple ).-To settle a difference, please tell us if Schafer's Method of Artificial Respiration is quite safe with a child under four years of age, in v ew of delicate stru ct ure of bones (and especially the ribs ) in child so young.

Yes, provided that you pay attention to Textbook instructions ( p. 135) and carry out movements with slow and firm but 120t vz'olent pressure.-N.C. F.

C OMPOUND FR ACTURE OF LE G.

A. H. ( London ).-A s Divisional Surgeon I set recently the fallowing test to our representative team. A man, after a fall, is found to be suffering from Compound Fracture of Leg ( both bones)-with knee bent and leg drawn up and with fragments of each bone protruding. Hcemorrbage has ceased, and patient is just conscious.

The team treated for Shock, slit up trouser, dressed wound and limb with certain amount of traction before applying splints. In subsequent discussion three points were raised- (I) that straightening lim b at all is not wise, spl ints being applied as best as can be under circumstances; (2) that best treatment is to bold fragments and to get knee straight without any traction; (3) that it is best to apply traction (with full knowledge of risks and of Textbook instructions to contrary) in order to get projecting bone covered and so to obtain better fixation, especially during transport.

I shall be very glad if you will advise me as to which of these three is best from First Aid standpoint.

To me it is clear that Textbook (Rule 5, p. 48) allows straighteninfi of limb under conditions named, provided that this be done , I) with great care, (2) without using force. (3) without letting go till limb splinted, and (4) without exerting traction on fragments. Under these circumstances your second sugl{estion appears to conform to Textbook requirementsnamely, that best treatment is to hold fragments firmly and then to straighten knee as much as possible without traction. Such position of limb will ensure fixation of limb with splints and bandages and will dimini'ih risks of aggravation of injury during transport.-N.C.F.

FRACTUR ED PATELLA WITH WOUND OF CALF.

J. P. ( Hull).- I would welcome your opinion as to Our suggested treatment of man supposed to be suffering from severed tendons i n calf of right leg and from simple Fracture of right Patella. We steadied limb, placing it in semi-flexed position applied tourniquet to femoral artery exposed and dressed wound; relaxed tourniquet filled gap behind knee joint with padding applied back splint from buttock to heel fixed fracture and splints with four bandages' elevated and supported limb, &c., &c. '

The key to the problem is position in which patient was found and the main object in treat.nent would be to interfere as little as possible with this position, because (as you sugErest) the First Aid indicated for these two injuries clashes. S:J perhaps the semi-flexed position of limb will be most suitable more especially.as aggravation of fracture of patella comes, not from

gentle passive movements by First Aider but from active efforts on part of patient to flex ioint.-N.C.F.

ARM-SLING FOR WOUND OF ARM.

A. S. ( Accrington).--Please tell us if, when controlling Brachial Artery by means of tourniquet, we should place limb in arm-sling. I ( so, should we use the St. John sling?

An arm-sling would only be indicated if tourniquet had to be left in position for some time, as when bleeding is uncontrolled by direct pressure or when direct pressure is contra indicated by fracture below or by injurious foreign body in wound. In such case you would select the large arm-sling wh ich is indicated for fractures of ri bs and for all injuries of upper limb otJter titan fractures of humerus ( small arm-sling) or fractures of shoulder girdle and arterial bleeding from palm (St. John sling ).-N.C.F.

USE OF BLUE BAG.

P. C. ( Sydney, N.S.W.) -Bathers out here are often stung by a kmd of jelly fish which is popularly termed "Blue Bottle," and is abundantly prevalent in the surf. We find by experience that liberal use of Blue Bag gives most relief; but as bathers, thus treated, complain of the unsightliness of their blue patches due to the remedy, we wonder if you can suggest a substitute for Blue Bag.

Your treatment appears strictly in accordance with horr ceopathic principles-Blue Bag for Blue Bottle ! Humbug apart, Blue B3g owes its value not to colouring matter but to its combinatIOn of alkalies, of which soda is most prominent. Probably, therefore, a saturated solution of bicarbonate of soda, promptly and liberally applied, would give equally good results.-N.C.F.

TREATMENT OF BRUISES.

W. H. ( Portland )-In previous editions of Textbook Witch Hazel was recommended for application in treatment of bruises. Locally we use Tincture of Arnica for this purpose. Will you please tell us which of tbese two you consider the more effective?

Solutions of Tincture of Arnica relieve bruises and sprains by mildly irritant action, whereas Wild Ha:iel (or Hamamelis solution ) serves the same purpose owing to tannic acid which is contained therein, and is both astringent and h re mostatic Under these circumstances, I presume that Witch Hazel is effective, though personally I favour the Textbook instructions ( p. 107) to apply, " lint soaked in spirit and water or ice or cold water dressings."-N.C.F.

W. H. B. (Bolton).-Auditors in Divisions or Corps of the Brigade are generally appointed by vote at the general meeting. I t is Dot necessary for them to hold a dual position as officer.

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Sensible to beauty, she wanted her children to know how much the beauties of life had made her grateful.

We feel that this little book, begun because it had to be begun, was continued for her children, and then perhaps read by a friend who exhorted her to publi:.h, and we are grateful to her children, her friend and to her.

Helped by Rabindranath Tagore she has learned to look at Nature with the poet's eye. Lovers of this Indian writer will recognise his influence on several pages of this book.

She has a love of colour, a love of travel, and a love of life, and she has lived and travelled intelligently with ber eyes open to appreciate.

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The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

THE third annual r e port by Major Gen e ral Sir Percival Wilkinson, as Re port, 1927. Acting Chief Commissioner for the St. John A mbulanc e B rigade, is one which all conce rned will be gratified to rec e ive.

The strength of the Brigad e, it is pl e asing to record, ha s been incr ease d by 3,044

The position of the Brigade at tlJe close of th e year wa s as under ;-

will receive the financial and moral support from all Motoring Associations.

The paragraph which deals with the work done by the Brigade during the General Strike constitutes ano t her r e cord to add to the history of the beneficent work which it has carried out since 1887, when 2 officers and about 18 men left St. John's Gate to undertak e the first public street duty.

We feel we cannot do better than quote a para g raph from the Report which shows the great spirit and love in helping others which exists amongst the members, and the high esteem in which the Bri gade is he ld by the public ;-

One of th e many interesting features in the Rt:! port is the great increase of Cadet personn e l, which numbers

It clearly sh ows that the Brigade continu e s to extend its sphere of usefulness, the latest additions to its many duties bei ng the co -operation with the Royal National Life Boat Institution, Road S e rvice Sch e m e, and a tt e ndance at Girl Guide Camps.

The co -operation b e tween the Brigade and the Royal Natio nal Life-Boat Institution fills a long fe lt want, and we feel sure that it gives the Brigad e much pleasure to assist " those in peril on the sea II

As regards the Road Service Schem e , it is very gra tifying to learn that the Brigade is well to the fore in this pioneer work. It is following the call of Suffering H umanity, and from past experience we know that it will do all in its power to ensure that the unfortunate victims of disast e r on the roads of the country will receive the effi cient and skilled assistance of its mem bers. The Bri gade as a whole is to be congratulated on undertaking suc h a stupendous task, and it is only to be hoped that it

"It is significant of the general respect in wh ich the work of the Brigade is held that the majority of its members who did duty during the Strike were on strike by the orders of their Unions, and that on every occasion on which our stretcher bearers had to penetrate excited crowds to remove the injured the fighting ceased in their immediate neighbourhood until their task was completed."

As regards finance, th e Acting Chief Commissioner reported that the finances o f the Brigade continues to remain in a healthy state. This reflects t1:e utmost credit on all officers and men who hav e to raise annually an enormous sum by voluntary efforts to pay tor the Equipment and material required. It shows in no small manne r that the work of the Brigade is highly appreciated by the public generally. public could not subscribe to a better or more useful organisation, and it is commended to everyone to see that the funds of such a great national asset as the St. John Ambulance Brigade are always kept in a healthy state and that the Divisions are not restricted in their activities by a shortage of money.

In the course of an editorial it is only possible to touch the fringe of what is a most comprehensive r Eport, and we commend its careful perusal not only to all those working under the banner of the noble Order of St. John but to the civic and other authorities of the country. By so doing, they will realise the great WOI k of mercy being

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done in their midst without fee or reward, and ofttimes at personal sacrifice of leisure and money, by those who wear the" White Cross."

In conclusion, we should like to heartily congratulate M a jor General Sir Percy Wilkinson on the success of his untiring efforts to organise and administer the Brigade on sound lines. That h e has b ee n successful is more than e vident by the st e ady but sure progress in all directi o ns since his appointment as Acting Chi e f Commissioner of the Brigade.

We also offer our congraulations to the Commissioners and all other ranks on the succ e ss which has reward e d the s e lf-sacrificing and noble work in th e cause of su ffe ring humanity.

Ophthalmic Hospital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.

T HE British occupation of Palest i n e by facilitating trav e i n that country, has added much t o the work of th e Hosp ital of th e Ord e r of St. John of Je rus 1l e m. Th e i nau g ur a tion thre e years ago o f a s e ri e s of o p h tha l mic cl inics made th e wor k mor e wid e ly kn o wn and t he i mprovem e nt in the ro a ds a nd rail ways, togeth e r with the incr e ased numb e rs of motor cars, en a bl e s patients to trav el c o nsid e rable d i stance fo r treatm e nt. It is now b e in g found ve ry difficult to deal with th e large crowds who app l y daily for treatment.

In his annual report for 19 26, th e warden of the has· p t al ( L ieut. -Colonel J. C. Strathearn, M D.) st a tes that ma ny p revious r e cords have been broken ; 1 8,1 27 new pat ients we r e treated in 19 2 6, as comp a r e d with 16,6 40 in 1 92 5 , 1, 499 being admitt e d as in -pati e nts and 4 , 234 operati o ns b e ing p erformed. In one day in Se pt e mber 6 2 8 cas e s we re d e alt with, the incidence of acute conjunctivitis b ei ng very high in this and the previous month Trachoma is still very prevalent, and the bulk of the operativ e work was concerned with its tr e atment. A children's clinic was start e d in July. It was hoped to build an ann e xe to the hospital, and over £ I, 500 had b e en collected for this purpose, but difficulties arose in securing the site d e sired, and no progress wac; made last year. A house with garden had been presented to the Ord e r, and this may possibly be used to accommodat e some of the hospital staff and to provide a small dispensary. Th e urgently n ee d e d drainage scheme for th e hospital awaits the l a ying down of a new sewer for the south-west part of Terusalem.

The six ophthalmic clinics instituted by the Pal e stine G overnment at Nablus, Tulkeram, Acre, Ramleh, G za and Beersheba have b e er. supervis e d by the staff of the hospital, and during the year under revi e w dealt with 13,8 [4 n e w patients, z ,1ii84 operations being perform e d.

During th e visit to Jerusalem last spring of the SubPrior and other executive officers of the Ord e r, the warden of the hospital was invested as a Knight of Grace.

Life Sav ing Awards of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem have been awarded to the following for conspicuous gallantry in saving l ife at imminent personal risk :-Certificate of Honour. - John F. Beckley, casual labourer, London; George V aughan, salesman, London.

U The Eight ... Pointed Cross."

A LECTURE G!VEN TO THE WHITLEY BAY DI V ISION,

BY NOEL R. RAWSON, Divisional Surgeon.

(Con cluded from page 25 4 )

F OR a long tim e surg e ry was practiced by the monks ami ste ady advance was made both in technique , in the induction am:e sthia a nd in car e ful surgical cleanin e ss But th e monks took too ke e n an interest in this sid e of th t ir work perhaps owing to th e pecuniary rewards it som e tim e s brought-to the detriment of their spiritual life , so that in th e twelfth c e ntury the Pop e forbade th e practice o f surg e ry which involv e a th e sh e dd ing of blood. This art was therefore le ft in th e hands of the mor e i g n o ra n t , th e barb e r and th e bon e-sett e rs, till th e r e c o gnitions o f i ts importanc e by th e Universiti e s in the 18th c e ntury. A'5 sickn ess a nd accidtnts hav e g e n e rally be e n rt ttr i buted to the wrath of God o r to th e work o f th e d e vil an d his s e rvants, it i s natural that, in all ag e s, m e thod s of Spiritual healing hav e b ee n us e d to app e ase th e wr a th o f G el d and sup e rst itious pr a ctic es t o c ircumv e nt th t: m a c h inati o ns o f th e d e vIl hav e bee n th e fashi o n wit h certa in peopl e . Th e e ffe ct of su gge s t io n - s a y in o f hyst e rical paralysis, so common a ft e r accid e nts that h ave b ee n att e nded with fright - is so r e a:arkabl e th a t g r eat cr e d e nce has be e n plac e d in such methods and pract i c e s Th e m o nk surg e ons we r e n o t con te n t with th e u se o f th e knife or h e rbs, not ev e n with th e r e s o rt t o pr a ye r, b u t adopt e d from older r e li g ions such pract ices as th e u se o f saintly relics, holy wat e r, or th e layi n g o n of h a nds N o doubt th e su g g e stion str e n g th e n e d b y t he s e m ea ns d i d give th e p a ti e nt a c e rt a in a m o unt o f n e c e s sa ry c o ur age and confid e nce-but th e spir i tu a l m e th o ds cam e ch it-fl y i n to vo gue wh e n th e h e rb h ad b "e n fo rb idd e n.

Th e sam e! plea c a nnot be a dvanc e d fo r m a ny o f th o superst iti o us practic e s e mploy e d by lay -heal t r s; t a k e for eXlmple, th e charru employ e d in att e mpting to r e m o ve a bone sticking in the throat. In such cas e s, th e a dv ice giv e n was to look at th e p lti e nt, s a yin g " C o m e up b:m -:! !" -wheth e r bone or fruit or what e ve r e ls e it is ; as J'- s us Christ rais e d La za rus from the tomb, and J o n a h out o f t he whale.

A favourit e method of h e aling wounds in C romw ell 's time was t o anoint, n o t the wound but the wea p o n th at had infl ict e d the wound, with s :!.Ive made from R mi xt ur e of the wounded man s blood and human fat.

Little m o r e than a hundr e d years ag o the was beaten and o rtured to driv e out the d e mons him, whil e from time imm e morial it has b ee n th e pract c e to gi nasty medicin e to exp e l the d e mons of dise ase th e nasti e r th e medicin e the quicker the demon mak e S his e x it ; and who has not taken in th e morning a hair of th e dog that bit him the night b e fore?

In the days of our ancestors the h ealth of vill age communities and of large households depended greatly on the lady of the manor-who was Dot only th e loaf knead e r, as her name implies, but also the sick nurse, guardian an d g p; neral friend and advi!'ler of the poor man and his famil y. Much of the knowledge was handed down from hrr moth er and grandmoth e r but for much good advice she was grat eful to the monks and friars or to th e sisters of a neighbouring house of mercy, while after th e Dissolution o f monasteries and convents she had resumed to one of th e

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books written for her guidance. The first of these forerunners of the Household Physician and other first aid manuals, was a little book written by one Stephen Bradwell, a London Physician in 1632.

It is entitled, "Helps for Sudden Accidents Endangering Life, by which those that liv e farre froOl physitions or C hirurgions, mey happily preserve the life of a poore friend o r n e ighbour till such a man may be had to perfect the c ur e. "

Th e r e is no m e ntion of fractur e s, probably th e se were dee med b e yond the comp(:tence of the unskilled-but for br uises, various applications ar e r ecommended, chiefly herbs, 3S myrtle, r cs emary or St. John's wort which had a special rep utation - and he has particular faith in this-a live pig eon from which th e entrayles hav e been removed. A pra ct ic e- popUl a r ev e n to -day-is his use of cobwebs to sto p bl ee ding.

He gives sp e cial instruction how to deal with snak e s or o ther animals that might hav e crept through th e mouth of o n e sl ee ping in th e op e n air.

We ar e r e minded t o o, that the gentl e art of poisoning was not uncommon in thos e days - to prevent risk, th e aut h o r urg e s th e t a king of an antidote e ach morning-as we to- day t a k e K rusch e n - his favourit E was mirthridate, for this t a k e tw o two figs cut in two, twenty leav e s of rue a nd a littl e salt. Beat all toge th e r in a Mortar to a pulp a nd ea t it in th e mornin g fasting.

" H e th a t with such a payson p r o o (e was arm'd Fea t 'd n o t that d a y by p o yson to be harm'd."

D e t a il e d in s tructi o ns ar e given for r e storing life to the appa r e nt l y drown e d, and w e will not e that thes e aim at ridding th e lu ng s and th e stoma c h of th e wat e r that may have bee n ins pI r e d or swallowed ; now we recognis e that this is s ma ll in q uantity and of no conS Equenc e , and that the r e stitut io n of th e movem e nts of the chest to afford f xpa nsi o n and c o mpr e ssion of the lungs-artificial respiration- is all imp o rtant P e rhaps the l o cal interest will allow my making a short di g ression into th e history of methods emplo ye d.

Th e first thing to b e don e , says Bradwell, and this was the p ractic e in his day, "is to turne his feete upwards, his hea d and downwards, and so to hold or hang him up by the heels that the water may come out of him again." The throat was then to be tickled with a fin ge r or feather dippe d in linse e d oil, to make the patient vomit while othe rs we re stroking, crushing and driving his belly and sto mach r e asonable hard from the bottom of his belly towa rds his throat-strong, sweet -smelling things, such as m ush being applied to th e nose.

Various methods were used for r e storing the patient ' s nat ural heat ; one of the most dramatic being to take a so und horse, op en his belly alive, take out all his entrayles qui ckly, and put the drowned party naked, into it; all save hi s head, while the body of th e horse retaines his naturalle he ate; and there let him sweat well.

Another method was to lay a patient naked on a bed of hot ashes and to COVer him with some-perhaps this was a li ttle more agre e able than being buried in a dung heap.

After the patient had been restored to consciousness, was well bled and placed on a dry diet of chicken or egg Wi th plenty of pepper for twenty-four hours, no drink being all owed. One may be pretty certain he was by that time dr ained dry.

Readers of Smollett will probably remember how an e.squire had been submerged while att e mpting to cross a n ver, was restored to life by being rolled from side to side,

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a quantity of water being discharged. Sometimes patients were rolled on casks for the same purpose.

The first society for restoring life to the drowned, was founded in Amsterdam in q67-this was followed through the successful efforts of two London by the Royal Humane Society in 1774. The methods then employed were the blowing of air through th e patient's mouth or nostrils either by mouth or with bellows -and the use of the hot bath. Not till 1856 was there any att e mpt to imitate the respiratory movement of the chest. This, Marshall Hall did, by turning the patient from the pron e, viz., the face downwards, pOSItion on to th e side-repeating the motion 15 times per minute-this he sU9pl e mented by applying pressure along the back and ribs -and by rtflexly exciting breathing by tbe alt e rnat e application of hot and cold water to the fac:: and ch e st.

Shortly afterwards, Dr. Sylvester introduced his m e thod of laying patient on his back and bringing the arms first above the head and then gently but firm ly down against th e chest waJ1 to expel the air.

The method now more usually employed is th11 introduced by Professor Schafe r in 1904 The p a tient is placed on his face and pressure alt e rnately applied on and relaxed from the Iowa ribs, 6fteen to sixt e en times a minute. This method is less tiring-the amount of air breathed out is gr ea ter than by the oth e r m e thods. Th e r e is no ne e d to clear the patient's mouth and no ne e d to hold the pati e nt's tongu e away from th e throat. Artificial respiration should be performed as soon as the body is out of the water and continued until natural respiration is restor e d or life is pronounc e d txtioct by a competent judg e -it may be for two or three hours. Warmth and friction to r e store circulation e.re important adjuncts, but only secondary to restoration of breathing.

Ev e n aft e r the monks had been forbidden to practice surgery, and dEspite the corruption that is said to hav e occurred in later days, the hospitals attached to monas tries and convents did continue to serve as a r e fug e for the distressed and the dis e ased poor, so that shortly after the dissolution of the mooastri es and th e ir attached hospitals, we find the Mayor and commonalty of Lannon petitioning the King to re-establish St. Bartholomew's find St. Thomas', complaining that" the myserable people Iyeing in the streete offe nd every clean p e rson passing by the way with theyre fylthye and nastye sevour e." It was not nice to have men and women lying ill and often dying in th e streets.

But selfishness-not piety, expedience-not pity, had moved them to this step; economy was the first and main object. Instead of the devoted ladies of the sisterhood, we find the nursing (or watching, as it really became) given to a number of dissolute women, poorly paid and overworked. "W e always engage them without a character," wrote a doctor not a hU:1dred years ago, "as no respectable person would undertake so disagr e eabl e an office."

" Nothing," writes the historian of the London Hospital, "was more noticea ble in thf'se years than the absolute disregard of cleanliness, and one wonders how wounds healed at all. One pair of shep.ts only was allowed to each bed. How often could they have been washed , for the beds were never ern pty ? To make a patient sleep in sheets in which his predecessor had died seems horrible, but I am afraid it is true. The committee did seem to have some slight qualms about this; at all events, the more fastidious of them expressed some slight fear lest beds in which patient died "might have retained part of the indignity of their distemper."

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

GOLD MEDALI ISTS' OUTING,

THE fifth annual gathering of G W.R. ambulance gold medallists was held at Windsor, on Saturday, the 28th May, when about 370 holders of this award, many of them accompanied by their wives, attended coming from all parts of the G.W.R. system. Th e whole party including guests numbered 586.

The arrangements were this year in the hands of Mr. J. H. Batt, Divisional A'1lbulance Secretary of the London (B) Division, who was assisted by his local committee. Luncheon was taken at the Castle Hotel and at G'lildhall, the company having to sit down in three parties on account of its num bers. After luncheon the State Apartments at Windsor Castle were visited and tea followed.

The medallists and their wives began to arrive in the Royal Borough from about 9 a.m. and many filled in the interval before luncheon by visiting St. George's Chapel, the Great Park, Eton, or some of the other places of interest with which the neighbourhood abounds. Quite a number were attracted to the Queen's Dolls' House which was on view at the Castle.

Everything was admirably arranged and passed off without a hitch. Among the guests uf the party were Mr. W. G. Chapman (Ambulance Centre Secretary), Dr. A. F. 03borne, Miss C. A. Ault (Assistant Centre Secretary), Mr. S. J. Ball (Office of Supt. of the Line), Mr. W. H. Victory (Docks Department) and Mr. A. Hunt (Locomotive D3partment). The Mayor of Windsor, Sir William Carter, paid a short visit to the first luncheon party to welcome the medallists to Windsor.

M e ssages wishing tha party a happy time were received and read to the company from the General Manager (Sir Fe:lix Pole), the Assistant General Manager and Chairman of the Ambulance Committee (Mr. J. F. Lean), the Supt. of the Line (Mr. R. H. Nicholls) and others.

Mr. W. G. Chapman, addressing each of the parties at luncheon in turn, said how pleased he was to see them together for a day's enjoyment. The Great Western Railway was proud of its ambulance gold medallists of which there were now upwards of six hundred among the members of the staff. He referred to the growth of that gathering which started at Weston-super-Mare as recently as 19 22 with less than a hundred medallists. They were the veterans of the movement and he had known very many of them for a number of years. They were a happy party and he thought that the immortal bard who was responsible for that popular song" The more we are together 11 must have found his inspiration at one of their unique gatherings.

By a unanimous vote the party sent a telegram of greeting to Sir Felix Pole thanking him and the Great Western Railway Company for continued hospitality in connection with the outing.

SWANSEA.

At a concert held at Thomas' Cafe, Swansea, on May 19th, competition trophies and were distributed

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by Mr. J. F. Lean (Assistant General Manager) to ambu· lance workers in Swansea Division; and gold efficiency medals were presented by Mr. W. G Chapman (Ambulance Centre Secretary)

Mr. W. E. Baines (Divisional L')comotive Supt.) presided over the gathering and was supported by many of the local O:ticers of the Compmy. A feature of the proceedings was the handing over of a new" Officers' Cup" which had been given by the Swansea Officers of the Company for competition among beginners teams. Mr. Lean accepted the trophy on behalf of the ambulance workers and presented it to the Landore team.

The concert was provided by members of the staff who all acquitted themselves well and gave considerable enjoy. ment to the large company assembled.

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The Inter=Railway Competition, 19 2 7.

THE Competitions this year were far in advance of any other competitions since the im.uguration of this annual contest. The scenic effect was a very material factor in g.iving competitors a better insight of the competitIOn, and we hope that this will be repeated in futur e years.

One or two factors present themselves il'l connection with this competition, i.e., a very tangibl e lead was secured by the first over the second team. Another outstandin g feature is the fact that during the last seven yeats the Southern Railway team has secured the Shield five times. The South t rn Railway teams have for two years in sion won both the Dewar Challenge Shield and the Railway S'1ield, WhlCb, we think, constitut 5s a wonderful record.

The judges in this compe-tition were R. R. Duncan, M.D., of Lr:mdon, and G D. E Tullis, M.D., of Hereford

The ordt.r in which th :: teams were placed was as follows :

I-Southern (Waterloo" A")

2-London, Midland & Scottish ( Llvepool North Docks) 346 ,\

3-Southern (Bricklayers Arms)

4 -London, Midland & Scottish (Featherstone No. I )...

5-Great Western ( Newport, Alexandra Docks) 29 1

6-G reat Western ( Newport, Dock-street ) 286

7-London & North-Eastern ( Dukinfield ) 27 8

8 -London & North-Eastern ( Leeds ) 275

9 -Metropolttan 27 2

The Challenge Shield and priz es were presented by the Right Honourable the Earl of Onslow, P.C., O.B.E Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John.

The following is the marking sheets of the Compet ition ;-

RAILWAY CO MP ETITION, FI N AL.

P ART A. (TEAM WORK).

The team has been bathing in a secluded bay. You thre e have walked down to the water's edge and left your Capta in scrambling up the cliff. On hearing a shout you turn roun d and are startled to see two figures lying on the sand at the foo t of the cliff5, one of which you recognize as your Captain; th e other is a stranger.

Yo u know there is a St. John First Aid Locker i mile awa y on the Parade. The weather is scorchingly hot. No one els e is in sight. Render first aid. (The judge will only give suc h information as your examination entitles you to.)

Time allowed, 25 minutes, beginning when you receive th is card.

(N ote for j '.ldge.-Four towels, empty bottle labeHe d

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"La udanum," "Poi .s on" ; letter coroner. First patient to be reached NO.5 IYln,g on right s lde with right temple on a sm all rock o 4 lymg on right SIde a little further back. )

Method of approach

Any pOSSIble danger trom falling rocks ? l\u State of tide ? Going out

Examination of NO.5

No ting and pocketing empty laudanum bottle

Is breathing Yes, slow and shallow

Co lour of face ? Pale

Any response 10 speech ? No

An y response to tou c h-limbs and eyes ? No

P eaction of pupils ? Sluggish, equal, and somewhat

co ntra c ted

Co ndItion of pulse ? Slow and weak , Odour of breath ? Similar to that in bottle ...

C ndo tight clothlog .. .

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Turning head on to left side

Protect 'ng head from sun

Sending bearer for equipment and pos5ible help

( Returns ill five minutes with ambulance haversac stretcher, and water· bottle, and two unSKilled helpers. ) ,

Long outer splint to right lower limb

Short inner sp lint

Seven bandages .. .

Cold water dressing on right temple

Fanning

No smelling salts

No attempt to produce vomiting

For of compression developing

Searching pockets for clues and finding letter to c orOner expressing determination to co mmit suicide and giving name and address

Inquiry re telephone ; k mile

SOUTHER,\, RAILW AY (WATERLOO ) TEAM.

\Vinners of Inter -Rai lway Challenge Shield Competition, 1926 and 1927 .

Is a ny r a morrhage visible ? No

Is any ?eformity visible ? Yes, right lower limb

I mm edlate steps to protect rig ht lower limb

T horough and careful examination of-

H ead. Large bruise right temple

Face an mouth. Nil...

C' pp er limbs. Nil

Ch est and abdomen. Nil

Lo wer. limb.s. Signs and symptoms of fracture right

thIgh With marked swelling of soft

Test pulse at right posterior tibial (absE:nt)

Treatment.

digital c ompression of right femoral artery

mp ro v lslDg temporary tourniquet on right femoral

T empor arily tying both feet, legs and knees

N ow carefully turning on to back

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Inquiry re ambulance none available

Inquiry re hospital ; k mile ...

Deciding to remove to hospital on stretcher

With as little delay as possible

Explicit directions to helpers

Preparing and testing stretcher

Loading stretcher to proceed carefully along the Changmg bearers once (1 mile)

Sending bearer on in advance to 1I0spitai

!f sent after changing bearers

Watchful care during transport

Due protection of head (rom sun

f\ ature of report at hospital

Correct diagnosis : Concussion, complicated fracture of

J. Simmons C. Hatch (c aptain ) H. R. Turk F. Smith

J. H. Burrows

PART B (IKDIVlDUAL TESTS).

No. I.-You are working in a bakehouse on a cold winter's night. It is snowing and freezing hard. At 5 a.m. two men bring in a man whom they say they found lying by his bicycle on the side of the road, where he has apparently been all night. The man says he cannot move his legs and that they are numb. He complains of great pain in the right side of his chest when he breathes. He smells strongly of alcohol and his speech is indistinct. The two men are unskilled in ambulance work. You have an ambulance haversac, st:etcher, and two blankets at the Act as you should.

Time allowed, 10 minutes, beginning when competitor receives this card.

Immediately tell men to remove patient from warm room 4

At the same time cautioning them how to carry patient... 3

I nquiries as to any bleeding? None

Is patient coughing up frothy blood? No...

Does patient complain of a catch on right side on taking a deep breath? Yes 3

ExaminatIon for other injuries, especially spllle? Non e 6

Instruct and help men in laying patient down, towards right side 2

Loosen clothing, but cover well 2

Examine lower limbs. Both purple and cold from knees down ... 2

Friction with snow, linlb.5 being raised 2

Examination of pupils and question as to limpness on one side of body as in compression, etc. Pupils

equal; no sign of compression 4

Inquiry as to colour of fact" ; pale

Inquiry as to pulse; 90; regular

I nstruct men to prepare stretcher, blankets, etc. 3

When circulation is restored, as indicated by judge, very carefully lift patient on to stretcher and carry into bakehouse instructing men how to assist 3

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Continuous watch on breathing and pulse in case tbese is internal as circulation gets more active. No internal h rcm orrhage

Two broad bandages round chest, the lower overlapping the upper Knots tied near front on left side

Right arm in a large arm sling

Emetic, salt (two tablespoonfuls) or mustard (on e tablespoonful) in half-pint warm water ,

General stimulation of patient, warmth by blankets, etc.

Inquiry as to telephone in order to fetch doctor.

Telephone over there

Inquiry as to patient's address and of transport.

Stranger; address unknown; ambulance at hospital five miles away

Telephone to hospital for ambulance giving- details of case

Extra effi ciency marks

NO 2, CARD I.-You are standing on the platform of a wayside station on a colll wlOter'" day when a train arrives. Before it has stopped you see a man open a carriage door, trip over an umbrella, and fall forward on to the platform on his outstretched right hand, his head coming into forcible contact with his bag, which he is holding in his other hand. As you go towards him he rises, but nearly collapses again. From a large irregular wound on the right side of his forehead the blood is streaming down his face. He drops his bag and nurses his right forearm with his left hand. There is no one else present, and there is no ambulance material at the statioD, but there is a fire in the waiting·room. Patient too stunned (0 answer any questions with accuracy. Act as you should.

Time allowed, 10 minutes, beginning when competitor receives this card.

Tactful offer of assi5tance, Which patient accepts I mmediately take him to waiting-room

Lay him on a seat and make him as comfortable as possible

Apply digital pressure on NO.3 pressure POlOt

Inqu iry as to whether blood tram forehead is arterial.

Yes

Inqu iry as to possible fracture of skull. There is no fr actur e

Inquiry as to contents uf patient'" bag. He IS a traveller for wholesale druggists; this is his sample blg

Iodine from bag lpplled to own hands

Iodine applied to wound

Clean dressing over wound

Firm pad and narrow fold bandage

Head low

Stimulation, e f[., smellIog salts, keep well covered, stoke up fire

Examination as to signs of Injuries to upper lImb

Wound of palm of hand ? No

Swelling at wrist? No. Forearm? No. Elbow? ' 0

Arm? No. Clavicle? No. Shoulder? Yes

Deformity at wrist? No. Forearm? No. Elbow?

No. Arm? No. Clavicle? No. Shoulder? Yes

Unnatural mobilIty at wrist? No. Forearm? 0

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Elbow? No. Arm? No. Clavicle? No

Crepitus at wrist? No. forearm? No Elbow? No

Arm? No. Clavicle No

Fixity at wrist? No. At elbow? No. Shoulder? Yes 3

Cold water application I

Tie limb to side and large arm sling 3

Thorough examination for other injuries. None 4

CARD 2 -Your car has arrived at the station e::nuan ce, patient is feellOg much better and able to walk.

I nquiry as to hospital, doctor, and patient s address.

Doctor mile away

Comfortable position in car, e g., patient on left side of car with cushion under right elbow

Drive straight to doctor

Extra efficiency marks

Nos. 3 AND 4, CARD I.-In the early morning of a cold, rainy day you are going to work along a back street when you hear groans coming from behind the partially closed doors ?f a private garage. On opening the doors the back of a car IS

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seen and there is a very staong smell of petrol. The groans apparently come from the floor in front of the car, but now cease. On investigating) au see a man lying on the Aoor in front of the car. You have an ambulance haversac with you. Act as you should.

Time allowed, 16 minutes, beginning when LOmpetitors receive this card.

I mITlediately push car back into street

Keeping upright all the time

Return at once to patient

Ci\RD 2 (placed on patient) -You find the chauffeur lying face down on a petrol-sodden floor, with his head in a pool of blood and with blood spurting from a deep wound III his left temple.

r mmediate digital pressure on NO.3 pressure point 3

G ently turn patient over, keep head ra,sed 3

Q UIckly apply firm pad and bandage on '\0. ') pressure point

Carry patient to the street by means of human stretcher, holding him as high as ... ...

C lose garage doors

L ay patient on mackintosh rug and cover with rug procured from car

I odine to fingers; to scissors before cutting away any c;u perAuolls haIr; and to wound

R emove pad and apply ster ile dressing while maintaining pressure on pressure POlOt...

I nquiry as to irregularity of bone under wound; too much swelling to tell

I nqu iry as to foreIgn bodies or dirt in wound; no foreign bodies; not obviously dirty...

R i[Jt; pad and bandage properly applied

I nq Jiry as to brealhing? Breathing suspended pulse rapid and small temperature of body; below normal colour of (ace; blue " " pupils ; equal

R ap id examination for other injuries: none

Lo osen all tight clothing

R emove false teeth

Sc h ,L fet s art i ficial respIration; turning

P rone, head on rig h t SIde, no pad ...

Correct pOSItion of compet tor; 12 times per minutes

L ater-:-'nquJrles as to congestion, breathing, and connot congested and breathing well; just comlOg round

In quiry as to nearest shelter; empty house round corner door not fastened...

I nquiry as to patient's address; unknown

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When associated with a fracture

Where nearest pressure point to wound on heart side

" sometimes it is necessary to apply it nearer the

heart 2

Why to avoid as far as possible cutting off circulation from more of the part than necessary

CARD 2 - In what cases do you use a tourniquet?

2 2 2

In cases of severe bleeding of the limbs

While wound is being examined and protected

While wound is being examined and protected

When direct pressure fails '"

If part of limb has been torn off by machinery or animal's claw...

If pad and bandage or flexion cannot be conveniently applied

CARD 3 -Describe the St. John tourniquet and how to apply it.

Webbing 2 inches wide

Buckle

Pad

Twister over pad

Place pad over pressure point

Pass band round limb and buckle firmly

After noting pad is in correct position apply sufficient pres.sure with twister to arrest hremorrhage

Keep tWIster as near centre of pad as possible

Finally secure twister by string passing through it to " D II of buckle ... ... ..

Or temporarily passed between strap and part of buckle on which sp ikes rest

Extra marks

THE COMMENTS OF A SPECTATOR.

ANY remarks upon the twenty-sixth contest for the Interrailway Challtnge Shi=ld should open with thanks and congratulations for the mat ked improvement in the staging of the t e sts. Looking through some L'lck numbers of AID, I have been struck with the persistency with whIch Oltr Journal has called for the better setting of competition tests so as to the competitors in visualising there supp:lsed surround lOgS and FIRST Am must I think share with those responsible for the Inter-railway' tion, our best thanks for the introduction of scenery and effects.

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I nquiry as to nearest help X:ght watchman guarding a dump of ambulance stores So yards away

I nquiry as to doctor, hospital, telephone. Doctor 2 miles away, hospital 2 miles, telephone in garage

O ne competitor fetches night watchman, stretcher, dry blankets '" '"

Li ft patient on to stretcher, instructing ignorant watchman how to help

T ake into empty house, position on stretcher and carrying, etc.

I nquiry if watchman has any hot water and hot-water bottles; yes

T ell watchman to fill hot-water bottles with hot water

T elephone to doctor and hospital, keeping in mind petrol fumes '" 3

T est and apply hot-water bottles; patient is now conscious 2

Comforti,ng words. to patient, and general treatment, makmg sure ring pad and bandage have not slipped 6

D o not leave patient until doct)r arrives 2

The staging added greatly to the realism of the test and must have been of great assistance to the competitors. The rocks were actually there and it was easy to imagine the beach. Perhaps the sea was a trifle" thin," but there it was and if some of the competitors-like the of old-walked through it dry·shod there was less excuse for them than for the competitor who in last year's competition mounted and rode a bicycle along the surface of the ., canal" !

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E xtra efficiency marks

TO No. 5, CA.RD. in a case of arterial hc:emorrhage

d o you apply lDdlrect dIgItal pressure? Speaking generallv

st ate where applied, and give your reasons.

.Two questions to follow. Time allowed for the whole:

5 from receiving first card.

W hen wound is large

" contains foreign body

2

But we are going too fast. First of all a word or two about the individual tests. For somt:! reason these were again conducted in private-:-a reason not appreciated by those who had come long distanCts to support their teams and to learn what they could from the tests. It was said that more marks are awarded for individual work than for team work and yet those anxious to learn something from the work of these expert railway first-aiders, were debarred from that side of the competition Why? In the old Portman Rooms days the individual work used to draw its quota of spectators and many of us found the tests very I wonder why this new order of .hings has cr ept m. The supporters of a .team preferred the old regime, when they could follow their men through the whole of the work of the competition. Incidentally, I think we often

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learnt more first aid from the individual tests than from the team work.

All that is known about the individual work must be at second-hand from the competitors, but there seems to be a concenc;us of opinion that the tests this year were excellent, with the possible exception of a long viva ·voce test. Oral tests seem to be dying a natural death, but it is a long and lingering one. Some of the big competitions have thrown them over on the grounds that actual first aid is action. It is not always the man who can do a job best who answers questions most readily about it. Many can do tile job who are not good at II telliog the tal e ," and it is deeds not words that c o unt in first aid.

Tile tfam was in some respects unique, although the dodge of knocking the captain out is not original. It has been tried befoTe but seldom repeated. Still it was a clever test, both winners and losers alike while admitting that, were not happy about it. It was in many respects a competition of surprises, beginning with the surprise of the captains when they found themselv t- s "unconscious patients" and unable to direct or assist in treatment. It was, however, a test of resourcefulness and, as a 1 b egan to wonder whether Nos. I, 2, and 3 would also meet with disabilities in the course of the case and if so we were getting to!

But with the handicaps imposed, and purposely imposed, the competition went better than might have been expected. The winning teams certait:ly app e ared to be the happiest of the nine unhappy teams competing, but the winners were not at their best, though they exhibited a marked superiority in many respects,

Unfortunately the had only a vague idea of the case, as the brief particulars printed on the papers distributed did not give enough information to enable the tests to be followed intellIgently. Some of those who had travelled long distances to witness the must have be e n grievously disappointed that they were debarred fmm understanding the work of the competitors better. I would sugg-;st that in future competitions th e fullest information about the test should be put into the hands of the spectators, otherwise it will be difficult to maintain interest. This point was made much of by some of the young men, who apparently had hoped to be able to learn a thing or two from the more experienced competitors. Few of the onlookers could have had more than a hazy idea of what was goiog on.

A feature that caused not a little comment, was the fact that although tht:r3 were two patients demanding attention at the same timp, only one judge was aVdilable There seemed good grounds for suggesting that if a twopatient test is again imposed that two adjudicators should be appointed. The best compftition jUdge in the world canDot be in two places or satisfactorily adjudicate on two patients simultaneously. Incidentally this test rathtr strengthened the case of those who assert that the" patient" in a first aid competition should not be a mem ber of the team or a trained" first aider." Here we had two patients -one necessarily left Ly the for considerable periods -and both expert first-aid men and well known to those administering to their" injuries."

Just a word more on the test. It providE.d a good spectacle and a sensation. It caught the teams unawares, and it tested their resourcefulness, and that was all to the good. As a spectator I think I am voicing the views of many others when I compare the onl okers to, say, the helpful support ers of a Surrey team who had gone 0.,,1, hQpef"l tP l""rn Jack

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Hobbs and th e opposing team 's captains w re not playing, or eve n directing their teams!

The falling off of number of spectators may have been in some measure due to their being unable to infU se any enthusiasm into a test which they could nat follow, but any who left before the subsequent proceedings when Sir Alymer Hunter Weston so genially addressed us and when the trophy was presented by Lord Onslow, were the los ers.

Agi\in the "Inter-Final" gave us an opportunity of meeting old friends, competitors of other days, to talk yet again over finals which have long p.lssed into the r tmi niscencies of the veterans of the ambulance world. It is good to come up yearly and see old faces and hear old voices. And then we have our grouse and say that the are not what they were in our days. Well, they certainly are not, but ambulance competitions can nC) more stand still or mark time than can anything else in this age of spe e d. Anyhow, let's hope that most of us may be to see many another final.

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

MAY, 1927

His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, Grand Prior, has approved the following appointment :-

TO BT OOMMISSIONER OF No. 1 ( Prince of Wales' ) DISTRIOT.

Assistant Commissioner Lieut.-Colonel Francis A Brooks, M.D., late R.A.M.C. (T), 20 5 27

The ActIng ChI '" CowmlsslODer has sancuuDtd the folloWlug dtJpointmcnts, prom o tlUns lr;.;mdeH Blld reslgnatluns ;-

TO BE LADY OOUNTY OFFIOER.

1'- o. 6 DISTRICT

Lady Supt. Mrs. Ida \1ary Ritson, County of Durham, 254 2 7

TO BE COR S SURGEON.

No 5 DISTRICT. Thomas l,harle:; Au 5 ustus Sweetnam, Pontefract aT' d l'istrict Corps, 4 5 27

TO BE CORPS 0 l' FIOER

NO.4 DISTRICT

Ambulance William Edward Naylor, Manchester and Salford Corps, 30-4 27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Norman Abel Fowler, Worsboro' and District Corps, 13 ·5. 27

TO BE LADY CORPS OFFIO

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Muriel Adelaide Batey, Newcastle -on- Tyne Corps 28.4 27

TO 8E DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Gerald S daey William Evans, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Princes Risborough Division, 15427

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

David Valentme Davies, M R C.S, L.R.C.P , Leicester blub ",,.,d J.;,,,jfl ,,t.r

June, 19'27 ·

NO.4 DISTRICT.

-FIRST AID.-

NO. 5 DISTRICT.

Frank Sykes, M R.C.S., L:R.C.P., Hapton Division, 3.5. 2 7

AbercrombIe, M B., Ch.B., Farnworth N ursing DIVISIO':!, Bolton Corps, 304 27

Ettnch Moore, "A" Division, Crewe Corps, 6.5 2 7

MIchael Raphael Cooligar, M .B., Ch.B.," B" Division, Crewe Corps, 6.5.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

\V. P. Sullivan, M.D , South Kirkby and District DIVISIon, Pontefract and District Corps

Mlllar Tannahill, L R.C P.&S , Lincoln Nursing DIvIsIon, 17.5.27

John Reay, M.B., B.S., Warsop Colliery Division, Staveley Corps, 17.5.27

James Stuart Hutchinson, M B., Ch.B., Markham Division, Staveley Corps, 19 5 27

Regi nald Crichton Peate, M.R.C.S, L.R.C.P., Stoke Divi sio n N.S.Ry. Corps, 4.5.27 '

Tam es Purdue, M.B , B.Ch., Wombwell Nursing DIvision, 4 5. 2 7

No.8 DISTRICT.

Thomas S. Taylor, M.B., B.Ch., Hailsham Division, 194 27

GIllard Churcher, M. 0., F.R.C.S., Eastbourne DiviSIon, 25.27

Frewen Moor, M.D., B.Ch., M.R.C.S ., L R.C.P. Westgate-onSea 1 ursing Division, Isle of Thanet Corps: NO.9 DISTRICT.

Dani e! 9: Twining, M.R.CS., Marlborough and South Huish DIVISIon, 16.527

Sandford, M.B, B Ch Saltash Lanclulph DIVISIon, 23427

No. II DISTRICT.

WIlliam Edward Rutledge, L.R.C.S., L. R ,C. P., Norwich Lads Club Division, 20.5.27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT

No. I DISTRICT.

Ambulan,.e Officer Arthur George Mattacks _ 0 29 (East \Valthamstow) Division, Walthamstow 28-4 27

Ambulance Officer FredE-rick WIlliam KIng- No. 58/ 1 (Mount Pleasant) Division, London Post Office Corps

7·1.27 '

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Sergt. WIllIam Mason, "A" Division, Crewe Corps, 65 27

Ambulance Officer Arthur Edward Ankers, "B" ulv isio n Crewe Corps, 65.27

No. DISTRICT.

Ambul a,:!c.e Officer. Patrick Quin Mauns ell Spaight, Basford DIVISIon, NottlDgham Corps, 4.5. 2 7 Ralph Brown, Hemsworth Colliery and District Division Pontefract and District Corps, r 3 5 27 '

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Sergt. William Charles Sandell Norwich City D· 20 5 27 ' IVlslOn, Sidney Ernest Reginald Scott, Norwich Lads Club Division, 20 5. 27 No. II DISTRICT.

Ambulanc e Officer A. J. Staples, Ashford Works D ivisio n, Ashford Railway Corps, 19 5.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFICER. No. 1 DISTRICT.

S / Sergt. David Stitcher No. 30 (Eas t London) Division, 11.5·27

Serg t. Albert Charles Harris, No. 87 (Shoreditch) Division 11.5·27 '

Corp \. Charles Edw in Bower, NO.7 (Toynbee Hall) Division II 5.27

Corp\. Albtrt Edward Wells, No. 58/2 (N.W.D.O.) Division, London Post Office Corps, 9 5 27 NO·4 DISTRICT. Officer Albert Vernon Gibson, "A" Division Crewe Corps, 6 5 27

Sergt. Josiah SImon, " B" Division, Crewe Corps 6.S 17 Corp t Alfred Erookes, " B 1/ Division, Crewe Carps, 6 .'1 'J.'l

Thomas Wilkins"n, South Kirkby and District Division Pontefract and District Corps, J 35. 2 7

John Raphael Russell, "A" DiVIsion, Sheffield Corps 17 r.27

George Maddock Rogers, Netherfield Division, 17 5. 2'7 ) No. 12 (IRISH) DISTRICT.

Sergt. Edward Keogh, W. & R. Jacobs & Co Ltd. Division 25. 2 2 7 " ,

W!ll!am J. Molloy, Broadstone G.S.Ry. Division, 1. 5 27 Wilham F. Jones, " '1 "

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER. NO.2 DISfRICT

Elsie Sandford, Swindon Nursing D ivisio n, 20.5. 2 7 NO·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Miss Elizabeth Cooper, H. Q. Nursing Division Northampton Corps, 3 5 27 ' No.8 DISTRICT.

Ellen Mary May Greenaway, Chatham Nursing Division 235. 27

Emily Harriett Bigg, Maidstone Nursing Div ision, 21.5.27 No. II DISTRICT.

Miss Cecelia A. Pearce, London Bridge Nursing D ivisio n, 25 -4. 2 7

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER. No. I DISTRICT.

Sergt. ]. R. B. Andrews, No. 46 (llford) Division, 2 3. 27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFICER FOR OADETS No. 1 DISTRICT.

James William Turner, C7 (Southall) Division

TO BE OORPS SERGEANT MAJOR.

Staff-Sergt. George Henry Maple, Ashford Corps, 26 4.27

TRANSFERRED.

NO.8 DISTRICT.

S W. Yincent, City of Rochester DivisIon to Darlmgton DIVISIon, No.6 District, 20 4 27 NO.9 DIS TR ICT.

Divisio.nal SUl?t: from Plymouth Co-operative Division to Friary DIVISIOn, 1.1.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. No. I DISTRICT

Ambulance Officer A. McKay, No. 75 (Southend) Division, 5.5 2 7

NO.4 DISTRICT

Corps Officer R. C. Done, Manchester and Salford Corps, 20 3. 2 7

Divisional Supt. J. Holmes, Padiham Divis ion, 25.4 27 NO.5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. Blackbum, Hurbury Nursing Division £4 5. 2 7 '

RESIGN ATIONS ACOEPTED WITH REGRET. No. I DISTRICT.

Officer J. Saunders, No 49 ( Erith ) Division

NurSIng Officer Louise de and Lady Ambulance Officer D. Wase No. 18 (WhIte hall ) I ursing Division

NO .4 DISTRICT

Supt. J. Chapman, Gorton Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 19· 5.27

Supt. J. Craig, Barrow-in- Furness Division, 10 5 27

No. 5 DISTRICT

Divisional Surgeon P. Gettleson, Warsop COlliery Division 26.5 27

No.6 DISTRICT.

Cadet Officer J. H. ElIls, Percy Main Colliery Division, 5.5 27 NO.8 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer J. Banbury, Boro' of Reigate Corps, 8.5.27 DEATH.

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon J. Robinson, C",nterh\.1ry OJ isinn,

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A I D. June, 19 2 7

June, 19 2 7. -FtRsT

A l D.-

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Supt. G. T. Hill, Letchworth Division, TO 5. 27

No. II

Ambulance Officer G. \V. Fearn, Ramsgate Station Division, 25.5. 2 7

CORRECTION.

No.8 DISTRICT.

The appointmrnt of Dr. J. Ferguson, Isle of Sheppey Division was notified in error.

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.1 DISTRICT

No. 94 ( Dagenham) Division, 27-4. 27

No. 95 (The Times) Division, 16. 3 27

NO.3 CWESTERN) DISTRICT.

Malvern DiVIsion, 23 5. 2 7

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Little Lever Division, 16 5 2 7

Farnworth Nursing Division, 9.5. 27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Alfreton and District Division, 12.5. 2 7

Weatherby Division, 28-4. 27

Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Co Division, 12.5. 27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Modbury Division, 21.5. 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Norw ic h Ladj Club Division, 20 5 27

OADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Dari ingtrn Cadet Divis ion, 12.5 27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Friary Cadet Nursing Division, 7 5 2 7

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Felixstowe Cadet Division, 23.5. 27

DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

No. DISTRICT.

No. 88 West Ham ) Rover Scout Section, 264. 2 7

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Radford Di vi sion, 4.4 2 7 NO.6 DISTRICT.

Hornsea Nursing Division, 5.5. 27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

St. Austell DiVIsion, 5.5. 27

OADET DIVISION RENAMED.

CIN Cadet Nursing Division will be known in future as the St. Winifold's Club Cadet Nursing Division

P. S. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

ttbe GranO of ctbc of tbe 1)o5l>Itai of SL 30bn of lct1lS4lcm In

'(tbe $1. John Bmbulance :fl3rigabe.

PRINCE OF WAI.ES'S OISTRIcr.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. JULY, 1927.

July 3rd No. 70 Division, Royal Boro' of Kensington.

" 10th " 7 I Tottenham.

" 17th " 72 Barking.

" 24th ,,73 " Grays.

,. 31st ,,74 " London City Mission.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m.

• EW APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER.

H.R.H. The Grand Prior has been pleased to approve 0 the promotion of Assistant Commissioner Lieut.-Colonel F. A

Brooks, M.D., to Commissioner of NO.1 District, with effect from the 20th May, 19 27.

The new Commissioner feels sure that all members In the District will give him same supP?rt that hav e invariably given to the prevIOus CClmmISSIO?erS, and with thiS knowledge he will be encouraged to do hiS best to worthily carry out the high traditions set by his predecessors.

THE LATE COMMISSIONER'S FUNERAL.

The Commissioner would like to thank very sincerely all the members of Ambulance and Nursing- Divisions who were present at the ceremon'y. Considering the awkward day and hour it was most gratifying that so many attended and showed not the great respect in which Mr. Winny was held, but also the wonderful esprit de co rps that is one of the mal ked features of the District.

The Commissioner has received a letter from Mr. II. B. Winny expressing his appreciation of the arrangements made for his brother's funeral.

DlSTRlCT COMPETITIONS.

The Efficiency Cup Competition was held at the Merchant Taylor's School, Charterhouse, E.C., on Saturday, May 21St. The result was as follows :-

1st-No.7 Toynbee Hall Divic;ion, 172 marks.

20d - 19-4 (Norman-road Section), South Metropolitan Gas Corps, 132 marks.

3 rd - No 19- 4 ( Clapham Section), South l\letropoli an Gas Corps, 130 marks

4 th - No 87 (Shoreditch) Division, marks.

The Commissioner takes this opportunity of congratulating the winners of the Cup, which was presented by 1\1rs. Leeson, wife of the Head Master of Charterhouse School.

OFFICERS' ANNUAL DINNER.

Preliminary Not£ce.-Officers are asked to note that the Annual Dinner will be held at the Great Central Hotel, on Saturday, December 3rd, 1927. The Commis5ioner hopes that all Officers of the District will make a special effort to be present on this occasion.

OFFICERS'

Officers are reminded that their annual subscriptions for the year 1927 are now due, and should be sent tv the Distri c t Treasurer, at No. I District Headquarters, St. John 's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C. I. BUGLE BAND.

Sunerintendents and Ofilcers in Charge of DiviSions are thntthe District Drum, Fife and Bugle Band, under Bandmaster Sergeant-Major G. Richardson, IS avatlable (or Church Parades, Route Marches, &c. Applications for the use of the Band should be made to the Band President, Captain L. L. Franks, NO.1 District, St. John's Gate, E.C.I. (Signed) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M. D. ( Lt .-Col. ). Commissioner.

) MPORTANT NOTICE

Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. W. Hurnphris WlOny, O.B.E., the Commissioner of No (P. of W.) District, which occurred on May 31st in a Nursing Home in London, where he had been for some months.

The funeral took place on Saturday, June 4th, at the City of London Cemetery, Ilford. The first part of the Service was held at St. Paul's Church, Camden-square, N.W. In addition to thp. members of the family and a large number of members of No.1 District, the congregation included MajorGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson, representing the Order of John, Colonel Moore, Deputy Chief Commissioner, MaJor Darvil-Smith, representing the Brigade Headquarters, Chief Supt. R. J. Halford, representing the City Police, Mr. DudleyStuart representing the General Post 0 (fice, and Sir James Dundas-Grant, a great personal friend.

The Acting Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooks, M.D., read the lesson, and Assistant Commissioners, Doctors Mac Fadden, Corbet Fletcher, and Kendal!, District Surgeon Dr. R. Connon Robertson, and two District Officers acted as pall bearers.

Six 0 fficers carried the coffin to the grave, and at the corclusion of the Service the" Last Post» was sounded.

With the death of Mr. Winny, there departs almost the last of a very small band of pioneers who, about forty years ago sowed the first .of a movement which even they, though so keenly optU:l11StIC, could never h3:ve anticipated, would have developed IOt0 so huge and so mdispensable a body as the Nc. 1 (Prince of Wales) District.

I t was in 1886 that Mr. Winny obtained his First Aid Certifi!"ate, and then set about the formation of a Division which ultimately became the "Toynbee Hall" Ambulance Division in 1891.

Mr. who was a resident of Toynbee Hall, took a ver y energetIc part in all its activities, especially interesting

In the same year he was made a Knight of Grace of the Order of St. John, and later in recognition of Sen'ices rendered in connection with the Air Raids and Ambulance War Work in general, he was created an O.B.E.

Mr. by nature, was of a reserved disposition, but he himself to. th.e members of. District, especially to the ASSistant CommiSSIoners and Dlstnct Staff. with whom he carne in such close contact.

He will be greatly missed, but his services to the Cause will ever be an encouragement and stimulus to those who are left to carryon the work which was the one passion of his life.

The Fifth Annual Church Parade of No. 80 (Stoke Newington) Division will take place on Sunday, July 10th. By the kindly interest of His Worship the Mayor of Stoke Newington (Captain F. Sandford Dod, O.B.E., J.P.), this will take the form of a Drumhead Service at the Alexandra Theatre Stoke Newington, at 3 p m., the Mayor will occupy the form, and will be supported by N. Corbet Fletcher M.B. in Charge of the Central HIS WorshIp the Mayor of Hackney, and local Ministers of all Denominations. Music will be provided by the famous Congress Hall Band There will al:iO be present contingents of "N)) Division Special Constabulary, the Stoke Naval British Legion. the Set vice the Special BrIgade wIll be shown, featurlDg the work of the Brigade. Officers 10 Charge of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions are asked to inform Supt. L. Herbert, 94, Park-street, N.16, how many members and friends they expect to be present so that seats may be reserved.

The Annual I nspection of No.1 District took place on the Exhibition Ground, Hyde Park, on Saturday, June lIth. The Parade was inspected by the Right Hon The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Rowland Blades, Bart, M.P., and the Lady Mayoress.

The Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooks was In command, and the Lord Mayor was received by Lord William Cecil General PerCIval \Vdkinson, the Acting Chief CommiSSioner. Whilst the Lord Mayor inspected the Amb:.Ilance Division, the Lady Mayoress inspected the Nursing Division.

I nspection was well attended by all ranks, and the CommiSSioner congratulates officers and members for their smartness and keenness on this occasion.

I n a message received from the Lord l\Iayor by the Acting Chief CommiSSIOner, he states :-

"The Lord Mayor was very impressed with the strengtb, smartness, and discipline, ot the Units on parade. He fully great service rendered by the members of the Brigade to theIr fellow citizens and is pleased to have had an opportunity of inspecting the Units of No. I District which is representative of the Brigade as a whole."

No. 2 District.

The late Commissioner of No. I District Mr. W. H. Winny. himself in the Educational side of the Institution and organising many classes in First Aid, etc.

Mr. inny later founded the" Toynbee Nursing Guild," which did such splendid work among the poor of Whitechapel. 1895 the Ambulance Movement had so developed that a BrIgade Conference, the first of its kind, and of which Mr. \VInny was Joint Secretary with the late Mr. W. R. Edwards, met at Northampton. These Conferences, thanks to the ()f Mr. Winny, became a regular feature, and he retained the part of Honorary Secretary as long as they were held.

I n 1897 Mr. Winny joined the Headquarters' Staff as District Superintendent Treasurer, and was promoted in I912 to Assistant Commissioner.

In 1914 much of the Ambulance War Work in London fell the late Mr. Winny, who in 1915 became Deputy CommiSSioner of the No. (Prince of Wales) District.

CHELTENHAM.-In Cheltenham, a town of 48,000 inhabltants, the whole of the ambulance service is provided by a St. John Corps and a B.R.C.S. unit working together from the same local headquarters. It is therefore essential that both parties should maintain friendly relations, and indeed this is the case. The entente has been cemented at the Whitsun camp. For the past few years the B.R.C.S. have held an annual camp at this tilLe at Birdlip, a bracing spot on the Cotswolds, about 4 miles from Cheltenham and about 900 ft. above sea level.

This year the B. R.C.S. men pressed the ambulance divisions to join them, together with some of their men from Gloucester and Stroud. They arrived in camp on Saturday afternoon and evening, and found tents already erected, the transport all arrived and everything in good order. The St. John men were under the command of Dr. Barrett-Cardew, M.C. (Corps Sec.), in the unavoidable absence of the Corps Supt. (Rev. C. C. Petch, M.A.) Other officers present were

Divisional Supts. W. Tandy and H. J. Lewis, Amb. Officer R. 1. Gardner, M.M., and C.·S.M. H. Ballinger, M.S.M. Dr. Cardew was invited to share the duties of Camp Commandant with Commandant Dr. J. S. Robinson (D R.C.S.), who was assisted by R.M. Cook, Section Leaders Peacey, Kmg and. Sanders.

Very soon mallets were out, t('nts further pegged down, and some old war-time friends in the way of camp-bedding, kit-bags, holdalls, groundsheets, etc., came into their element again. One man found a ham-bone and two dog biscuits in his kit-bag when he opened it, but he had no desire fur them, for the cooking supervised by Mr. Holman and the messing arranged by Q.M. Cook were both excellent. The mess-orderlies were even clad in smart white drill suits! The orderly officers received congratulations instead of compi aints.

The proceedings started in earnest at supper on Saturday night, when 75 men were present in the Y M. hut (complete with canteen) m the camp grounds. The orderly-room staff (principally Mr. A. C. Dunn) produced song sheets for community singing, for which there was no lack of soloists. Everyone enjoyed this feature immensely, including the Camp Commandant (Dr. the piano. In fact he enjoyed It so much that it was left for someone else at I.30 p.m. to suggest we "packed up. " So we adjourned to our tents, where we could still hear the strains of music-Savoy band thiS time on Commandant \Vatt's (Gloucester B. R C.S.) wireless set! Then carne rain. Soon after Ihis we settled down, and this brought back vivid memories to the ex-service members of other camps in other places, but they were soon reminded that this was something quite different when they found the Sergt Major himself coming round slacking their ropes for them!

Reveille next morning was due at 6 30, but a glorious morning saw scarcely a man in bed at that hour-in fact, some had been up two hours! "Physical jerks" preceded breakfast, and then carne the ,. packing up" of tents for inspection, and the" poshing up" of uniform for church parade.

Headed by the bugle band, the parade marched off to Brimp,field Church, a typical little Lotswold church a mile and a half away, where an excellent service was held. After church a wreath was deposited on the Village War Memorial, with due ceremony, in the name of those in camp.

The sports arranged for the afternoon had to be cancelled owing to rain. Nevertheless, a surprising number of visitors including our County Commissioner, Dr. Hugh Powell, M.B.E., M. D., were present and entertained to tea. The rain continued, so after a photograph had been taken an impromptu concert was arranged in the mess hut.

On Whit-Monday morning a well· planned tactical scheme was included in the routine. While marching through a neighbouring wood, the men suddenly came withm the range of fire of an unseen enemy who had already inflicted heavy losses on the attacking troop3. Many remarkably gallant deeds were performed in rescuing and attending to the wounded. The efficiency of the treatment applied in most cases met with the favour of the officers "i n the line," at the "first-aid post," and at the "C.S.S." The" scheme" was interesting and instructive to officers and men alike.

Later in the day the postponed sports were held, the camp struck, and in the evening the column marched back to Cheltenham for dismissal.

The general opinion of all ranks was "an excellent, enjoyable and instructive time-all over too soon."

No. 4 District.

The result of the "Perrott" CompetitIOn, held at the Wharncliffe Rooms, Great Central Hotel, London, on May 3th, has given the greatest possible in NO.4. District. This beautIful trophy was won for the first time since its inception by a team organised by the Liverpool Nu::sing Division, Liverpool Corps. Last year this team was seecond in the same competition, and was awarded the " Corbet Fletcher " trophy.

Apart from the above successes these ladies have carried off many prizes in NO.4 District.

In 1926, at the Welsh Eisteddfod held at Swansea, the

" Bute" Cup, together with second and third places in the individual competitions carrying gold and silver medals, fell to them.

The Commissioner personally took the opportunity of congratulating this team after its WID in London, and he feels certain that their success this year will be highly appreciated throughout the District.

BI RKENHEAD.-The Birkenhead Medical Comforts Depot which was opened in April, 19z6, has proved a most successful undertaking. During the past year T42 applications had been met, 198 articles were issued, and 30 people had been supplied without an) charge being made. The depot had received many suitable gifts among which were a tenda-lifta, bath chairs, crutches, douches, back rests, bronchitic kettle, etc. Doctors had recommended patients to go to the depot for assistance and all classes of the public had made use of it. The financial position is quite satisfactory, there being a credit balance of over £6

The depot IS open on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 30 P m. to 8.30 p.m. but emergency calls are attended to by the Lady DiviSional Supts., Miss Wilson and MISS Kaberry.

CHE SHIRE.- The Annual Review and Inspection of the Cheshire Sorps and Divisions was held at Winsford on May 28th. The Inspe c tIng Officer was the Assistant Surgeonin-Chief, Colonel C. 1. Ellis, C.M.G., T. D M.D., C M., who was accomp.ln led by Colonel Trimble, C.B , C M G , &c., Commissioner for NO.4 District, who had with him Distnct Officer W. C. Bentall, O.B E, F.R.C.S. The Parade was under the command of Assistant Commissioner C H Fowler Jones, with District Officers \V. Maxwell Reekie, O.B E J P., and L ieut.-Colonel Chaloner, T. D , J.P in charge of the Ambulance and Nursmg Divisions, and Supt. C. \V Tapsoo, D.C M., was the Adjutant.

The members attending this Parade increase with each year and have grown from 203 in 192I to 6 z5 on the present occasion There was the usual inspection III line, march past, demonstrations in triangular and roller bandaging, artificial respiration, &c. A dramatic item was staged in an explosion followed by the burning down of a very realistic cotlage, from which rescues were made by a gas rescue team, immediate attention to injuries, and further attention at a Dressing Station for slight cases, and at a hospital equipped with beds appliances for the serious cases. The presence of the Winsford Fire Brigade added to the interest of the display, but notwithstanding their eff IftS and the gallons of water which they played on the building it was soon reduced to ashes. The programme concluded with a gas rescue by a squad of one of the divisions in which one of their number descended a ladder and carried the injured man up to the top of the grand stand. Afterwards the Parade was addressed by the Assistant Surgeonin-Chief, who expressed his appreciation of the manner in which the various items had been carried out. A few cfieerful remarks from the District Commissioner concluded a very successful day.

NEL SON.- The death of Corps Surgeon A. E. Norming· ton, Nelson Corps, who passed away on May 27th, came as a great shock to the members of this unit. Dr. Normington has for many years rendered valuable and signal service to the cause of the S.J.A.B. at Nelson.

ROCHD ALE -The Roche Ambulanre and Nursing Cadets took an important part in the" Week of Youth" organised by the Mayor of Rochdale. On the evening of Empire Day, 15 0 of them in uniform, paraded with the Boys' Brigade, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. After an address by the Mayor they marched past, the Mayor taking the salute.

On the Tbursday evening in addition to taking part in the Pageant, the Cadets gave a display in First Aid and Home Nursing, which included rescues from an explosion, attention to injuries at once, transport to hospital and attention after arrival. In the hygiene section an ingeniously contrived arrangement drew attention to the necessity of cleanliness of food and of the body.

The Cadets were under the charge of Lady District Supt. Mrs. Tweedale and the Cadet Officers.

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PONTEFRACT.- The first Annual Dinner of the Featherstone Division was held on May 25th. The chair was taken by Divisional Surgeon Fairclough, who was accompanied by the President of the Division, Councillor E. Edwards, and other civic gentlemen.

During the evening the question of a motor ambulance was raised, and Councillor Coult said, he had received a deputation from the Featherstone Division, and that he hoped n the near future to be able to say that one would be presented to the Division.

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No. 6 District.

JARROW.-The officers and members of the Jarrow T urs · ing Division held a Social on May IO:h, when Miss I. Scott, Lady Divisional Superintendent, on behalf of the above, presented to Miss Longstaff, Secretary, a Silk Counterpane and Embroidered Linen Pillow Cases.

Miss Longstaff has been thirteen years in the Division, and is leaving to make her home in Canada.

A very enjoyable evening was spent, everyone wishing MISS Longstaff" All good wishes and happiness in the future."

No. District.

All officers and mea:bers of No.8 District feel the deepest sympathy with Major W. H. F. Noble. Assistant Commissioner for the County of Kent, in the death of his wife.

Mrs. Noble took a very keen interest in our work and by her death the Brigade has lost a staunch friend.

The Commissioner regrets to report the death of Divisional SUDt. Hickmott. The district has lost a valuble officer who has served the Order and the Brigade for over 44 years. He proved himself a keen and efficient supt. and earned the respect and affection of his members.

It is gratifying to report the keen enthusiasm with which units of No.8 District have taken up and are working the Road Service Scheme. Up to the time of going to press the Commissioner had received reports from Gravesend and N orthfleet and Chatham Divisions.

The these DiVisions carried out during the Whitsun holidays is most praiseworthy, and has earned the thanks of the Acting Chief Commissioner.

Gravesend and Northfleet turned out I officer Corps Supt. T. C. Amery and other Corps O ffi cers were also present

S H EFFIE Ln.- The Sheffield Corps instituted a Road Service for the Whitsuntide holidays, and Ambulance Stations were arranged at the follow109 dangerous points on main roads close to S heffield, and used extensively by holiday makers ;- Norfolk Arms Hotel, Manchester-road; Arms Hotel, Ringinglow; Fox House H otel, Peacock Hotel, Owler Bar; Sir William H otel, Grindleford, and the four roads of the Chesterfield-road.

These stations were so arranged that there was a telephone close to, or actually in the station, wi th six ambulance men comtantly on duty at each station, some of them patrolling for several m iles in each direction. In addition, three motor cyclists patrolled the area, and Corps Officers Vi s ited practically each station

There was only one serious accident, but wenty -eight minor cases were treated over the four days.

. The service was highly appreciated by the poltce, and the motorins public.

The Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Area ( Captain O. F. Buxton) inspected all the se stati?ns during this duty and was highly The Lady Mayoress walking along the line of Nursing Divisions. s atl5fied WIth the whole arrangements which reflected great c redit on the organisers.

I t has been arranged to continue the service at some of the stations during the summer, and at all stati ons during the week-ends The thanks of Corps are particudue to the proprtetors of the vanous hotels who did all tn their power to make the men comfortable ar:d the service a SUccess.

21 men, an? attt'nded to serious cases and many mlllor ones, while Chatham turned out I officer and 22 men, and very fortunately had only to attend two cases.

Officers in charge of units are to note that guards of honour should wear ceremonial dress, haversac and water bottle. The top of the haversac should just touch ths bottom of the belt.

The Lord Mayor of London the Ambulance Divisions.

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Guildford has in no small way and in a very practical manner shown its respect and esteem for the Guildford Corps and its members. In a previous issue the difficulties of Guildford were mentioned, and the hope was then expressed that the Press and public would rally round and support a worthy cause

The Guildford Corps, led by Its PreSident, Sir Arthur Martindale, made an appeal, and it is exceedingly gratifying to be informed that within two weeks the sum of £600 had been collected.

On Sunday the 22nd May, the Guildford residents were given an excellent opportunity of seeing the organisation they had taken as their own and placed in an admirable home.

The Surrey units of No.8 District were supported by units from No. II District. The British Legion Band gave its services voluntarily and in no small way assisted to make the parade a great success.

Dr. A. Vernon Davies, O.B.E., M.B., M.P., inspected the parade, accompanied by Sir Arthur Martindale, District Officer E. E. D. Heesan, Officer Commanding, and Lady Knowles. At the saluting base were also the Mayor, Mrs. Councillor 1\Iartindale, Mrs. Davies, Dr. and Mrs. Porter.

After the inspection the parade marched to the new Headquarters where Lady Knowles acting for the Countess of Onslow, absent through indisposition, declared in the presence of the Commissioner, Mayor and Councillors the new Headquarters opened for the use of the Guildford Corps of S.J.A.B.

The headquarters are admirably suiled for the work of the Brigade, and will add considerably to the already most efficient transport and other work now being undertaken by the Guildford Corps.

The whole parade and visitors were entertained to tea by the Guildford corps in the County Hall.

The Commissioner addressed the assembly and said that the public looked to the Brigade with confidence to maintain the worthy traditions of our noble Order.

He tbanked District Officer E. E. D. Heesom for the admirable manner the arrangements had been made and felt everyone appreciated his efforts to make the occasion a huge success.

Jun e, 19 2 7. -FIRST village depots in the vicinity, has now completed arrangements for dealing with main road accidents. The Hastings road every week end is the scene of casualties that demand much attention and quick transport.

Commissioner E. A. Richards, Knight of Grace, paid a visit to Ashford on May 21St to inspect the local Corps. The Commissioner, accompanied by DIvisional Supt. MIles, S.B., Ashford Town vivision, was received by Corps Officers Marsh and Henneker. After a close inspection of the Ashford Station, Ashford Works, South Ashford and Willesboro' Divisions the whole C.)rps marched past the saluting base. Long Service Medals were presented to Sergeant Capeling and Private Oliver of the Willesboro' Division.

Col. C. Murdoch, D.S.O., presided over the Maidstone Division annual meeting on May 24th. Divisional Surgeon So uthey and District Officer Hancox, S. B., also attended.

Throughollt X o. District deep symp3thy is felt with Dr. Noble, of Sittingbourne, 10 the death of his wife. As No. .3 District Assistant CommiSSioner Dr. Noble is very popular -vi th ambulance men throughout Kent.

Once again yeoman work has been performed by member s of the District in connection with a recent Pilgrimage to Lourdes.

AlaI ge number of men and nurses were provided to afford the necessary transport and comfort of those travelling, and officia ls pIlgrIms were loud in their praise of the way III which the Iflvallds were looked after on both sides of the cha nnel n nd du ring the crossi ng.

A special tie has been approved for merr,bers of the Ord er, Assor:iation BrIgade. The colours are black whi te and red; the prices are 35. 9d. and 23. 3d, including postage.

Members of the Brigade will be supplied on an order wri tten on official notepaper and signed by an officer of the unit concerned.

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South Africa.

CAPE PROVINCE DISTRICT.

Cape Town Nursing Division, l\.mbulance Sister Miss Jasper-Smith to be Lady Ambulance Officer, IS 2.27, vice Mrs. Saphra resigned, 268.26

Port Elizabeth Division-J. Dell to be Divisional Supt., 27.9.26; L. S. V. Z'nober, B.A., M. R.C.S., to be Divisional Surgeon, 27.9.26

Kimberley Corp3-Corps Secretary W. Glbb to be Corps Supt., 82.27; D. T. James to be Corps Officer, 8.227.

Bultfontein Mine Division-G. H. Pearson, M. B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 25.3.24 ; J. Lord to be Ambulance Officer, 8.2.27.

Wesselton Mine Division-G. H. Pearson, M.B., to be Acting Divisional Surgeon, 74.24

Constance Williams 1'1 ursing Division-A. Trevenning Harris, M.B, to be Acting Divisional Surgeon, 16626 Electrical Department Divis ion-E. Vaughan Jones, M.B., to be Acting Divisional Surgeon, 29,8.23

S.A. Police Division-E. Vaughan Jones, M.B., tl) be Acting Divisional Surgeon, 14.626 Wesselton Floors DiviSIOn-H. Symonds, M.B, to be Divsional Surg-eon, 18.7.23; P. J. Bosman to be Ambulance Officer, 2 2.27

1 EW DIVISIONS, CHANGE OF TITLE, ETC.

The Chief Commissioner has also sanctioned the following new Divisions and change of title ;Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES DI STRI CT.

Auburn Nursing Division formed, 14 2 27 Blackheath Division formed, 9.327 Darlinghurst Nursing Divis io n to be known as King's Cross NurSIng Division, 93 .27

COASTAL DISTRICT.

Albany Division formed, I 26

The following documents must be produced at the Annual Inspection. Divi£ions should see that the are correctly filled in. Blank forms are obtainable from Brigade Headquarters ;--

Register Sheet BFr.

Returns of Drills and Public Duties BF3

General Regalations (1914).

Brigade Orders and Circulars.

Divisional Rules.

Occurrence Book.

List of Stores. Minute Book.

Cash Book.

Attention is again drawn to para. 89, page 19, Brigade Regulations (1924), in which it states that re-examinations should be held prior to 31st July in each year.

The Commissioner also wishes to draw attention to para. 248, page So, Brigade Regulations (1924), wherein it is stated that each Division is entitled and expected, if possible, to hold one Flag Day in each year.

He trusts that there will be an increase in the number of Flag Days during 1927.

The Commissioner is pleased to report that 5 members of the Tunbridge Wells Division have enrolled in Military Hospitals Reserve. He hopes this will be followed byapplications from other units of the District.

The District has a proud reputation of fulfilling all calls made upon it by the Chief Commissioner, and the Commissioner is anxious that the number of volunteers required from No. 8 District will be forthcoming. The Comm issioner recommends members obtaining a copy of the conditions of enrolment, and for them to give same careful conSideration.

He thanked tbe corps supt., officers, and members of the Guildford corps for their kind hospitality. Sir Arthur Martindale during his speech expressed the fact that it gave him unbounded pleasure to be associated with work of the Brigade.

There will be found in another column particulars of a tie for mufti wear which has been sanctioned by the Order. The Commissioner commends the wearing of this tie by all ranks. It will enable easy recognition of all those connected and working for the great cause of suffering humanity.

No. I (5. E. &. C. R.) District.

Woolwich Division Dance at Eltham on St. George's Day was a great success. The Westcombe Orchestra was in attendance.

Divisional Supt. A. H Green, S.n., has again had the honour to lead the Bricklayer's Arm team in winning the premier place in the Brigade Competitions. His record of being placed first three times and second twice in the last five years IS unique in the annals of the Brigade. HIS team also secured first place in the London (Ea5t) D visional Contest, first in the Southern Railway Final, and, proceeding to the All· England Railway Finals, was successful in placed third \Vater100 "A'c team, as our readers are aware, won the trophy for the second year in succession.

The consistently high standard maintained by Bricklayer'S Arms is largely due to the tu itIOn of DIstrict Surgeon T. Halliwell, who has laboured for years as the guide, philosopher and friend of the Division.

Aldershot Division annual meeting listened to a very satlsfactoty repolt. The Division maintains its strength, and well serves Aldershot, 1< arnborough and Ash. No less than 57 members plssed the annual examination.

Sevenoaks Division, in addition to maintaing several

The ties are obtainable from Messrs. SImp50n & Edwards, SIS, Southampton-row, \V.C. r.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

'The ChIef Commissioner has sanctioned the following appo llltments, promotions,and resignations, within the Brigade Ove rseas during the month of May, I9 2 7 ;Australia.

NEW SOUTH \VALES DISTRICT.

Paddington and Woollahra Divlsion-Sergt. P. J. Gonel to be Ambulance Officer" on probation," 10.2.27 Canada.

ONTARIO DISTHICT.

Ottawa Central - ursing Dlvision-A j S E. A. Simpson to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 15. 1 1. 2 5 New Zealand.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

Wellington Corps- :\"mbulance Officer F. W. \Vard to be Corps Supt., vice A. O. Richardson transferred to the reserve, 3I.I226 New Plymouth Nursing DiVision - Mrs. B. Childabaston to. Nursing Officel, 10.2.27; Mrs. L. Wright to be Lady Supt., 102.27; P. C. Davie, Esq., M.B., to be DIVISional Surgeon, 10 2.27

'Yellington Harbour Board Division-F. J. Skinner to be DIVISional Supt., 238 26; F. L. O'Connell to be Ambulance Officer, 23- 826

Wellington Nursing Division-Lady Ambulance Officer M. F. Baker transferred to reserve, 20.227

New Moseley Air Mattress Tc:sted.

WITH tbe arriv.d uf one its cars in Melbourne recently {rom Peterborough, th e CIvil Ambulance Service completed a long trip of more than 366 miles. The car, which was in charge of the chief office r (M r. 03goodCannon) Itfc at 9 o'clock on Monday morning, and, after having gone some distanc e out of ItS way owing to a blocked liv(.r crossing, reached Petf'rborc.ugh at 6 c./clock that evening. The return journey was b::gan at 9 v'clock the following morning, the b eing a woman who had fr.actured her ankle, and who was in need of special attentlOD. After a successful j o urney the car arrived in Melbourne the same night and took the patient to a private hospital.

Mr. .also mentioped that the Pet e rborough trip had given him an opportunity to test a type of air mattress, which he had seen used 10 London and Paris. "This mattress," he added, "is made of inflated tubes, anti has proved a complete success. In fact, its in ambula?cc work-particularly on long tripsIS so great that I IDtend to have all our cars equipped with them. Aft l" r the journey from Peterborough, the patient said th2.t she had ridden in comfort all the way.

Teams numbering 18, from all of the North of England took part in the Competition held at Dlackpool, May 21st. 1 he Judges were Dr. J. Mackenzie and Dr. A. S Holden. The Preston team were declared the winners.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, JUNE, 19 27.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

fo be Ambulance Officers

CARNARVON ::.HIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant Thomas J. Hughes, Llandudno Junction Division, 7.5. 27

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Sergeant Da vi d J obn Davies, Lady Lewis D ivi sion, 7.4 2 7

To be Lady Ambulance Officers.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Charlotte Lewis, Parcyrhun Nursing Division' 2.5. 27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TVD FIL CENTR E.

Ambulance Sister Margaretta James, Merthyr Nursing Division, 19.5.27

To be Sergeants.

CARMARTHENSHIRE C ::!' NTRE.

Corporal Wlll ;am D. Morgan, Burry Port and Pembrey Town Division, 145.27

CARNARVONSHIRE CE ·TRE

Corporal John Brundell, Llandudno Junction D ivision, 7.5. 2 7

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE

Corporal Fredrick N. C rees, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Division, 8.4.27

M ONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Arthur R. James, Blackwood Div is ion, 145. 27

To be Corporals.

C ARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Samuel J. Thomas, Burry Port and Pembrey T'lwn D ivi sion, 14 5. 27

CARNARVONSHIRE CENTRE

Private E.-nest G Verral, Llandudno Jun ctio n Division, 7.5. 27

" Robert R. Thomas, " ))

To be Divisional Secretary.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private George East, Blackwood Division, 5.5. 27

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Oliver Leigh, B urry Port and Pernbrey Town Division, 14 5 27

C ARNAR VON SHIRE CB:NTRE.

Private Idwal Lloyd, Llandudao Junction D ivision, 7.5.27

To be Cadet Sergeants.

GL AMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet Fredrick Bevan, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Cadet D ivi sion, 8.4. 27

Cadet Reginald Drake, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Cadet Division, 84.27

To be Cadet Corporals.

GLA MORGAN COUNTY CB.NTRE.

Cadet Eurfyl Francis, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Cadet Division, 8 4.27

Cadet Glyn James, WIlld:.or Colliery Abertndwr Cadet Division, 84 27

Gadet Frank Rawlins, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Cadet Division, 8-4.2 7

Cadet Myfryn Roberts, WlOdsor Colliery Abertridwr Cadet Division, 8-4.27

Divisions Registered.

BORO UGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Merthyr Vale and Abel fan D ivision, 95 27 ()1? RF():!'lDD A CEN TRR.

National Colliery D ivisi on, 4 .3.27

Cadet Division R.egistered.

GL AMORGA N C OUNTY C ENTRE

Cadoxton Cadet Division, 29 4 27

Award of Service Medals and Service M edal Bars:Service Medals.

CITY OF CARDI FF CENTRE

Ambulance Officer H. T. Evans, Cardiff City Division.

GLA \fORGAN COU NTY CENTRE.

Corps Surgeon S . A. Tu ck er, Pon tyclun Corps . BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FIL CENTRI£.

Centre Surgeon R S. Ry c e, B Hough of Merthyr Tydfil Centle.

Corps Secretary E. T. Farmer, Taff

D Visional Supt. E. Jones, Abercanald DIVISion.

" "D. W. Jones (d eceased ), DIVISion.

Corps Sergeant Major r . DI VI Sion

Sergeant A. Baker, Troedyrhlw DIVISion

Co r poral W. W. Owens, Abercanaid Division.

Private T. Gr iffi ths, " "

" E. Davies, " T Saunders, " A. Broom, " "

" T. Dav es, Dowla ;s Division. T Thomas, Merthyr Borough Division.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. J Barber, Abersychan Di vi sion

Ambulan c e Officer W. J. M eredith, Pontypool DIVISion. Sergeant W. Jenkins, Bla ina Division.

" W. r. Hale,,, " " A. J. Jones, Rhymney Division

MONTGOMERVSHIRE CENTRE.

Corps Surgeon R. D. Thomas, PowY51and Corps. " Supt. H. Morris, Powysland Corps

HOROU GH OF NEW PORT CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer ]. Bellew, H ig h-street Railway Division.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Centre Surgeon S. Glanville Morris, Borough of Rhondda Centre "

Divisional Surgeon R. G Jones, Cambrian Colliery Division.

Am bulance Officer T. Jones, " "

F. Teale, Ferndale Division.

" :: E. Edwards, Ferndale Division. N. H. Morgan, Ystrad Rhondda Divis ion. G. Edwards, Cambrian Colliery Division.

Private E. Gnffiths, " " J. Lewis, W. Griffiths, " Service Medal Bars.

CITY OF CARDIF F CEN TRE

Staff Officer r. I. Pepperell, City of Cardiff Centre.

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Cor ps Inspector of Stores T C. Noakes, Cardiff and District Corps.

BOROUGH OF MERTHVR TVDFIL C E NTRE.

Divisional Supt. H. Rowe (deceased ) Cefn Coed Division.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Cor ps Supt. G. H Nelms, PontypooI and District Corps.

Treasurer F. Nelms, Pontypool and District Corps.

" Inspector of Stores J. Rickards, PontypooI and District Corps

Serg eant C. Thomas, Pontypool Division.

BOROUGH O F NEWPORT CENTRE.

Cor ps Inspector of Stores J. Marshall, Newport (Mon.) Corps.

DiVisi onal Supt. C. G Ma rshall, Alexandra Docks Division.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Centr e Surgeon S Glanville Morris, Borough of Rhondda C entre.

Genera I Interest.

A lIIBULANCI£ COMPETITIONS AT THE R OYAL NA TIONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES, H OLYHEAD

Tn e final date of entry for intending ambulance comp" titors at th e Royal Nationa l Eistpddfod of Wales, which mef'ts this year at Holyhead, has passed and the number o f en tries in all classes is encouraging to the organisers. Teams o( mfn and wom e n fcom all parts of England a nd Wales will take part in the two principal op e n cane sts for the "Lady Bute" and " Lady L ' wis cups , the n atio nal tr ophil s prclvided by the Priory for Wales; the " Tre vtthin II an d Silurian 1/ shields will be keenly conte sted b y t eams o f men and wom t"n respectively from Wales and Monmollthshire; and teams of amhulance and n ursing ca ets will compete for th e" Isca 1/ and" Gwent I> tro phies. A special competition has been organised (or 'ams of women in Anglese y, Carnarvonshire, DenbighFlintshire, Merioneth and Montgomeryshire, for th e Ang le s ey II cup 1 he ambulance arrangements in the Eisteddfod gr ound s and in the are made by th e P,iocipal Se cre tary and Commissioner fo r Wal e s (Si r Herbtr t D W. L" wis, K. B.E ), wh om the Amb ulanc e Committee of the has ele ct e d as Honorary Director of Ambulance.

Centre Reports

GLAMOI{GAN COUNTY CE"TRE.

BqID GE ND MEDICAL COM FORTS DEPOT

Permanent accommodation has now been obtained the Medical Comforts D e pot established by the Priory, Wlth the assistanc e of the Medical Officer of Health J. S. P ee bles, to s e rve the people of Bridg t nd and dl stn ct.

E E. Miles, District Scoutmaster, BJY Scouts

A SSO Ciation, has kindly consent e d to succerd the late M r. H M Long in the office of Honorary S e cretary, and 10 free accommodation for the equipmeot at 40, C ow bndge road, Bridgend. On application to this the public in the town and district, on the a uth? T1ty of a doctor or nurse , may obtain on loan at charg t s. at the rate of from 1 d to 2/6 per week, a ny article reqUired by a sick pers n, such as arm baths, water beds, hot wat er bottles, douche cans, bed cradles,

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Considerable interest is taken in the work of this depot and representatives of all the local organisations are members of the Advisory Committe e. Alr ea dy, eighteen Medical hav e been established by the Priory in the County of Glamorgan, and thousands of medical Hquisites and invalid comforts are in constant use among the sick who would otherwise suffer much unnecessary p3.in

INTER -COLLIERY CONTEST AT SEVEN SISTERS. Mcm bers of Messrs. Evans and Bevans l Officials' Mining Institute, S tve n Sisters, h el d their first annual ambulance comp e tition in the Inst it ute Grounds , on the 7th May , when over 120 p eo ple wit m,s s e d the ke e n competition bet wten teams from Bryn teg, S even Sisters, Onllwyn No I and Onllwyn NO.3 Colli e ries. The cont st was for a valuable shield pr ese nt e d by the Presid e nt of the Institute, Mr. D. M. who is SubCommissioner of the Neath Su b -District of the Brigade, and tak e s consid e rab le interest in ambulanc e work throughout the area. B esides baving orgaGised ambulance divisions at each of the four c ollie ri e s l Mr. Evans-Bevan, 5ioce his appointment in 1926, has Cadet D iv isions and Classes at Cadoxt c n, Aberdulais, Skewen and Resolven.

The ttams were judg"!d by Dr. Hubert Phillips, of Purt Talbot, a nd the Onllw)n No. J proved to be winners (Jf the shield. At the conclusion a he a rty v o t e of thanks wac; proposfd by th e P n sident, seconded by Mr. D. J. Thomas, to Dc Phillips, who, in response, said he was pleas t d to have bten of service to th e Insti t ut e, which was an innovation in South Wales, and he h ope d would be adopted in other centres.

PONTVPRIDD CORPS P ARADE

The Pontypridd Corps held its annual church parade on Sunday, 8th May, when ov e r 140 ambulance men nurses, aDd cadets, in command of Staff Officer W: Goddard and Corps Supt W Evans, attended divin e service !i t St. Catherine's Church, Pontypridd. The officers present were Corps S e cretary R. H e we r, C o rps Offic e r C. Floyd, Lady Supt. Mrs. E. Robins o n, Divisional Supts. 'V . Masters, E. Thomas, L e wis Owen, Ambulance Officers L Parker, G Kill, J. D o bbs, J. Ph e lps, J. Vaughan, W. Hunt and J. Cad walder.

The parade was headed by the Tre(orest Silver Band and included r r pres e ntatives of the British L eg ion and the Pontypridd Police, in charg e of Supt. J. L. Rees, and Inspector Williams, and the Pontypridd Fire Brigade with Chltf Officer W. MItchell in charge.

An appropriate servic e was conducted by th e Rev. Watkin Edwards ! assisted by th e Vicar, the Rev. Pelrry Peyce.

LINDSAV COR PS COMPETITION.

N e lson Band Gc::llygaer B Ambulance teams wC. re the finalists on Saturday, May 21st, at Nelson in the last round of th e Lindsa.y Corps competition. Dr. J Prosser Davies, Hengoed, adJudIcated The first priz e m e dals wer e won by the Ntlson tpam, captained by L. S. Hunt, with 120 poin.ts, against 106. secured by Gellygaer (Captain, P. R. Price) At the dmner, over which Corps Officer Owen J. Hughes presided, Dr. R. H. T e rry Nelson and Supt. H. Spill e r, Ystradmynach, present e d th e team.

CERTIFICATES PRESENTED AT CADOXTON. Miss Mary Evans-Bevan pr e s e nt ed certificates to St.

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The Sub Commissioner and chairman complimente.d the Cadet s on their high standard of dficiency. A programme of music was cootribuf e j by Madame Gwyn and C. Jones (contraltos), Master Wyndham Evans, who recited in English and Welsh, Messrs. Hayden Morgan and T. D. PIke (tenors), Messrs. T Williams and T. Lloyd (ba ritones). and W. S. Bevan (comedian). Senior members o f the classes conducted the arrangements. The Classes a re held under th e supervision of Dr. J. P. Prell and Mes srs. David and !vor Down.

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PRESENTATION AT BERRIEW.

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Mr. Lewis Lougher, M.P., presid ed at a dinner held on Saturday, May 28th, to celebrate the coming-of-age of the Cardiff City Ambulanc e Division.

Proposing the toast of the Division, Corps Surgeon Dr. Edgar Llewellyn briefly recorded its activities, stating that three m"'mbers, namely Divisional Surgeon Dr. R. J. Smith, Staff Officer J . I. P e pperell and Corps Inspector of Stores T. C. Noakes, had maintained an active association with the Division, since its formation in 1906. Ov ,;;c two hundred mem bers have passed through th ranks and with the exception of two, every member of the Division was on active service during the Great War. The present strength of the Division is well over fifty. The Cadet Division raised last year was an innovation inasmuch as th e members were all recruited from the Juvenile Uoempbyment Training Centre, where senior m!" mbers, by arrangement with !he authorities, gave weekly lectures to the students in ambulance work

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Miss Humphreys OweD, Glansevern, on behalf of the Class, presfnted Dr. Thomas with a travelling rug and therm os flask. Dr. Thomar:, in thanking Miss H umphreysOwe n for presiding and the Class for its kindness, remarked although the imtruction of Classf s often meant conSide rable sacrifice he was compensated bV their appreciation and progress they had made. It had been a pleasure to him to h e lp them and he was looking forward to the time when instruction would be given in the day schools in Fir st Aid and Home Nursing.

Tne Stcretary, Mrs. Davies, thanked Miss HumphreysOwe n and Miss Diana Humphreys·Owen for their suplJort and Mrs. E. J. Roberts proposed and Mrs. J. BOwen seco nded a vote of thanks to Pro Thorpa$ for his services

Wales, to which the Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales, Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K.B.E., responded. Service medals were afterwards presented by the Commissioner for Wales to Lad)' Ambulance Officer Miss M. Kernick, Staff OfficE.rs J. r. Pepperell and H T. Evans, and Corps Inspector ot Stores, T. C. Noakes.

Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E., distributed certificates and other efficiency awards to the successful candidates at the recent examination and presented framed photographs of the Division to Dr. R. J. Smith and Staff Officer J. r. Pepperell.

The" Cardiff City Cadet Division" was proposed by Mr. Ben Williams (Juvenile Employment Officer) and responded to by Cadet Officer A. H. Field j while th e was given by Staff Officer Pepperell, Mr. Lougher respondlDg.

AIIIBULANCE WORKERS AT COTTRELL.

A contingent of Brigade men and nurses. was in attendance at tbe Llandaff and Barry Conservative and Unionist Association Fete and Rally, held on 28th, by permission of Mrs. Mackintosh of MacklOtosh, at Cottrell, Cardiff.

A First Aid Station, over WbICh the flag of the Priory wall in of Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, assisted by Mr. W. Mabon Abraham from Brigade Department, and members of the CardIff Ambulance and Nursing Divisions were on duty

The last occasion on which mem of the were at Cottrell was in Junf', 1925, when Macktntosh of Mackintosh, who is Lady PreSident .of the Glamorgan County Centre and takfs keen interest tn the work. of the Priorys entertamed the workers with the Medical Comforts Depots of the PrIory tn all parts of Wales.

PUBLIC DUTY IN CARDIFF.

Ambulance arrangements were made by the Pri?ry, at the request of the Police Autho.rities-, on the occasIOn of the return of the victorious CardIff CIty Football Team on April 25th from Wembley.

One hundred ambulance and nurstng members of.the Brigade in Cardiff volunteered for duty and. were detaIled b Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, who was assisted by Lady <!arps Supt. Miss A. to the first aid posts on the line of route. Although the services of the I:?embers .were in constant demand, fortunately no senous mishap occurred. f L d Cardiff nursing members were 10 charge 0 i\.y Supt Miss M. Kernick and Supt. W. Johnson was tn of the men. A contingent of men and nurses from the Barry Divisions was in charge of Supt. C. Lennox and Lady Supt. A. Paul.

CARDIFF TEAM'S VICTORY.

The Cardiff Great Western Team has received congratulations from all of ambul.ance workers in Wales upon its success 10 the final Bngade competitions in London on May 13 th

Although the" Dewar" shield was agalO won by the renowned Bricklayers' Arms team, which has held the trophy for the past two and was rEcently in the international competltlOn. at Amst€Tdam. CardIff carne second with only twelve pomts less.

In the individual practical test tbe CardIff Great Western team secured the highest marks and brought to Wales the new" Trimble" shield, awarded to the efficilOt team in that section of the was a splendid achievement as the. thIrteen comp ttlOg teams were all championship competitors, representmg all parts of the British Isles.

Captained by Corporal H. Fowler, the successful team includes also Privates F. R. Almond, R. Chappell, E Newmac and N E. Edwards.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA CENTRE.

The Mayor of Swansea, Councillor D. J: Bassett, presented at the Swansea Pris?n twenty c ertifi cates .to prisoners for fficit ncy in first aId work. It. was, l?e said, tommendablt>, that while they d etaine d In that building thty had be e n able to the excellent kn?wledge which could be utilised 10 the cause of humamty. Their thankll were due to the Governor to. Mr. Hugh S. Cann, the Sub-ComwissioDH of the Brigade 10 Swansea.

AID.- June. 1927

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE. INTER COLLiERY CONTESTS.

EIght teams tuok part in the am ?ulaac competitions organised by the Cambnan ComblOe Collieries fdr the "George Oliver" cup on Saturday, 14th May. The judges, Dr. A. M. Robertson, Cwmparc, and Dr. A. M. Rob i' Jtson, Treherbert, remarked on the high standard of efficiency shown by aU teams announced the first three teams as follows :-1, Llwyaypla, No. I, 161 marks; 2, Britannic, 116 marks; 3 d , Naval NO.1, 115 marks. Members of the first and secon teams were p resented with go ld and Silver medals by Mr. H. H. Evans, General Manager of who afterwards entertained the competitors and to t oe a. Senior Brigade Officers present included Captain T. E. Richards Commissioner (or the Rhondda, Staff Officer George Payne, Corps Officers I. Davies , J. Thomas and W. R. Matthews.

RHONDDA F ACH CORPS.

Ambulance teams in the Rhondda Fach Corps c?mpeted at Tylorstown on Saturday, 21st May, for the shIeld presented by Dr. S. Glanville Morris, Surgeon to the Rhondda Centre.

Corps Supt. T. Evans and Mr. pavld .Ma.rdy Jonts, Supt. of the Brynmenin Rescue StatIOn, adJudicated, and the arrangements were efficiently conducttd by Corps Secretary C. Gronow, assisted by Officers D. and W. D. Thomas. Monetarv pnzes were by Corps Supt. T. EvaDS and Divisional Supt. W. Morns.

The contests were watched by a large number of sp t' ctators including Divisional Supts. W. Morgan, J. S. Tones and Ambulance Officer E. Edwards. The awards were as under :Total Marks.

Tylorstown (Captain, Ambulance Officer W. 1. Davies... 148

Ferndale No. ( Captain, Sergt. 0.. Morgan

Ynyshir (Captain, Sergt, W. DaVies) II6

Ferndale NO.2 (Captain, Corporal W. G. Griffiths '.' I09}

Ferndale NO.3 (Captain, Pte. H. Hughes) 90 2

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Ferndale NO.4 (Captain, Pte P. Pendry) 87 . --.-

News in Brief.

Nearly one thousand cases were removed in the ambulance cars of the Priory and a dIstance of 17,67 2 miles travelled during the past quarter. New contracts were made with Messrs. The Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Company, Ltd, for the removal of the employed at their Penallta and Taff Mtrthyr Colhenes;. Mes.srs Partridge Jones and PatoD, Ltd., in respect of theIr NaVigation Llanhilleth Steam Coal, Crumlin Valley and Glyo Coliieries; the Mynachdy Colliery Lodge and Glynbendy Tinplate Works.

The extension of the age limit for enr?lmen! in the new Military Hospitals Reserve, which is beLDg raIsed by the Order to supplement, in timp. o.f war, the staffs of the military hmpitals and maLDtaLDed by the Medical Services, has resulted 10 the. enrolment .of a large number of Welsh members of the Bngade. NotIfication has been received that recent volunteers from the Cwmgwrach, Caerau Port Talbot and Llanelly Town Divisions have been accepted.

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FIRST AID TO THE INJURED.

By Gilbert Burnet, M.C., M.B., Ch.B. National Fire Brigades Association. Price JS.

Tl,e Nati onal Fire Brigades Association required a First Aid Textbook drawn up specially for the peculiar circumstances of their work and delegated the task to their Chief Surgeon, Dr. Burnet, who now presents a First Aid Manual written by a Fireman for Firemen.

The book is set out in discursive style and appears to be the written notes of the author s lectures on the subject. It lacks attention to detail and is not built up on any systematic schem e as is the S.J.A A. Textbook which consequently has noth ing to fear from Its most recent ri val.

Otherwise, the book is well written and printed, illustrated with some 50 diagrams and makes pleasant and interesting reading while it directs attention to certain dIfficulties which may arise in rendering First Aid during the excitement of a fire. We ate pleased to see that the book includes a detailed description of the application of Thomas Splint for Fractured Thigh, because we believe that such drill should now be included in training of ambulance squads. At the same time we are glad that the S.J.A.A. Textbook does not refer to " Esmarch's" Bandage, and that it does not exhibit dia):rams of Schaefer's Method wherein patient figures with his left upper l mb flexed at right apg-le.

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Several years have passed since the publication of this most useful manual of Practical ursing: and the new edition which has been recently brought out, incorporates some new matter on I nsulin Treatment, Radiant Heat and Massage whereby it has been brought right up·to·date.

The book is well written in clear and sensible English and c an be easily understood by the ordinary man who undertakes nursing duties. Though primarily written for use of R.A.M.C. Orderlies, it would be an excellent textbook for nurses in c ivilian hospitals and for members of Nursing Divisions in the B r gade who do duty in hospitals.

The first eight chapters on Bedmaking and Nursing duties in relation to patient are extremely useful and could, with advantage, be taken to heart by others besides Army Orderlies. We consider that Chapter XV on "Administrat'on of Medicines JJ and Chapter X IV on "Food JJ should follow Immediately on Chapter VIII, because this re-arrangement would keep in one group the chapters devoted to General Nursing and would make somewhat easier the task of memorising details. In brief, P1 actical Nursing is true to its name and should find a place in the library of all men and women who devote themselves to the noble task of attending to the r equirem ents of sick and injured.

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This book was written for use of M asters and Officers of Marine and to affold some help in treatment of lDjury and disease occurring at 5ea and under condilions in \\ohich thc:re il no pOSl5ibiIll)' of obtaining BIHsiot It rl.trther 10 IItimulatc active intcrcst io the

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instruction of Ambulance Associations. That the book has achieved its object is proven by the fact that, first published in 1895, it is now In its sixth editIon.

The book is divided into 32 chapters which deal with almost every variety of medical and surgical emergency, and also with most diseases. It opens with a useful chapter on c, Preservation of Health," then deals with nursing and treatment of illness, and so passes through most conditions of illness and ac-:ident which may require attention aboardship. It closes with a series of appendices which includ e notes on prescriptions, tests for colour vision, diet sheets, and forms of certificates for birth, etc. Its diagrams are numerous, clear and appropriate.

The sections on First Aid are based on early editions of the S.) .A.A. Manual, to which acknowledgment is made; and these on the whole deal systematically and adequately with the various conditions. At the same time we find that in some particulars the instructions have not been brought up-to-date. Thus, we find no reference to that most useful arm-sling which, devised by the late Dr. Carvell, is known a" "St. John :;ling-"; and we look in vain for a descriptiun of Schafer s Method of Artificial Respiration; and we note with disapproval that oils are still recommended in treatment of burns.

and J\nsW81'S to eot't'espondents.

I. - Lttltrs co"tai"t,,{, QNtries mNSi be marked ,/II Ik e top letf ,;ar a cor"er 0/ t,;e ''''De/ope Quer,," aNd AID, Cannon-street. LondoN, R .C 4.

- A II QNeries mNSf be accompa"ted bJ a QU"·, Coupo,," CN' /1'011 (';t currt"t lSI"e 0/ f,;e /ONrNa' , i" case 0/ Queries from abroar from a rece"t iSSNe.

The Textbook, to flJhich relerence ma1 be made in tlUst columnJ is the 36th (I920) Edition 0/ S./.A.A. Manual of First-Aid.

FUNCTroN OF EPIGLOTTI S

B. C. (Coventry). - Will you please inform me how the epiglottis functions? Does it cover up the entry to larynx during act of swallowing?

Physiologists have long discarded the theory that the epiglottis closes up the opening of the larynx like a lid during swallowing or at any time during breathing. They teach us that this opening is closed by contraction of muscles in upper larynx which is consequently drawn up against back of tongue by the neck muscles. The real function of the Ep iglottis is to direct air upwards to the nasal caviti es and so make us breathe through the nose -N . CORBET FLETCHER .

EXAMINATION HOWLER.

M. R. (Cannon-stre et ).- I n a recent examination I asked a candidate to name the conditions in which patient wou)d have a flushed face. He gave "Compression of Brain; and Heat" with commendable promptitude, and then hesitated for a few minutes when he suddenly ejaculated '"And also Parallel Stroke!" He meant "Apoplexy."

Good! Next, please! !-N.C.F.

FRACTURES OF SCAPULA AND Cr AVICLE.

F. M. (Ca rdiff).- Please be good enough to tell us how yo,would treat Simtlle Fractures of Scapula and Clavicle, both injuries on same side.

As the scapula aDd clavicle constitute the shoulder girdle, (limila.r sigDs prt'fent with fracturt's of eitner bone. From the Flrllt Aid !.tl\t\dpoint \he Is the more serious

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injury owing to proximity of Subclavian I should, therefore, control Fractured Scapula with figure-of-eight bandage and then proceed to treat Fractured Clavicle as laid down in Textbook (p. r;6 ).-N.C.F.

HANDIE ST OF TOURNI QUET.

R. K. (Isle of 1\1an ).- ln a recent St. John competition I was asked to name the handiest form of tourOlquet. gave the descr iption of improvised tourniquet as set out in Textbook ( p. 8 1). The doctor, however, said that I was wrong and that the handiest tourniquet was the finger and thum b. Please state if you agree.

The dictionary tells me that a tourniquet is "an instrument for compressing arteries. " In view of this definition your examiner was perfectly correct in his statement.- .C.F.

CONT E TS OF BRI GAD E Fovc n.

D R. (Wakefield ).-For benefit of our Division please tell me \vbat articles should be carried in a Private's pouch, and, since no bottles are now allowed in pouch, where he should carry his smelling salts and sal volatile.

The contents of pouch are governed by Brigade Order No. 18 4 ( Dec. 21, 1920) and are the articles necessary for treatment of wound with arter al bleeding as laid down in Textbook I give the l ist of nine articles in their correct o rder of use <'0 that you may more easily remember them in future :- One p'ece of sbong Cal7 e for tJghtfn ing improvised tourniquet, three ph ials (now called ampoules ) of TlOcture of Iodine for d isinfe c ting wound and surroundIng skin, one pair of sciss ors for cutting lint, one packet of plain Iz'nt, one packet of cotto ?l woo l for pad on lint, two roller bandage s (1 in. and 2 in.) to control dressings, one packet of safety pins (six in paCKet ) to fix bandage, and one tri ang ula r ba71da,Re to serve as armsllOg.

All articles for dressings, &c., must be wrapped in waxed paper. Scissors and safety PlDS must be carried lD pocket of pouch. Smelling salts ( much beloved by First Aiders) have no pla c e in p o uch, though the bottle might possibly be carried in pocket.-N.C F.

PERR OTT SHIELD COMP ETITION.

L. 'vV ( Seaford ).- As an interested and anxious-to· learn spectator in the recent Perrott Shield Final Competition, ask the favour of your suggestion as to how patient should have been removed from stletcher to bed In several instances competing teams quickly readjusted tbe bedding so as to convert tbe foot into tbe head of the bed, for the more easy reception of patient who was carried from kitchen to bedroom feet-foremost. Would it have been more correct to have carried stretcher head foremost?

Please tell how in this particular case you would have removed from stretcher to bed in view of the very limited and cramped space available.

I would have done as you suggest, and would have given instructions for stretcher to be carried head foremost into bedroom and to be placed on floor alongside bed. I would then have instructed Bearers to stand on far side of stretcher, to raise patient in their arms and to stand erect. This done, I would have had stretcher Grawn back into kitchen and would then have ordered Bearers to advance and to place patient on bed.-N.C.F.

ETHIC S OF FIRST AID.

W. A. ( Edgetown).- I was much interested in your answer to query of above title publishell in February issue of FIRST AID. You express doubt as to accuracy of the story about a doctor who gave instructions to a First Aider to treat a patient instead of treating her himself. Whether the story be true or not, J wish to state that we have doctors in our locality who are guilty of this practice, and who, called to attend an accident which has been treated by a First Aider, compliment him on his work and ask him to redress same occasionally.

AID.- June, I927.

I ask, therefore, what you consider the proper course for First Alders to adopt in these circumstance!;, because, in my opinion, this is a pra.c tice which should be seeing that the doctors are paid by National Health to do what First Aiders are asked to do voluntarily. Your reply is anxiously awaited.

Your letter forces me to the conclusion that you are unduly puffed up with the dignity of your own importance. :0:0 doctor whether paid for his services or unpaid, would leave a serious injury to he treated by an ambulan c e man, however well trained in First Aid; and as for doct.:>rs under contract with National Health you fort;et the simple fact [hat the sooner patient is cured the better it is for doctor who gets no extra fees for actual Illness or accident. Clearly you refer to treatment of simple wound which patient in ordinary way would be expected to redress himself, and gather that in such cases some doctor of your acquaintance has invited you to help patient in his hour of need and at the same time to help yourself to a little practical exper ien c e in your hobby.

Your remedy is simple because, as you are thinking in pounds sterling, you can refuse to help patient and yourself unless you are paid sufficient to compensate you for your loss of valuable time and for your profes5 ional knowledge.-N C.F.

OF S YN C0 PE

A. C. ( Manchester ). -Many people with experience treat Syncope by bending pat ent forward and placing his bead between his knpes. As this method tends to stretch abdominal muscles, maintain that m ight be disastrous to patients suffering from weakness of abdomen and further that it may break the steel stays of corsets and drive these into chest with consequent injury to beings Please tell me if I am right in my conten t ion.

Bending forward causes abdominal muscles to relax. Your contention, therefore , is incorrect because it is based on a false assumption Further, when Syncope is mild in degree, is good treatment to lower p " tient s head in manner described and so facilitate return of blood to head. Also, I have it on excellent authority, that corsets w i th steel stays are out of fashion, in the South at any rate.-N.C. F.

S C.\l' HOI I> FR ACTUR E.

C. G. (Wakefield ).-Please tell us what is a scaphoid fracture'1

I do not recognise the term unless it refers to Fracture 0 Scaphoid which is name given to a bone in wrist and in foot Fracture of scaphoid of WI ist is the m o re c o mmon of the two and is most frequently due to injuries re c eived while turn ing starting handle of motor car.-N C. F.

FRAC T UR E OF P ATEL L\.

C. G. (Wakefield).- Please tell us which is the more serioustransverse or star-shaped Fracture of Patella and so solve a problem which was set in a recent examination

I do not l ke the question, because from First Aid standpoint botb are equally serious. I suppose, however, that the transverse variety might be regarded as the more serious, because there is hkely to be wider separation of fragments on any attempt to flex knee. -N.C.F.

SANIT AT IO N C ER TIF ICAT E B ADG E.

C. B. (New Wortley).-Please tell us if members of Brigade who have passed an examination in Sanitation are entitled to wear any badge on their uniforms.

General Regulations do not recognise any such badge.N.C.F.

PL AINT OF COMPETITOR S

J. M. (Folkestone).-I enclose detailed sheets of recent Brigade Competition and ask if you consider tests fair. We had no opportunity of speaking to the Judge at end of competition. Yes. You do not however set out any special difficulty with which 1 can assist, but appear to desire an inquest on judging of tests, with which I have no concern.-N.C. F.

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AMBULANCE CUTTl)JGS FRO I'll THE PRESS-

Am bulan ce ;\len lIurt, 44 Collar-Stud Death, 338

De ath after a Cliff Rescue, 338 Death in Bath, 338

Saved Under Engine, 287

Suffocated by Sand, 44 \\"alked about with Fractured Skull, 287 " with Fractured Skull, 44 Woman' s T ug Breaks Thi gh, 287

AmeDdmen t to Dr ess Regulations, 269

An Ancient Chapel of the Order of St. John, 90 Annual Festival of the Order, 2 " Arg enta" Ambulance Cballenge Cup Competition. The, 262 Artificial Respiration, 40

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(;irl Guide Camps, 276 Glass as a Poison, 325

Grand Priory in the British Realm of lhe Venerable Oreer of the Hospital of Sl. John of Jerusalem, 154,181

I;rea t "Vestern Railway Centre, 4, .jI, 59,90,124, 1,56, 184,215,242

Ilealth Education in the !I ome , 135 Home Am bulance Service, 77

Im pressions of Final Competitions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, 300 Inte r-Railway Ambulance Competition, 1928, r 54 Iso lation in Rhyme, 62 K

I'illed on Duty, 41 L

LET TERS TO THE EDITOR ;Ambulancp. Competitio n League, 197 Comradeship, 197 " Tests, IS Apatby of the Public, 105 British Empire Cancer Campaign, 105 Circulating Library of l\1arking Sheets, 44 Employers of Labour and First Aid Facilities, 218 Faked In jUrIes, 114, 197,341

How Can Interest in Ambulance Work be Maintained, 282

J low to Intere st in i\mbulanc e Work, 3-P Human Factory, 286 Independent Journal, 282, 341 Instruction in Drill, 316 Int er-Railway Competition, 341 \lannal of Drill and Camping, 262, 282 fixed Classes in Fir t Aid, 171, 197

l'riceless Marking Sheet, A, r 5

R.N.A B.R. (Old Comrades Association), IS Some :'Ilore Fake.>, 165

Thanks! 171

Why an Independent Organ 0f the Am bulance :\lovement Should bt: Appreciated, 316 L1 ndon, 'Illdland and Scottish Railway Centre, 217, 243

1.. c' X. E. Railway Centrt', 91, !25 N

i't .V Ideas of \II1':lulance BOllies, 72 .IL\\' lealand Raih\<lY Centre, o

orfic el TraininR Course, Lecture Ko 1,-+

2, 32

:'Iotor Ambulance, 262

Q

QUERIES AND ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Anatomy of Hand, 288

Apoplexy and Fractured Femur, 173

A ssa ult on Compelition Judge, 26:l

Bandages for Fractured Femur, 260, 290 " "Thigh, 21

Bandmaster's Rank, 262

Blue Vitriol, 318

Brigade Equipment, 345 " Re-Exammation, 82 Regulations, 290

Umform, 290

Carbolic Acid Poisoning, Causes of Crepitus, 234 ,. Flushed Face, 49

Clothing for Consumptives, 346

Composition of Lint, 22

Compound Frd.cture of 233 Jaw, 288 " " RadIUS, 288

Concealed Bleeding Due to Fractured Ribs, 146

Conduct in Competitions, 81

Contents of First Aid Kic, 146

Cramp and its Treatment, 205

Cure for Nose Bleeding, 22

Dangerous Surroundings, 345

Decomposition in Drowned Pers()Ds, 262

Demulcent Drinks, 21

Dislocation and Pressure Point, 344

Dressing for Cut Throat, 22

Epilepsy and Fractured Humeru s, 288

Examination at Place of Acc iden t, 345 " Howler, 21,49, 8r, 114, 145, 173,205, 232,260, 288, 218, 344 of Pat.ent, 82 " of Unconscious Person, 114

Fatal Accident on Football Field, 290

Fixation of Ring- fad. 22, 145

Fracture of Both Clavicles, 288

" Neck of Femur, 232

" Sternum, 50

Fractured Base of Skull, 145

Fractures Involving Ankle Joint, 346 of Both Collarbones, 22 Clavicle and Ribs 81, 114, 445 Leg and Patella, " Sternum and Collarbone, 233

Beautifu Tr ophy , A, 231

Bonallack Super Ambulance, 33

B Brigade Appointments, &c ., 7, 34 , 62, 95 125, J 58, 187, 219, 249 Brigade Hymn, A, 6 Brigade Competiti ons , 332

BRIG .'\.DE DISTRICT REPORTS-

N o.1 (Prin c e of Wales), 270, 301, 328 " 2, 270, 30T " 3. 270, 302 " 4, 2yr, 303, 329 5,27 1,3°3,33°

272, 304 " 9,330 " 10, 272, 3°4, 331 ,,11,274

Brigade in Ceylon, The, 193 I nsurance, 181 " Orders, 304 Bristol Centre, 125 British Red Cross Society's

3,60

4, 9 2

5, 13 6

" ,. " ,,6,157,186

Ope niDg of the EnlargeJ ,\mblllance Station al Plymouth, 275 Oppo rtunity, 195 Opt halmic 1Iospital, Jerusalem, 5 Urde r "s .Film, 58 Orde r of Sl. r ohn, 2

Handiest Form of TOlrniquet, 22 Humours of First Aid, 8r, 290, 345 Ic e in Competitions, 260 Inter-Railway Competition Tests, 22 Knot and Officer, The, gr

Lp.ctures and Textbook, 233

Lifting Patient on Bed, 22

Lifting with Spinal Injuries, 344 :\Ieddlesome First Aid, 173

Nature's Splints, 205

Pad for Axillary Artery, 233

Pad for Fractured Clavicle, 234

Pad for Silvest er Mel hod, 262

From Monlh to Month, 28 3, 3 1 5, 34(')

I 11 mouth a Pioneer, 40 I olJce !\ational Cup, 202

p Police National First i\id Competition, 217 Practica l First Aid and lIome Nur sing 102, 122, 183,218,242, 281, 325

PRACTICAL POINTS :-

Continuous Artificial Respirat;on, 78

Fight with l\lad Dog, 344 First Aid with Efficiency, 197

Peri ls of False Teeth, 197

Rescued from Drownin g , 197, 344

Treatment of Sham Epilepsy, 78

Victim of Tw o Accidents, 344

PR IORY FOR W ALES-

Brigade New s , r6, 45, 74, 106, Ij8, 167, 199, 228, 255

Cenlre R e porls, 17,46, 76, 10 7 140, 230, 169, 201,259

Genera l Interest, 16, 45, 75, 107, 139, 168, 199, 22'3

News in Brid, 21, 77, ro, 141, 17r, 202,231

Priory for Wale s, 290, 313, 343

Pall or of Face, 146

Pennanganate ot Potash Poisoning, 50 Plaint of Competitor, 288

Poisoning Dy Corrosive Sublimate, Sf " " Producer Gas, 114

Producer Gas, 232

Protection Again Ammonia Gas 206

Protrusion of Intestine, 206

Removal of Splints, 232

Rewards of First Aid, 114

Rules of C ompet itions, 23

Schafer's Artificial Respirators, 2 8 ending for the Doctor, 173

Service ::'Iedal, 82

Sling for Abrasion of Palms, 260

Stitching of Wounds, 173

Testing Stretchers, 345

Thanks to the Doctor, 114

Transport of Uncontrolled Fraclures, 173 with Flactured Patella, 82

Treatment of Abdominal W S1

A phyxia, 260

Brui es, 232, 260

" Brush 232

" Compound 1'ractures, 31 Concussion, 81, I14, q.6, 206,

)J Dog Bite, 174 " Drowning, 205, 234 " Fainting, 2

Fractured Femu r, 23 2 Patella, 205

Ribs, 318 Skull, 20:; Spine, 260 ., Thi gh, 21

Ileal t Attacks, 290

" Lysol Poisoning. 206, 37.)

" No e Bleeding, 205, 3 18 Phenol Poi oning. 50

, Scalded Forearm, 23

Syncope, 22

" Tar Scald, 345 " "V.'ounds, 50

Unique Experien ce, 49

Use of Iodofolm Gauze, 22

Varieties of Fractures, 288

"Washing Dirty Wound, 318

\Yaste of I odine, 234

Words of G re eting, 173

\Yound with Capillary Ihemorrhage, 3 18

You th ful First Aider, I Iof R

INDEX .

London & (N. E. Area), 278 " "" (G.E.Se ction),277,.1 10 Metropolitan, 277 Midl and and Great Northern, 279 Southern, 279, 3 I

Railway Compensation Clain: 12 3

Realism in FIrst Aid Compellllons, 196

REVIEW S :Aids LO IIome Nursing, 25 0 lnestions and Answers in 1 rome :l\'ursing, 2 '6 Road'-Service, 142, 157

Routine Examination of a Patient, 2q Royal Naval Au xilia ry Sick Berth 6

S

Safety First in He alth, 306

St. John Ambulance ASSOCIatIOn In ImlJa, 50 Brigade Finals, 29

2'76 " O\erseas,6, 1")4,164, ICj3.n6,2S-l-, St JOhn's Badge rrotection Order, 12::l Christmas Carel, 59 Rail way Disaster, 70 Short IIi tory of the Priory Wales, 259 Spanisn Francisca n's Narral.I\:e of a I uurne) to the IInl) Land, 41

Slaging I\ll1bulance CompetItIons, 4 2 T

T oujours Pret (Al\\ays read)), Iq6 V

of Competition in Aid \\- o rk, 305

RAILWAY AM BUL.-I.NCEGreat Western, 279· 33 6

Inter-Railway Competition, Th e , 308 London, Midland & Scottish and Great \\ e> t ern Jomt, 277, 312, 33 6

First \id Compeli l ion., 337 w Wrong Bullle, 113 Ill ustr at i o ns. Aberdare Division Ambulance Team, Annual In spection of Nos. 2, 8 and 12 Dlstncts, 64, 6 S

Chalmers" Trophy, The, 23 1

t, The late District T. J. , 273

DJnnelly, Supt., Blackpool DiVISIon, 30 4

Dover Division, S lA.H., 337

" Earl of Ath lone ,. Bow I, 5 9

Eastbourne Di..-ision, 101 Road Patrol, 67

Injuries,' 104, 105 16 5

Falmouths New Ambulance Hall, 13 2 133

First Aid Clas:; on boa rrl tbe ss ,. Ormonde. 195

In struction in Scbool at Borstal, 197

" Nursing Yeomanry Corps, 284, 28 5

G. vJ.'R. Final Competitions, 33 6

Gasgoigne" Cu p Team of Leed s Corps, 3:9

Glebe Dlvision, N. S. W., Bngade 33)

Guildford Division New Ambulance StatIOn, 39

Team \Vinners of "PeTlott" Shield, 299

H.R:k The of York, 271

Halliwell, The late Dr. T., 18 5

Hastings and St. Leonard's Hall, 224

Holman, Private W., Folkestone DIVISIon, 135

H orsham Division, S.J.A.B. Car, 7 1

In ler -Railw ay Competition Fjnal-

Presenting Cha llen ge Shield to Garton, L. 1'\. E. R T eam 308

Swindon Team at Work, 509

Lieut-G overnor of South AustralIa, 27 6

Liverpool Nur sing Division, winners of "Perrott" Shield, 19 27 , I3 I " ,. Te3.ms, 75

March Team, 1

Marshall, Me ssrs . T ., J , &C (Newport C;; W.R.), 2 1 7

McKeough, Corporal Clare, Maidstone Cadet Dlvlslon, 99 t?e late pr. A., 2 5

Police NatIOnal FlTst Aid CompetlilonGreat Yarmouth Borough Police Te al11- Runners-up, 24 6

Lancashire Constabular) T eam, \\inners of the ,. Pim" cup, 24 5

PolIce Revie\\ Cup, 247

Sir W. pre senting the" Pim Challenge CuP,2H Plymouth Ambularce Station, 275 Prince of \Y ales Di st rict Annual "

"Oftlcer ::' DlOner, lUI

" inspecting Boulnemouth 129 Princess Mary presenting the" Dewar ,. hield to tht: learn, 299 presenting the "Stanley" Shield to Edinburgl V.A.D. team, 307

" watching the 'o tlingham \. A.I>. al \\'ork, 307

Priory for Wales-

Fi rst Aid Station, Devynock 109

Reverend His Grace the ArchbIshop of \\ a le s, Th e, q [ Officers and members of the Cal cliff Centre, 229

Ogilvie, Dr J. C., Commissioner for Aberd are Cent re, 47

Presentation to Dr. Edward Turner IIale, 229

Presenting Vellum of Thanks to Alderman Daniel Daniel, 257

Pliory Day, I927, 17

Priory for Wales Stand, Cardiff Engllleenng Exhibition, 169

(lueensland Motor Ambulance, 262

Ricks, Ambulance Officer, 30 3

Rugby Nursing Divisicn Team, 27 0

Sheffield Corps Roadside Cabinet, 19 I

Police and Ambulanc e CabIn, 14 2

Lancashire Corps and Divisions Review, 69

Lambeth G.W.R. Team, 3 1

Railway CompetilionWaterloo A at Work, 31

Lady Walker Presenting Shield, 3 11

Surrey Divisions Competitions at Guildford, 333

Three Generations of Ambulance Men on I he G. VI'. n., 337

Victoria Nursing DiVIsion, Leeds Corps , 274

Walsall (L.M. and S.R.) Division, 33 1

West Eiding of Yorkshire Cadet for CompetlllOm', 343

Worsboro and Distri ct Annual InspecllOn, 37

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FIRST AID

The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

N Ol WITHSTAND ING th e great increase

Firs t Aid in th e personnel of the Brigade, reP ropag anda. ported in last month's issue, and the equally large increase in the num ber of Firs t Aid Certificat( s i'5Sued annually, much spade work rem ains to be don e if the ambulance m ('ve m e nt is to be kep t abreast of th es e mechanical times, with the daily increa se of danger to life and limb.

Many lives have been lost for want of knowing how to d o the right thing at the right time.

The concern of the Brigade and AEs ocia tion is with t he man and the woman who a r e apathetic to the work, an d in making them that by gai ning a knowl e dge of the ir own bod ies th ey are fortifyin g th e ms e lves and at the sa me time increasing their us efulnEss as citizens of the E mpire.

A short time ago two cars coll ide d injuring both dri vers, causing s eVefC arterial wounds. In a very short spa ce of time a lar ge crowd assembled but not one person wa s able to give that skill e d n e cessary in such an emergency They all stood helplessly looking on, all an xious to do som e thing but not knowing what to do. Fortunately for those injured, a first aider happened to be pa ssing, and seeing the amount of bremorrhage, immediately selecte d two p er sons from the crowd to conti 01 the pce morrhage undEr his instructiom, p e nding the arrival of a n ambulan ce with its first aid equipment. The first· aider carri €d on his way satisfi e d that he had been able to save life and alleviate suffering, while the crowd dispersed sorry fo r the vi ctims and sorry for their helplessness.

How manv recruits were gained for the cause by that occular d e monstration of disaster which might befall anyone of them any day during their lives? The probabilities are that when a poster was exhibited in their neighbour.

hood advertising a First Ai d Class thty applied to b ; c o m e a Clndidate.

This incident clearly shows the n e cessity for educating th e public to the daily dangers attending them.

How is this to be done? The practice generally adopted is to advertise a Class or First Aid in shop windows, or insert a small notice in the Press. These are dail) read by th e public, but how many are interested?

How many have not the time for ambuhnce work? They have had no occul ar demonstration to make them other than ap.lthetic to the work, with the result that the candidates are more often than not the relations of am bulance men and women already serving the Cause. Agaio, wilh regard to finance, a flag·day is advertised, coll e ctors are distributed in the locality and the pu\:)lic it i5 dJ support the movement, but what hearty SUp P)[t they would giv9 if they had a knowledge of the value of first aid.

Again, one asks, how are these difficulties to be overcome; how is the public to have our noble work brought to their notice in order that they may join us by giving service or kind.

The Order has by the production of a Film gone a very long way to awaken the public spirit and interest. The Film is being lent to Units of the Ord e r who are able to arrange with local Cinemas for sam e to b e shown during the ordinary performance, This most impressive and in· teresting pictorial display of the Order, Association and Brigade work enables the public to understand and appreciate that usefuln e ss and not helplessnEss is the stock in trade of a first aider.

The Film is the work of Mr. Joseph Grossman, who has done much to bring ambulance work to the front, and the Order and its departments are indebted to hi m for this latest acquisition and his assistance.

It it; interesting to learn that the Film has already been seen by 20,000 persons at Slougb, Henley and Stoke Newington Cinemas, and it can safely be said that majority of these people would still be ignorant of the

Order's activities h a d it not been for the Film which was shown to them as part of the programme and part of their amusement.

In all three cases the app la us e with which the Film was received is most f. nc o uraging, and augers we ll for the ut ur e of the Order a nd its Departm e nts.

The Order of St. John.

IN issuing last year his Royal Charter to the Grand Priory in the British Realm of the V e nerable Ord er of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, H. M. the King, in consolidating and enlarging the Royal Charters granted by his predecessors, restored th e r a nk of Bailiff Grand Cross, which, in pre-Reformation days, was the highest in th e Order in this country On Ju ly 8 th, accord i ngly his Maj e sty held the first Investiture of the members promoted to this rank in the Throne Room at Buckingham P alac e in th e presenc e of her M ajesty of the Grand Prior, H R H tlJe Duke of Connaught, and of the members of Chapter G e n e ral.

His Maj esty first assumed the insignia of rank of Baili ff Grand Cross, and then invested the Que en as Dame Grand Cross. Thereafter the Duke of Y ork, the Duk e of Cc,nnaught (Grand Prior of the Order) and Prince Arthur of Conn aught were invested as Bailiffs Grand Cross, and Princess Mary Viscountess Lascelles, the Duch e ss of York, PrinCeSS Louise Duchess of Argyll , Princess B ea trice and Princ e ss Arthur of Connaught as Dames Grand Cross.

The following members of th e Order we re then invested as Baili ff Grand Cross :-

Major·General the E arl of Scarbrough (Sub-Prior ), the Arcbbishop of Y ork ( Prelate), L ieutenant -General S ir Aylmer Hunter-W e ston (Chanc ellor ) Sir John H e wett (Bailiff of Eglr ), Colonel Lord William Cecil, Colonel Sir Wyndham Murrav, the Earl of Ranfurly, Mr. Edmund Fraser, Lieutenant C olonel Arthur C. Yate, Lieut e nantColonel Sir Richard T e mpl e , Colonel Sir Herb ert .T ekyll, and Lady Furley as Dame G rand Cross.

The following m e m bers of th e Chapte r -G eneral, who wer e all wearing the full Habit of th e Order, were then individually presented to their Majes t ie!' :-

Knights of l u stice. -Lord Mostyn, Mr. Edwin H. F reshfield, Lord Islington, Sir William Portal, Captain Sir Harold Boulton, Li eutenant-Colon e l Lord Herbert Montagu-Douglas Scott, CGlonel Francis W. Pixl ey (Receiver-General), S ir Evelyn Cecil, Lord Kylsant, Colon el Alfred D. Acland, Colonel Edward D. Browne-SyngeHutchinson, V C , th e Hon Sir Arthur Lawley, MajorGeneral S ir Ivor Philipps, Colon e l Viscount Galway, Lieut e nant -Colonel Claude B. Palmer, Brigadier -General the Earl of Shaft esbury, Li eutenant-Colonel J. T. Woolrych

P erowne (R egi strar), Field - Marshall Viscount All e n by, Colon el the Earl of Powis, Major Colin MacRa e, Colonel E dwin J. King ( Librarian), Colonel Sir Charles Y ate, Captain A. C. S e ton Christopher ( Almoner), the Earl of Iveagh, Major Sir John Lumsden.

K nights 0/ Grace - Dr. Robert A. Gibbons, Sir Herbert Lewis, Lord Marshall, Colonel Sir Courtauld Thompson (Hospitall er), Mr. William E. Audland, Major John M. Reddi e Mr. Henry W. Fincham, Mr. H. PirieGordon.

S ub- Pr elates. -Th e Bishop of Worcester, the Bishop of Guildford, the Archb ishop of Wales.

Otficiat£ng C hap lains - The R e v Thomas e. Elsdon , Prebendary Launcelot J. Percival.

AID.- July , 1927

Co mman ders.-Mr. Edwin Dawes , Dr. Cec il J. R MacFadden, Major Henry A. Balbi, Sir John B e ynon , Lieutenant - Colonel Rup e rt Stewart, Mr. Gerald W Wollaston.

Office rs.-Lt.-Col. Sir Malcolm Murray, Lt. -Col. J a mes L. Sleeman, Dr. S eptimus M Hebbl e thwait e.

S er vz'ng B rotlze r .- Mr. Will i:lm G Pap e.

S ecr eta r y. -Lt -Col. R a lph C. B ingham.

Assista n t S ecretary.- Ml. Duncan G Mont e ith

On the occasion of this revival of th e old pr eR e formation rank of Bail iff G rand Cross it i s int e restin g to not e that one of the great officers of the Or de r who was invest e d with th e insignia of th e r e st o red di g n ity is a collateral d e sc endant of a pre -R e form a tion Gr and Prior of England, Sir William Weston, in th e tim e of King Henry VI II.

Annual Festival of the Order.

T HE Grand P, io ry in th e Briti s h R ealm of th e Ve n e rabl e Ord e r of t he Hospital o f S1. John of J e rus a l em h el d it s annual festival on St. John 's Day, Jun e 2 4th Th r: anniversary suvice was h e ld in th e G rand Pr io ry C b urch , Clerkenwell. Th e s e- Tv ic e wa s c o nduct e d by t he R ev. T C Elsdon, and t b e s erm on wa s pr ea ch ed by t he D ean o f Winchester.

H.R. H . Th e Duke o f Connaught (Gr a nd Pr io r ) an d th e Chapter -Gen f> ra l, h ea d e d b y th e C h o ir o f HIS Chapels R oyal and the Ch a plains, wal k e d in p roces sion from the Chance ry a t St J o hn 's G a t e to th e Church. A guard of honour was furnished by th e P r in c e o f Wale s Distr i ct of th e St. John Am bulanc e Br ig ad e.

A fter the serv i c e t h e G eneral Ass e m bly of the Or d er was held in the Chapt e r Ha lI at S t. John s Ga te , t he Gran d

Prior H R ,H. Th e Duk e of Co nn a ug ht pr esi d ing. Th foll owing Knights o f Justic e we r e r e c ei ve d a n d in ve s ted by the Grand Prior :Colonel Th e Earl o f Y arborough, P. e.

The Right Hon Th e L o rd S tanm o r e , c. V.0.

BrigadierG en e ral The Earl of Sh a ft e s b ur y, K.P , G.C.V.O., e.B.E.

Major Sir John Lumsden, K B. E, M D

Major -General T h e E a rl of Scar b rou g h, S ub -Pr ior, in the regretted absence through illness of M aj or -G e n er a l SIT P e rcival Wilkin son, read th e Secret a ry G e n e ral s rf:por t. Colon e l Sir Courtauld Thomsoo , Chairman of th e Or der 's Ophthalmic Hospit a l at Jerusalem, and Colon e l E. J Kin g, the Librarian g ave acc o unts of the work of th ei r d e partm ent s during the past ye ar.

Among those pres ent we r e :M ajo r - Gene ra l T he E a rl o f Sca brough (Sub-P rior) and the Count ess of Sca rbrough

L t.- Ge u Sir Aylm er H unter-W eston (Chancello r ) and Lady Hunt er· W esto n)

Col. Fra n ci s W P ix ley (R eceive r -Gene ra l)

C ol. Sir Cou rta ul d T homson (Hos pitaller )

L t.- Col. J. T. Woo lrych P e ro wne (I{ egi st ra r )

C a p tai n A. C. Se t en Chri st op he r (Alm one r Di r ecto r o f Ceremoni es )

Col. E. J- Ki ng (Li b ra ri a n) an d Mr s. King

Lt. -Col. R C. B ingh a m (Sec retary)

Lt. -Col. a nd M rs. A. C. Yate

Col. Si r W y ndham Mu rray S r Willi a m P or ta l, Bt

Lt. -C ol. The Lord H er b er t Scott

Col. E. D. Br ow ne- Sy ng e- Hu t chin so n

E. H. Freshfi e d Esq T h e L o rd and Lady M ostyn

Major Sir J ohn Lum sd en Sir Tohn II ewett

Col. Sir C ha rle s a nd L ad y Ya te

Brigadier-Gen era l Th e E a rl an e. Co un ess of Sh a ftesb ury

Lt . -Col. and Mr s C. B. Palm er

July, 19 2 7. -FIRST

Col. The L o rd a nd L a dy Willi a m Cecil

Col. T he E a rl of Ya rLo rough Si r Oy ce D uc k wo r th

Co The V isco un Gal way T he L o rd Stanmo re

The Ea rl of Ranfu rl y S. W Ma l kin Esq

Dr. R A G ibbons II. P ir ie-Gor don, Esq

II. W Fincham Esq II. M. In g ed ew, Esq

Dr. W. E. A ud la nd D r. C. J. R. MacFa d den

Lt.- Co l. R. S tew ar t E Daw es , Esci

Major II. A. Balbi Mr & M rs G Woo ds W o ll asto n

Lady Furley Th e Co untess Beauchamp

La dy Kno wl es Viscountess Mou n t -

The Cou n tess Brassey Lady Jekyll ga rr et

Su;an Duchess of orne rset T he Countess of Cassi lli e

Miss M. A. R. Tu ker The lI on Lady Ceci

Mrs. A. Hickman \1 o rgan T he Dea n o f W Incheste r

The Dean of R i pon " Ar chdeaco n of Lo ndon

" R e v A. C t: Jarvis " Rev W. [I. H o rn by S tee r

" L J. Perci va " " E. Ii e r mitage Day

"T C. Elsdon " D uchess of Buc k ingham

:Uajo r Colin and the Lady Ma rga ret M acRae

The Marchio n ess of Bute

Co lone l G F. Le erson H a nbu ry Davies, Esq

Surgeo n-Cap ain W. II. Knapp S ir Edwa rd and Gait

F. S praw son, EsC] Majo r-Gene ral S ir William Mac-

Dr. S Glanville

C Jlo ne l E. A Burnsid::

Colo ne l Sir l{obert and Arms tr ong -] o nes

ph e rso n Majo -General D. A'C ro ok sbank

Co lonel R J Blackham

L a c y Col one l The Lord Leigh

Brigad ier -Ge neral Sir Lieu enan -Colonel F. A. B rooks

il l urray Li , ul-Colon e l F W Gibbo n

A G. Pa tter so n , E sq. , M.D. T S. Calter, Esg

JIaJo r - enera l If Patrick IIehi r Lieut-Col. & 1rs Hubert Barclay

illajo r-Ge ne ra l T. M CorKer Colorel G. St e vell

W. W. Ca rlile Col. & C. ue W Crookshank

Lieat. -Cu I ir Alf eel Bi ngl ey Sir Basil :\ Iayhew

Col. Sir J ohn m th Yo ung P. P. Burgess, E sq

LI(;ut.- Coh nel J. II. Stanley Si r William Savory

Col. Sir George I L,sting ; D r. F. J. Waldo

Capt ain F :'II. BarWIck Captain T O. Fr a se r

Sir Henry harpe Col. Sir William Smith

Sir lIenry Imbert -Terry 1 he Wght Hon. Sir T hos Molony

Col. W G. T hompson S ir Charles Wakefield Colonel S Co peman.

G. A Sa wper, Esq_ A R. Prideau"!C , E q.

ir Ja me s M ill s Sir L o ui s and Lady Dane

Lieut.-Co lo nel SlY Alth u r L ee tham Sir Aston W e bL

Ca pta in S ir I o n H a milt o n Benn Lieut -Colonel Eo T. Trevor Cory

Ldy Arn o tt J\Iis s B. E. Lovelan d Mrs C ha rl e cUll -Gatty l'Ii ss F. Treloar

The La dy Inverclyde Miss II. A_ A sop

Lady S ro ng La dy Clipperlon

The :'I a rchione ss o f ZeLland Mrs. 11 ugh N ich o ls o n J. Calvin Lines D r :'lIar), Brodrick

The Dow a ger Lady L och Mr s T horne

::'- lrs. Warde-Aldam Mrs C. W. K i mmins

illrs Birkbeck Lady Bowe r

:'lrs Disraeli M iss A C rosby

\In Man Stuart M iss J\I Lethbridge

Mrs Co rdes, of Silwood Miss R ideout

:'1 rs. Graham Miss Bly e Bou r ke

Miss Cox-Davie:; Lady Bedfo r d

fiss E. Alexander Fa ith V iscountess Dow n e

Miss R. E. Darbyshire M rs W. R. StoLa r t

Mrs E. A Tweedale Visc0unless Dun edin

The Lady T heodo ra Davidso n M rs C Hedworth Wi lliamson

:'Ilrs Upton P rior L ady ta r ron

Dam e Margaret Davidson D a me Maude l'IcCa n hy

Lady Rodgers Lady S hiffne r

La dy Lavland-Ba rr att M rs. T a rle ton

Miss E. Mol yn eux M iss V. J B ryne

Mrs Norton L ady Ne wne s

Miss A F. J Ll oyd- S ti ll L ady R umbo ld

Mrs Sc. J ohn Th e L ady Nu nburn ho lme

Mrs Calverley Th e H on Mrs. H en n Collin s

Th e COll n tess Do wa ge r of Bra dford Th e Lady Esse x Fr en ch

:''Trs Ernest St ua rt T h e H a n M rs. F itz r oy

Mrs H B. Hami lt on T he L a dy Lu dlow

Mrs. Thewe ll The D uche ss o f Gra fto n

Mrs W yvill The La dy G a in fo rd

L a dy Con stan c e Butler.

ORDER

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T he Ve ry Rev. William H old en I-lutton, D ea n of Wincheste r

T he Recto r (T he Rev T. C Elsdon)_

T he Rev. W. H. Hornby Steer, T.D.

T h e Rev. P r ebenda ry L. T Perciva l, c. 0

T he Vene rab le Ernest Edwa rd Ho lm es, A rchdeacon of L ondon

T he S tan da r d of the O rde r, carr ied by an Officer of St. John Amb ul a nce Brigade ( Ca pta in G Ge rhold ).

T he Di recto r of Ce remo ni es (Captain A. C. S eto n

The C ross of the O rde r, carr ed by a n Office r of the Orde r (Capla in A. N Cahusac, M.C

CHAPT E R-GEN E RAL Serving B rothe r.

W. G. Pape Esq O B .E. Office r.

D. G. Commande rs.

G. W oo ds Wo ll asto n E sq Li eut.-Co lonel R. Stewart M. V .O Majo r II A Ba lbi, M B.E C J. R. M acFadden, E sq., O B.E. )[,0. Edwin D a wes, Esq.

Kn ights of Gr ace.

H. f ri e-Gord on, Esq _, D S C W II Fi ncham, Esq

H. M. I nglelew, Esq. W. E. Audland, , :II B.E :>I.R C.S

S. W Malkin, Esq Knights of Tustice Majo r S i r Tohn Lurr.sden K B E., :If. D

B r igadi er-General T he Ea rl of Shaftes bu ry, K. P., G c. Y. 0 The Rt. lIon T he LJ rd Stanmo re, c \' o Co one l T h e Ear of Yarborough P c Colonel Si c Cha rl es Yate , Bt., C S.l ,C M G. Lieut. Col o nel C. B. PaltLer, C.B. R. Colonel The \ Tiscount Galway, c. B. , T. D Colone l E. D. E. Synge- Hutc bins(m , V. C C B S i r D) ce Duckwo r th, Bart.. D , LL. D. E. H Fr eshfield , E sq T he Rt. Hon. T he L o rd Bailiffs G rand C ross Colonel T he Lo rd \ Villiam Cecil, C v.o. Sir John P Hew e tt E xe cutive Officers.

T he L ibrarian (Colonel E. J K ing, c :II. G.)

T he Receiver-Gene ra l (Colonel F rancis ' V . Pix ley, V.D.)

The Regist ra r (Lieut.-Col. J. T W ool rych Perowne)

The lIospitaller (Colonel Sir Courtauld T homson, K.B.E C.B.)

T he Gr an d Prio r's Eque rr y (L ieut.- Col S r M alcolm fl lu rray , (K c V 0 ., C. B C I. E. )

T h e Sec r eta ry ( Li eut.- Col. R. O B i[] gham, D .S O.)

T he C han ce ll o r ( Li eut.-Geae ra l Si r Ayl me r Hunte r -V,Teston, .K C .B., 0 5 .0. , :\1 P. )

T h e Su b-P ri o r ( M ajo r -G e n era l T he Ea rl of S ca r br ough , G.B E, K. C .B., T. D )

T he S wor d of t he Orde r, ca rr ied by an office r ( B. C. Fincham, E sq )

T h e Gra nd P r ior (Fie d-Ma rshal H R.II T he D uke of (: o on aug h t, K G ., &c.)

E squi res-in- Wa t ing

L. E. C. M P e ro wne, Esq C aptain T. Doc wl a R oge rs

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St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

Among recent recipients of honours approved bV His Majesty in connection with the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem are C. E. Jones, Stafford-road Works, Wolv f' rhampton; S. C. Barnett, Chief Goods Manager's Office, Paddiogton ; and G. Culling, Locomotive Works, Swindon; who have all been selected as Serving Brothers of the Order in reccgnition of valuable and prolonged service in the ambulance movement on the Great Western Railway.

Four of the G. W R. Divisional Ambulance Secretaries, Messrs. J. Parr, J. C. Lane, R. H. Pryce and G. S. Hodder, of the Exeter, Gloucester, Chester and Bristol Brigade Divisions respectively, togtther with Mr. R. F. Fossey, Rogerstone, and Mr. S. J Bill of the Office of the Superintendent of the Lin e , have been award e d the Vellum Vote 0f Thanks of the Order. Mr. B.lll has represented the Sup,=rintendent of the Line on the Ambulance Central Commi'tee at Paddington since its inceptIon, and was largely responsible for the and formation of the Station Ambulance Corps.

A "Freedom from Accident II compttlllon IS the latest innovation on the Great Westt!rn R'3.ilway. It is being promoted by the G. W. R. Social and Educationa.l Union, in conjunction with the G.W.R. Magaz ;ne, and ve ry employee of the Company is invited to take part in this effort to reduce preventable personal injuries. In connection with the c0mpetition, Sir W. James BaIt., a director of the G.W.R Company and President of the G.W R. Social and Educational Union, has generously offered to provide a silver challenge shield.

Officers' Training Course.*

Orfa n is rd f or Olfi.e rs a n d M embers of Central ArEa No. (Prin ce of TtVales') District, Sf A.B

B y N CORBET FLETCHER, M.B, M.R.C.S, &c. Assistant Commissioner in Charge Central Area.

INTRODUCTI0N.

The task of organising an Officen,' Training Course is not easy. Much t:lat would seem necessary must ce omitted jf the course is to be of l{ngth suitable to an organisation of volunteers, and completed within a leasonable period. Brigade Regulations I equire examination cnly in "Manual of Dtill and Campirg" previous to promotion to Officer, whereas in No. District custom, sancticned by the Commissioner, has included Examina• This seJies of lectures when completed will probably be availa ble in pamphlet form.

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tions as to knowledge of Brigade Regulations, this being the last opportunity when such te5ts may be applied.

Under these circumstances doubt exists within C e ntral Area as to requirements for promotion; and one of my Officers (a man of enthusiasm, foresight, and modesty SlOC0 he elects to be unnamed) put forward the suggestion that herein was a problem which called for immediat e solution if prospective candidates were to have some idea as to the range of knowledge required, and as to tests required.

In the solution of this problem which proved more difficult than was at first suspected, I sought the advice of senior Officers, through whos,: help the following tentative schedule was drafted and I obtained the active co-operation of certain colleagues of D istrict Staff, each of whom, expert in his own line, accepted responsibility for tuition in the branch of work under his control. course wa s compressed into six lectures, each lasting two hours, an d given on same evening of th e week; and the series, throug h the kind offices of the Acting Chief Commissioner, wa s held in the Chaptn Hall of the Order during the wint er months of last year. - N.C.F.

LECTURE No

QUALIFICATIONS OF AN OFFICE R.

An cffi :er is "one entru5ted with duties and resp o ns i bilitie:s." In the Brigade these vary with grade fro m Ambulance Officer in charge of section of D i vision t o Chief Commissioner in command of the Brigade. To every grade of officer, whether medical or ex ecutive, is given a range of autbority within which he (or sh e ) m ay act, but beyond which he (or she) may not move without san ction of his super ior offic e r. Further, if the Brigade is to co n" tinue to be tffici t nt, all effic e rs must appreciate and carr y out satisfactorily th :: ir sp e cial duti s and r t sDosibiliti es, which oft e n iovolve the ne e d of n13.king p r.;onal wish ts subselvient to Brigade r €quirtments and at a ll tim e s rfqu ire us to play our part in a team-game devoted to humanitari an obj ects.

The strength of the Brigade is the Divisional uni t; and the strength of the Division is its officers, becaus e, in the words of the Chief Commissioner-" There are n o bad Divisions; there are only bad Officers." Promoti on to Officer in the Brigade eith er on credentials esta blish : d in oth t r spher c:: s, or on eXlmination which in Centr al Area is conducted j (r) by perscnal interview as to fitne ss for. maintaining discipltne within the Division; (2) by wntten answ ers to questions on Brigade G : neral Regul ations, and (3) by practical drill tests. R t gulations, unfo r· tunately, do not require that candidates for promotit.n t o Officer should hold Nursing Certificate of the Association ; but in Central Area possession of such certificate m ay influence favourably dec ision in doubtful cases

Disci pline is "training," "mode of conduct accordin g to ru l es" or, in other words, "subjection to control." Witho ut dis cip line ( which is based on respectand loyalty towards superi or and inferi J r and is demonstrated in personal conduct and 10 acts of courtesy towards the uoiform) the Erigade as a uniformed and disciplined body cannot function properl y Without knowletlge of Regulations (which are meddl ed periodically as me arises) an cffi-::er cannot perform h is (or her) duties satisfactorIly. Further, without practic al experience in drill (which signifies "training by exercis ::: " and is a rr.e lOS not only of moving men in orderly mann er but also of acquiring education in discipline) officers m ay bring discredit on the Brigade, whether in handli ng

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stretcher squads in street emergencies or in mass movements as in Parade or a District Inspection. The Quahficatlons of an Officer, whatever be his grade, are the as hose of a First Aider as detailed in the First Aid Textbook of the Association. To be efficient, he (or she). myst observant in noting errors of an.d. 1o. dress, drill and discipline, ta ct/7d 10 glv10g lDstructlOn, lD correcting faults and in (often a stumbling block in a ;oluntary orgaOlsatIOn), resourceful in dealing with material at band a nd in discipline within his (or her) command, lD to his charge Without causing frIctIOn, expllCtt 10 glV10g clear instructions ?o may as to his (or her) intentions, dzs crzmmaltng 10 relahonship with those of higher an d lo we r rank in d e ciding what matt e rs must receive per?o nal what may be left to others, perseverint' rn contIDuIDg hIS (or ber) efforts for advancement of and conduct of its commitments, and sympathetic 10 glvlDg encouragement to rank and file on whose active the Brigade must stand or fall.

.In conclusion, an efficient officer is one who by reason hiS (or her) character and (be these establishe d by study or Ly contact with the world) is keen on the in. its pursuit, and, above all, capable of ma1Ota1OIDg dISCipline. In brief such an officer does hi s job, whatever his duties and responsibilities. (To be contilluetl).

Difficulties in First Aid.

QUES TION I.-There is a general impression in most parts of the world that alcohol is a complete cure for snake bites and cur e s are reported from the administration of a bottle of whisky to persons in a state of collapse from th e bite of a cobra. Is this correct ?-ANGLO INDIAN.

A JlsZLie r. - N 0, it is not. The latest edition of Manson's Tro pical 1925 says: II Alcohol and strychnine \Vore formerly regarded by some as antidotes but are now kn own to have no efficacy whatsoever" (p. The author also points out that" contralY to popular Ide a, sucking the wound is useless."

2.-Can you tell your readers anything of the orIgm of Chaulmoogra, which is now advocated as a cure for leprosy ?-INDIAN BRIGADE MEMBER. Answer.-There is an Indian legend ascribing to Piya th e wife of Ra?Ja, a King of Benares, long, long, ago, fe at of presentIog her husband with twin sons on sixteen oc ca.si?ns. .This legend is notable, for it links up ancient WIth modern medical research. Rama had his throne in favour of his son, as he was smitten with In the jungle lived on herbs and roots, b ut espeCially on toe leaves of the kalaw tree. He became cured. One day by chance he discovered close b y a Pnncess who had been exiled like himself on account of leprosy. l!e saved her from the attack of a tiger, then t ook her to hiS own cave, cured her with the fruits, roots a nd leaves of the kalaw tree and married her with the result already described. Finally, he built a new city on the spot where the kalaw trees grew. Chaulmoogra oil is a product of the kalaw tree and it has known for centuries as a

palliative of leprosy and other skin diseases. Modern by treating lepers with the ethylesters of aCIds obtamed from the oil is aspiring to cure the dIsease.

QUESTION 3.- Can you let me have any information as to the use of China clay as a cur e for chol e ra ?-AN INDIAN SISTER.

Answer.-China clay or kaolin is aluminium silicate and consists of minute crystals in a very fine state of division. This salt was used by the ancient Romans and since prehistoric times by the m.tives of the Orinoco the treatment of all kinds of intestinal flux. It has been used. by Swiss men in ptomaine pOisoDlng, but lIs latest achl.!vement is a remedy for . In a paper read before the Royal Society of MedlclOe Its use 10 a severe epidemic of cboltra in China is reported, where by its exhibition the mortality was reduced from sixty to three per cent.

The method of preparation was as follows: A suspension was of equll amounts of Kaolin and water by gradually rubblOg up one p.ut of Kaolin in two hundred and fifty parts of boiled water. Half a pint of this suspension was taken half-hourly for the first twelve hours. After the first twenty-four doses the remedy was given as frequently as the patient could be induced to take it Within twenty-four hours the vomiting ceased and patient slept.

In the milder cases twelve hours saw the cessation of and twenty-four to thirty-six hours the passage of unne.

Dr. Walker summarises the advantage of the Kaolin treatment of chol era as follows :-

1. Simplicity of method.

2. Absence of relapse.

3. Cessation of loss of fluid.

4. Great improvement in the condition of the patient owi.ng to absorption of toxins, the patient becoming rapIdly free from a general" toxic cond ition."

5 . Early return of passage of urin:!.

6. Early and rapid convalescence.

He records treatment of seventy ·fi ve patients from one village with no fatal results, although many of the sufferers arrived at the hospital in a stlte of collapse. The action of Kaolin is two ·fold.

I. The drug fills the bowel, enc\os.:s mlcro-orgaDisms, renders them harmless prisoners and forms a protective coating to the bowel.

2. Absorptive: The clay absorbs the toxic bodies in t?e tract and prevents their passing into the CIrculatIOn. HeLce the rapid cessation of diarrhcre and vomiting when Kaolin is freely taken.

We regret to record the death of Mr. P. G. Hanson who was president of the No. 55 (:Southall) Division for 17 years.

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Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve.

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LD COMRADES' AS SOClATION

T H E sEcond AnDual Re-Union of the above Association was held at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.

Previous to the Dinner about So of the members assembled in Albert Square, Manchester, and at 3.45 pm. marched to the Cenotaph, on which a wreath was placed by the Chairman, Mr. J. E. England, from the members of the Association.

At 4 p.m. a general meeting was htld in the Mosley Street Schools. Much good work was done at thiS meeting, all the members bE:ing very keen, and very good suggestions were put forward. The Assoclatlo? at present has a of 124, but hopes are ente rtamed that this number "Ill be greatly augmented dunng the coming year. It was also decided that the next annual dinner be held at one of the three following lowns;Bolton, Bury, or Blackburn. The be left in the hands of the general commIttee accordlDg to th e railway faciliti{s for the mernbtrs attending from outlyin.g and also with a viEW to being able to have thiS dinner at a lower price than OS 6d. as in the past, as it is the "ish uf the Committe e- not to have the price beyond the reach of any member.

The following cfficers were elected for the corning year:-

Presldent.-Mr. J. Wilfrid Lowe. Chairman-Mr. J. England. Vice-Chairman.-Mr. J. A. Willis. G neral Secretary.-Mr. J. H. Marshall, 22, Bent Lane, Prestwich, District Secretaries.-Mr. L. Newmap, 131, Waidhouse Road, N e lson, Lancs. Mr. A. Casson, 7, Stanley Street , Bacup. Mr. R. Haslam, 18, Bark BoltoD. Mr. E. Leeming, 167A, Cborley Road, AdlingtoD, Lancs. Mr. L. H. Smitb, 13, Poplar Grove, Dingle, Liverpool. Treasurer.-Mr. J. Wilfrid Lowf', 60, Kings Road, Prestwich, Manchester.

After the gEneral meeting about 60 membErs sa! down to u well-served and splendid Dinner at the Midland Hot e l, the two following gentlemen being there as the guests of the eVEning: - Colonel C. A. TJimblf', C B., C.M.G., V.D, T.D. Surgeon Commander Dickinson, RN.

After the dinner a reaJJy good smoking r.oncert was held. Seven toasts were very ably proposed and responded to. The musical itt ms were given by very competF.nt artists who had bel n engaged for the evening.

Colonel Trim ble replied to one of the Toasts to which he expressed his delight and thanks for being invited to the R e·U nion D inner. He also gave a very interesting survey of the birth and progress made of the St. John Ambulance Brigarie, and appealed for St. John men to join the Milital y Hospital Reserve the age limit of which has beeD raised from 40 to 45 The R.N A S B R. is now full up. Colont.! Trimble also app ealed for men to don their Uniforms &Dd take up Road Patrol work to do what they c " uld with the alarming number of road accidents mainly caused by the excpssive motor traffic. He concluded with a very humourous am cdote with a moral to strive for higher things and carryon with the good work of the St John Ambulance Brigade.

Surgeon Commander Dickinson, R.N., also rf'sponded

to one of the toasts, and expressed his great pleasure at being prf-sent. He gave a brief outline of the work done at the Admiralty whilst hewas in charge of the R.N.A.S. B R., and when he left to take up another appointment he did not think that anything was outstanding with the E:xception of the new Rule Book which would corne round in good time. He said that he would also do whatev e r he could for the Reserve, and had enjoyed himself very much, and thanked the Old Comrades' Association for th e ir kind invitation.

The members spent a very happy evening renewin g old acquaintanc e s and with the musical items.

Mr. J. Wilfrid Lowe admirably carried out the dut ies as Director of Ceremonies.

A Brigade Hymn.

WE are pleased to r e spond to the n.quEst of Colonel F. A. Brooks the Commissioner of No. District and to publish the following hymn which was specially written for, and dedicated to the St. Joh!:! Ambulance Brigade by L':lUie P. Bickford, wife of the Rector of St. Clement Danes Church, Strand, who has proved a goud friend to Central Area. The hymn was adoptc.d at the first Arc::a Church Pc:Uade three years ago aod is much appreciated It is sung to the tune "Haydn " or Hymn No. 292 in Hymn s A ncient and lV[odern HYMN

(Dedicated to tILe SI. 101m A mbu/allcc H";-:llde).

Holy Falher, King Eternal, Jesu. God's Incarnate Son, Wilh lhe Ever-Blessed Spirit, One in Three, and Three in One, Praise and Honour, LGve and Service

Lord we humbly bring to-day, Granl 10 us Thy help and guidancc, May we learn fro.n Thce al\\ ay.

Pour upon us in Thy l\lercy, Slrerglh to work, and lhink fur Th ee, Give us, 0 Th ou Fount of lleahng, Th e) mOSl lender charilY.

Thou lhe Greal Physician

Fill our hearls with love (or fhee, May we slrive (or one another;

T hy I, ue followers ever be.

Many need a hand to soothe Ihem.

M any want a hrolher's care, l\Iany a sufferer cra\'es for pilYany a he:trt its grief to share.

Crown our efforts wilh Thy Blessing

So we shall no slrive in \·ain.

Thou our actons ever glliaing, May we succour, sa\e from pain!

Bind our hearts in halluw 'd union, As true soldiers may we stand, Led by Thee, our heavenly Caplain, Onward to IhQ Tearless Land, Strong and faithful, gentle, loving Ble-ssed Jesu, we would be, Banded in Communion Holy, Consecrated, Christ to Thee.

Holy Father, God Eternal, Bless an 1 keep us Thine indeed, o renew us with Thy falour, Thou who knowesl every need.

Honour, Gl ory, Might and Power, Unto Th ee for e\'er be, Auoration, Love an Service, IIumbly we present to Thee. Amen

Lou£e P ell11illgtoll Bickford.

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

JUNE, 1927.

The Acting ChL. f Commissioner has sanctioned the (ollowing appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

D visional Surgeon Frederick Henry Flack, M.n., Ch.B, Nelson Corps, 2.6 .37

TO BE CORPS SUPT.

No.5 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer Hamer Field Russell, Sheffield Corps, 3.627

Corps Surgeon Rebert Ashleigh Clegg, M.D., Ch.B., D.P.H., Lincoln Corps, 246.27

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Dlvl!'io nal Surgeon T. E. Carter, Manchester and Salfnrd Corps, 27.6.27

John Smith, Accrington Corps, 30.527

i\o. 5 DISTRICT.

Corps Officer C. H. Forster, Brigade Reserve, returned to Actl\e List, Sheffield Corps, 4 .7 .27

TO "8E DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. DI STR ICT.

Pobert Ernest Scholefield, M.D, I\1.B., B.Ch., No. 5I (Black· heath) urs ng DIvision, 26.5.27

Alfred Pilkington Bertwistle, 1\1.B., Bh.B F.R C.S NO.3 (W embley) Nursing Division,s 6. 27

Edwar d Gibbs Smith, M.D., D.P.H , NO.9 (Royal Borough of Kensington) Nursing DivisioD, 8.6.37

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Bernard WIlliam l\lcKinney, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Minehead DIvision

NO.3 (EAS1ERN) DISTRICT.

R:>bert Chisholrr., L.R.C P. & S , Bedford Town Division, 3 6 '27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Walt er Mitchell Martin, M.C., M.B., Ch.B., Haslingden Nursing Division, 10 627

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Andr ew Vmt Garscadden, M.D., Ch.B., Burley in \Vharfedale Division, 10 6 27

No.8 DISTRICT.\

Willia m Aikman Muir, M.D, Ch.B., D.P.H., Gillingham Nursing Division, 106.27

Gera ld R. Sharpe, L.M S S.A , Isle of Sheppey Division, 21. 62 7

Ceci l E. Last, M. R,C.S., L.R.C P., Littlehampton Nursing Division, 27.6.27

NO·9 DISTRICT.

Edric Frank Wtlson, F.R.C.S., L. R.C.P., Mutley Division, 1.6 27

Cotterell Adams, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Paignton DiviSIon, I5 6.27

John Charsley Mackwood, M.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Parkstonc Nursing Division, 136.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

C. T. Helsham, M RC S., L.R.C.P., Beccles Division, 26-4.27

No. II DISTRICT.

John Vance, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., Addiscombe DiviSlOn, 20.6 27

AI D.- 7

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Ambulance Officer William L. Wray, Gorton Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 5.7.27

Sergeant James E. Carlton, Hulme Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 27.6.27

No. DISTRICT.

Harry Curry, Markham Divis io n, Staveley Corps, 3 6.27

Lewis William Limb, Barlboro' Colliery DivisioD, Staveley Corps, 3 6.27

Ambulance Officer John William Benten, Ardsley Division, Morley and District Corps, 17 627

Gerald J. Knight, ., A" Div ision Ilkeston and District Corps, 24. 6 .2 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Frederick Charles Hendy, Tavistock Divis ion, 6.627

Alfred William Hawton Bassett, Dawlish Division, 6.6,27

No. 12 ( IRI SH) DI STRICT.

Martin H ealy, Mullengar (G.S.R) Division, 28.527

John Francis McMahon, Browne and Nolam DivisiOD, 206.27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Ethel Purdie, Wombwell Nursing Division, 25.5.27

Molly Moulton, Mansfield Nursing Division, 10.6.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Alice Mary Bateman, Littlehampton Division, 21.6.2 7

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Sergeant \Villiam Hawker, Croydon Division, 13627

Sergeant John William Tayler, Finchley Di visioD, 21.627

NO.2 DI STRICT.

Thomas Casstles, Newport Pagnell Division, 1.7.27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Douglas James Ault, Rover Scout Section, City Tr amway Division, Birmingham Corps, 285.27

Corporal Harry Rose, Langley and District Division, 20 6.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Ar1hur Maitland, Hulme D ivisi on, Manchester and Salford Corps, 305.27

Sergeant Josiah Bolton, Trawden Division, 29.6.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Alfred George Weller, Bas hford Division, Nottingham Corps, 4.5. 2 7

Thomas Hill, Markham Division, Staveley Corps, 3.6.27

Sergeant William Duxbury, Barnoldswick Division, 24.6.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Sergeant Cbarles Jenkinson, Penzance Diviston, 295.27

Sergeant Alfred Henry \Vorth, Torpoint Division, 6.6.27

Reginald MillmaD, Tavistock Division, 6 6.27

William Robert Brooms, Newquay Division, 13627

No. II DISTRICT.

Sergeant Walter Herbert Linden, Ramsvate Division, 22.6.27

Sergeant Frederick George Knott, Aldershot DivisioD, 17. 62 7

No. 12 ( IRI SH) DISTRICT.

James McCrone, Mullengar (G. S .R.) Division, 28 5.?7

TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

FlOlence Daisy Abbott, Preston Nursing Division, Preston Corps, I46.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

E. Violet Maclean Oakes Jones, No. 18 (Whitehall) • ursing Division, 66.27

Dorothy Dew, Temple Nursing Division, 9.6.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Annie Swindells, Ashton under Lyne Nursing Division, 26 5. 27

Bertha Dooth, Tottington Nursing [\ivision, 10.6.27

Jenny Court Fox, Heaton Park Nursing Division, 30.5.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Ethel Lena Perryman, Wombwell Nursing Division, 25 5.27

Miriam Adelaide Pearce, Wombwell Nursing Division, 25 5· 2 7

Dorothy Lew is K idger, Elsecar 2 5 5 27

M abel Ellerby, Scunthorpe Nursmg DI vlslon, 1.0:6 27

Isabella Thowburn, Cooperative NurSlDg DlVlslon, Bradford, Corps, 246.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Miss Helen Arundel Coombs, Parkstone Nursing Division, 13 6 2 7

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFIOER FOR CADETS.

No. 4 DISTRICT.

D a n \Voffenden Roche Boys Cadet Division, 30 5. 27

John H. Lynch,'Roche Boys Cadet D}v.is ion, 30 .5. 27

Richard Dixon, Roche Boys Cadet DIVIsion, 30 .5. 2 7

NO.5 DISTRICT.

'Valter Taylor, "A" Division, Ke ighl eJ: 3 62 7

Freder ick Hornsby, Scunthorpe DIvIsion, S c unthorpe and District Corps, 24 6 2 7

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR CADETS.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Alice HUdsp ith, No. 54 (Gorringe ParK) Nursing Division.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Mabel Ellen Rope, Lincoln Nursing Division, 10.6 27

Anne Mason, Brighouse Nursing Division, 246.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Ethel A. Higdon, Friary NurSing DIVISIOn, 8.5. 27

TRANSFERRED.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Nursing Officer Mashell from No. 3I NurslDg

D iv ision to No. 16 (Hampstead) NurslDg DIvIsion, 21.6. 27

NO.2 DIsrRICT.

Divis ional Surgeon S. Allcock, Reading Town Division to Reading G.W.R. Division, 1.6.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Miss E M. Wyndham, NO.3 (Croydon) Nursing D ivi sion, 20.2.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Corps Supt. W. F. M. Trafford, Lincoln Corps, 11. 6.2 7

TRANSFERRED TO RETIRED LIST.

No 2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. E. J. Rogers, Windsor Railway Division, 7.7. 2 7

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Div isi onal Surgeon H. P. Price, ReadlOg G W.R. D lVl slOn, 3 6 27 G"VR D' .,

Di vi s ional Surgeon M. F. Murphy, ReadlDg . \ . lVlslOn, 3 6-2 7 D'" 6

Lady Supt. W. Sprague, Gloucester NurslDg ;27

Lady Ambulance Officer M. Olds, Gloucester NurSing DivisIOn, 21.6.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer A. Pelling, Tottington Nursing Division, 7. 6 2 7

Lady Supt. B. Lyon, Westhonghton Nursmg DIVIsion, Bolton Corps, 29. 6 27

Nursing Officer M. C. Williams, Preston Nursmg DIVISIOn, 29 6 27 .' fi ld d Sib 'd

Divisional Surgeon H. Tomlmson, Dukm e an ta y n ge Division, 7.7. 27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. A. A. Midgeley Keighley NurslDg DlVlslOn, 7 .6 .27

Corps Officer R. Ratcliffe, Keighley Corps,,7.6.2Z

Divisional Surgeon R. Platt, Sheffield. Nursmg: I?1:'lslOn, 29 6 27

Ambulance Officer G. W. Woods, DIVISion, 29. 6 27

Corps Supt. A. Heath, Longton and Dlstnct Corps, 29. 6 27.

Lady Ambulance Officer M. J. Watson, Tadcaster Nursmg Division, 47. 27

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NO.6 DISTRICT.

Supt. D. Bell, "Voodham Division, Ashington Coal Co Corp s, reverted to ranks at his own request.

Ambulance Officer J. Forsyth, Gateshead Police Division, 8.7. 2 7

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon S. H. Smith, Farningham Division,9 6.27

No. 9 DISTRICT Lady Ambulance Offic er Marion Gilberry, Parkstone Nurs ing Division, 29.6 27

D ivi sional Surgeon J. H. Dunn, Parkstone ursing Divis ion, 23. 6 2 7

No. I I DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon J. H. Thompson, Addiscombe Division 21.6 27

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.1 DISTRICT

No. 60 ( Dagenham ) ur3ing Division, 1.7. 2 7

NO.2 DI STR ICT.

Bourne End Divis io n, 31.527

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Rovers Scouts Section, City Tramways D iv is io n, Birmingham Corps, 28.5. 27

NO. 4 DISTRICT.

W. & R Ja cobs & Co.'s (Liv erp ool) D ivisio n ), r.6.27

Evert on D ivision 1.7.27

No. DISTRICT. Rossington Nursing Division, 4.6.27

Ackworth D ivision, 3 6.27

Harehills Division, 156.27

Dronfield Divis ion, 14 6.27

NO.6 DI STRICT

South Shields Boro' Division, 1.7. 27

No .8 DI STRI CT.

Cranle igh Nurs ing Division, 28.5 27

Littlehampton Nursing Division, 9 6.27

NO.9 DI STR IC T.

Torpoint Nursing Division, 305 27

Penzance Nurs ing Division, 13627

Salcombe and District Div ision. 6 6.27

Kenwyn Nursing D ivision, 29 627

No. 10 DI STR ICT.

Be cel es Division, Sheringham Division, 36.27

No. 12 DI'> TR ICT.

W. & R. Jacobs & Co.

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

No. DISTRICT.

Gorringe Park Di vi sion, 2.6.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Gravesend and Northfleet Cadet Division, 6 6 27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Modbury Cadet Divis ion, 25 6 27

Modbury Cadet Nursing Di vi sion, 25.6.27

DIVISION TRANSFERRED.

Henley on Thames Division (Ox ford ) transferred to the cou n ty of Bucks, 3 6.27

DEATH.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Supt. J. H. Dennett, Todmorden Division, 47·27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. E. Eggleton, 4 .7.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. E. R . Hickmott, Tunbridge Wells Divis io n, 24 5. 27

P. S WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissione r.

ltbe <3rano fjrtol"!.' of of (be 1>ospltal of 5t. 30bn of 3erusaltm

'ttbe st. John .ambulance 1l3rfgabe.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. AUGUS1, 1927.

A ugust 7th No. 76 Division, Limehou s e.

" 14th" 78 " Enfield.

" 21St" 80 Stoke Newington.

" 28 th" 82 " Gorringe Park.

Duty from 230 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John s Gate at 2 p.m.

PUBLIC DUTY.

Commissioner would like to take this opportuni ty of th anklDg the members of the Brigade who have so willingly tu rned out on the many occasions of publ ic duty recently. :\[a ny calls have mad e upon us, ann it is very gra t ifying to know that we receive suc h support from our D ivisions.

PH OTOGRAPHS OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTION.

Photos of the Annual In spection of the District which took in Hyde Park on June 1 Ith last, may be seen on applicatIO n at may placed by an Offic er or mem ber deSiring cop:es, With Captain Franks the Distri ct Tre asurer. '

USE OF CANE.

The Commissioner draws the attention of Officers to the occa s ions on wh ich a cane can be carri ed. See para. 179 Ge neral Regulations.

The fOl!owlDg shows the position of the can e when carried.

At A IltIllioll.-Perpendlcular on right side of body holding knob in the rrght hand.

S la J/{!ill,!? a l R ,lst'.-Cane between right arm and body, ferru le pOlntlllg obi quely upwards, back of right hand on palm Qfl eft.

On ,,1fa rc/ .- On right side at trail, ferrule in front-arm to be s wung but cane kept parallel to ground. all.-At trail, and then position of attention. Sal/ttill.!{.-Place cane under left arm ferrule to the rear and s alute as usual with rrght hand.' ,

( Signed ) FRA CIS A. BROOKS, M. D. ( Lt.-Col. ). COJJlmissioner.

) MPORTANT NOTICE.

are requested, when sending newsC.uttlDgS of their m eet in g s, etc ., to give the date of pu blication of the newspapers.-EDITOR.

ACTON -U nlike Acton, .Sheph erd s Bush has up to now ha d. no motor-ambulance available In case of accidents without ca l!lDg on the L.C.C. authorities or the Bvard of Guardians. Th iS has handicapped the u s eful work of the 44 th (Ac ton) of the John -\mbulan c e Brigade, in whose are a Shepherd s Bush bes. T.he members of the Brigade Supt. Mr. T S Appleton, IS a Shepherd's Bush resident), thiS want so keenly that one of their. members (Private C. Saund ers, of Acton Va le ) adapted hiS own commercial ;.not or car for use as an ambulance, and this served for three or lOu r years.

th The of calls, .however, increased so greatly that e ambu lance men determined to have one of their own and work. to find out and means. Instead of th e public. to meet their want they put their own shoulders to e wh eel, with the c onsequence that they have to day a fully motor ambulance, which is ent ir ely their own work Wi o.f the chassis and the final varnishing.

.It IS an mterestmg story of self-help and self.denial in the service of others. Supt. Appleton managed to secure a chassis

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which had belon ged to a Wolseley touring car Then he, with Corporals Da wson and Claridge, and three privates, began to work might and main to co nstru ct a body, and since October they have put in all their spare t im e at nights, on Saturdays, and even on Sundays, unt il at last, after heroic labour, the vehicle is ready for use.

C ENTRAL ARFA.-On Sunday, June 26th, Central Area he ld its Third Annual Church Parade at St. Clement D an es Church, the Assistant-Commissioner, Dr. Corbet Fletcher, heing in command and some 2jO members of Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions being on parade in defiance of the rain. Col. G. A. Moore, Deputy Chief Commis3ioner, and Col. F. A. Brooks, Comm ission er o f No. I D istrict, read the lessons; and the Rev. Hornby Steer, T.D, Chaplain of The Order, p r eache d a much appreciated sermon. After the service Mr. S. Bucknill, Mayor of We s tminst er , inspected th e and presented the Meritorious Cer tificat e recently awarded to Cpl. J. Crow, of P.O. Corps, for treating a case of gas poisoning. After a short route march, which was enlivened by music of D istric and Shored itch Bands, th e parade was dismissed in Lincoln's Inn Fields by the Assistant-Commissioner, who thanked all ranks for turnin g out so well on such a wet day.

On Saturday, July 2nd, Central A rea at its Summer S oci'l l played its Annual Cri ck e t Match against the staff o f St. John's Gate. The gam e was played at Acton on a p Otch generously loaned by Ga s Light and Coke Company and resulted in a draw, ea ch side scoring 74 runs. During th e afternoon some 120 members of Cf>ntral Area and their friends enjoyed the tea arranged by Am bulance Officer F. E. Stallard who, from start to finisb, was responsible for arrangements in connection with th is most suc ce ssful functi on

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2 District.

OXFORD.-Staff·Sergeant J. C. Chesterman, Oxford,. has received many congratulations on his appointment as Servmg Brother of the Order. Mr. Chesterman passed h is First Aid e xami nat ion at the end of the year I902. Serving during the "Var in the R.A M.C., he was awarded the M er itorious Service Medal. He has received the Ser vic e Medal and Bar of the O rd er, and was awarded the Order's Vellum Vote of Thanks for services rendered up to I9I8.

No. 3 District.

The Annual Inspe ction of the Warwickshire Corps was held in Riversley Park, Nuneaton, on Saturday, July 2nd, when about five h undr ed men, nurses and cadets were on parade

.Inspection was bX Major J. Orton, of Allesley, CommiSSioner for NO.3 DiStrict, who wa s accompanied by Dr. McColl, of Tamworth, Commiss ioner for South Staffordshire, Mrs. Bell, of Ol db ury Hall, Atherstone, Lady Supt. fo r NO.3 District, and County Surgeon 'Vebster.

Prior. to the Inspection there was a procession, headed by the Bulkmgton Sliver Band, from the N uneaton D ivi s ion's Headquarters in Princes Avenue through the pr inc ipa l streets to the Park. Those in charge of the process ion were Corps .. W. Hirons, assisted by Corps Serge.ant-Major Oliver, District O ffic er W. Bethel and Sergeant-Major Wilkins.

The officers in ch arg e of the various uni ts were :-N uneaton Nursing Divis ion, Lady Supt. A. Amos; Men's D ivi s io n, Supt. G. Hall i. Officer W. ? Harris; C ity of Coventry Nursmg DIVISion, Lady Supt. Vl!li ers; Men's D ivision, Supt. R. Cooke i Cadets, Cadet Offi c er W. Goddard' Leamington and WarWick Division, Supt. W. Cl ifte; Daimle; Division, Supt. R. Fowler Holbrooks Division, Ambulance Officer W. Skinner; Rugby Division, Supt. R. Towers' Tamworth Nursing Di vi sion, Lady Ambulan c e Officer Mrs: E. A. Owen; Wilnecote Division, Supt. G. Parker; Griff Division Supt. G. Neath; Three Sp iers Nursing Division (Co ventry ) Lady Supt. Lovae; Longford Div.ision, Supt. W. H. Sephton ; Cadets :-Cadet Officer, "V. JenDings. The Kenilworth and Stratford-on-Avon Divisions were excused attendance owing to fetes and carnivals taking place in their areas.

Just after entering the Park, the Brigade, headed by the

Band and looking exceedingly smart, marched past the saluting base occupied by the Commissioners and other officials After each Division had been inspected, exhibitions of First Aid work were given; the men attending and carrying in "casualities" to the Nursing stations from various parts of the Park. Each case was attended by County Surgeon Webster, who cross-examined the men and nurses on what they woulj do in the event of certain circumstances.

In a brief speech after the Inspection, Major Orton congratulated the Brigade on its smart appearance and efficient work. It had been a splendid parade, and he thanked them for the honour they did him by turning out in such large numbers. If he had to congratulate any special section-and he could hardly do that because they were all so excellent-it was the cadets. They were gaining considerable ground, and he understood that the Longford Division had a difficulty in coping with the large number wishing to join. In conclusion he complimented Supt. Hall and other officials of the Nuneaton Division upon the excellent arrangements for the parade.

Long service medals were then presented by the Commissioner to the following: Private vVard ( uneaton ) ; 2nd service bar (representing five years' service) to County Surgeon Webster (Foleshill); 2nd bar, Corps Officer Bert Wilkins (Warwickshire Corps); 2nd bar to Supt. W. H. Sephton (Longford); 2nd bar Private Oliver Sephton (Longford) ; and 2nd bar to District Sergeant-Major Wilkins (Longford).

Later in the afternoon an enjoyable tea was taken in the Nuneaton Division's Headquarters.

BIRMINGHAM.- The annual inspection of the district was held, by kind permission, at the King Edward's School Sports Ground on June 12th, the inspecting officer being MajorGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson, KC M.G., C.B.

The turn·out was the largest known in the history of the Birmingham Corps, there bein g 4 73 of all ranks on parade, including County Commissioner J. Henton White, County Surgeon E. W. Parsey and Corps Surgeon Maber/y, the parade being under the command of Corps Supt. E. W. Ballard.

There were also present Sir Wm. Bowater, Col. Marsh and Councillor Combridge. The band played selections during the inspection.

After the inspection and march past there was a specia display of stretcher drill by a company of 80 men.

The Acting Chief Commissioner expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large and well turned out body of men. He spoke of the rapid growth of the Brigade all over the country, and was gratified to know that the advance in numbers of the B rmingham Corps was keeping pace with that growth.

He welcomed the new Rover Scout section of the City Tramways Division, which he said was the first section of its kind ,that he knew (of in the Brigade, and congratulated the scouts on the smartness of their appearance.

The Chief Commissioner then distributed the following awards :-Bar to Long Service Medal, Sergt. H. E. Jeffs of Curzon·stret:t Division. Long Service Medals: -Ambulance

Officer W. Jeffs of Lawley-street Division; Sergt. G. H. Sorrell aDd Corpl E. W. Fawdry of King s Heath Division. Shields, cups, and prilles won in the Birmingham Challenge Shield and Interdivisional Competitions were presented to the winners by Lady Bowater, a Lady of Grace of the Order.

The inspection was largely attended by the public. After the inspection the corps, headed by the Corps Band, marched towards the centre of the city where they were dismissed.

The Birmingham Corps and Nursing Corps church parade was held in the Birmingham Parish Church on June 26th.

The men marched from headquarters headed by the corps band, and a most inspiring address was given by the Rev. Canon Guy Rogers, M.C.

The lesson WllS read by County Surgeon E. W. Parsey. There were present 270 men and 100 nursing sisters of the Brigade. County Commissioner Henton White, District Officer C. N. Milner and L£dy District Officer Mrs. Porter also attended. After the service tbe corps marched back to Victoria-square where they were dismissed.

AID.- July 1927

No. 4 District.

THE FYLDE.- The annual inspection of the divisions in the Fylde district was held on Sunday, June 26th, on the playing field of the Kirkham Grammar School. The inspecting officer was Colonel Trimble, C.B , C.M.G, V.D., the Commissioner of No _ 4 District, who was accompanied by Corps Supt. Howarth of Preston.

The divisions on parade were, Ambulance :- Blackpool, Fleetwood, Kirkham, Thornton, Lytham, St. Annes, Preesall. Nursing:-Blackpool, Lytham, St. Annes. Ambulance Cadets : -Blackpool, Fleetwood, Kirkham and Thornton. Turs ing Black pool.

The spectators took great interest in the bandaging stretcher work, and other first aid and nursing demonstration s and the bearing of all during the march past was very favourably commented upon.

In his remarks at the close of the inspection the Commissioner congratulated Supt Donelly on the manner in wh ich the parade had been organised and carried out adding one more to the many excellent things that the supt. had done in furtherance of the St. John Am bulance Brigade in the Distr ict.

The Commissioner had insr>ected the divisions man y times, and he felt justified in saying that there had been a marked Improvement ea c h year. The girl cadets were ve ry creditable and were to be congratulated on the manner in which they bad performed the tasks set them. He pointe d out that they had eTltered on a serious bus iness in their live s, but it was a splendid work and he looked forward with confidence to the time, when fully train('d, they would be able to join the parent divis io ns.

He called the men's attention to the re g ulations in reg ard to the wearing of medals and asked them to care in th e manner in which they were put on.

After commentin g on the very useful wOIk that th e divisions had performed on the Preston-Blackpool -road invo lving a great amount of time and work, he thanked the Governor s and Headmaster of KIrkham Grammar School for their k indness in lending the ground for the para d e. The Rev. Cresswe ll Strange then presented the service medal to Ambulan ce Officer Heaton and Ambulan c e Sister Barker, both of Bla ckpool d ivisions

SOUTH-E AST L\ TCA SHIRE.--The following report h as been forwarded from the Deputy Chief Commissioner to th e Acting Chief Commissioner :SIR,

In accordance with your instructions I proceeded on the 18th of June to Manchester to ca rry out the inspectio n of the South East Lancashire Corps and Div iso ns of th e Brigade.

I was met on arri va l by Assistant Commissione r C. H. Fowler Jones and District Officer W. C. Henta ll, O.B . E., F.R . C.S, and proceeded to Heaton Park where I was recei v ed by Colonel C. J. Trimble, C.B, C M .G. We then drove to the town hall at Middleton where we were received and entertained by the mayor.

Accompanied by the mayor we returned to Heato n Park where at 4.30 p.m. I found drawn up representativ es of 4 S ambulance, 4 1 nursing, and 10 cadet d Ivisions with a total strength of 2,31 under the command of Assista nt Commissioner Dr. F. de n. Pim.

After taking the general salute the march past was carried out by the nursing, ambulance and cadet division s

I could not fail to be struck by the excellent manne r in which this was executed.

No detailed inspection of the rank was undertaken as this would have involved too long and tiresome standin g and fatigue to those parading, many of whom had alread y marched considerable distances.

The next items were competitions and examination s in bandaging, stretcher work, and bed making, the patien ts being sufferers from well staged imaginary accident s, explosions, train collisions, etc. These were interestin g and realistic.

I addressed the officers of corps and divisions. Th e

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award of prizes by the mayor to successful teams and individuals followed.

From the number of shields, trophies, and cups I saw, won by the various divisions on parade, their record for this year must be a very splendid one.

Major P. G. Darvil Smith, the Brigade Secretary, who accompanied me, exammed the system adopted by the district in maintaming the records and reported in the highest terms of its excellence, which reflects most creditably upon the secretary s office.

Altogether the parade was a very wonderful and distinctive one, the numbers very large and the bearing of all ranks most praiseworthy. The turn ·out was perfect and the steadiness and precision of their marching very notice-

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ceedings such as I have never seen equalled, and Col. Trimble has reason to be proud of the very fine esprit de Corps which exists in his district.

After Colonel Trimble, his staff, and I had partaken of Mrs. Tweedale's kind hospitality I returned t a London. I am, sir, your obedient servant, (Signed) GEORGE A. MOORE .

The ambulance arrangements made by the Commissioner of the NO.4 District on the occasion of the visit of H. R H. the Prince of vVales to Lancashire were of a very comprehensive nature.

The Preston ambulance and nursing divisions lined the route from Preston railway station to the borough boundary at Ashton, and local divisions were stationed at Freckleton,

B y courtesy ] [East Angliall Daily Times. March Team, winners of the II East Anglian" Cup.

The highest credit Is due to the successful organisatIOn of so many different units.

Assistant Commissioner F. de B. Pim with Assistant Commissioner W. S. Woodcock, M.B.E., District Officer W. Maxwell Reekie, O.B.E , and Lady D istrict Supt.Mrs. A.R.R.C., J.P., who was in charge of the divisions, are to be congratulated on the manner 10 whIch they equitted themselves.

In despite depressing weather conditions, there was a spmt of enthusiasm and keenness in the entire pro-

Lytham, St. Annes, Blackpool and Poulton, while a further of the Preston corps took duty at Great Eccleston, St. Michael's, Churchtown and Garstang.

The Lancaster ambulance and nursing divisions carried out duties i? and district, and provision was made ID all the districts further north through the entire route traversed by his Royal Highness.

The Commissioner, Colonel Trimble, accompanied by Corps Supt. Lt. J. Howorth, RA. M. C., motored over the whole of the route. He inspected the ambulance stations from

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Preston to :fIlilnthorpe prior to His Royal IIig-hness plssing through the various districts, and his entire satisfaction with e y erything he saw.

ACCRIN GTON.- The annual inspection took place in the drill hall recently, the men under the command of Acting Corps Supt. Wyllie, and the nurses in charge of Lady Supt. Shepherd, both of whom been with. the honour of Serving Brother and Sister respectIvely. Asslst.ant missioner \V. S. \Voodcock, M.B.E., who took the InspectIOn said it was one of the best parades he had seen. He conI!ratulated all concerned, including the clerical staff and storekeeper on the efficient manner in which books and stores had been kept. He an appeal to men j ::>in. the Military Hospital Reserve which the Commissioner IS anxIous to see at full strength.

NELSON.- The" Wilkinson Memorial» Challenge Shit'ld Competition open to squads from all districts will take place at Nelson on August 20:h. Full particulars may be obtained from Corps Supt. R. W. 35, Derby-street, elson, Lancs. The Individual CompetitIOn for the "Mary WilkInson" rose buwl for ambulance sisters also open to all divisions, will be held on the same oay. All plrticulars will be supplied by Lady Supt. Miss E Edmondson, Lt, Moseley·stteet, Nelson.

A SI-;,AIII, -It is worthy of notice that for three years in succession the Rose Queen chosen in connection with the hospital parade has been a cadet in the local division of the Brigade. This year not only the queen a.lso four of the ladies in waiting are members of the cadet divIsion.

MANCHESTER.- The annual church parade of the :fIlanchester and Salford and district divisions took place on Sunday, June 26: h. The div isi ons were assembled in Albertsquare, Manchester, under Corps and Supt. Major R. D. Cran the number on parade IllclUSIVe of nurses exceeding "00. At 3 o'clock Assistant Comm issioner C. H. Fowler J who was accompanied by District Officer yv. Maxwell Reekie, O.B E., took OYCI the command,. and With fine band of the East Lancashire R.A.M.C.leadIng, the contingents marched to the Cathedral where the service was conducted by the sub·dt'an, Canon J. J. Scott, M.A.

After service the p:uade returned to Albe{t·square where the l\ ational Anthem was played before the" di::rDlss.)J

Fortunately the afternoon was brilliantly fine, in marked contrast with both morning and evening.

No. 5 District.

The Annual Camp of - o. 5 District was held on the Castle Hill, Scarborough, from Sunday June 26:h to Sun:Iay July 3 rd

The advance party to Scarbo.ro':lgh on June :nnd in charge of ASSistant Commissioner Captam O. F. Buxton. There were close upon 400 men in camp, all areas of No.5 District being rep:-esented. . .

The Commandant was Assistant CommIss ioner H. C. Else, Second in Command was Assistant Commissioner H. C. Chambers the Adjutant, Divisional Supt. G. E. Hardy (Ma nsfield) and' the Sergeant·Major, Corps Sergeant-Major J. '!Y. GilllDg (Rot herham ) In addition to these. followll1g District Staff Officers also attended camp :-D IStrICt Surgeon W. T. \Vood, Assistant Commissioner A. Ellison, Assistant Commissioner A. B. Gibson, County Surgeon K. H. Beverley, and D strict Officer S. C. Else.

I was unfortunate that bad weather prevailed practically the whole period of the camp, and tents and. uees were blown down, but in spite of these adverse conditIOns, all ranks are convinced that there never has been a better camp both for work and pleasure..

DistrIct Commissioner S. W. MalklD IDspecteu the members of the camp on Friday July I st, and after a careful inspection which included every tent, cook houses, etc., declared that he was well satisfied, and congratulated all concerned with the conduct of the whole camp. The C ommissioner also took advantage of this occasion to present the Order':; Vellum Vote of Thanks to Staff·Sergeants Lapper and

F. Philbey (both of Sheffield Corps) in recognition of their past sel vices rendered to the Brigade, spread over a number of years.

The sporls were to have been held on Friday afternoon, but had to be abandoned owing to the inclement weather.

The day of striking camp was fine, and all ranks turned with good will towards closing down, and when they marched out of camp, the site was left clear and clean.

The arrangements for the camp were carried out by Assistant Commissioner Captain O. F. Buxton, and the Officers Mess arrangements were in the capable hands of the Mess Secretary Corps Supt. W. Still (Denaby).

BOLSOYER -The Annual Competition for all Ambulance Divisions at the \ .lrious collieries of the Bolsover Colliery Co, was held in the grounds of Edwins\owe Hall on Saturday the 9:h inst. The DiviSIOns compe ting being, Mansfield, Creswell, Rufford, Clipstone and Bolsover.

The First Aid Competition was judged by County Surgeon H. W. Horan, the winning team beIng drawn from Creswell Division. The Brigade Efficiency Competition was judged by Captain O. F. Buxton, and the winning team pro\ ed to be RuffJrd Colliery Division.

Mr. Lambert, General Manager of the I3olsover ColllelY Co., presided and in proposing votes of thanks to all cance l ned , mentioned how much h iS comp3.ny appreciated the work done by the St. John Ambulance Br ig .lde. He was ably seco n ded by Mr. E van s.

The arrangements for these competitions", ere ma:Ie b) Major F. Kerr-:\loncurr.

No. 6 District.

The Hull Corps attended Divine Service at St. Stephens Church on Sunday morning, June 26.h, when a helpful sermon wa'S given by the Vicar , Rev. J. D. De\'creux A good muster attend"!d the Parade, which was accomp nied by the Wes t Hull Exce lsi or Silver BJnd.

The Parade was under the comman l of Corp, Supt H Bartrop, other Officers p:-esent being District Officer W T. Atkinson, Lady District Officer Mr.;. A J. Atkinson, LR C. Corps Officer Hampson, La mb anl Batty, Lady COl p:; Officer Mrs. Wheatley.

The Annual Impection (;{ the Hull Corps and East Riding D ;visions was held in the Corporation Field and in the Artiller y Dan a :ks on 'fhursclay, June 16th, the I n;pection UtTlcer bein g Colonel C. 1. ElliS, C M.G, T. D ., M.D, C. M., \ :\1.S T ) Assistant Surgeon'In·Chlef.

Colonel Ellis was accompanied by the Acting Commi ssioner, l\Iajor A. Hammersley Johnston, O.B E.

The Parade was under the command of District Officer W. T. Atkinson and Corps Supt. H. Ihrtrop.

Other Officers on Parade Inc:luded Lady District Officer Mrs. A. J. Atkinson, R.R.C., Corps Officers Hampson, Lamb, Lord, Stephenson and Batty. Lady Corps Supt. 1\1rs. Harrison. Lady Corps Officers Mrs. \Vheatley and Mrs. Hubert Johnson, O.B.E., County Surgeon, Hermon, Corps Surg<!On Major Gavin Brown, Divisional Surgeons, Jennings, Lucas, Milligan, Miss Townend.

Officers and other ranks totalled approximately 500.

During the I nspection select io ns were rendered by the West Hull Silver Dand.

During the 1nspection, test cases were set for the various Divisions, and squad, and stretcher drill was carried out und er the Corps Sergeant-Major. Later eight members were presented with service medals and bars. On e pathetic incident was that the medal awarded to Lady Divisional Supt. Egglet on was received by her 7-year old son, as :;h e had d ied a we ek before the inspection. In presenting- the medal, Colonel Ellis (who showed some emotion ) , said, "during the war many mothers received medals due to their dead sons, but this was a son receiving the medal due to his dead mother, and expressed the hope that the boy would grow up and become a member of the Brigade in which both father and mo.her had gained their service medals.

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The Lady Mayoress on behalf of the Corps made a presentation to District Officer W. T. Atkinson for efficient services rendered to the Hull Corp3 whilst as Corps Supt. for three years. The Officer suitably responded.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Inspection Officer, by Ma)or A. lIammersley Johnston. The Lord Mayor and the Sherrff who was present all through the inspection congratulated the Corps on their efficient turn-out. The Lord Mayor the Corps. for their service in the City, and spoke very highly .of their value. Colonel Ellis suitably responde.d, which three hearty cheers were given him.

In the day Colonel ElliS accompanied by the actiDg Commlsslon.er and Staff Officers visited and inspected the huts belongIng to the Corps at Plaxton Bridge Leven and Skirla ugh, where members of the Corps take duty each weekend (or motor accidents. These huts have been erected at corners! and their sanctuary is greatly appreciated by Injured motOrists. The Inspecting Officer expressed pleasure at all he No. 8 District.

Rr·. IGATK- The Borough of Reigate Corps including the Redhill and Reigate Nursing Division have carried out some very useful work on the road to Epsom, especially on Derby Day and Bank Holiday.

C\NTERBLRY.---/08 officers and men, 155 officers and Sisters, and 79 cadets attended a church parade held at C nterb ury Cathedral on Sunday, 26t h June last. The lessons were read by the Very Rev. G. K. H. Bell, D.D. and the Rev. A J. Mason, D O. Re.v. Canon Bartram preached a most impressive and Int erestIng ::ermo n bJ.sed on the early foundation and work of the qrder and the present activities of the Brigade. After the service the Mayor of Can el bury br iefly addressed a welcom e to the pJrade. Dr. C. Cotton l late Commissioner of tbe distric t, spoke stating- his great pleasure on meeting so rr cln ) old comr::tdes once agaIn. On dismissal the parade rrC'ved off to the County Hall where they were entertained to tea by Dr. Cotton.

The Commissioner regretted being unable to be present and thiS great regret \\as shared by all ranks on parade.

The parade presented a real smart appearance and the dlsclpl1 ne was very g..:: od.

ENROl :'lIEN l' FO R\IS AN II R.l:.GI:-'1 R.\TlO1\ NU\1J)ERS.-

The has decided to number the v. hole personnel of t.he and he hopes by the end of the year to be in a p:Jsltlo n to Insert each member 's registered number against his a her name when checking Forms BF for 19 2 7. A new form has sanctioned for candidates to complete before enrolment. Copies of the forms cat: be obtained from the Acting District Secretary.

I3R1GADEi F1LM -The Order has produced a Film showIng present·day activities of the Order, the Association and Brigade.

ThiS Film is sent Oivis!ons Without charge. It has alleady been tWice D1ghtly In a cinema at Slough and The publiC has on every occasion given the Film a rousIng and applauded the work of our Brigade. Any UDilS who are in a position to influence their local manager to show the Film, which has a run of about dO mInutes.j apply to the Commissioner, giving ates on which It will be required.

b The Cor:nmissioner hopes that an endeavour will be made y every UnIt to the film shown in their locality.

It forCibly bnngs our work to the notice of the public and the public realising afterwards our will ou tless be more generous when we appeal for funds.

INDEX OF DISTRICT ORDER.-The Commissioner has .an Index of Orders, and same is almost y for Issue. Officers deslTlng a copy of this Index shuuld

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apply to the Acting District Secretary, 118, Penshurst Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey.

FLAG DAYS.- The number of applications received slightly exceeds that for last year.

the showing of the Film, the Commissioner urges ench unit to hold a Flag Day during the year if permission can be obtained from the Local Authority.

No. 10 District.

MELTON -The for the Aldeburgh Challenge Cup, presented by Mrs. LlDdo In 1925 to the women's section of the St. John to encourage efficiency in the Eas.t Coast NurSIng DIVISions, took place on July 6[h in the delightful grounds of Greylands Melton lent for the occasion by the Ylisses

The was w.on by Felixstowe, whose representatives ran up 247 POlOtS agalDst Aldeburgh's 214. A team from Sax:mu.ndham had entered, but could not put in an appearance oWlDg to the unexpected illness of their leader. Dr. Brooks to take the tests Miss Riggs, Officer o f No 1 of NO.9 Nursing Division, and MI.ss Cartwright, of the Ipswich Dlvls:on, was responSIble for the after-care home nursIng tests.

I pS.W IcH.-Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade ID I a church parade on Sunday morning, July yd, the servIce being held at St. Clement's Church. About 30 nurses and 70 men, including cadets of both sexes paraded the ladies under Corps Officer Mrs. Hodgson, and' the under Corps Supt. F. E. N ethercoat. Others on parade included Lady Supt. Miss Hos£ack, Supts. J. W. Hutton, C. E. F ld dy, Holden, and W. Lambert, and Ambulance Officers Death and or.ton, with the Corps Treasurer, T. A. Pepper. Headed by their bugle band, under Sergeant Aldrich, they from the Ambulance Hall to the church, where the sel :"Ice was conducted by the Rector (the Rev. J. C. Knapp ) aSSisted by the curate ( the Rev. C. O. George).

The Ipswich Motorists Club, on July 9th, took J, 538 poor chIld:en to Glemham Park! some 22 miles trom Ipswich. The I pswlch Corps and NurslDg Corps furnished 10 men and -+ nurses an d Saxmundham I?i.visioD, 7 men and -+ nurses. Comm SSIoner S. 0 Eades VISited, and under his directions 2 major cases were transported to Ipswich Hospital in the motor ambulance. On this occasion the county Officers rendered great serVice, and throughout the whole area the appreciation of the public was all that could be desired.

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The Addiscombe Division Motor Ambulance Service during- l\Iay dealt with 147 patients. 76 of these were taken to or from Croydon General Hospital.

In connection with the new Headquarters for the Willesboro' Div.ision, a has been sanctioned by the East Ashford CounCil as admmlstrators of the Prince of Wales' Fund.

Death has removed a valued ambulance worker in the person of Mr. E. E. Wood, late Supt. of the South Ashford Division. Taking his First Aid Certificate in the nineties Mr. Wood formed the Division and acted as leader for fou; years. The funeral was largely attended, both by the local Corps Officers and members of the various divisions.

Commissioner E. A. .K.night 01 Grace, inspected a large parade of the London DIVISions at Penge Drill Hall on June 15th. The Divisions represented included Addis-

combe, Bricklayers' Arms, Chipstead Valley, Hither Green, Battersea, \Voolwich, Victoria, Orpington Ambulance, London Bridge Nursing and Addiscombe Cadets. The Corr.missioner also subjected the two Addiscombe Division motor ambulances to a close scrutiny.

Bricklayers' Arms Division annual competition for the "Miles" cup resulted in a keen,inter-divisional contest. District Surgeon T. Halliwell acted as Judge. An enjoyable social eveninR" followed, during which the class awards were distributed. Commissioner and Mrs. E. A. attended, together with numerous friends from other 0,.1 District Divisions, o. District and the local B.R.C.S. UDltS.

No. 12 (Irish) District.

The Annual Inspection and Finals of the Competitions took place in the Grounds of Merrion Square, on Saturday afternoon, June 18th, 19 27.

There was a good entry for the contests for the various Cups and Prizes, and a big attendance of the public.

A Company of Girl Guide Rangers was in charge of the tea arrangements, and they did their work well. Lady. Supt., Mrs. Charles Keatinge, who usually undertakes the caterlOg on these occasions, being a notable absentee, owing to illness.

The Boys' Brigade provided the Uuglers to sound the various calls, and the St. John Ambulance Brigade Pipers' Rand and the Garda Siochana Band under the direction of Supt.' P. : J. Delaney, contributed musical selections during the afternoon.

The Commissioner, 18 District and Corps Officers were present, and District Officer A. J 1\1 acWilllam was Parade Commander. 281 Officers and Members of the Ambulance Divisions under Assistant Commissioner A. J. Connor, M.B.E., and 209 Officers and Members of Nursing Divisions, under Dr. Ella \Vebb, M.B.E., were inspected.

The following Units took part in the Parade :Ambulance DivisioJlS.-St. James's Gate, City of Dublin, City of Dublin Cadets, W. & R. Jacob & Co., Glenageary, Broadstone G. S. Railways Headquarters, Brown & Nolan, Piper's Band.

Nzt?'sine- Divisio7Zs.-City of Dublin, Kaas, Kingstown, Alexandra College, Bray, St. Stephen's Grt:en, St. Stephen's Green Cadets, Harcourt, W. & R. Jacob & Co., Headquarters, Headquarters (Transport Section), Hely's, Brown & Nolan, Court Laundry, St. James's Gate.

Unfortunately, the .Parade, March Past, and Presentations, were marred by a heavy downpour of rain, in spite of which the bearing, turnout, and marching were a high standard. The improvement in the neatness of UDlforms of Nurs:ng Divisions was particularly noticeable.

General O'Dufty, Commissioner, Garda Siochana, who was the inspecting officer, addlessing the Brigade on Parade, congratulated them and said that their display and turn-out were equalJy creditable to the officers and to the rank and file. Their keen sense of discipline and devotion to duty appealed to him in a very special way, and he considered it a very great privilege to be their inspection ?f!1cer. Knowing. great work of the organisation, and realiSing the great claIms It had on the public and on the State, he felt that it could not but accept the invitation to be present. that day. He 'Yas glad to know that the Brigade was extendIDg over the entIre country, and he was pleased to announce that he hoped he would be able to be uf some assistance in that respect. \Vlth a view to helping the work of the organisation he had made a,rrangements that in future no member of the Garda Slochana would get the certificate of proficiency unless he was firs.t provided with the certificate of the St. John Ambulance BrIgade. He considered that when members of the Garda had the Brigade certificate they would be more efficient policemen and better fitted to serve the public.

Appealing for public support for the o,rganisation, O'Duffy said that the reward of self-saCrIfice and herOism of the members of the Brigade dUrIng and since 1922 was decidedly creditable. I t was all the more creditable when they considered that not only was thei,r work that they provided themselves with thea UnIforms, paId their own travelling expenses, and even prOVided themselves

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with their own first-aid outfits. He thought that that was really too much to expect, andnhe recommended; their work with the greatest confidence to the consideration of the public. The State should be proud of having at its service such a splendid body of efficient men and women. T hey had a keen sense of civic responsibility which would make them all better citizens and which gave a good example that he hoped would be followed.

At the conclusion of the inspection, the Commissioner, Sir John Lumsden, on behalf of the Grand Prior in thp. British Realm of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, presented insig!lia of the Order to the following officers, who have recently been promoted and admitted to the Order

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Assistant Commissioner A. J. Connor-Promoted to the grade of Officer from Serving- Brother.

Lady District-Officer Miss E. F. Blandford-Promoted to the grade of Officer from Serving Sister.

Assistant-Commissioner Sir Robert Tate-A.dmitted as Officer.

Ambulance Officer John Gully-Admitted as Serving Brother. The long service medal was also presented to Sergeant F. O.'Brien, City of Dublin Ambulance Division.

Assistant Commissioner A. J. Connor was in command of the competitions, and with Dr. T. O. Graham, Dr. \V. C. Stevenson, Dr. G. Tierney and Corps Supt. James H. Webb, made the competition for the Dubltn Ambulance Challeng e Cup of extreme educational and spectacular The win of the St. James)s Gate team was exceedtngly popular, especially as this unit had not won this trophy since 19 14.

The su-::cess of Messrs. Jacob's Nursing Division 10 cany· ing off the Irish Women's Challenge Cup also ga\ e grea> satisfaction to the many friends and wellwishers of this kee n and hardworking unit. Staff Officers Mrs. Shanks, Mrs. \\ H. Robinson, and l\Irs. R. Keating were in charge of thE" women's competitions, and other judges who us with the various contests were :-Dr. M. M MerrIck, Dr. D Stopford Price, Miss Reeves, Miss Comyn, A R.R,C., Distri ct Officers A. L. B. Moore (Middleton Curtis) and Miss Overen d (uniform).

The results of the competitions were as follows :

Dublin Ambulance Challenge CUp-I, St. James's Ga te A Division, 248 marks; 2, City of Dublin A Division, 23 8 marks; 3, Broadstone A Division, marks.

Irish Women's Challenge CUP-I, \\'. and R. Jacob and Co.'s N Division, :!O6 marks; 2, Harcourl N DiVISion, O.:! team, 182 marks; 3) Harcourt N Division, No. team, 17 malks.

Dr. Webb's Challenge Cup (for those who have never won a prize)-1, City of Dublin N Division, No.1 team, 231 mark s;

2, City of Dublin N Division, No. 2 team, 222 mark s,

3, Headquarters N Di,vision, ,I7 S marks.

Middleton Curtis DrIll Compellllon- WIDners, S Stephen's Green N Division, marks; runners-up, C!ty of Dublin N Division, 184 marks, and Jacob's ?\ DIVISIo n, 184 marks.

Individual Challenge Cup (Women)-WlOner, Mlss .L. Warren, City of Dublin Nur::;ing Division; runner up, MI S') N. Gray, City of Dublin Nursing Division.

Individual Challenge Cup (Men)-I, Corporal J. KIlleen, Messrs. \V. and R Jacob AmbUlance Divisivn, p .c

2, Lance-Corporal W. E. Young, City of Division, p.c.; 3, Private J. Keys, City of DublIn Ambulance Division, 73 p.c.

Returns Cup (Women)-Winner, Kingstown NurslOg Division (Lady Supt. Miss C. Nugent).

Returns Cup (Men).-Winner, City of Dublin Ambulance Division (Supt. G. W . Belton). ,. .

School of Instruction-Commlssloner's Medal-WIDner, Private J. Bryan, Headquarters Ambulance Division.

It is with regr e t that we announce the death of Sup t. E. R. Hickmott, he was one of the original members of the Tunbridge Wells Division and continued a member of the Brigade for 44 vea.rs.

fetters to the t;ciitor.

We are t" NO way rerp(JIuibie /01' Ille opi"ioNr exprersed, or slateme,,(s made, b, Conespondentr.-EDIToR.

R. N.A..S. 13. R. ( OLD ,\SSOCIATlON).

DEAR SIR,-

A.s President of the above Association I wish to take this of making an earnest appeal to those who served 10 the reserve during the late war to become members.

The subscription for membership of the Association is Jper and I. w?uld remind members who joined last year that their subSCrIptIons are now due for this year as from 1St April last.

Our first object is to re·establish and maintain that comradeship which was built up during the war. Secondly we hope, though perhaps not in a large way, to be able to build up a fund from the subscriptions by which we may be able to render a little timely aid to some unfortunate comrade.

It is the Committee's intention to hold annually a dinner when old acquaintances may be renewtd. Two of these c1lOn ers have alraady been held at the l\Iidland Hotel, Manchester, and very successful they were. The Committee have .a lways felt that the price of these dinners has been too hIgh to enable the average member to attend, and neXt

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year it has been decided to hold the 3rd annual dinner at the Derby Hotel, Bury, Lancashire, on the lOth March, 1928. The tickets for this dinner will not be more than 55. 6::1. (probably 55.) exclusive of wines, and as this is a very nominal charge the Committee are very optimistic that a large number will be present. The accommodation is rather limited and in order to avoid disappointment I specially ask all who are desirous of being present to make application as soon as possible. The closing date for application for tickets will be 3[st January, I92 8.

All applications for membership to the Association and for tickets for the dinner to be made (with remittance) to the Han. General Secretary, Mr. J. H. 22, Bent-lane, Prestwich, Manchester. -Yours faithfuJly,

J. WILFRID LOWE, President.

AMBU LA.:\CE TESTS.

DEAR

SIR,-

Our ambulance teams, three in number, are all readers of your Journal. Not having the necessary time to join a Brigade we devote all our spare time in trainIDg ourselves for Competition \\lork. i'i ow, we consider, along with many other readers of your Journal in our district, that it would be greatly to the benefit of all your readers if more competitions along with points for same, were inserted frequently in your J oumal. Your note in March issue, re Competition Call, would ha\ e us compete as much as possible for our betterment, and we would be very pleased if you would do the next best thing and publish the competitions and points so that we can" compete" 10 our spare time.- Yours faithfully, \\':\1. BLEWITT. [We will endeavour to conform to your suggestionEDITOR.]

A PRICELESS l\lARKI NG SI IEET.

DhAR SIR,-

It would have been more in keeping with the spirit of St. John if your correspondent A. B. (Newcastle) had sought any Information he required from the proper quarter.

If, as it appears, he is interested in competition work, it should not be unknown to him that qualified medIcal officers who undertake to act as honorary judges in District, or any other, Ambulance or ursing Competions, are to be appreciated rather than scorned. The detailed marking sheetsand the terms used therein-which they adopt are their own.

So long as they determine the relative merIts of competing teams, it is no part of the teams' business to know by what cabaltstic terms these merits are expressed in detail. The list was published (with, unfortunately, one or two printer's errors) as it was thought it might afford satisfaction to the teams concerned and be an indication to the many other aspiring teams who have graduated far beyond the nursery of first-aid work but who did not reach the No. VI. District Final Comtests.

It rray be of interest to note that one or other of the teams concerned scored high marks in each of the points raised by your correspondent.- Yours, etc., S. W. NICHOLAS.

[\Ve are assured by our correspondent, A. B. (Newcastle ), that 1\1r. Nicholas has misread his letter, which was not intended to pour scorn on Competition Judges but rather to point out that in this instance the marklOgs had in places wandered far from the Textbook on which the competition was supposed to be adjudged.-EDITORS ]

The Totnes Division held a ft.te on June 30th for the purpose of ralSlog funds for the purchase of a motor 3 e

Corps Supt W. T. Trafford, of the Lincoln Corps, was pr e SEnted WIth a gold watch by the members on his completion of 30 years' service with the Brigade.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Brigade News. APPOINTMENTS, JULY, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Superintendent.

GLAMORGAN COUN fY CENTRE.

Corps Secretary E A. B. Howe, Aberavon Corps, 27.6.27

To be Corps Treasurer.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Div isional Supt. A. Poole, Aberavon Corps, 27.6.27

To be Corps Secretary.

GLA1IORGAN COUNTY CRNTRE.

Corps Treasurer D. Pugh. Aberavon Corps, 27 .6. 27

To be Divisional Superintendent.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Offi cer E. Enock, Nantymoel Divis ion, 27.6.27

MON l\lOUTHSHIRE CE TRE.

Selgeant T. W. O,borne, Risca Division, 276.27

fo be Ambulance Officers

GL AMORGA N COUNTY CENTRE.

Sergeant B. Evam, Maesteg (Central) D;vi;:,ion, 21.6.27

" D. T. Jones, Nan lymo el Division, 3 627

D. J. Williams, Penallta Colliery DIVISIOn, 9.6 27

MONMOUTH S HIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant C. Thomas, Pontypool D ivisio n, 3 [ 527

To be Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

GL Al\lORGAN CENTRK.

Sergeant J. E \Vdliams, Aberdulais District D:v ision, 16 627

MONl\lOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant H. Harr is, Pontypo81 D ivision, 3 527

To be Sergeants. COUNTY CENTRE.

Corporal G. J. Rees, Aberdulais District Division, 16.627

" W. A. El lis, (Central) D ivision, 31.6.27

" E. J. Roberts, Nantymoel DiVision, 36.27

" A. E. Cook, Penallta Colliery Division, 9627

To be Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private G. Thomas, Aberdulais District D ;vi sion, [6. 6.2 7

" G. H. Pilliner, N antymoel Division, 3627

" J. Evans, Penallta Colliery DivisIOn, 96.27

" E. Halvard, Penallta Colliery D ivi sion, 96.27

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private J. Lewis, Aberdulais District Division, 16627

Ambulan ce Officer E. Enock, Nantynoel Division, 3.627

To be Divisional Treasurers.

GL AMORGA N COUNTY CENTRE.

Private I. Jones, Brithdir Division, 9.6.27

" T. J. Davies, Resolven Division, 36.27

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private H. Boobyer, Caerphilly G.W.R. Division, 3627

Private C. Jones, Cwmplrc Division, 31.5. 27

Tra lsferred to the Brigade Reserve.

GLAJ\IOR GA N COUNTY CE TRE.

Ambulance Officer E. Bowen, Briton Ferry Division, 236 '27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. G. l\lorgan, Coronation Division, I...I 6 27

Resignations Accepted with Regret.

GLA:\IORG A N CO U NTY CENTRE

Ambulance Officer T. G. Howells, Maesteg (C entral ) Division, 23.5 27 ...

Corporal 11. Davies, Cwmgwrach DIVIsIOn, 23 6.27

MONl\lOUTH S HIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. E. Hart, Risca Division, 2627

Cadet Officer J. Rogers, Abersychan Division, 27 ·6. 27

Divisions

CARMARTHEN SH IRE CENTRE.

Garnant Division, 30.5 . 27

Mynyddcerng Division, 13.5 2 7

Cadet Division Registered. COUNTY CEN1RE

Aberdulais District, IS 6.27

Change of Title of Division.

BOROUGH OF RHON DDA CENTRE.

(. North Rhondda :' Corps to II Upper Rhondda" Corps, 1. 6.2 7

General Interest.

R OYAL SH , w A l\ l] WL AN C E ARRA TC ID [ENTS.

The Priory for Wales, through its local Commission '.:! rs, Mr. R Wilson Bartlett ( Monmouthshire Centre) and Mr. G. Campbell Oliver (Borough of Newport Centre), took the ambulance arrangements at the R ') yal Ag ricultural Show, Tredegar Park, Newport, Mon, from July 5 th to the 9th inclusive. ., .

A fully equipped t aid bmldlDg of four rooms was erected near the Royal Pavilion in the show Water was laid on and gas install e d and over th e bU1ldlrg a St. John flag was flown. One of the Prior}':; cew ambulance cars, fitted with the latest Eq u ipme nt and imprOVements was stationed nearby f? r the removal Gf serious cases and members of the Brigad e were on d u I y day and night from 2nd July to roth July, with a surgeon in attendance.

The total number of personnel assisting was 456 , of whom 279 were from the Monmouthshire Centre, 130 from the Borough of N ewport 29 City of Cardiff, and 18 from the Glamorgan County Centre.

The nature of the 195 cases treated was remarkably varied. Owing to the unusually cool welther the. cases of fainting were comparativ ely fe.w.. The serious con5isted of sprained ankles, lDjUneS to the legs, crushed hands, kicks from horses causmg lOJur.les to chest, leg and fac?, stvere by burns and scalds, stings by pOIsonous msects, body in eyes, hemorrhage, heart trouble, etc. The four beds provided were in almost constant use.

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In addition to the many VlSlt orS who sought the aid of the Brigade personnel, a number of distinguished people took an obvious interest in the am bulance headquarters, am ong whom were :-The Right Hon. Lord Daresbury ( Honorary Director of the Royal Agricultural Show), the Right Hon. Viscount Tredegar, C.B.E. (President of the Ro yal Agricultural Society), Maj :>r-General the L0rd Tre owen , C. B, C.M.G (President of the Royal Show Loca l Ex ecutive Committee), the Right Hon. Lord Buckland of Bwlch (President, Merthyr Tydfil Centre of the Priory), Sir Henry Mather Jackson, But., C B.E. (Chairman, Monmouthshire Centre of the Pr:ory), the L')rd Mayor and L'3.dy Mayoress of Cardiff (Alderman Willia m Gr e y, J.P. and MIS M. Jenkins), the Worshipful Mayo r and Mayoress of Newport (Councillor aad Mrs. A T. \V. James), Councillor C. T. Clissitt, J.P. (ex -Mayor of N=. wport), Mr. G. F. L')vcll, J.P, Mr. John Allcock (Ca rdiff City Tr ea surer) and Mrs. Allcock, and Mr. H. C.

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The Commissioner for Wales desir es to express the thanks of the Priory to the respective Sub-Commissioner, Corps Officers, N.C 0.'5, and all ranks for their wond erful response to the call (or voluntary workers and for the excellent way in which their duties were carried out. It is a glorious tribute to the potential influence of the Brigade that over 400 members gave not only of their knowledge and service, but also sacrificed, without any kind of payment or reward, both time and money to fulfil its moral obligation.

Many tributes of appreciation have been received from those who benefitted by the work carried out and the following resolution of thanks was passed by the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society, and forwarded to the Priory by the Secretary, Mr. T. B. Turner:-

"That the best thanks of the Society are due and are hereby tendered to the Priory for Wales of the Order of

Else of Sht meld, a Knight of Grace of the Order and As sistant Commi!sioner of the NO.5 cistrict, who showed kee n inte rest in the we lfare of the Brigade members, and each day e nt e rtained to luncheon and tea the ambulance me n and nurses on duly in the grounds. The Commi ssioner for Wales, accompanied by Lady Lewis, O.B.E., we r e in attendance on several occa5ions. Excellent arrangements were made to provide the ne ce ssary first aid facilities in the main r ca ds throughout the County of Monmouth and Borough of Newport leading to Tredegar Park. Bell tents were fixed at certain points whe re ambulance men and nurses were in constant attendan ce during the period of the show, and br :gade members on motor cycles were detailed to patrol n.e roads. The fac t that only one slight accident occurred rd.lects great cre dit on the Chief Constable of Monmouthshire, Mr. Vi ctor R. Bosanquet, for the {fficient arrangements made to deal with the increased traffic.

the hosp ital of St. John of Jerusalem, for the efficient ambulance arrangements in connection with the show."

Centre Reports.

BRECKNOCKSH IRE CENTRE.

INSPECTION OF BRYNMAWR DIVISION.

The annual inspection of the Brynmawr Division was held on Saturday, June 18th, by the Commissioner for Wales, assisted by the Commissioner for the Borough Newport, Mr. G. Campbell Oliver. The parad e was 1D charge of Supt. T. Hartshorn.

Tne Commissioner for Wales, after congratulatmg th e unit on its efficiency, complimented the district on having such a well trained body of men and appeal ed for public

Priory Day, 1927.-The Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Mrs. M. Jenkins ) buying an emblem from one of the helpers.

AWord with Every AmbulanceWorker on Prompt Action E Effective Treatment

A H AND ANTISEPTIC THAT HAS NO EQUAL "SEPTONAL"

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sup port to enable th e m to carryon their work. He said the Brynmawr Division was the second establishe d in Wales an d had maintained an active record since 1898. The stre ngth had b ee n more than doubled; twenty-one of its me m bers were enrolled in the R0yal Naval Auxiliary Sick Ber th Reserve and a number had j oined the Milita ry Ho spitals Reserve. H e hoped the Division wo u ld assist him to provide the V.A D. quota for Breconshire.

DENBIGH5HIRE CENTRE.

CHIRK DIVISION.

Divisional Surgeon Major T. Hampson, M C., presided at a mef.ti:1g of the Chirk Division at the Drill Hall, Chir k , on Tuesday, June 7 t h. The following appointments were recomme nd e d by the Commissioner, Dr. C. E. Salt:George Higginson as Sergeant; T. C. M. On'its, J. as COlpcrals; and G. A. Williams as Divisional Store k erptr. Secrdary, Mr. George Hig gins on announced the result of the r ecent First Aid Examination, as follows:-

Certifica t es: J Northall, J Sllisbury, G. Williams, T. H. Jones, J. D . Wilson, S Roberts, C. Roberts, W. E Jones, E Hayward, A. :-.ville J oms, W. Hayward. Vo u chers: J. Turner, E Hughes, L Parry, G. Rob er ts, C. Wood, R. Edwards, D. WIlliams. Medallions: T. Roberts, W. N V. Davies. Lab pls: C. H. H. Jones, T. Jones, J. Harris, E. Davies, L. Stokes, G. A. Williams, G. Higginson and D. Jones.

Tribute was paid to the good work of Supt. D J oms and it was decided to organise an am bulance com petition in August next. The meeting conc1udtd with a vote o f thanks to Commissioner for his attendance.

COUNTY CENTRE.

LLYNFJ VALLEY CORPS.

The annual competitions of the L1ynfi Valley e:orps were held at Maesteg on Saturday, June 25th. Thejudgts were Major A. \Y. Anderson (O,5more Vale), Dr. A. Velnon Ntwton (Pontycymmer) and Mr. D. M. Jones (Brynmenin Rescue Station).

Ten teams took part in the open competition for the "Vernon Hartshorn" shield. The results were as follows:-

1st, Maesteg Central, r 4-5 marks; 2nd, Kenfig HilI, 109; 3rd Garth Maesteg, 101; 4th, Cefn Cribbwr, 93; 5th, Ffaldau, 90; 6t h, N antymoelB, 8 [ ; 7th, Nantymoel A, 77 ; 8th, Tredegar, 69; 9th, Coytrahen, 63; loth Brynnl, 57.

The" Norths' Institutes" shield was k ee nly c o ntestej by teams of members of th e Uynfi Valley Corps and won hy Mlesteg with 156 warks; Garth T e am s'cured sec ond plac e with marks and Co}trah : n 3rd with 57.

The following awards were made in the op e n cadet co.mpetition for thp. "A. E. L'Jckyer" cup: -1st, Kenfig HIli, 156; 2od, Maesteg Central, J06; 3rd, Cefn Cnbbwr, IOOZ; 4 th NantylTyll on, 92}; 5th, Bryn No. I, 6:h, Bryn o. 2, 60. Pri z. s awarded for the highest marks in the individual section were won by nt, A Pool and 2od, Trevor Jones, members of the C e ntral Cadet Division.

AID.-

Briton Feny Nursing, Crynant, Cwmgwrach, Glynneath, Cwmgwrach Cadet, Glynneath Cadet, Neath, Onllwyn Stven Sisttrs, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Cadet, Skewe n Resolv ::. n, and Cad oxton Cadet.

The insp ecting Officer was the Commissioner for Wales, who was accompanied by D. M. Evans-Bevan, Mr. L em uel Jones ()ub-Commissioner, Aberavon), Corps Surgeon Lieut.·Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B. E., Captain F. P. Robathon, M.C. (Acting Commissioner, Glamorgan County Centre), S:aff Officer B. E. Maberly, Cardiff, and Mr. Evans-Bevan (senior). The Deputy Lady Supt. for Wales (Lady O.B.E), accompanied by Miss Mary Evans-B r.. van, inspected the Nurses. Th (; Divisional Surgeons in attendance included Dr. C. Armstrong , Dr. D. Samuel and Dr. E. P. Coyne.

The Commission e r ex pressed great satIsfaction with th e standard of tfficitncy and the smart of the parade, and complimented the Sub·Commissioner on the rapid d e velopment of the Brigade in the Neath Sub District. Warrants of appointment and awards were presented to m e mbers of the Divisions and all were ent-;rtained to tea by Mr. E. Evans-Bevan.

ABER BLAENGWYN FI DI VISION.

Ambulance tfficiency awards were presented to the ILem b e rs of the Aber·Blaengwynfi Division at a successful conc e rt organised in aid of the Divisional funds on June 22 nd. Divisional Surgeon Dr. F. Davies, who d ist ributed the paid high tribute to the tfficien cy of th e men and appealed to tho3e present to tnrol in th e class e s which bad n established for ladies an d juniors. Sub Commission er V:muel Jones , in thanking the audience for its support, pointed out the great saclifices maGe by the Brigade. He congratulated th e Supt. , Mr. Crarles T erry, who has d voted much of his time for the past twenty years to am bulance work, on the progress made at Blaengwynfi.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

" INCE " SHIELD C0 i\IPE.TITION

Nin e teams comp et e d in the annual competition organised by the A bertillery Division for the "Incr;" shield, open to t e ams of five men h::>lding St. John certi ficates.

Among th ose present were Mr. R. Wilson Bartl.:tt (Commissioner for Monmouthshire), Sub-Commissioner Captain S. T. 0 B. E., and Mrs B eard, Lieut.Colonel D. Watts ·Morgan, D.S O, M.P., and Miss Morgan, and the Commissiontr for Wales.

The nature of the case prepued for the practical test was as follows :-" You and your squad are on your way to do duty at the Royal Show when, passing a fourstorey building, you notic e two men busy p.1inting the upper windows. ShOltly after you have passed the building you hear a heavy thud and on looking round you notice one of the pa i nters lying in a heap near the foot of the ladder."

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INS PEC TION OF NEATH CORPS.

Over three hundred mem bers of the Brigade in the Neath Sub-District assembled at Neath on Saturday, June 25th, for annual inspection. The parade, in charge of Supt. J. Richards, presented an imposing appearas It marched through Neath to C'i doxton House, the reSIdence of the Sub·Commissione r, Mr. David Martin Eva ns-Bevan. The following Divisions were represented:Aberdulais District, Aberdulais District Cadet Briton Ferry , ,

The judges were Dr. R. E. J. Burns (Six Bells), Dr. S. Simons (Abertillery), Dr. W. F. Mulvey (Abertillery), and Dr. Taylor (York . ). The K c.: nfig Hill T ea m, who obtai ned second place in last year's contest, proved to be th e winners. Th e total awards were as under :-

I Kenfig Hill 2 191

2 Celynen Collieries 2 17 A

3 Pontypool 212¥

4 Talywa in 20 81

5 Ffaldau Institute and Garw ... 200

6 Oakdale 199i

7 Tredegar, L.M.S. 18r

8 Maclaren 160

9 Blaina... 122J

Colonel D. Watts-Morgan presented the shield and pI izes to the winning team. He was proud of his association with ambulance ,,"ork and hoped a time would corne when the voluntary se rvices of ambulance men would be better n :cognised by the nation.

Captain Beard a vote of thanks to Colonel Morgan, which was seconded by Miss S. K. Newman and Mr. H. Pc.dfitld (vice-President of the Abertillery Division) was thanked for presiding Tea was provided by the Abertillery Nmsing Division, under the direction of Lady Supt. Mrs. O. Strickland.

AMBULANCE ROAD BOXES.

First Aid boxes, design e d and supplied by the Priory, have been erected by the R isca Urban District Council at certain points in the town to deal with the increasing num ber of occurring in the streets. The names and addr e sses of the Officus and members of the local Divisions are posted inside the boxes so that it may be possible to 0 btain, at short notice, the of a qual ified person to render first aid. Tredfgar, where the local mem bers a1 e similarly assisting, took the lead in South Wales in making this provision for the injured. The Example is now being adopted by other Town and District Councils and it is hoped the practice will become universal.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE. A!lIBULANCE DUTIES AT CORPUS CHRISTI.

At the requEst of the Chief Constable', the Priory was again responsible for the ambulance arrangements for the Corpus Christi procession which brought thousands of people into the City of Cardiff on Sunday, June 19th. o l1er two hundred members of the Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions r e ported for duty and were detailed by Staff Officer B. E. Maberly to various points along th e lin e of route. A contingent of men and nurses were on duty also in the Castle Grounds, where Co r ps Surgeon Dr. Edgar Llewellyn was in attendance, and First Aid was rendered to a very large number of cases. The Officers-inCharge of the ambulance cases were :-Staff Officu J. I. Pepperell, Acting Corps Supt. W. H. Johnson, Supt. C. Lennox (Barry Division), Supt. W. Cotter (Cardiff Great West e rn Division) / Ambulance Officer l-i. T. Evans (Cardiff City Division), Lady Supt. Mrs. A. Paul (Barry Nursing Division), L'3.dy Supt. Miss M. Williams (Penarth Nursing Division), Lady Supt. Miss B. Morgan (Cardiff Emergency Nursing Division) and Lady Supt. Miss M. Kernick (Cardiff City Nursing Division).

A letter of appreciation has been recEived from the Very Reverend Cannon D. J. Hannen.

CARDIFF SCHOOL SPORTS

The PI iory was requested by the Honorary Secretary of the School Sports SectioD, Card iff Athletic Club, to arrange for ambulance personnel to be in attendance at the Cardiff School Sports, held in the Cardiff Arms Park on July 14th. Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, Supt. W. Colter and Ambulance Sister Miss O. Jones volunteered for duty and attended to the cases requiring treatment.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE. INSPECTION AT DOWLAIS.

On Saturday, June IIth, the finest puade of ambulance units ever seen in the Borough took place at Dowlais. The occasion was the annual inspection of the Dowlais and Taff Valley Corps. There ",ere 375 of all ran ks on parade, in charge of the Commissioner for Merthyr, Mr. D. Mansel pavies (Chief Constable), assisted by the veterap StJ.ff

Officer W. H. Jones. The inspection was carried out by the Commissioner for Wales, accompanied by Lady (Herbert) Lewis, O.B.E. (Deputy Lady Supt. for Wales), and Staff Officer B. E. Maberly (Cardiff).

The Commissioner for Wales warmly complimented those on parade on their smart appearance, and expressed his pleasure at the excellent muster.

Afttr the inspection, the units, headed by Messrs. Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Silver Band and the Merthyr Temple Lyceum Drum and Fife Band, marched to the Guest Memorial Library, where all were served wi th tea and a public meeting followed, presided over by Councillor Tudor Davies, Chairman of the Merthyr Centre. In his address Councillor Davies said he was delighted to witness such a magnificent parade, which was the in their history. The ambulance movement proceeded from strength to strength, and they now number e d over four hundred, all imbued with the spirit of service_ He was pleased to see Sir Herbert and Lady Lewis pr e sent; they were the live wires of the movement in Wal€s.

The Commissioner for Wales, presenting service medals and fficiency awards, said he was deeply touched by their great welcome. The Merthyr Division was organised in 1896 and they owed the old pioneers a debt of gratitude for making the world-wide spread of the movement possiblf', The Cadets were an added responsibility and he congratulated the Officers on the great work accomplished. They were fortunate in having an excellent Chairman as Councillor Davies and he was proud to learn that all Divisiocs in the Borough had increased in strength since formation. The Commissioner referred also to the well-equipped Medical Comforts D epot, the ustfulness of which was beyond dispute.

Bouquets were presented to Lady Lewis and Mrs. D. Mansel Davies, by Miss Glenys Margaret Evans and Miss Peggy Williams.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Mr. Trevor Roberts (Div.Supt. G.W.R., Newport), presided at the annual dinner of the Newport Dock Str ee t G.W.R. Ambulance Class on Whit Tuesday, 7th Jun e

Among those present were Mr. F. G Wainwright (Divisional Supt., G. W R. Cardiff), the Reverend Henry Morgan, Dr. S. MacCormac, Mr. J. H. Hill (Centr e Secretary, G.W.R. Newport), Mr. W. H. Roberts, Mr. C. Greening, Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge and the Commission e r for Wales.

Efficiency awards were distributed by the Chairman to the successful membus ar::d gold medals and baH, pres e nted by the Great Western Railway Company for fifteen and twenty years service, were presented by Mr. Wainwright. Proposing a toast to the Dock Street Am bulance Class and G.W.R. Centre, Mr. Fudge said the public owed much to the Railway Company for its interest in the ambulanc e movement and the facilities afforded by them to encourag e their staffs to maintain Efficiency.

The Commissioner for Wales thanked G. W.R. officials for the ready assistance they always gave to thos e connected with the ambulance movement and allowing th e ir men leave for public duty.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE. INTER-COLLIERY COMPETITION.

The Llwynypia No. 1 Team was successful in th e Inter-Colliery Ambulance Competition at Ferndale on Saturday, June 18th, when thirteen teams of men employed by the Consolidated Cambrian Ltd., Mesns. D. Davis & Sons, Ltd., and the Welsh Navigation Collieries (Coedely ) competed for the" Peter Haig Thomas" c;ha,llenge shield.

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There was a large gathering of Ambulance workers and others interested, among whom were Mr. P. Lltwellyn Jacob (General Manager, Messrs. D. David & Sons, Ltd )J President of the Rhondda Centre of the Priory, and Mr. H. H. Evans (General Manager, Consolidated Cam brian Ltd.). The judges were Dr. J. M. Wtlson, Trecynon, Aberdare and Dr. A. Morgan Robertson, Cwmparc, and the marks outained by the first three teams weI e as uDder:-

Llwynypia No. J 2I4

2 Ferndale No. 213

3 NO.2... 19 11

Gold and silver medals, the gilt of Mr. H. H. Evam, were presented to members of the first and second All competitors, Officers and friends were entertained to tea b y the Chairman and Directors of the Consolidated Cambrian Ltd.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

The annual presentation of awards to Abercynon members took place at Workmen's Hall, Abercynon, on June 2 3rd, Staff Officer Henry Evans presiding An excellent tea was served by mem bers of the Nursing D ivision.

Mr. Bruce Jones, Chairman of the Aberdare Centre, pr esented certificates and pendants to the following :Mrs. E. Rocky. Mrs. Mullett, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Davies, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Batt, Miss Wilkins, Mi3s M Brown, Mrs. Williams. 00 behalf of the Nursing Divis ion, Mrs Gomer Davies presented Dr. H. M. Williams with a gold -mounted walking stick as a t c ken of esteem for his services as Lecturer.

Mrs. Bruce J Lldy President of the Abercyn::>n M e dical Comforts D =pot, distributed the following awards t o members of the Ambulance Division :-First Year Ctrtificates.-D. Williams, A. C. Blomley, E. Evans, E. T. Hill. S econd Y t!ar Vouch ers -G. T Evans, E. R Gwilym, J. M. Pulsfo rd, L C. L')ngdon, F. Dlvies. Third Year Medals -L J. Bell, I. Gwilym Llbels -W. Jackson, C. Gregory, E. T Howe, W. H. D. 1. Davies, E. Jon -: 8, W. Morgan, D Jones, W. Jones, T. Lewis, W. Meyrick, D. Hughes, J P. Jones, T. J. J W. D. Bevan, W. j Knapton, T. Robinson, M. L-:wis.

The winner of the individual ambulance competition recently held (Mr. F. Robinson) was pres,=nted with the "D r Wdliams" Silver Cup by Mr. W. Pugh, M E. Mrs. W. Pugh, Supt. of the Nursing Division, presented Dr. H. M. Williams, on behalf of the Ambulance Division, with a silv e r-mounted fountain pen, in appreciation of hi3 services. ---. -

News in Brief.

Dc. Henry Lloyd of St. Asaph, has be( n elected an Honorary Life Member of the Priory in recognition of his long services as honorary lecturer to the Rhuddlan Am bulance Clasf.

An open competition was held in conjunction with the Annual Eisteddfod at Penco€.d on June 6th. Dr. E. B. H. Atkins, of Pencoed, and Staff Officer B. E. Maberly, Cardiff, adjudicated. Of the seven teams who competed, Pontycymmer obtained the highe3t marks.

The Ambulance Committee has recommended to the Kylsant,G.C.M.G, the nomination of Capt.

S. T. Beard, O.B.E, as the rEpresentative of the L')ndon, Midland and Scottish Railway Company on the Ambulance Committe", in place of Mr. E. W. T. Morris, whose resigm.tion was recently accepted with regret.

Corps Surgeon Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, and Staff

B. E. Maberly, Cardiff, judged tht organised by the Brynna Ambulance Division at the Llanharan Eisteddfod on Whit Tmsday. The first three teams in order of merit, were 1st, Nantymoel, 20d, L1anharan, 3ed, Raglan. A silver cup and medals for members of the winning team were presented by the Brynna Wood Colliery Co.

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1.-Tke Textbo()k, to f1Jkiek relere"a ma, be made in these columnJ is the 36th (1920) Edition oj S.J.A.A. Manual rf First-Aid.

BANDAGES FOR FRACTURED THIGH.

J.W. (Birmingham).-Please tell me how many bandages are used for Fractured Thigh when First Aider is singlehanded. I always use eight-tbat is, two round ankles and feet. I was told, however, that only one should be so used, and that, if I looked at diagram in Textbook I should see that only seven bandages are to be used. If you look again at dia6"ram on p. 64 you will see that you are right; that Bandages No. I and 7 are passed round ankles and feet; and that Bandage No. 8 fa broad cne ) is definitely shown round both knees.- N. CORBET FLETCHER.

EXAMINATION HOWLER.

A B. (Harlesden).- In a recent examination a candidate asked the object in treatment of wounds, replied-" To keep out dirt." Asked again by the doctor if there was not somedangerous than dirt, he replied : - " Yes, S£1 '.I Mud ! .I " No, we did not treat examiner for collapse. Good! Next, please! !-N.C.F.

DE IULCEN T DRINK S

C.A. (Cardiff).-Please explain the difference, if any, between oils and "demulcent drinks," such as barley water and gruel, named in Tex\book, p. 155.

The term "demulcent" signifies "to stroke down, or soothe." Demulcents, therefore, are soothing substances which exert a soothz'ng- or protective influence upon surface of alimentary canal. They constitute all groups named in par. -+ on p. 155 of Textbook, and include mucilaginous substances, (gum,ismglass),oils (olive, cod-liver, linseed), starchy substances (arrowroot), glycerine, borax and mild alkalies.-N.C.F.

TREATMENT OF FRACTURED THIGH.

M.G. (London).-I shall be grateful to have your opinion on a test which was recently set in competition and which required treatment of case for fra!.'tured thigh and slight scalp wound.

-F IRS T

You ar e not d efin ite as t o your difficulty in treatment of what appears a simple combination of injuries. I can, therefore, only suggest that you dress wound, control fra ctur ed thigh and treat for associated shock.-N.C.F.

INTER-RAILW ,\ Y COMPETITION T ESTS.

A.B. (Harlesden).-I n the detail ed sheets of Inter-Railway Competitions published on p 3I4 of May issue of FIRST AID, marks are given in Test for Bear er NO.2 for asking if there \, as crepitus or unnatural mobility. Surely it is no business of First Aiders to look for either of these signs, and I consider that the examiner should be awarded 'I black" marks.

agree.-N.C.F.

LIFTING P \TIENT ON BED.

J.E. (Cllfynyld).-In a recent competition the teams had to place patient suffering from Fractured Pelvis on a broad bed. To keep patient recumbent, a sheet was used to lift patient on, but teams experienced great di ffic ulty in lifting pati ent over foot of bed which was high and wide. I shall be obliged, therefore, if you will kindly suggest an easier method of lifting such a patient on to bed. If stretcher be placed on ground alongside bed, Bearers could stand on far s id e of stretch e r, raise patient in their arms and stand erect. This done, stretcher could b e withdrawn, and then Bearers could advance and place patient in middle of bed.-N C .F

HANDIEST FORM OF TOURNIQUET.

R.K. (Isle of Man).-As you do not appear to know it, I respectfully beg to inform you that the St. John Ambulance Comp e titions here we re not run according to yours, or anybody else's , dictionary but on the Handbook of the Society, 37th ed ition, 1921, to which I took particular care to draw your attention.

I publish your letter in full, and I leave it to your colleagues in the I sle of Man to take appropriate action. Meanwhile, I point out that, as suggested in May issue of FIRST A ID, th e dictionary (which explains the meaning of words, &c.), does control the Textbook, and that it is bad form for a competitor to 1\ squeal" when a decision is given against him. -N .C. F.

TREA Tl\lENT OF S YNCOPE.

M.C (Cardlff).-I am told that doctors, when treating patients suffering from Syncope, often press back the quick of patient's thumbna il. Please let m e know if this treatment If effi cacious.

I have never heard of such treatment being administer ed by doctors, and, as Syncope is, first to last, due to disturbance of he art's action, do not recommend it.-N.C.F.

CO:lIPOSITION OF L INT

R .M. (Cr oydon ).-P lease tell me what lint is and how Boracic lint is prepared.

Lint was originally made of teased out linen It now consists of loose cotton fabric, one side of which is fluffy and the other smooth for application to skin when surface is broken. Cotton lint may b e impr e gnated with various medicaments, the commonest of which is Boracic Acid With this variety, the lint is saturated with half its weight of bora cic acid and is coloured p ink to distinguish it from plain l int.N.C.F.

USE OF I ODOFORM GAUZIl:

C.R. (Cov ent ry).-Whilst on duty at a Motor Cycle Foo t ball

Match a player had his thumb off. He a!:ked for a doctor who came promptly. Th e doctor started by asking me why we did not carry iodoform gauze, and then asked for my scissors which I had lent to another man on duty. He

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then proceeded to tick me off, thus :-11 I cannot understand you chaps coming :::Jut with lint and iodine only and without iodoform gauze and scissors. What would you think of a doctor who came with only half his --?" Then he paused as he hunted i n his attache case, and s h ortly in a very changed tone he asked, " Have you a roller bandage and some cotton wool?"

I suggest that this is a good "Duty Howler " and shall be obliged if you will tell me whether or no you consider iodoform gauze a dressing suitable for use by First Aiders.

No. I regard Boracic Lint as the most serviceable First Aid dressing. By the way, you do not explain why two men were on Public Duty with one pair of scissors between them.N.C.F.

FR \CTURES OF ROTH COLLA R I:ONKS.

W. S. (Calcutta). -I n the Indian 1\1 anual of First Aid not only are we told how to treat Fractures of both Collarbones but we have an excellent diagram. I should like to know if the method of treatment therein described ( n arrow bandage round each armpit joined together in middle of back by a third bandage) is now done away With and no longer used.

The description of the method of treating Fractures of both Collarbones was removed from our Textbook at its last reVISIon. I can suggest no reason for this unless it be that such combination of fractures is very, very rare.-N.C.F

CURE FOR NOSE BLEED! C.

E. R. (Will esden ). - I read with much interest your answer to query of above title in May issue of FIR T AlII. I am, therefore, prompted to write and tell you that I too saw the letter in the new spaper detailing this I emarkable cure; that, having suffered from Nose Bleeding for many years, I decided to apply the method at my next attack, and that it proved a gl eat success. I am not in any degree nervous, and regarded the epistaxis as an ultimate relief of other symptoms. So I was delighted to find an effectual cure for a tloubleson e complaint which often occurs at inconvenient times.

I was pu zz led as to how the effect was produced but thought that it must be by suction or some other local stimulus. I am now stdl more puzzled as I :-eally do not think that in my case the treatment was a "faith cure" because I much doubted its efficacy before tried it. Your letter with its personal experience is most mterl!sting. Nevertheless, I believe that in your case also tlie effects were due- co nsciously or un co nsc io usly -to com bination of natural agencies and faith, as set out in my prev ious answer -! T. C. F.

DRE SSING FOR CUT THROAT.

P. C. (New South Wales) .- In treatment of Cut Throat with severance of Carotid Artery, please tell us what dressing you would recommend.

It will take you all your time and to contlol artery by digital pressure until doctor comes so that the question of dressing is of minor imparlance, and the wound will probably only require to be protected with clean dry absorbent dreSSIng. -N .C.!'

FI XATION OF R lNG·PAD.

A. O. (Sp ::nkbrook).-Some of us are doubtful as to the most suitable way of securing ring-pad in a case of Compound Fra::ture of Skull involving summit or crown of head and accompanied by severe Concussion or Compression. We believe that a narrow bandage passed under lower jaw will be likely to interfer e with patients' breathing whiCh is already handicapped by the brain condition and to render it more d ifficult. We, therefore, your kind advice as to whether the dressing bandage for scalp would be more suitable.

Far from rendering breathing mJre difficult, the narrow

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My opinion is not necessary the Re ?ul.ations of all Co mpetitions (Brig ade and Railway) thIS year laId It down that one third of marks actually earned are to be deducted when limb of wrong side of body is treated.-N.C.F.

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L. L. (Coulsdon) .-I n a recent Brigade comp et ition I Y:'as asked to treat myself for a scalded forearm. On en qUIry I was told by the Judge ( an Ambulance Officer) that doctor was at home about 100 yards away I cont ented myself, therefore by dressing injury with cottonwo ol and bandage, and had' myself removed to doctor forthwith. The Judge required full treatment as laid down in Textbook ( pp. I II113). I cont end that I was right. Was I?

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IN last month's lssue of the Joumal it rder's Film. was our privil ege to announce the pro· duction of a film featuring the Order an d its riepartmenl'; acti'l'ilies in the many spheres of life.

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Officers 3.nd 0thers of the Association and Brigade r <.l lise the great value attached to this method of bringing to the notice of the public the many works of mercy p formed by ambulancp. men, and they know (rom experien ce that success invariably follows those who are able to ada pt themselves to the changing of the times.

We have often in our columns made reference to t1-)e ne cessity of kec-ping abreast of the mechanical times in ", hich we live, and it is a matttr of much gratification to 1 ')W that ways and means are now provided to e nable the pu blic to judge fo r themselves wheth er or not First Aid is al1 essential knowledge in these days of rush and tear, ac companie d as th e y are with innumerable risks to body an d limbs.

A knowledge of First Aid is one which should be acq u ired by rich and poor. Every living p should be "b le to render aid to should necessity arise. Re ports in the daily papers on accidents, e tc, (ully bear ou t thi s contenti on. Many persons would be enjoying life t o day if only skilled assistance had b ee n at hand.

Those trained in First Aid are valuabl e cit ize ns, they a re in emergency able to rememb e r whtre th e y are, whlt to do, and the best thing to do in the circumstances until medical aid is obtained, and always remembering that b ody and limbs are not made of steel or concrete they are m ost cautious ) and therefore less likely to be involved in p urs uits pleasure which are a danger to themselves, and o fttime s become exceedingly dangerous to other persons.

They are renduing a yeomen service to humanity by granting half, and in the maj0rity of cases, whole week's bookings for the film, and this cannot fail to awaktn an interest in the most apathetic of the picture-goers.

Th : film in all cases is being shown as pat t of the programme and therefore many persons prE,vio us!y unaware of the wearers of the white cross , and the great national asset the organisation is to the Empire, will in future have no excuse if they are unable to help th e ms€:lves.

It is e stiml'lt e d that 40,000 persons have seen the film and from the bookings already registered at H eadq uarters, at least 100,000 persons by the end of the year will have a knowledge of the organisation which is prepared to train them in First Aid.

The film IS lent to Centres and Divisions free of charge and application should be made to Headquarters forwarding the dates on which the local cinema manager hlS agreed for same to be shown.

Various leafl e ts are available for distribution during th e p : riud the film is being shown, These leafl :! ts are abo obtainabk from H e adquarters.

The following courses of on FIrst Aid have been arranged for September ntxt: -N o 7 (Toynbee Hall) Division -a t Toynbee Hall, Commercial Street, E. 1., on Wednesday, S ep tember 28tn, at 8 p.m. NO.7 Division (Poplar Section), at St. Fridfswide's Hall, Lodore Street, Poplar, E. 14., on Thursday, S e ptemb e r 29th, 1927, at 8 p.m. Full particulars can be obtained from the Hon. Sec W. T. Eason, 58, Cullod en Stree t, Poplar.

Commemorative Medal of the Order of St. John.

THE year 1926 was impol tant in the of th.e Order for two reasons, viz ., that on June 12th, HIs MaJ e. sty the King granted a new Royal Chatt er to amend, and supersede, those granted by Q ue e n Vlct?na 10 and by King Edward VII. 1 907 In virtue of this the activities of the Grand PrlOry prevIOusly confined to England and Jerusalem hav e extended to include the whole of His Majesty's DomlOlOns, the style of. the .order having been chang e d to that of "Grand Pnory 10 'British Realm." Also the Grand Priory sent a delegatIOn of Chapter -General, headed by Major-General the Earl of Scarbrough, the Sub-Prior, on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and the sites of historic interest to the Order. The D elegation which was accompanied by many other members o'f the Order, sailed in a ship which showed the Flag of St. John in the M e diterran e an for what is believed to be the first time sinc e the Fr e nch put an end to the temporal power of the Order in 1798.

To commemorate these two events Chapter-General has caused a medal to be struck in silver and bron ze,

Al D.- August , J 927

practice to which we owe m e dals of of the Grand Prior's predecessors, the last of to Issu ed was that of Fr. Richard Shelley, Grand Pnor frOiD 156 ( to 159 0The m edal is b eIDg struck 10 limited numbers a nd may be obtain e d on application to the Director of Stor es, St John's G ate, Clerkenwell, L o ndon, E.c. I, at the follo wing prices, which include leather cases :Bron ze Medal, £ 2 2 S. S ilv e r M edal, £ 3 lOS.

Colours of the Order of St. John.

THE Order has made arr a n ge ments with M e ssrs. IV. Edwards, of 9 8 Southao p t on -row, London, W C. I , fvr the d esign and registration ot co lo urs of th e O rder whl cf-) can be supplied in the form of ti es, mu ffi'H s, knItt e d wr ap wool wraps and sweaters.

The price s of these are as follows :TIEs.-Best quality, 3". 9d. each ; 2nd quality, 2 S. 3d. each.

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August, 1927

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NE W TROPHY.

To mark his appreciation of the unfailing attention and courtesy received at the hands of Great Western R ailway employees over a period of many years, the Rt. Ho n. The Earl of Athlone, thrCru g h Lord Churchill, the Cna irrnan of the Company and PreSIdent of the Ambulance Cen tre, presented a handsome SJ! ver Trophy for the am bula rce movem e nt.

The Athl o ne trophy will, we undtrstand, be awarded ann ually to the A m bulance Division which secures the

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candidate) presented for enmination, 333 had satisfied the examiners.

The Mayor addressed the gathering, as also did Supt. Taylor of the Shropshire Constabulary, the la tt e r txpressing thanks that the police had been allowed to join the railway class at 03westry.

Mr. Nicholls distributed the various awards.

Du ring the proceedings Dr. Crofton was handed a gift from the Oswestry class workers in r ecogn it ion of his valued services as Lecturer

The Mayor of Liskeard (Mr. E. Spurway), himself an old ambulanc e worker, pr e sent e d examinati o n awards to members of the Liskeard G. W R. class recently, and complimented the class upon its tfficiency. He strongly urge d upon all his hearers th e value of ambulanc e knowl edge as a valuable asset in emergency.

designed by Edward Caruana DingE, Knight of Grace of the O rder.

The obverse of the medal shows the bust of the G rand Prior, H R.H. the Duke of Connaught, habited in the Mantle of the Order ov er a Field-Marshal's uniform, with the L'3.tin inscription, Arthvrvs, Conn. Dvx. M ag: Prior. in. B ritt. Oam . Ord. Hosp S. Iohis Hi e r.

The reverse, in allusion to the Pilgrimage of 19 26 , b ears the r e pr e sentation of a ship with sa ils decorat e d with the Crosst!s of St. John and of th e O rder, with the inscription Anno Peregrenationis et Nm ce Cart re and, in the exergue, the date MCM XX VI between two eight -pointed crosses. The ship is designed from the model of the Santa Maria, the flag -ship of Columbus, and shows the type of vessel in which the Knights of Rhodes, when not serving on board the galleys of the Order, would have made their " caravans" against Moslem pirates in defence of the sea-borne commerce of Christendom in the period between the first (1480) and second (1522) sieges of Rhodes by the Turks.

In issuing tbis medal, Chapter-General is resuming the

The colours of th e Order can only be obtain e d by a writ t e'1 order, eith e r from h eadquarters "t St. John ' s Gate or from local Div isison.

The Order of St. John of Jerusalem has award ed Eric Goodey, plumb e r's mate, C'f Honour for conspicuous gallantry ID savIDg life at ImmID er. t personal risk.

The team entered by Messrs. Packer carrie off fewer than three cups at the St. John Ambulance Asso c I'tion (Bristol Centre) stretcher competitions held at tre Zoological Gardens on July 23 rd. A .record entry Wi1S received, no fewer th an 5 6 teams competing.

Upwards of 1,000 ambulance. men, nurses and Sc ou tcadets, with tour bands ! took part 1D the annual drum-he ad service in the Pontefract Castle Grounds on July 1 7 th

The service is promoted by th Pontefract and Divisions and is claImed to be the largest of Its kmd 10 England.

highe st p ercentage of certificat €s to the total number of aw ar d s gained in F irst Aid examinations.

C ompetition and examination awards were distri buted to ambulance workers in the Central Wales Di vi si on of the Great Western Railway by Mr. R. H. Ni ch olls, Supt. of the Line at Oswestry, on the 18th ul tim o. Prior to presentation function tea was served at t he Assembly Rooms to a large number of ambulance men, their wives, and friends.

Mr. H. Warwick, District Traffic Manager, presided ov er the gathering, and was supported by the Mayor and Ma yo ress of Oswestry (Councillor and Mrs. J. Pasquill), Mr E. Colclough (Divisional Locomotive Superintendent), Mr S A. Blackall (Divisiona.l Engineer), Dr. J. M. Crofton, an d many others.

Mr. T. C. Hodson (Divisional Ambulance Secretary) re ad a report of First Aid work in the Division during the past session from which it transpired that out of 35 1

r ecently assembled for dinne r at the Beechwood Hotel, when the chair was occupied by the Rev. J. Meiron Jon e s, and among the company present was Mr. J. Williams (Station Master), Chief Constable R. Jones (Police), and Captain C. E. Jones ( Fire Brigade).

The awards were distributed by the Chief Constable, who spoke in high terms of the progress achieved by th e class during the past session, and encouraged all concerned to strive for still higher honours in the future

Ravensthorpe Ambulance and Nursing Competitions will take place on Saturday, September 3rd. Schedules and all particulars from Corps Officer W Ledgard, Alma House, Thornhill Dewsbury.

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L ECTU R E N O. 2.

BRIGADE FORMS AND REGULATIONS

By J W AR R E N

A sst CommiHioner 'VVeltern Area N o District.

T HE St. John Ambulanc e Brigade as a org.anisation could not be carri ed on for any length of tim e wIthout and regulations.

Our pres ent Brigade Regulations hav e ? ee n e volved from the exp erienc e of a large nu.mber of C?ffic.ers during a period of 40 years' workmg under differIng conditions, and are accept ed as th e most. effici ent of controlling, d e veloping and e xtending our work 10 Lond o n, the Provinces and Overs eas.

Thes e Regulations must b e add ed to o r am e nd ed from t i me to time to mee t th e ne eds of changin g conditions. Suggestions which ma y tend to incr eas e effici e ncy or de cre ase cl l;rical war k will welcomed a t all tim es

It is essential for all Offic ers and all candidat es for promotion to have a good general knowl e dg e of th e se R egulations and also of th e various Forms .. This will mater i :ll ly help in th e smooth and effi CIe nt runnmg flf Divisional units, and to a gr eat er ex tent in the control of Corps and Districts.

Br£(J'ade Form s - All Br igad e Forms must be correctly o complet ed. A ll signatur es mmt be 10 INK.

E n r olment Fo r ms.- Tbe .Divisional Super intendent or M e mb er in·Charge having int erv iew ed the applicant for enrolment in the Division, should instruc t his Divi sional Secr e tary to fill up the Enrolment Form provided in No. 1 D istrict. The name of th e applicant must b e fi ll ed i n in BLOC K le tters in th e spac e provided ; and the dat es of examinati o n must also be giv e n. This F o rm should b e signed in INK by th e applic ant in the presenc e of the S up erintendent or Memb er-in-Charge, who will also sign as signifying that he accepts this applica 1ion.

If th e application is not strictly in accordance with the B riga.de standard, a le tter should b e attach ed count ersigned by th e Assistant in of th e Area, stating why such c oncessIOn IS dem ed. ThIS method sh u uld also be fo llo wed in the c::\se of a memb er with previous service wishing to re-j oio, care being taken to ascertain his previous unit with date and reason for leaving This form should also be used for m e mbers wishing t;) tramfer to any Division in No.1 Distr ict. The signing of this Form by th e Divisional Superintend ent is acc e pt e d by th e Corn missioner as showing h is sanction to this transfer.

.For m B.F. 1,-This form should be mad e out in Triplicat e at th e comm e nc e ment of Brig ad Year in Ord er of Seniority (se e page z 8, para. 140 B.G.R), With th e registered numb er of mtmber on le ft in Colua:n I New memb ers will sign each copy in INK when joining Division ; and dates of Certificat es will b e shown in Column S.

• T h is se l ies o f lect u res w he n comp leL e d will p robab ly b e av ailab le in p a m phleL fo r m.

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Drills and Duties will be added at the end of Brigad e y These particulars will be taken f com B. F. 3

Column 9 is provided (or a rEcord of Iospectioll

This should be marked P . E. or A, showmg whtth e r a me mb e r is Present or Excused or Abs ;: nt with o u t leav t', and must agree with th e P a rade State p re viously sub::nitt ed to the Commission e r. All claims for ex emption must be in writing and submitt ed to Assistant Commissioner in charge of Ar ea for sanction b efor e th e Parade State is sent in to the Corn missioner.

Members unable to att end any re -enmination duri ng th e year through prolong e d i11m ss must produc e a medic al certIficate wh ich must attach t d to Form B.F I an d reference made to this in the R e marks column Tb is claim will b e pass ed by the o mmissioner to the Acti vg Chi e f Commissioner, who al o ne is a bl e to sanction it.

If a member of a Nur si ng D ivis ion marries during t he year, both her n ew name and h e r maid e n n :l me should be shown, e g. , II Brown : Mrs n ee J ones. " Resignations should b e shown in the R e marks colu mn and the name ruled out in Red Ink.

All memb e rs should be giv e n an opportu ni ty Of insp e cting th e com ple ted form b efor e it is t o t h e A ssistant CommiSSIOn e r in charge of Ar ea. This will a llo w the m e mb e rs to asc e rtain what the ir se rvic e h a s b ee n dur in g the year, and an opp o rtunity a lso of a me nd ing t h e record in case of e rror or Form B F. 3.-Tb is fo r m sh o uld al so be ma d e ou t a" commenc e ment o f Brigad e Yea r, a nd p a rt ic ul ar ca re shoul d be taken to have the n a me s i n th e sa me or de r a s o n B. F :l S this mak es t h a t as k of th e C o mmi ss io ne r in ch ec k ing s / much easi e r. Th e re cords o f Drills must no t mcl ud e me e ting s, Church parad e s or other att e nd a nc es at wh i.c h no First Aid is pr a cti se d Th e tot a ls o f drIll s a nd d uti es will be e nt e red on B. F. [, and mu st ag ree e nt i re ly wit h t btotals on B. F .3. Sup er int e ndents cr M e mb us in c har ge are p ersonally r e .p onsible to th e Commissi o n e r for co rr ec n ess of thl se relurns, o n which a p pli cati ons fo r S ervi c· Awards are based Fo r m B .F. 4.-This Fo rm is int e nd e d th b e use d as a Record of S e rvic e, for Transfer, or with B. S M.I A, for an applicatiGn foc S erv ic e M e dal or B a r, or with B. F 7, for an applica tion for pr o moti on t o S taffS =rgea n t.

Exc ept in applications for S e rvic e Bars this record should be c omplet e from date of j ) ining. Applic a tion s fur S ervic e Bars ne e d only show those years for which a ward is claimed.

Form B fl,4 a - This Form is to be us e d wh e n a pp lying for Award of Servic e Badg e s, for p orio?s of thr ee tfficient sf' lvice. Only thos e years for whIch the Awar d IS claimed should be shown on this F orm It is d esir a ble that all th ese Awards be ap p li e d for in the fi rst q uarter of year after the Annual Records be e n submi tted.

For m B. fl. 7. - This Form IS to b e used In duplI cate for all applications for Promvtions and Appointm e nts.

Th f: slr ength ot the Division to be shown provided must be th e strength at .date of It is essential that the correct deSCriptIOn of promotIon or appointment desired b e given; and this must be stri ctl y in accordance with R egulations, Para. 140, page 28. T he reason for appointm e nt must be given also, e g ., " To compl e te e stablishment" or " Vit:e Sergeant G re en Promote d " No recommendati)n to replace an Officer who ha s resigned or gone on Reserve, may b e such resignation has be e n accepted b.y the CommiSSIO ner Promotion to Staff Sergeant IS not given to comp lete establishment, but as a reward for special merit afte r a period of five years as Sergeant has been served. Al

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ap pllcalions for this p romotion must be: accompanied by B.F.4, and a from the Divisional Superintendent, stating his reason for making th e appl ication, which must be sanction ed by the Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge of the Area, btforc b eing submitted to Commissiorer. No pr omotions of any kind may be until the annual records hav e b ee n received by the Commissioner.

Fo rm JJ F r , a a n d B F l b.-The tfficiency of our r w Oc/ iog F u Aid IS SU utptndent on an up-to-date kn owledg e of our Te x t Books, that the annual re-examinatto n must take a pr e mier place in t he Divisional Training.

Read carefully Paragraph 9S of R egulatiom.

Th ese Forms should show names in the same order the corr ect ord er bein g the order CJf S eniority.

.For m jJ F. ] 2 - Owing to th e close watch kept by pub lIc un the finance of all Charities, this Fvrm no w assumes greater importance among our annual records. All t hre e copies must be signed in IN K by both Auditors, hy th e Div is ional S u pe rintend e nt and by the Divisional Tre asur e r. If possib le members a ppointed as Auditors sho uld b e Chart e re d Accountants. A uditors need nc t he me mbe rs o f Div is io ns Balances brought forward must agre e with th e b alance remaining on previous Rdurns.

F orm B F. 2 2 .-Th is F c rm is mad e out by the o f tn e Distric t. It is a summary of the info rmat ion g i ve n b y Division al Sup erint t n dents on the fro nt o f Fo rm B. F 1. The promptn e ss with which this sum ma ry ma y b e m ad e up d e p ends upon th e early receipt Div isio nal R e turns.

Fo rm R S ,1/ / A - T his Form is to be used when apI hYlDg for 1.1 1 '::'d vic e M t dals or Service Bars, and mU 5t be accomp a ni e d by F orm B F.4.

T he nam e of a pp lic a nts must be Block Letters. The clas s of a ward must be stat e d in c o lumn provided, e g , Me d:l l- F irst or S econd B a r.

In conclu sio n I wo uld draw att e ntion to the immense impo r tance of an a ct ive an d enthusiastic Divisional S ecretl1"y , which a pp o intm e nt should, if possible, be held by an Am bula nc e O ffi ce r. Th e Divis ional S ecretary must always be on t he a lert, so th a t th e various forms and applications ape ma d e out in go od tim e, and submitted to his Divisional S"p eri ot e n c ent fo r s ig natur e . If all the Officers of a 1 vi sio n a re viril e the Division will prosper In the; fulfi llin g of our mott o-" Pro Utilit a te H omi n um "

(To be: conlilllf ed )

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Camp Duty.

THl£ L1dy Supt. in Chief has d etailed members from varI OUS districts to a tt e nd eighteen of tbe Girl Guide qam ps this summ er, at the request of the Guide O rganisltlOn , to tak e charge of tbe health of the girls. This is a new d epa rture and it is hop ed by Lady Perrott that each year will se e a gr eat incr ease in this work as it is so desi rabl e for thes e great bodi es to work togeth er and help one anoth t r. Th e experi f: nce will be invaluable to our members who have all been most carefully selected for the pur pose

There have bten so many volunt e ers for this work thI S ye ar that it has not been possible to employ all those who kindly offe red to und e rtake it but, should they ap pl y again neAt year, pr tference will be given to those Whose names were on this year's list and who were not able to be employed, always providing the distances from

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the camps not too grc:at as the exp.,;uSt! uf tfa.vtlllLug has to be considered.

The camps our members are attending this year are being held at the following places :-

Barton Lodge, Nottinghamshire; East Mersea, Essex; Firle, near Lewes, Sussex; Gorhambury Park, St. Al bans ; Camber, Sussex (two camps) ; Kimmeridge , in Dorsetsbire ; Shere, in Surrey; Hatfield F urest, near Bishop s Stortford ; Wrabness, Manningtree, Essex; Wrotham, Kent ; Keyso, near Bedford; Sidestrand, near Cromer) Cawteorne, near Barnsley; Foxlease, Lyndhurst; Romford, Wellson-Sea, Norfolk ; St. Margaret's at Cliffe, near Dover.

Bonallack Super Ambulances .

A NEW type of motor ambulance which possesses many interesting fi: atures is being supplied by Messrs. Bunallack & Sons, of St George Works, Cable-street, E., and Forest Gate_

At first glance one is impressed by the excellenCe of the coachwork and the gEneral appearance of the vehicle, and closer inspection serves to detpeo the impression. This ambulance is the direct result of considerable war-time experience on the part of the senior pa r tner in the firm, Mr. Walter Bonallack, M.I.A E, and embraces fLatures not to be found in other ambulancts on the market. The loading arrangem e nts include a sliding stretcher (rame which enables a patient to be lo aded without first lowering the stretcher into the roadway, as is the case with the standard type of vehicle. The rear doors also are the full depth of the vehicle. and are so constructed that they shut right back against the side of tbe vehicle, leaving an absolutely undisturbed loading way. This is cl convenience which will be appreciat ed by every ambulance man.

special feature of the ambulance is the panelling, which is coustructed of a join tless composition specially designed to withstand both sound and changes of temperature. It will be readily understood that this feature is an immense comfort to very sick people for whom the exclusion of noise coupled with even temper ature means -a ve ry great de:!\. The internal quipment includes two stretcher carriers, one long seat for sitting case, a large locker for appliances, and a handsome mahogany fall down washing cabinet with wa ter reservoir. It should also be mentioned that the mahogany lined interior is finished in white enamel, and that all joints, mouldings, etc., llkdy to harbour dust or germs have been eliminated.

The drivel's compartment is very comfortably upholstered with spring cushions, etc, so that both toe driver and attendant are able to travel quite as comfurtable as in an average touring car.

The chassis on which the ambulance is mounted is the well known Morris ton chassis, with special additions tv the spring suspension to render it smooth and easy running for ambulance purposes. The general combination b etween the Morris chassis and the B l n lllack body re presents an alliance between one of the mJst go aheid chassis builders and also one of the oldest and best known bcdy builders in the country.

Dr. O. Wood's Cup which he presente::i for an annual st! etcher comp5tition to the Penzance Division was won by a team consisting of Privatc:s Lewis, Bailey, Hall, and Scarborough.

St. John J\mbulance Srigade.

Brigade Appointments, Etc.

JULY, 19 2 7.

His Royal Highness the Grand Prior has approved of the appointment of District Officer Sydney James ' as Assistant Commissioner for the Western Area, NO.1 (PrInce of Wales') District, with effect from 147. 27

The Acting Chief Commissioner has following appointments, promotions, resignations :-

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

sanctioned the transfers and NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Harold Fez Percival, M.R.C.S., L. R.C.P., B.A., Northampton Corps, 9.727

TO "'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Forbes Buchan, M.B., Ch.B., No. 29 (\Vest Walthamstow) Division, 11.7.27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Thomas Bell, M.D., M.B., C.M., Shepsted Division, 27.6.27

Eric Hemingway Shaw, M.D., D.P.H., Northampton Ambulance Division, 9 7.27

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Eric Theodore Holden, M.B, Ch.B., M.R.C.S., L.RC.P., Roy ton N ursing Division, 2 I. 7.27

Charles Harold Bannerman, L.R.C.P.&S, W. & R. Jacobs & Co. ( Liverpool ) D ivi sion, 4.7.27

John Joseph O'Reiley, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Stalybridge Nursing Division, 67.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Reuben L ipma n, M.Sc., M.B., Ch.B., Leeds Central Nursing

D ivi s ion , 246.27

Edward M. Hime, M.B., Ch.B , Askworth Division, Pcntefract and District Corps, 21.7.27

Albert Ernest Sawday, M.B., B.S.(Lond.), M.R.C.S ., L.R.C.P., Derby Nursing Division, 2I.7.27

Raymond Glendose Bingham, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Alfreton and D istrict Di visi on, 21.7.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Arthur Ffolliott Denning, M.B, B S., Birchington Division, 306.2 7

John Bertrand Hayes, Birchington Division, 30 6.27

Gladys Mary Wauchope, M.D., M R.C.P., M.R.C.S , Brighton Nursing Division, Brighton and Hove Corps, 27 .6.2 7

Donald Cameron, M.R.e.S, M.R.C.P. (Acting Divisional Surgeon), Cranleigh Nursing Division, 67.27

NO.9 D1STRICT

George Frederic Burnell, L.R.C.S., L.RC.P., Kenwyn Nursing Division, 187.27

Reginald Norman Porritt, M.RC.S., L.R.C.P., Penzance Nursing D ivisi on, 67.27

Norah G Goodbody, M.B., Ch.B., Plymouth Central Nursing Division, 19.7 27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT. NO.4 DISfRICT.

Alfred Norrocks, Norden Division, [8.7.27 No. 5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Thomas Bell, M.D., C.M., M.B., Shepsted Division, 27.6.27

C. H. Fox, "B" D ivi s ion, Sheffield Corps, 19.7.27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Annie Kirk, Loughborough Nursing Division, 27.6.27

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No. 5 DISTRICT.

Alice Dennison, Spofforth Nursing Division, 7.7.27

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Gertrude Mary Coulson, Durham City Nursing Division, Mid Durham Corps, 5.7.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Cara C. A. Bosville, Cranleigh Nursing Division, 4.7.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Caroline Minnie Bailey, Penzance Nursing Division, 6.7.27

Mary Louise Jackson, Torpoint Division, 4.7.27

Gertrude Hamilton, Kenwyn Nursing Division, 18.7.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Henry Edwin Cheeseman, Bearwood Division, Birmingham Corps, 21.7.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Richard Bradshaw, Hulme Division, Manchester and Salfor d Corps, 27.6.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Harry Kirk, Ackworth Division, Pontefract and Distri ct , Corps, 13.7.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Edward Stanley Page, Chelmsford Division, 20.7.27

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER.

No. 10 DISTR ICT.

James Campbel Cheeld, Clacton-on·Sea Division, 21.7.27

TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

NO.8 DISTRICT.

E. E. Powell, Cranleigh Nursing Division, Guildford Corps, 4·7·27

Bertha Duke, Hastings Nursing Division, 21.7.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Angela M. J. Foot, Friary Nursing Division, 2.7 27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFICER.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Barbara Gardiner, Bournemouth Nursing Division, 2.7.27

Kate A. Fay, Calmore Nursing Division, Southampton Corps , 17-4 2 7

No. 8 DI STRICT.

Florence Elliott, Cranleigh Nursing Division, Guildford Corps

4·7·27

Gwynneth Mary Guy, Redhill and Reigate Nursing- Divisio n Boro' of Re igat e Corps, 4.7 27

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS

NO.3 (EASTERN) DI STR ICT.

Edith El iza beth Greasley, Leicester Nursing Division, Leices ter Corps, 8.7.27

Ida Winder, Vaughan College Nursing Division, Leiceste r Corps, 8.7.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. 1 DISTRICT

Supt. H. J. Wadeley, No. 87 (Shoreditch) I'ivision, 24 5.27

T &ANSFERRED TO RETIRED LIST.

Corps Officer A. J. Gurney, Oldham Corps, 157.27

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Nursing Officer J. Goudie, Buckingham Nursing Divisio n, 21.7·27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. H. ClarK, Twywell Division, 197.27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT

Corps Officer D. H. Williams, North Worcs. Corps, 19 7.27

No. 4 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. S. Shepherd, Brierfield Nursing Division, 4.8.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Corps Supt. T. A. Hitchcock, Boro' of Plymouth Corps, 2.8 27

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Barnwell Division, 66.27

Bridgwater Division, 17.10.2 5

August, 1927.

No. DISTRICT

Wet herby Nursing Division, 7.7 27

New Monckton Collieries Division, 6.7.27

Oller ton Colliery Division, 20 7-27

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Plym outh Central Nursing Division, 16.7.27

OAD ET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

H inchl ey Cadet Division, 27.6.27

Va ughan College Cadet Nursing Division, 6.7.27

DE ATH.

No. I DI STRI CT

Divisional Surgeon M. Block, No. 30 ( East London) Division,

1.7 2 7

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JMPORTANT NOTICE.

Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers.-EDITOR.

Last month a presentation was made to Lt.·Coi. F. A. Brooks, late Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Western Area of No. District, of a most handsome despatcb case, which had engraved inside the following inscription:"Presented to Lt.-Col. F. A. Brooks, M.D., by the Nursing Divisions of the Western Area, o. 1 District, S.J.A.B., in grateful appreciation, 1923-1927."

P. S. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

tIb( GranO pnor'\? of Ctbc of tbe t>o5pttal ot st. Jobn ot 3cru.54lcm to

'mJe st. John .ambulance

PRINCE Of WAUS'S OlSTRlCf.

S UNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

SEPTEMBER, 1927.

Sep t. 4th No. 83 Division, Nor thern Heights.

1 J th ,,84 " TWlckenham.

" 18th ,,85 " Ealing_

" 25th ,,86 " Horseferry.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. J obn's Gate at 2 p.m.

DR ESS REGULATIONS, NURSING CORPS AND DIVISIONS.

Officers and Members in charge of Nursing Divisions are informed that the Acting Chief Commissioner has sanc tioned the length of dresses for Lady Officers and Ambulanc e Sisters to be 12 Inches from the ground instead of 8 in ches as now stated in Dress Regulations.

The Commissioner will be glad if Lady Supts. and me mbers in charge of all nursing divisions will amend their D.-e ss Regulations to read accordingly.

NEW DI VIS IONS.

The following Divisions have now been sanctioned by the Acti ng Chief Comocissioner :-

" B" Section No. 19'4 South Metropolitan Gas Corps (No rman-road) with effect from the 5th August, 1927. No. 19 -7 Clapham Depot (Br emolls-road, Clapham) South Me tropolitan Gas Corps, with effect from 5th August, 1927. No. 60 Dagenham Nursing Division, with effect from 1s t July, 1927.

OFFICERS' ANNUAL DINNER.

Officers are reminded of the Officers' Annual Dinner, whi c h will take place at the Great Central Hotel, Marylebone, on Saturday, December 3rd

__ 1.'h e Commissioner urges all Officers of Ambulance and .N ursmg Divisions to reserve this date for this function. It is ho ped that all Officers will arrange to be present.

BANK HOLl DAY DUTY ON AUGUST 1st, 19 2 7.

The Commissioner would like to place on record his ap preciatio n of the very able manner in which these duties we re carried out on this occasion.

In spite of the bad weather members of Ambulance and N ursing Divisions worked well, under very trying circumst ances

(Signed) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. (Lt.-Col.). C01mm'ssion (! f'

The presentation was made by a small deputation from the Nursing Divisions, introduced by Miss Twist, O.B.E., the Lady District Officer of the Western Area

No. 75 (BOROUGH OF SOUTHEND) DIVISION.-The work of the South end ambulances has maintained the high average during July. There bave been 86 cases of invalid removals, including several to distant places, vi z, Ealitbourne, Virginia Water and Kensington. Various hosp itals in London have received patients conveyed by the local St. John Ambulance. Urgent calls have also been responded to after midnight, necessitating driver, orderly and nurse leaving their beds. The Kursaal ambulance station has been a scene of great activity, especially at the week-ends. A large number of cases have been treated by men and nurses. Several were so serious that they were conveyed to Southend Victoria! hospital on the ambulance. During the bank holiday about 200 casualties were treated. Officers H. C. Clarke and F. Doust were in charge.

No. 80 (STOKE NEWIN GTO N) DIVISION.-A most unique event took place on July 10th, when this division held their fifth annual church parade. I t took the form of a drumhead service at the Alexandra Theatre, which had been secured at the expense of the mayor, and which was filled by over 1,500 people. The parade consisted of 30 officers and over 200 men, 20 officers and 80 nurses, detachments of boy and girl S.J.A.B. cadets, and contingents of" N" Division Special Constabulary Stoke Newington Naval Brigade,and British Legion. Theministers taking part in the service were the Rev. "vV. L. Stephen, M.A. (Presbyterian), Rev. G. A. Walter, A.K.C. ( Church of England), Rev. R. H. Hingley, B.A. (Wesleyan ), and Rev. W. Peebles Fleming (C ongregational ), whilst there were also present the Rev Father Bishop ( Roman Catholic ), and the Rev Fertleman of Finsbury Park Synagogue. The Mayor of Stoke Newington ( Councillor Capt. F. Sandford Dod, O.B.E., J.P.), who attended in state, presided, and others on the platform were the Mayoress (M rs. F Sandford Dod ), Deputy Ch ief Commissioner Col. G. A. Moore, Commissioner Lt.-Col. F. A. Brooks, M.D , Asst.-Commissioner N. Corbet Fletcher, District Officer T. McBride, Lady District Supt. Miss E. M. Rideout, Lady District Officer Miss E. M. Walker, Divisional Surgeon A. Reginald HilI, M.D. (N o. 80 Div isi on ), Miss E. Bourke (No. Nursing Division), Divisional Surgeon G. Crogan (No. 47 Nursing Division ), Mrs. Leonard Herbert, Mr. Emrys Evans (town clerk ), Sir Herbert J. Ormond (President No. 80 Division ), Mr. G. W. Jones, M.P., Councillor A. M. Gordon, L.C.C., Major E. H. Coombe L.C.C., and Capt. G. S. Tetley, M.C. The Rev. \V. L. Stephen, who was in uniform of Army Chaplain, ga v e the address, which was voted by all as most interesting and instructi v e. At close of the service the Brigade film was shown, and this proved a valuable advertising medium of the work of the Brigade.

NO.4 District.

The daily press has furnished reports of the havoc made by the recent floods in the districts north of Manchester, when on July Ith and following days, bridges, factories, houses and public buildings were wholly or partly demolished. Middleton was one of the places where the full forces of nature were felt, and the local Ambulance and Nursing Divisions strove to the

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lim it of the ir cap a city in the work of rescue from perilous positions in houses surrounded by water, a nd of many who were being swept away in the flood a nd were in immed iate dan g er of drowning.

The Ambulance D ivisions took over the Blue Ribbon Miss ion Ha ll in order to house the rescued and there under the super v is ion of the D ivi s ional Surgeon, W. Clegg- ewton, L.R.C.P the necessary attention was gi v en by the men and n urses who secured stretchers as beds, s')me of which were p rov ided by the Oldham , Failsworth, North-west Manchester, Chadderton and Castleton D vis ions, wh ile blankets etc., were suppl ied from ne ighbouring bouses and the lo c al Co-operative So ci ety k indly furn ished hot drinks and food.

By four o' clo ck on the morn in g of July 12 th a ll the rescued women and children in the Blue Ribbon Hall and all the men in the I.L.P club had been made as comforta b le as possible. T h ere were s ix c as es that had to be taken to hospital and a lar g e number of others of a less serious nature were dealt with.

From then until July 26th our men were regularly on duty, both d a y and ni g ht, attending to the wa nts of those in d istress, g ua r d in g the crowds from venturing too near danger points and d irecting road traffic, while ambulance sisters were at the sa m e t ime in at the two places where the homeless were te m porar ily housed.

By th is time beds had been secured for the women and c h ildren a nd the stretchers were returned to the headquarters of the Divisions th a t h a d sent tbem.

Throughout the whole t ime of stress the members, both men a n d 3isters behaved splendidly, giving their ser v ices w ithout st in t , often wh ile in 'Nant of sleep to the great appreciat ion of tbe Mayor , the Pol ice and the r o wn townspeople.

Th is is one of the many cases th a t from time to time bring home to the people of th is country the knowled g e tb a without the help of the Brigade much suffering and even loss of life could not possibly be a v oided.

A MBLESIDE. - The following appeared in the .'lfa n ches t er Guardt'an of Ju ly 27th :-

"The St. John Ambulance i o the Lakes.- Mr Joseph H. Bamford wr ites from 53, Nutt a ll-street , Ewood, Blackburn :-1 have just returned from a holiday in the Lake country, and, ow ing to a n acc ident on a mountain side in Langdale n which a a dy broke her leg and needed instant rerroval to Liverpool Royal Infirmary, I became ac q uainted w ith the splendid arrangements made by the St. John Ambulance at Ambles ide for the transport of patients. Within an hour of the diagnosis of the case the men had been got together and h ad arrived at the scene of the acc ident nine miles away, and the patient arrived in hosp ital the same e v en ing. I would suggest that on all ram bl es the hat be sent round for this splendid work and the cash forwarded to the secretary of the St. John Ambul a nce A ssociat ion, Ambleside. "

Some people are evidently beginning to sit up and take not ice.

D ARWE N.- The new Ambulance Hall at Darwen was opened on July 2nd, and prior to the ceremony in the afternoon the loc a l B rigade and N ursing Division, together w th those of other towns, paraded thlOugh Darwen s main thoroughfares. Later all assembled outside the new premises, and Colonel C. J. Tr imble, the comm issioner, br efly performed the opening ceremony . He said: "I have much pleasure and honour in open ing the door of th is new drill hall and in doing so I wish the Darwen centre every prosperity and success. "

At the subsequent meeting the Mayor, Councillor W. K nowles, J.P., sa id that that day would be a memorable one to most of them in that it marked the crowning point of their e fforts in connection with the premises. He did not know that they were actually free from debt, but he understood there was but ittle ow ng on them Of that they must be very proud, for the ir associat ion was practically a self-supporting one. They were undoubtedly performing a public service by their work, and he was extremely pleased to see the good number of members connected with them.

Mr. F H indle then presented Colonel Trimble with a

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silver key as a memento of the oc c asion, and as sli g ht recogn ition of his services that afternoon, and to the St. John Am bulance Association in general.

In accepting the gift Colonel Trimble said they ha d conferred upon him a h igh honour a nd a high dist inct ion in asking him to be present and declare their beaut ful drill h all open.

No. 5 District.

LINCO LN. - L ieut.·Colonel L a mbert, As s istant Co mmissioner inspe c ted the Corps on August 6t h, when nearly 100 memb e rs were on para d e, th e repre se n tation n cl ud in g A an d 13 Divisions, Nursin g D ivision , the Cadet Ambulan c e and N ur s ing Divis ions. In c harge were Dr. R A s hle ig h Gle gg ( C o r ps Supt. ) Corps Offi cers R. Alston, H. B Seaton, S u p s H Lo r d (A D ivision ), C. Je ff rey ( B D iyisi on ), M rs L a mb e rt (S upt. of the Nursing D iv is ion ), Nur si n g O ffic er Mi ss Sen d all Mrs Ro pe (i n charge of Nurs n g Ca d et s) , A m bul a n ce O ffic er H Ch a n tr y (10 charge of Ambul a n ce C a de ts), w th Co r p !) Offi ce r Tr affor d ( Reserve ) At the conclus ion o f the in s pe ctio n t he Co mmissi on er congr a tulated them upon a v e ry go o d mu s ter.

NOT TINGHAlIL- The ent ire st r en g th of the St. Jo hn Am b ulance Bri g a d e in No tt n g h a msh ire was repre s en e d a t Wo ll aton Park on Sunday, July 17 th, when the a nn ua l In sp e ctio n wa ., taken on behalf of the Chief Comm issio ne r, by Co lo ne l G A. Moore, C.M.G , D S .O , M. D , De p uty C h Ief CommIssione r accompan ied by Mr S W. M a lk in , NO 5 D is tr ict Commissione r Mr. A. B G i b s on , Ass ist a nt Co m missioner (o r otting hamshIr e was in command, with C orps Sur g e o n and Supt. Major H. \ V Spaight, se c ond in co m m a nd, a n d Su pt G. E. Hardy, Adjutan The parade was a s o h o nour e d wi th the p r e se nc e o f t h e May O! of Nottingham, M r. J. H. F re ck in gha m, t h e S he r ffo f No tt ln 6ham, Mr. J. Hopk in, the May or of Ma n sfie ld, Alderman a l lb ), Chief Constable of No tt in g ham, Col o nel F Broo k , D. S .O. , an 1 others.

The var ious Nursin g D ivi s io n s of t h e county assembled Ifl chdrge of Mrs R P al lD g, a n d th e y were a lso inspect e d b Mrs. B irkbeck , Lady D is tr ic t S upt. a ccompanI e d by :\lrs. C. B irk in, P res ident of the N ott in g h am A re a

After the inspe c t ion, Co lon el M oo re took th e salu te , an d followin g this there were d emonst ratio n s of s t r e tch er drill. bandal{ing, bed-mak in g , and i nfantl Y d r ill.

The mus ical part wa s p rov id e d by the bands of t he 1 ottin g ham Corp s: Man sfi eld Co ll Ie r y Cad et s, a n d the local branch of the Br it ish Le gi on.

There were appro xi m a tely ,OOO A m bul a n c e m en a n d 2,10 Ambulance Si sters on p a r a de

P ONTEF RACT.- T ee annual Drum He ad Ser vice orga n ise d by the Pontefract Corps for Co r ps a nd D IVIsio ns o f t h e B r iga de in that D strict was held , by the k in d ne s s of the Mayo r a nd Corporation in the g rounds of P ontefr ac t C a s t le, o n S un d ay, July 17th.

The attendan ce this year was a record, a nd su c h a n imposing procession of B rigade members has not been seen 10 that town prev ously.

The procession was joined at the Town Ha ll by the May or of Pontefra c t ( Alderman G R Hem in g way, J. P ) and o th er members of the Corporation_ The se n 'i c e was c onducted by the Rev. S. P. Hadley (Wesleyan Mi n ster )

There were 1,500 Ambulance men and Ambulan ce S s ters on parade and Corps Supt. T. C. Amery and h s c omm ittee h ave every reason to be proud of the su cc ess of th is yeat s Dr um Head Service

After the parade the colossal task of providin g tea for th e greater portion of the members, was effi ci ently carried out b y a strong local committee.

W AKEFI ELD - This Division held their first week ·e nd camp on July 2 3 rd and 24 th in a field kindly lent by M r. R. Greenwood, Bank Farm, Midgley who was good enough to supply fuel, water, etc., at his own e x pense.

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The training was under the command of the officer in cha rge of the Wakefield Divis ion, Mr. C. Gray, the new Supt., wh o gave some well thought out supposed cases to treat.

The annual inspection of the Worsboro' and Dlstnct Corps was held by the kindness of Mr. F. C. S wa llow of G range, .near Barnsley, in his grounds on the 24th. mst . The lOspectmg officer was Commissioner S. W . Kni g ht of and he was accompanied by by Captam O. F. Buxton, ASSistant Commissioner in charge of th e area, and County Surgeon K. H Beverley.

There were close upon 400 ambulance men and sisters on para de under the command of Corps Supt. W. A. Bellamy The ambulance sIsters were in charge of Lady DI VI SIonal Supt. Mrs. H. Beverley.

After the inspect ion tea was provided for all and the h opes were expressed that next year the inspection would be on a st Ill larger scale, probably to include the whole area. No 8 Di.drict.

ApP OINT :'IIE NT.-The Commissioner is pleased to notify Lady Dlstnct Supt. Mrs Falwasser has been appointed AS SI st ant County Controller for St. John V .A D. :; in the Cou nty of Kent.

BR IGADE fr ul.- The Br igade film has been shown at

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The Commissioner congratulates the organisers, flag sellers, and local public on the success which has awarded their individual and collected efforts.

This Division is doing some very fine work Its ambulances and is repeatedly being congratulated for ItS smartness in turn out and effic iency.

tbe occasion of H.R.H. Prince Henry s Folkestone 32 officers and members of the diVISIon and 18. officers and sisters of the nursing diVISion turned out for publJc duty. Ambulance stations were made at town hall, police court, Harvey grammar school, and opposlt.e Le'ls Hall. The men attended to 12 minor cases and sisters to SIll. cases none of whi c h were ser ious.

Mr: Holman, Assi s tant Inspector of PolIce 10 the !anganYlk a Terrttory inv ites a number of members and fnends to a parting dinner at the Bouverie botel. Mr. Holman was congratulated by the whole d ivision and as a token of esteem Ambulance Officer R. Moat presen'ted h im WIth a stlver ebony st ick. A very splend id e vening was spent, mUSical other iterr.s being rendered by ' Mrs. Ivory, Messrs. Cable, Sherwood, and Philnott.

RE-E xAM INATIO NS .-A number of Div isions have yet to

The A n n ual Inspection of the Worsboro' and District Corps.

Left to rtght - Mr. and Mrs. Swallow and children, Commissioner S. Malkin, Asst.-Commissioner Capt. O. F. Buxton, County Surgeon K. H. Beverley, Corps Supt. Hamar Russell (Sheffield Corps )

th e Guildford, for half week ending Au g ust 13th, an d Wi ll be sh own at Littlehampton week ending August 27th. T he CommIssIoner urges all the coastal divisions to try and make to show the film during the holiday season. FU.ll pa rtI c ulars are obtainable on application to the Secretary, Headquarters, St. John's Gate, London, E C.

It IS understood that districts are making many de ma nds for the films, and it IS hoped that No.8 District will so on be on the already long list of bookings.

FLA G DAY S - The undermentioned Divisions have co llec ted through their Flag Day this year the following :-

Ramsgate £8 7 15 0

Borou g h of Reigate Corps £ r 6 r 2 8 Sittingbourne £8 7 0 I h The organised collections made by the Maidstone Division ave so far realised £245.

hold the Annual Re - Examination, and to these units the Commissioner wishes to specially draw their attention to para. 89, page 19, Brigade Regulat ions.

AM BULANCE IN SPECTIONS-DoN Ts.-Don't wear brown boots or 5hoes. If shoes must be worn they should be black and the trousers well lowered to cover the tops.

Don't wear coloured socks.

Don't wear the haversack on the wrong side.

Don't wear watch chain and other trinkets in uniform.

Don't wear medals in wrong order (see Brigade Regulations, Appendix I I, plge 56 ).

If unavo idably absent, don't forget to forward your written excuse.

The Commissioner while visiting his constituency, and incidentally his old Brig-ade District, opened a Medical Com-

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forts Depot, arranged and stocked by the enterprising efforts of the Rochdale Nursing D iv ision. The Commissioner in a br ief speech pa id a high tribute to the work of ambulance men and women thloughout the country, whose enthusiasm, love of the wOlk, and de votion he cord ially acknowledged. Dur in g the war and since, this great work had been carried on in the true spirit of Christianity and the older he grew the prouder he became of it. Ambulance work w;t s done unselfishly and without thought of reward, save satisfaction of do ing good. As an old ambulance brigade officer he took it as an hon our as well as a privilege to open the Medical Comforts Depot.

Mrs Tweedale, the lady district supt, referred to the e xcellent work Dr. Davies did ih the ambulan ce cause while rf's ident in NO. 4 District. NO. 4 District s loss was No. 8 D istrict' s ga in.

No. II (S.E. & C.R..) District.

Queenborougb Division was inspected by Distri c t Officer F. E. Dr inkwater, S.B , ac com panied by District Officer W. T. Hancox, S.B., on July 5th. Divisional Surgeon Madwar and Supt. Greenstreet had a large muster on parade, and it was clearly evident that th is Sheppey stronghold of the Brigade is w('llied and doing excellent work locally.

In a novel ambulance competItion at the N . U.R. Fete at Selhurst on July 20t h, for the" Lady Edr idge " Cup, N o. I r D istr ic t D ivisions were placed :1st, Arms ; 2nd, Redhill ; yd, H ither G reen; 4t h, Addlscombe.

The Civil Population of Towns subjected to Aerial Attacks with Poison Gas.

By MAJOR F. R. HUMPHREYS, RA.M .C., T.F. ( ret ) .

T HE anti-gas organisation necessary to deal with an army in the field has been drafted, and is laid down in the official manuals.

So far nothing has been issued dealing with the far more d iffi cult problem of protecting the civil population within the war zone, though at great distances from the contending forCES, or from attacks previous to a declaration of war.

The radius of action of rereplanes-and possibly of air-ships-is a very large one. Thus at the very end of the Gr eat War we had prepared for an attack on Berlin, a distance of about 700 miles; big reroplanes were ready for starting from London, but a temporary defect in a machine delayed the attack for a few hours, during which th e Armistice came into being, and so prevented the raid.

A range of 1, 100 miles includes ev e ry country in Europe, exc e pt Greece, and not excluding Russia. We constantly hear of reroplanes travelling this distanc e on non· stop flights, though, of course, without a load of bombs. In war, the return of the attacking squadrons as far as a neutral country would suffice. From Russia flying boats or on ships could probably start from the Baltic with only some 600 miles to fly to London. In the first gas attack at Ypres April 22 nd, 19 [5, lasting five minutes, about 5,000 men were killed, and many times that number were poisoned in the open.

It is most important that the necessary organisation be ready before the event, or a great catastrophe will be

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sure to occur-and an attack upon the authorities re sponsible is tqually ce rtain to follow \

In dealing with a civil population under a pcision gas attack there are several primary cc nsidt:rations :-

1. The nature of the gas - and th e fouling of t he dlstrict render e d uninhabitable for from 48 tours to a we ek.

2a. This fouling wo uld necessitate a removal of t he population to another ar e a-tt:mporarily-with arran gemtnts for billet i n g and fe e ding.

b. Protection of famili e s from poison gas pendi ng removal, or loc a l d e contamination.

3. Removal, decontamination, and nchange of clo thing and boots contaminat e d by the gas, and bathing of t he wear e r!;.

4. The purifying of th e a ffe ct e d area Protection of abandoned prop e rty, etc.

5 First A id to casualties and transport , a 11 but v er y mild cas e s lying down

Provision of s p ec ia l tr e atm e nt H qu isit e s.

6. Provision of gas m as ks and of ch e micals an d oth e r means for getting rid of the p ois on o n th e grou nd and in the a i r.

To tak e thes e p o ints i 11 succession:-

T HE N ATURE THE PO SO N G AS

1. a "N,Iustard Gas " _" a vesic a nt " - and C hl or opi ctnn, and DIphosg e ne - acute lung irrit a nts - app ear at present to be the su b stances, wh ich, owin g to th e ir phys ic al properties and highly p oisonous nature, can be from an <e' opl a n e

b Wh e n fill ed with p ois o n o us gas - in liqu d form-are employed, most o f the e xistin g p oi son g as es can b e utilis e d alone or mix ed. Those wh ic h e vap ::>rat e slo wly are th e more dangerous in c o ns e qu e nce of th e very sm a' amount in the ai r which Will p o ison and their slow d is sp a t ion. Th e contamin a ted houses, str ee ts g al d e ns et c have to b e dealt with thor o ughly according the che'mic, i and physical nature of th e poisons used.

2. With the n e ighbourhood cont a minat e d, th e pe pu· lat10n has to be elth e r removed fe rnp orar ily, o r prot ect ed locally. R e moval is far the b e st, and th e re a re n ow ve hiclp.s in all town n in sufficient numbers to r em ove qui ck ly a :considerabl e proportion of thOEe who are unabl e to re mo ve themseh e s-sick, a g ed, i nfirm, and ch i ldr e n. Th e di ffic ulti es in supply of suffic ient gas masks for all, t hen proper fittmg, and the continuous wearing of them wh Ie expos e d to th e poison are

Fail ing removal of the the houses, o r at the upp e r have to b e rendered gas tight, an d wmdows, ventilators and chimneys protected. Contaminate d boots-and clothing-must, of c ourse, not be brought lDtO the rooms used. Food and water which hav e b een at all expos e d to the poison gas, must not be consumed, and the people will have to be cat "' red for from sources outside the affected district.

Prior to the removal of the resident popUlation bi ll ets should be provid e d in a neigbouring district-on more elevated ground, if possible-alternatlvely tents should be put up on op e n spaces, and arrangements made for dea lin g with sanitation.

In eith e r case the necessaries of life will have t o be supplied.

3. Contaminated clothing poisons both the we a rer and those who come into contact with them. The de ad ly nature of the gas e s employed-for that very purpose- an d the minute a':ll?unt of gas which poisons, render s it essential that provlslOn should be made for bathing an d

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scr ubbing the body, and for decontaminating clothing as take n off.

A consid e rable proportion of the p e ople would be able to produce a change of clothing. Others would have ' to be provided for. Boots fouled with "Mustard G1S)) be cl e aned with chloride of lime.

may be done in a current of steam fro m 10 to 20 m inutes-or by immersing the clothes in speci al solutions for a longer period.

If the clothing, boots, &c., have been splashed with th! p oison it is best to dest to destroy them.

4 Th ! pu r ify ing of t Ile ajec/ed ar ea.- This depends on :

a . The ch e mical properti es of th e gas used.

b The physical prop erties of the gas us e d.

c . Wh e ther a bomb has b een us ed, or a s p ray.

d. Wheth e r the bomb has p a 5sed through a roor, or struc k an open spac e, or a street.

e Temperatur e of the air, force of the wind.

DIrect io n o f th e wind i n r e lati o n to str ee ts and th e geograph ical form at io n of th e district. G 15 {ff :l cts have been fe lt 20 miles distant.

6 The prop erti es of th e gas used

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L-uge bombs falling on to houses would probably bring the houses down completely, or in greater part. The will be saturated by the p:>ison gas, and diffusion restricted by the four walls it is unlikely any person in it would survive. Destruction by fir e would b e the best way of dealing with the ruin. Thus" Mustard Gas II boils off at 217 deg. C., Chlorop ictrin at 1 12 deg. c., while Phosgene is a gas and would be promptly dissipated in the air by heat. Ch e micals cO'lld hardly reach all puts of the ruins.

Saturation with water would be the n ext b est treatment. In either case the use of chloride of lime solution afterwards would be necessary to complete destruction of mustard gas, or, in the case of chloropicrin, of sodium hyposulphite.

S mall bombs spread the gas more widely, being, presumably, in great e r numb e rs than large bombs. A larg e bomb can poison many acres of open ground, but in towns the rows of houses would confine the spread of t h e gas , and, b e ing fewer, such bombs would have a more lImited action The small bombs would poison a far larger area, but would probably cause fewer s '!vere ca'luaities.

l1u sta:d G 15 can be d cstr o yt!d by chlorine, chloride of lIme , hm e, carbon a te of sod a, water, fir e Phosgene is d e stroy ed by m o is t ure lim e ammonia, ch alk ( If damp )

Clzlo r opicrin is d t s troyed by sodium hypo-sulphit e C harco.!l aC ta up :>n m05t gac;es. Pamlo g olte of soda ac ts u pon oX dlslb le substances, such as phosgen e The u.s e of g a s (another form ) is impracticable fr om the alr, except 10 the limited form of a spray. G.as from exp loded bombs WIll, however, driven by wlD d and tends to descend, aft e r travelling (or a time, in a more or less concentrated form.

. Fire in some cases destroys the poison in any case it an upward draft widely through the higher atmosphere. Thls has Its dlsadvantag e s' if lar ge of the substance- e.g., mustard gas-have be e n used It would carry the poison into the upp er parts of t he houses.

c. If bomb5 have been used, their action will be mo re lethal, but less diffused than a spray.

When a bom b strikes a r oad way, the explosion diffuses a l a rge part of the contents through the air-the remainder is distributed over roadway, house (exterior and int e rior), and any people or vehicles, etc., near by.

The houses thus directly affected should be evacuated at the earliest possible moment. The neighbouring houses should have all windows and ventilators closed j and the house fires so as to stop all currents of ail, The window and door openings of upper floors should be protected by blankets soaked in water, or , better, in a solution of proper chemical antidote, the blankets for several inches round the frames. The floor outside should hav 6 chloride of lime sprinkled on it to d e contaminate boots from" Mustard gas."

All food and water within the contaminated area should be destroyed unless kept in air-tight tins. The decontamination of the houses and street should [Hecede all egress from the sealed-up rooms.

Nothing contaminated by the gas should be permitted

The Je w Ambulance Stat ion of the Guildford Division.

to leave the street afiected, so distributing the p:>ison elsewhere.

It will be evident that a very large amount of prearranged organisation, stores , and printed information, will necessary to deal with such conditions as those described above.

The duties of the D.!contamination Brigade will commence before even the rescue of the casualties, as those depend on the nature of the gas and the purifying of air and ground. The organisation of this B ri gade will be referred to later.

(To be continued.)

Artificial Respiration.

By COL. C. I. ELLIS, A.M.S .( T.), Assistant Surgeonin-Chief, S.J.A.B.

O F all the pitfalls in the path of the first -a ider, th03e into which he stumbles whilst attempting to perform artificial respiration are, in my opinion, the worst.

The descriptions of artificial respiration in CI Aid to the Injured," hoth as regards Sch afer's and Silvester's methods, are good; nevertheless, I find they are interpreted very badly and strenuous efforts misapplied. L-;t me remind the that :-

(a) The lungs are spongy, elastic organs. The ribs themselves are elastic arches of bone and together with their ligamentous attachment to the dorsal spinal column behind and their attachment, in front, to the sternum by costal cartilages, possess considerable f.e:xibility, so that the lungs working in conj unction with their bony elastic framework quickly rebound after the pressure is taken off them.

(b) With such a mechanism to work upon, our pressure need not be too great, and if a muscular or a heavy p erson operates with too much force, a rib (or ribs) may be broken.

(c) The place of application of the hands (Schafer's) is often too low down, and sometimes much too low down whereas the fingers should b e outspread over the lower ribs. Students should practice feeling the lower ribs at the back and so l earn where to apply pressurf'.

(d) "Thumbs parallel" is of:en m i sunderstood, and the thumbs are placed at right angles. "Thumbs parallel" means parallel to the long axis of the body. Thumbs parallel to and close to the spine may be a clearer way of putting it. The thumb should not be dug into the intercostal spaces or into the ribs.

In Silvester's method the pressure should be on the sides and front of the lower ribs and not the diaphragm, as a zealous operator told me last week.

(e) The movements are often too rapidly performed. One asks the eX3.minee "How many times a minute would you make pressure?" He (or she) usually answers correctly "About 5 times a minute," but more often than not makes 25 or 30 pressures a minute.

(f) It would appear that many beginners are under the impression that a mere swinging of the arms (in Silvester's) with little or no pressure on the chest is sufficient.

(g) The arms in Silve3ter's method are often improperly grasped near the wrists instead of just above or just below the elbows (more generally above).

Students should practise on one another each method of artificial Tespiration, they would then learn ;-

I, What it means to be an operator.

2 What it feels like to be a patient.

3. What 15 times a minute entails.

4 , The amount of pressure that is required.

5. How fatiguing the performance is (esp Silvester's ).

Finally, it should be realised thlt :-

(a) Artificial respiration is not a simple thing to do.

(b) It requires considerable thought and practice.

(c) If done well the results may be invaluable.

Plymouth a Pioneer.

How THE LI FEBOAT Al\IBUL<\NCE SCHEME BE GAN. ITS FO UNDER'S STOR Y. COMl\IIC;SIONER H. V. MILLER, of the Chief Commissioner's Personal Staff, recently addressed the Plymouth Rotary Club on the subj ect of "First Aid on S3a and L iDd Highways." Th e speaker, who is founder and han. director of the Plymouth and District Ambulance Service, described the two national Flrst Aid Schemes recently inaugurated for organised ambulance for Lifeboat and Roadside Casualities.

The genesis of the Lift boat Aid System was at Plymouth on October 3rd, I 920, when a large French vessel the "Yvonne," was washed on to the famous breakwater during a terrific storm. Just after the alarm rocke t sounded, Mr. Miller turned out some ambulance men and put a car at the Lifeboat Slip and another at the pier wher e landing might possil:>ly take place. Th e call carne at 845 P m. and the Lifeboat returned at 2. J 5 a,m. after a very severe struggle. It brought back seventeen survivors who needed assistance. Ever since that night th e local ambulance service has undertaken duty at the Docks 'When the wreck alarm has sounded. Not only are First Aid arrangem e nts made, but, in conj unction with the Shipwrecked Mariner's S )ciety and those in charge of th e Sailors' Hostels, transport is undertak e n.

On Boxing Day, 19 2 4, Mr. Miller submitted a sch eme to the Order for national adoption of his local arran gements. The idea was favourably reCeived both at St. John's Gate and at the Lifeboat Headquarters, and, as a result, a deputation from the Order consisting of Sir Herbut Lewis and himself, visited the R.N. L.1. and discussed details. Now, all around the British coast units of the Order, Red Cross or St. Andrew's Association wer e organised for wreck casualty work.

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The second half of the ad dress dealt with the ne w Road Scheme. Commissioner Miller gave a number 01 interesting facts and figures dealing with the growt h, nature and causes of road casualties. He madA a n earnest plea for the "Safety First Mov{ ment," an cl demonstrated its value t.specially with the L')ndon scho ol children.

Before describ:ng the great national {ffort to cop e w:th accidents on the highways, he mentioned tha t Plymouth possibly held also a pioneer position in th is respect. An up country ambulance division had bee n credited , with being the first to definitely take up Roa d Patrol work, but they had only begun about eight Yfar s ago. As he regularly sent out three cyclist-ambulanc e men on the Dartmoor roads in pre-war days, their tow n had a long lead in the matter.

Mr. Miller rEad an interesting testimonial from a

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ge ntleman who, with three othus, was involved in a motor sma sh in 1913, and received first aid at the hands of Ply mouth's early patrols.

Since the war, the Mutley Ambulance DivlsIOn had do ne excellent work on Dartmoor highways. Last summer sixty accidents were dealt with. Now, in conjunction w.ith the British Red Cross Society, arrangements were oemg ma de for Road Patrol work all over Devon.

Killed on Duty.

SAD DEATH OF TORPOINT Al\lBLANCE MAN.

\\ HILE the Ambulance and Nursing units in the Plymouth distric t were assembling for their annual inspection on July 9th, one of their number, Private William Trotm.an, of the Torpoint Division, was breathing his last-dYlOg fr o m fatal inj uries reCf ved that afternoon.

The Torpoint car, with Mr. Trotman as attendant, was proc eeding from the country with a serious case on bCla rd. There was a doubt as to whether the ambulance, wli ch had to go slowly, would catch the steam ferry across the Tamar to Plymouth. Therefore the d e ceased leant out of the car to beckon to one of the motors going the saille W:l y to ask that the ferry might b e held up. In so doing, he fell out sustaining a fractured skull. He died soon after admi ssion tc hospital.

Private Trot-man was a most enthusiastic First Aider made enormous sacrifices for the Order's work. He wa s one of four m en who built the Torpoint Ambulance dall in their spare time. During 1918 he was awarded the O.B. E. {or bravery during the trials of a new submarine bo at. His funeral setvice was largely attended by the lea ding citizens, police and p eo ple of 1'0rpoint; numerous 'la ndsome wre2.ths were sent. Among many messages of sympathy receiveci were ones from the Chief Commissio ner of the Brigade, the Chief Secretary of the AssociatIOn, and Staff Officers residing in Devon.

A Spanish Franciscan's Narrative of a Journey to the Holy Land.

Tran slat e d by HARRY CHARLES LU K.E, C.M.G., B.Litt., M 1\. , some tim e Assistant Governor of Jerusalem.

SOME years ago Mr. Luke bought the original manuscript! in crabbed 16th century L at in, containing this hitherto unkno wn account by an anonymous Franciscan of his journey to the Holy Land. Internal evidence shows that the writer was a Spaniard, and this translator has been able to da'te the journey between 1553 and 1555 as the good Friar speaks of John Sulaqa, the first Patriarch of the Unit or ChaldGeln section, from the Nestorian Church, who was consecrated in Rome in 1553, and murdered in Diar bekir in 1555, as being a living Patriarch. When the Fria r went to Jerusalem the Ottoman Turks had been its masters for rather more than a generation and Sultan Sule iman Kanuni, or "The Magnificent" had rebuilt the walls" changing the line of the old one." The tolerance of the Turk for non-Moslems was then not so marked as it after became, and the Friar remarks about the mosques of Tripolis, where he landed from Cyprus, that if Christians were to enter any of therr. "it is best to choose one of the

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two, either to deny tte ir faith or die." Before leaving Cyprus, the pilgrim dEscants on strategic value of Fumagusta, thtn in the possession of the Venetians, as the key to the Tur kish Levant. On reaching Jerusalem he found that the Moslem Guardians of the door of the Holy Sepulchre made a rich profit out of their hereditary power of the key as they charged nine Spanish Castellani, equivalent to at least £20 in modern money to eVHY pilgrim who sought admission, and, having once opened the door for him, were quite likely to have him locked up inside with the resident ecclesiastics for a day or two before troubling to let him out.

The Moslem doorkeepers originally appointed when the Saracens took Jerusalem and when the Britis h occupied the Holy City in 19 [7 it was debated wheth e r their successors were to lose by the sword what their ancefitors bad gained by the sword before it was debated whether tbeir successors were to lose by the sword what their ancestors had gained by the sword, before it was decided that they should be lefe where they were, su bj ect to some minor restrictions as a token of gratitude, for the forbearance of the first Moslem Conqueror, the Caliph Omar, who refused to pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lest he should thereby set a precedent for his co-religionists and so cause the Church to be lost to the Christians.

The friar describes the various plights of his Brethren who had been dispossessed of their House by the Turks, and left to exist a'5 best they mighl and enumerates the valious places of pilgrimage for Christians. It is an interesting commentary on the contemporary estimate in the Latin world of the relative importance of our Lord and his Mother that he should record, without remark, the inscription in the Grotto of the N ati vity at Bethlehem as it was then worded "Hic De Virgine Maria JESUS Christus N asci Dignus Est." The inscription has since been modified by the substitution of the word Natus for Nasci Dignm.

The friar's travels took him all through Syria and down into Egypt when he marvels at the populousness and prosperity of Cairo, which he calls New Babylon and recounts many legends of the flight into Egypt. In conm:xion with this he refers to the piety of certain buftaloes which declined to work over the week-end at drawing water from a spring where our Lady was reputed to have washed the Holy Child, and details a legend of phrasing improbability about the fabled salt statute of VJt's wife near the Dead Sea.

Although there is little to the credit of the Ottoman administration recorded in these pages it must be recorded in favour of the Turks that the friar found only tw e nty cedars at that spot on Mount Lebanon they have immemorially survived whereas after three and half centuries more of Turkish rule they numbered 400. He also saw the Turks engaged in building a road, but as that was only to facilitate the removal of two splendid columns from Baalbek to Constantinople, under the impression that they had originally been set up King Solomon more important in Moslem eyes as the Master of the J ann than as Ruler of the Jews, the achievement can hardly be credited to Sultan Suleiman as being an improvement made for the benefit of his Syrian subjects.

The friar's narrative has been ve.ry carefully edited and annotated by the translator who has made good use of his own wide knowledge of the Holy Land to identify or explain names, sites, traditions and allusions which, without his illuminating notes, would often have been meaningless or misleading to the ordinary reader.

August, 1927.

Staging Ambulance Competitions.

B y J. P E T E RSEN A ND G. CHRISTENSEN. (D irec to rs of the Copenhagen Sanitary Column)

AT the Int ernational Congress of Life Saving and First Aid, held at Amst e rdam in S eptember, 19 26 , th e Samaritans of the Cop e nhag e n and vicinity section had an opportunity of giving a short practical demonstration on a patient whose body bor e a number of skilfully imitated wounds. This realistic m et hod of demonstrating first aid aroused the keenest interest in those who witnessed it for the first time.

This is by no means a new departure among th e D ,mish Samaritans demonstrations on victims b e aring artificial wounds have been in practice in the Copenhagen Sanitary Column sinc e 1922.

Th e Danish Red Cross has worked unceasingly at the improv e m e nt of this method. The original

accidents which had befallen them. The doctor supe.rvised the making up of the wounds, and gave sp ecial instructions for each patient, indicating the parts of the body which were particularly sensitive, the mov e ments or cont a cts to b e avoided so as not to cause unnecessary pain and oth er useful directions for taking part in the demonstration. Th e various wounds and injuries were represent e d by modellin g clay and paint. The aeroplane was then taken to piec es and arrang e d so as to imitate an accid e nt, and the supposed victims were laid out about it. The scene was then as shown in the photograph, pr e parations being compl e te d and the demonstration about to begin.

The mem bers of the Column who were at hand kn ew nothing of the arrangements and had not be e n warned a s to what was supposed to hav e taken plac e The demonstr ation began dramatically with a loud report ; a mom e nt late r a little boy came up on the run, and informed the lead e r o f the Column that an accident had just occurred, an aeroplan e having crashed into a group of picknick e rs, of w hich he was one. Having given the alarm to the Sanitary Column, h e d e parted at full spe ed , but fa ll ing over the root of a tre e h e injur ed his leg and was unabl e to ris e. On receiving th e n e ws of th e accident, the Column we nt at o n ce into acti o n T e mporary dr e ss in gs were appli ed t o a ll th e v icti m s, a n d th e y were th e n carr ie d o n stretch er s to a place n ea r b y wh e r e th e ambulance was supp ose d to b e a wa itin g them. When t he who le p a rty h ad gath ered at this r e nd fz vous, th e demo nstration wa s c oncl ud e d , an d the medic al o ffi ce r o f th e C ol u mn who had follow e d t h e m a r c losely, summ a r ise d th e tr ea t m en t g iven in each ca se , a nn ea ch corn pet itor r ( coun ted i n d e ta il th e measures he h a d t a k e n an J obs ervations m a d e The d o cto r who had car e fully o bs H ve d t h e treatments g iven and dr essi ngs appli e d, dr e w th e att e nt io n o f eac h worker to any d e tai ls n eg lec te d, and made not e s for the s ubs eq u em treatment of each case.

A Faked Aeroplane Accident. tentative ex p eriments have been developed, and to-day the method is in use throughout Denmark. But prior to the Amsterdam Congress, there has been no opportunity of giving a public demonstration of it before representativ es of oth e r countries. We shall here endeavour to descr i be the demonstrations made by the Copenhagen Sanitary Column, in order to give our readers an idea of the practical working of the m ethod in question.

A member of the Copenhagen S'lnitary Column had donated to the organisation a model aeroplane made by hims elf, which might be p-asily taken to pieces to give the impression of a crash. It was around this aeroplane that the demonstration was staged. Dr . Folmer Soegaard, m e dical officer of the Column, made a survey of ten different types of accidents which might be caused by an aeroplane crashing into a party of young people gathered in the woods for a picnic. Under his direction, the people who were to play th e parls of the casualties were then subjected to a careful preparation, which consisted of making them up to reproduce in their faces, their limbs and their bodies, the

Practical d e monstrations of t his kin d, b e sid e s a r 0 u s i n g interest, constitute an invaluable pr e paration for var io u s types of bona fide accidents and the way be faced. However, in order that these exerClses WIth fak ed victims may profitably take the the ordinary ra.th er monotonous kind of drill, certalD POlD t S must be stnct l} observed. The first of these is that a m e dical man shou ld give detailed instructions in every case and that his instru ctions should be faithfully carried out by thos e enttPsted with the making up of the victims. Anoth e r importa n t point is that the doctor should e xamine the wou.n d s before the drill begins; he must also glve LOstructlO DS necessary in respect to the characteristic symptoms of eac h injury. In these exercises, a written diagnosis is used on ly to indicate symptoms which cannot be imitated, as, for instance, a slow pulse, irregular respiration, etc.

The victims, who have also received th e ir instructio n s from the doctor, should play their parts so as to give as clear an idea as possible of th e ir supposed sufferings. Th e leader of the Columns should make sure that none of hIS followers infringes the rule that all must treat the drill a s

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se riously as if it were a real accident with real casualties and real inj uries, so th'lt the exercise may be carried t hrough under the best conditions possible, and give to ea ch man a feeling of true r e sponsibility. From first to last, it is essential that every detail must be considered, the str ict e 5t order maintained, and the necessary materials must be available and placed at the disposal of those conce rned. Ooly at the end of the drill, when, for instanct:, it is a question of carrying th e victims to the meeting-place, is th e imagination allowed to st ep in. Before the drill, the le ader of the Columns should always give a short account of what has happened, and he ghould also announc e when th e drill is at an end. As may be se en, these exercises ne ver run any risk of b ecoming monotonous, for they can alw ays b:: adapted to local conditions and may assume an in fi nite number of aspects, their complexity being adapt e d to the number of members in a team. Th e y may be used al SO in competitions.

Following is a concise outline of how various wounds an d injuri e s are imitated. The thre e photographs ac companying the articl e represent :1. A bu r a on the for e ,um caused, for instance, by molt en lead or iron falling on the arm.

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so that the join does not show. The wound must then be treated with red paint to suggest blood which has flowed on the leg. It is important, however, not tJ use the paint too freely, and to indicate the blood only slightly.

Note 3.-A sword cut on the head.

The wound is modelled in clay and placed on the patient's head, the cast being carefully smoothed out and painted to blend with the surrounding skin. The wound and the blood which has flowed from it are represented by red paint.

The medium used to imitate wounds and blood is a liquid colour which is first heated and applied with a brush or the hand. Care must be takeD not to burn the patient with the colour. If the patient is to b e seen under a strong light, the effect of the cast is enhanced by being lightly powdered. To remove the paint, apply vaseline to the part of the body which has been made up, rub off the vaseline, and then wash the skin in hot or lukewarm water.

Generally speaking, experitnce is the best teacher, and th e most satisfactory results are achieved by those who han specialised in this branch of ambulance work, those who the patience to persist in their efforts even if they do not immediately bring about the result, who

F aked B urn on the Forearm Faked Fractured Leg. Faked Sword Cut.

2 A fracture of the le g, with an op En wound exposing the b one.

3· A sword cut over the left eye.

J\To te I.-Th e patient s arm is painted black at the mjur ed spot, which is then powdered with coal dust. Then a cl ay mask is modelled to represent the outline of the wo u nd, this mask b eing placed on the arm and the edge sm o othed out to follow the line of the arm. The mask and the surrounding skin are then coloured to give a realistic and the outline of the wound is paint e d red. If this IS carefully done, the resembiance to a real burn is striking

The mask can easily a dressing without being sp OI led, and the doctor IS therefore able to inspect the wo und wh en the dressing is removed aft e r the drill.

The patient's (ace should not be made up unless it is ab SOlutely necessary, as, (or instance, in a case of syncope.

Note 2 -The open fracture of the leg is easy to A clay cast is placed on the leg, in which a ple ce of wood is inserted to represent the bone Care mu st be taken to mould the cast so as to indicate the cha nge in the contour of the leg caused by the fracture. Whe n the cast is in place, its edge is painted flesh colour,

strive without ceasing to find new means of making casts which approach most nearly to reality. Needless to say, there should be no hesitation about putting into practice other methods besides thos e we have suggest ed.

The Mayor of L3.unceston was present at the dedications of the: new motor ambulance which has been subscribed for by the residents for the use of the local Division.

The Sheepbridge and District Division held its annual camp at Cromford from July 29th to August 3rd, over 60 members apart from officers, were present, and 2,) members of the Sheepbridge Silver Band in attendance.

When corresponding with Advertisers plea.e mention "Firat Ald."

New Zealand Railway Centre.

THE following letter has been sent to us by Supt. Brine, of the Wanganiue Division'-

Dear Mr. Brine,-

Just a line to let you know how our First Aid classes are getting along. Just over 2,000 men have enrolled as students. I thlDk that is splendid for a start. We have had difficulty in obtaining sufficient text books and are waiting a supply from London. which we have had to cable for.

Thne are over 300 men in and around Wellington waiting to start classes. Since I saw you I have visited many places. The St. J people ever.ywhere have been very good to me, rendenng every each centre being very pleased that the Rallway Department has realised the importance of every member of the staff possessing the St. John Ambulance certificate. In many places the centres have offered their rooms and equipment, and the Brigade members have generously come forward as instructors to help the lecturers. It has been a pleasure to come into contact with such a lot of fine men.

We are hoping to form quite a Division of the Brigade from the classes, and then we will get some trophies.-Yours, etc.,

F. GRANT,

fetters to the

We are I,. ,.D way respp,.slble fflr fie flpl,.io,.s expresse;', Dr t it: stafeme,.ts made, b, Conespondents.-EDITOR.

CIRCULATING LIBRARY OF MA.RKING SHEETS.

DEAR SIR,-

May I say how heartily I with more frequent publication in 1< IRST AID of competition The preparation of test cases for class and team trammg takes up such a great deal of time that I, personally, look forward ver y much each month to find ing a case and marking sheet set ou t in the month's FIRST AID journal.

May I suggest, as a help to class at Corps or C:entre Headquarters a k ind of Circulating lendlD g ltbrary of case sheets be formed ?

From such a library four cases With markmg sheets could be sent to each Divisional Secretary each month (i e. , one for each week's practice). At the end of the month the c ase sheet s could be returned to Headquarters whence fresh ones could be obtained in their place, the old ones sent to some other Division of the Corps.

An advantage of this method would be th a t mem bers wou Jrt be trained on fully worked out and authOrised markin g shee ts, instead of, as is sometimes the case, hastily p repared and unofficial case tests. Some work would, of course, be entatle d at the Headquarters concerned but this could be allowed for If a contribution were levied upon all Div isions tak ng part 10 the scheme. I do not think that many Divis ions would mlO d paying a small amount in return for being suppl ied with fres h and novd material to work on.- Yours faithfully, V ERN ON N E WTO N. August 1st, 19 27.

J\mbulance the j\( ews euttings ft'om

The Editor invites readers to send newspap er cuttings Ott matters 0/ general interest for inclusion in this col umn.

SU Ffo OCA TED ll Y S A lJ

Thirty tons of sand oyer,,:helmed and bur ied fi ve D?e n working in a quarry at FerOlegalr, Hamilton. After search l.n g for half an hour, the body of one was He had d ie d of asphyxia. Little the worse for their experien c e, the othe r four men were extricated.-Ne w s of th e

AMB UL AKCE MEN H URT.

Four ambulance men will have cause to remember th e King's visit to Cardiff, because they were the vi c tims of a rather extraurdinary accident.

They were standing together in Queen-street when a bottle of ammonia, which was being held by one of them burst, the contents being flung into their faces They were at once attended to and taken to the Royal Infirm a ry, but wer e later discharged, their injuries being not of such a seriou s nature as to warrant their detention.-Soutlt W ales lV ews

WALKED WITH FRACTURED SKULL.

It was reported that a curious case is under treatment a Northampton Hospital. Thomas Atkins, of the J4th Hussar s, stationed at York, visited his wife at Weeden, Northampton shire. At Peterborough, on the journey, he had a fit, bu t spent several days at Weedon, walking about as usual, thoug h he complained of feeling un:-ve11. Later he sa w a doctor, wh o ordered his removal to hospital, where, on arrival, he had fiv e fits. It was then discovered that he had been walking abou t with a fractured skull. Atkins has no recollection of how h e received the injury. Last week .he played football at York , and it is p:>ssible he was hurt durmg the game.-News of he World.

August, -FIRST AID.-

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, AUGUST, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Inspector of Stores.

MONl\lOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Div isional Supt. W. J Little, Islwyn Corp3, 14727

To be Divisional Surgeons.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Dr. D. Rees Jones, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P.(Eng.), Cardiff

Great Western Division, 27.27

CARl\lARTlIENSHIRE C ENTRE.

Dr . G E. Jones, L.R.C P (Ed), L.R.C.S.(Ed.), L.R.F.P. & Garnant Division, 28.6 27

o be Divisional Superintendent.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Am bulance Officer F. E. C. Dix, Oakdale (Blackwood) Division, 147.27

T o be Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

GL A"ORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Se r g eant P. Griffin, Ffaldau Institute and Garw Division, 197. 2 7

Cor poral A. Bundy, Ogmore Vale Division, 197.27 CENTRE.

Serg eant R. J. F. Humby, Abersychan Division, 27.6.27

To be Sergeants.

D E NDlG HS HIRE CENTRE.

Pnv ate G. Higginson, Chirk Div : sion, 28 6.27

M ONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Cor poral C. Williams, Pontnewynydd Division, 27 27 1. Gregory, Pontypool Division, 2.7.27

To be Corporals.

D ENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

Priv ate C. H. Davies, Chirk Division, 28 6 27 " J. E. HJ.rris, " T. Roberts, "

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Priv ate H. Davies, Pontnewynydd Division, 2.7. 2 7 " J. Pope, " "" " W. Mogford, Pontypool Division "

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE.NTRE.

Pri vate S. Hugh:!s, Nelson Division, IS 7.27

Cor poral C. Keen, Ogmore Vale DiviSIOn, 147.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Co rporal D. J. Williams, Penydarren Divi:,ion, 256 27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

P r ivate Charles Hatchard, Pontnewynydd Division, I. 1026

T o be Divisional Storekeepers.

DENBI GHSHIRE CENTRE.

P rivate G. A. Williams, Chirk Division, 28.6.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

P rivate H. Davies, Penydarren Division, 25. 6 2 7

To be Cadet Sergeant.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet O. John, Cwm Colliery Cadet Division, 5727

To be Cadet Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet D. Browning, Cwm Colliery Cadet Division,s 7 27

Cadet H. Woods, " " " " "

Division Registered.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Dowlais Cardiff Works Division, 306.27

Cadet Division Registered.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Merthyr B )rough Cadet Division, 7 27

Death.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Pr ivate Haroll Nelm'l Pontypool Ambulance Division, ro:h July, J927

General Interest.

ROYAL WELSH AGRICULTURAL SHOW, SWANSEA AMBULANCE

The ambulance competitions organised by the Priory wt::re a very successful feature of the Royal Wtlsh Agricultural Society'S annual show at Swansea and occupied greater part of the final day, Tuesday, August 2nd.

The first eVEnt was the open competition for teams of men resident in Wales and Monmouthshire for the" Sir John Lynn Thomas" shield. Thejudges were Dr. R. Baird Milne, Bridgend; Dr. A. M. RObertson, Cwmparc; and Captain R. J. Isaac, Pontardulais. Ten teams entered and the first three places were secured by :

1st, Abertysswg

2nd, Ffaldau Institute and Garw

3rd, Kenfig Hill

marks 241 " 233 "

Remarkable skill and tfficiency were displayed by the St. John Cadets who competed for the " Amallt Jones" challenge shield. The inclusion in this year's programme of a Cad.et c.ompetition was an innovation which proved to be fully Justlfied by the number of entries. Dr. D. Rees Jones, Cardiff,. and Dr. Urban Marks, Swansea, adjudicated and the first WlDners of the trophy by Colonel J. Amallt Jones, M.D., K.H.S., V. D., the Commissioner for Glamorgan, for St. John Cadets in Wales were the Abertysswg team with 156 mal ks, Llwynypia was second with 148 marks, and Kentig Hill was third with 14 6! marks.

The open competition for teams of Nurses resident in Wales or Monmouthshire, for the "Lady Lynn Thomas" cup, took place in the afternoon. Seven teams entered and the contest was judged by Dr. R. Baird Milne, Dr. A. M. Robertson and Dr. Urban Marks. The first three teams in order of merit were:

1St, L1anelly 2nd, Brynhyfryd 3 rd , Glam. 86 V.A.D., Penarth

134 marks

12 7 " 114 "

The presentation ceremony which was after.wards in the main ring was both interesting and ImpressIve. Brigade personnel form e d an effective guard of honour for the entry of the comp e ting teams, and among the party gathered for th e presentation were Earl ?f Duma.ven, c.B., D.S.O. ( President) ; L'idy OlelO Wyncham-QulDn: Sir Herbert L-ewis, K.B E, Commissioner for Wales ; Lady Lewis, O B.E. ; Miss Richards, West Cross, Swansea ; Mrs. U rban Marks, Swansea; Commission e r E. D Jones, Llanelly Hugh S Cann, SwansEa, and Staff Officer J. Evans, Swansea. The Chairman, Maj)r David Da"ies, M.R., and Mrs. D.l.vies were unfortunately unable to be pr e sent.

The Commissioner for Wales, in opening the proce e dings, read a letter from Captain W. H C. Llew:ellyo, Court Colman, Bridgend, who was knocked down 10 the main ring on Saturday a nd att e nded by the ambulance men on duty. 1\ W Ill you conv e y my best thanks to those who attended me on Saturday ; they excell e d in e x pedition, efficiency and consideration. "

The silver challenge cup was handed to EvelJn Harries, on behalf of the successful Llan elly nursing telm, by the Earl of Duoraven. His lordship congratulated the nurses on succeeding in the face of very strong competition.

Mr. T. E. Jones, the officer in cbarge of the Abertysswg team received the silver challenge shield fr om L1.dy Olein Wyndham- Q uinn, who h eartily congratulated the winners.

The 1\ Armllt Jones " shield was also pr esented by Lady Olein Wyndham -Quinn, and Sir Herbert said that although h e would like to bave s een th e honours widely distributed the fact that Abertysswg had won the cadet trophy and the m e n's challenge shield rt fl ect ed great credit on Monm o uthshire.

The ambulance arrangem e nts in the show ground were ably carried out by the Commissioner for Swansea, Dr Urban Ma,ks, and Sub Comm iss =oner Hugh S. Cann. Three ambulance tents we re ma n tained during th e whole period of the show. Ambulance men and nurses were on duty each day from 9 a.m. Over 200 members attended for voluntary duty provided by the Swansea Centr e assisted by Glamorgan County and Carmarthenshire Centres and the local d ':! tachm e nt of the British Red Cross Society.

Centre Reports.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Nh w C OMM ISSIO N ER ApP O IN T ED

The Sub-Pl i or ( The Rt. Hon Lord Kylsant, G c:.M. G. ) has approved. on bthalf of Ch a p ter, the a p p o intment of Dr. J. C. O gilvie as for the .Aberdare Centre, to succeed Dr. Baird MlIne, who resIgned thp. office on taking up practice at Dr. Ogilvie's ketn interest ID, and. active aSSO ClatI?n with the ambulance movement, and hiS great popularIty all sections of the local public, are ad mirable qualificatioIis for the appointment.

IN SP ECTICN AT MOUNTAIN ASH.

The annual impection of the Cynon Valley Corp!' took place on Saturday, July znd, in the Recreation Grounds, Mountain Ash. The seven Ambulance and four Nursing Divisions were well represented.

The units asst'mbled at the O ld County School, in

command of Staff Officers Gomer L Davies, H e nry Evans, Acting Corps Supt. E. Evans, Corps Officers W. J. Morgan and D Evans, and, headed by the Volunteer Band, marched to the R e creation Ground, where they were met by the Hon. J. H. Bruce, President of the Aberdare Centre, th e Hon. Mrs. Bruce. th e Commissioner for Wales, Lldy Lewis, 0 B. E, Dr J. C. Ogilvie, Mrs. O g ilvie and Staff Officer B. E. Maberly.

After the inspection and display of stretch€.( drill, the Corps was addressed by the Commissi oner for Wales, who congratulated the memb e rs upon their smartn ESS and referred to the great change in the public attitude to ambulance work and the growing appreciation of its merits Corps Insp e c tor of Stores David E vans rec ei v e d (rom the Commissioner h is insignia as a S : rv i og Brother of the O rd e r, awarded on the recomm e ndation of the Pri o ry lor distinguished servic e s.

Th e Hon J. H. Bruce complim e nt e d th e C o rps on their effi c ient display. He hop e d sh o rtly to a ugment th e pres e nt Centre Commi t tee by a number of in fl u e ntial p e rsons (ro:n e ach of th e districts in A berd a re and, as their President, to get into clos e r union with each D ivision and to do all possible for the furtherance of their work.

H I R W AIN CH U RCH P AR ADE

Exceptional pu b lic interest was tak e n i n th e C yn o n Valley Corp> CbUich Parade h e ld at H i rwa i n o n July 3rd. HEaded by the H irwain Town Band, nearly tw o hundre d mem bers marched through the main str ee ts to S t.

Lleurwg's Church, where an insp i ring servic e wa s c o nduc te d by the R ev. D J. Wi1l5, M.A. A sp e ci a l fe atur e o f t he puade was the Hirwain Cadet Divisi o n, wh o, in ch a rg e o f S . Stanford, made it') first publ ic app earan ce .

GLAMORGAN COUNTY

PO NTYCYMMER M EM13RRS' PR ACTICAL TEST

The memb e rs of the Ffal d a u Institu te a nd G a rw Division were call e d up o n to tr e at a pr acti c a l c ase o n th eir way to att e nd the annual insp e cti o n at P o r Ihca wl o n J ulv 231d. A motor ac c id n t o ccurred at a p oin t m idw a y b t; twe( n Bryncethin and B ridg e nd , c a us in g s e l io us i r j ur ies to two men. Fortunat e ly , the Brigad e m e m b ers a rriv ed just in time to be of servic e . A doctor wa s su m m o n e d , firs t aid pr o mptly rendered, and within halt an h o ur fr om the time of the accident both m e n had b ee n r e mov e d t o the Bridgend Hospital.

Apart from this incid e nt, the annual insp e cti o n of th e Bridgend and Distr ict Corps, carried out b y St aff Offic er B. E. Maberly, was a vel Y successful event. Nearly thr ee hundred members, in charge of Supt. G. Barn et t, ass e mbl Ed and th e Ogmore Valley Temperance Si l v: r B a nd wa s in attendance.

LIND SAY C ORPS IN SPECTED.

Over four hundr e d members of the A m bulanc e, N ursing ano Cad e t D i visions in the Caerphi lly Sub -Di str ic t attended the annu a l inspection by th e O) m mi ssioner for Wales, at Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach, by kind permissio n of Colonel H. E. M Lindsay, C.B, Ch a irman of th e Glam07gin County C e ntre, who was present with Mrs. and Miss Lindsay.

The Commissioner for Wales , who was accompaniE d by L'idy Lewi!", O l:s.E. ( D eputy Lady Supt. for Wale.s ), in his temarb, urged the members of the seOlo r D ivisions to regularly attend their practices so that the y might not only be proficient in their work but an e xampl e to the Cadets.

FORTHCO M IN G OPEN CON TES T S

Open ambulance and nursing competitiom, organised

August, 1927 -FIRST

b y the Nelson Ambulance Division, will take place on S aturday, September 3rd, at Nelson.

Male teams will compete for the II Gronow " Challenge C up; gold -centred medals will be awarded to the. o f the winning team, and the second team WIll receive silv e r medals. Entrance fee 5s.

A silver rose bowl will be contested by teams of nurses.

I n addition to the tIophy, the successful competitors will ea ch re ceive a p endant, and silver medals will be awarded to the !iecond team. Entrance 4S.

All entries must be S{ nt to Ambulance Officer Lewis

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Ten teams competed for the Corps Cup, presented by Lieut.-Colonel W. Bickerton Edwards, C.B E., the Onllwyn Seven Sisters Ambulance Team was successful, followed by Cwmgwrach and Duffryn respectively

There were nine entries for the "Daniel Daniel" Shield for Cadets, and the first three teams in order of merit were: 1St, Cadoxton; 2nd, SkeweD, and 3rd, Seven Sisters.

GIL F ACH GOCH TEA M 'S SUC C l:iss

The first annual competition for the Ponlyclun Corps shield, which was presented by Dr. J. E. Brereton to tbe Tonyrefail and Coedely Division and has now been handed over to the corps officers for competition among the corps, was held in the Welfare G rounds, Coedely, on Saturday, 23rd July. The following marks were obtained by the six competing teams :-

1 G ilfach Goch NO.1... 37

2 Brvnna 35

3 Tonyrefail and Coedely " B )) 34

4 " " ,,"C" 30

5 G ilfa c h Goch No 2... 2 8

6 Tonyrefail and Coedely " A " 26

Total marks, 40.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

PONTYPOOL AND DISTRICT CORP3

The annual inspection of the Pontypool and District Corps to o k place at the Ambulance Hall, Pontypool, on the 25t, June. The parade was in charge of Corps Supt. G. H. Nelms and Corps S ergt. Maj o r W. W e bb. Other Corps Officers present were Corps Treasurer F. Nelms, Corps Inspector of Stores J. Rickards and Corps Secretary S. H. Mogford

The insp Ecting officer, Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E., expressed pl e asure at the smart appearance of all ranks and presented warrants of appointment to Ambulance Offic e r C. Thomas and Cadet Officer H. Harris. Service ruedal bars, signifying twenty years' efficiency in the Brigade, wer e handed to Corps G. H. Nelms, Corps Tr e asurer F . Nelms and Corps Inspector of Storts J. R: ckards.

The annual church parade took place on 26th J unt'o Corps Supt. G. H . Nelm') was in command.

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G LY NNEA T H CORPS CO l\ IPE T ITION.

A record number of competitors took p3.rt in the ann ual competitions of th e Neath Corps, on Saturday, July 16 th. The Judges were Dr. J. C. Ogilvie, Aberdare; Dr. J M Wilson, Aberdare ; Dr. S. McClure, Glynneath an d Dr. T. McClure, Glynneath.

The teams entered for the "Dulais Valley" Cup, pre sented by Dr C. Armstrong, which was won by Cwmgwra ch ; Glynneath and Sk e wen obtaining second and third pla ces respectively.

The Nursing Cup, presented by the Sub -Commissioner, D. M. Evans -Bevan, was won by the Onllwyn Seven Sisters A tea m, Crynant came second, and Onllwyn Seven Sisters B t eam third.

Sub-Commi sioner S. T. B=ard, O.B.E., conducted the annual inspection of the West Monmouth Corps on July 16tb. He was accompanied by Corps Surgeon Dr. S. Simons, Corps Officer J. Gibbs, J. Matthews, W. Gardner and Acting Corps Sergt. Major F. Thomas. In the absence of the Corps Supt. J. Hooper, the parade was in command of Corps Inspector of Stores J. Gibbs, and a demonstration of field drill first aid and stretcher work was carried out to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer.

On the following day the Corps held its annual church parade.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Ambulance efficiency awards were recently presented to the members of the Newport Fire Brigade Ambulance Class, all of whom were successful at the examination conducted last month by Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, of Cardiff. Mr. G. Campbell Oliver, Commissioner for Newport, presided, supported by Mr. A. G. E J. Fudge (ex -Commissioner) and Mr. J. H. Hill (Secretary of the Centre), who distributed awards and congratulated the recipients on their success.

Votes of thanks were given to Dr. Reginald J.

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ANNUAL COMPETITIONS.

The annual competition of the Borough of Rhondda

Ce ntre took place on July 2nd, at Miskin Manor, at the in vitation of Lieut.·Col. Sir Rhys Williams, Bart., D.S O., K c., and Lady Williams, who were present with Mr. F. Lle welly Jacob (President of Rhondda Centre), Capt.

T. E. R ichards (Commissioner for the Rhondda Centre), M rs. and the Misses Richards, Dr. S. Glanville Morris Surgeon), Mrs. and Miss Eva Morris, Staff Officer

J. H. Davies, Mrs. and Miss Davies, Lord Mayor and La dy Mayoress of Cardiff, Alderman W. Charles and Mrs. (,ha rles (Ca rdiff) Dr. and Mrs. H D. Llcwelly and a large number of Brigade officers.

Tne judges were Dr. T. J. Hurley (CardIff), Dr. A. M. Robertson (Cwmparc), Dr. J. E. Brereton (Tonyrefail), Dr. T. Wallace (Cardiff), and Dr. S. Glanville Morris.

The awards were as follows :-

Miskin Manor Shield for Nurses.-Ist, Ystrad j 2n d, Ll wynpia ; 3rd, Ferndale.

Sir Charles Warren Shield for Men.-Ist, Llwynpia .i. To. I 2 nd, Ferndale TO. I ; 3rd, Ferndale.

Gladys Richards Ccp for Cadets.-Ist, Llwynpia No. J 2nd, Tylorstown No.2 ; 3rd, Tylorstown No. I.

Lady Rhys Williams, 1D presenting the and rophies , expresse d hf r delight at being associated with he excellent work which was tei[Jg done in the Rhondda Co ntre. During th e afternoon Capt. Richards received from Lady Williams his Insignia as a Commander of the Orde r. CHURCH PARADE AT PORTH.

On Sunday, July 17 th, the Rhondda Fach Corps held its annual C1' urch Parade. and attendfd a service conduct<:d by the Rt. v W. J. Perry, at John Pugh's Memorial Chaptl, Po rth.

Corps Supt. T. Evans was in command, and other Co rp, Officers present included Corps Secretary C. Gronow, Corp s Treasurer, D. Roberts, Corp> Impector of Stores, \V J. Thomas. The Cymmer Military Band headed pro cession, followed by the Corps Offic e rs, Ynyshir Nursing Divi sion, Porth Fire Br igade, Lady Lewis Division, Ferndale Division, Tylorstown Division, Ynyshir Drum and Fife Band, Ynyshir Division, Lady Lewis C..tdet Division, Porth Branch, British Legion, and the Branch, Bri tish Legion.

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A UNI QUE EXPERIENCE.

C. H. (Kirkham).-I was called out of bed the other night to attend what the police said was a most serious accident three miles out of town. I mmediately I took steps to get our ambulance car and the other members on the job. On arrival we found one man with both left'S ot!, another with bo th le/{s broken and a third with a fractured base of skull.

Truly, this sounds almost incredible in a motor accident, yet perfectly true. What was strange was that, apart from a few superficial wounds, there was no arterial bleed ing!

The exp la nation is as follows :-The man without legs was drivlDg a specially-contrived 3-seater, accompanied by a friend alsC! without legs (both wooden ones which were broken). Having evidently imbibed too much of something they ran into a man on a motor cycle, who unfortunately carne out with a fractured base.

Although the latter victim was bad enough, there was a humorous side to the affa ir, which I think you will agree is a very unique case.

\Ve thank you for your letter with its account of a very unique experience; and we remember that your Division is the pioneer of road patrol work in England.- COR BET FLETCHE R

E XAMI NATION HOWLER.

M. B. ( Cambridge ).-I was examining some St. John Cadets and, seeking to simplify by questions, I asked one bright lad what he would call the fracture-" if the Vicar fell down the church steps on his head, broke his skull, and at same time injured his brain"? He replied at once :"Consecrated " Not a bad translation of our old friend" complicated" ?

Good! Next, please ! !-N.C.F.

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W. M. (Cym).-In a recent competition I was asked to nam e the conditions in which patient's face is flushed; and I gave Apoplexy, Compression, Heat-stroke, and Sunstroke." The Judge afterwards remarked that I had left out"Alcohol, Strychnine, and, in fact, all cases where convulsions are present."

I agree that" flushed" face may be "congested, blue or dusky" (s ee Textbook, p. 145); but I fail to see how a "liv id" face can be called" flushed," which means" red." I welcome your criticism which is always most helpful; and I know from experience that different judges expect different answers to the same question.

The word" flush" carries many meanings (s even in fact !) and is not too appropriate. Like you, I should have in this

instance transhted it as "red" and have given the same answer which you did and which is strictly in accordance with the Textbook.

Unfortunately some Judges (especially when they are new to this work) do not follow the Textbook closely in their questions, and more particularly in their answers so that discrepancies arise. I remember that it took me some years to realise this, and that to-day I always work out my answers with the Textbook lying open before me.-N.C.F.

TR EATl\IE -T O F PHENOL POISONING.

A. W. (Newport).-I was recently asked to give treatment of Phenol Poisoning, and could not answer question, because this poison is not named in Textbook. Please advise.

Phenol is another name for Carbolic Acid.-N .C. F.

FR ACTURES OF LEG AND PATELLA.

L. D. ( Card iff).-P lease be good enough to inform me what you consider the correct treatment of compound fractures of tibia and fibula and simple fracture of patella, all injuries being in same l!mb and First-Aider being singlehanded. Would you raise leg during operations?

I would concentrate on the compound fracture of leg as the more serious injury in view of the wound; and I would commence treatment with this injury, with perhaps a concise warning to patient not to attempt to move leg lest muscles controlling patella be thrown into action. In brief, I would tie foot to foot, dress wound, control patella with a couple of bandages and then finish off as for fractured leg (Textbook p.64). I would most carefully avoid raising patient's leg during my manipulations .- N.C.F.

FRACTURE OF STERNU M.

S. W. (Thorne ).-I n a recent I ndividual test, Bearer No. 4 was asked to treat a man who, playing in a County Match), was hit on chest with a fast ball which fractured his sternum but caused no other injury. The Judge wanted patient left exactly as found (that is lying on his right side) while Bearer sent at once for Doctor, loosened clothing and placed left upper ilmb in large arm-sling. As the Textbook does not sugges: an arm-sling for fractured sternum, we welcome your opinion.

The muscles of upper limb and upper ribs being closely interwoven, the pressing need for an arm-sling with all fractures of ribs is clear. With fracture of sternum such cause does not operate and indeed relief from pain is usually obtained by keeping patient flat on back with pillows between shoulders. I cannot, therefore, see indication for arm-sling, unless, of course, patient experiences sense of comfort from such support.-N.C F.

TR EATMENT OF WOUNDS.

A. S. (Canterbury).-I wonder if there is any reliable antiseptic substitute for Iodine, use of which seems heartless with some injuries. Thus, not long ago I had to treat a lad who caught his finger on an emery wheel and had pad of finger ground and burned. Rather than use iodine in this case, I applied a sterilised dressing and rushed the boy to hospital. Would you recommend Lysol or Septonal?

1 fail to see how painting a wound with Iodine is "heartless," though we all know that it stings for a few minutes when so applied, and that, if applied on lint or cotton wool and kept in contact with skin (which, by the way, is a very common error in treatment), it will burn part more or less severely. The use of Lysol or other antiseptic solutioI) in a.n emergency

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is contra-indicated because the less the wound is touched the better for patient, and because in such emergency there are no opportunities for proper bathing and disinfection of woun d Further, in case quoted I doubt if painting with Iodine wou ld have caused any passing discomfort because the finger, as result of injllry, would most probably be insensitive to furth er pain.-N.C. F.

PERMANGANATE OF POTASH POISONING.

A. R. ( Shored itch) .-PI ease tell us the treatment of Poisonin g by Permanganate of Potash which is not named in Te xt · book among poisons. I n a recent case patient's mou th was stained black; he complained of intense pain fro m throat to stomach and difficulty in swallowing; and he died within ten minutes of taking poison.

Cases of permanganata poisoning are not com mon an d vary considerably in severity. Since mouth is 1701 burned(thoug h badly stained), the First Aid indication is to dilute poison b y filling stomach with fluid and then to make patient vomi t. This done, it is necessary to treat the associated colla pse b y keeping patient warm, &c. Your case confirms my repeate d protests against the futile instruction in Textbook that" stain ing of mouth" contra-indicates administration of emet ic ?N.C.F.

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Private H. J. Godfrey has been awarded th e " Florence" Trophy presented by an anonymous don o r to the No. 2 2 (Hospital Sunday Fund) Division fo r efficiency during the past year.

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The Southall Nursing Division held a successfu Garden Party this month on which occasion certificate s and awards were presented by Mr. A. W. Shead to bot h mem bers of the ambulance and nursing

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EDITORIAL.

THE first-aider IS never off duty. He I-Jo lidays and never knows when, or under what Fi rst Aid. circumst 3J1c es it may be his lot (or, should we not say his privilege) to apply t he skill and knowledge which he has acquired in the course of his am I:lulance studi es for the good of one of his f::ll ows.

We are led to this rather obvious conclusion by ins tance s which have come und e r notice in which ambulan ce workers away from home on their h o lidays hav e bee n instrumental in alleviating sufftring by affording ti me ly first aid to their fellow holiday makers whose in juries, but for the assistance rendered, might have been fur her complicated, or possibly (in some cases such as pr ompt application of artificial respiration) their lives lost.

If ther e is a time to be car t -fr ee surely it is on holiday, and whilst there s houlc be little conscious association bet wee n festivities and first aid, the fact remains that the fi rl t ai der (a nd he who is worthy of th e name never obt rude s his ambulance kn owledg F) may prcve an In· val uable acquisition to any holiday party.

When we leave desk, workshop, or warehome for the sea, the mountains , or the quiet resting places in the CO unlry, th ere com e s the desire for general relaxation from all our customary activities. In this age of spe t d, howeve r, we should have to get far afield inde(d to find a place where our first aid training might not be in demand and prove of inestimable value to someone who is unfortunate en oug h to meet with persc.,nal injuries, and for whom traine d medical assistance is not immediately forthcoming.

It has be en said (and possibly there is some truth in the assertion) that statistics can prove anything, but it is authe ntically recorded that on the aVErage thirty people ar e killed in motoring accidents alone in Great Britain d uring every week·end. Add to this the drowning fatalities

that occurs every summer week end, and the num be rs o f other holiday tragedies, and we get some appreciation of the awful waste of human life during the period wh e n men and women are supposed to be recreating and re cuperating their tired bodi es. It all makes very painful reading particularly when it is urged that with a little prud e nce and foresight the majority of th ese tragedies could be avoided.

Unfortunately it appears to be all too true that the exuberance of the holiday spirit leads to a recklessness which is as unnecessary as it is dfplorable, and the lim bs and lives of reasonably caulious and d e pendable p eo ple are sacri5ced on account of the rashn ess and thoughtless tahn by others.

There is a pathetic monotony ab :>ut these holiday tragedies yen by year, but some sourC e for gratification and comfort lies in the knowledge that, but fLr the services of those who give so generously of their spare time to maintain efficiency in first aid, the list of such fata liti es might be a much longer one than it unfortunately is.

As we said in opening, the first·aider is never off duty and, if the necessity arises, he is ev e r ready to apply the knowledge which he has acquired on b e half of any of his less fortunate fellows. Should such opportunity occur when he is on holiday, as proves to be so frequently the case, he has then, as always, the of knowing that he has be€n of real assistanCe to a fellow being in time of emergency. He seeks no other recompense and, indeed, there can surely be no highEr reward for his services.

A course of six lectures on " First Aid to the Injured " will be given by Dr. A. B. Leakey, M B., Ch. B., on Tuesday eveni[lgs commencing Tuesday, October 11th, 1927. in Mora·road Council School, Cricklewood, N.W.2 ; ladies, 7.30 p.m., gentlemen, 8.30 p.m. Early application for enrolment should be made as the number in each class is limited. Fee fer examination 3S. 6d. Full particulars may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary: Am bulance Officer Edw. W. Jackson, 36, Rutland Park Mansiom, Willesden Green, N.W.2.

Ophthalmic Hospital, Jet usalem.

THE friends of the Order will be sorry to hear that the recent earthquake in Palestine severely the Ophthalmic Hospital at J ETusalem. It was accorOlogly decided by the Chapter·G:neral, with the approval of H.R H. the Duke of Connaught, tht. Grand Prior, to issue an appeal as under to Members and of Order and their friends for the purpose of ralSlng a speClll fund for repairing the damage a nd carrying out necessary extensions at the Hospital.

"To all Members and Associates of the Order,

It will be a matter of great regret to members of the Order to learn that the recent earthquake in Pale5tine bas sev.I!rely injured the fa1)ric of the Hospital of the Order at Jerusalem. In order to repai r this dama.ge a very considerable sum of money Will be required. Furthermore the Order feel that while th is essential replration is being effected the opportunity should be taken of carrying out long overdue works of development and construction which are necessary to enable the Hospital to continue its work effi ci ently for the benefit of the sick and suffering at the original home of the Order.

I desire to impress on mem bers of the 0 rder the very great value of the work which is being done by our Hospital. In this connection it wIll be of interest to all m e mbers of the Order to read the following extract from a letter from H.E. Field-Marshall Lord PlUmer, British High Comm iss ioner of Palestine, (0 the Chancellor.

I should like to tell you, as Chancellor of the Order of St. John of J erusalern, what wonderful work is being done in Palestine by the Ophthalmic Hospital of the Order in Jerusalem.

The work of the Hospital has been of Olatenal assistance to our Administration, and has sustained British prestige in a manner quit e remarkable. Both countries-Palestine and Transjordan-owe a deep debt of gratitude to the Order.

In order that our pre.stige should be malDtalDed at Its present high level, it s necessary that the damage done b y the earth quak e should be repaired forthwith, and that our accommodation and equipment should be brought up to present day requirements. For this purpo5e it is estimat e d that a sum of £30,000 will be required.

I therefore confidently appeal to all members of the Order and their friends to do their utmost to raise this sum

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hoped that the friend s of the Ord er will the appea l their e arnest and sympathetic consideration.

ChEques and postal orden shouid be made p lpbl e to "Hosp i tal Special Fun d " and crossed W e strni:1.st er Bank, Ltd, and should be forwarded to the Hon S.:!cretary Ophthalmic Hospital of the Ord e r, St. John's Glt e, Clerkenwell, L')ndon, E C. I.

------.--.-----Order's Film.

IT is gratifying to rep ort that th e ab we FIlm is having a wonde rful r e c e ption wh e rever it is

One (fficer writes : -" The Film proved a grea t attraclion and was greet e d with cheers ."

The SUPP :Ht given to this new venture by centres an d brigade units, and last but not least ci:1. e ma manage s, L most encouraging and augurs well for the Cuturf:'.

All dat es up to th e end of have bee n allott<:d. Centres or D ivi sions r e quiring the Fdm in th N t w Year should consult the ir local cin e ma and mak e early applicati o n to th e S S J ohn Am b ulanc e Brigad e' S J n hn's Glte.

The Fdm is about I,::!50 ft. in l " n g tr, and tak e rou gh y 20 minutts to scr ee n. It fea tur e s .-

H. R.H. the Duk of Connau ,ght KG St. John '" Gs.tf', London i Proce3sion of the Knights of John in their historical cloaks, and headed by toc Choir of tb t. Chap e l Royal HampstL.ad Heath on a blnk ho li day Air Pageant at Hendon; turn-out of the L ') ndon Fire:: Brigade and rescue work ; St ee pleclnsiog ; Insp ection of Prince of Wales District by Lord Mayor of London in slate robes; Parad e of poor children pn:p uat o ry to outing. Also many other items of int e r es t to th - g em ral public.

The Film is suitab ly titled throu g hout Applications are b e ing for a sec o nd IO.ln of th e Film, but at the moment it is regretted this cannot be p e rmitt e d, owin g as stated to many d emands being rectived.

As pr e viously advis e d thfTe ar e no hire fe e s, and out ward carriag e is paid by headquart e rs. The only exp,=nse is th e carriage back to headquarters.

Colours of the Order of St. John.

GR AND PRIOR. "

H M. the King, th e Sovereign Head has graciously sent a donation , and H R. H. the Grand Prior and H R H. the PI inc e ss Royal have also give n th e fund their financial support.

Since the issue of the app:al the following sums have been given or promised:-

Sir Charles Hyde, Bt., O B E., £ r,oo::> Lieut.G .:n Sir Aylmer and L1dy Hunt er- W e ston , £500 ; Sir Hugh Reid, Bt., C. B E., .£"500 ; W H Ambrose, £ L05 ; Sir William Mitchell COlts, 1st., K.B.E., £105; W. M. Will, £105; the Earl of Scarbrough, G B.E, K.C.13., &c, £ roo; Brig.-Gen. Sir Henry Pellatt, c.V.O, £roo; Sir Charles Nail-Cain, Bt., £[00; Mrs. C. Dunbar, £ 1 00; C. E. Heath, 0 B E , £ 100; Sir Robut Harv t y, £52 JO O ; the Viscount e ss Harcourt, G B E., £50; 1\11 5S Gilstrap £50 M ajo r J. R. WStrren, M.C., £50.

Many small e r sums have been received and it is

AT a r l cent m e eting of the Chlp'er - G n eral it was dtcid ed that the c)lours of t'1e O i der should be available fo r members of th e O der of th e J ohn Ambulance A'5soci · tion and of the St John Ambulance B igade in the for m of ties, mu ffi' rs, knitted wraps, sw pat e rs and bl az Tnes e c o lours (black and whit e wilh a n a rrow red l i ne) have bee n r e gistered and can ob : a i ned from Messrs. Simpson an d E iwards, 98, S o uthamp ton Row, Rus H:1l Square', Londo n, W. C. I, hut persons desiring to purchase th tm must firs t obtain written from the S e cretary of the Order a t St. John's G.lte, Cl e rkenw el l, Llodon, E C. I, or the loc al C e ntre or B ra nch of the St. John Ambulanc e cr Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Members of th e Order should apply to the Secretar y of th e O :de r, The Ch lncery, S :. JJhn's G lt e, Clerkenwell , Lontjon, E.C I.

M e mbers of th e Association to the Hon. of the local C'; nt rc or Branch or to the Chief Secretary o f

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th e Association at St. John's Ga te and members of the Br iga d e to the Superintendent of th e local Corps or Di visio n, or to the Secretary of the Brigade at S1. John's G.l te.

St. John Christmas Card.

;\ (HRlSTl\IAS Card, specially d esig ned and printed in colo urs fLf th e of m ;;' mbers of the Order, the St. John Amb ulance Associatiofl, acd th e St. John Ambulance Brig ade, has been prepared, and can be obtained from the D e par t ment at St. John's Gate.

Price with envelopls, 65 per post free. A disco unt of 15 p:r cent. will be allow( d on orders for three deze n and over.

Orders, accompan ed by a remittanc p should be s e nt a ea rly as possible.

St. John Ambulance Association in India.

T E annual gc:nerdl of the St. John Ambulance Asso ci dtton and th e In rllan R e d Cross S o ciety wa s held on JL.ne 2..j. h, with th e VIC,-rl)Y in the chair. The annual rfpo rt the St. J J hn Ambulance Association stated th at 1,130 cours e s of Instruc i o n hl1d bc!en held at 316 stations, anj that there hld be.:n an locr c ise of about 42 per cent. In t h e number of pers o ns tra in ed in first aid, as compared with I 9::! 5; gratIfying progress had betn mad e also in exte nding knowledg !_ of home nurs ng, hygiene and sani· tation

Ambulance trainin ,:j was now being recognised more widely as a v.iluable p at of education; i::l twelve provinces it had betn introduc t d into the CUrriculum of the police force, and the Railway Board was considering a proposal to ado pt it (or its men. All-India ambulance competitions o;! coming widely popular.

The report of the Indian Red Cr oss Society contai ned a refe r e nce to the new scheme for supervising soldiers inv?lid ed out of the Indian AI my. Th.! Society appealed for a n increase in memb e nhip; it was mentioned that in 19 2 6 it had only fi"e thcusand members, as comp :ued with two and a half million in Japan. branches were invite d to establish travelling dispensaries for service in rural areas.

\. strlkiflg illustration was given of the valuable work rende red tu pilgrims by the op e ning of a fully (quipped hospi tal at Hardwar. This instituti o n, with its fOlty beds, reCei ved a number of patients; in it numerous cp;,ra tions wei e performed, .:1Dd s tr etch e r-bearers provided for eme rg -. ncies.

HOSPITAl SATURDAY FUND DIVISION.-The ano nymou s donor of the" Flo rence Trophy" has kindly forwarded a ha ndsome memento for pre se ntation to th e winner. The mem b f rs of the Division wish to thank the donor for his, or he r, great kindn e ss.

Th e co PLUMBER &.: JOURNAL OF HEATING"

18 m onthly) is THE paper for all progressive tradesTQ:n - Publishing Office -46. Cannon Street E.C 4.

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

WE have pleasure in giving a photograph of the handsome silver trophy "The Atblone Bowl" which has been pres e nted for competition in the Great Western Railway by th e Rt Hon. The Earl of Athlone, G.C.B , G.c. M.G.,

Th e " Earl of Athlone " Bo\':l, pr esented for Divisional Competition in First-Aid Recruitment.

etc., in recognition of kindnesses and courtesy received at the hands of Great Western Railway employees.

The trophy is to be awarded annually to the A. mbulance Division which has the highest percentage of certificates (first awards to total examination awards. In this way t will d o ubtless prov e a real incentive to t he enrolmen t of " new blood 11 in the ambulance movem ent. T AUNTON.

A real veteran in the ambulan ce cause has reCEntly retired from th e G.W.R. Eervice in th e person of Mr. J. R')ost, of the Engineering Department, Taunton

Mr. Roost is one of the oldest members of the G.W.R. ambulance movement and has been associattd with Taunton and district ambulance claSS ES for 34 years, during 13 cf which he has acted as an instructor; and, bEsides rai waymen, a large number of police, boy red -cross w o rkers and others have learnt first aid under his tuition.

He holds the G. W.R. Compan} :> gold medal with bar, and the quarter· century medal for 25 years first aid tfficiency. As long ago as 1913 he was selected as a Serving Brother of the 01 der of St. John of Jerusale m in recognition of his services to th e movement.

Mr. Roost has been made the rec ipie nt of a gold watch by his ambulance colleagues at Taunton at the hands of Dr. W. B. Winckworth, who in eulogistic terms of the valuable services which Mr. Roost had rendered to the first aid cause in the Taunton district.

Mr. Roost is leaving England to take up residence in

Lancing, Michigan, U S.A., where he has five sons and a daughter living. SWINDON.

The S windon Class held its annual meeting recently, w:1en there was a large attendance under the presidency of Mr. C. T. Cuss, one of the vice-presidents.

Mr. L. G Bretch, the honorary secretary, submitted an annual report which was encouraging to all and which disclosed the fact that the class was steadily advancing.

Dr. Bennett, the popular class lecturer, was re-elected, as were the President) Mr. C. B. Collett, and the vicepresidents with the addition of Messrs. F. H, Dashwood, J. E. Bogguley, and F. T. Willis. .,

The Committee congratulated Mr. G. CullIng, their Chairman, upJn his election as a Serving Bro!her of V t nerable Order of St. John and accord(d their apprecIation of the G.W.R. Company's action in placing new premises at their disposal as an Ambulance Room and Llbrary.

The class continues to furnish personnel for the local Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Bucks County Centre.

AT the Slough Police Station on September 7th the Chid Constable of Buckinghamshire-Maj '1 r Otway Mayne, c.B. E , presented Certificates, Vouchers, Medallions and L'lbels gained by mem bers of the Bucks Constabulary and of the Slough Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

In addressing the meeting the Chief Constable said how much he welcomed the close CO-opu..ltion between the Brigade and Police and congratulated th e lattt r on fact that upwards of 8S per cent. of the Bucks Police WEre qualified to r e ndtr first aid to the injured. He t.wo recent cases in d fferent parte; of the county 10 whIch constables had distinguished themselv s The accidents were serious ones and in both cac;es the constables who had had to improvise splints, etc, were highly commended by the doctors to whom the patients were taken.

Major Otway Mayne congratulated the Slough Division of the Brigade on the efficiency and enthusiasm of its Officers and men and added that he considered it a great privilege to be asked to pres e nt the awards earned by its members.

At the close of the presentation, on the proposal of Supt. H. Smith, Sf'conded by Mr. W. Scott-Evans, County S:cretary of the Centre, a hearty vote of thanks was accord e d to Major O:way Mayne.

Death of S/Sergt. J. T. Churcher.

WE regret to announce the death of S!S ergt. J. T. Churcher of No. J (St John's Gate-) Division, at the wonderful age of 83 Registered as No. I of No. I District, S!Sergt. Churcher was a Serving Brother of the Order which to the day of his death he served faithfully and efficiently for a pEriod of more than 38 years , He to:>k his FIrSt Aid Certificate in 1886 and his Nursing in I890; and he joined the Brigade in 1889. Officers and S( rgelnts (If No. D; vision escorted the funeral procesfion to Abney Park Ct:metery where the interment took place.

AI D- Septem ber 1927.

Officers' Training Course."

Organised for O(ficers alld M ember s of Central Area No. (Prince of Wales') Distrid, Sf A .B

(Continued from page 33.)

LE CTURE NO 3 MEDICAL

ADMINISTRATION.

By R, CONNON ROBERTSON,

L.M.S.S A.,

District Surgeo n flo I District, S 1 A B,

THE Brigade is an organisation which offers its hel p without fee on all public occasions and is a sp cia\ fo rm of Public Medical Service, consistipg, as it do-:s, of surgeon s and tmin f. d laymt n and laywomen.

G Regulations recognises throughout the deb t which the Brigade owes to its surgeons, and allocates t e them when on Public Duty full responsibility for treatmen t of patients. There was a time in No. I District when th e influence of the surgeons was ntgliglb\e and when m E. dic al administration pass e d almost entirely under lay cont rol through slackness on the part of the senior surgeons.

Fortunately this state of affairs no (:Xist') ; and to-day medical men figure prominently on the Staff as Assistant Commissi oners, an arrang e m nt, whic h, in my opinion, has helped to produc e a higher stat e of efficiency WIthi n the District. It has been said that" 'he strength oj the Brigade is ill th e Divisional!lllil. 1\') pr oof of this experience teach e s us that t 11: more active th t..: Divisional Surgeon, th e more efficient is the Division and the more ready for performance of l)ublic Dutit's, wh ich, after all, is the real object of existence of the Brigade.

MEDICAL PERSONNEL.

Consideration of Medical Administration directs ou att e ntion to the various grades of surgeons and their specia duties.

DI VI SIONAL SUR G EON.

He is the senior officer of the Division of which h e has m e dical charge He is respons ible for instruction in Fint Aid and Nursing, and is expected, whenever p)ssiblt, to turn out for Public Duty with his Division, th e memb er of which naturally prefer to have th eir own surgeon ip medical charge of their station. For this purpose (and in compl i ment to his D iv is ion) uniform is e ss e ntial ; and, though in the sad bad days, to which I have alr pady referred, such uniforms were very few and far betwe e n, I record with pleasure that during the last four years (whic h period covers the term of (ffice of my predecessor Dr. Corbet Fletcher and myself) practically all surgeo ns appointed to Divisions in No. I District hav e elected to wear Brigade uniform.

The Divisional Surgeon as senior mem ber is appoint ed by General Regulations Chairman of the Committe e, which in an effici ent Division is activ a in giving voice to the wishes of mem and should work in clos est c ooperation with the Divisional Superintendent who hol ds executive command. He should urge all members of Ambulance Divisions to take the Nursing C e rtificate of and to include this subj e ct in their Annu al

• This se tie s of lectu res \\ hen completed will probably be available in pamphlet form.

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Re-ex amination; and to this end he should periodical (I sugge st once in two years) le:ctures in Nursing. For Nursing Divi!'ions it is most advisable that the surge on should have the assistance of a Nursing Officer wh o as a State Registered Nurse assists with instruction. In thi s connection I would be remiss in my duties if I d id not pay tribute to num ber of qualified medical women \I ho in these rE.c ent times have joined as Divisional Surgeon s, and who are rendering spl e ndid service to their DiviS IOns and the District.

These officers-whether Surgeons or Nursing Officers -s hould , for hon l) ur of their Divisions, be careful to keep tbemse lv es "rfficient" as laid down in Gen e ral RegulatIOns This reminds me that many D i visional Surgeons los their" efficiency" for the year through non-attendance at the Annual District Inspection, and forget that, wh En such absence is du e to professional (or other important) dutie s, they may ohtain Exemption by addressing a letter of Expla nation and exc use: to me as District Surgeon. Further, they should check the Divisional Records (B.F.I) each year to ensure that their drills are duly recorded.

The Divisional Surgeon (if mem ber of a Corps) is re po nsible to his immediate senior, the Corps Surge on 01 the District Su rgeon who repr e sents the Commis51.ne r. CORPS SUR GEON.

He s the senior officer of the Corps, of which in N c. Dis trict there are three-London Post Office, S o uth Metropo litan Gas Co and Walthamstow. He supervises the medical work within the Corps and should see that the DiVisio nal Surgeons of the Corps carrying out their d ltles properly; th at th e Annual Re-examinations of the 1 Ivi sions are being held regularly; and that the calls for Sl .!oon s in charge of Puhlic Duties are being met satisfacto lly. H e should work in close co· operation with the C( rps Sup e rintendent whC', with his help in lectures a re-examinations, may be successful in spreading the influe nce of the COl p3 and in establishing new Divisions WIthin the Corps. As Corps Surgeon he is p::msible to his imme diate senior, th e District Surgeon.

D ISTR ICT S URGEO N.

He is the senior surgeon of the District of which, under the C o mmission! r , he has medical charge. He supervi ses generally the work of Cor p3 and Divisional Surgeon s and is directly responsible to the Commissiontr who refer s all medical mattel s to him. He considers appli cations for appointment of surgeons, explains to candidates the duties and responsibilities attaching to their proPJsed offi c e, and in due course count e rsigns their appointments for submission to the Commissioner. He supervises the me dical arrangements of all Public Duties, and approves applica tions for Annual Re-examinations of all Divisions within the District. In addition, he may give lectures to Divisi ons which are without surgfOns and otherwise assist them in their difficulties; but he does not keep a supply of surge ons up his sleeve for distribution among such Divisi ons.

MEDICAL DUTIES.

To th e Medical Staff are allotted the duties of instrucby lectures, demonstratiom, &c., and of re-examination, Since all members of Brigade have already obtained the qualifying certificates of the Association. To it also falls the su pervision of medical work on Public Duty.

LECTURES.

An official course of lectures in First Aid, given by the

AID.- 6r

Divisi<..nal SUI geun and starting in the edrly autumo, is valuable as a refresher for the members of the Division and also as means of qualification fo r awaiting to the Brigade. For Nursing Divisions th( re is al!'io need for an annual cou rse of lectures in Nursing, since both certificates are required before admission to a Nursing Division and both subj e cls must be passed in the annual re examination. For Ambulance Divisions such a course is not usually possible each yc ar because members, and especially recruits, must be thoroughly trained in drill without which an organised body such as the Bligade cannot do its work properly; and for these I bave already ted a course of lecture in Nursing in alternate

The great advantage of Divisional Lectures is that tbe classes are usually small and that individual attention is therefore available for all members. Further, it is often a good plan to allot a recruit to a mem ber of the Division who, being hdd responsible for th e candidate's advance in knowledge, increases his (or her) knowledge by teaching the recruit.

RE - EXAMINATION.

The annual re-examination of m e mbe J s of Brigade below rank of Corps Officer is an important item in Brigade " efficiency 11 and excuse therefrom can only be obtained for prolonged illness as proven by m e dical cntificate. It is needless to add that illness must be very prolonged bE fore excuse from re-examination is granted.

During the War period, re-examinations by surgeons of their own Divisions or even by surgeons unacqu'1inted with Brigade worK were often allowe.d; but to-day General Regulations are strictly enforced in No. I District and the cfficial re-examination of a Division mmt be conducted by a Brigade surgeon other than the surgeon attached to the Division.

Such re examination should be held before July 3 [st. Llter in the year the Divisional Surgeon may be with consent of th e District to conduct <.I Supplementary Re -e xamination (or members who were unav c ida bl y absent from (or failed to pass the tests in) the Official Reexamination.

It is no part of duties of District or Area Headquarters to provide a surgeon for the Divisional Re-examinatlOn; and the right method of procedure is (or the Superintendent, in conjunction with the Surgeon, to make the mcessary arrangements. Further, experience proves that an excellmt plan is for two Divisions to work together and to make an interchange of surgeons for their re-examinations: but such exchange should be varied year by year so that members may profit by variation of examiner and methods in

Arrangements being completed, formal application for approval of District Surgeon is forwarded through the Assistant Commissioner. In this connection difficulty oft e n arises b(cause many Supelintendents forget that success in Brigade Re examination entitles members to Association awards and that the applications are forwarded to the latter organisation for sanction and complttion of records. They fail, therefore, to supply full particulars in their applications on which the names and addresses of Superintendent and Examining Surgeon must appear together with numbers of candidates, place, date and time of examination.

Pu BLIC DUTIES.

The surgeon on arrival takes over entire control of ambulance station as far as mEdical matters are concernEd apd gives such inslructions as he considt.rs necessary for

"elfare of patitnts within the station. this fnd .he shculd ure that the equipment of the station (\DcludlOg and is in good order.

Surgeons sometim{s complain that services are seldom rp.quired on public duty, and that BrIgade m.em btrs can always do what is necessary. The value of this argument is negatived became, given a large and there may arise at any moment an which the skiPed attention of a qualified medIcal practitIOner, and without such help, the Brigade may be let down in its' voluntary contract with the public and the police (or other) authority.

In conclusi on, the Brigade a Publrc MedIcal consisting of surgeons and trained lay 10. thiS order. It owes its life to its surgeons and Its conllOued existence equally to its medical ar.d lay members since both sections depend the one upon the other j and is a breakdown in Medical Administration, the Bngade IS crippled in its voluntary efforts to serve. the community. On this account the clos e st between the and EXfcutive branches of our public medical is at all times essential; and on behalf of the surgeons of No. 1 District, I am proud that I can pledge their loyal support.

(To be continued.)

Isolation in Rhyme.

By A. Hansley Smith, Lady SuP!, Croydon Divisioll 5 J.A R

If you have caught the lV/lOoping coug/t You shortly it will rue.

For as you count the weeks that pass The whoops must stop for two. And then before you mix with folks And feel yourself alive, You start to count the weeks again For 1,2,3,4,5.

That horrid fever TYPhus, Britain Hopes to s( e no more.

But should it come, the weeks of I number four. )

I f you f om Mumps and Chicken pox And Measles \\ ould be fr ee, The weeks that you will have to wait Are generally three.

Scarlet ftver is a nuisance, With friends you must not mix

Until, in quite a normal case, The weeks have numbered six, But should discharge from ear, nose, throat, Continue for a space, You then must wait t lJl it has stopped, Before you show your face.

Al D.- CSeptember, I927-

St. John J\mbulance Srigade.

Brigade Appointments, Etc.

AUGUST, 1927

The Acting Cbi c; f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.

NO.1 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. N. Burton, 27727

TO BE OOUNTY SURGEON.

NO.3 (E.\STERN) DISTRICT.

Corps Surgeon Leslie WlOter Dryland, L.R C.P., County of Northampton, 3 <) 27

TO BE CORPS SUPT.

No. 5 DISTRICT. Corps Officer Percy John Evans, Longton and District Cor ps, 29 2 7

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Supt. Thomas Pickering, Liverpool Corps, 4 S 27

Arthur Andrew J:lckson, Crewe Corps, 22627 Corpl. William John Roberts, " "

CarpI. Wm. Thomas Miller,,, "

Sup'. WIJliam Edward Corps, 26.S '2.7

Supt. Reginald Loft Gulliver, Liverpool Corps, 59"27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Offi.:er Fred Bottomley, \\'orsborough and Dist ric t Corp5, 10 8 27

Victor Thomas Butler, L.M S. (Staff:;. ) Railway Corps, 26l5.27

TO lJE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

NO.2 DISTRICT

Kenneth Anderson, M.B, lVI.R.C.S, L R.C.P., Banwell D 1sion, 28727

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

James T. Desmond O'Rafferty, M.R.C.S., L R C. P Daven r y Nursing Division, orthampton Corps. 25 8.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Benjamin Mitchell, M .B., C.;\I , Egremont Division, 48 27

Bertram Marriott Bennett, M D, Ch.B., Everton DiVisi on, Liverpool Corps, 25 8.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

James Cuddigan, M.B., B.Ch , Oller ton Div isio n, 268 27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Charles C. Elliott, M.D., Ch.B., M.RC.S, L R C.P., Seaford Nursing Division, 2.8.27

Mrs. Lorna Elliott, M.B., Ch.B., Seaford Nursing ['ivis ion, 282 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Daniel Owen Twining, M.RC.S., L.R.C.P., Salcombe and District D i vision, 9 5 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

John Coxhead Cook, L.M .S. S.A., L S.A., Clacton·on-Sea Division, 4927

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Am bulance Officer James Haslam, L.M.S. Railway Division, Bol ton Corps, 3 r 8.27

Ambula nce Officer John Ramsdale, BootIe Division, Liverpool Corps, 5 9 2 7

Charles Samuel Costigan, M.B.E., Everton Oivisi:m, Liverpool Corps, 25827

NO.5 DISTRICT.

George Bea-d Tristram, Ollerton Division, 28.8.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

F rederick Ernest Hugh Clothier, Ea5tbourne Division, 24827

A mbulance Officer David Richard Cha'field, Re:ihill DIVision, Dorn' of Reigate Corps, 3927

A mbulance Officer II all y George Whibley, Tunbridge Wells Division, 27827

NO.9 DISTRICT.

A mbulance Officer Charles Jenkinson, Pen lance Div;sion, 1. 10 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Al1 bulance Officer Leonard Gordon Simpson, Letch worth DiVision, JO 8 27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

A yce Nutler, Brierfield Nursing Division, 1.827

No.8 DISTRICT.

rsing Ufficer .\Iice El zabeth Flockton, Keighley ursing DiviSion, 727

A ne H ley, Coole Nursing Division, 268 27 No. C) DI':;fRICT.

L.. dy Ambulance Ofli cer l\label Susan Avery, Plymouth Central ;\"ursing DIVISion, 38.27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFiCER

No. DISTRICT.

Sf rg eant Sidney Francis Edwards, 194 (Normand Road) Di\ Ision, South 1\1 et. Gas Co. Corps, 108.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Serg eant \\'dltam James Bromfield, Bournemouth Division, J S 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Geo rge \Voodler, Division, 37.27

Corp l. William Dugdale, Great Harwood Division, Accrington Corps, 4 8 27

J oh n Jackman, Egremont Division, 22.827

C:or pl. Norman Fitton, Gorton Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 15 S ::q

T ho mas Fisher, \\'Idnes Division, 6927

Wil ham Latchford, Everton Division, Liverpool Corps, 5927

l or pl. Herbert Robey, L.M.S. Railway Division, Bolton Corps, 31 8.27

Cor pl William Entwistle, L :'II.S. Rail\\ay Division, Bolton Corps, 3 (.8 27

S erg t. Fred Taylor, Rawtenstall DiVision, 25 827 NO·5 DISTRICT.

W alt er Flint, Ollerton Division, 28827

lI arold Browes, Dronfield Division, 268.27 No. 8 DISTRICT.

Corpl. Walter Andrew Dine, Eastbourne Division, 24827 NO·9 DISTRICT.

D onald Mel ntyre, Penzance Division, 7.9 27

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFIOER. NO·9 DISTRICT.

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TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER.

NO.8 DI STRICT.

Charles Clifton Hayward, Ashford Town D;vision, 6.927 No. 10 DISTRICT.

James Campbell Cheed, Clacton on-Sea D; vi5ion, 21.7.27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CA DETS. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Wdllam Metcalf, B A.T. and I(irkdal e Division, Liverpool Corps, 5.9 27

NO.9 DI STRICT.

Corp!' Ernest John Harris, Plymouth Central Division, Bora' of Plymouth Corps, 12 1.17

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFICER FOR CADETS. NO.5 DI'TRICT.

Ada Sto:t, Keighley Nursing Division, 29727

TO BE CORPS SERGEANT MAJOR.

Alfred Jones, Crewe Corps, 22627

TRANSFERRED.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Supt. H. Holmes, Burton No. I D ivision, transferred to llltoxeter Division, 29827

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. 1\1. Avery and Lady Cadet Officer :'IIrs. B. May from Plymouth Co-operative Nursing Division to Plymouth Central Nursing Division, 3827

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. I DISTRICT.

Supt. S. Huggins, Blrnet Division, 4.627

No. S DISTRICT.

Corps Officer F. Charlesworth, L.M.S. (Staffs.) Railway Corps, 30 5. 2 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Supt. R Quick, Penzance Division, 30927

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Lady District Officer Miss A. A. Bohan Coulcher, 8 827

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer K. M. Bates, Croydon Nursing Div ision, I 927

NO.3 (WESTER1\") DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer E. Black, Rugby Nursing Division, 882 7

Divisional Surgeon A. P. Phillip3, City Tramways Division, Birmingham Corp" 25 827

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. D. S. Lee, Pontefract Nursing Division, I r.8.27

Lady Supt. S. Yates, Goole Nursing Division, 298.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer F. Watson, y'P.I. Nursing Division, Hull Corp" 98 27

CHANGE OF NAME

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Thornton-le-Fylde Division renamed Thornton and Cleveleys Division, 4827

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No. 1 DISTRICT

No. 19 7 Clapham Depot (So uth Metropolitan Gas Co.) Division, 5 8 27

THO SE AMBULANCES !-Richmond is in the throes (f an agitation for a ntw borough ambulance. When Kingston's hurrielly-purchased ambulance was being criticised by members of the town council, Richmond's appliance, a gift from the Red Cross Society, was te'd up oS a model of what an ambulance should be, and It was that Kingston's was of the same type.

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No. DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer William Thomas Leach, No. 19' 5 South

M et. Gas Co. :::orps, 8.1.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Fred Hardy, Egremont Division, 22.8.27

Alexander MacDonald, Widnes Division, 6.9.27

Be atr ice A. May, Plymouth Central Nursing Division, 3 8 2 7 No·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Marg,aret Deans, Leamington Nursing Division, 'Warw ickshire Corps, 49 2 7 NO·5 DISTRICT.

Mary Chrtstopher Batley, Halton Nursing Division, 268 27 No. 6 DISTRICT.

Ma r y Gibb5, Peel House Nursing Division, Hull Corps, 2.8.27

o 19 ..j. (B Section) SCluth Metropolitan G.lS Co.) D ivi sion, 88.27

No 6IN (P urIey Oaks) Nursin?" D ivisio n, 8927

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Stanton Ironworks Division, 6927

Babbington Colliery Division, 2.927

New Edlington Nursing Division, 258.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Newcastle Tramways Division, 18.8_27

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED. NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT

Ru gby Cadet Ambulance D ivi sion, 14.8,27 NO.9 DISTRICT.

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object lesson to the ju nior members who had nevu seen actua dlsc;ections of the main arteries. Sergeant Harris was on ea ch occas ion cordially thanked for an interesting aftern()on, thre e hours of wh ich sped all too quickly though most profi ably.

No. 4 District.

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NELSON - The annual Ambulance Competition for the "W Memorial Shield was held on August teams from the following Divisions taking part: I3rierfield, Colne A, Co lne H, !\:urow(ord, Foulridge, Chorley, Horwich a nd Accringt('ln. The w: nning team was Brierfield, with Colne B 5eco nd place and Barrowford third.

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Division, which was not yet in uniform. He was also delighted to inform them that his old friend, D. R. H. Read ( Corps Surgeon of the Hanley and District Corps) had consented to accept a position on his staff as County Surgeon, District Officer Evans, on behalf of Dr. Arlidg-e, thanked the Commissioner for h is kind remarks regarding his health.

DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. OCTOI3ER, 1927.

LI Vrl..RPOOL,- On the occasion of the Vl51t of the ir Majest ies the KlOg and QJeen on July the members of the Livupool Corps, with the co·operation of the B lrkenhe ad Corps and Waterloo D ivisions, under the command of Co rp , Supt. Brevet Colonel G. C. E. Simpson, O.B,E " T,D ,F.R.G,S were in charge of 23 amb:.llance stations. with ea c h of wh ich patrols were connected, I n L iverpool the heldq u lTters wer e at St. George's Hall, where ne c essary nursing materials (or serious cases were provided, while at Gladstone Do ck, th e Mersey Docks and Harbour Board prov ided six stations an d fitted them with electric light, hot and cold water and oth er conveniences, and with nurslOg mater ia l for serious cases. There were on duty 7 medIcal offi : ers, II corp, and diV Isional offi cers, 8 nurs ing offi c ers. 123 men, and 75 ambulan ce sisters, making a total of 224 The casualties treated nunbered 100, none of which, fortunately, were of a serio us nature.

I n addition to the provision made by tho Corp;:>rations cf Liverpool and BootIe and the Mersey Do cks and Harb our Board, the Lz'verjJool Daily Post and EC/LO k ndly pro vid ed an

The I ndiv dual Nursing Competition for the" Mary Wilklns on" Trophy was held on the samp. day, the results be ing: J ,Miss Archer, Blackpool; 2nd, Miss McClelland, Chorley; 3 d, MISS Bottomley, I3la c kplol ; 4 th, Mrs, Pahyt, Bradford.

Commission Colonel Tr imble, C.B" C.M,G, presented t1 e pr'zes and thanked the judg e s for the gr eat trouble they hnd taken in judging and preparing the tests. He congratulated the winners and TO, 4 District for the effi ci ency that was alwa ys show n on these occasions.

N 5 District.

The a nnual inspection of the Divisions in the North St fiordshire area took place on Aug-ust 28th, at Wolstanton.

The Officer was 1\1r. S. W. J\lalkin, Commiss io ner.

Among those were Dr J. F. Arl idg e (A ssistant Com missioner of the area ) and 1-) iss Arl dge, Distr ic t Offi cer C. E E\'am, COl ps SUI g eon Dr, Read ( Hanley and Distrir.:t (orp;), Divisional Smgeons Dr. E. R, Uoyd ( Cresswell) and 1'. C. Peale (Sto ke ); Corps Officers George T. Boulton

MORLEV, A notable event in the history of the Churchwell D ivision of the Morley and D is trict Corps took place on Saturday afternoon, when new head quarters were opened in Dryfield Place by Corps Superintendent Alderman J. Harrop, of Morley.

This, it is confidently expected, will mark a definite development in ambulance work in the village. The new headquarters are part of old premises formerly known as the Work ing Men's Club, and these have been smartly decorated and furnished by members of the Div isi on, and are very conven iently close to the main road

S HEFFIELD.- The Brigade Film was shown at all performances last week at the Union Street Picture Palac e, Sheffield, by the courtesy of the Manager, Mr. L. Shaw. During the week over 25 ,000 people saw this film, and it is pleasing to note that although there was a very interesting programme, this Brigade Film received more applame than any other film shown , There were two Corps Parades during the week, accom-

SQUAD DRILL FOR NU RSING DIVISIO NS ,

The like Nursing Divisions to arrange dUrIng the WInter, for theIr members to have some squad drill instead of leav :ng it until just before the Annual InspectIon. ' D is tri ct Sergt.-Maj)r James El am will be prepared to att end to take these drills.

It would be possible for Divisions near each other to com b ine for this purpose.

CLASSES IN FIRST AID AND HOME NURSIXG.

The Commis sio ner will be glad if Superintendents and members in charge of Ambulance and N ursing Divisions will be good enJugh to advise him of any classes in First Aid and Home are running in their neighbJurhood, as IS most useful, as er.quiries are received from Ime to tJ[r.e from persons who are anxious to attend classes in the s e subj ects.

DISTRICT C OM PETITIONS.

The Order has struck a medal to commemorate the granting of a Charter the Pilgrimage made last year.

, Mr. H. Plrle·Gordon, KnIght of Grace of thl'! Order, has kmdly presented one to be gIven as a pr iz e at our District Competitions. The ComnJissioner has decided that the competitor gaining the highest number of p oints in the" Sleath Gent Cup " Competition shall receive it. The Commissioner will give a similar medal to the winner of the I, Nursing Challenge Bowl. "

( Signed ) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M. D, ( Lt.-CoL ). Commissioner, IMPORTANT NOTICE.

are. requested, when sending newspaper cuttlDgS of theIr meetmgs, etc., to give the date of publ ic ation of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

- On July 30th and aga in on August 6th, by klOd permiSSIon of the Dean, Sergeant W, Hartis of No. 30 Division took a large party of members of Central Area through the of Lond?n Hospital Medical College and ' in able fashlOn desc nbed vanous models and specimens to wh ich he d irected notice. He drew particular attention to the positions of arteries and their pressure points, a most useful

The A nnual I nspe c t io n of the os 2, 8 and 12 Districts by Commissioner E A. Richards at Sandhurst Military College.

ample supply of paper drinking c ups for all stations, whde t he Prescot and Hel sb y Cable Company lent their ambula nce wagon.

KESWICK -An American visitor, Mr. G. B Wilc ox , accorr panied by h is sister and a friend, v. ere ascending th e {ront face of Castlehead when by some mischance he slip ped and fell on the screes which a-e just below the h ighest p art o{ the cl imb . These screes a re of composed loose debris which li e at an angle of 45 degrees from the level. The mater ia l is so loose that there IS no sure (o o thold, and it is most diffi cult to negotiate a ay across or up them.

The Ambulance Brigade, along with Dr. Crawfurd, were notIfied and were soon on the spot. The position was so d lffi· cult that Dr. Crawfurd had himself to be supported while he applied the splints to th,e fractured thigh. It was imposs ible to descend or ascend WIth the loaded stretcher and it ha d to be slowly negotiated across the face of the stones unt il a better foothold could be obtained, the bearers having o be to prevent a further a...:cident. After much d ifficult work it was at last possible to get on firmer ground, and he stretcher bearers were able to descend to the roadway and he patient was taken to the Cottage Hospital.

The rescue party consisted of nr. Craw(urd and Pri vates Rowlinson, Charters, Craghill, Gowling and Barnes.

The Annual I nspection of Nos. 2, 8 and I Districts by Commissioner E A. Richards at Sandhurst Millitary Cc llege. (Hanl ey and D istric t Corps), W. Hughes and F. Charlesworth (Nort h Staffs. Ra ilwa y Corp,), E. E. Dudley and P. J. Evans (Long ton and District Corps), W. Chesterton (Biddu lph and Distric t Corps), Corps Sergeant-Major F Brassington (No rth S affs Railway Corps), Divisional Superintendents S. Hancock (Pur slem), J. W. Heap ( Tunstall ), K, N. H. Banks ( Hanley), J, H. Banks ( Wolstanton), E. Powell (Bi ddulph), Brooks ( Ford Gree n ), G. Dowler (Adderley Green), J. T. Edwards (Fenton), W. Hamm ersley ( Longton), E. W. Finney (Alsager), C. C. Brow n ( Caldon), J, Hollinshead (C ongleton ), A. Leigh (N ewcastl e), H, IIolmes ( Burton), J. H. Hill (Cheddleton), A, Und erwood (C hesterton ) E. Scrivens ( Halmerend), Ni neteen ambulanc e and two nursing Divisions were on parad e, with a total strength of 445.

The parade was in charge of District Officer C. E. Evans, a.nd was marshalled in order of seniority of Corps and DiviSIons.

Addressing the officers and men, the Commissioner express ed h mself entirely satisfied with the Divisions on parade. The equipment was good, the March Past was excellent, and thIS, his home area, was not behind in the work , He extended best wishes to the recipients of the Service Medals and 1J..lTS, and hoped that the health of the Assistant Commissioner (Dr . J. Arlidge) would improve.

Things were moving in the right direction, he added, and he wa s particularly impressed with the fine qualities of a new

panied by the two bands, with the idea of advertising the film and drawing public attention to the Sheffield Corp:; Flag Day wh!ch the Watch Committee have kindly granted permission to be held on Saturday, September 10th.

The showing of this film has undoubtedly proved of great value to the Brigade work in general, and to the Sheffield Corps in particular,

No. 6 District.

J ARROW,- The Annual Church Parade of the Jarrow Division was held on Sunday, August 21st, to the Presbyterian Church, when several Tyneside Divis ions were represented, and members of the Town Council and a contingent of police were present.

The Rev. John Gray, who was preaching, took his text from the Acts of the Apostles, Chapter XV!., verses 33 and 34. Divisional Supt. H. Hunting was i n command of the Brigade, and after the Service District Officer G. R. Curry, M S.M " placed a wreath on the Cenotaph.

Addressing the members after the servi c e, Superintendent Bunting referred to the work which the Brigade was doing, and the need for financial support. For the year end ng June 30th, the ambulance van had conveyed 685 cases to hospitals and covered 7,968 miles, in addition to lending out nursing requisites.

NE\\"CASTLE·ON-TYNE.-It is of in terest to note that the tramwaymen of Newcastle-who have recently in increasing numbers shown their interest in first-aid work, many of them joining- Ihe Brigade- have now registered their own independent Division, With an initial strength of between 60 and 70. It is antic pated that this figure will be considerably in the near future as the result of a First Aid Class organised by the Tramways Der: o t in the Haymarket.

The desirability of a knowledge of first-aId amongst those err,ployed on vehicles plying for public hi, e being increasingly recogn sed, and the presence of such tramed men on the tramways will doubtless a feeling of confidence in 1he minds of the travelling public.

M JD-D URHAl\f.-On the occasion of Annual Inspection of tne M id- Durl- am Corps on September 3rd, officers and rnmbers enjoyed the open-hearted hnspitality of Coroner John Graham in the grounds of Findon has for many years displayed a keen and practICal mterest m the work of the St. John Amb Ilance Brigade and Association, and the competition for the magnificent Shield presented by him for the County of Durham has been one of the events of the northern ambulance world for the PlSt two years_

The Inspect ing Officer on the 3'd inst. was Assistant Commissioner Stanley Embleton, ",ho was accompanied by Lady District Officer 1\1 rs. J. R. Rit,on. The Parade, under the command of Corps Superintendent T. G Noble, numbered about 200 officel s and mer, and the Band of the Charlaw and Sacriston Division under Sergeant-Maj)r R. Hubber was in attendance. The enli e as£err blage, which included a number of interested spectator!', was entertained to tea by Coroner Graham, who was warmly thanked for his No. 8 District.

AMENDMENT TO DRESS REGULATIONS (Nursing COl ps and Divisions).-Sanction bas been given for Officers and S Isters to wear their dresses 12 inches from the ground instead of 8 ir:ches.

BRIGADE FIUI.-The Superintence'lt of the Guildford Division has reported to Headquarters as follows ;-

" You will be pleased to know that the Film proved a great attraction and was greeted with cheers, and wa'i the cause of many people visitlDg the" Playhouse II who do not usually go there."

The Film has been booked for the followmg DIvIsions; Eastbourne, September 12th to 17th.

Rochester, October 31st to November 5\h. Seaford, December 5th to roth.

FLA G DAys.-The following Divisions have held a Flag Day with the results of collection ;-

'Caterham Division. -Chatham and District Division, £75· £6 6 d Littlehampton DIvISIon, 4 s. 3 Tunbridge Wells Division, £107 I IS. 41. Horsham Division, £ 130 25. lId.

The Corr.missioner ccngratulates the U nits on the success wh ich awarded their efforts.

PR OPA GANDA.-Leaflets suitable for recruiting purposes are obtainat Ie from the Secretary, St. John Ambulance Brigade, St. John's GatE', without charge.

ROAD SERVICE SCHEME.-The Kent Automobile Association has to the Brigade "First-Aid Jl Roadside Boxes for use at danger points on the highways in the County. This is a great enccuragerrent to all ranks of the Brigade in Kent who will feel that when giving up their Saturday's and in an endeavour .to. assist m otorists, the Kent Automobile Club IS fully appreCIatIve of their efforts.

The boxes have been designed by the St. John's Ambulance Association, and contain all the latest improvements.

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The interior box contains up-to-date dressingc;, and is the outcome of many years of studying the needs of First-Aiders.

It has been decided to commence by placing these boxes at Ashford, Sittingbourne, Herne Bay, Rochester, Greenstreet Gravesend, Chatham, Westgate-on-Sea, Ramsgate, Birchin g ton and Tunbridge Wells.

ITDIS OF INTEREST.

The number of patients carried in the Home Serv i ' e during the quarter ending March 31st last, was 2J ,04-1-, and in the affiliated ambulances 7,0-1- 6

In order to help the working classes a Unit has introduc ed the" One Shilling Ticket Scheme." Under the scheme th e holders of these tickets, or their wives, or children under 16 years of age, can, should the necessity arise, have the use of the ambulance free of charge for one trip during the year. By this means they are not only contributing a small sum towar d s the ambulance funds, but are ensuring the free use of I ,e ambnlance (or themselves and their families in ca,e of sickne "s or accident.

In all 1,081 shilling tickets were sold during the year, t he amount realised being £ 5-1- IS. Of these ticket-holders o nly 27 had occasion to use them, and the remaining 1,05-+ perS0 1S dId not use them. I n other words on Iy a lIttle over 2 per ce nt. of the tickets were used.

The cost of journeys made w i th the 27 shilling tickets was £26 155. lId. leav i ng a sav i n£ of 1 27 55. rd.

During the Wembley Exhib ItIons of 19 :-1- and 1 1) 25 OYer 39,000 persons received first a id treatment

During 1926, 138 ,77 -1- persons were killed or injured y accidents caused by road vehicles.

Thanks mainly to the in i iative and energy of 1'.lrs. Lancaster, the Horsh a m D i vision will benefit considerabl y as the result of a ga-den fete held at "Tanfield, " Horsham.

The p cturesque: gardens of "Tanfield " were g a'ly bedecked for the occas iol', banners and streamers beinJ' fre ely used in the decorative scheme. There were attractions for everyone and competitions galore.

The" V and C" Or c hestra played select ions and prov id d music for an enjoyable al fresco dance in a p r ettily lIgh t ·d enclosure in the evening. Pri\ ate \\'. T. acted as :,\1 C.

Just as members of the Guildford C orps were leaving h r Headquarters after drill, a collision occurred nearby, betwee a motor cyclist and a cyclISt. The motor cyclist sustaine d a fractured cullar bone and was taken by the men to the Am bulance Station. The cyclist only susta Ined slight brUIses.

At the recent Royal Garden Patty at Buckingham Pa l ce a visitor got a raspbeny p p into her wi ndp ipe and was aI m )s t choked. But for the sktll and knowledge of the Arnbul a ce on duty in the grounds, the result would probably h elv e been disastrous.

The Oldham Tramways Committee have granted six (r ee passes for issue to men travelling to and (rom patrol duty un d er the Road Service Scheme.

A shield has been presented to the Maidstone Girl ( :lie t Division by Mrs. Martin, wife of Councillor Martin to b! c ",mpeted for annually. This year s competition was held at th e headqu:uters by Lady District Supt. Mrs. Falwasser. C Ol pI.

Clara Clark, age 13, was first with 8-1- marks out of a poss 'b le 100

At a social held at headquarters, the shield was presen ted by Mrs. Martin, among those present being Lady Dist ri ct Supt. Dr. Rigson, Councillor Martin, and the lady officer s of the local nursmg division

The Assistant Commissioner for Kent recently inspec t ed the Chatham and Rochester Divisions. Both Divisions presented a smart appearance and were complimented by the I nspecting Officer.

The Camberley Ambulance and Nursing Divisi ons attended a reception ceremony held in connection with the new motor. Dr. Gordon assisted by Ambulance Officer J upP was in command of the ambulance detachment, whilst Lady

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Knowles commanded the nursing detachment. A e mporary hospital was fitted up in the Pavilion.

A(ter the ceremony members gave a first aid display. One case was supposed to have sustained a broken leg and fractured skull and another a broken collar bone. At a given signal the ambulance men doubled to the cases and ba ndaged the iniured. One was carried to hospital represented b y the Pavilion, and the other case was carefully carried to t he ambulance, which was driven around the ground en route t o the hospital.

Thanks to the great amount of encouragement given by t he President, George Cursons, Esq., M.B.E., J. P , and to the t eam work and energy of all ranks, the Herne Bay Division ha s become a very important institution in the life of the town.

The Commissioner is gratified to learn of the fine work u ndertaken by the Herne Bay Division, and he is proud to ha ve such a noble body of men under his command.

That the Town Council appretiates what is being done by th e Division is fully evident by the fact of the Finance Comm ttee of the Council voting unanimously £25 towards the Divi sional Fund. It is such encouragement as this that

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thrills, as Exmouth did last month, for those who were spending a holiday in its midst. Lifeboat Day, organised by the recently-formed Ladies' G·.lild of the Royal National L feboat Institution, was the occasion which provided the adventures.

It began in quite the ordinary way with a number of fair ladies v e nding cardboard representations of the lifeboat, and the fact that Exmouth's lifeboat, Joseph Somes, was to be launch e d in the early afternoon had been well advertised, and was being looked forward to by hundreds who had never before seen a lifeboat in the water.

What was not generally understood-it had, in fact, been kept a clme secret-was that the launch and subsequent practice were to be carried out under emergency conditions. The red lifeboat flag was run up at the adjoining Board of Trade watch-hJuse, and, in addition to the red-capped lifeboatmen, there hurried to the scene a number of members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. What made the thing most realistic, however, was the sight of a steam yacht some distance from the shore, partially enveloped in black smoke, and, to all appearance, on fire.

The yacht wa'i the l'hilomel, owned by D ivisional Supt.

EaSlb)urne Division Road Patrol.

mai ntains efficiency and enables a to be a real asset to t he to\o\n.

cases shows the efficiency which exists in DIV ISIon, and has gained for the officers and members the hig h esteem of the public

I. Five motorists were returning from a dance and they wer e pitched headlong over the breakwater on the sea bed a dr op of IS feet; luckily, the tide was out, othtrwise wou ld all have been drowned, as it was all were injured and ODe si nce has died.

Wnhin the space of seven minutes the ambulance with thr ee mem?ers were on the of the accid e nt having cov ered a distance of over I miles. accident happened afte r midnight." -

. a Carnival a youngste r sustained a crushed leg. Wll hm two minutes of the call the was on the scen e, having travelled a quarter of a mile.

No. 9 District.

EXl\10UTH.-Not many s e aside resorts provide t h eir Visi tors with so much free entertainment, well spic e d with

E. R. F. Coleberd, of Exmouth Town Di vis'on of St. John Ambulance Brigade, and the" ship on fire" appearance was created by smoke bomb3. The lifeboat was got mto the water. There came an additional touch of realism when the Exmou h Corporation steam tug, Venture, came along and took the lifeboat in tow. Two of the ambulance men travelled on the lifeboat.

There was a stiff south-westerly bree ze, which caused conSiderable lop, and brought the conditions still nearer actuality. A big Swedish oil tanker, just come down the river, fo.Howed the tug and the lifeboat, arriving almost simultaneously With them at the steam yacht. The lifeboat experienced considerable difficulty in getting alongside, and at one attempt, just as one of the .C casualties JJ was being transferred, the boat sank into the trough of a big wave, and then riding the crest was flung heavily against the side of the Philomel, splintering par.t of .yacht's bulwarks. Fortun3.tely, the danger was notIc e d ID time, and the man swiftly withdrawn fraIl? the. menace of needing in earnest. Seeing the operatIOns ID progress, and the lIsks that were being run the big oil-tanker, towering high above the other three in the scene, drew alongside, and flung ant her lifelines which would have been invaluable in a case 1)£ real emergency. The

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s illla t i6 n , however, was e x plRined as well as poss ible, and the w ell -m eaning Norsemen pro c eeded on their WlY, p o n d er n g deeply upon the pr a nks of the There we r e n i ne "casult ies " on beard the Phdomel, but, In v iew o f the ri , k, only five were transferred to the l ifeboat.

No. 10 District.

S HER IN GHAM . - On Augnst 16 th, the Div ision organised an " ac cid ent. " The supposed ac ci dent took pllce at the Ba kery of the Sherin g h a m Co-operative and was i ntended to represent a man seriously injured by a st.eam pipe e xp lo din g and causing him to be struck by hot bricks, Iron b ar s, et c.

A stret c ber sq uad, c onsisting of Pr vates F. J. Ardley (i n c ba rg e ), E. G. Ardley, W H. B ay field and G. P. Browne, was s ent to attend to the case Others present at parade and s ub s e qu ently at the s c ene of opera t ions were Dlv Sur g eon J E. L innell D iv. Supt S. E. Day, D i v. Ambulan c e Offi c er an d SecretalY. R G. Randall, Priva te, J. Phill i ps, F. J. Smith, J H P orter, C. G. Semmen c e, C. H. Smith and H. N. Co:>ptr. The pat ient, Pte. J. Phillips, was supposed to have sust ai ned a s i mple fracture of r ig ht clavicle, a simple fracture of the r ight t ib ia, ?. nd was suffering from shock. After attend ing to njuries the p a tient was remo ved from the s c ene of the "ac c ident " and carried downsta irs to the street. The team was closely watched throughout by the Div. Surgeon and the Supt. , who made notes of the case as treatment proc eeded for later c rit c ism After the pltient had b !en conv e y ed o tbe street the team was d ism ssed, and t hen ret ire d to the B o a r d Room of the Co-operative Society, whe r e they were pro vi ded with a coffc!e supper by the comm it t ee of the Society. The President, Mr. :\.. S Treves, acted a s bost, supported by the vice-pres dent, Mr. H. E. Durham.

I pSW IO!. -The I pswich Ambulance Corps took part in the Fr en d l, So ci eties Hospital procession. There were about 50 m e mb ers on pa ra :ie, and some members of the Felixstowe D ivi s ion ass isted. Corp , Su pt. F. E ethercoat was in cha -g e wh ile Co rps Sup t. M iss Ha gg e r was in charge of the urses.

The funeral took place on Angust 29 th, at the Ipswich Ce m eter y of Mr Geor g e Will iam Curtis. He was Supt. of the So cia Settlement D i v ision for twenty-five years, and Corps Treasurer f or some t me, and members of the Corps turned up n lar g e numbers to pay the ir last respects to their deceased c omr a de-.

Dr. Eade, the CCJmmissioner of Suffolk, met the members at the c e m etel y. Corps Supt. N etbercoat was in charge of tbe a mbulance workers, supported by Corps Officers Fiddy and Pe p per, an d J Pa wsey ( res .) ; Distr ict Offi c ers Ramsey, Gooderh am and Damant ( res ) Supt. Goddard and Last ( res ) First Officers N orton and Aldridg-t> , Sergt.-Major Sharman and 30 of the rank and fi le

HAV ERH ILL. - The annual inspection of the Division was carr ied out on September nh at the Recreation Gtound. The number on parade in the four sections of the Division was about sixty, includ ng Supt. G. S. Scott and Ambulance Officer S c rivener, L a dy Supt. N Ru ffl e, Lad Ambulance Officer E. Wi lson, and Lady Secretary E. M. Pannell, Lady Cadet Offic er F. C arter, and Cadet Officer A. Shipp.

The inspecting Officer was Dr. S. O. Eades, Assistant Comm issioner, w ho was accompanied by County Surgeon T. H Goodman ( Haverh ill ) District Officer Ramsay, and Ambul a n c e Offi c er J. E. Death (acting hon. secretary for the c ounty ).

Following the formal inspection, an interesting programme of practical work was through, with member of the local troop of B oy S c outs act ing as patients.

At the close Ass istant Commissioner Eades expressed himself as pleased with all he had seen, and said he wished to im press upon the public the value of the work that was being do ne b y the Ambulance Brigade members, who were giving

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their services, not for their own benefit in any way, but fo r t he sake of humanity.

County Surgeon Goodman spoke of the patrul WOl k th at was being undertaken, q uite v oluntar ily, by ambulance m e mbers on the highways at week -ends and at holid a y t i rre s , so that they might be at hand to render assist a n c e in c ase of accident.

Assistant Commissioner E a des then presented the fo ll owing trophies, whi c h are comp eL ed for annu a lly : rhe Ead es Cup, for the best G irl Cadet , to Win ifred B as h a m the S cot Cup, for the best Boy Ca d et, to Cl iffor d O s b orne ; the E ri c Shield, for the best per c e ntag e of attend a n c e at d r ll s throu gh out the year, to the Girl C ad ets, on wh os e beh a lf i wa s received by Lady Cadet O ffic er Carter; med a ll ions for p a s sin \;. the third first aid examination, to Girl Cadets K at hleen W hiffling, Hetty Bagnes and Edith Turner, Lady S u p t. R ulll! , L ad y Ambulan c e Officer W ilson, Lady Cad et Offi c er Ca rt er, N urs e Mills and Lady Secretary Pa nnell.

Supt Scott pl o posed, an d A mbu la n c e Offic er SCI ive ne r seconded, a vote of tha n ks to As sistant Comm is si one r Eade :. and the offi c ers who h a d acco mp a n ied h m, a nd th is wa carried with applause.

Ass stant Comm iss ioner E a des br e fly re s ponded, an d spoke of the thanks due to the Boy Scouts fo r the p a rt t he had played that afternoon

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Comm iss io ner o f the Br igad e Ov er s e as has sanctioned the followin g tr a mfers to the R e s en' e , and {orm ation of new D visions dur n g the mo n th o t August:New Zealand.

CAN TE R BU RY AN D W EST COAST DI STRI CT

Christ c hur c h Cnrp s.- Lad y Corp> Sup e ri n t en d e n t

L. M. Smith transferred trl the Res er ve , 8 -t 27. OTA GO DI STRI CT.

Oamaru D ivl sion - S er g e a nt R. t ra n s ferr e d 0 the Reserve, 2 34.27

N EW DI V I S IO S. Australia.

NE W SO UTH W ALES DI ST RICT Granv ille D vision formed J 37 27. Canada.

ONTARIO DI STR IC T Bridgeburg Division formed IS 2.27 India.

O. I DIST R IC T. S imla Di Vi sion re-formed 26 5 26 New Zealand.

O TAGO DI STR I CT. Hillside Railway Division formed 1I. 5.27 South Africa.

NATAL DI STR ICT.

Pietersmarit zburg City Cadet Division formed 18 5 27

The Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas very much regrets to report the decease of Lieut.-Col. F. H Brenn an, the Assist. Commissioner in Chllrge of the Trans v aal Distr ict, South Africa

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Detailed Marking Sheets.-No. I.

FOL LOW [N G un th [. suggesti o n of o ur correspondent, Dr. Ve rn o n N e wt o n, i:1 our last issu ? , we prrp:::>se publishing a mar king sh ee t e ach m o nth. Th e SE have b :: en compiled by l eadin g e x p ?rts, and w e h o p :! that they will be a h : lp to class imtru c tors aod o t h e rs and will D , . Ve rn o n N e wtOt/ s id e a of a "circulating library of marking shee ts, " with o ut !l OY wc rk entailed on Headquarters.

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C.\RD 0 f NSTRUCTIO N.- Late one dark ni ght you are in a trai n re tu rn i n g h o me fr o:n a c o m petition. Y ou are interested in th e p aise n g er opp os i: e you.

Th ere ar e no o t her a n d the tra in has now at a co un tr y h al[ sta ti on w h e re the g uard collects tlekel:;.

'01 ES [OR JUDGE - R ai h\ ay ca rr iag e to be mp r ov is ed Wll h f ,rnos

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Carefully remo ve pistOl from patient's pocket

Place same in custody of guard

Ask for use of guard :; lamp

Observation of h <c morrhage right arm

I mmediate digital pressure on brach ial

Ask if bleeding controlled ( yes, f properly applied )

Search for h re morrhage elsewhere ( none )

Slit up seam of coat sleeve ( taken as done If attempte d)

Locate wound ( upper third forearm )

Ask colour of blood ( scarlet ); if spurt i n g ( ye s)

Examine quickly for fracture of humerus ( none )

I mmediately tourn iquet to brachial (6) ; lock st ic k ( 2)

Ask if bleeding controlled ( yes. if tourn iq uet pro per ly applied)

Support injured limb; apply temporary dressin g

Ask nearest ho s p ital ( 2 miles ); ambul a n c e ( at hosp i t a l )

If teleph c ne a vaIlable ( at signal hox 50 yards away )

If doctor ( at hospital ) if any other conveyance ( n o)

If any dwell ing houses nearby ( no )

Ask guard to arrange for message to si g nal b ox

S o uth -E a st L a n c ashire Co r ps a nd D ivisions Review at Heaton Park, Manchester, 18 tb June, 19 27. Deputy Ch ief Commissioner taking the salute.

R ig ht to left :- C o l. G. A. l\I oore, Dr. F. Ede Blim, Col. C. J. Trimble, and Dr. W. C. Benta lI.

T c y p istol to be pla c ed in boy s right hand po cket.

Bo y Sitt n g opp osi te team fid g etting in his right hand pocket. A fter team has read card, boy to get up to leave.

O n reaching supposed carriage door, pistol to go off and boy to fall on supposed platform.

P erson ac t in g as g uard to run to doorway.

Rig h t forearm to be covered w i th red paper.

R ig ht elbow to be p a inted with red grease paint.

B la nkets to be strapped to stret c her.

Red paper on arm to be covered with handkerchief while boy s its in the carriage, and to be pulled off by him as he falls.

D eta ils of T est.

I mmed iate- action.

Mod e of read ing c ard and action taken

I m med iately dismount to platform

Tact with g uard ; offer to assist Leav e pat ent as found for present...

Offic er orders Nos. 2 and 4 proceed to patient Nos. 2 and 3 to get, prepare and test stretcher

S'!nd written message asking for doctor and order i ng ambulance

Further examination of patient.

Ask if patient is conscious ( test for it )

By speech and touch ( he replies )

Ask if patient has any pain ."

Other than in right forearm ( yes, left leg )

Ask if any visible deformity (left foot everted )

Ask if wound of left lower limb (no )

If loss of power ( cannot raise heel from ground ) .

If irregularity (slight ) ; shortening ( two inches )

As if deformity near hip joint (yes ) ._.

Promptly detail bearer control left lower limb

Gently draw foot dowD (1 ) bring into line with its fellow (I) ; and retain hold ( I )

Next examine right upper limb

As if wound extensive ( yes, just below elbow jo i nt )

If loss of power ( yes ) irregularity ( yes, beneath woun d)

Continue support of right upper limb

Rapidly exclude possible injuries to

Head, of !:>kull, spine, pelvis

Ribs, right lower limb, left upper linJb (non e )

Ask if hot water obtainable from train (yes)

If any foot warmers on train (00)

Fill squad water bottle and apply to pltienr

Testing and protecting same before application

Ask if any change in patient's condition (no)

Re-':lssure patient as to his condition and safety

Further treatment of patient.

Decide to treat arm injury with wound first

Paint skin and wound round with iodine allow to dry

Iodine to fingers before touching dressings

Apply clean dry dressing; cover with wool bandage

P repare and make well padded angular splint

Padding to fit in with dressing

Apply to side least injured (in ner )..

Secure by three bandage'S to arm and {oreal m

Support injured limb in large arm sling

Ask condition of patient (no cbange)

Next treat leg injury

Apply splints on outer side from armpit

And beyond foot splint on inner side

From top of thigh to just above knee

Secure splint with 7 bandages

Ask guard if ambulance coming (y es )

Keep patient covered warmly; renew h. w. bJllle

Give command" load stretcher

II Lift " II lower" cover patient warmly

Encouraging words to patient

Judge.-Doctor and ambulance arrived

Report hIstory, diagnosis and treatment

Compound complicated fracture right forearm

Simple fracture neck of femur

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wounded had rec ei ved treatment and been transport ed t o hospit3.1. At 3 10 a.m. the following morning, a call was received from the lJcal ho;pital for a supply of medic al stores, and this request was liberally met.

A number of men were of cours engaged throughou t the night in conn ection with the removal of wreckag e an d a patrol was arranged until 8 a. m. th e following mornin g for the of rendering first aid to any of the railw ay staff engaged upon this work. The wisdom of this was proved by the fact that a number of cases were dealt wi 'h by the a mbulance men.

The Civil Population of Towns subjected to Aerial Attacks with Poison Gas.

By MAJOR F. R. HUMPHREYS, R.A.MC., T.F .(rel

( Continued Ji om page ";'0)

EVACUATIO N OF THE Al FECTED H OUSES. EVACUATION of the poisoned neighbJurhood is essential any poisoned gas used is to be of a persistent char acter, taking several day.) (or even weeks) to disp ; rs e.

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What should be consider e d to be the extent of the co ntaminated art a? Wherev e r the gas could be smelt or its effec ts noted, or by casualti es, or by the use of sp ecial tes t pap t rs. Th e se last are useful in showing when it is safe to remove masks. :

To summarise ;-

In dE ali ng with th e inhabitants of a town district whic h has been drench ed with poison gas and remembering bow little is rtquired for lethal purposes-I-I,OOC,Ooo or less-the following points have to be taken into conside ration ;-

1. In th p. absence of respirators, the houses, or some of tbeir rooms, have to be r =ndered gas-proof, and in the uppe r stories only.

2, The inbabitants must remain in the prot e cted rooms until either they are provided with gas masks, or until the area has been fr eed (rom

3 A badly gassed ar ea will take 2 days to 2 weeks to g' t free of it, and to fe t d the people therein would involve dang" r to all concerned.

4. Removal of the inhabitants temporarily to a gas r·' c locality becomes an urgent necesslly. The district mig ht be evac uated street by street, gas being

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at once, even if the people could be taught to wear them in the shOlt time available.

The Sp;cial Organisation nec€sJary for dealing with contaminatIOn within the affect e d ar ea s, and for preventing poisoning of people outside it, will have to be mob ili sed on the first alarm of tbe der ar ture of the bombiog ceropl an es. They should be given Police powers, and provided with special armlets. After donning the :r own g-lS masks and clothing, they would draw ;-

I. Hose, jets, etc., for wasbing down streets, including se.veral lengths of garden hose with adapttT3 f'Jr dom eltic watu taps.

2. Chemicals, soda, carbonate of soda, "hypo," chloride of lime, etc.

3. Printed instructions for thems el ves, and for the inhabitants of the affected area; pos te rs for entrances to poisoned districts ; forms for making necessary rcturnl', duplicates and ink p :! ncils for etc, and officially stamped forms for drawing rations for inhabitants wbere necessary ) etc.

4 Packets of first aid for burns and for wounds, printed instructions attached.

Judge.- Doctor wants you to transpJrt paUCOl Lu ambulance, a distance of thirty yards.

Ask if team required to accompa ny patient to hospital (no)

Ask name of hospital giv e addr ess of Div 'l Hqrs.

Ask if doctor will see stretcher returned to D ;vi sion ( yes )

Command II Lift l) "Adjust slings; ' "Advance"

Do not change bearers careful watch of patient

" Halt " (h ead of pltient one pace from wagon) II Lower stretcher "

"Tie slings" I'Take up position"

The inhabitants will have-I. To be moved into a safe district-higher ground, if possibl e

2. Provided with billets, or failing this, put und L cam'a s, and sanitation, food, water, etc., arranged for.

The Special Police will have to find them shelter t once. As no food can be brought from the poisoned are , arrangements will have to be complet ed {or the nec es sa r immediate supplies

E1Ch person moved will have to provide or be providd for With a of outer clothing-at all events-a n bathing arrangements must mad e so that every pers o'l who has been exposed to gas may hav e an immedilte ba ' 1 or shower bath with soap, &c. Faili ng this, the peo p le will be a great poison trap for thems el ves and all perso ns in contact, or in closed rooms or v ;! hicles with them. T be provision of proper masks would protect others, but not the people with affected cl othi ng, and it would be improbable that masks could be provided fo r more than a small prop ::>rtion.

The number of persons to be mov ed would, in L'Jndo n, be about 38,000 p er square mile affecte d. If not re mov ed, a very large number of these people would become casu alties and the arrangements ne cessary for tending them wou ld have to be on a scale far beyond the provision of billets.

WITHIN five minutes of the acc id : nt, th e first member of th e local Division arrived at the scene with stretch er anJ equipment. Within ten minut es, five men were on the spot, and within fifteen minutes eighteen members of the Division had arrived at the sc e ne of the disaster with ample supplies of first aid materials, and this, although the mishap occurred nearly a mile from Station.

Thirty cases of a sfrious nature w.;. re d ealt with, and fif ty cases o[ a minor character were tr t. ated. The necessary transp ::n t arrangements were made, and the more serious cas es promptly conveyed to the local hospital. The members of th e Division extricated twelve dead from the debr is, in some cases at considerahle risk to th e msel ves.

Within on e hour from th e time of the accident all

Probably the simplest plan would be to send the people -after being decontaminated-to a district twic e the of the affected area. The billeting district, for eX3.mp lt, for East London, would be N. W. of it-the valley of t be Lea being avoided-that for S.E. Lon(lon to be S. and S.W. of it.

The arrangements for washing and changing clothi ng might be carried out in th e unaff!:' cted houses in the str eet dwelt in. Any other way would be impracticable. Passa ge of gas and people into the streets, in rear of those" gassed " primarily, is certain to take place, and would rend er it necessary for their inhabitants to be also decontaminated

Detention of inhabitants of affected streets in th eir houses pending decontamination is most important in th eir own interests.

r ande d in cuts'lie the gas nne, and, after disinfection, bl.iog utiltsed for the people in the next street.

This would afford oppor tun iti es for d e contamination of etc , as well as for billeting arrangements being earned out.

Instructions should be issued emphasising the points alrea dy referre d to, as well as to sealing up windows, doors, firepl aces, and other ventilators-extinguishing fires as these cause an upward draft of air and gas-protecting (or if contaminated) all food and water-and such P) lnts as leavi ng th e door key outside the fcont door to per mit of entry without anyone leaving the gas-proofed roo m to op en the door.

people should be inform e d that on e gas mask per ho use Will be provided within a few bours to permit one me m?er of the hous e hold going out to obtain necessary supplies, etc

, The enormous numb3r to be dealt with - a square mile, at least, is cprtain to be gassed in an attack, several hundred tons of gas being hberatedmake It practically impossible to issue as many gas mask)

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5. Bag of [ails ar:d to assist, if neCEssary, in fixing gas -plOot curtains in houses.

In areas at least six men per street will be req uired.

The Poison Gas Brigade men should have the duty of cbecking all ingress and egress from the born bed .ar,ea. No one should ecter it unmasked, and all persons qUlttlOg it should be eX:lmined as to freedom from contam inat ion, and warned as to possible onset and nature of symp toms of gas poisoning. If contaminated, no one should be allOWEd to proceed until well scrubbed soap a.nd water, clothing changed, and boots rubbed WIth chlond e of lime, dry, or in paste.

Within the area, besides taking means to d e contaminate the streets and houses, other duti es will include inspection of windows,. doors, etc., o .f protected ro8ms, without, however, entenng them-gettlDg the of persons ir. each house ; giving headquarters other mfo!mation there required; notifying ambulanc e waggon stationF, etc , and gctting samples of the p.oison

Tbe necessity for the immediate mobIlisatIOn of pOlson

The St. John Arr,bulance Brigade Car in the Horsham Di vi sion Flag Day.

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CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER.

EDITORIAL-

A 10- SepteQ'1ber, 1927

upon in this article-The Official Medical of the War- Veddel's "Medical Aspects of ChemIcal Warfare II (the Standard U.S.A. work) and the W.O. Jvhnual, undEr a similar tillf'.

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St. ] ohn Ambulance Association in India

De ath of S , Sgt. J. T. Churcher

In conclusion, I would point cut Lh p great impo. of anti -gas defenc e; the l ength of tim e the prt paratlcns take b e forthand and the rEquisite r aising and tra-ning of an Organisation: When n eede d, there will bp no time for preparaticn

New Ideas in Ambulance Bodies. ';"

EF FICIENCY, coupled with spe e d and smooth silent running, is the ideal which the ambulance designH must always keep in view. The latest stylE'S of body wOlk towards this end and offer a distinct improvement on older patterns. The box -van type of body, with its outsine framing and many projections and angular ities, is no fav o ured, but, instead, th e panels arE: ilJst-sider, moulding display is ar:d rounded ccrotrs are introduced , whIlst the driving seat is now oft ,n d. Much ingenuity has been lavish ed on the deta i 160 and arrangement of the interior equipment io ord::. to prov;d e the utmost comfort for th e patitn\ This i5 no easy task, because all the necessiti es for the invalid and at:endan t must be set out compactly a nd without tl.1b ration or complication, and, at the EarLe time, ease of cleaning, a s well as the provision of an ample and \\ -ll c lDtrolled system of ventilation, must kept prominently in view.

sive to manufacture, because of the limited number of ambu lances required. It is thought, however, that a firstclas s chassis of either variety would be welcomed by other clas ses of user. Complctness both in length and height also saves garage accommodation.

The ideal ambulance is one which is perfectly adapted to every requirement which its special uses demand. It sho uld, therefore, have certain characteristic feltures and b '3 readily recognised e ven regard to extnnals, which IS an advantage, so that other vehicles may give it right of /Yay when the opportun·tyoffers. Nevertheless, th e re are occasion s when a of privacy is valued, and there IS a certain demand for body work which, far as the exterior IS concerned, closely resembles a private saloon or enclosed limousi ne.

A large private cal -chassis is often large enough to a ccommcd lte a stretcher behind the driving partition (say ( ft. 6 i ns. inside), but, on the other hand, there are many ( hassis which would necessitate a considerable amount of u verhang if the stretcher compattm : nt were made of this h:ngth. For shorter chassis it i:> suggested that th e , ud of the stretcher be placed beside the drivet's seat, IS being enclosed by a partition at the side and back, th a door on the off side. A pair of back doors for lo ading is inadvisable if the appearance of the car has to be spc.cially consider .d. An easy entrance is provided if a w' de door be hung towards the near and then, by sk ilful p'anning, two rear lights can ce insert e d so as to p: t.servc a balanced effect.

in either of th e upp e r c orne rs, more space being usually available on the non-stretcher side. A cabinet may also be plac ed on the flJor c entrally, with a wash· basin inserted in its upper part, attendant's being shifted to the off side The wash -basin is ofcen to be found in the off-side corner, because it usually reduces the length of piping nquired for supply and waste.

The cold-water tank is housed under the roof, either in front or behind the partition. Owing to the amount of headroom necessary in an ambulance (not less than 5 ft. 3 ins.), there is usually plenty of splce ab)ve the driver's head for a tank. Hot water is carried, preferably, in la.rge vacuum rather than depending on any heating apparatus, because it saves time as well as increases safety. The upper part of the partition is provided with some form of ventilator.

1 he appearance of the ambulance is spoilt if the roof EXtension canopy over the driver be curved sharply downwards. It is tetter to make a definite break in the roof line then the partition abon the roof ClD CPY is well placed for tffi:ient ventil:ltion. 0(, if the roof Ime is only moderately curved and the driving seat (nclosed, a narrow panel mdY be instrted immediattly below the roof line and above the top of the door, behind which the W.:l.ter tank is neatly conce:lle3.

gas men will be apparent, as also for the holding of everyrequired by them in the most complete state of preparedn t ss. man should kno.w .his duties j what his Equipment consists of; and where It IS stored, so that he can at once fit his ma,k on and get into his special clothing-and proceed t) his allott ed duties.

The hydrants and hose pipes with acce3sories held in store, should be sufficient for one square mile of stre t ts anj the garden hos e pipe (armoured) and fittings for a similar area.

Th e Underground railways should be closed, and trains emptied as soon as the approach of the oplanes is signalled. No pelson should be allowed in the tunnels or tub e s until clear e d of

The Ambulance waggons, should carry mpplies of oxygen, with f:l ce pieces, and cardiac restoratives, and extra blankets in addition to the ordinary equipment. The stretchers and blankets must be decontamina ted, after each patient, with chloride of lime solution with biocarbonate of soda added (I! I b. to 4 gallons).

The following works, amoogst others, have been drawn

The ambulance is a comparativeiy large vehicle, yet normally it only carries three p ersons-the pati e nt, att t- odant and driver. It has probably a wheelb.lse of J fr and an ovuall length of 15ft. Of this 15ft. nearly a ha lf is taken up by of the front wheel b yon d the radiator, the radiator itself, the bonnet and the drivir 7 compallC!lent, whilst the stretcher is accommodated in lh remaining portion, with the re.sult that it is supp ::nted abou · midway over the hind axle. In most vehicles the driv er has the best seat from the suspension point of v iew, and it is difficult to alter matt ers, ur:i ;;:ss the chassis could b e completely re -d e signed. It is suggested tbat I - ngth migh t be economised by designing both the tngioe and stf:':.rin g control more compac t ly and bringing the front axle farth er back, as with a ta xi cab chassis. Probably 12 ios. in could be saved in this way. Then the hind could b taken farthE.r blck, 50 that the wheelbase would sti less than formerly and th e ease of mar LCJvring in traffi c facilitated, or the hind axle could be shIfted well to th e r c ar, still without incr e asing th e but with le ss overall length, and, by so doing, improve the susp mio n of the stretcher complrtment.

A better plan then to follow the general of a taxicab chassis is to design a chassis on the lmes ( f the modern passenger type-that is, a low -loading ch ass s with forward control. By tbis m eans both whe elbase and overall length are reduced, the str et ch e r is weil plac ed between the ax le s, loading and unl oading are made easi r and safer, and the overall height is reduc ed The has a cabin with a door un the c.,ff side, whilst in front on th e near side there is a useful space for th e disp)sal of a toolbox.

It may be p )inted out that either taxicab type of chassis or a small forward-con t rol pattern would be expen·

/':... sing e stretcher base is provided on the near or off si de, its h ::ight being decided by that of the wheel -arch. T he stretcher itself is mounted on slides or small wheels, which engage with the angle iron guides of the strttcher ba se. Some simple means for locking or holding the str etcher s:curtly is provided, usually at the forward end. s the stretcher base is also a convenient height for a seat, tl e stn:tche r guides are often mounted on a bOlrded founda tion, which, again, forms the top of one large or two or n ore smalle r lockers. But, if room for three or four sitting n ses be ayailable on the other side of the body, it may e possible to leave the space clear under the stretcher ase and so unconfined air space of the terior. Th:! question of seating opacity and locker must be decided by individual requirements and the a riety of uses that the am bulance is likely to be called tp on to fulfil.

An upper stretcher berth is of great value in tmergenbut if slDgle C3ses b a usually carried the upper s retcher bearings should be so arranged that they can be 1) lOged upwards ag'linst the side of the body and the :t retche r stowed away in a locker. In this way full access IS afforde d to the low e r stretcher when only this one is be ing us e d. A second stretcher is also carried on the o thEr side at the lower level. A'i sitting accommodation I S alway s useful, one or both stretcher bases should be " asily convutible into seats. A loaded stretcher for the upper berth should always be raised and lowered by strong a nd easily controlled gt'aring.

The partition behind the driving seat is of great value fo r the arrangement and attachmtnt of the various fittings re quire d In the centre is the attendant's seat, whicb may be fixed or folding. In this position the attendant is close to the head of the patient and can give instructions t o. the driver with the least delay. For communication \t Ith th e driver, a sliding window is better than a hioged o ?e, as it takes up less rOOm and is less likely to rattle A d lctata ph is also very useful and saves opening any window or panel. A small cabinet and medicine chest are fastened

0,1e or two roof lights are arranged so th3.t the area occupied by the stre : cht rs, the interior of any of the l o ckH3 and the cp of the v;ash-bas i n are well li6hted. A roof light towards th rear illuminate, the back st e p. A separate switch is provided fo r e a ch l1ghr, ioclu jmg the box sign on flont of the canopf.

The whole of th e bodywork should be caplble of being easily cleaned therefore, sh :Hp corners a re avoidt d wher e ver posHble. A fittiog IS morc suitable for ambulance wcrk if it can be removed. Pdrtition are at tached by m fa ns of and staples or metal tbread screws and tapped and bave removable shelves. If tbe waste-water conn e ction be provided with a union, the wash-basin can detached. S I )ckers are made removable by undoing a few bolts or screw all cmhions are lo)se and made up with air-bag foundations. A backrest is easily htld in position by the same means as bas been described for the lockers The roof is panelled inside so as not to xpose the hoopsticks or to introduce any crevices for the lodgment of dirt. The fI )0r is uf hardwood and painted or covered with inlaid liookum or rubber sheeting. .

Tne interior may be beated eaher by the exhaust gases or the cooling water, the ll'l.tter being perhaps tbe better of tbe two, as overheating is not so ltkely to occur. The t xhaust piping may b e led in at the floor It:!\'el and then diverted to the non-stretcher side of the body, after which the pipe passes upwards in the hind corner and thtn out thrcuab the roof. The vertical S( ction of the piping is well and protected by means of a metal casing so as not to cause discomfort to the seat e d passenger. Valv e s are provided for cutting (ff the supply so as to divert it to the normal outlet under the body. A neater d evice consists of a plate let into the floor, which is heated by means of a metal box un::lerneath provided with c onnf-cted up. on the inlet side, with the exhaust pipe in front of the silencer. The heater box has its own outlet. The heater plate could be let into the floor on either one sid e or the other.

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Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, AUGUST, 192 7.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Inspector of Stores.

GL nIOR GAN C OUNTY CENTRE.

Privat e Aneurin J\1orris, Bridgen::! and D istrict Corps, 6.8.27

To be Divisional Surgeons.

GLAhlORGAN COUNTY

Joseph Phillip Prell, M.R.C.S , L.R.C.P. ( Lond. ), Cadoxton Division, 30.7.27

Ellis John Williams, M.R.C.S. ( Eng ), L.R.C.P . (Lond.), Llangeinor D ivisi on , 6.8.27

W. G. ( Eng. ), M.R.C.P. ( Lond. ), Ta ff,; Well Division, 29 827

To be Divisional Superintendents.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corporal r vor Down, Cadoxton Div isio n, 28.7.27

Privat e Albert Thomas Minhin n ick , ?\1.E., Deri Divis ion , 2 3.7 27

" Thomas John Griffiths, LIan g e inor D ivi sion, 68 .2 7

" J. Evans, Taff5 Well D ivisio n , 29 8 27

fo be Ambulance Officers COUNTY CENTRE.

Privat e Philip Osborne, LIang-einor Division, 6.8 27

" \V. R. Taff5 \Vell Division, 29.8.27

To be Lady Ambulance Officer.

CAR'IAR THE TSHIRE C ;r NTRE.

Ambulance Sister May Proth eroe, L1 a nelly Nursin g Division, 257. 27

To be Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Da vid John Down, Cadox ton Division, 28727

Corporal Thomas David Thom as Resolven D ivisi on, 28 .2 7

To be Lady Am bulance Officer for Cae!

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Daisy Cue, Llanelly N ursin g Division, 257. 27

To be Corps Sergeant Major.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CE NT RE.

Ambulance Officer Frederick Da vi es, Rhondda Fach 27 8 2 7

To be Sergeants.

CITY OF CARDIFF C ENTRE.

Corporal Lennard Walter Parker, Cardiff Great Western D ivision, 12. 8 27

Corporal Charles \VlttS, Cardiff Great Western Division, 12 .8.27

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Corporal Stanley Anthony, Penybank Division, 24 8 27

GLA:\IORGAN CO UNTY CENTR E

Privat e \Villiam Williams, LIan g einor Division, 6 .827

" V. J. Lewis, Taff5 Well Division, 298. 27

To be Corporals.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Private Walter Smith, Cardiff Great Western Division, 128.27

" Bertie Stephens, Cardiff GreatWestern Division, 12 .8 .27

Private Rees Morgan , Cwmgwrach Divi sio n, 2827

" Thomas Williams, Llangeinor D ivisio n, 68.27

Raymond Wtlilams, Llan g einor Division, 6.8 . 27

" Phillip Henry Richards, Lou g hor D ivi sion, 19.8.27

" WIlli::lm Matthews, Loughor Division, 1<) 827

" Morgan Llewell y n Morgan, Resolven D ivision, 2.8.27

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H. W. Hicks, TafL; Well Division, 29827

To be Divisional Secretaries.

A llER-DAR E CENT RE

Pr iv ate Cyril Stuart Craven, Aberdare Divi sio n, 7.727

CAR l\ IARTHEN SHIR E C ENTRE.

Private Harold Thomas, Penybank Divic; ion, 24 8 27

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CEN TRE

Private William Thomas Andrews, Llan g e ino r Division,

" H. S. Davies, Taffs Well D ivi sion, 29827 Harold Ewart Phillips, Yn ysybwl Div ision, IC) 8.27

To be Lady Divisional Secretary.

BOROU GH OF RHON DDA CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Eli za beth Ellen Russ ell, Cambrian ursing Division, 48.27

To be Divisional Treasurers.

C ARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRF.

Private David Charles Batsford, Pen) bank D iv ision, 2-l 8.27

GLA hlO RGAN CO UNTY CENTRE

P rivate Fred Francis Norton, Llangeinor Division, 6827

To be Di visional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUN fY CENTRE.

Private Jack Richard John, Llangeinor Division, 6 8.27 " David Jones, Ys trad gynlais Division, 27. 7 27

BOROU GH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Corporal Stanley J. Morrish, Newport Rai lway D ivisio n , 208 27

To be Cadet Sergeant.

G LAM ORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet Donald Thomas, Aberdulais D ist ri ct Cadet Div ision , 29 8 2 7

To be Cadet Corporals.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet David Les li e Rees, Aberdulais D istrict Cadet Div ision 29 82 7

Cadet Wtlfred John Giddings, Aberdulais D istric Cade t Division, 28.8.27

Resignation Accepted with Regret.

GLAM ORGAN COUN TY CEN TRK

Corps Supt. Dr. S. A. Tu cker, Po ntyclun Corp s, 2.8 27 Divisi o ns Registered.

CITY OF CARDI FF CENTR E

Barry Hill Nursing Division, 287.27

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadoxton D:vision, 30.7.27

Llynfell Division, 5. 82 7

Cadet Divisions Registered.

GLA!'IIOR GAN COlJN TY C EN TR E.

Resolven Cadet Div isi3n, 2.8.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD FI L CENTR E.

Cefn Cadet D vi5bn, 26.7.27

Septe mb e r, J927 -FIRST

Dea th.

GL,\l\lOHGAN C OUNTY CE NTRE

Di visio nal Supt. Uen Rees, Gelligaer Division, 29 8.27

Award of Service Medals and Service Medal Bars :-

S erv ice Medals.

BRE C KNOCK SHIRE CENTRE

Su pt. Charles Williams ( Brigade Reserve), Brynmawr Divisi0n.

BOROUGH OF ;\IERTHYR T YDF I L CENTRE.

Pri vat e B. Rees, Bedlinog Division.

Se rvi ce Medal Bars.

BOROUGH OF MERTIIYR T YDFIL C E NTRE

Divis ional Supt. T. J. Hugh es, Bedlinog D ivisi on

Priv ate E. Foulks, Uedlinog D ivi s io n. General Interest.

A:'I I DlJ LA 'CE COMf'ETITIONS AT THE R OYAL NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.

Holyhead, during the firs t w ee k of August, was the "1 Iecca" of th ousan ds of Welshmen and W e lshwooHn

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Dr. S. Glanville Morris, Mudy ; Dc. R. LleIVdlyn Williams, M.C., Cardiff.

Dr. S. Glanville Morris prepared th e ttsts for ea ch of the competitions arrang e d for and junior am b llanc e teams. The results of the first day's ennts were as follows :-

I. "Silurian" Shi e ld, presented by Mr. Henry G ethi n Lewis, Porthkerry Park, Barry , (or open co m petiti on amongst teams of women resident in Wales and Monmouths hire - st, Flint, V. A D. 6 (Rhyl), with 149 marks; 2nd, V.A.D. 86 ( Penarth ), 143 marks srd, Portmadoc, 138 } marks.

z. "Isca II Trophy, presented by Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, Commissioner for Monmouthshire, for teams of boys under eighteen years of age res ide nt in Wales or Monmouthshire :-lst, Holyh e ad Boy Scouts, 17 4 ; 2nd, Blaenan Festiniog, 14 S-2-

3. "Anglesey" Cup, presented by Mrs. T. IV. Clay, Holyhead, for teams of women resident in North Wales: -1st, Fl nt V.A.D. 6 (Rhyl), 160 marks; znd, Port madoc, 14 8

The open championship competitions for the national ambulance trophies presented by the Priory for Wales took place on A ugust 6th. Eleven teams of men CO:I}peted for the" Lady Lewis >, Cup, and th e first thr ee places were secured by -

I, Kenfig Hili, St. J obn team, 269; 2, Ferndale St.

Liverpool ursing Team.

\Vinners of the" Lady Bute " cup, with Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K.B.E., and (left) Mr. \V. Mabon Abraham, competition Secretary.

wh o travelle d from all parts to att .:: nd the annual festival of the Cymry

The gre at interest centred in the ambulan c e competitio ns orga nised by th e Priory for Wales, which were the ma in feH ure of th e two final days, August Sth and 6th, was stri king evidence of the d e velopment of the ambulance mo vemen t in Wales. Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K.B.E., the Honorary D ir ector of Ambulance, and the followmg medical men were el e cted to adjudicate :Dr. T. W. Clay, Holyhead; D r Pc:lrry Edwards, Cum.r von; Dr. D. Rocyn Jones, c.B.E., Newport, Mon.

Jobn team, 257; 3, L. M. & S. Marine Dept. (Hol yhead ) t e am, 247§ .

The "L'ldy Bute" Cup was keenly cont F. sled by Nursing teams from North and South, and the Liverpool St. John team, last year's winners, were again successful. The three teams securing highest m:nks we re : -

I, St. John nu;sin g I 57; 2, R.hyl V.A.D. nursIDg team, 149 ; 3, h.enfig Hill St. John nurslD g team, 142}.

Nine teams entered for the "Trevethin II Shield for

of mt n r c sideut in Wal e s or Monmouthshire, and the first three in order of merit were ;-

I, L 1\1.S Rly., Bangor team, 16 8 ; 2, Kenfig Hill St John team and Ffaldau & Garw (a tie ) 4, L.lVI.S Marine Dept. ( Holyhead ) team, J.p.

A large number of p eople were present I.he:: subsEquEnt presentation CErEmony, whEn th e .trophles and pr;z : s were handed to the succesllful competItors by Lldy (H::rbert) Lewis, O.B E

Centre Reports.

A BE RDARE CENTRE.

Over 500 people attended the am bulance and comp e titions organised by the Cynon Valley Corps In conjunction with the Aberdare Show on August. 2.nd and 3rd. Nine teams competed In the open competitIOn for the "Sir D. R. Llewellyn" shield, which was won by the Llwynypia team. Ferndale N Q. team came second and Merthyr Borough th ird.

The Aberdare Nursing Division was SUCC e ssful in the open contest for the "D.-. Harry B lOks" and s e cond place was secured by the Cwmaman nurses.

In the ladies individual competition the Dr. Ogilvie" cup and watch were won by Ambulance Sister G. Hoskins, Cwmaman Nursing Division, and Private J. Mills, Cwmaman Di,i sion, was successful in the individual test for the" Dr. Wtlson" cup.

The trophies and pr ;z:! s were presented by Miss Richards, matron of the Aberdare General Hospital.

It is hoped DExt year to include cadet competitions in the ambulance section of this annual e.ent, and Corp3 Secretary W. T. Morgan reports that Mr. Frank Hodges, M.P., hac; kindly promised to give a shield.

PRESENTATION TO A BE RDARE MD lDER

A social evening was organised by the Aberdare Division on July 20th, in honour of the retiring S ecre ta' Y, Mr. V. Wheeler, who was presented with a watch and fountain pen by the members, in appreciation of his services.

Lady Supt. L. Richudson, who presided, was congratulated on the continued success of the Aberdare nursing team, of which she was captain During J 926 this team hac; won the H ill challenge bowl, the Gom er Davies shield, the Ocean ColliEry bowl, and second priz:!s at the Welsh Brigade final competitions, the Abernant flower show and Aberaman Eisteddfod.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

S UCC8:SSFUL OPEN COMPETITIONS.

The t Uorts of the Com missioner for Carmarlhtnshire, Mr. E. D J resulted in ambulance competitions bting in connect io n with two annual Carmarthenshire evtnts, v iz, the U o ite d Counties Agricultural Society Show anj the Llandilo and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society Show.

The Sub-PI ior, the Rt. Hon. Lord Kylsant, G C. M G., was present at the U oited Counties Show, and txpressed keen apprEc iation of the Society'S innovation, and the succ e ssful organisation of the competition which appeared to create more int e rest than the agricultural exhibits.

The competition was open to teams of five men or nurses holding certificates of the St. John Ambulance

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Association or the British Red Cross Society, and the adjudication was giv e n Dr. W . M. Lloyd (Peoybank). Dr. Pennant, D.S O. )Swndasfoot)J and Dr. J. N. Pelt on (Llanell)) The awards ;-

I, Ffaldau Institute & Garw, 292 '2, Cross Han d 'l, 270 k ; 3, 270; 4, Llwynvp ia , 25 2 }; 5, Garnant , 235 -; 6, Brynhyfryd nurse ", 7, L.M S R, 230 :\ ; 8, Kenfig Hill nurses, S raff Offic e r T. D. J enki ns was in charge of th e competitions at LlandilC', in which fifteen male and four female teams took part. 10 the nursing contest, th e Brynhyfryd team was first and Ammanford Nurses ti ed with Vandilo B. R C.S. Detachm en t for s cond place. Th e results of th e comp e tition for men wer e;-

I, Ffaldau Institute &: Garw, lSI; 2, Kenfig H dl , 177 ; 3, Llwynypia, 174.

UNITED COUNTIE S H UNTE RS' SOCIETY.

Ambulance men and nurses in Llantlly were on dut y at the United Counties Hunters, Society Show on ] 8 h Sergeant T. Williams and Lady Ambulance Offic er May Protheroe wer e in charg e of the units, and th¥ serv'c es rendered were much appreciated by the S)ciety.

B A::\TKFFOSFELEN Dl\ ISIO::\T.

The Bankffo sfelEn Ambulance Division held its annu al sports and ambulance comp e titions o n September 3 r d E ;g ht teams mtered the open comp :!tition for teams 0 men or nurses, and the shield pr esente d by Lldy Howar I Stepney was won by Croc;s Hands N o. team With marks, follow£d by Maest eg Cent ral with :269

The Barry POit team was succ tsi(ul In the Novi:: e competition open to t ea ms of m e n or nurses who had n ot pr c: viJusly won an ambulance trophy or priz=. Th Mynddcerrig team obtained s e cond

Forty compet i tJrs took put in the individu=il contes r, and the first priz! s ilver med il W.lS t o .\'11bulanc t. Officer Culliford, Cross Hands D,vlsion.

The judg e s were Dr. Sydn ey William s (Uanelly), D r. B=C'ke:t (Kidwclly), and St aK Officer T. J.

GLAMOROAN COUNTY CE[\TRE.

P ONI'rPRIDD S UB·D IS TRICT.

The s e venth annual comp e ti t io n organised by th e Pontypridd Sub D strict took p'ace in the grounds of th e Ivor H o t el, Puntyclun, kindly lent by Mr Thom as Jenkin, J P , on Sept e mber 3 'd. The arrangem ents were ab y carri ed out by th e Corps officers, und er S taff Offi:ers '1 /. GJddard and T. H. L e wis.

Dr. R. Baird Milne (Bridgend) and Dr. J. M. Wilso'l (Aberdare) judged, and the Pontyp idd Su b·District Cha lenge S)ield was won by the Maritim e and Pcnrhiw tea 1 with 127 marks; Great W n Colliery team obtainin g and th: Tonyrefail and Co e d e ly team 95 markTeams from the Gi lfa ch Goch and Brynna DIVISIODS al so compet e c.

S::rgt. Juho Hobbs, Maritime and P e nrhiw D Ivisio n , was succ e ssful in th e individual te 5t. Mrs. Wilson (Abe r· dare) prEsented the trophies and

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

The Commissio for "Monmouthshire, Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, inspected the following D i v:si ons in the Avon Llwyd Corps on Augus t 6th, at Blaenavon :-Abersychan, Blaenavon, Pt.nlwyn, Garndiffaith and Aber sychan Cad e t There was an exceptionally muster of mun bers, who carried out their drills in a most praisEworthy man ner. The work and appearance of the first Cadet unit to be

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attache d to this Corps was highly gratifying to the responslbl officers.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Over three hundred officers, meo, nurses and cadets p aradf d at Porth Railway Station on August 13th and mc. rcht d to the Church Hall, Cymmu, kindly lent by the Vi car of Porth, where the annual inspection was cond ucted by the Commissioner for the Rhondda, Captain T E. Richards, who was accompanied by Lieut. -Colonel n. Wa tts -Morgan, D.S.O , M.P, and Councillor Thomas O w" n. The Tylorstown Division won the Hurley-Davies cu p, awa rded to the smart e st and most efficient Division or parade.

Service medals were presentEd by Colonel WattsMO lgan to Ambulance Officers N. N Morgan (Ystrad Rh ondda Divi>ion), F. Teale and E. Edwards Div ision), and Private J Lewis (Ca mbrian D ivision).

Colonel W a tts Morgan and Councillor Owen warmly C( m mo.dt. d (ffiCErS and mEn on the v.llue of their work.

News in Brief.

Private E T. Roberts will be grateful if the finder of a g o l d m "dillion ( N J W. A.309S ), .lost at BH.ry I la nd, wlll kindly r e tur:l it to 77, Amos Htll, Penygralg, ( , am.

The enrolme nt of Welsh m e mber.; in the Military J h' pitals Rtser e steadily continu e s, and th e (o llowi[lg D vi sions hlve n'Jw s up plied re c ru it s D Istrict, B re 1.lU .LstiniClg, Brvnmawr, Cardiff City, Celynon Coll it' r), Cwm Colliery, Cwmparc, Cwmgwrach, Llanelly lo wn, Port T albot, Ynysfeio and Neath COl Pl.

Y ilum Votes of Thanks of the Venerable Ord e r of t he Hospita l of St. J ohn of J e rusalem have been awarded, on the recommendation of the Priory for Wales, to Mrs. :i\la be l D.=ase, 0 BE, of Bwlch, Brecknockshire, Mr. Th omas Edgar Sm ith, of the firm of Messrs. Willmott and Sm ith, Ca rdiff, and Mr. John J ohosJn Dunlop, Cardiff.

During the first s i x months of the year 1927, OV t r 50 0 first aid and home nursing examinations were a' ange d i n Wales, and twenty new Divisions of the r'l gade established.

The services for which Mrs. Dease receives recognition cev er a wide and long period. B e fore coming to Wa les she was an abl e offiCer of the St. John Ambulance Bri gade in Ireland, and gave invaluable assistance to the Co mm issioner, Sir John Lumsden, K B. E. Mrs. Dease is no w resident in Brecknockshire, where her efforts are ma inly responsible for the formation of the first St. John Nu rsing Division registered in that county. She is a p ro mi n e nt figure in all local ambulance work and holds offi ce as Quartermaster in the Buckland Bw1ch Voluntary A d Detachment.

In his capacity as Honorary Architect, Mr. T. E. S mith has given advice and assistance to ambulance and n ur sing divisions of the Brigade in connection with their ambulan c e halls. He has prepared plans and superinteQded

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the erection of the buildings, all of which are vested in the Trustees of the Priory.

Mr. J. J. Dunlop is accountant to the .Church in Wales. He is a mem b :! r of the FInance Committee of th Priory, regularly attends its meetings, and h'ls given valuable assistance to this department.

Home Ambulance Service.

AT the end of June the Home Service Ambulance Committee of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross Society had 319 ambulances and 54 stations; four new ambulance stations were eqUIpped dUring the June quarter.

The number of patients carried during that was 21,154 in the home ser vic e arnbu.la nce.s and 7.,572 In the affiliated an bulances. Al t o g ether since Its establlsh!:Oent the number of cases cal r:ed exceeds half a m dli on.

The lia ison offi cer, Major Paget, in the course of a recent tour, visited many an bulance statio.ns, and reported that there was e vi dence of an ncreased deSire to make the service of invalid transport as nearly perfect as possi b,Ie: At. station after station he found proof of the generous spmt 10 which members of the Order and of the Society spent themselves in the service of the sick and ioj llred.

He noted WIth particular sat isfaction the care taken to keep the inside of the arn bJla nces in good order, to provide clean and well aired blankets and p Ill ows, and to make arrangements for first-aid appl iances, hot-water bottles, and other accessol ies.

An ambulance, of course, does not last for e ver, and an increasing number of stations are setting themselves to get the best type p OSS Ibl e when the time comes for repla c ement. Special attention is directed to a new ambulanc recently taken Into use at Ayles bu ry; every detatl, f ro m the stretcher ca rriers to door h nges, has been carefully conSidered by the officer m charge, Supt. P. Marshall. '"

The Home Ser vic e Ambul.mce Comm1ttee IS takmg an active p :H t in the organ isati.on of the road for first aid to th e victim s C?f traffi c The llDes on wh ic h thIS work 1S developing vary, ac co rdmg to local stations, from a full serv ic e, includmg roadside tents equipped for first ·aid treatment, with an ambulance at hand and patrols on the road, to simpler blt useful arrangem ents by which stretchers or first-aid appliances can be readIly at convenient points.

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TREAnIENT OF SHAM EPILEPSY.

Treatment for sham ep il epsy calls for much exe rcise of ing enuity. I remember being an amused witness of on e such incid ent. A man went off in a fit in the street and imitated the symptoms of the disease with apparent realism. The doctor, however, was summoned, quickly grasped the situation, and ordered straw to be fetched, and the man to be placed thereon. The bystanrlers carried out instructions and weJe puzzled because the patient lool<ed so ill. They then turned to the doctor for further instructions and were electrified when he stooped down and appeared to apply a lighted match to the straw. At this the patient immediately recovered, jumped up with a yeIl, b')l ted down the street and quickly disappeared. -B. A. (Cambridge).

CONTINUOUS ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

\Vorking in relays, ambulance m en maintained artifi cia l respiration for twenty-four hours in an att empt to save th e life of a young man, aged 22, of Kingsway, Cleethorpes. The patient contracted influenza; and, as paralysis of lungs superven ed , it was decided to resort to artificial respirati on. A call was made on the local Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, members of which, working in kept up the movements continuously. At first patient seemed to be doing well and smiled encouragement on bis helpers Later he Jap;ed into unconsciousness, passed into a state of collaps e and died. The cas e was reported in the Daily Mail, which stated that quit e recently there died in Chicago a man who had been kept alive by artificial respiration for four days.M. R. (Cannon Street).

The fourth annual competition for the South Elmsall and District Ambulance Cup will take place on Saturday, October 8th, 1927. in the WEstfield·lane Council Schools, South ElmSlIl, when valuabl e prizes will be giVEn to 1st, 23d and 3rd t eam s For particuhrs ap?ly J. E. Elwell, s lI8, Oxford·street, South Elmsall, Yorks.

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is easily seen with the latter it is a common o cc urrence and often a c complnied by perforation. For these reasons it is good treatment to admin ister an emet ic at the earl est moment in Corros ive Sublimate Po isoning. Your examiner was, there · fore, right when he emphasised the corrosive a c t on of the poison; and the Text b ook is r ig ht in that it advises you to give an emetic immed ately after p)ison i s swallowed.-N. C F.

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T HE K'l'OT AND TH E O FL' ICE R

\\ O. ( Oep fo r d ).- In tre a tment of d is lo c ated j oint, is it c orrect to ie off wit h g r a nny or reef k n:> t ? Also, should I rig h t in cor re c t in g an offi cer f I thou g ht that he was ty ng a g r a n n y knot ?

Of cours e t he r eef knot is prefera b le be c ause it is neater, less l ia bl e to s l ip a nd m o re e a s ly untied.

To corr e ct a n offic e r is p r e g nant w th p oss ibilit ies ; and m'lc h depends on he offic er a n d the methods of correction

Sr., knowlnR neither o f y ou I ca nnot a dv is e By the way, an otfic er should Riv e c omma n ds and le av e it to others to carry t 1es e out ; and I wonder why (as yo u ns inuate ) an offi cer was tytng a g ranny kn o t whil e a pr ivat e was look in g on and critici :. in g !- N CORIn T FLET CHER

Ex \\ 1 ATrO i' H OWLER

:'.1. B (U liswat e r ).- In t h e c o u rs e o f a N ur si n g Exam ination recently , I asktd on e ca nd id'lt e h o w pepton is ed m ilk was prepared. Sh e repli e d: -" Bri ng milk t o boili llg poin t a n d add p ej;j u JIlint ess en te') I p l e a d g uIlty to a m usement at thi s g rose; h owl er Good: N ex t, ple a se .C. F

T REAT\IENT OF A BDOl\lINAL W OU NDS

.\ E. ( S he ffiel d ) - For treatment of ab dominal wounds wilh prot ru sio n of bowel, the Textbook (p . r r 9 ) ends its instruct io n s with the wordsCI in each c ase treat as an ord inary wound. }} I wo nder therefore, if I should be correct in ap p lyi n g Tm c ture o f Iod ne wh ic h , of course, falls within cat eg o r y of CI treat m ent of wounds. ))

Yo u d ire c t attent ion to one of se v er a l curious slips in the 1 ex tbo ok whi c h in th is instan c e re c ommends application of !om entati on to protrud in g intestines Such instruction by Infe renc e rule s out use of Iodine ) wh ch m ight do further harm by irritatio n o f b o wel ; and the words quoted by you require mo d ifi ca t ion .-N.C .F

POI SO NIN G BY CORROSl\ E SUBLI Th IATE.

A. B. ( W a rmley ). -In a recent examination I was asked the tr eatment of Corros ive Sublimate Poisoning. I said that I would g ive an emetic because the poison was an irritant a nd d id not burn or stain the mouth. The doctor promptly r eplied - " It does burn. It is a corrosive. }) Who is right -t he Do c tor or the Textbook?

Corrosive S ublim at e (otherwise known as Perchloride of and Mer c uric Chloride) is emphatically a corrosive pOi so n Its action, however, when compared with that of the Acids and Alkalies, is sl ower z'n onset and less lnte nse in effects. Thus, with the former, ulceration of stomach

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J. B. ( Wanganu i, N Z.).-I enjoy your series m03t intensely and send you the following true story :-

An ambulance man, not many months from York· shire, was impressed with the instruction forbidding prob· ing ears for foreign bod ies. One night an insect crawled into his w fes ear. So he promp t ly applied the vacuum cleaner, got the insect out, and h is wifes ear nearly off ! ! Good V ery good ! Please wr ite aga in.-N.C F.

OF CONC USS ION.

N. B. ( Cleckheaton ) - Although the Textbook ( p. qr) teaches us that in treatment of cuncuss ion, head should be kept low and on one side, and that lower ex t remit ies should be raised, some members of our D vis ion ra ise patienes head, when treat in g head inj ury with concuss ion, because they claim that this will prevent onset of compression. Person a lly, I should keep head low unt il, by reason of change in colour of face, I had re a son to suspect development of compress ion Please advise ?

Y ou are r ig ht ; and your colleagues are wrong because compress ion does not nv a riably follow concussion, and because the ra is i ng of p a tient ):; head and shoulders will not prevent onset of compression though su c h treatment may moderate its effects .- N.C F.

F . CT URE S OF C LAVICLE A:\"D R I D;:;.

W. M. ( Cym ) - ln a re c ent c ompet it ion we had to treat in st retcher test a p a t ient suffering from s imple fracture of clav icle and compl ic ated fractures of 6: h and 7. h ribs ( lungs invo lved ) both injuries on sa:ne s ide. \Ve controlled the broken c ollarbone by secur ing upper l i mb to trunk by bandage n reg ion of hips; and we d id not apply usual treatment lest we might through pressure aggravate the fra c tured r ibs. We also kept patient fht, lest by inclin ing him towards injured side we might aggravate the boken clavicle.

T.he Judge us to. apply pad in armpit, support limb 1D St. John sllDg, omit body·bandage and incline p a tient toward in ured s de. Please tell us which of these methods you prefer.

I p refer your method for reasons stated by you.-N.C.F.

C ONDU CT IN COi\I PETITI ON.

J.S ( B irmin g ham ).-In certain competit ions it is laid dow n that Bearers Nos rand 3 should prepare stretcher before proceeding to p a t ient. Is it allowable for these Bearers in an emergency, in wh ich three pat ients ha v e severe bleeding from femoral arteries, to assist before preparing stretcher without losing marks for this delay ? Under such circumstances I ask a team should rig idly follow out the Rules of the Competition or not, and I shall appreciate your decision on the point.

You raise a pretly problem which rests on lighting diagnosis because you ima gi ne an am b ulance squad a t momen t of a r r ival recognising that three pat ients are suffering from h a: morrhage from femoral arteries. Such diagnosis would be beyond my skill. Conse q uently, I favour adherence to Rules of with a properly trained s quad the de la y IOvolved 1D prepanng stretcher would be so brief that l ittle or no a g gra v ation of patient's conditions would Occur. Further, you do not expla in what would be the use of one stretcher for thre e patients-a number which is allowable in no competition known to me.-N.C.F.

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EXAJ\llNATION OF PATIENT.

W.M. (Cym).-I n a recent competition we had to treat injuries to ribs and clavicle. Pati ent was conscious and able to speak. We asked him if he had pain anywhere in lower limbs. When he replied that he had no pain, we asked him to move these limbs which he did freely and with ease.

We contend that under these circumstances we excluded any further injury to spine, pelvis, and lower limbs; but the Judge did not agree. He gave us no marks, because, as he said, we did not make a proper exam ination.

On your statement of facts I consider that you did exclude further injuries; and, had I been Judge, I should have marked you accordingly.- .C.F.

TREATI\lEIST O F FAINTING.

C. G. ( Wakefield ) - While on duty at some local sports two members of the Brigade were called to a case of fainting. They patient ' s bead between hIS knees; and when he had recovered they gave him a drink. An onlooker objected to this treatment, and said that his doctor also condemned it and taught him to treat such a case by keeping shoulders well raised and head thrown back. I asked if he was not thinking of treatment [or nose-bleeding. He Slid that he was not and that he ought to kno!V what he was talking about, because he had many labels issu ed by the Association. replied that labels did not make a good ambulance man and then left him. 'W ere the Brigade members correct in their treatment and would his treatment have been of service ?

Faint n2" is always due to disturbance of heart's action which results in a defic ient supply of blood to brain. With mild cases of Fainting, therefore, it is good treatment to seat patient and to depress head between his knees, though it is preferable, where possible, to lay patient flat on his back because the 1< ainting may be progressive. These positions tend to facilitate return of blood and re establish the circulation in brain. Under these circumstances, raising such a patient's head is emphatically bad treatment.-N.C.F.

BRIGAD E RE-EXA I\ IINATION.

W. C. (London) -In the recent Divisional Re-examination I failed to pass the required tests. I am told by my Superintendent that in consequence of this failure I shall lose my " efficiency" for the current year. Please tell me if he is right?

He i3 both right and also wrong. General Regulati.ons will not grant your "efficiency" unless you pass an examlOCltion in First Aid; but they permit your Superintendent to arrange a further examination for members who failed in the D ivisional Re -ex amination.-N.C.F.

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W. C. ( Lincoln ) .-We send detailed marking sheet of a recent team test. A youth was supposed to have been knocked down and to have sustained simple fracture of patella and deep lacerated wound of lower third of the arm with copious bleeding. Please tell us which is proper place to treat such a wound. We took it to be situated just above elbow; but we note that marks were given for pad and flexion of forearm. Also, do you consider it necessary to carry suc:h a patient" feet first" up a hill ? Pl ease advise because conSIderable discussion has arisen on these points

As was not the Judge, I cannot place wound, though from detailed marking sheet I take it that your Judge also located wound just above elbow. Apart from omissions of plinting with Iodine and of applying a dressing to wound, I have no criticism to make regarding details of treatment as set out in marking sheet.

There was no need to carry" feet first" up hill, because kneecap (and not leg) was fractured. - N.C.F.

SeptembEr, 1927

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According to Brigade Regulations a m a n joini'lg on March 15th, 19 15. is permitted to count 1915 as the first year towalds the service medal. If efficient in accOldance with Regulation; for 15 years, he would be entitled to submit hiS application on January 1st, 19 3 [, having completed J 5 ye 1r5' effi ciency on December 3' st, 1930.

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EDITORIAL.

THE Minist e r of Transport recently T h e Safety of announced n e w regulations governing t h e Roads. the si ze and weight of motor coach e s. i\. lthough the motor coach is already lim it ed in width there arf' , we b elie ve, no similar restrictions on ;t s le ngth and th er e can be littl e doubt that the tendency for he motor coach to increase in si ze constitutes a n e w per to our already dangerous highways.

Anyone who us es th e r o ads will b e glad to hear that somt th ing is b e ing don e to limit th e dime n sions of these Un\' il d ly veh icles which consist e ntly travel at speeds far in of th e legal tw elv e mil e s an hour and are not always n with that care or prudence to which th eir human fr t lph t is entitled, involving unn ec essary risk to the occ upa nts, also to other traffic upon the roads.

I t is also understood that le g islation is now pending to res tri ct thes e larg e vehicl eS to certain roads and to ensure tha t pe rsons under the ag e of twenty ·one years are not per mit ted to drive th e m.

All this, and possibly a good deal more, is urgently nec ssary if the heavy toll of life taken on our public highways is to be checked . The road travel habit is growing rap id ly with all classes of the community and it is in the int er sts of all that our roads shall be mad e as safe as it is pOS SI ble to make them.

I n this connection we were ple ased to see a letter in the Tim es recently from Mr. Eugene Ramsden, M.P. (mem ber for Bradford North), suggesting the provision of fi rst ai d outfits on motor coaches and ensuring that there sh all be qualified first aiders on the vehicles.

We have advocated th ese provisions from time to time in the columns of this journal for, as pointed out by the Time s corre spondent, motor coaching is becoming increasin gl y popular and these vehicles now traverse quite remote pa rts of the country where medical assistance cannot be read ily available,

Mr. Ramsden's suggestion is that all motor coaches carrying more than ten persons should be compelled to carry a first-aid outfit and that th e re should always be some person on the vehicle able to use it. As he goes on to point out, such a provision would frequently enable human suffering to be alleviated, and in cases mean the difference b etween life and death.

He adds that if the Ministry of Tr a nsport fail to take action in the matter, the public should refuse to travel on ve hicles which have not taken these precautions. Short of legislation, this would doubtless be the most effEctive means of securing the provisions which are so desirable, and we trust that the Minist e r of Transport has not altogether overlooked the safety precautions outlined in drafting his new regulations.

It is only fair to add that in some quarters motor coaches have already been equipped with first aid outfits, and that legislation has also been anticipated in the matter of the first aid training of driver or conductors, or both. As is well known, members of the police force, th e A.A. and R.A.C. scouts on the road wear their first aid badges, and although no one wants to anticipate emergencies unduly, it is certainly a source of gratification to the public using the highways that, to that extent at any rate, skilled knowledge would be available when accidents involving personal injuries arose. This provision does not, however, meet all reasonable requirements, and it takes little imagination to appreciate how much more complete and effective will be the accident organisation on our highways when the motor coaches using them carry not only skilled first aid outfits but also trained " first -aiders " as their" crews."

LINEN GUILD -If any Nursing Members of th e Brigade who can embroider well would like to undertake to work one or more for bed-spreads for use in the Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem, and would apply to Viscountess Mountgarret, O.B.E., 31, Hans Mansions, S.W·3, the necessary materials and instructions will be suppli ed.

An Ancient Chapel of the Order of St. John.

ON Sunda'l, September 25th, the Order was represented by tWG Knights of G -ac c* in the capitular habit at Moorhall, Harefi eld, M lddle, e x, wh e n the B ishop of ,ington rededicat e d th e anci e nt chap e l of St. John to th e services of th e Church T h e Chap el was built in the 13th century on land pr e sented to the O.-der b y Dlme Aline Claire, wife of Hu g h d e Clahull when Fra Hugh Dawnay was Prior of Eng land, just after th e Grand Mast e r of the Hospital Fra G uin d e Montaigu had return e d with John de Bri e nne, Kl11g o f J erusalen from the campaign of 12 2 against Mal e k EI Kam el Sultan of Egypt. The chapel was bU Ilt on th e upper floo r of the substantial barn or storehousE' of th e Camera of Moorhall. This was a grange or farm of the und er a Custos or Bailiff, as it was not cOD3idered large or important enough to be a Commandery The farmhouse and residence of th e Custos and olh er officials and farm servants of the Order was an exceedingly p icturesqu e building immediately to the east of the It was unfortunately completely destroyed by fir e a few years ago, and the chapel and balO used as a hay loft and cattle-stab le since the confiscation of the estat es of the Order by King Hen l Y VIII. in I540 became dertlict. From this sad condili o n it was [( scued by the Rev. S H. Cochran, R e ctor of Harefield and his Churchwardens who saw in it an admirable chap e l-of-ease and mission-room to s e rv e th e rdpidly·growing population of the Har t field housing llTea wh ch is being de"eloped by the Uxbridge Council. Th e R e ctor se cur e d a 10C years' ease of the bUIlding at a p e pperccrn rent from the Council, and local energy has renew e d th e fl oor and windows, provided n t w doors and staircas e s and generally fitted the Chap e l for the purposes for which it was or igi nally designed

In his the Bishop touch e d on the salient points in th e history of the build ing and refe rred to the pr e s e nce of th e r e pr e s e ntatives of the O rder on whose mantles the Cross was again seen within the walls of the Chap e aft e r an of four centuries, a triumph for the Faith over adversity. It is interesting to note that although the Chapel only dates from about the p e riod of Magna Carta the Order held the advowson of the Parish some time before that for Dame Alyne de Clahull's grandmother Dame Beatrix de Boilers gave it to Fra Richard Turcy, Prior of England in 1182, the year that Fra R o ger des Moulins, the Grand Master of the Hospital was e ngag e d in the war which had just broken out ; n th e Holy Land between the famous Saladin, Sultan of E g ypt, and King of Baldwin the Leper, of Jerusalem.

Th e grange of Moor hall, which in J 33 8 is noted as having consist e d of thre e carcucatis-about 300 acres-of arable land, with 2 0 acr(;s o f m e adow and pasture for 4 0 kine and 3 00 sheep, was l e as e d by t he Order in IS I 6 to Rose Assheby of Hartfi el d on a 40 yc:arf>' repairing lease of £19 which, according to som e computators, should be multiplied by IS to give the corresponding value in 19 J6 Thus it is probable that the Chapel was, after that, no longer serv e d by the Chaplains of the Order as doubtless the Bailiff and oth e r officials were withdrawn when the property was leased to a lay tenant.

In vi c w of the events in the Holy Land wh e n the Ord t r first established itself at Moorhall, it is curious that the year of the restoration of its Chaptl to ecclesiastical

11r H Pirie Gordon, D.S.C. and Mr. W. H. Fin cham, F.S.A.

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mes in the presence of Knights of the Order wearing the time.honoured black mantle should have b ee n mark e d by a visit to this country of King Fuad, the succ e ssor of Saladin and Malek El Kamel as Sov:-reign of Egypt 8S th e gu est of King Georg e , the Sovereign and Protector of the Order of St. John throughout his dominions , who is Ihe lineal descendant of King J o hn de Brienne and of him and of King Bildwin th e as King in Jerusalem, and also by the acq uisition by the Oi der at a contemp')rdry black letter c op y ot the Act of Parliam t nt of J 54 0 , whereby King Henry VIII. connscat e d M oo rh all and the oth er property of th e 0 d e r in this country

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St. john J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre. GLOUCESTER.

A large c o mp :wy o f intere:;ted sp :!ct\tor3 witne,s ed the tenth CJ nt e st fo r th e ·Vasaar·Smith" ambulance tr ophy, among teams of G.W.R. m e n at the Ambulance H a I, Gloucester, on the 17th instant.

Mr. S. Morris, Divisional Sup e rint e nd ent, presid td, and was supp orted by the local officer s of the G W. R. The adjudicators in the comp etitions were: ( T eam Wo rk) Dr. F. H. Sprague and (Individual Work ) Dr. F J. H. Stillman, Mr. J. C. L-lO e ( D ivision a Secretary), acted as timekeeper , and "pati e nts" we re drawn from local tro ops of Boy Scouts.

An interesting Comp e tition e nsu ed and the r esu ts were declared as under: - Team wo rk , Shi el d and fi ... t pnze, Traffic D e partm ent ; second pr ize , Sheet Dc:partme n ; third priz e, Locomotive.

The Individual pr ize- winners were : ( I ) Mr. N. P. Vaughan ; (2) Mr. L. G. R o bins o n ; (3) Mr. F. \. Drinkwat e r.

An adj o urnment was mad e for t ea at the Spread ElgIe Hot e l, where the trophy and pri ze s were handed t) the winning teams and individuals.

During the proc ee dings Mr H S Whitley ( D ivisional Engine e r), who is moving to Plymouth, was made the recipient of a silver·mounted ebony walking -s tick in re cc g· nition of all that he had done to fost ;: r am bulance wo·k during the eight years he had been at Glouc e st e r.

A musical programme compl e ted a successful aftern oon and evening's entertainment.

AMBULANCE CLA SS AWA RDS

A presentation of ambulanc e Awards took plac e 8t South Lamb eth Station, Great Western Railway, on 8: h iost. Mr. Chubb, Superintendent, supported by Mr. Wr en Chief Clnk, made the presentation of awards gained at the recent examination, and in the course of a fe w wo rd s expressed his keen inter e st and appreciation of the wor k being done by the Ambulance m e n at the station, and urged the successful candidates to end e avour to get t heir colleagues to take up this valuable and mC t ssary work.

Mention was made of the Class success in the Ann ua l Competition for the rc Frank Pottel" Shield, and Mr. Chu bb expressed the wish that not only would th e " Frank Pott er" Shield be retained. but that the advanced team would also

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br ing to South the" Ernest Palmer" Trophy. Members Gaining Awards-17 sat, all passed. Gold Bar.-A. R. Stre e t, 20 years' First Aid work. Labels.-G. Stallard, S. S eymour F. Collins G Gilbert, E. O'Sullivan, E. Lead beat e r', T. BradShaw; A. J. Homewood.

Medallions.·-F. Corderey, C. W. Hipkins, H. W. Purlan d, W. Jago.

Vo uchers - J. c. Humphrey, J. Moody, C. Tampin, 1. Vi ckery.

In order to encourage th e younger members of the st aff, have hitherto nmained outside the movement to obt alD an ambulance training, sn energetic campaign be ing la unch e d up and down th e G. W.R. syst e m.

.\ featu re of this campaign is the distribution of an attractive ly pr pared fold e r entitled " A call to Gr e at Wectprn Rail waymen, " which in a tactful and happy style not ?o ly pOints the inestimable value of a first aid tramlng to the ratlwa}man at his work in his borne on the spo rts fl -.: ld, or io the str eet s, but' also pictures ' th e helrlessne s of ooe whcse workmat e or friend may in son emerge ncy n ee d the assistanc e which he cannot pro " de.

The folde r is brief and to the point. A course of instructio n will, it states-

"Teach you many things you ought to know abo ut the structure and mechanism of that wond e rful bod y of yours.

"Enable you to help others in time of pbysical mI sfortune.

." Make you a more useful memb e r of the commU Dlty."

The text ic; printed with such art q uotations as-

"Usefulness is the rent we are asked to pay for roo m on thIS earl h."

I, Your importance to humanity is gauged by wha t you can do to h e lp othus."

and the famous words of advice by Charl e s Dickens"Do all the good you can and make no fuss abo ut it."

CHESTER.

Mr. J. R. Morris Superintendent) disawards at a presentation to ambulance workers in ! e Che ster Division on Octob e r 1St, and in his opening ex pr.essed the appreciatlOn of all concerned with t e prog re ss In the Division.

f Mr. R. H. Peyce ( Divisional Secretary ) gave a resume o the work for the past year, which showed that 3 66 awards had b bt' d h h I een a alne , w IC was an increase on yea r's The entries for the competitions had IS yea r constItuted a divisional record.

b MAm ong awards and competition prizes presented t: r. Moms were one quarter century effici e ncy medal g rldee 2o years' efficiency bars, and seven Is-years efficiency' o me dals

ref thanking Mr. Morris for his attendance Mr Pryce to .t?e " Morris" Cup which the had given Ampe tItlOn. among teams. h very enjoyable mUSIcal programme contributed to e enj oyment of a very pleasant evening.

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L. & N.E. Railway Centre.

NEWCASTLE CENTRAL AMBULANCE CLAS S.

To c.ommence another year the above class held a social eveOlng on Octob e r 7tb, in the Crown Hotel, N ewcastlewere ISO present. Mr. W. A. Fiddlan, the DIV!SIOnal Supt., in making the presentation of awards for the last examination, stated that all the had passed, and that since th e formation of the class In 1923 the class had improved in every way and this y were the proud p ossessors of the District Am bulance H e was sorry they had not also the "Wharton" ShIeld, but hoped they would retain the District Shield and also have the" Wharton" Shield. In the district wcre 18 classe.s but he would like to see more, as h e thought that ratlwaym en should take a greater inter e st in 'lm bulance work as It had been prov e d many times of and one could not spe ak too highly of the work by men It was surprising to knuw that th e first aId room III the Central station was opened oghte t n months ago no l e ss than 847 cases had b=en treated.

Mr. T. C. Humphrey Mastn ), on behalf of the class, an mkstand with inscription to Dr. N Harkne.ss 10 appreCIation of his valuable services. He said that It was a grFat pleasure to the members to have such a first class instructor as Dr. Harkness

Dr. in the present, he apprecIated the kindn e ss Gf the mem bers in making him the pres e ntation. H e only too pleased to do what he could and would continue to do his best to make the comIng year m?re than the past, also he had already made up hIS mInd to accompany the representing t eam of the class to London to bring back th e Inter-Rai lways Challenge .Shield to be placed by the" Wharton" ShIeld and DlstllCt Ambulance Shie d.

Anoth e r interesting item was the presentation of c e rtIficates to the N E R u presentative team iu the group competItIOn, held in London in I924, by Mr. G J dckson

M. G. Murray moved a of thanks second-d b; Mr A. Robson to th e fO.1l0WlDg who contributed a varied mUSIcal programme :-MISS Butler MISS Stewart 11. { R I L H " .lW essrs. tY, ope, A. W Roberts, A. Robson and members of the Newcastle L.N .E. R. Band. The accompanist being Mr. T. Stabler.

BUCKING>-TA ilISH IR E. -A Conference of Officers of the St John Ambulan ce Bngade in Bucks was held in the Councii Chamber, Aylesbury-by kmd permission of the Ma or-on Saturd3Y, October 1st, 1927, at 330 p.m. y

The Mayor, Councdlor W. Jowett, who was accompanied by the Mayoress and Mr. H. Crookes, the Town Clerk, opened and m the course of hIS address expressed his hIgh appreCIatIon of the work done by the Brigade whi h h felt could speak of from I?e!sonal knowledge of thec out by the DIVISIon of which he was Preside t He WIshed the Brigade every success in its efforts and h n d much benefit would be gained as a result of the of the Conference. ns

A cordial vO.te of thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress beln carned, they retIred, and the chair was taken by the C g C M ounty ommlSSlOner, aJor P. G. Darvil-Smith ; who was supported by the County Surgeon, Dr. S. J. C. Holden; Lady County Officer Mrs. H. K. Scott; and the County Secretary S J A A Mr. W. Scott·Evans, who acted as Secretary of the' C· ference. on

to t?e Motor Ambulance and Road Ser.vlces; CompetitIOns; Fmance; maintenance of mterest of members; co-operatIOn with local A th , d 0 u on tIes an rgamsatlons, &c., were fully considered and h benefit was derived from the discussions, muc

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Organ i sed fo r Ofjic:e rs a n d .lJlemb ers of Centra l Area No (Pr i nce of TVa/d) District, SI A B ( C ontinued from p age 62 .)

L E CTURE NO.4. CONDUCT OF PUBLIC DUTIES.

By C AP TAIN G. GERHO LD

P ubli c D uty Ofjice r N o. I District, Sl A B

T HE primary duty of all members of the Brigade is to maintain their efficiency so that th e y may alway:; be ready and a bl e to r e nd e r First Aid prop e rly on all public occasions. E '3. ch individual, th e refore, must work to keep h i mself (or herself) so f ffi cient that by close co·operation of :111 r a nks, each D ivisional unit may at all times be in r ea din e ss to und e rtake duty at shortest possible notic e

To this end , all officers and members should be fully conversa n t with Brigade G eneral R egulations, Dress Orders and D istrict O:-ders concerning Public Duty.

In No . I D istrict the PubLc Duty Officer is responsible to th e Commissi o n : r for all matters concerning Public Duty; and communications on Public Duty from Ambul a nc e Divisions should be sent dir ect to him at St. John's Gate. Th e Lady District Superintendent, who is r e sp o nsible to the Commission e r for matters conce rning the Nursing personnel, acts in collaboration with the Public Duty Offic e r and arrang e s for detailing L'ldy Ambulance Officers and Sisters for public duties. All communications r e garding same should, therefore, be sent di r ect to the Lady Dis t rict Superint endent.

Publ ic Duti e s divisibl e into those conducted by D istrict Head q uarters and those carri e d out locally by Divisions.

DISTRICT DUTIES.

District Duties arranged by Headquarters chiefly compris e Street Duties on occasions of public ceremonies such as Lord Mayor's Day, Armistice Day, Op e ning of Parliament, & c , and special duties such as those at Exhibitions, Sports Me etings, Theatres, &c. When the police or other comp e t e nt authority notify a str e et duty to District Headquart e r's they usually sp e cify the situations of the Ambul a nc e Stations which they wish to be maintained and also th e time for p a rade, this being generally the same as for police. Th e Public Duty Offic e r then ascertains the nature of the function, si ze of crowd e xpected, & c., and decid e s th e stren g th of personnel and t quipment r e quir e d.

ARRAN GE M ENT S FO R STREET DU T Y.

Brigade work being entirely voluntary, a preliminary notice is s e nt out to·Divisions giving particulars of the duty and asking what p e rsonnel and equipment can be off e red. From replies rec f:' iv e d the duty is allocated to the various D ivisions that have e xpressed their d e sire to undertake it; and the necessary orders are circulated to them. Members are, however, r e minded that they should not parad e without r e ceiving definite instructions, lest excessive numbers arrive for duty.

All ranks should parade at th e place indicated promptly • This serie s of l ec ures when comple ed will probably be availab le in pamphlel form.

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at time ordered and immediately report to the Officer in charge of the Station. Not less than two Ambulan ce Sist e rs are detailed to a Station; and as a rule on importa n t duties one Lady Ambulance Officer and three A'llbulan ce Sist e rs are pJsted to a Station, this number being som e tim e s increas e d at pressure points to one Offic er and fi ve Sisters. Nurses should be employed at the Stat io n principally in att e nding to the women and childr e n Who may b e brought in.

Smoking is not allowed at the S tation or along the rout e Saluting of Offic e rs (including Lady Ambula nce Offic e rs ) should always be exp e cted, and, when giv en, promptly acknowledgerl. Men on duty in th e police line do no t salute but should come to attention when a n passes.

PERSON A L E QU I P MEN T

The S e nior Offic e r or N e.O. present at a S ta ti on should without d e lay assume control, and is ent ir y respvnsible for and discipline of p e rsonn el at station H e should at once take st e ps to parade a nd inspect the men and Equipment ; and h e should have t h ese particulars ready for th e Inspecting Officer on his ar m al and (or completion of Parade State at finish of th e d u y. He should ply particular attention to Dr e ss. Black b oo 5, pouch, hav e rsac, water bottle and white gloves must be worn ; and th e overcoat, wh e n worn, should be butto n d up with equipment outsid e

The Pouch complete and in good o rd r ; and 1t should cont a in I Tnangular Band a ge in wax ed p ap r, l on e- inch and 1 two -in c h Gr e y Calico Roller Blnd ac!e p a ck e t Plain Lint, I packet Cotton-wool, J pair Sciss o s; 6 safety Pins, 3 Phials of Tincture of Iodin e' , and p ec e of strong cane for improvised Tourniqu e t.

M e dals are worn when order e d, usually on occas ion s wh e n Royalty is pr e s e nt and at Inspections. U nauth o r is d or p e rsonal decorations ( inclUding fbw e r s , & c .) , may no t be worn on Brigade uniform. ARRA

Usually a s urgeon is on duty at each station. If be is not, the Officer in charge should ascertain locatio n of nearest surgeon. He should also learn by enquiries be forehand the situation of nearest hospital and availabll. tr a ns· port. Motor ambulances, when present, are posted wh ere they most likely to b e rEquired. in charge .should co-operate in posting me n and 10 opeDlng sub ·statlOns along th e route if pressur e of crowd should warrant such action being taken. They sh o uld pDst out none but experienc e d men singly and wi t h n the polic e line and should warn them to keep in this l ine. New members should be employed at the station o r if posted out, should be accompanied by a fully comp etent N e.O. or man.

Officers of should keep in t o uch w1th the Supermtendmg Pohc e Officer in vicinity of sta ti on because police assistance is usually required for preser vi Dg space for setting up the stations and for treatmen t of casualties. They should enter up on Parade State t he names of all members on duty at their stations and a full list of cas e s treat e d, and should forward thi;; to Pu blic Duty Officer at c.Iose of duty. They must exercise p ar ticular care regardlDg personnel on duty and list of because District Headquarters have to depend on t hiS form for compiling records and checking claims for far es.

If payment of fare is required by any member, s uch claims must be made on the special form issued for t he purpose; but they must not exceed IS. per member p er

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d ut y, and must be forwarded at end of each quarter to P ub lic Duty Officer. Officers do not claim refund of fares; a nd claims in connection with special duties should be kep t sepaJate and forwarded at close of the duty.

Officers in must remember that th e Surg e on, whe n pres e nt, has ent1re charge and control of ambulance st at ion as far as all m e dical matters are concerned ' that all ins tructions of the Surgeon with reference to mus be carried out faithfully and that the station may not be closed down without his consent. Above all they must re m e m ber that the eyes of the general public ar e upo n them and that only by close att e ntion to these facts will th e y ensure the performanc e of public duties in a Ol a n n e r creditable to th e Brigade.

E (J Ul P ME N T FOR STREE T D U T Y

The e quipment and stores used in S t r ee t Duties, in add iti on to personal Eq uipment, usually consist of th e surg ic al haversac, stretch e rs s blank e ts, ground sheet and squa d wat e rbottl e The surgical haversac, especiallv d l:si g ned (or the Brigade units, contains articl e s which are cor si derfd. by Headquarters sufficient for public duty we k It 1S helpful to show clearly on inside of metal containe r above each aperture the names of the it e ms in space bene a th. This sav e s time and much fumbling is pr e vent.!d whe n articles ar e want e d quickly in an emerg e ncy. Bo ti e s should always be labelled with full directions as to use of co ntents.

D ivisional Superintend e nts should explain to m e mbErs at d rill s pract i ces the correct us e of stor e e; and equipmen t suppIJed for use on public duty and should insist on use Excessive use of roller bandages, Sal Vo la tile and IodIDe often occurs and should be discOLra ge d . Iodine should only be paint e d on wound and 5u rIo u nding skin and allowed to dry on befor e applying d res sing s lest burning (f part results.

Re- dressiog o f wo unds is not First Aid, is contrary to Br 6 ade Re g ulations and must not be undertaken. M e mbers s hould be conversant with roller banda g ing and met ho ds of transport by hand -seat, stretcher and motor amJ ula nc e including improvisati')n of stretch e rs, &c.

ARRA ' GEt\ [ENT" FO R PER {ANEN T S T ATION S

W h e n prop e r accommodation can b e obtained (or All b ula nce Stations for duties of more or less permanent as at Exhibitiom, and especially when a surge on IS 10 a ttendance the equipment already mentioned can be su pp le mented by oth e r use(ul

T he Ambulance Service organised for the Br itish E mp ir e Exhibition at WembJey, 19 2 4 - 25 is a good exam ple of what arrangements can be made on such Tht:: se rvice was arranged to enable speedy to b e given to all cases in need of First Aid, mclu ding, if necessary, rapid transfer uy motor ambu lanc G to th e main Ambulanc e Station wher e patients were seen by th e Medical Officer, treated and either discharg e d or fO H'a r d e d by ambulance to hospital, station or home.

T her e was a daily attendance of between one and three hun dr ed and fifty thousand >tisitors ; and the service pr ov e d quite adequate in dealing efficiently with the vast nu mb er of casualties which occurred daily Four ambulan ce stations and ten First Aid posts were established, ea : h being in telephonic communication with each other, Bri ga de Office and the Exchange.

The ambulance stations each had separate accomodah on for men and women, and were fully equipped with the nece s sary. furniture, medical and surgical appliances, drugs an d drESSIngs, litters, &c. One of these stations, the Main

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Station, was complete with dispensary, portable radiograph apparatus, two wards each with six beds, two dressing rooms, Medical Officers' quart e rs : &c. Here also a medical officer and small permanf.nt trained staff were always on duty, and nearby were garaged two motor ambulanc e , and a small motor car for inspection pu'poses.

The First Aid Posts were made slightly in s ize than a Post Office Telephone Call box. Each contain e d a surgical havresac, stretcher, screen, chair, portable enamel washstand, basin and jug, occurrence book, telephone, writing flap, &c. The requisite t t lFphon e numbers w ere posted up ; and a member of Brigade ( o r B R . C.S. ) was on duty at each post. Minor cases were tr t: ated by them on the spot; but those which required re s t or m e dical attention were quickly transferred by ambulance to the Main Station which was regarded as "Casualty Cl e aring Station" of the Exhibition.

For duties such as thes e lasting from 9 a. m. to I p. m. daily, a rotation of duty is necessary. Arrang e ments should be made for attendanc e of Brigade in p e riods of four. or fiv e. hours' duration. Further, th o ugh Brigade S e rv1ce IS entirely necessary, some pr o vision fo r sustenance and paym e nt of fares must be arrang e d for such ex tend e d duties.

LOCAL D U TI E S.

The points detailed with refe re nce to Distr i c t Dut ie s the mai? applicable. to thos e conduct e d loca ll y by DLVlslOns. WIth local dutIes of all k inds ! how e ve r, the work of the Public Duty Officer devolves up o n the Offi cer in charge ?f Corps or undertaking such ; and he ( o r sh e ) IS entirely r e. sf o nslble for makIng s a tisfactory arrangem e n t s.

The approval of the Public Duty Offic e r mu st be obtaintd by Ambul a nce Divisions (or all local duties, anj of the Lady D istrict Superintendent by Nursing D i visions. By thiS m e ans the duty r e cords at D i strict H e adquarters are k e pt correct and th e overlapping of duties is avoided Office rs in charge of Divisions should keep t hems e lves well posted in all local affa ir.> and be on the look out for duties for the Brigade. The p e rformanc e of publ ic duti e s stimulates int e r e st in Brig a d e work and creates a h ig her standard of For thes e reasons Offic e rs and memb e rs should, wh enever possible, und e rtake duti es foc District Headquarters or their Divisions.

ARRANGE

ME NTS F OR LOCAL D U TIE S

The publi.c for and women fully qualifi e d to render FIrSt Aid In sudden Illness or accid e nt is b e com i ng mor e and more recognis e d by th e authOrities conc t rn e d and frequent req uests arc now being made for th e of Brigade members at Exhibiti o m , Theatr e s, Music Hal ls Cinemas, Sports M e eting s &c. I would advise in Divisions who und e rt a king sucb spec1al duti es to make v e ry definlte a rr.lDgem e 1ts wi ch the manag e m e nts at th e esp eCially r egarding such matt e rs as provlSlon of sUltable accommodation for ambulance station, attendance of J? ersonn e l, paym e nt of expenses for stores, equipment, ambulanc e -car and permanent attendant at station where is r e quired. Furth e r, they should insist on exhibiting an " Ambulance Station" notice on which the name and badg e of the Brigade should appear, and so clearly indicate to th e public that the station is being maintained under the ausp ic e s of the Order of St. John.

Officers in charge must rememb er that all Brigad e work is voluntary and carried out without fee; that cbc.rges can only be made for expenses incurred and not for services

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rendered; and that donations received for that purpose must appear in DIvisional accounts.

Officers in charge of local duties must arrange for their inspection at fr e quent intervals to ensure that these are being p e rformed satisfactorily. They must impress upon all r<:lnks und rtaking these special duties that they are pn-stnt for Brigade work and !lot for amusement and that they must conduct themselves accordingly . Members are apt to b e come lax in p e rsonal appearance on these duti e s and to go on duty with incompl e te equipment. The Station Attendance Sheets, and Case Report Forms or Occurrence

Book must be properly complet e d before being forwarded to Publlc Duty Officer. Whire glov e s and havresacs should be worn; and smoking should not be allowed. Lastly , th e attendance of members in mid-week should be ma'ntained as agreed and should not be exceeded on Saturday evenings a5 often happ ens.

ROAD SERVICE.

With the rapid growth of motor transport and consequent heavy casualty lists on the roads, greater demands ar e b e ing made on the Brigade. The Horn e S e rvice Ambulance Committee of the Order and B.R C S. urge the necessity of an organised effort being made in provinces to extend this sphere of work and so cope with new conditions. The establishment of Ambulance Stations linked up by First Aid Posts and Patrolling Units on all main roads is contemplated. As outlying stations it is proposed to use garages, farmhOUS ES and cottages &c the obj :: ct being to establish an efficient Road Ambulance S ervice in all counties similar to the one already and partly in op e ration in the County of Buckingham.

This Lounty scheme includes e ight motor ambulanc e s stations in Buckingham, Wolverton, Bletchley, Aylesbury, Cbesham, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Slough. Th e se stations have been established and are b e ing cClrried on by Divisions of the Brigade, the number of units depending on volume of traffic on the road. Thus at Slough, which is a gateway to London, there are four Brigade units.

Intermediary ambulance stations are to be formed from five to eight miles apart to link up the main stations. These are to be called First Aid Posts and will consist of personnel and equipment. It is recomm e nded that eflorts be made to giv e First Aid training to shop assistants and others employed locally during the daytime, especially on a main thoroughfare, so that there may be some qualified p erson always available in cases of accident.

The patrols will use push cycles, motor cycles or cars; and their services will b:l required chiefly on Bank Holidays and weekends during the summer months.

The work is being carried on successfully in Yorkshire and many other places by Brigade units; and it is now desired that a general scheme applicable to the whole country shGuld be adopted with such variations as local circumstances may demand. Although the llroposed scheme will mainly concern provincial areas, a linking up with Am bulance units of London Areas will be necessary. Many Divisions of No. 1 District are situatl:d on the outs kirts of London such as Bromley, Watford, Croydon, Harrow, Barnett, Southall, &c., and might make themselves responsible for the working of the scheme on the main roads in their areas. It will, therefore, largely d e pend on the initiative of the Offic ers in charge of these Divisions as to how much of this proposed Road Ambulanc e S e rvice will be carried on by Divisions of No. District; and they are urged to extend the sphere of their activities in this direction, as far as possible.

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In conclusion, performance of Public Duty is th e prim3 object of the Brigade. Such work stimulates interest in the Brigade and its Divisions, creates higher standards of tfficiency and assists members to attain greater sel fconfidence in the work aDd their own t [forts. For thes e reasons, officers and mem bers undertake duty for District or Division on every pOSSIble occasion.

(To be continued).

Detailed Marking Sheets.-No. IA.

IN DIVLDUAL PR \CTICAL TESTS.

BEARER No. I.-CARD OF INS TRUCTlON.- Arriv ing borne from drill you happen to go into the kit c hen where you find your landlady retching and vomitlOg into a bowl in the sink. You notice a pecultar smell and observe th H her lips are stained white. Act.

NOT ES FO R J UDGE.-Pa tient to stand over a bowl CODtaining water to which has been added a little carbolic aCid. Bottle labelled "stout)) to be on table and a glass three parts filled with stout to be nearby. Chair to be labelled" fireplace."

Details of Test.

I mmed iately smell contents of g lass and bottle 3

Confirm by smelling contents of bowl 3

Ask if a distinctive smell (c arbolic acid ) 2

Take steps to prevent patient falling

Ask if Epsom salts avatlable (y es )

Quickly prepare and give antidote

One pint milk with oz. of Epsom salts

Ask if any demulcent drinks ( no )

Tact and encouraging words to patient

Give antidote; ask if fire in grate (y es ) :2

Plar:e patient flat in comfortable position

I n front of fire; loosen clothing to neck

Ask condition of breathing (app ears to be fall ing)

Ask for flannels and hot water

Immediately examine tongue (v ery swollen)

Apply hot flannels to front of neck

Test if patient able to swallow (y es )

Give sips of cold water frequently

Ask colour of patient's face ( becoming blu ish )

Apply Schafer s artificial respiration forthwith

Efficiency of rendering artificial respiration

Ask if breathin!l restored (muc h better )

Persistence in applying Schafer's method

Judge-" Patlent breathing much better now."

Gently turn patient on back ; keep in recumbent position 2

Save vomit; cover warmly; encourage 3 Judge-" Husband has just arrived."

Explain quickly; send for doctor forth with Stating that wife has drunk carbolic acid

Re-assure husband as to wife's safety

Keep watch on patient till arrival of doctor

Total ". 50

BEARER No. 2.-CARD OF IN ST RUCTION.-You are on patrol duty on a country road. About 20,:) yards ahead you see a man knocked down by a small two-seater car. Th e driver stops, alights and goes to render assistance. As you reach the spot you find the driver attempting to raise the patient from the ground. Patient is quite conscious. Th e nearest first-aid box is 25 yards in the opposite direction.

NOTES FOR JUDGE.-After Bearer bas read Card, th e driver will attempt to pick patient up from the ground. Place stool nearby to represent a mile stone and two chairs to re pr e· sent two-seater car in which place a surgical haversac and blanket.

Deta£ls of Test.

Shout to driver leave patient alone

Caution patient make no attempt to move

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Ask if any visible h ce morrhage (no) 2

If a ny visible deformity (yes, left leg ) . .. 2

Ask if visible wheel marks (left leg mid shall) 2

If pai n in that region (yes); if reason suspect wound (nu) 2

Steady and support 11mb 2

A<;k if any pain elsewhere (no) 2

Ask driver to render assistance ( he feels very fain l) 2

DIrect driver sit on milestone; head between legs 2

Draw injured foot of patient in natural position I

Keep in position; secure with bandage from pouch 2

Do not slit up seam of left trouser

Exami ne again for wound ( no ); swelling ( yes ) 2

., "" irregularity (yes) ; loss of power (yes) 2

Ask how driver feels (a l ittle better) 1

Encouragi ng words to patient and driver

Place patient as comfortable as possible

Ask drIv er if he ca rries a first-aid box ( yes) 2

Warn patient on no account to move

Quickl y obtain first-aid and rug from car

Ask If any other patrol or vehicle In sight ( nu )

Cover patient warmly; apply outer splmt only 2

Well pad splints; apply outer side injured 11mb 2

Serure by five bandages in correct positIon 2

Rap dly exclude pJsslble injuries elsewhere (none) 3

Re assu re dnver as to pltient'5 condition ...

Judge-Cyclis t patrol just arrived.

Send written report to mam s,ation

Ask for ambulance to be sent at once

Take number of car and name of driver

l\:eep careful watch while waitmg ambulance

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BEARERS OS. 3 A 'D 4 -CARD OF INSTRUCTION.-

You two are on your way to do duty at a Divisional Cricket

;\latch in a neighbour ing village and have with you the DIVisions cric ket bag containing the pads and bats.

You are the only passengers on the 'bus and while talking to each other you see a boy dart into the road and fall. The bus sto ps with a jer k. Act.

1' 0 rES lOR JuuGE.-Arrange chairs to represent bus in which place two bearers and cricket bag containing t""o pads and two bats. Patient to be found lying on stomach. Nose to be pam ted ",·lth red grease paint. Driver possesses rugs if asked by bearers.

Details 0/ Test

Immediately proceed to patient

Ask driver to hold up bus for t

Ask if boy struck by bus ( no ); doctor (2 5 yards)

Ask drIv er to take message to ductor from nose; ask if severe (no)

Ask If patIent conscious (test for it)

By speec h and touch (com plains of pain in right knee )

Rapidly examine head, spine and upper limps ( no injuries)

Method of turning patient on back

Imm.ediat ely examine right lower limb

Ask If loss of power (yes) ; swelling (yes)

If :-V0u nd of knee ) ; deformity (no)

If Irreg ularity (gap felt ); steady and support limb

ExamlDe chest, pelvis, left lower limb (no injuries)

M.ethod and effi ci ency of examination ".

Ask If any message from doctor (out for 18 minutes)

Nearest hospital (5 miles); if ambulance (no)

Ask If dnv er has any rugs (yes) ; cover warmly

Support head and shoulders of boy

Straighte n and raise injured limb

Next exa mine nose; ask colour of blrwd (red)

If externa l wound ( no); if blood from nose (y es); if p woun d (no)

aIDt wo und and skin round with iodine

Ask for key; place down patient's back to fingers before touching dressings

CfIDt wo und and skin round with iodine; allow to dry

A dry dressing to knee; bandage correctly

If nose bleeding ceased (y es )

bat as splint along back of limb

rom buttock to heel; flat part of bat heel wards

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Adapt cricket pads to fasten bat to limb

Encouraging words to patient; keep covered warmly

Carry patient by human stretcher to doctor's house

Take number of 'bus and name of driver

Method of carrying and care of injured limb

Report to doctor ( history, diagnOSIs, treatment)

Simple fracture of patella with small abrasion; nose bleeding resulting from fall

Total

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St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

SEPTEMBER, 1927.

The Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned the following promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE OOUNTY SURGEON

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Corps Surgeon Richard Henry Read, M .R. C.S ., North Staff's. Area, r6 9 27

TO BE OORPS OFFIOER.

Supt. Frank Lightfoot, North \Vorcs. Corps, 169.27

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON

NO 2 DISTRICT

Leslie William Howlett, M.B , Ch .B. , Shirley Division, Southampton Corps, 20.927:

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

H. John D'Arcy G. Price, M.R.C.S., L.R C.P., Griff Colliery Division, Warwickshire Corps, 259.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

John Thomas Wilson, M.B., Ch.B., Dronfield Division, 7.927

Francis Ivan G. Tweedie, B.Ch., M.R.C.S., L.R C.P., New Monkton Collieries IDivision, Pontefract and DIstrict Corps, 21 927

Eric Arthur Coldrey, M.D., F.R.C.S., Rotherham Nursing Division, Rotherham Corps

Malcolm Stuart Ross, M. B., F.R C.S, Hemsworth Division Pontefract and District Corps

NO.6 DISTRICT.

\Villiam Ingram Gordon, M.B., Ch.B., Cowper Colliery Division, 15927

William Campbell Lyons, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., South Shields Boro' Division, 199.27

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Henry Pode MIles, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Modbury Division, 10-9 2 7

Alexander Gardner Aitken, M.B., Ch.B., Callington Division, 10 9. 2 7

No. 10 DISTRICT.

John Everard Linnell, B A., M.B, B C., D.P.H., Sheringham DIvision, 3 6.27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Samuel Cooper, Great Central Division, Leicester Corps, 17.9 27

Stanley Llewellyn Smith Twywell Division, Kettering Corps, 29 9 27

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Sergeant George James Smith, Barrow-in- Furness Division, 26 9. 2 7

No. 5 DISTRICT.

John Thomas Wilson, M.B., Ch.B., Dronfield Division, 7.9. 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Sydney Estcourt Day, Sheringham Division, 3.6.27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Nursing Officer Martha Naomi Johnson, Lymington Nursing Division, 20 9 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

May Bentley, l\Iiddleton Nursing Division, 14.9 2 7

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Sergt. Gearge J. Evans, No. 4 (Ley ton and Leytonstone) Division, 229.27

Sergt. Edward W. Haines, No. 29 (East Walthamstow) Division, 28 9 .27

Sergt: \Villiam Wallace Perriton, No. 29 (\Valthamstow) Divislon

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

James Henry Jarvis, Midland Railway Division, Kettering Corps, 3I.8 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Malcolm Maclaren, Carlisle Division, 2I.9.27

Harold Ri chard Barlow, Ramsbottom Division, I.I0.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Francis H. Sherwood, Filey Division, 14.9.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Reginald George Randall, Sheringham Division, 36 27

Thomas Caston Forbes, Ware Division, 9.927

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Elsie Lilian Brenchley, Devonport Nursing Division, 23.9.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Harriet Dickens, Goole Nursing Division, 26.8.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS.

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Richard Dodd, Blaydon Burn Colliery and District DivisioD, 19927

No. 1 I DISTRICT.

Private William Frederick Allcorn, Rye Division, 209 27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS.

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Jane Moon Pryor, Saltash Nursing Division, 10.9.27

TRANSFERRED.

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer J. B. Purvis, St. Hilda Colliery Division to South Shields Born' Division, 1.7.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. Wroughton Thomas, Guildford lng Division to Portsmouth Division, 3.10.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Sister L. Chalmers, Wimbledon Nursing Division, 3. 10 2 7

Corps Officer F. T. Taylor, Walthamstow and District Corps, 20.9 2 7

No. S DISTRICT.

Dr. Halliman, Rotherham Nursing Division, 1.9.27

No.6 DISTRICT.

Supt. W. H. Bird, Cramlington Division, 26 9.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon W. Morgan, Seaford Nursing Division, 15.927

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REVERTED AT OWN REQUEST.

Lady Cadet Officer 1\lrs. Stephens, Ford Nursing Division, 26.9. 2 7

RESIGNATIONS AOOEPTED WITH REGRET. No. DISTRICT.

Supt. E. Long and Ambulance Officer W. Bardell, Ilford Division, 30927

Nursing Officer Mrs. Hopkins, Southall Nursing Division, 269 2 7

NO.2 DISfRICT.

Divisional Surgeon Elizabeth Benson, Gloucester Nursing Division, 3 10.27

Divisional Surgeon A Saunders, Southampton Corps, 30.9.27 No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Supt. A. Shayler, Northampton Division, 269.27 NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. A. Shepley, Middleton Nursing Division, 15 .9.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Offi cer H. Rowlett, Stamford Division, 20·9.27 Corps Supt. H. Bury, North Staffs. Railway Corps, 20927

Supt. H. Jagger, Wakefield Division, 20 9 2 7 No.6 DISTRICT

Cadet Officer J. J. \Veedy, Springwell Colliery Division , 26 9 2 7

Supt. \V. Scott, St. Petet's Works Division, N ewcastle-onTyne Corps, 28 9 27

Lady Ambulance Officer F. Watsod, Y P.1. Nursin6' Division 239 27

No.8 DISTRIC T.

Di vi sional Surgeon R. C. T. Evans, Herne Bay Division

3 10 2 7

No. 10 DISTRICT.

County T. H. Goodman, County of Suffolk, 2.5 .27

District Officer A. H. \V. Moffat, District Officer H. C. Smith, " " "

L3.dy Corps Surgeon Miss vVill :a mson, I pswich Corps, 27 .927

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Haydock Ambulance D ivisio n, 179.2 7

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Skipton L.M.&S.R Division, 19 SJ 27

Rowntree (Y ork ) Division, 21 9.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

\Vorthing Ambulance Div isio n, 30927

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Letchworth Nursing Di vision, 21.7 .27

OADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Southampton Cadet Ambulance Division, 259.27 Southampton (Sc out ) Cadet Ambulance DiviSIOn, 25.9.27

OORRECTION.

Callington Cadet Division should read Callington Amb ulance Division.

P. S WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

A Course of Six Lectures on "First Aid to th e Injured," will be delivered by R. B. Duncao, Esq., M.D (Lecturer to the St. John Ambulance Association), at th e City of London School (Boys'), John Calpenter Stree t, E.C.4, commencing on October 24th, 1927, at 6.30 p.rn

Fee for the Series, 5s., including Text Book. Furthe r particulars may be obtained from Staff-Sergeant T. W Wells, at 48, Navarino Road, Dalston, E.8.

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lib( GranO Ilrlo!,,\? of Ctbc of lbc tlolJpltal ot SL 30bn of 3eru.salem 10

Ube St. Jobn .ambulance

PRINCE OF WALfSS OISTRlCf.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUVS CATHEDRAL. NOVEMBER, 1927.

Nov ember 6th, No. IO Division, St. Marks.

" 13 th " r I Wembley and Harlesden. 20th" J 3 King's Cross, G. N .Ry. 27 th " 15 East Ham.

Duty (rom 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m. A NUAL DINNER.

The officers' annual dinner and dance will be held at the Hot el Central on Saturday, December 3rd, 1927. The hopes that this will be well attended by and th eir frtends. Tickets and particulars to be obtained from Captai n L. L. Franks at the Gate OFFICERS' SUBSCRIPTIO S.

O fficers are reminded that the sUbscriptiJn for the year is now due. BAND.

The Band will meet for practice at the Church House opposi te District Headquarters) on alternate Fridays at 7.45 p til The next practices will be held on the 21st October and the 4th and 18th ovember.

Recruits are urgently needed for the Band. An efficient memb,er of any Division may on receiving permission from his Superi ntendent, join, All applications should be in the first place, to the Band President, Captain L. L. Franks. OBITUARY.

It is with much regret that the Commissioner has to the death of Dr. A. P. Allan of the NO.5 1 Croydon Dlv ISl on, and also of Dr. K Corfe of the No. 19 S. Met. Gas Corps.

Through the death of these two Surgeons the Brigade has suffer ed a great loss, as they were both such ardent workers in the c ause of Ol.!r Brigade work.

Th e Commissl?oer also has to announce with very deep regr et, the death In of Mrs. E. Franklin, the Lady Supt . of the No. 47 Fmsbury ursing Division, who was the first offic er to form a Cadet Division in No. Distrist.

Mrs. Lancel?t Dent, Lady S,up.t. in Chief for Brigade written to the Commissioner, stating that everythlDg pOSSible was done to assist Mr. Franklin, and that it was the of her people in the Dominion to be able to pay a las t tnbute to an Officer of the Home Brigade as was fitting and proper to her stanJing.

L ORD MAYOR'S DAY AND ARMISTICE DAY.

Forms have already been sent out to Officers and Members In Ch arge of Divisions asking them to state what personnel they ,Provide for duty on November 9th and I Ith. The Com missioner hopes that these forms will be returned as soon as p ossible, 'Jut not later than the 29th October, 19 2 7. (Signed) FRANCIS A. BRUOKS, M.D. (Lt.-Col.). Commissioner.

J MPORTANT NOTICE.

Secretaries are requested, when sending newsC,uttlDg'S of their meetings, etc., to give the date of public atiOn of the newspapers.-EDITOR.

No. 2 District.

AYLES13URY.-A bathing oarty consisting of well-known and res dId' I pecte a les of Aylesbury narrow ly escaped serious oss of life at a spot near the new bridge recently opened by

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the Chairman of the County Council. Two men, one a prominent member of the Aylesbury Brigade of St. John Ambulance and a Mr. Penny-went to their rescue, but the latter got difficulties and was sinking for the third time. Miss Cicely Baker, the daughter of the late Dr. Baker, swam out to him and brought him to bank, where he became unconscious. The ambulance representative (Mr. Moxom) immediately renAid, and in restoring him. The greatest credit IS due to MISS Baker for her plucky action, and to Mr. Moxom for giving first aid under most trying circumstances

BUCKINGHA:lI.- Twenty-thrE:e First Aid Posts have been in the County, each equipped with surgical havresac and m most cases stretchers. Members of the Brigade and First-Aiders reside within the vicinity of each Post, and dunng week-ends two or more take their turn of duty. .special Road S,ign has been adopted for the County, It IS hoped to publish a photograph of a Post with its Sign ID our next Issue of FIRST AID.

The Princes Risborough Division held a very successful dance on September 21st at the Chalfont Hall in aid of the equipment fund. The hall was crowded and a substantial surplus was realised. In the interval Supt. J. Pearce, M.B.E., thanked the assembly for their patronage.

The High Wycombe Division has instituted a ten thousand shilling fund for the purpose of providing a new motor ambulance.

G. Moore, C.M.G., D.S O., M.D., Deputy Chief Commissioner, IDspected the High Wycombe and Princes Risborough Divisions and the High Wycombe Cadet Division on October 9th. He was received on arrival by the Mayor and Mayoress of High Wycombe, Councillor and Mrs. R. A. James and tbe County Commissioner. The parade was under command of Supt. R. M. Blaikie.

Tbe Bourne End Section has now become a Division and a of 30 is in progress with a view to obtaining further Mr. F. E. Serls is responsible for the organisation in Bourne End invalids were conveyed over 4,173 miles durlDg the quarter ending September 30th.

No. 4 District.

SICK BERTH RESERvE.-Parades of Sick Berth Reservists for inspection by Surgeon Commander Rivers, R.N., were held at Crewe on September 21St, Manchester, 22nd Oldham, 23rd, and Bolton, 24th. After critically inspecting the ranks the I nspecting Officer had cards of first aid tests freely distributed and afterwards inspected the work done. The whole test was very comprehensive and searching. The units gave demonstrations in marching and stretcher drill and at the conclusion Surgeon Commander Rivers addressed all rank,; pointi,ng sm,!-ll mat.ters ?f det.ail requiring attention, and expresslDg hiS entire satisfaction With everything that he had seen, adding his congratulations on the good work perfor.med by the reservists. The Commissioner, Col. C. J. Tnmble, C.B., C.M.G., was present at the Bolton inspection while the <?ffic:ers in attendance on the inspecting officer were Crewe, Dlstnct Officer \""1. Maxwell Reekie, O.B.E., J.P.; Manchester; Assistant Commissioner C. H. fowler Jones; Oldham; Corps Surgeon Lendrew, O.B.E.

BOLTON.-The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show was held at Bolton on July 28th, 29th, and August 1St. One officer, five men and four nurses were on duty each day. The cases treated numbered 48 one of which had to be removed by motor ambulance. The Society provided a small marquee and the work was carried. out wi thout any expense to that Local firms kmdly lent the necessary furniture, utensils, etc., and the bandages, dressings, etc., were provided by the Corps. The Secretary of the Society afterwards ex-

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pressed the gratitude of the Committee for the excellent arrangements that had been rrade.

BARROW -On August 27th, a display of ambulance work was given by the members of the ursing Division under the direction of Lady Supt. Craig assisted by the N C.O.'s of the Ambulance Division. In the streets and fields the members demonstrated to the public the methods of applying dressings and bandages and the transportation of the injured to hospital. The members were afterwards entertained to tea by Mr. Raby and a vote of thanks was accorded to him, and to the vicar for the use of the Parish Hall.

The road patrol work is being gradually extended in the district and amongst those who have recently commenced this service is the Barrow district, who have also made arrangements with the police for first aid boxes to be placed in all by \liith the Council have had one IDstalled In the PublIc Pal k. Through the of the local association football club this division has received a donatIOn of is·

CHORLEY.-The Annual Church Parade took place on Septem ber 18th were about men sisters present mcludlDg representatIves from neIghbouring divisions. The vicar of St. Peter s gave the mem ber: a hearty welcome and expressed his admiration for the work to wh ich they devoted so much of their time. The parade was most successful and reflected the enthusiasm of the members and of those of the adjacent divisions.

HINDLEY.-Fine weather prevailed on the occasion of the church parade on September 18th, when, in addition to the Ambulance, Nursing and Cadet Divisions there were present contingents from Leigh, Tyldesley, Atherton, Wigan, and Westho'Jghton and the Boys' Brigade. The parade was under the command of Supt. J. E. Hodkinson of Hindley. There were also present representing the HIDdley Urban District Council, Messrs. J. W Tborley ( chairman ), S. Jackson, E. Beresford, T. Ogden, J. Meadows, T. J. Brown, and T. Robey (clerk )

In the course of his the Rev. W. A. Sergeant, the vicar said that no amount of sacrifice was too great to rescue those who were injured and to give them aid. The inauguration of the splendid Brigade to which they belonged was due to the long succession of Christian Knights who had existed for almost a thousand years. The Association and Brigade were the direct outcome of the Order of Knights of St. John. The work had grown until it was known to all. 'Within a year of the outbreak of the great war 8,107 ambulance men were working overseas, while 15,000 women were employed in military hospitals, and now in Peace th.ey were carrying out a great work in the of God for fellowmen. At the conclusion of the servIce the congregatIOn assembled at the War Memorial where a wreath of laurel leaves was placed by Supt. Hodkinson, inscribed" In respectful memory, from the Officers and Members of the Hindley Ambulance and Nursing Divisions." Sergt. Price sounded the Last Post and the ReveIlle, and the hymn" 0 God our help in ages past" was sung. Before dismissal Councillor Thorley spoke of the great work the Brigade is doing and wished the members every success.

No. 5 District.

LOUTH.- The annual inspection of the Division took place at the Headquarters on September 17th, the Inspecting Officer being Major W. H. Fisher, County Surgeon.

There were present Alderman H. Stanley Walker, M.D. (Supt. of the DIvision), Ambulance Officer W. G. Paling, Sergeant C. A. Smith, members of the Brigade and boys of the Cadet Division in charge of Cadet Officer W. G. Paling.

After the march past and inspection, stretcher drill, under the direction of Mr. C. A. Smith, was proceeded with and ambulance work demonstrated by the men and boys.

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At the close of the inspection, the members were addressed by the I nspecting Officer. He himself very satisfied with what had been done, espeCIally the ambulance work. He complimented the boys upon their exhibition of Hand Seats for carrying the injured and of their bandaging. He said it showed very careful training on the part of their Officers an d keen IDterest taken by the boys in theIr work. He was glad to find they were not playing at the work. They had all rione exceedingly well that evening.

The Supt. (Dr. Walker ) thanked Dr. Fisher for inspectin g the Division and for the encouraging words he had spoken t o them. He explained that there was not so large a number o n parade as he would have wished owing to several being awa y nn holiday.

No. 6 District.

NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE -The Annual Conference of Officers of the District was held III ewcastle on Septemb er 24th, the Acting Commissioner ( Major A. Hammersl y Johnston, O B E., presiding. There was a good attendan ce of officers and a variety of subjects affecting the we}(are an d work of the Brigade were discussed.

The Conference was followed on the Sunday morning by the annual District church parade to the Newcastle Cathedr al. The parade, which numbered about 80 0, assembled in Eldo nsquare and marched to the music of bands from Fell in ti Colliery, Charlow and Sacriston Coll ieries and Hebbu rr> through the town to the Cathedral. Major A. Hammersle y Johnston was in charge of the parade, and \\ as accompanie (l by Assistant Commissioner Stanley Embleton, Vice -Admir al \V. F. Slayter, C.13., RN. (County Controller for V.A.D.), La dy District Officer Mrs. \Voodbury Thompson, Col. \V. C. Blacke tt Knight of Grace of the Order), Mr.]. T. Batey ( Knight of Grace), Coroner John Graham ( Hon. Associate of the Orde r, District Officer W. T. Atkinson, of Hull. District Officer C R. Curry was acting adjutant.

Canon G. E. Newson ( Vicar of Newcastle ), who conducte d the service at the Cathedral, extended a welcome to the me m bers of the Brigade. The Rev. L. S. Hunter Vicar of Barking) preached the sermon, and the other clergy tak in " part in the service \\ere Canon Alfred Boot, and the Rev. C. E. Turner.

After the service, Service Medals of the Order were presented to the following :-Divisional Supt. H. Hanso, Hebbu rn Division; ex-Divisiunal Supt. T. Wilkinson and Ambulan ce Officer N. H. Turner, Gateshead Felllllg Divis ion ; Supt. J. Orr, Ambulance Officer T. Thompson, Corporal J. A. Carr (now transferred to Felling Colliery DiviSion ) and PriV al e R. Greener, Wickham Division; Ambulance Sister A Forst er, Felling )Jursing Division; Ambulance Sister M. Post le , Cosnett Nursing DiviSIon.

HULL.- The annual War Office Inspection of lo cal V.A.D. was held on September 20th by Colonel Brackenbrid g e (Deputy Director of Medical Services, Northern Comman d) The Detachments on parade included two from Hull und er Commandants Mrs. Arthur Atkinson and Mrs. Cecil Harris on, one from Bridlington under Commandant Mrs. Holmes Fie ld, and a Red Cross Detachment from Donnington under Co mmandant Mrs. Cooper.

Among the officers present were Major A. Hammersl ey Johnston, O.B.E. (Acting Commissioner), Colonel Thomps on (County Controller for V.A.D. for the East Riding), and D rs. Hermon and Milligan, of Hessle, Medical Officers to t he Detachments.

The Inspection occupied a considerable time, and at t he end of the evening's proceedings the Inspecting officer expressed his pleasure at the efficiency displayed and com plimented those present on their good work.

The Hadra Division of the Hull Corps held a success ful dance on September 19th at tht: Corps headquarters, when about 100 members and friends spent a very enjoyable evening. This being the first social event of the Division, and it is hoped that it will be followed by others of a similar nature.

October, 1927.

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MAIDSTONE.- -This Division also forms St. John V.A. D' Kent/55, under the Divisional Supt. J. C. Durck as commandant.

The V.A. D. was recently Inspected by Colonel H. D. l ac ker, A.D.M.S Home Counties Area, and in his report he st at es "The general standard of efficiency is very high. I had never seen an ambulance kept in better condition than the one shown to me. The men are reglliar ly employed in their d uti es at cricket matches, football matches, theatres, &c."

The Commissioner congratulates the unit in receiving such a spl endid report.

It is regretted that the name of the winner of the " Marten" Cadet Trophy was wrong-ly stated in the last issue. Th e winner was Corporal Clara McKeough, aged 13 years, who obtained 84 marks out of a possible JOO.

HASTINCS.- The following letter was recently written to th e I fasting s Observer -'-

SIR,-I should be extremely obliged if you would k indly permit the publication of this letter to enable me to express my gratitude to the two members of the St. J ohn Ambulance Association, and to P. C. 53, for all their ki nd help and assistance on Saturday last when my baby g irl of three was knocked down and rendered unconscious b y a motor cyclist Cipposite the Pier at Hastings.

It is a pleasure to record tbe willing and unselfish way n which this help and duty is always fUfthcoming.

I n this instance, as In, I dare say, many others, this prompt a ttention has undoubtedly been the main reason for our li ttle one's almost miraculous and nearly complete recovery. wife joins me in this expression of my most sincere t hanks } ?, Marina, St. Leonards. W. LOUI S

L ITTLEH \\rPTON.- The name of King is a household one where ver and whenever the Littlehampton St. J obn Ambulance Br a de is referred to, but a coincidence which occurred during th e rec ent removal of a patient to hospital is Without a parallel.

Su A. C. Ktng, Sergeant W. F. King, and Private F. King we re in charge of the case, the patient was a Master King, his fathpr and mother, Mr. and Mrs. King accompanied him to hasp t al, where they were met by the Matron, Sister King! Quite a royal affair! The instance is made all the more re mar kable by the fact that apart from Serg-eant and Private being brothers and the kinship between the boy and his par' n ts, all thE' Kings are of different ancestry, bearing not the most r emote relatIOnship to one another.

EASTllOURNE.-" Last year, in Eastbourne, there were ne a Iy two hundred street accidents, two of them being fatal. T he p revious year there were five fatal accidents," declared the Ch Ief Constable (Mr. W. H. Smith), speaking to the audience at th e Tivoli Cinema, afler the official film of the St. John Ambu lance Brigade had been shown.

" It is not very satisfactory only to be able to run for a do ctor when an accident has occurred," he went on. "That of co urse , is very necessary, but it is far more satisfactory to'be ab le to do something for the injured person immediately; to pl ace a broken limb in splints or to effectively stop a bleeding wo und. May I appeal to you all to make up your mind to do so met hing towards making yourself efficient."

T he Chief Constable had previously said that he was ple ase d to come and testify to the excellent work the members ?f the St. John Ambulance Brigade were doing in supplementmg. t he work of the police in helping sufferers in street aC Cidents.

Fred E. Clothier (Eastbcurne Division) thanked Mr. S mIth for his kindly service, and the management of the CIn e ma for so generously allowing the film to be shown. Leaflets were distributed among the audience, one bearing h eading, "What would be your feelings had you to stand aSI de, sorry but helpless, when accident or sudden Illness overtoo k a fellow being? "

T he Commissioner congratula,tes the Officers, N.C O.'s,

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and members on the great success which has awarded their individual and combined efforts to establish a Division of the Brigade in Eastbourne.

To so firmly establish a fully-equipped Division of 30 members, and gain the praise and confidence of the Chief Constable and other Municipal Authorities in less than eight months is a record which any body of men can truly be proud.

Supt. Clothier and Ambulance Officer W. Dine deserve the highest praise for their untiring energy in tbis connection.

.RAMGSATE. - The Ramsgate Town Division recently received a call to the Palace Theatre, wbere, upon arrival, it was found that one of the young lady artistes in the show "Welcome Horne," had met with an accident.

It appears that she had fallen off a basket in her dressingroom and had strained and bruised the tendons of her left foot. She was treated by Transport Officer F. W. Hammond, Private Goodbun, and Stretcher- Bearer Jordan.

I t was somewhat curious that a dressing-room should become a dressing-station.

The following is an extract from a postcard which was

Corpl. Clare McKeough, winner of the "Martin" Cadet Trophy, Maidstone Division, No.8 District.

recently received from Headquarters from Mr. L. Beale, of Maidstone.

SIR,-" I arrived at Ramsgate fairly late last evening after a long stretch on a walking tour. Unfortunately my did not quite stand the strain and became somewhat blIstered. Thanks to the splendid willing service of the Ramsgate. I walked away mOle comfortable. ThiS card IS Just to express my appreciation of their kind help given so genially and generously."

TUN13RIDGE WELLS,- The many years of devoted service

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which has been rendered by Mr. Harry Whibley, of 12, Grosv enor Park Tunbridg-e Wells, to the St. John Ambulance Brigade been recognised by th e of organisation, which his appolOtment as DIvIsional Superintendent 10 successIOn to the late E. R. Hickmott. Since Mr. H ickmott's death the executive duties of the local detachment have been shared between Mr. Whibley and Ambulance Officer Harmer.

FOL KES TONE.-On the occasion of the annual inspection Mrs. Rumsey, wife of Corporal R?msey, presen ted.the Divis ion with a large drum. The inspect10g officer,. District T. Potts accepted the gift on behalf of the Bngade, and publicly thanked Mrs. Rumsey. The inspecting officer reports that the Division is a credit to the Brigade in all respects.

I SL E OF SHE PT EY.-On the occasion of the recent annual inspection the inspecting officer was pleased he witnessed, and had pleasure in reportlDg to the ComIDIsslOner that the Division was in a high state of efficiency.

FARNlN GHAM.- This new Division is doing some very useful work on the highways, and up to date has treated more than 200 cases. The Commissioner is pleased to learn that there is prospects of a Nursing Section being registered in the near future.

BRI GA DE those who have been for some reason such as illness, away from horne or other unavoidable cause unable to attend the Divisional Re-examination should make early application to the officer in ?f their Divisions to arrange for a supplementary examlDatlOn 10 order that they may qualify for efficiency.

The Commissioner has received the following letter from the Lady Supt.-in-Chief :-

"The Lady Supt -in-Chief would be grateful if the Commiss ioner would convey her thanks to all those who volunteered for duty at G irl Guide Camps this summer. She regrets that it was not possible to make use of all the volunteers for this work but the supply exceeded the demand.

The Lady Supt.-in-Chief has no doubt that as the work of the members of the Brigade in this connection becomes better known the demand will steadily increase. N ext year, subject to the avoididg undue travelling expenses, preference Will be given to volunteers whose names were also on this year's list but whose services could not be utilised ,"

If the whole Brigade was formed into column of fours it would take the last rank seven hours to reach a given saluting base.

If the bandages used by the Brigade in 1926 were put end on end they would reach from London to Jerusalem.

In 1912 the Brigade treated 129,000 cases. In 1926 over 250,000 cases received treatment.

No. 10 District.

NOR TH WALSHA M.-A collision between a Ford motorcar and a motor cycle took place this month at North Walsham. Mr. Davison, of Worstead, wac; the driver of the car, and on the cycle was Mr. A. Armsby, of St. Alb.ans, who had his wife as pillion passenger, and was proceedIDg from Paston to Thetford.

The motor cycle was wrecked, and the owner sustained severe cuts on the face First Aid was rendered by men of the North Walsham S J.A.B., and Dr. Shepheard was also summoned.

Mr. Armsby who was in a collapsed condition, was taken

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back to Paston, to the residence of Mrs. Marshall. He was accompanied by his wife, who escaped unhurt, except fo r shock.

ORWICH.-Interesting contests in ambulance wo rk were witnessed at the Norwich Lads' Club on October 1st, in competition for a handsome cup presented by the L or d Iveagh last August, with the object of promotlDg 10 First Aid work among the Norfolk and Suffolk DIVISions of the S.J.A.B. The !:>ix competing teams represented Orw ell Workc; ( Ipswich), Gippeswyk Cromer Dereham A and B, and the Norwich City DIVISions. The examlD lDg surg-eons were Dr. J. M. G. Bremner and Dr. W. A. L. Marriott.

The Sheriff of Norwich ( Mr. A A. Rice) attended to mak e the presentation of the cup to the winners, attenda nc e included Major J. F. C. Hossack ( Commissioner th e District ) and Miss Hossack; Mrs. Harker, County Dire cto r of the Order of St. John and the British. Red Soc ie ty Dr. G. S. Pope, President of the o.r":"l c h Corps Supt. Nethercoat, of the IpSWich Supt. Sidne y R. Scott, of the Norwich Lads Club DIVISion and secretary of th e two competing di v isions, and others.

The tests set the competing teams had to do with a .child that had fallen from a swing and was found uncons cIOuS performing all the necessary fi:st-aid work and conveyin g th e patient to hospital. The maximum marks were. 39.8, and th e results were as follows :-Orwell \\lorks DIVIS ion, 32 " Cromer, 300; Gippeswyk, 274 Norwich City, 2 36 Dere hdm A, 232 Dereham B, 198

The winn ing team were :-Sergt. W. C. Mayhew, Corp1. A. E. Rust, Ptes. A. W. Bullard, H. J. Watts and F P. Woodward. The Gippeswyk team were :-Sergt. J. H. Br t1, Corpl. F. Squirrell, Pte. C. W. Wrlght, hon. sec , and S ergt. O. H. Wilkinson, and Pte. C. H. Waller.

Major Hossack also congratulated the Orwell \\Torks team, and hoped their victory would serve to he losing competitors to wrt:st the trophy from the victor s whe n next year the contests would be held at Ipsw ch.

Dr. S Pope also spoke, and Mr F H. I3 arclay, who is Assistant Commissioner for N o 10 DistriCt, ment ioned hat there were to-day seven cups in Norfolk to be competed for annually in ambulance work. He referred to good ser vices of Dr. Rutledge as senior officer of t":,,o diVISions and ha n surgeon of the Norwich Lads' Club DI VISion.

Ip SWICH.-On Friday, October 7th, H.R H: Prince Henry visited Ipswich to open Bourne Park,. t he GalDsboroug h Art Gallery, and to unva il a tablet. contammg the names of he Corporation employees who fell ID the war.

The route which covered several miles was well by men and nurses from Ipswich, Felixstowe, Saxmundham, Becc1es and Aldeburgh, under the supe:v lsl on of Dr. McEwan, who kindly placed his surgery at the dis po sal of those on patrol, and District Officer W. Ramsey.

After the ceremony the County Commissioner, Dr. S. O· Eades entertained the visitors to tea.

The following letter from the Mayor of I pswich in ack nowledgement of the services rendered.

Town Hall, October lIth, 192 7.

DEAR DR. EADES,-

I should like, through you, to offer the grateful th a nks of all concerned to the members of the St. John Ambul a nce Brigade who paraded on Friday last in connection of t he visit of H.R.H. Prince Henry, to I pswich. The. selfdenying work put in by the members was much appreci a ted. I hope they did not have many cases to deal With, bu t the sight of the Ambulance men and nurses in uniform gave confidence everywhere.

(Signed)

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One of the veteran members of the Victoria Division, Pte. W. Stevens, has recently retired from the Southern Railway serv ice. He was the recipient of a substantial cheque from he travelling public using Beckenham Junction station, whic h was presented to him by Mr. E. C. Cox, C.B.E., Chief Operating Supt., Southern Railway, who is a distinguished local resident.

Although Mr. Stevens has always consistently refused prom otion in the B:igade, he has re?1arkab le servic e for over thirty years, obtalDlDg hiS First Aid Certi ficate in Diamond Jubilee year. He took a prominent part in the L.,C. & D. Railway ambulance work and was a le adin g member in ambulance contests under the S.E. & C. Railwa y Centre. During the war he frequently performed a long t urn of railway duty and then worked with the V.A. D. at Ba go wan Hospital, assIsted in unloading ambulance trains at OrpIDg ton and Fawkham, and finished up with air raid duties!

Maidstone s Division Annual Inspection was taken by Distnc t Officer 1'. E. Drinkwater, S.B., on September 6th. It

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recipients, and both she and Dr. Vance were warmly thanked for their deep interest in the Division.

Mr. F. S. Bridge, London (Edst) Divisional Commercial Manager, presented the Victoria Class awards on September 21st at West Norwood. A number of members and friends spent an enjoyable evening together. Mr. Bridge stressed the importance of the First Aid movement and the high moral, mental and physical benefits it conferred on the community.

In connection with the admirable assistance, reported in last month's issue, rendered by the Sevenoaks Division at the recent railway disaster, we now learn that Assistant Commissioner Sir George Lenthal Cheatle, No. District, is one of the honorary surgeons of the hospital and he at once went down to render aid with the needful operations. Within a few minutes of the catastrophe the injured began to arrive at the Holmesdale Hospital. Only two beds were vacant, but those in store were quickly available and the night staff of nurses were summoned for duty. The worst

Eastbourne Division attending Tivoli Cinema to witness Brigade Film. was a matter of great satisfaction that Divisional Supt. B. Goody ea r was able to be on parade after a lengthy period of eye tro uble, from whi<:h he has nearly recovered.

were examined and checked by four doctors, and by midnight the unexpected influx of patients was absorbed as if nothing unusual had occurred.

By kind permission of the CommandlDg Officer, the E nners dale Road Drill Hall was available for the Hither Green Division on September 7th. An enjoyable social evenIng an d dance was made the occasion for the distribution of during the past year. Commissioner Richards, 1U rep lYlDg to a vote of thanks to Mrs. Richards for making the referred to the excellent work performed by DIVISi onal Supt. W. H. Smith, S.B., and his helpers.

The Sevenoaks Division may well be proud of the way in which the injured were treated and transported from the railway cutting. The ghastly work of removing the dead was also performed in an excellent and reverent manner that earned the praise of all concerned.

Yours, faithfully, C. E. TEMPEST, Mayor of Ipswic h.

D espite bad weather conditions, Addiscombe Division sp ent an excellent evening on August 14th at the distribution ?fd aw ards recently gained. An individual competitIOn was ged by Divisional Surgeon Vance and won by Corporal adm an. Mrs. Vance graciously handed the prizes to the

Chipstead Valley Division annual concert and presentation of awards on September 23rd was a great social success. Mrs. Woods, wife of the Tadworth Station Ma!:>ter, prethe class awards-another evidence of the deep interest both Mr. and Mrs. 'Woods take in the local work. The Commissioner was unavoidably absent, but he was ably represented by D. O. Prew, S.B.

The road patrol of the Sevenoaks Division has more than justified its inception. Since Whitsun the scheme has been

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in full operation during the week ends, Bank Holidays, on week days whilst the hop picking traffic has been to and from the Kentish fields. An average of mne accidents per Sunday have been attended, several of them including serious injuries. The work perfurmed has drawn general public attention to the ever increasing dangers of road travel. This has been reflected in financial support from leading residents in the district. It is also apparent that the work performed is stirring the conscience of many spectators, as the numbers joining the class this year are considerably h ig her than heretofore. It is hoped from this additional strength to have many more trained next year to rel eve the strain on the present hard worked volunteers.

No. 12 (Irish) District.

DUBLIN.- The Civic Week Authorities enl is ted the services of the Brigadt'", and the Week bronght many and varied duties :-Nightly attendance at Tnmty College Park for the rehearsals and performances of the Historical Pageant; the Dublin Metropolitan Guard Sports at Croke Park, the Military Tattoo at Lansdowne·road Rugby Ground; the Industrial l'ageant through the streets,1O wh.lch also the Pipers Band took part, and had the honour of leadlDg the Procession.

Members of Nursing Divis !ons were on duty at the Tattoo and at the Concert and Tableaux al the Mansion House.

At the close of the week there was a Parade of the Ambulance Divisions through the city.

Two Pilgrimages to Lourdes left Dublin ?uring the rno.nth of September-that organised by the Catholic Truth Society and the" O za nam, " arranged by the ?ociety of. St. de Paul. The invalids were met at their respective statIOns and conveyed to Westland Row by the Red Cross and St. John Ambulances where they were transferred to the train by Ambulance 'men, who travelled with them to Kingstown and moved them from train to boat.

Lady Ambulance Officer Miss A. A. Barry and two Ambulance Sisters accompanied the" Ozanan, " Pilgrims to Lourdes, and this party was met by Brigade members at Holyhrad and Folkestune.

Warm letters of thanks have been received by the Commissioner from the organisers of both Pilgrimages.

Practical First Aid and Home Nursing (By Question and Answer).

Arranged by Major S. T. BEG GS, M.D., D .P.H

WOUNDS AND THEIR TREATMENT.

Q-Give the definition of a " wound."

A-A wound is defined as a cut or tare of any of the tissues of the body.

Q-What is unders tood by a'.' co.ntusion "?

A-I njuries in which the skID IS not cut, but the soft tissues brUIsed.

Q-Give the classification of wounds.

A -( I) Incised wounds made by sharp-cutltng instrumenb, such as a knife. .,

(2) Lacerated. Such lnJUrieS are by blunt IDstruments, by machinery, by the wheels of vehicles.

(3) Punctured wounds and stabs are pr?duced by any form of penetrating instrument, such as a hatplO Or needle.

(4) Contused wounds caused by injuries from blunt instruments, such as a stone or kick.

(5) Gun-shot wounds.

Q-What is meant by a "poisoned" wound?

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A -By these are meant any of the above class of woun ds which have become infected with septic matter, that is to say, germs.

Q -H ow should the stings of insects be dealt with ?

A ·-Ammonia, or bicarbonate of soda, if available, sho uld be applied.

Q -'''hy is it necessary to protect a wound from germ s? Define the terms (a) septic wound, (b) aseptic wound, (c) anti· septic treatment.

A-The object in the dressing of a wound IS to prote ct it from the entry of germs These not only prevent healing, but lead to blood-poisoning-. (a) A wound into which these germs have entered is called a septic wound; (b) A wound free from germs is called an aseptic (c) The whi ch is directed against these germs IS call ed the antiseptic treatm ent.

Q -Wha t is meant by " surgical" cleanliness, and wha t IS the imp1rtance of it ?

A Ab501ute cleanliness in the dressing of woun ds. Absolute is surgical cleanliness.

Q -Enumerate the rules to be followed in applY ing dresslOgs.

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pati ent's forehead; (5) breathing becomes shallow, hurried and laboured; (6) pulse is weak and may be imperceptible; (7) the patient gasps for air, becoming weaker and unconscious.

Q-Give the treatment frn internal h <em orrhage.

A-(I) Send for a surgeon; (2) apply ice; ( 3) loosen any thing tight about the neck or body; (4) give small pieces of ic e to suck; (5) do not give stimulants; (6) raise the feet from the ground; (7) apply hot-water bottles to the pat ient's feet; (8) keep him absolutely quiet.

Q-W hat is arterial

A- The blood escapes from the arteries. (1) the blood escapes in jets or spurts; (2) bright red colour; (3) it may be stopped by pressing on the artery be tween the wound and the heart.

Q -What is v enous hcemorrhage ?

A-The blood escapes from the veins. It may be known if J) the blood is a dark, purplish-red colour; (2) it flows in a conti nual stream and in spurts; (3) pressure applied on the s de of the wound farthest from the heart stops it.

Q -Describe capillary bleeding.

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A-Digital compression, or compression through a pad of antiseptic material.

Q -Describe how the common carotid artery can be compressed.

A-The common carotid is compressed against the spine by pressing with the thumb backwards and inwards in the hollow of the neck.

Q- How will compression of the subclavian artery be made ?

A-1 he subclavian artery is compressed at the base of the neck opposite to the centre of the collar-bone by the thumb pressing downwards against the first rib behind the clavicle.

Q-Describe how to compress the axillary artery.

A-Place the fingers in the armpit, and press upwards against the head of the humerus.

Q- Describe how to compress the brachial artery.

A-Stand behind the 11mb, grasp tbe arm about the middle, the fleshy part of the fingers rest in? on the inn er ed g e of the biceps muscle, and compress the artery against the bone.

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1) Scrub the hands thoroug-hly with soap and a nail b rus h which has been soaked in antiseptic solution.

(2) Rinse off the soap and soak them in antiseptic solut ion.

(3) Never touch eithe r dressing; or wound with th e fingers; use a pair of sterilized forcep; instead.

(4) Remove the old with the forceps.

(5) Clean the wound with antiseptic swabs.

(6) .Place the sterilised dressing in position with the fo:ceps and then bandage.

O-What are germs and where are they to be found ?

A-Germs (or microbes) belong to the vegetable wo rld. They are to be found e v erywhere, espec ially in dust or dirt, in clothing, and in water which has not been recently ba lled. They are extremely small, and can be seen by the

Q - \Vbat is meant by the "antiseptic treatmen of wounds "?

A-The killing of the germs which have reached a wo und, the cleansing of the hands, skin, instruments, and dress lI'gs, constitute the antiseptic treatment of wounds.

Q - \Vhat are" antiseptics" ?

A-Antiseptics are chemical sub5taoces which h ave th e power of killing germs.

Q -M ention the antiseptics in common use.

A-(I) Carbolic acid used in the form of a solution of a strength of I in 20, I in 40, or I in Go.

(2) Perchloride of mercury, as solution, 1 in 1,000 is a ver y powerful antiseptic.

(3) Boric or boracic acid used as powder or a lot ion, by dissolving the acid in warm water.

(4) Iodoform, a yellow powder used for dusting septic wounds.

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5) Permanganate of potash used in solution.

Q - Under what circumstances does bleeding or hage take place ? occurs when any portion of the sy st em of blood-vessels gives way, or is opened into by injur y or disease.

Q -Mention the three varieties of h c;e morrhage.

A --(a) arterial, (b) venous, and (c) capillary.

Q - What is ( 1) external, (2) internal n ,c monhage ?

A -(I) External, when the blood can be seen escapin g, as from a cut; (2) internll, when the blood escapes into the tissues or organs of the body and cannot be seen.

Q -M ention the symptoms ot internal

A -( I) Prostration and weakness; (2) the surface of body is blanched and white; (3) the lips lose colour, beco rnlDg ashy-grey; (4 ) a cold, clammy sweat breaks out on the

A-The blood escapes from the capillari es, and oozes from all parts of the wound.

Q - What is (J) primary, (2) reactionary.

A-(J Primary h ,c morrhage occurs at the time when the ar ery is wounded.

('2) Reactionary ha:: morrhage occurs after the primary h morr hage has ceased, and within 24 hours of the injury or operatio n. I t appears when the patient is recovering from the shock of the injury.

Q - What are the different means of temporarily arresting external .l morrhage ?

A-() Pressure' (2) application of heat or cold; and (3) pos itio n of the patient.

Q -Dpscribe the different ways pressure may be applied.

A-(a) Directly on the bleeding point by means of the finger or thumb (digi tal compression); or by plugging the wound with a piece of antiseptic gauze; (b) close to the wound, be we en it and the heart (i f the bleeding is from an artery; be ow the wound, that is, on the side distant from the heart (I f from a vein). It should be made in such a direction as to press the vessel against a bone; (c) in bleeding below the knee or elbo w, pressure may be applied by placlDg a pad in the be ld of the joint and flexing the limb.

Q -In what position should the patient be placed in treating b,lm orrhage?

A- Lay the patient down, and keep him as quiet as possible; if the bleeding is from a limb, keep it elevated.

Q- When is compression by means of a tourniquet applicable.

A-Compression by means of a tourniquet is only applicable in the case of the arteries of the limbs where the pad can be pressed against the bone.

Q -Describe how to improvise a tourniquet.

A-Plac e a hard substance or a graduated compress over the trunk of the bleeding vessel. Over this lay the centre of a (olde.d handkerchief, and tie the ends together on the side of the !tmb opposite the pid. Then place a stick or piece of wood under the tied end of handkerc h ief and twist it until pressure is made to stop the bleeding, and keep n POSlton by means of a second handkerchief fastened round the limb.

Q- What precaution must be exercised in using tourniquets?

A-Being a mechanical contrivance, it is difficult to estiamount of pressure exerted when using a tourniquet, and It IS the rule to tighten it only sufficiently to check the hzemorrhag e, and no more.

Q- What method of pressure is preferable to tourniquets ?

Q -How can h <c morrhage from the radial and ulnar arteries ( and palmar arch) be arrested?

A-By pressure on the brachial artery or by the flexion method with a pad in the bend of the elbow.

Q-How can the femoral artery be compressed?

A-The artery is compressed against the hip-bone by pressing at the fold of the groin, or against the upper end of the thigh-bone by pressing backwards, and outwards on the line of the artery, from four fingers' breadth below the fold of the groin.

Q-Describe how to stop arterial bleeding from the artenes of the leg or foot.

A-Pressure on the bleeding point, or in the course of the artery above the wound, should first be tried. I f unsuccessful, compress the femoral artery.

Q-How will arterial bleeding from the arteries of the scalp be arrested?

A-Direct pressure by an antiseptic pad and bandage.

Q-Describe how to arrest h a:! morrhage from the tongue?

A-Direct pressure with a pad of gauze. If not successful, pass the fing-er to the back of the tongue and press it forwards against the lower jaw-bone.

Q -How would you stop arterial bleeding from the lip?

A-Press the lip on each side of the wound.

Q -Give the treatment for from the throat and palate.

A-Give ice to suck; keep head raised and patient quiet.

Q -How would you treat epistax is, or bleeding from the nose ?

A- (I) Place a piece of ice to the bridge of the nose' (2) the patient to sniff ice· cold water; (3) To apply cold to nape of the neck ; (4) Keep both arms fully extended above the head.

Q -Describe the treatment of bleeding from varicose velDs.

A- ( r ) Place the patient down, and elevate the limb' (2) apply an antiseptic pad; (3) bandage the 11mb.

A Church parade of the Sheffield Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held at the .\ uerclJffe Wesleyan Hall, on October 9th. Th e re wag a large attendance, and Mr. Hamer Russell, the Corps Superintendent, spoke on the work of the Brigade. Its value and necessity were proved, he said, by the fact that last year there were 139,000 street accidents in England and more than 2,000 accidents in Shtffidd.

fetters to the &ciitor.

We are I" "0 way resto..slble tor 'ie opl"lo"s expressel., or (Itt stateme"ts made, b, Correspondents.-EDITOR.

FAKED INJURIES.

DEAR SIR,-

On returning from my holiday, my attention was drawn to your article and illustrations of faked injuries as practiced by the Danish Samaritans.

My informant was kind enough to wind up his remarks by addlDg the words, ,. Why, sir, they are copying us ! "

.A.ID, - October, 1927

(not first aiders) doing their best. The team arrived and proceed at once with their job. No explanations were necessary. There was the hand, and there was the stump. There was the patient, and they got on with it.

It was managed as follows;- The hand was shut and bandaged neatly and carefully. The" stump" so produced was carefully coloured, with two white ends of bones showing. The hand was a white cotton glove stuffed with wool. The end sewn over and the bones of the carpals ( white paint ) showing at the end.

The hand was done in oil paint and is permanent; the stump in actor's grease paint and easily removed. The costone bandage and one threepenny glove (Woolworths again).

The head case was quite realistic and looked rather real because of the staging, which is a ll important.

As you see, a lad climbing a ladder has fallen, and has fracture d his skull. Here is the dischar ge frow the ears, mouth and nose, a couple of black eyes, a mass of matted bloody hair, and at the bo ttom of this mass, a nasty seal p woun d. This wound does not show well in the photo, but it is there all th e same.

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APATHY OF THE PUBLIC.

DEAR SIR,-

I have read with interest your" Editorial Notes" in the Juiy and August issues of FIRST AID, and I am of the opinion that you lay far too much stress on the apathy of the puhlic in their not taking an interest in the work of the Brigade, and their not wanting to become members of the organisation.

The blame cannot all be put on the pUblic. I am anxious to become a merr,ber, and together with three other potential members have attended a Division headquarters for three months (one night per week ) hoping on each occasion to hear that a class was about to commence, but I am sorry to say there is still no good news of th s.

Compound Fracture Tibia.-Note displacement forward of upper end and apparent

backward displacement of lower fragment

I won't go so far as that, but we in No. 10 District have been doing this identical thing for the last two years.

I am enclo')ing you specimens of injuries (by phot?, of I have used in competitIOns 10 thIS DistrIct during the time stated. They were done by myself, all of the!D in five minutes, .aD:d anybody with a slIght amount of artistIc touch could no doubt improve on them, provided he has the medical knowledge.

The compound fracture of the tibia consists of a jagged bit of a bone salt spoon, bought at Woolworths (2 for 3d.), 5tuck on to the tibia with ordinary adhesive plaster, and coloured correctly by ordinary grease paint such as actors use.

The stocking worn has also a stain of blood on it-to add to the illusion and draw the attention of the first aiders to the fact that there is an injury at that region. On exposing the area, here is your compound fracture wi th bone protruding staring you in the face.

Hcemorrhage and deformity as well.

The hand was used in a raHway run-over case, and was most realistic. The patient was lying by the side of a railway line, with booking office and advertisements complete, and porters

A little artistic sense with a knowledge of what to copy in ea ch case is all that is necessary. Add to that the surroundings, and the illus ior is very effective. Not only that, b ut since it familiar ses the men with, as nearly as possible, the actual state of affairs they are likely to meet, it I submit, can be of great pract ical value. True, the grease paint is inclined to smudge. So does blo od and I again submit that is an a dditional ad van tag e, for it teaches t he men the necessity of cleanliness n o only to the patient but actually tD themselves. The reproduction of t he wounds can be done in a mome pt when the next team is getting re ad '{, and is a perfectly simple maller.

sym ptoms can be reproduced, such as unequal pupils, dilated pupil s, contracted pupils, a slow pulse, and so forth, bu that I should draw the line at, and I would forbid of that k ind even by a doctor. One therefore has to dpw the line somewhere.

TO doubt the plaster casts as suggested by the Danes is perh aps more accurate, hut against this it is more elaborate an ·' h a s this disadvantage, that a cast that fits one case is usel ess for another. Further, it is more expensive, and really if it it IS to be done artistically and well, the services of an ex pert worker in plaster.

True, cannot reproduce deformities yet to my own satisfactio n but the experiments I am carrying out all point to a hal py Issue. Subject to your permission, I will, in your next issue, show some deformities that will be effective and correct to na ture.

Unfortunately, I am a fairly busy man and cannot give the time to it as I would like to, but such as they are you are welcome to th em as suggestions to someone who has the time to carry th ng s a bit furthe).

Finally, the men like the system and appreciate the idea At first they were a little taken aback, but now look forw ard to II what that beastly examiner is going to do next! "

I am, Sir, &c.,

J. HOSSACK, F.R.C.S., Commissioner No. 10 District.

Se ptember 24th, I 927

BRITISH EMPIRE CANCER CAMPAIGN.

DEAR SIR,-

I n the walking match contest at Regent's Park on Octo ber 1st in connection with the above, one of the entrants, J. W Attew, was disabled, after walking 12 miles, by the form ation of a large blister on the sale of the left foot.

Prompt and efficient treatment by members of the S.J.A .B. relieved the pain and enabled the athlete to return hom e.

J. W. Attew is anxious to convey his severe thanks to the. members of the Brigade for their skill, kindness and He would much appreciate the facts being made p ub hc through your columns.

Faithfully yours, in the good of the cause,

E. J. RACKWITZ.

We are, I will say, being put through the First Aid Book, but, nevertheless, if classes could be held more frequently, and people desiring to become members were not expected to hang on as it were with just a hope that a class would be held sometime, I venture to suggest that your membership would be increased by at least twenty-five per cent.

Yours faithfully,

CONTENTS OF THIS

EDITORIAL-

The Safety of the Roads

An Ancient Chapel of the Order (If St. John Great Western Railway Centre

L. & N. E. Railwav Centre

Officers' Training Course-Lecture u. 4

Detailed Marking Sheets, No. lA Brigade Appointments, &c DISTRICT REPORTSPrince of Wales's; o. 2; NO.4 NO.5; No.6 No. 8 No. 10 No. II No. 12

Practical First Aid and Horne Nursing LETTERS TO THE EDITORFaked Injuries

British Empire Cancer Campaign Apathy of the Public

PRIORY FOR W ALESBrigade News •.. General Interest

QUERIES AND ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTSThanks to the Doctor

Gash over Nose, Black Eyes, Discharges from Ears, Nose and 1 ostril.

GEORGE J. F. PA GE.

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Private William Pugh, Blackwood D ivision, 209 .2 7 " Thomas J. Duckham, Oakdale (Blackwood) DiviSIOn, 12.9.27

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private WIlliam J. Wells, Tylorstown Division, 1.9.27

To be Divisional Secretaries.

CITY OF CARDIF F CENTRE

P rivate John E. Evans, Dowlais Cardiff Works Division, 1.9. 27 CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Ernest Daniel, Bankffosfelen Division, 199.27

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE TRE.

Private Sidney D Powell, Division, 3927

Cadet Officer Thomas J. JenklOs, Glynneath DIVIsion, 20.9.2 7 BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYD F IL CENTRE.

Private Albert O. Flower, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan D ivision, 28.9 27

To be Divisional Treasurers

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Private James Smith, Dowlais CardIff Works DIv ision, 1.9.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private WIlliam Morris, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan D ivisio n, 28.9. 2 7

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

CI TY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Private Frederick J. Wood, Dowlais Cardi ff Works Div ision, 1.9 2 7

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CEN T RE.

Private Ivor Gardiner, Neath Division, 7.9. 27

BOROUGH OF MER T HYR TYDFIL CEN TRE.

Charles A Redbourn, Dowlals Cardiff Works DiviSIOn, 1.9 27

GLAMORG AN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corporal Tre vor Cole, Neath Division, 7.9.27

Corporal Thomas 1. Lewis, Onllwyn Seven Sisters Division, 279 2 7

MON l\IOUTHS HIRE CENTRE.

Corporal Ernest Pr ic e, Blaenavon Division, 10. 9 2 7 BORO UGH O F RHONDDA CENTRE.

Corporal Emrys Lewis, Tylorstown Division, 1.9. 2 7

To be Divisional Secretary and Sergeant.

MONMOUTH SH IRE CENTRE.

Divisional Secretary John C. Taylor, Cross Keys Division, 20 9 2 7

To be Corporals. CITY OF CARDI FF CENTRE.

Private William E. Camp, Dowlais Cardiff Works Division, 19 2 7

Private W illiam B. Cole, " " 1.9 2 7

GL AM OR GAN CO U NTY CE N TRE.

Pri\'ate Leonard B. Kitto, Neath Division, 7.9.27

" Oswald Canfield, " " " I Thomas " "

" Sidney James Burford, Onllwyn Sisters DiviSion, 27. 92 7

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Private J Price, Blaenavon Division, 109 27

" William George Matth ews, Blackwood Division, 20.9. 2 7

Private Edward Dav ' es, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan Div ision 28 .9 27

To be Cadet Sergeant.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CEN T RE.

Cadet Melvil S. Jones, Abersychan Cadet Division, 10 9. 27

To be Cadet Corporals.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Cadet R. Wolfe, Abersychan Cadet D vision, 10 9.27 " IrWIn J. Perry, " " " "

To be Honorary President.

Mr. David Rees, Garth (Maesteg) Division, 22.S 27

Resignation Accepted with Regret.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. T. H. Slade, Pontypridd G.W.R. Divisio n, J 49.27

Division Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ystradowen Division, 15.7.27

Cadet Division Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Skewen Cadet Ambulance Division, 45.27

Deaths.

GLA MORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Diyisional Supt. D. J. Motgan, Port Talbot Division 14.9.27

Private Howard Lewis, Deri Division, 21.9. 2 7 '

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General Interest.

AS S ISTING THE LOURDES PILGFIMS.

In assistiog the crippled and affi ,ctcd 00 the ir pilgrimag e to Lourdes, modern disciples of the Order retrod the ste ps of their founders who established a hospital ncar to the ch urch of the Holy S for the succour of Christian pil grims.

The laurdes pilgrimage is only a single instanc e of the public duty self imposed on the many thousands of me n and women enrolled in the Brigade, but it is a typical xa mple of the sacrifice made day by day During the su mmer months over ,OOO Roman Catholic pilgrims from all parts of Ireland travel to Lourdes, via Holyhead.

YIa ny are stretcher cases, r equiring the utmost care and ski lful handling in their removal from steamer to train.

\1e mbers of the Holyhead First Aid Class gave up several ho urs of rest in order to assist the maimed and helpless. Th is voluntary was repeated on the return journey whe n th e y helped the pilgrims back from train to boat in toe early hours of the morning_ A further pilgrimage, rgani se d io Dublin, arrived io Holyhead on the I9 th Sept<; mber, and again these men willingly undertook the dutiE S.

It is a great tribute to the noble influence of the Order LO find non -catholics devoting themselves so unselfishly to lssi sting catholic brothers and sisters, and this incident Jus tly r epre s e nts the services which are being given 10 t.ve ry place where a unit of the Order is in existenc e

Centre Reports.

BRECKNOCKSH IRE CENTRE.

B 1JCKLA ND B W LCIi V.A D.

The first official insp e ction of the Buckland Bwlch Vo luntary Aid D e tachment took place in the grounds of "'T' reholford," Bwlch) the residence of Mrs. C. S . Cresswe ll, th e Commandant, on Thursday, 15th September.

Col. H. H. Norman, C B.E, M.D., Deputy Director of Medical Western Command, Chester, the Ins p e cting officer, was received by the County Controller, Sir Herbert D. W. Lew is ) K.B.E. He paid tribute to the offi cials and members of the first detachment raised in the Co unty since the launching of the scheme for the provision of voluntary reserves for the medical forces of the Crown. This detachment takes its name from the President, La dy Buckland of Bwlch, who, keenly interested in the am bulanc e movement generally, has greatly assisted in the for mation and work of the S· John nurses in Brecknockshi re. Th2. officers are Mrs. C. S. Cresswell, Commandant j Dr. T. P. Thomas, Medical Officer j Nurse Davies, Lady Su pt Mrs. Mabel Dease. O.B.E., Quartermaster, and M rs. F. Piatts, S : ction Leader.

The first scene of the inspection represented an e mergency dressing station not far from th e seat of action. cases dealt with were as follows :-( I) Patient on long cha u. Wound on side of head, possibl e fracture, right arrt;l presents drooping condition, clothing damp and much sta med with mud; (2) Patient in chair, (rost bite of fin gers; (3) Patient arrives on stretcher, unconscious, br eathing difficult, pulse very weak, very serious wound on le ft leg, on which there is a dirty field dressing, loss of

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blood very considerable. A temporary hospital provided the setting for the final test in (1) Bedmaking; (2) Case in bed, shrapnel wound on left leg, septic; evening dressing th e preparation (or night; (3) Changing of sheets with patient io bed, and treatment of out-patients. viz J (a) Shattertd elbow j (b) Burst varicose vein; (c) Wasp sting ; (d) Fractured femur ; (e) Nose bleeding.

The detachment was atttrwards addrt.ssed by Col. N orman , who expressed pleasure at all he had seen, commending the Commandant, Mrs. Cresswell, and M e dical Offi cer Dr. Thomas, on the efficiency of the Detachment.

At the close of the inspection, Lad) Buckland presented Mrs. Mabel Dease, O. B. E., with a vellum vote of thanks awarded in recognition of her long and devoted service') to the Order in the County of Brecknock and earlier in Ireland.

FIRST AID AT DEVYNOCK SHOW

The Buckland Bwlch Nursing Division undertook the ambulaoce arrangements at the Devynock Show, by the request of the Devynock Agricultura.l Society, at SennybrIdge, 00 Saturday, September 3rd-

A well·equipped ambulance tent was erected on the ground and Nursing members attended for voluntary duty in charge of Mrs. M. Dease, O. B.E., and r e ndered valuable assistance, which was much appreciated bv the Show Authorities, who now rEgard this provision a necessary part of their arrangements.

DENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE. CHIRK DIVISION

At th e kiod invitation of Lord and Lady howard de Walden, the Chirk Division htld its annual inspection at Chi! k Castle on August 3 ISt. Among those present were Lord and Lady Howard de Walden and friends, Major R. Ellis, Major and Weston, Mrs. Morrey, Miss Ddrlington, Mrs. Whittaker, Dr. C. E Salt (Commissioner for the county) and Mrs. Salt, Major T. Hampson, M.e. (D;visiooal SurgtOn) and Mrs. Hampson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. C Neatc>, Mr. and Mrs. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan and Mr. E. Wilken.

The Division, under the direction of the Surgeon and Supt. D. Jones, gave a display of first aid and stretchtr drill, followed by a competition in which five teams took part. The Judge, Major Weston, commenting on the excellent work, declared No. 3 to be the winning team. This was composed of Corporal J. Roberts, Privates W. E. V. Davies and E. James. No.2 team, consisting of Corporal J. Harris, PriV3.tts R. Edwards, C. Roberts and E. Jones, was second.

At the request of Dr. Hampson, the Lady President of the Denbighshire Centre, Lidy Howard de Walden, distri buted medals to the winning teams and warran ts to the following newly -appointed N.e.O. s: - G Higginson, S e rgeant; G. A. Williams, Divisional Storekeeper; and T ROberts, J E Harris and T. H. Davies, Corporals. First Aid e ffiCiency awards were handed to the following successful members: - Certificates.- J. E. Northal, J Salisbury, G. WIlliams, T. H. Jones, J. D. Wilson, e. Roberts, W. E. Jones, E Hayward, A. V. Jones, W. Hayward and S. Roberts. Vouchf>rs.-J Turner, E. Hughes, L. Parry, G Roberts, C. Wood, R. Edwards and E. Wilhams. Medallions. - T. Roberts, W. Negus and B. Davies . Labels.-e. H. Davies, H. Jones, T. Jones, J. Harris E. Davies, Ll. Stokes] G. A. Davies, G. Higginson and D. Jones.

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An interesting event was a presentation, made by Lady Howard de Walden on behalf of the Class, to Supt. D. Jones, of an ebony stick, suitably inscribed, a silver mounted pipe and tobacco.

Dr. Hampson proposed a vote of thanks to Lord and Lady Howard de Walden for entertaining the Division and continuing to give their generous support to its work. Sergeant Higginson seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

SUCCE SSFUL MEETING AT PORTHCAWL.

A well-attended meeting was held on Wednesday, September I4th, in the Council Chamber, Porthcawl, convened by Mr. Arthur Phillips, with a view to re-establishing the Porthcawl Division of the Brigade.

Councillor D. J. Rees, J.p., said it gave him great pleasure to associate himself with such a noble cause, and hoped that Mr. Phillips and the members would meet with success. He thought it important that Porthcawl should possess a Brigade, in view of the tremendous amount of traffic and the drowning fatalities which from time to time occurred.

Sub-Commissioner Lemu el Jones, J.P., said that a ftw years ago they had an active Division at Porthcawl, which had done valuable work ; he urged th e necessity for the Brigade, and trusted the public would give Mr. Phillips and his supporters the assistance required. Mrs. M. J. Sutton, Lady Supt. of the Kenfig Hill Nursing Division, and Mr. George Williams, treasurer of the old Division, promised their support ana co-operation.

First Aid certificates were distributed to successful candidates by Mr. Arthur Phillips, who expressed a hope that all present would take a lively interest in the formation of the Division.

L o ss TO PORT TALBOT DI VISION.

In the d eath of Mr. D. J. Morgan, which occurred on September 14th, Port Talbot has lost a most enthusiastic ambulance worker. An old member of the Taibach Division, he was appointed Superintendent of the Port Talbot Division on its formation in 1925, and has proved a most able and popular officer.

At the funeral, on September 20th, at the Goytre Cemetery, the Ah eravon Corps was well represented by the K enfig Hill, Bryn, Taibach, Port Talbot and Cwmavon Ambulance and Nursing Divisions. Members of the Port Talbot Division acted as bearers. The Officers present were Sub-Commissioner Lemuel Jones, in command, Corps Secr e tary D. Pugh, Superintendents Lewis Jones, E. Parry, T. Hocking, Acting Superintendent H. Howell, Cadet Officers T. Hole and B. Jones, Lady Superintendents Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Phillips.

VALE OF GLA MOR GAN SHOW.

The Priory undtrtook the ambulance arrangements at the Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show at Cowhridge on Wednesday, September I4th. Ambulance Officer E. Wheeler, and a contingent of men from the Ragla?Heolycyw Division made their first appearance on public duty , and were in constant attendance throughout the day.

KENFIG HILL COMPETITIONS.

The open competitions organised by the Kenfig Hill Ambulance Division were held on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, at Kenfig Hill. Eleven male and six female teams competed, and were welcomed by Supt. Lewis Jones on behalf of the Division.

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Dr. T. C. Ghose, Kenfig Hill, and Dr. Rutnam, Treorchy, assistea by Miss M. Howells and MISS C. Davies, j udg€d the Nursing contest, which resulted as follows :L1anelly, 158 Aberdare, 149 j Penarth, 149 ; Senghenydd, 124 Cambrian Vale, II3; Ferndale, The first prize, a rose bowl and cheque for £2, were awarded to Llanelly, and the second and third prizes equally divided between Aberdare and Penarth.

Divisional Surgeon Dr. J. W. Cooper examined the male teams, assisted by Supt. Lewis Jones and Corps Secretary E. A. Howe. The results were : - Ffaldau Institution and Garw, 298; Barry, 2 97 ; Aberdar e , 286 ; Duffryn Amman, 285; Llwynypia, 26 9 ; Penarth, 268 ; Senghenydd, 25I ; Glyncorrwg, 2 40; Cefn Gribbwr, 2 2 3 ; Clydacb, I99 ; Glyn Neath, 169. Couccillor Jenkin Jones, one of the founders of th e Kenfig Hill Division, presented the shield and pr iz es to th e winning teams. He was exc eedingly pleased to see so many teams taking part as although the funds of th e Division had been seriously affected by the trad e depr e ss ion , the Committee felt it would be a great loss to ambulanc e work to discontinue the am bulance competitions.

IN SP ECTION AT PONTY PRIDD.

The annual insp e ction of the Pontypridd Corps too k place at Hopkinstown, Pontypridd, on Saturday, Septembe r loth. Staff Officer W. Goddard was in command of th e parade, in which over two hundred m e mbers of the fo llowing Divisions took part :-Great Western Colli e ry, Maritim e and Penrhiw, Cwm Colllt.ry, Ynysybwl, Treforest, G ilfynydd , Great Wtstern Railway, Taft's Well Ambulance Division s, Western Colliery and Cwm Colliery Nursing Division s and the Cwm Colliery Ambulance, Cwm Collitry Nursin g and Great Western Colliery Ambulance Cadet Division s. The inspection was conducted by Staff Officer B E. Maberly, on behalf of the Commissioner for Wa les .

PRESEN TATION S TO AnE RD ULAI S M EMBE RS.

The Commissioner for Wa les presid ed at a Tea an d Concert organised by the Ab erdulais District Am h ulanc e Division, at the Baptist Hall, Aberdulais, on S e pt e mb er the 24th.

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In many instances the members were specially commended by the doctors on the excellent treatment rendered, a nd it will be seen from the following summary that the ti mely aid greatly reduced the possibility of injuri e s proving fatal :-

Cuts on hands and feet 57 3 Heart Attacks 10

F a ints ) 02 Dog bites 7

Sic kness 97 Bleeding from nose 6

Fo reign body in eye 9 r Fractures 5

Sp ra ins and strains 70 Dislocations 4

In se ct bites and stings 6 1 Kicks by animals 4

Abrasions arms and legs 58 Infantile convulsion!> 3

Crushed fingers and toes 48 Hernia 3

Burns and scalds 40 Splinters 3

Shoc k after immersion in sea 30 Heat stroke 2

Brui ses 29 H c:e morrhage from lungs r

Epi leptic fits 29 Fatal sei zure I

Colic J 4 Stabbed in hack

The num ber of lost children taken care of in the ten un til claimed by their parents was 565.

M e mbers of the Ambulance Division were on duty at

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" Dear Sir,-l am instructed by the Council to express their very great appreciation of the valuable public services rendered by members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at Barry Island during Bank Holiday week.- Yours faithfully, (Signed) T. B. TORDO FF, Clerk "

PRESENTATIONS TO BRI GADE SUR GEON S

The Barry Ambulance and Nursing Divisions were inspected by the Commissioner for Wales at Jenner's Park Field, Barry, on October 2nd. He was accompanied by Lady Lewis, O . B.E., Deputy Lady Supt. for Wales; Lieut.-Col. F. T. Rees, M C., Commissioner for the Cardiff Centre; Councillor C. R Griffiths, O.B.E., J.p., Chairman of the Barry Urban District Council; Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Metcalf, R.R.C., Staff Officer F. R. Hortop, Staff Officer B. E. Maberly and Supt. Charles Lennox Addressing the parade, the Inspecting Officer complimented officers and men on the smart turn·out and efficient display. He was pleased with the attendance and

Presenting

effici e ncy awards to members of th e Division, the Commissioner congratulated them on th e excellent progress made. Since their establishment in 19 24, the strength of the Division had greatly increased, a Cad et Division regist e red, and First Aid and Home Nursin g Classes organised for women, with a view to the formatio n of a Nursing Division. Certificates were distributed to th E successful members of the Junior and Nursing Classes The Sub-Commissioner, Mr. D. M Evans Bevan, propos ed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Commissioner fo r their attendance.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

BARRY ME MBERS' VOLUNTARY SE RV ICE. A report has been received from Staff Officer F R. Hortop, Barry, on the voluntary services given at th e St. John First Aid tent at Barry Island.

This ambulance station is er e cted and maintained by the Darry Dock Ambulance and Nursing und er the direction of the respective Supts., Mr. Charles Lenno x and Mrs. A. Paul. From June the 4th to Septem ber th e 7th, the tent was upen continuously and the record ed number of cases attended to during this period was :-

June 249

July 39 2

August 606

Septem ber 45

By ('olfrtes y [vVestern Mai l First Aid Station, Devynock Agricultural ,:,how.

Left to right : Mrs. M. Dease, O.B.E., Nurse M. A. Davies, Lady Buckland (President of the Buckland Bwlch Nursing Division), Miss F. A. Platts, Mrs. H. L. Atkin, S ir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K. B.E., and Mr. M. W. Morgan ( President of the Show )

he Cardiff Boys' Welfare Camp at Barry Garden Suburb duri ng the summer season and administered first aid to 21 7 sick or injured boys.

In addition to these services the members undertook reg ular public duty at the local theatre, cinema, sports and pub lic functions, and maintained the Medical Comforts De pot, from which invalid comforts and medical requisites were issu e d on loan to several hundred people. On Aug ust Bank Holiday a squad of men were on duty and deal t with a large number of cases at the Barry Island Rai lway Station.

The value of this VOluntary work is recognised by the loca l authorities, and the following letter has b:;en rec eived from the Clerk to the Barry Urban District Co uncil :-

congratulated the Divisions on their excellent services for the relief of suffering. He offered a welcome in their name to the Chairman of the Council and Councillors who had been kind enough to attend. He was glad to know the great services they bad rendered on the Island were appreciated, and explained thRt the great ambition of the Division was to have a permanent home on a permanent site, and he felt certain if the Council was able to provide a site the public of Barry would find the funds to build the home.

Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, M.B, Ch.B., Surgeon to the Cardiff Corps, was presented with the insigniR of an Officer of the Order, awarded in May, 1927. A ctrtificat e of Honorary Life Membership was presented to Dr. Edward Owen, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Surgeon to the Barry

Dock Division, elected an Honorary Life Member of the Priory in recognition of his services as honorary lecturer; and framed photographs of the Barry Dock Division were presented to Dr. E. J. Herrington Budge, L. R.C.P , L.R.C.S., and Dr. Evan Edward Owen, by the officers and men in appreciation of their valuable interest and al»istance.

The Chairman of the Council said he had been connected with the Order from the commencem ent of the War. He and his wife had been in close touch with the Hospital which the Order of St. John maintained on the island. It was a fine work of which he was proud. The ambulance men were an asset to the communilY, and chey might be certain that he and his colle3gues would do all in their power to grant them facilities to carryon their noble work without hindrance.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

VALLEY CORPS INSPECTED.

Considerable public int erest was centered in the annual inspection of the Divisions in the Rhymney Corps. conducted by Mr. R Wilson Bartlett, Commissioner for Monmouthshire, at Bedwas, on Slturday, Septem ber 17 tho There were 1 7 on parade, including over 30 cadets. Demonstrations in hand-seat and foot drill were efficiently carritd out before a large number of spectators and a band was in attendance. The Insp cting Offic e r congratulated Corps and D ivisional OfficcT', N.C.O.'s and men, on smart and efficient pt.rfo rmance.

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NEWPORT (\10N.) CORPS.

The Commissioner for Wales, accompanied by Lady L e wifl, O. B.E., Deputy Lady Supt. for Wal e s, inspected the Newport (\1on) Corps on Sunday, September 25 th

The units assem bled at the Drill Hall, Dock-street, Newport, where a large gathering were present, including His Worship the Mayor of Newport (Councillor A. T. W. James), Mr. G. Campbell Oliver (Commissioner for Newport), Dr. Edgar Llewellyo (Corps Surgeun, C3.rdiff), Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge (ex -Commissioner for Newport), Corps Supt. G. StortY, Corps S =cretary C. H. Hopkins, Divisional SuplS C. Marshall. G Hopkins, J. Bub5r and G. Strickland.

At the close of the the Commissioner con · gratulated Mr. Campbell Oliver on the high standard of efficiency maintained by the members, which had made Newport a prominent centre in the ambulance world. He laid stress on the importance of there being a first-aid kit on public motor vehicles, and expresstd a hope that at an early date this would not only be compulsory but that it should be a condition of service for drivers to hold first aid

His Worship the Mayor said the town was proud of the ambulance units, whose work relieved a great amount of suffering, and promised to assist in evtry way in his power.

DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS.

Ambulance efficien cy awards WE're presentEd to members of the Newport High -street G.W.R. Ambulance Class at the 18th annual dinner on Monday,Septembn 26th. There was an attendance of nearly 100, among whom were Mr. E G. Ireland (loco. supt., Newport), who pTfsided, Mr. M. C. Hanison (divisional engineer, Newport), Mr.

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Wilson Bartlett (Commissioner for Monmouthshire), Mr. A. G. E J. Fudge (ex -Commissioner), Mr. J. H. Hill (Centre S ecrttary) , and Dr W. Verner, Newport.

Mr. M. C. Harrison presented the certificates , labels and medallions; the Chairman the gold medals for long serv ice and Mr. F W. Wheatley Cla'ls pri z es. The ioyal toast was proposed by the chairman; the Newport High-street Am bulance Class and G. W.R. Centre by the Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales, to which Mr. J. H. Hill and C. H Hopkins responded. "Our Visitors and Subscribers" was submitted by Mr. S. Elms , Secretary to the Clac;s, and Mr. A . G. E. J. Fudge and Mr. G C3.mpbell Oliver responded. Mr. W. H. Roberts the toast of "Our Host, Artistes, and the Pr e ss," to whIch. Mr. Webb and the "South Wales Argus" representatIve responded.

Dr. Verner received a pipe and Jacobean screen , in r e cognition of his services as honorary lecturer, and presentations were made also to the instructor, Mr. C. H Hopkins, and Secretary, Mr. S Elms. A delightful musical programme was provided.

News in Brief.

A number of Divisions have not vet forwarded th eir quota to headquarters for the half year 3 0th Jun e, 1927. Officers-in-charge are requested to endeavour to s l;' nd in th e amounts due as soon as possibl e

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THE Salford Coroner recently h el d an inquest on Samuel Humphreys, who lived at Salford, and died in the Royal H os pital on the 9th inst. He wa s employed as a grinder at Me ssrs. Crossley Brothers, gas engine engineers, Heaton Ch apel.

According to t he widow, when Humphreys returned home, he told her that during the evening he went to the ambula nce room at the works and for some laxative. H e was II given something white in a glass," and after tak ing some of it he asked the attendant what he had gi ve n him. It was then found that he had been given em broca tion by mistake. He was away from work for six we -ks, and then returned for a fortnight when he was ex a mine d by a sp ecialIst, who ordered his removal to ho sp ital.

The ambulance-room attendant said the two bottl es we e side by side on a shelf, and he was in conversation wi tn Humphreys when he reach ed a bottle, which he bel eve d contained the laxative. Both bottles were similar in and shape, but were labelled" White Mixture" and II 1< m bro cation " respectively. They were both supplied by the same firm of He was used to giving do \;o S of the white mixture, but by a mischance he reached th e wrong bottle and poured a half-ounce into a glass. H um ph reys, howevH, took very little of it, expe ctorating th e remainde r, remarking: II It tastes funny it is embroca t on." When witness discov ered the mistake he gave H um phries some of the white mixture, also some cold tea to which salt was added, and vomiting was th e result.

T h witness went on to say that for many years he was in th E Royal Army Medical Corps, and he was appointed as at his firm's ambulance-room about two months age, being previously a labourer at the works

Dr. RansomE', house physician at the Salford Royal H esp ital, said when Humphreys was admitted h e was su t ", r ing from urremia. At the post-mortem examination he o un d the cause of d eat h was Ul remia followed by acute neph ritis. He expressed th e opinion that the em brocation co n. aine d turpentine which, he said, was a we ll-known ki dn ey irritant. In this the kidneys Wf're already disea sed, and but for this th e man might have made re co very.

1\1':,. The Coroner (Mr. A. Howard Flint) Would you say th e " mbro cation accelerated dea th ?-I should say it did ; he migh t have liv e d some years, even with a chronic

Afte r recording a verdict of misadventure, the Coroner sa id tha t while ambulance-room s were necessary in works to re nde r first aid, it was very undesirable that an unequali fied man should b e placed in th 'e position of a dispensi ng chemist. He hoped that in future medicines wo ul d only be giv en to workmen by a properly qualified nurs e or a man with some m e dical knowledg e He was sa tls fie d that the attendant had made a bona-fide mistake ; he migh t have handled the bottles hurriedly, but he certa inly handled them carelessly.

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TREATl\-1ENT OF CONCUSSION.

J.I, (S efton Park).-In September issue of FIRST. AID you say that it is wrong to rals.e. head and s.ho?lders In of Concussion, a deCISion which IS accordance with instructions of Textbook. Yet the markmg sheet of Dewar Shield Competition published in May issue shows marks awarded for" NO.4 to raise head slightly in case Compression follows." .. Please advise which method we should follow in CompetitIon.

Follow the right and hang consequences t :-N. COR BET FLETCHER.

EXA llII NATION HOWLER.

W.R. (Glynn eath ).-H ere is another" howler " for you. In a recent examinat io n a cand;date was. <l:sked how he would treat a limb severed above elbow jomt. He replied :" Trea t wound and place aym in large armslz'ng."

Good! Clearly the candidate was applying the instructions for Embedded N eedle in Textbook (p. lIS). Next, please! !-N.C.F

REWARDS 01" FIR ST AID.

E. R. ( Enfield).- Whilst cycling home fr?m a Divisional weekly drill I observed a crowd gathering round an elderly woman who was unable to walk and was holding the fence by the roadside for support. I diagnosed the as a sprained ankle and proceeded to bandage the IDjured limb by the light of my headlamp. I had opened my saddle bag to get out my kit and after seei,ng the patient into a cab with her friend I found that a kmdly onlooker had appreciated my efforts by a large wallet from tne bag. I t would have been mterestmg to have the comments which must have been made by the thIef on open ing t h e wallet and in it a number of appeals to learn First Aid and to jom the S.J.A.B.

We offer our condolences in that you had to re-write your pamphlets and our congratulations in that you did not carry your purse in the saddle bag.-H.C.F.

A I D.- Oct ober, 1927.

POISCJ TING I3Y PRODUCER GAS.

H N. (Warrington}.- Why is it that Oxygen may be necessa ry in cases of Asphyxia due to inhalation of Produc er Gas and not for other gases. Please adVIse.

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EXAM INATION OF UNCONSCIOUS PER SO N.

A. E. ( Southend.on-Sea ) -I do not know any Textbook wh ich teaches us how to make a routine examination of an unconscious person who, falling from a height, shows no signs of visible injury. As we have no Divisional Surge on to whom we may apply, I ask your kind held. Your que) y calls for an answer too for c?lumn ; but I believe you will find what you require ID my J!.jJiCleJlcy III First Aid under" Ex ampl es of Diagnosis."- l _C.F.

A YOUTHF 1JL FIR ST AIDER.

J. C. (V ryheid, S. Africa ).-My little son aged 3 years 10 montl 5 has been brought up in "the true faith " and has often watched his two brothers and myself (a ll holders of Flr <;t Aid dealing with cases. You may imagine IT Y surprise however, the other day when on returning (r om the I was told that in our absence the lad had called upon one of my men (who had scratched his hand badly while at work ) to "come along" and that he had escor ted h i m to my First A id box, taken out the Iodine pen and had promptly and effic ently painted the wounds.

We thank you for your letter and its story; and we note with pleasure that love of First Aid wdl not die out in YO .H family for another generation at least.-N.C.F.

FRACTURES OF CLAYICLE AND RI J:S.

W. H. (Portland).-Please solve this problem which was set n a recent practice and tell us how you would secure the elbow (or Fractured Clavicle on right side if patient was also suffering from Fractured Ribs on left side.

Your details are too vague for concise answer; but with such c ombination of i njuries we may safely assume that pati ent has been in a bad smash and that he is suffering severely fr oOl Shock. It were wise, therefore, to k:ep him recllmbent, to control Fractured Ribs with a couple of body bandages and without arm-sling, and to content oneself in keeping up per limb extended and in close apposition to body as treatmen t of Fractured Clavicle.-N .C.F.

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The value of competition work should not always be judged by the position of a team in any particular competition, and a low position should not cause the competitor to look upon the time spent in training as being wasted. The time has been far from wasted, because such training has been beneficial. It caused frequent reference to the First A id Book, enabled ideas and thought to be exchanged, created healthy rivalry and permitted combination of effort, cemented friendship, enabled officers, N.C. O.'s and men of various units in a given area to meet and compare notes in the work of mercy which all members of the Brigade are doing in the cause of suffering humanity.

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It is well known that only one team can be entered from each District for the "Dewar" and " Perrott" contests, but there is no limit to the number of teams entering the eliminating competitions, and it is therefore hoped that apathy towards competition work will have blown away by the time 1928 arrives.

The results will be surprising when all efficient first aiders look upon themselves as good as the next mao, and enters the arena to wm the coveted trophies for their Division and town.

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When training for 1928, take some old test papers

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set yoursdf the question and then work it out on paper, rem em bering all the while where you are, what to do, and the next best thing to do in the circumstances, finally checking yourself with the detailed markings.

As you advance, think out your own story and work out your own details, afterwards checking yourself with the First Aid Book.

If you do thi!', competition work will hecome fascinating, and you will gain confidence and be prepared to face the most up -to-date judge in the country.

AID.- November, 1927.

Q-What is a compound fracture?

A-When a wound through the skin and s?ft parts leads down to the break in the bone, the fracture IS said to be compound.

Q-Describe a complicated

A-A fracture is said to be compltcated when, m add lt l,)u to the break in the bone, either the arteries, veins, nerves of the limb the lung or the brain are damaged, or a ffacture ma y be by a dislocation of the bone.

Q -When is a fracture said to be incomplete , or greenstick?

A- When the bone is partially broken or bent, comm only seen in children.

Q -What is a comminuted ? _

A- When the bone is broken m several pieces.

Q-Describe an impacted fracture.

November, 1927.

Q- What is the use of sand-bags in the treatment of a (ra cture?

A-Bags filled with sand are placed on each side to steady th e limb and prevent movement.

Q -Explain the danger of applying tight bandages to spli nts in the treatment of fractures.

A-Pain and swelling of the parts are caused due to obs truction of the circulation.

Q-What are improvised splints?

A-In cases of emergency, it becomes necessary to contr iv e apparatus which take the place of splints. Padding can be m ade out of clothing.

Q -Describe the treatment for fracture of the skull.

Apply splints to the outer and inner sides of the limb, reaching from the knee to beyond the foot, and bandage both legs together.

Q-What special precautions must be taken in deal ing with compound fractures, and why?

A- They are much more serious injuries than simple fractures. The greatest precautions must always be taken against septic infection of the wound.

Q-Define a dislocation and point out the distinction between dislocation and sprain.are torn, and the bones slip out of place, thiS IS a dislocatIOn. If the ligaments are torn or stret ched, but bones do not slip out of place, the result is a spratn.

Q -What are the signs of dislocation?

St J h ' Badge Protection Order.

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IN the L ondon Gazette of November 8th, 1927,. appears an Order made under Cbartered Assoclatlons (Protection of Names. and Act, 1926, under which badges worn wlthout uDiform by the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem are pratt cled under the Act.

The badges covered by the Order are as "badges made of any material .beaTlng, or consisting of) the device whIte cra.5s, embellished in the four pnnclpal angles alternatively with a lion pass ant and a unicorn pas.sant, whether not the device is surrounded or accompaDled by concentric circles or other decoration or by lettering.

The Order is only applicable to England, and is cit.ed as " The Chartered Associations Order of Samt John of Jerusalem) Protection Order, 1':1 2 7."

Practical First Aid and Home Nursing

(By Question and Answer).

Arranged by Major S. T. BEGG S, M.D., D.P.H.

(Cont i nued trom page I OJ.)

FRACTURES, DISLOCATIONS A N D S P RAINS

Q -What are the causes of fracture?

A- ( I) Injury; ( 2) disease.

Q - I n the case of the being by injury, by what d ifferent ways may the VIOlence be applIed ?

A -( a ) Directly, or (b). indirectly to the bone, or It may be broken by (c ) muscular action.

Q -What is understood by fracture by direct violence?

A- The bone breaks at the spot struck or crushed; the violence may be caused by a kick, the passage of a wheel over the limb.

Q-Explain the meaning of fracture by violence.

A- The bone does not give way at the pomt struck, but, owing to the shock being it is broken at some distance from the actual seat of Violence.

Q -Explain fracture by muscular action.

A- ThiS is caused by violent contraction of the muscles. Fractures of the patella or knee-cap are not uncommonly caused in this way.

Q-What is a simple fracture ?

A-When the skin over the bone is not broken, the fracture is said to be simple.

A- When a bone is broken and one fragment IS dr iv eu into and firmly fixed in the other fragment.

Q - Describe the signs of fracture

A-(r) Pain, at the place bone IS broken

(2) Loss of power, £ e., the ltmb cannot be put to ItS pr op er use.

A-Keep the patient absolutely quiet until he can be seen b y a surgeon. Do not give stimulants. Take special care of the ears, as bleedlDg externally means that the fracture is com pound. Plug the ears and nostnls with a piece of gauze or wool moistened in antiseptic solution.

Q -How is fracture of the lower jaw dellt with?

A-Apply the four·tailed bandage and remove the case to hospi tal forthwith.

Q - Describe the treatment for fracture of the ribs.

A-(I ) Alteration in the shape of joint; (2 ) the end of the bone can often. be felt through the skin; ( 3 ) ID the length of the limb; ( 4 ) inability to move the Jomt.

Q -How can a dislocation be distinguished from a fracture ?

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3) Alteration in shape; the limb may be bent, twi sed or shortened.

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4) Unnatural mobility; when the limb is handle d, it gives way, where, if sound, it would not. be movab le.

(5) When handled there IS a grating sensation know n as " crepitus. "

(6) Swelling of the limb.

(7) The sensation of a sudden snap or glvlDg-way of he bone.

Q -Describe the process by which a fracture beco mes repaired.

A-The blood poured out at the time of the injury sets into a jelly-like mass, ,,:,hich in time becomes mto n ew bone. This soft mass IS called" callus, " and It Surrounds t he broken ends of the bone, and in hardening holds them fi rm ly together. After the lapse of munths a large portion of t he callus at first formed becomes absorbed.

Q- What condition is necessary in order that repair may take place, and how is this obtainp.d ?

A-It is necessary that the broken ends of the b on es remain completely at rest, and to secure immob ility, the bo ne is fixed in splints.

Q-If in doubt whether the bone is broken, what treat ment should be adopted?

A-The case must be treated as one of fracture.

Q-When it is necessary to remove the clothing in t he early treatment of fracture, describe how this should be d on e ?

A -The greatest care must be used. There must be no dragging on taking off the cloth ing. I n fracture of the a rm the coat-seam and shirt must be ripped up and the same do ne on removing the clothing in other fractures.

Q -Describe the precautions to be observed in the application of splints.

A-Apply splints round the limbs, S? as to render the fragments immovable. To the ltmb effectually the splint should extend beyond the Jomts above and below the fracture and be well padded and fixed by bandage.

Q-Describe how to pad a splint.

A-Pads for splints are made of calico stuffed with co tton wool or tow. Pads should be large enough to protect the limb from the edges of the splint.

Q-What precautions must be attended to in movi n g a patient suffering from fracture ?

A-All disturbance of the limb should be avoided as much as possible. In no case should a patient with a broken li mb be moved until splints have been applied.

Q-What is a fracture-bed and how is it made ?

A-For cases of fracture it is necessary that the bed should be even and firm. Boards are used for this pur pose placed under the mattress.

A - Apply two broad-fold bandages round the chest, in su h a manner that the centre of one bandage is immediately ab ve, and that of the other directly below the seat of fracture. The bandages should then be tied off on the opposite side of thl b ody to the injury.

Q -What should be done if the ribs are c rushed in, and tht ungs severely injured ?

A - Do not apply bandages to the chest. Lay the patient do n slightly inclined towards the injured side, loosen all cia h lDg, give small pieces of ice to suck. Apply the greater arf1s ling, and remove at once to hospital.

Q - Give the treatment for fracture of the collarbone.

A-Place a pad about the si ze and thickness of the palm of h e hand in the axilla of the injured side, and apply the ba d ages for fractured clavicle.

Q- Describe the treatment of fracture of the upper arm wb n the break occurs (a) near the shoulder, (b) above the ce r e of the bone, (c) near the elbow joint.

A - (a) Put a pad along the ins ide from the arm-pit to the elb)w then bandage the arm to the side by a broad -fold b da ge. Apply the lesser arm-sling.

(b) Four short splints must be applied to the arm, in front, behind, and on either side. Bandage and apply the les!Ser arm-sling.

(c) Apply splint to the inner side of the arm and forear m and bandage above and below the fracture. Keep the Ih umb pointing upwards. Apply greater arm -sling.

Q -Give the treatment for fracture of the forearm.

A- Apply two broad splints on the inner and outer 5ides of he forearm. Bandage above and below the fracture. Ap ly greater arm-sling.

Q -Describe the treatment for fracture of the femur.

A -( a) Bring the foot of the injured side into line with the so und side.

(b) Apply a splint on the outer side of the injured limb, to reach from the axilla to beyond the foot.

(c) Apply a second splint on the inside of the fractured th igh.

rd) Secure the splints in position by bandages. The first IS pass ed round the chest below the axilla, the second round th e p elvis, the third and fourth round the thigh above and be low the fracture. Fasten the ankle to the lower end of the lo ng s plint, and bandage the injured limb to its fellow.

Q -Indicate the treatment for fracture of the patella (k nee cap).

A -Place the patient in a half-sitting position, and apply a back -splint from the hip to the heel. Fix a bandage round th e thi gh and above the ankle.

Q-Describe the treatment for fracture of the leg (one or bo th b ones).

A-Bring the limb into position by drawing on the foot.

It always happens at a joint; (2 ) the limb, instead of being unnaturally !s unnaturally stiff; (3 ) jf the end of the bone can be felt It IS smooth and rounded in dissharp and angular in fracture; (4 ) there is no gratIng.

Q-Give the signs of a sprain.

A - ( r ) . Severe pain, i,ncreased on movement; (2) inab ility to bear weight. on .the 11mb; (3 ) swelling round the joint; absence of speCial signs of fracture or dislocation.

Q-Give the treatment for dislocation and sprain. The .reduction of.dislocation must be left to a surgeon. Sprams require rest, application of evaporating lotions, spl i nts and bandage.

Railway Compensation Claims.

A REcaNT issue of the" Railway Gnette " includes a letter from correspondent which embraces a most interesting table 10 regard to the percentage of compensation paid to workmen to total railway working receipts for each of the four group railways over a number of years.

The table is as under:-

Compa ny 19 1 3 19 22 1 92 3 1924 1925 1 9 2 6

L. M. S. R '2 6 18 '24 -24 24 23 pe r cen t.

L.N E.R. '26 '19 '21 '20 '2 0 '2 3

G W.R. '22 17 '23 '22 '1 6 'II S.R... '18 '13 ']6 ]7 '17 14

The lower fares in force in 1913 confuse to some exttnt the comparison with the pre-war year, but the figures for the post war years are illuminating. We do not know to what extent G.W R. figures are a result of the vigorous safety campaign organised on that railway, but the fact that the other three groups show higber figures for 19 26 than 19 ZZ whereas the G.W.R. has a substantial reduction is significant.

This. tablf>, of. co.urse, demonstrates the money side of the question, but It IS reasonable to assume that this is a fairly true indication of the num ber of accidents sustained, and th e tendency for accidents involving personal injuries to workmen to increase or decrease.

The International Red Crass Committe e of Geneva deci_ded to summon, on January 16th, a meeting of experts to .study the best means of protecting clvtllan populatlOns agamst the effects of chemical warfare

St. john J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

THE Great Western Railway Ambulance Centre is sustaining a loss in the retirement of Mr. A. J. England, who has been secretary of the Pontypool Road Division since the institution of the divisional organisation in 19 3 · Prior to that Mr. England had been closely associated with the movement for many years and had been particularly prominent in comp e tition work. He has been actively associated with the St. John Am bulance Brigade for twentyone years in which he held the rank of Corps. Supt. Mr. England is a Serving Brother of t he Order of St. John of many years standing.

Mr. J. H. Codwallader, of the Divisional Supt.'s Office, Pontypool Road, is taking over the duties of Divisional Secretary for the old Pontypool Road Division, now known as Newport B (7 B) Di vision

On the occasion of the seventh annual luncheon of G.W,R. Divisional Secretaries held at the Royal Hotel, Paddington, on November 3rd, Mr. J. F. Lean, Assistant to General Manager and Chairman of the Ambulance Committe e presented Vellum Votes of Thanks of the Order of St. John to Messrs. G. S , Hodder, J. Parr, J. C. Lane, and R. H. Pryce, Secretaries of the Bristol B, Exeter, Gloucester, and Chester Divisions, and also to Mr. S. J. Ball of the Office of the Supt. of the Line in recognition of their respective services to the ambulance movement on the Great Western Railway over a long period.

GLYNNEATH.

Members of the Glynneath Class rec e ived their examination awards on October 13th at the Welfare Pavilion, Cwmgwrach, at the hands of Mr, J. Lea ( Divisional Supt.) who emphasised the present-day ne e d of ambulance knowledg e in the street and home as well as on the railway,

Mr. W. E. James (District Goods Manager) called for recruits to the movement in order to carryon the good work which had been so well established in the past.

WEST DRAYTON.

Mr. H. R, Campfield (London Divisional Supt.) who distributed awards to ambulance men at West Drayton recently, paid tribute to the good work of Mr. W. Gaffney (Divisional Secretary) who was seriously indisposed and expressed wishes for his early and complete recovery. The Class was much indebted to Dr. Evans for the able way in which he had instructed the members and on behalf of the Class thanked him sincerely for his invaluable services.

Miss Marsh, who deputised for Mr. Gaffney, said he was now on the way to recovery. His heart was in the movement and he wished her to say how sorry he was that he could not be present that evening.

PONTLOTTYN.

A luncheon at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Pontlottyn, preceeded the distribution of awards to th e Class members, at which Mr. W. W. Morgan presided and was supported by a large gathering.

AI D- November, 1927.

Mr. C. T. Cox (Assistant Divisional Supt.) who pr esented .the awards congratulated the recipien ts and paid high tnbute to the Class Lecturer, Dr. Hill, by whose efforts the Class had gained distinction. Mr. Cox voiced the Company's appeal to the young men of all grades to come forward and take up first aid work. The proceedings were interspersed by musical item s A pleasant incident was the presentation of a silver mount ed and inscribed walking stick to Dr. Hill on behalf of th e Class members.

CAERPHILLY.

Railwaymen of all grades assembled in large numb ErS at the Queen's Hotel recently, for the annual smoki ng concert in connection with the Caerphilly Ambulance Cla ss. Mr. T. E. Lewis (Station Master) was in the chair and was supported by Councillor Dan Thomas, J.P., Mr. E. (Assistant Engineer), Mr. C. T. Cox, Mr. G. Dav ey (Divisional Ambulance Secretary) and many others.

The chairman in congratulating the Class upon i·s success said the ambulance men were useful not only to themselves and fellow-workers but to the community a t large.

Mr. Cox, who distributed the awards apologised fur the absence of Mr. T. Wainwright, the Divisional Su p. He congratulated the Class on securing the" Glanel y )) Shield, and other trophies, and testified to the valua b e assistance rendered by the Class lecturers and instructo rs. He wanted to see the Inter-railway Shield brought to t e "land of song."

Mr. Dan Thomas presented boquets of chrysant he· mums (grown in Caerphilly) to Messrs. Cox and Lake fo r their respective wives and spoke in high terms of am bulance work.

Mr. G. Davey gave an interesting address a d expressed the hope that the new" Athlone " trophy wo ul d find its way to the Cardiff Division.

An entertaining programme of music was provided Mr. John Morse's Glee Party.

L. & N.E. Railway Centre.

AN entirely new departure in competitions was inaugura te d at the Leith (Central) Station of the L N.R.R. on Octo be r 21St, when the two teams of this railway who obtained the highest marks in the Inter-Railway Competition, and t he two teams which took highest places in the Scottish Railw a y Competition, met to decide who should hold the handso m e Challenge Shield presented by the Directors of the Co mpany for annual competition, between teams represent ing Scotland and England on their system. There was 9number of officials to witness the Competition, amon gst whom we noticed Lieut.·Colonel the Hon. A. C. Mur ra y J.. (General Manager, Scotland), G. DaVIdson, DIVISIOnal General Manager, N.R. area, Lie t.Colonel G. A. C. Webb, Chief of Police, C. M, Jenk in· Jones,. Supt. Stemp, Passenger Manager, Dr. J. G. McBnde, MedIcal Supt., Messrs. S. T. Smith, T. O. Me ioJ H. C. I:iiggins, G. Jackson, R. S. Beveridge, the Cen tr e Secretanes of the L.N.E. R., G. D. Monteith, S.J.A. A. , W. Ferguson, R. Henderson) Secretuy and Assistant of the S .A, A.A., and many others. Dr. J. R. Learmou th, Glasgow, judged the stretcher tests, and Dr. W. Gray, W est Hartlepool, the Individual tests, the former was done 0 0 the station platform, with a railway carriage and van for

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lo adin g the case, and an ambulance car for afterwards re m? ving to .h?spital, and the individual tests were carried ou t 10 an ad]OlnlDg room, under as near actual conditions as p ossible. The result was declared, by Col. Murray, as fo llow s :-Aberdeen, 139; Leeds Police 12 I' Thornton d D fi 1 . ,) , I1 7; an umn ed, II6, maXImum marks 200 hence it wi ll be seen that Scotland took first and' third places, second and fourth Colonel Murray said the wa.s that s.uch a competItion would promote friendly nv alr y 10 first-aId work between the stations on each side of th e Bor.der, he had witnessed the competition, admired the e nthUSiasm and keenness which the competitors had sh ow D, and he was sure the competition would do a great de al of good.

Afterward.s. a luncheon was given by the Company at th e North Bntlsh Hotel, Edinburgh, and speeches were made by the Chairman, Colonel Murray, who vO l(.:e d the thanks of. all for the excellent arrangements made by the Secretaries, for the judges for their valuable help, and; to the S.A A.A. and S.J,A.A for their co·operatio o, and Mr. Ferguson of the St. Andrews, and Mr D, G. MonteIth of the St. John Association replied Mr. J. Calder proposed the toast of the Chairman' whIch was received with musical honours and thus ended thl unique occasion, which will have a' very stimulatlDg eff ct upon the ambulance work connected with the 1. '. E. R from the extreme North of Scotland to the South .:o gland, and no doubt in the future strenuous efforts w!l be b.y the am men of the system to strive to get IDto thiS competItIOn, and the southern members WI e ndeavour to, next year, wrest the shield from their Sc ot ch comrades.

Bristol Centre.

[RE ST in ambulance work is still maintained in the CIt}. Twenty four Classes have been held during the ye l , ,the number who passed being 386, and the number eX l IL lDed 4 6, thus showing 30 failures. In addition to th ! a bove, 14 members of the Mercantile Marine passed fo Fi rst Aid certificates

T?e annual stretcher competition in connection with th Bnstol Centre, was held at the Zoological Gardens on Ju ly 2 3rd last. The weather conditions were far more than the previous year, the number of visitors belDg therefore greater.

The keenness with which the various competitions were carried through, and the results were quite (qual to years, the num ber of teams entering being 56 the Climb er last year 5 I, thus constituting a record.

The results were as follows :-" Beavis" Packers; :: Sq uire ," Bristol L. M S. Loco.; "Novice,'" Packers; "Ma ther," Lysaghts No. I; If Lavington " Packers; Wal kers," Nursing Division (A) S.J.A.B. '

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

OCTOBER, 1927.

The Acting Chief Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE DISTRIOT OFFIOER. Supt. Frank Claridge, Western Area, No. I DistrIct,9 11,27

TO BE LADY DISTRIOT OFFIOER.

No. I DISTRICT, Lady Supt. Catherine Louisa Curtis, Eastern Area, 5.7,26

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Winifred Annie Gibson, County of Nottingham 4, 102 7 '

TO BE AOTING LADY DISTRIOT OFFIOER.

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Sister Sybil Porter, 23,9,27

TO BE LADY OORPS SUPT.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

l\Iargaret J oyee, Liverpool Corps, 25 10 27

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Harold B.S" M.R.C.S" L.RC,P., No. 57 DIVISIOn, 2.+ 10.27

Arthur ,S?erwell, M.B., Ch.B., No. NurslDg DIVISion, 31. 1027

Francis Allen, M.B " B.Ch " No. 93 (Fi nchley) Division, 24. 10,27

NO.2 DISTRICT

Har?ld Rawlence, M.D " F,R.G.S., Southampton NursIDg DIVISion, 2-1- 10 27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

J ohn La,rson, M. B., Ch. B" L.R,C.l?&S., Great Central DIVISIOn, Leicester Corps, 15.10,27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Richard L. Burges, City Tramways Division, Birmingham Corps) 13 10.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Charles Bernard Lew is, M.B., Ch.B" Kirkham Division, 6,10 27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

William Donald Mitton, M,B, ) Ch,B" Ossett Nursing Division, Dewsbury and District Corps, I. 10.27

James John Anning, L.M.S.S.A., Harehills Division, Leeds Corps, 11.10.27

Stanley M.R.C,S., L.RC,P " Stanningley Nursing DIVISIon, Leeds Corps, 1 I. W.27

Owen 1?allinger, M, B., B.Ch , Shipley Division, Shipley and District Corps, r 1.10,27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

George Muller Miller, M.B B.S" Newcastle Tramway Division, N eweastle-on- Tyne Corps, 15,10,27

Th We regret to record the death of Private Sydney m of the Burry Port G.W. Railway Division, who w.lth a motor accident near Carmarthtn on Oct. 24th, dIed at the Infirmary the following day. He was a most member and took a keen intere5t in ambulance work. r:neral took place on Saturday, October 29th, when 42 0 cers and men of the local divisions attended.

William Rowland Taylor, M.B., Ch.B" Gateshead Nursing Division, North Durham Corps, 25.10.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Frederick Cyril Cozens, M.B., Ch.B., l\I.RC.S., L.R.C.P., Herne Bay Division, 39,27

William Octavius Pitt, M.D., D.P.H., vVorthinji Division, 7. 102 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Augustus Henry Owen Young, L.R.C.S. & C.P., Tavistock Division, 8.10 27

Sidney R. \NIlliams, Buckfastleigh Division, 15.10.27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Arthur Reuben Hatley, Horseferry Division, 7.10.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Thomas George Davey, Bridgewater Division, 12.10.27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Daniel Hardy, City Tramways Division, Birmingham Corps, 7.10 27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer John Arthur Drage, Wollaston Division, Wellingborough Corps, 21.10.27

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Ambulance Officer Vernon Royde Thompson, Padiham Division,IJIo.27

Sergt. Ernest M. Moore, B.A.T. and Kirkdale Division, Liverpool Corps, 17.10.27

Ambulance Officer Robert Roberts, Brymay Division, Liverpool Corps, 25 10 27

Ambulance Officer William Alfred Foden, "B" Division, Colne Corps, 28.10 .27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Samuel I bbotson, Castleford and District Division, 3 10 27

William Ackroyd, New Monckton Collieries Division, 310.27

Ambulance Officer Arthur Rowley, Hemsworth Division, Pontefract and District Corps, 3.10.27

Ambulance Officer Frederick Carner, Central Division, Nottingham Corp:s, 13-10.27

Ambulance Officer Clark Gray, Wakefield Division, 2420.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

vVllliam Ernest Yeats, Newcastle Tramways Division, Newcastle-on- Tyne Corps, 15.10.27

Ambulance Officer John WIlliam Middleton, Spring well Colliery Diyision, North Durham Corps, 3I.1O.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Sergt. A. Hl)dges, Birchington Division, Isle of Thanet Corps, 2.11.27

Alexander Sharp, Herne Bay Division, 28 rO.27 No. 9 DISTRICT.

Albert George Crump, Buckfastleigh Division, 31.10 27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Marion Donald Young, Carlisle Nursing Division, 25.10.27 No. 5 DISTRICT.

Ada Shaw, Allerton Nuring Division, Bradford Corps, 14. 10 27 NO.6 DISTRICT.

Elizabeth H. Floyd, Gateshead Nursing Division, North Durham Corps, 25.10 27

Lady Ambulance Officer Gertrude Merrick, Jesmond Nursing Division, N ewcastle-on- Tyne Corps, 24.10.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No. DISTRICT.

Sergt. Charles Edwin Cherry, No. 16 ( New Cross) Division, 6 1027

S Sergt. Edward George Farley, 40 (Beckton) Division, 20.10 27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Arthur Wevell, Bridgwater Division, 12.10.27

William John Baker, Bridgwater Division, J2.1O 27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Ernest Wallace Nicholls, L.M &.S. Division, Leicester Corps, 15. 10 2 7

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT,

Sergt. Frederick George Jackson, Wolverhampton Division, 20.10.27

Sergt. Wilford George Mills, Tipton Parish Division, Dudley and District Corps, 2I.IO.27

AID - November, 1927.

Sergt. Isaac William Evinson, Tipton Parish Division, Dudle y and District Corps, 21.10.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Thomas Isherwood, Great Lever Division, Bolton Corps, 18 10 27

Sergt. Francis Carroll, BootIe Division, Liverpool Corps , 31 10 27

Sergt. Price Roberts, Barrow-in-Furness Division, 25 [02 7

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Sergt William Green, Central Division, Nottingham Corp ;, 13 1027

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Thomas Moore, Gateshead Police Division, North Durham Corps, 7.1027

John Patrick, Newcastle Tramways Division, Newca;tle-onTyne Corps, 15 10.27

Joseph Robson, Newcastle Tramways Division, Newcastle-onTyne Corps, IS 10.27

Sergt. Thomas Griffiths, FelllDg Colliery Division, Nort h Durham Corps, 25.10 27

Corpl. John Elliott, Felling Colliery Division, North Durham Corps, 25 1027

No. 7 DISTRICT.

Albert Evans, Hanwood Division, Shrewsbury Corps, 14 10 ,27

o. 8 DISTRICT.

Archibald Robert J. Creasey, Herne Bay Division, 28 10 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Arthur E. Harbord, Beccles Division, 26427

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No. DISTRICT.

Margaret Squire, Croydon Nursing Division, 8 10 27

Florence Mabel Rogers, No. 28 (London Post Office) Nursin b Division, 19 10.27

Fanny l\lary Gibbs, No. 55 (Southall) Nursing Divisio n 26 . 10.27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Grace Marjory Ashworth, Rugby Nursing Division, Warwickshire Corps, 25 927

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Mary Cant, Gateshead Nursing Division, North Durha n Corps) 25.10 27

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Emily White, Wimbledon Nursing Division, 3.10.27

TO BE TRANSPORT OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Pte. John Robert White, No. 78 (Enfield) Division, 21.10.2 7 No.8 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Archibald R. J. Creasey, Herne Bay Div i28.10.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Corpl. Leslie F. Hazell, Rugby Division, Warwickshire Corp s, 30 10 2 7

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Albert Edward Willacey, Kirkham Division, 6.1027

Corpl. Percy Wade, Lytham St. Anne's Division, 18.10 27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Corpl. Harry Knowles, Brighouse Corps, 12.9 27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADETS

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Ivy Austin, Ford Nursing Division, 8.10.27

TRANSFERRED.

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. A. F. Dickson from Wellingboro' H.Q.'s Nursin g Division to Northampton H.Q 's Nursing Division, supe rnumerary to establishment, 17.10.27

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TR A NSFE RRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

N o. I DISTRICT.

Am bu lance Officer H. D. Burden, Bromley Division, 309.27

Cor ps Officer W. J. Godden, South Metropolitan Gas Co. Corps, 6 10.27

Dist ll ct Officer Capt. G. Gerhold, 25.10 27

N O.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Lad y Ambulance Officer M. V. Beety, Higham Ferrers Division, 3 102 7

0.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

DiV ISi onal Surgeon H. Waller, Griff Colliery Division, 15 10.27

Sup t. W. H. Sephton, Foleshill and Longford Division, 22 .927

-r Oo 4 DISTRICT.

Div iS IOnal Supt. J Chapman, Gorton Division, Manchester

Hnd Salford Corps, 26.7 27

Lad y Ambulance Officer Edna Brown, Lytham St. Anne's ursing Division, 27.1027

Div is onal Supt. W. Phythian, Openshaw (G.C.R) Division, 2.10.27

O. 8 DISTRICT.

La d Ambulance Officer R. Ward, Camberleyand Windle'sh am lursing Division, 18 1027

N o. r [ DISTRICT.

Ca dft Offi cer J. Dean, Aldershot Division, 15. 10,27

RE S GNATI ONS ACOEPTED WITH REGRET.

': 0 3 (WESTERN ) DISTRICT.

Su p W H. Sephton, Foleshill and Longford Division, WarIc kshile Corps, 4 1027

Su p C. Bonsor, Brierley Hill Division, 4 10.27

Ing Officer S. J. Clarke, Brierley Hill Nursing Division, _0. 10 27

O. 4 DISTRICT.

o nal Surgeon J. V\ ood, \Vlgan Division, 20.10.27

Ladv A mbulance Officer E. Entwistle, Oarwen Nursing Divio n,2 r I 27

.- 0. 5 DISTRICT

Sup H Crofes, Whitfield Division, 269.27

DI\ onal Supt. R. Flint, New Edlington Division, 6 1027

D I ",o nal Surgeon W. Simpson, Ossett Nursing Division, J 3- 10 27

No .6 DISTRICT.

Cacet Officer W. G. Hyett, Trafalgar Cadet Division, 5 IO z7

Lady C adet Officer M. E. Kennedy, Helton-Ie-Hole Nursing

Di vision, 10.10.27

DI\ si onal Surgeon W. O. Arnold, Gateshead Nursing DiviSi on, North Durham Corps, 18.10.27

N o.6 DISTRICT.

SuP. J Warren, M illbay (Railway) Division, Boro' of Plymouth Corps, 7.10 27

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

MIl1m ay Club Section, NO.2 (Haggerston) Division, 7_1027

N O.2 DISTRICT.

Bourn emouth Post 0 ffice Division, 3 10.27

Eastlei gh Division, 29 10.27

N O,4 DISTRICT.

Carlisl e N ursing Division, 25. 10 27

N O·5 DISTRICT.

Glosso p and District Ambulance Division, 11.10.27

C DE T DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

N O·4 DISTRICT.

Gre::!t Harwood Cadet Ambulance Division, 18.1027

" " " Nursing " "

Lytha m St. Annes Cadet Ambulance Division, 17 1027

. N O.8 DISTRICT.

SittIng bourne and Milton Regis Cadet Nursing Division, 2. 11. 2 7

N O.6 DISTRICT.

Laun cester Cadet Ambulance Division, 6.10.27

DIVISIONS DISBANDED.

No. DISTRICT.

Wh itfield Division, 26.9.27

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Trafalgar Cadet Ambulance Division, 15.10.27 etherfield Division withdrawn from Nottingham Corps, 6 10 27

DEATH.

No. DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon, J. R. Leeson, Twickenham Division, 23 10.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer T. Capsell, Hindley Division, 27.10 27 NO.9 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. W. T. Butchers, Ashburton Division I 10.27

CORRECTION.

I t is regretted that owing to an unfortunate clerical error the name of County Surgeon T. H. Goodman, 10 District, was shown in last month's issue as having resigned. This officer has not resigned from the Brigade.

P. S. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief CommiSSIOner.

1!/)( Grano "rIo!"!? of ot bo5pltal or 5t. Jobn 01 Jerusalem 111 'ttbe St. 30bn .ambulance

I'RlNCE OF WALES'S DlSrRlCT.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. DECEMBER, 1927.

December 4th, No. 2 Division, Haggerston. " lIth" 19 " Soutn Met. Gas Co. Il 18th" 20 " Hampstead. 25th " 21 Bromley.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. John's Gate at 2 p.m. CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

The new address of the D istrict Surgeon, Dr. R. Connon Robertson, should be noted by all Divisional surgeons, officers and members in charge of Am buhnce and Nursing Divisions :-

12, Extter Mansions, Exeter-road, Brondesbury, N.W.2.

OFFICERS' ANNUAL DINNER.

The Chief Commissioner, Lady Wilkinson, the L1dy Supt. in Chief and thr;> Commissioner of the City of London Police have accepted the District's invitation to the Officers' Annual D inner, whicb takes place at the Hotel Great Central, N. W., on Saturday, December 3rd. (Reception 7 p.m., dinner 7 30 pm.) The Commissioner hopes that all officers will welcome them by their presence OBITUARY.

It is with regret that the Commissioner announce) the death of the following Divisional Surgeom :Dr. Leeson, Mayor of Twickenham. Dr. Corfe, No. 19 South Met. Gas Co. Corps. Dr. A. P. AlIRn, No. 5 Croydon Division.

ROAD SERVICE SCHEME.

These stations are now closed for the winter. The Commissioner takes this opportunity of thanking all

members for the ready way in which they have under!aken thes e duties.

LORD MAYOR'S PROCESSION AND ARMISTICE DAY.

The Commisioner thanks all ranks for the splendid response that was made for help at these important duties. Th e personnel was amply sufficient, and from the reports received from the Inspecting Officers, the Commissioner knows that the duties were most efficiently carried out.

(Signed) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M. D. (Lt.-Col.). Commt'ssz'oner.

JMPORTANT NOTICE.

Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers.-EDIToR.

CENT RAL AREA.-On Thursday, November loth, the Wood Green Amateur Operatic Society gave a performance of the popular comic opera" Veronique" and allocated any profits resulting from this evening to the Area Fund. The Society merits congratulations on their splendid acting and singing, and on the magnificent staging of a most dIfficult opera. The Chief Commissioner, Lady Supt.-in-Chief, and Commissioner were present ; and everyone agreed that the even ing was most enjoyable. During the first interval Asst. Commissioner Dr. Corbet Fletcher in a br ief speech tendered to the Society the cordial thanks of Central Area, and gave a brief review of the work of the Brigade and District.

N.C O.'s CLuB.-The London N.C.O.'s Club, which has been in existence since 1920, has done a great deal of useful work in No. I Distnct; and it is felt that were the advantages of membership better known among the younger N. C.O. s, a larger influx of new members would take place. This would increase their value to their own Divisions individually, and the Brigade generally by the opportunities which it provides for social intercourse and for discussing Brigade matters in a manner which cannot but help forward the great work in which we are all interested.

Lectures by Staff and other Officers, papers by members and others interested in various aspects of the work, discussions in which many knotty points have been thrashed out, visits to such places as the R.C.S. Museum, London Fire Brigade Head qu arters, and also the interchange of visits with kindred orgamsations, have all formed part of the Club's activities.

The Londor. Club, the first of its kind, has been taken as the model on which to found others of a like nature, notably at Birmingham, where a very flourishing organisation exists, and several others ale on the tap is.

Though the active participatIon in the work of the Club on the part of the majority of the founders is no longer possible from the fact that through promotion they have perforce had to become honorary members, they still favour the Club with very considerable help in the way of valuable advice based on their own experience.

A line to the Hon. Sec., Corpl. H. J. Palmer, 70, Newington Green-road, N.I, will bring full particulars to those interested.

During this month the o. 22 (Hospital Saturday Fund) Division conducted a recruiting campaign at the Angel Cinema. A recruiting slide was shown. The campaign, under the control of Ambulance Officer W. Fletcher, is rendered necessary by the ever-increasing call on the ser vi ces of the Division.

The No. 22 DiviSIOn provides duty men every week-end at Regent's Park and Parliament Hill Playing Fields, and many cases are dealt with. The Headquarters are at 54, Gray's Innroad, and a special class for recruits is held there every Wednesday at 7.30 p m. It is hoped that sufficient recruits

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may be obtained this year to enable the Division to staff several" duties" which are at present inadequately served

SOUTHALL.- Testimonies to the good work of No. 55 (Southall ) Ambulance and Nursing Divisions of the St. Jo hn Ambulance Brigade and the statement that Southall wou ld soon have the distinction of being the only Division in the Western Area of London to have four Divisions- one each for men, boys, women and girls-were made at the third annu al dinner and social evening of the Divisions at the Drill Ha ll Southall, on Tuesday, 25th instant.

Mr. J. S. Thorman, engineer of the Gas Light and Co ke Company (Southall Works ), presided, and was supported by Mr. S. J. Warren, Assistant Commissioner for the Weste rn Area, Major R. C. Millikin, T.D., Royal Engineers, South all Company, Drs A. B. Brook and C. W. Seccom be, Divisiona l Surgeons, Mr. P. Hulme Hornby, Supt. and Mrs. Tayl or , Ambulance Officer and Mrs. Kmg, Cadet Officer and M rs. Turner and Lady Supt. Miss Lewis. Amongst the compa ny of 90 were Supt. and Mrs. Appleton with members from Act on Ambulance and N ursing Divisions, Supt. R. W. Sto ne ( Reserve) Kensington Division, Supt. A. W. Roust, Horsefe rry Di,rision, Ambulance Officers Harris and Phillips, Brentford Div ision, Chief Officer Emmett, Headquarters Fire Briga d " Hounslow, and District Sergeant Major Elam, BrIg ade Headquarters.

Proposing- the toast of "The Ambul anc e and Nurs ing Divisions and the Di visio nal Surgeons, " Assistant COllmissioner S. J. Warren first paid tribute to the services of the Divisional Surgeons, Dr. Seccombe and Dr. Brook. Brigade, he saId, owed them a very deep debt of gratitude, for without their very practical help in the ir instruction they cou d not go very far. Continuing, he referred to the progress of the DIvision since ItS establ is hment in Southall about 17 ye ars ago, and spoke of the formation three years ago of the Nur smg Division, and more recently of the boys Cadet DiVIsion. Very shortly, he added, the girls would have a Cadet Division , a d they then would be the first Division in the area to have fo lr detachments.

Supt. J. E. Taylor, responding to the toast, gave a res urrc of the year 's work of the Div isi on. The strength of tbe Division on December 31st was 42 all ranks, to ·day it was Lady Supt. Miss N. Lewis submitted the toast of " 1I1e Visitors," and expressed appreciation of tbe assistance that the Brigade received from many good friends.

Supt. R. W. Stone replIed and acknowledged the hospit alIty and welcome that the o. 55 Divis ion always extende d to VISitors. He hoped they v.ould have continued success in the future in all their activities in Southall.

'fwo presentation s were then made of medals presente d by Mr. W. Bousfield and to the Pri vate gaining most marks 105. 6d. given anonymously for efficiency in a test set by Dr. Br ook , the awards being as follows: I, Corporal Elines ( med al); 2, Sergeant Matthews (medal) ; 3, Private Spencer ( lOS. 6:1.). (N.C.O.'s did not compete for the lOS 6d. award ) Ano the r medal presented anonymously, was handed to Mrs. Wilmo t a s being the ambUlance sister to gain the highest number of marks in examination.

Wedding gifts of biscuit barrels were also made on be hal f of the Officers, N. C.O .'s and members of the Ambula nc e Division to Mr. and Mrs. W. Varley, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ro use , Mr. and Mrs. S. Tilley, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Coles, who h av e been married during the year.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman for the able way he ha d presided was accorded on the proposition of Mr. P Hu lm e Hornby.

WALTHA MS7 0W.-On the evening of October 25th las t, the Waltham stow Nursing Division celebrated it 21st birth da y by entertaining its friends at a dinner and dance at Holborn Restaurant.

Lady Supt. Mrs. I. Webb presided, and amongst th e many distinguished guests were Col. G. A. Moore, Lt.-Col. FA Brooks, Mrs. Launcelot Dent, Mr. W. H. Fincham, Ass ist an t Commissioners of the various areas and District Offtcers. Col. Brooks, in proposing the toast of the Waltham sto W

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Nu rsing uivision, briefly referred to the excellent record of effi ciency and the amount of public duty undertaken. The Di vis ion he went on to state was registered in 1906 with 14 me mbers and after 21 years the membership has gone up to 66. Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Carda, preesnt that even ing, were twO of the original members. Col. Brooks said he looked upon the old members like the N .C.O. 's of the army, the backbone of the Brigade.

Mrs. Webb in a very humorous speech referred to the tim e when she and her colleagues used to look upon Dr. Mac Fadden and Dr. COl bet Fletcher as the Cave Men. Mrs. Ca rd o had worked verv hard for the success of the Division an d t he position it held' to-day was in no small measure due to her untiring energies.

L ike the wise men of the East Brigad e members were foll owing a star- the white pointed r.ross of the Order.

Community singing followed, all present heartily joining in the rendering of" You take the High Road," "Old Brown's Body," and .e Old Folks at Home." The energy with which the y all sang" Old Brown s Body II has left very little of" Old Brow n s Body" for the next birthday party.

Mi ss Lawrie, the Divisional Secretary, in a few well chose n words \\ eJcomed the guests and thanked all for their en cou ragement and help.

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the" Lionel de Rothschild" and" Lo cke " Challenge Cups was held on October 12th, Corporal Haycraft 'S team winning the former, and Private J. Osborn the latter. The Competition was under the direction of M:ljor J. S. C. Holden, the County Surgeon, assisted hy Dr. W. A. Taylor and Dr. H. W. S. Dale, Supt. P. Marshall and Ambulance Officer Wise. The Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor and Mrs. W. Jowett were present.

A Whist Drive in which 116 players participated was held on October 24th, the prizes being presented by Mrs. R. Scott.

OLNEY.-A Whist Drive in which 128 players participated wac; held on October 19th in aid of the Motor Ambulance. Mrs. Grindon, the wife of the Div isional Surgeon presented the prizes.

Mr. W. E. Peabody, Chairman of the Olney Section, Bucks Centre of the Association has been made a magistrate of the County.

NEWPORT PAGNELL.-A Whist Drive in which 116 players participated was held on October 27th. The prizes were presented by Mrs. O. H. Bull.

SLOUGH.- The Annual Local Compet i tions were held on October 29th; the "Bowyer" Cup be ing won by Serjeant

Colonel Moore in referred to the Brigade as one big fa mily and its members as brothers and sisters working hand in band for the cause of suffering humanity.

Mrs. Launcelot Dent wished the Division many happy re turns of the day. As Lady Supt.-in-Chief for the Brigad e Overs eas it gave her much pleasure to be the link with the Hom e Brigade. The Brigade Overseas knew that those at h.ome appreciated their difficulties, and they greatly appreCIated the k indness which the Home Brigade showed to their Lady S upt.-in· Chief.

Mrs. Webb called upon Colonel Challis for a speech. -r: his carne as a surprise to the Colonel as it had been preVI ously intimated that he would not be required to say an ythi ng.

Colonel Challis in a few humorous remarks referred to the tlln e when ambulance sisters wore little bonnets and long and that he had watched their progress even to the tIm e when regulations permitted them wearing little hats and sho rt fl ocks.

No 2 District:

AY LESBURY.- The Annual Divis io nal Competitions for

Hall's team, Slough Town Division and the "Westmacott Cup by Cadet Corporal Hall's team.

A scene from the Brigade Film taken at Slough recently appeared in the Radt'o Times as an illustration of the work of the Brigade, the subject of Major-General Sir Percival Wilkinson's broadcast on October Il h.

The Division is making a big effort to raise sufficient funds to purchase a new Motor Ambulance.

ROAD SERYICE SCHEME.-First Aid Roadside Cabinets ha ve been installed at Newport Pagnell and Stony Stratford.

BOURNEMOUTH.- The visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to Bournemouth on October 19th was marked by considerable on the of the local and Nursing DIVISIons who prOVIded a fine Guard of Bunour of 100 officers and rank.s outside the Town Hall. The Prince displayed great mterest 10 the work of St. John and spent considerable time chatting with various members of the Guard.

The large amount of extra work in the town which naturally on s uch an important occasion was successfully coped With by contlOgents from nearly all the other Nursing and

The Prince of \Val es inspecting the guard of honour of the Bournemouth Division during his recent visit there.

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Ambulance Divisions in Hants, who displayed great enthusiasm and deserve credit for a really hard day's work.

Contingents came in from Alverstoke under Lady Supt. Mrs. Ingles, Portsmouth under Lady Supt. Mrs. D.B.E., Southampton under Lady Supt. Miss A.R.R.C., Shirley under Lady Supt. Mrs. Gordon, Lymmgton under the Lady District Officer Chinery, Alton under Divisional Supt. D L. HopklDs, and LymlDgton Ambulance under Divisional Supt. Captain 1. H. Congleton.

The Bournemouth Ambulance Division was in charge of Divisional Supt. R. Mills, the Bournemouth ursing DivIsion was in charge of Lady Supt. Mrs. Hayes, and the .Southbourne Nursing Division was in charge of Lady Supt.. MIss COI?pton. Bournemouth Post Office also come IDto prommence this month by forming a new Division, and we hope the time may not be far distant when a really good Corps will be formed in the County Borough of Bournemouth.

TOTTON -On October 14th an entertainment was held in St. Mary s Hall, and the opportunity was taken for t.he County Commissioner to present St. John Ambulance Certd1cates labels and service stars to those members of the Calemore Nursing Division who had jo!ned .them.

An additional presentatIOn, m the form of a hand-bag and an illuminated address, was '?lade to MIss Payne, Cadet Officer, by Lieut.-Col. N.orman !Vhlte, on behalf of the Calmore Cadets, with whom this lady IS deservedly popular.

WINDSOR.-Colonel M. H. Egan lectured at the Royal Albert I nstitute, Windsor, on October 25th, the subject being "The Knights of St. John."

The Windsor and Eton DIvIsion held a successful Dance in the Guildhall on October Sergeant H. H?bbs was M.C. and during the interval Supt. A. F. L. Simmonds addressed the gathering.

No. 3 District.

NORTHAMPTON.-A Flag day was held by the Headquarters Division on October 8t h. This was the first held by the Brigade in Northampton and was a great success.

From the date of granting permission by the Borough Watch Committee for the holding of the Flag day a committee had been working up the arrangements and the Nurses and men of the Corps assisted by a number of voluntary lady helpers commenced very early on the morning of October St.h to sell the St. John Flags. It was soon apparent that the lr efforts were meeting with good results and that, the generally were apprec iative of the work of !he Brigade m thIS ancient borough. At the close of the day It was found that a grand total of £37 j 163. had been

During the day the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr. Peach, with Commissioner \V. Harvey Lady. DistrIct Supt. Mrs. Ree v es and Lady.Supt. J ChaIrman of Committee visited each collecting statIOn and also spent a considerabie time at the Division's Headquarters where the counting of the cash being.carried out.

Originally the Chalrma?sh!p of the Flag Day Committee was undertaken by Lady DistrIct Supt. Mrs. Harvey but ill-health unfortunately prevented her from carryIng out the duties which were consequently taken over by Lady Supt. Mrs. Jennings.

The Secretarial duties were performed by DlVlslOnal Supt. W. E. Edwards.

No. 4 District.

BARNOLDSWICK.-10 once again commemorate the heroism of the members of the Barnoldswick Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, who their. lives on the " Robilla," on October 30th, 1914, a speCIal service was held at Gill Church on October 30th

About 300 members of the NO.4 District paraded to the Church and there was a crowded congregation, chairs having to be piaced in aisles. to accommodate the people. service was most ImpreSSive, and showed that Barnoldswlck people have not forgotten the sacrifice made during the trag ic

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days when the" Rohilla" foundered on .the rocks at Whitby, and when twelve out of fifteen Barnoldswlck men on board lost their lives.

The procession was formed in Park-avenue, the marshall being Corps-Supt. Oldfield. Th.e general was sounded for Lieut.-Col. Scatterty, the ASSIstant CommissIoner for No. 5 area, of Keighley, who the parade and expressed himself highly satisfied With the smartness of the Divisions.

DUKINFlELD. -A Medical Comforts Depot was opened on September 27th by the ;,Iayor, Alderman). W: U.nderwood , a former member of the Brigade. The pep o t IS officiall y known as the St. John Ambulance Brigade (Dukmfield Div ision) Medical Comforts Depot, and is situate in the basemen t of the Town Hall, is due to the combined efforts of member s of the Nursing Division, of which Mrs. Challenger is Lad y Supt., the Ambulance Division with C. \V. Tapson, D.C.;' !', as Supt., and W. A. Powell as Ambulance Officer, and th e Boys' and Girls' Cadet Divisions. These three sections hav e now a membership of over eighty. The Depot, which will be in charge of Ambulance Sister s and members of the Sick Nursing Association, will be ope n three evenings in each week, while at other times articles ma y be obtalOed at the address of one of the Ambulance Sisters.

EGRE)IONT (Cumberland).- The conclusion of the first yeal s work of this Division was observed by a demonstratio n of Ambulance work at the Empire Hall on October loth, whe n certificates were presented to members of the Divisi:m, th e Association and the Police. There was a very large gatherin s, and Dr. Mitchell and the Superintendent and members of th e Division were heartily congratulated on the excellent use the y had already made of their opportunities as ambulance men , and on the development of the Ambulance spirit that was manifest in the district.

l' LEETWOOD.- On October 29th, the members of the Fleetwood Division were called upon to help to cope with th awful state of affairs caused by the devastating floods wh ich had cut off the town from the outside world and rendere d numbers of families homeless, and had marooned many others. Thirty-six officers and men and six Cadets of the Fleetwo od Division and eight men of the Preesall Division have been on duty. Some of them went out with the first boats, taking fo od and rendering First Aid where required. Houses were afte rwards regularly visited, cases of sickness attended to an d reported, and fresh milk was supplied to infants. The si clr and injured were brought out and landed, were received at a First Aid Post and then taken to hospital, temporary hoste h or private houses. This Post was malOtained day and and will be continued as long as required. Each night th e area has been patrolled in conjunction with the Police, S0 th at any case of sudden illness could be attended to at once, an d Orderlies have been stationed at the hostels for nursing dutie s

During the four days end ing November 1st, there ha ve been reported 63 cases of First Aid, 46 cases of Transport, an d 20 cases of sick persons removed from their homes to hostels.

The flooded area comprised 1,223 houses in 35 streets an d over 3 000 persons were affected.

KENDAL.-At the annual competition at Brierfield on September 24th, for the "' Veevers Challenge Rose Bowl" out of 23 competitors members of the Kendal Nursing Divisio n, A. Gibson, 176; A. Greenbank, 175; and W. Hackett, 17 2, secured First, Second and Fourth places. Maximum mar ks obtainable, 203.

ROCHDALK-Over 200 Boy and Girl Cadets were prese nt at the Ambulance Drill Hall on October 1 Ith, on the occas ion of the presentation of certificates and medals by the Mayo r, Alderman C. H. Bryning, J.P. Thirteen Girl Cadets hav e now passed in Senior First Aid, and a like number in Senio r Home Nursing. During the evening demqnstrations in th e work" ere given, and the Mayor congratulated the Cade ts and their (fficErs on the high s 1and ard of proficiency shown.

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CON FERENCE.- The 26t h Annual District Conference was held at the Town Hall, Lancaster, on Saturday, October 15th, 19 2 7The meeting was welcomed by the Chief Constable (Mr. C. E. Harriss), and there . were present the Secretar:r o.f the Orde r (Lieut.-Col. R. C. Bmgham, D.S.O .) , the CommIssioner (Colonel C. J Trimble,. C.B, C.M.G.), Assistant Lieu t.- Col. \\. B. CockIll, T.D, M.D., and \V. G. Smith, O.B.E., Dist ric t Officers W. C. Bentall, O.B.E., F.R.C.S., W. M. Ree kie O.B.E., J.P., and Lieut.-Col. T Maclaren, T.D., M.A., F.R.C.S., together with 700 delegates from Ambulance and Nur slog Divisions in NO.4 District.

In welcoming the Officers to the old town of Lancaster, the Chief Constable plid a glowing tribute to the work of the Brig ade. He had had a very large and wide experience of its oper at ions. Years ago he was an active Officer, and for the pas t 27 years as Chief Officer of Police he had come into cont ac t in all kinds of ways with the Brigade in its work.

Colonel Trimble expressed thanks to the Chief Constable, and sa id he thought he had seldom listened to a more beautiful test imo ny to the work of the Brigade, -than that given by Mr. Ha rriss. It was most valuable that thanks should come fro m one of the heads of the Police forces.

Th e Secretary of the Order (Lieut.-Col. R. C. Bingham,

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assisted by District Surgeon W. T. Wood, and Lady District Officer Miss G. Ashberry.

Amongst many distinguished guests were the Chairman of the Watch Committee, Councillor F. Thraves, and the Chief Constable of the City, Captain P. J. Sillitoe.

The was a very big parade of both Nurses and ambulance men under the command of Corps Supt. Hamer Russell, and the 'Inspection was thoroughly carried out by the Inspecting Officers. After the inspection of the lines, and the march past, which was extremely well done, thorough tests of first aid and nursing efficiency were set, and duly carried out.

After the I nspection the whole of the members of the Corps assembled at the Comrades Hall for tea, and the social evening which followed brought to a close a successful Inspection.

SHEFFIELD -On October 9th Assistant Commissioner Captain O. F. Buxton on behalf of the Officers and men of the Millhouses Loco Division, L.M. & S. R., presented Mr. George Waller with a comple!e 3 valve wireless set in appreciation of his valuable services dUring the last six years as instructor of the Class.

Mr. Waller has completed 21 years with the St. John Am bulance Brigade, and Captain Buxton in his remarks

Liverpool Nursing Division, winners of the (( Perrott" Shield, 1927.

D. S 0.) , addressed the Conference, and spoke on the various act iViti es of the Order of St. John. These included the Ho spi tal at Jerusalem, the Order's Film, Medical Comforts De pot and the M.H.R. In conclusion he expressed his gra tit ude at the privilege of speaking to NO.4 District.

At the request of the Commissioner, the delegates stood sile nt for a few moments, in remembrance of officers and me mb ers who had passed away since last Conference.

H e afterwards spoke on several matters effecting the we lfar e of the District.

Th e Conference termin ated by a vote of thanks to the Lan ca ster Divisions for their hospitality and the arrangement ma de for the Conference.

No 5 District.

Th e Annual Inspection of the Sheffield Corps of the St. .J ohn Ambulance Brigade was held at the Edmund ·road Ar tiller y Drill Hall on Satu,rday afternoon, November 5th. A ple asi ng feature was the fact that the Inspecting Officer, O. F. Buxton, Assistant Commissioner, was once the JunI or member in the ranks of the Sheffield Corps. He was

emphas ised the importance of maintaining efficiency in First Aid after securing the Medallion, and urged the members to follow Mr. Wallers' good example.

No. 6 District.

NEWCASTLE-ON- TYNE.-On the o:casion of a recent visit to the N ortb, the Acting Chief Commissioner inspected local Units of the Brigade in the St. George's Drill Hall, when the Parade numbered about 600.

The Inspection was followed in the evening by an Officers' Dinner in the Grand Assembly Rooms, Barras Bridge, which was well attended and heartily enjoyed by all present. Major A. Hammersley J ohnstoD, O.B.E., was in the chair, the principal guest of the evening being Major-General Sir P. Wilkinson, K.C.M.G., C.B. The function was also honoured by the presence of the Lord Mayor and Lady :\1.ayoress, ViceAdmiral W. F. Slayter, C. B., R.N. (County Controller for V.A.D.) and several local Knights of the Order. During the intervals between the Toasts, the Lord Mayor-who is well known in the North for his enthusiastic conducting of community singing-very willingly responded to a request for a

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song and the room was soon ringing with the chorous of the Tyneside song II Billy Boy, " while the Lady Mayoress accompanied at the p iano. Admiral Slayter also delt.ghted those present with a rollicking song and further musIc was supplied by local Officers of the Brigade. The evening was unanimously voted as a great success.

The newly registered Newcastle TramwlYs Division have recently become the recipients of a silver cup for competition within the Unit. The trophy was presented by the Sheriff of Newcastle (Councillor R. Stanley Dalgliesh ) and is to be known as the Dalgliesh Cup.

HULL.-On the occasion of the annual distribution of medallions, etc., in connection with the Hessle branch of the St John Ambulance Association and local Units of the Brigade, the first part of the programme consisted of a lantern lecture on the history of the Order. A large number of slides were shown of places in the Holy Land and other parts which were at one time occupied by the Knights of the Order. The lecturer was the Rev. R. A. Loten. There was a large attendance of local Officers of the Brigade and others interested in the Ambulance Movement.

A Vellum Vote of Thanks of the Order was presented to Dr. Milligan in recognition of his ser vic es to the Order since 19 1 4 and Mr. F. Summerland was also the recipient of a Vote of Thanks for the work he has carried out for the local Centre of the Association.

On Sunday, October 9th, an organ recital in aid of the Brigade funds was held on Hull Fa ir Ground, the amount real ised being £3 IS. Id. The local Corps undertakes duty annually during the period of the Hull Fair.

DURHAM.- The Annual Church Parade of the MidDurham Corps was held in Durham Cathedral on Sunday, October 9th, when upwards of roo members paraded under Corps Supt. T. G. Noble. The Dean of Durham ( Bishop Welldon), preached at the service.

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FERRYHILL .-A successful Whist Drive and Dance was held in the new Ambulance Hall, Durham Road, Ferryhill , on Friday, October 7th, under the auspices of the Dean and Chapter Division of the Brigade. There was a large comp any present, and dancing was indulged in until the early hour s of Saturday.

FILEY.- The local Division of the Brigade held their fi rst Ball in the Masonic Hall recently, the arrangements bein g in the hands of Divisional Supt. L. Cockerill and Div iSIO nal Secretary G. W. Fairey. This is a comparatively n ew Division, but the members are already doing splendid work undertaking, amongst other duties, road service at dangerou; points.

J ARROW.- The annual meeting of the J arrow Divis on was recently held, when a most gratifyi ng report was read of the work carried out lo cally. 1 he motor ambulances had conve yed 68 5 patients during the year, First Aid had been rendere d at the headquarters in Albert Road to many people, and si ck room reqUisites supplied on request to subscribers.

The members of the Division have recently been the recipients of a Trophy for cornpetit ion in :,\id and H ome Nursing, presented by Dr. J. A. Hislop, a DIVISional Surg eon of the Unit. The members have a very warm corner in t heir hearts for Dr. Hislop, who joined the Division as a Pri va te, and continued qualifying tor the medical profession, un t il formal application was made for his promotion to the ran k to which h s degree3 ent itled him. The conditions govern mg the Competition for the Hislop Trophy have been draw n up by the donor himself from his personal experience, on hand r ap lines thus giving enthusiastic recruits chance with the IT'o re members of the Brigade.

In connection with the Jarrow Carnival promote a in August by the Mayor in aid of local charities, the sum of .£40 was allocated from the proceeds to the local Division of the Brigade.

SOUTH HETTOK.- The annual presentation of Associa Ion awards gai ned by members of .the Hetton Divis !on of the Brigade, was made at a whist dTlve and dance held ID the Church Hall, on Saturday, 29th October. There was a larg e attendan c e and in the course of the evening- Mr. E. Raffl e on behalf of the students, presented Dr. D. H ene gan, the on. lecturer, with an afternoon tea service suitably inSCribed.

SOUTH SHIELD S. - The newly.registered Borough DiV isi on of the Brigade held a weekly whist drive and dance in the Queen's Hall, South Shields, the functions being well atten c ed. It is hoped in th is way to raise the ne c essary funds fo r the work of the unit.

S UNDERLAND.-A whist drive and dance was hel d on Tuesday, IIth October, under the auspices of the Sunde rla nd Eastern Division of the Brigade. There was a good atten d an ce and numerous pr izes were presented for whist and spot da nc es.

No. 8 District.

All officers and members of No.8 District feel the dee pest sympathy with Dr. G. Locke, Assistant Commissioner for Sussex, ID the death of his wile.

GREEN STREET .-Practical sympathy was shown by Mrs. W. Oyler by coming to the rescue of the Greenstreet Div isi on and arranging a concert in aid of the D ivi sional Funds.

The Triangle Hut was packed, and from the op en ing chorus to the end the entertainment was an unbroken spe ll of charm and pleasure.

The Commissioner thanks Mrs. Oyler and her p arty knows as the "Rosebuds" for their valuable services and encouragement given to members of the Greenstreet Div isi on.

ROCHESTER.- This Division has trained over 300 ca ndi· dates in first aid during the past seven years.

The ambulance has transported over 1,700 cases of aCCI ' dents and sickness in the same period, and has journeyed as

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far as Wales, Scarborough, Eastbourne and Dover besides having innumerable journeys to London.

DOYER.- The Mayor, Mr. Alderman R. J. Barwick, has always helped the Division and was one of the means of getting the motor ambulance started originally. During his presen t year of office he has organised a special Voluntary so cial and Sports Committee, and a very considerable sum of money has been raised for local charities and social work.

From this fund he has granted .£50 to the Dover Division.

Such encouragement as thiS lrom the local Municipal au thoriti es acts as a great inspiration to officers and members of t he Brigade, who give, as they do, their services without fee or rewa rd to the public.

BRIGHTON AND HOYE.- The Corps has now undertaken to rend er servict:s at the Brighton Hippodrome and the Court Th eatr e Picture House.

HASTINGS. -M embers of the Hastings Division, Hastings Nur sing Division and the Hastings Railway Division recently he ld a Church Parade at St. Andrew s Church.

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FOLKESTO NE .-A cup, to be known as the "Port Memorial" has been presented by Mrs. Port and her daughter MiS. Sale.

This cup is a memorial to a father and sons, all of whom had been loyal and efficient members of this Division, and the competition is to be open to all members of the Div isi on for the competitor gaining higbest marks in an individual competition to be held annually.

Div!. Supt. Boulton, on behalf of the Division, expressed warm appreciation of the kindness and interest shown by Port and her daughter towards the Division ) and said he felt sure that, after hearing the splendid record of service and devotion to duty of the Port family which their secretary had just put before them, tbe present members and those who in future years would be carrying on the work would find a great example when they looked on the "Port Memorial" cup, which would always be honoured by tbe Division in memory of fallen comrades, and he begged the donors to accept the best thanks of the Division.

The members showed their appreciat ion by round upon round of "Kentish Fire. "

The opening of the Ambulance

Hall at Falmouth.

In the centre is Mrs. R. Black, who performed the ceremony, and the Mayor of Falmouth.

The parade was led by the band of the 5th Royal Sussex T ll mp et Band.

RAMSGATE.-O f late the motor ambulances have been b us y, when not attending accident cases, in removing sick pati ents to various parts.

A recent journey carried out by Transport Officer F. W. Ma mm ond extended as far as Cardiff.

MAlDSTONE.- The Division's veteran Ford ambulance wh ich was taken over in 1914 is still in use. This was the am bula nce in which the first batch of wounded in the Great W ar were conveyed from Maidstone Station to the V.A.D. Ho spital, and which figures so prominently in the picture pai nte d by Mr. Hyde and hung in the Bentlif Art Gallery at t he M useum.

GRAVESEND AND NORTHFLEET.-At a recent examinati on 27 candidates out of 30 passed for the First Aid Certificat e. This brings the strength of the Division up to 30.

Twenty cadets have passed for the Preliminary First Aid Certifi cate and 15 more are attending lectures.

The Secretary announced that the donors had also presented two replicas of the cup, to become the property of the winners for the years 1927 and 1928, in the hope that in future years some means would be found to continue the award.

The first competition was held in July last, 13 members entering, and the cup was won by Private W. Holman on the eve of his departure for Tanganyika Territory to take up the position of Assistant Inspector of Police. Two members tied for second place.

I t will interest members to know that the Acting District Secretery has received a letter from Mr. Holman, in which he states that on the the outward journey he was able to interest a number of passengers in first aid, and they all promised to take the training when they arrived at their destination. Pte. Holman hopes to form a division of the Brigade in the Tanganyika Territory.

NO.9 District.

FALMOUTH.- The new Ambulance Hall at Falmouth was opened on Saturday, November 5th, by Mrs. Reddie Black, a generous supporter of the work of the Order, in the presence

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of a large gathering which included the Mayor of Falmouth, the Corporation of Falmouth, the Rector, and representatives of the Cornish Divisions.

The hall has been erected in a central position in Falmouth on a site purchased from the Corporation at a nominal sum. The cost of the hall, £1,300, has been raised by public contribution and is free from debt. There is a main drill hall for the Ambulance Division, a cloakroom, a room for the Supt., and a garage for the Motor Ambulance complete with inspection pit and work bench. On the first floor is a hall for the Nursing Division, a cloakroom, a room for the Supt., an office for the Association Secretary, and a kitchen which is connected with the ground floor with a lift.

No. II (S.E. & C.R.) District.

Redhill Division class awards were distributed by Lady Rutherford during a concert on October 12th. The chair was taken by Mr. Leonard Sears (Assistant Commercial Manager, Brighton), supported by Sir Robert Rutherford, and local leaders of the Brigade. A very fine concert was provided by friends of the Division.

Div!. Surgeon Henriques presided at a very interesting joint gathering of the Chatham and district classes, Chatham Town and Nursing Divisions, No. 8 District, and Chatham Division No. 12 District, on October 28 th. He was supported by Dr. Jones (Rochester), Councillor Washford (Rochester), District Officer W. T. Hancox, S B, Div!. Supts. Murray and Wraight, Ambulance Officers Yeman and Baker. An excellent musical programme was provided. A large number of awards were presented by Councillor Washford, including three 2 [·years Centre gold medals. Reference was made to the splendid work of the Association and Brigade members in the three towns, and the deep debt due to the medical lecturers. A sympathetic tribute was paid to the late Earl of Darnley and Mr. Douglas (Gillingham loco. dept.) who, as President and Vice-President respectively of No. Division, had been staunch friends.

A well·filled house listened to a splendid matinee concert at the Prince of Wales Playhouse, Lewisham, on October 30th, when on the initiative of the proprietor, the proceeds were devoted to Hither Green Division funds. During the afternoon the Mayor of Lewisham (Councillor E. W. Hayes, and the Mayoress, accompanied hy Alderman Chiesman, J P., M.B.E., Divl. Surgeon G. A. Maling, V.C., District Officer Prew, S.B., Lady Div!. Supt. Miss W. Grindley, Divl. Supt. W. H. Smith, S B., and Ambulance Officer Betts and made an eloquent appeal for continued public support to the DiviSIOn. The mayoress was the recipient of a bouquet from MISS Vera Carpenter.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments, transfers to the Reserve and resignations during the month of October, 19 27 : Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES DI STRICT.

Granville Division-·C. C. Fleck, M .B , to be Divisional Surgeon, and A. E. Aspinall to be Divisional Supt. "on probation," 137 27

Port Kembla Division-R. R. Perkins, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 17.627

North Sydney Nursing Division-Mrs. A. M. Blackburn to be Acting Lady 0 ivisional Supt., vice Mrs. McLeod trans· ferred to reserve, IS 6 27

Western Suburbs Vivision--W. H. Bundy to bE" Divisional Supt. "on probation," 166.27

WEST AUSTRALIA COASTAL DISTRICT.

Albany Division-S. J. Barrow to be Divisional Supt. "on probation," 16. 1.26; M. B. Johnson, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 195 37 ; B. H. Pritchard to be Ambulan ce Officer" on probation," 16. I I. 27

Midland Junction Division --T. McCall, L.R.C.P.&S. to be Divisional Surgeon, vicE" Dr. N. Cuthbert resigned, 8 627

Hong Kong.

HONG KONG DI STRlCT.

Ho Kom Tong and Ho Kwong to be District Officers for special purposes, 7 9 27

India.

No. DISTRICT.

N. "V. Railway Corps -Maj0r T. H. Hughes, M. D. ,

LM.S to be Corps Surgeon, 7.7 27

Carriage and Wagon Division-J. Baxter to be Divis ion al Supt., vice C. D. Grey resigned, 16.2.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Police (6th) DivislOn-S. Gomez to be Ambulance Offi cer , 24.1 I 26

Scottish Churches Division-A. K. Sanyal to be Ambulance Officer, 5 9 25 P. M. Lahiri to be Ambulan ce Officer, 13 7.26

NO.3 DI ST RIC T

Ahmedabad Division-P. Desai, M.B., B.S., to be Divisional Surgeon, v Ice Dr. M. M. ['ave resigned, 22.72 7

Maratha Division-B. N. Savant, L.C.P.S., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1. 1.27

The Radiant Club Division-L. S. Vakharker to Je Divisional Supt., r 3 1.27

New Zealand.

CANTERBURY A D WE ST COAST DISTRICT.

Christchurch Corps-J. C. W. Gilbert to be Corp; Offi cer, 2.8.27, vice Mrs. Middleton transferred to the reserve, I. 8.:q

Christchurch Division-W. J. Clemens to be DiVISi onal Supt., 23.927

Tl[lJaru Nursing Dlvision-?l[rs. B. B. Mason to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 29.6 .27

OTAGO DISTRICT.

Dunedin Corps-Lady Divisional Supt. Mrs. G. M. D aVIS to be Lady Corps Supt., I.5 27

Dunedin Division-A. Perry, M.B., to be Divisio nal

Divisional Surgeon, vice Dr. G. Fitzgerald resigned, 1.S 77 ; Ambulance Officer "on probation," W. D. Plrrett, to be Ambulance Officer, 17 S 27

Dunedin Nursing ulvlsion-R. A. H. Fulton, M. B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.72 7 ; Ambulance Sister Miss H. Dawson to be Lady Ambul.mce Officer, 246 27 Hillside Railway Division-R. F. Allen, M.B., to be Divisional Surgeon) 297.27; A. Peters to be Divisional Su pt., 297 27; J. W. Lunan to be Ambulance Officer, 297.27

Oamaru Nursing Division-Ambulance Sister 1\1rs. E . Asher to be Lady Ambulance Officer, vice M. Hunter resigne d, 274. 27

Invercargill Nursing Division-Ambulance Sister J. Barham to be Lady Ambulance Officer, 2.+ 6.27

WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

Wanganui Corps-H. T. G. Harle to be Corps Offic er, 23 82 7

Wellington Division -Pte. S. C. Smith to be Ambulan ce Officer, J 46 27

South Africa.

CAPE PROVINCE DI STRICT.

City (Cape Town) Division-Ambulance Officer W. J. Tyrrell to be Divisional Supt., 22.8.27

Nwember, 1927. - F IR S T NEW DIVISIONS.

The registration of the following new Divisions have been sanction ed by the Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Over· s eas duriug the month of October, 1927 :Australia.

N EW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.

Fairfield Nursing Division formed, 30.7.27 India.

o. 2 DISTRICT.

Scottish Churche s College (Calcutta) Cadet Ambulance

D ivision formed, 197 27

New Zealand.

W ELLIl\' GTON DI STRICT.

Patea Section formed, 14.4.27

\\ Thangarei (Y.M.C.A ) Division formed, 29.26 South Africa.

TR AN S V \AL DISTRICT.

2nd (Johannesburg ) Division formed, 28.6.27

Health Education in the Home.

By HESTER VINEY.

Honorary Secretary, Public Health Section, College of Nursing, London.

T EACIIlNG in the home di ffers fundam e ntally from class eaching and lecturing, but it needs the same careful pre· p aration and thought and consideration of technique: it _s moreover the essential factor in the work of health n urses.

Thp. term" health nurse" is a wide on '', including as t should do the district nurse-midwife, and the health nurse employed by the local sanitary nd educational authorities. To each type of nurse there "o rne unique opportunities for teaching the fundamental p rinciples of health by example and precept; and in as far a s any nurse fails to perceive these opportunities, she fails 10 the most essential function of her office.

The approach to the horne and the family is r om that of a lecturer to her audience. The nurse craves e ntrance to the home in virtue of her proffered service; t he family permit her entrance as a welcome and hcnoured g utst; they submit to her gentle rule and ordinance because t hey realize how great is her service', how intimately involved i n all that makes family life in the home precious and sacred T he health nurse may never lose sight of her privileged p osition, nor of the unwritten law which binds the guest in t he home to the control of a recognized code of conduct.

The extent of the health nurses teaching is limited b y her reception, and by the atmosphere of willing co· o peration, or sturdy resistance, or apathet'c ignorance, in which her teaching is n:ceived. To teach health is to t each a mode of life, even a moral code, involving somet hing more than healing a wound or keep:ng saucepans sweet and clean, such difficult problems as u nemployment, epidemic disease, psychological factors, a nd the whole question of family life and affection.

A health nurse may sometimes take the easy path, entering a houst', tending some trivial ailment until this be healed, and then going her way, her task incomplete. N o health nurse should enter a home without a clear vision of the family as the unit of national health, nor leav t:

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it without using every means to make the family more informed upon health. The trivial ailment should never be overlooked; it may be indicative of some preventable cause for which it is our duty to search, having its origin in the diet, routine, housing, mental trouble and the like, and it should, therefore, be made starting point for sound teaching, and viewed as an integral part of the wider problem of the health of the family.

All the weapons known to the teacher must become part of the armour of the hEalth nurse in the b3.ttle against disease' personal influence, apt illustration, ready argument, practical demonstration, clear logical thought and intelligent contilluity and consistency in teaching. Printed matter and the whole Equipment of hEalth publicity should be

Pte. \V. Holman, of the Folkestone Division, who has pro. ceeded to TanganYika to take up his post as Asst.Ins pector of Police; on the eve of h is departure he won the "Port Memorial'; Cup. brought into play. Behind this line of defence are ranged the great forces of public opinion, civic education, and social progress, and the strength of a moral code accepted by the nation.

The results achieved by health nurses indicate bow wisely and well their power has been used for the bentfit of the Statt'. The fall in the infant mortality rate and the tuberculosis mort.ality rate are two examples of what can b:! accomplished when the public is taught to co-operate willingly with the medical and nursing professions. The appeal, to be effective, must always be made to the highest motive power in man, the battle must be wagEd unceaslDgly and the reward striven for will be given, not to the warriors, but to the children who come after.

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should give words of command in a loud and distinct to ne and make pause betw e en cautionary and ex t:' cutive word s. Slovenly words of command will never make a smart squ ad or company.

The revised manual of Drill was published last mont h. There are few changes in r e cruit drill. Th e dressing of a squad in single rank, however, is changed, in that t h e right -hand man stands fa st while the remainder, on command "Dress " tak e a pa c e six inches forward, an d either come up or dr e ss back to flank nam e d.

PAL TOON DRILL

The old Section Drill is renamed "Platoon Dr iB " and if the Division is strong, very inter e sting drill can b r effected When a co m pany is told in platoons, the ou tpr ones must always be stron ge st ; an d when there is an o d d number in company, 39 fil es front w ll be told off thus10, 20, 29, 39.

ST RE TCH E R DRILL.

Company will be si z e d and th e n prov e d in four s being told off 1\ Front rank N o . b e ar e r, " "S e cond r an k No.2 bearer, " "Third rank NO 3 b e ar e r, " " F ourth r an k NO.4 bearer. " N o. 3 b e ar e r will supply str e tcher as of old.

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a ll Brigade officers, partly beclluse it is one of their " duties and responsibilities" to train recruits, who, quick to discriminate between competent and incompetent officers, have no rtspect for the latter, and partly because In pu blic the reputation of Area and Brigade is j eopardise(i when an individual, dressed as officer, fails to carry out his jo b with confidence and smartness.

(To be concluded)

Detailed Marking Sheets.- N o. 2.

TE AM TE ST ( WO MEN)

C ARD O F IN ST RU CTIO N -You are to suppose that it is th e hop p ick Ing season and that the fields are full of men, wom en , and ch ildren pi cking hops. Y ou have been watching th e m from a tra n on your way to a competition.

As the tra in slows down at a halt you notice two boys cli mbi ng up a r ai n·water p i pe leading to roof of platform sh elt er. The next thing you hear is a scream from one of the bo ys I t is an extremely hot day.

N OTE FO R J UDGE - Square of chairs to represent cottage.

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Apply cold water to head continuously

A s k condition of patient (i mproving )

Ask if complaining of pa n ( in head )

Encouraging words; warn against attempts to move

Further treatment of pat ient.

Carefully place foot in natural posit ion

Without usin g any force whatsoever

Do not apply extens ion to injured l imb

Pa int fingers with iod ine before tou c h in g dress ings

Iodine to wound a nd sk in round: allow to dry

Apply clean dry dress in g to wound

Apply soft pad but bandage l ightly

Carefully pad 2 spl nts to fit dress ng

A pply correctly; secure with 4 band a ges

Relax tourn iquet ; ask result ( all well )

Ask if boy has returned from doctor ( yes )

Ask for message (c annot come for one hour )

Dec ide to remove boy to cottage forthw ith

Deta il 2 S sters to c ottage ; comfort mother Transport of patient.

Improvise stretcher w ith blankets and poles 2

Test improv ised stretcher before us ing 2

Ask porter to ass ist ( he must not leave Halt ) J

Ask if others in s ight (4 bo y s pass ing from fields)

Ask boys if will i ng to help ( yes ) 1

Officers' Training Course. *

When marchin g w ith cl osed str e tch e rs, s q uads WIll advanc e as usual but in r e t i r ng wi ll turn " ri gh t ab out " and in advancing " l e ft a bo ut " chan gi ng str e tch e r f ro m one hand to o th e r. Thu s t he ol d c o d e o f tu rn ing in war ds always to clos e d str e tch e r and a wa y (rom op e n on e s re ·established Fo r pr epa r in g s t re Ic h e r wi th sl in g s, th e r e IS no change in the new Manu a l ; b ut office rs sh o uld see th at b e arer NO .4 takes pac e o ri gh t o n th e c o mmand " Pr epa re stretcher ." On c o mmand " L i ft s tr e tc he r " th e me n gra sp sling in centr t; No draw in g it fo rw a rd a nd N o 3 it to r e ar. B o th r is e oge t her dr oppi n g sl ing s t o full ext e nt of right arm an d loo k i n g t o r Ig ht, both ov er poles tog Et h e r. Slzoulder Carr) 'illg.- Th is n EW m e thod must be taught in all D i visi o n s e s p e ci a lly wh e r e th e r e ar e m e m b ers of Military H o me Hosp ital Re se rv e.

(Continu ed from pag e 94.)

LE CTURE NO 5. INSTRUCTION IN

DRILL.

B y JA M E S ELA M District S erge ant Majo r, No. D istr ict.

THE subject of Drill may appear trifling to some officers, but those in command of the 13rigade have learnt from experience that the public, who recognise the Brigad e as a disciplined and uniformed body, appreciate the sight of a 'Squad on street duty handling a stretcher case efficiently, or that of a company of ambulance men marching smartly through the streets. On this account the public will extend their confidence more r e adily towards the Brigade, the reputation of which will be advanced while its opportunities of rendering first aid will be increased.

When training recruits, the instructor must e xercise great patience because some men more nervous than others. He should first give details, such explanation bting condensed and not repeated word for word from the Manual. This done, he should always, where possibl e demonstrate the movement which he is t e aching. He

• This series of lect ures when comple t ed will pro bab ly be available in pamphlet form.

LITT E R DRILL ( A s hford ).

U oder carriages are drawn u p in front of the com pa ny at four paces interval. On c o mmand " For l oa d i n g take post advanc e" ea ch squ a d march e s to und e rcarr iage in front of it. No. pas se s o ve r cr a nk ax le , and wh en NO 4 se e s that rollers of the stretch e r are ov e r slots of under·carriage, h e giv e s command" Halt. " O.n c o mm an d " A djust str e tcher" No. 2 st f' pS back in Ii n e with NO .3 Nos. 2 and 4 turn inwards and gras ? pol e s No !'. I an d 3 release slings from should er take p o st opposite N o s, 2 a nd 4 and low e r stretcher into slots o { under carriage. Squ a ds then take post, Nos. I, 2 , 3, on l e ft, NO 4 un right.

On command" Advanc e " Nos. and 3 get betw e en bandies of stretcber, face e ach other, r e l e ase bolts a n d raise legs of undercarriage No. I commenc e s with left band and NO.3 with right. Nos. 2 and 4 fix slings as for wagon and take post. Squad st e p off No. 3 push ing litter. 00 command "Halt, secure litter " Nos. 1 an d 3 will lower legs of undercarriage g e tting b e tween handles to do so as for " Advance." On the command " F or unloading; lift stretcher" Nos. 1 and 3 take post handles, release slings, place 00 shoulders, and li ft stretcher. On command "Adjust slings ; advanc e " N o s 2 and 4 adjust slings as usual and all step off, NO 3 being allowed time to step o v er axl e

In conclusion, knowledge of Drill is most ess e ntial to

U ni nj ured b o y to b e supp o rting head and shoulders of in j ured bo y when team enters. Red paper wrapped round left leg to re pr esent severe h re morrha g e and wound marked with red "r eas e p ai nt under sto c klD g . L ine of tape to represent edge of p la tform. A S5is t a nt to a c t as porter of the halt; and four a d et s requ ired as stret c her bearers

De t a ils 0/ T es t

I mmed iate a c tion. of ac t ion an d approach of team

Ha lt at he a d o f pat ient wait offi c er s orders

O ffic er deta ils s isters advan c e on pat ient ar efu liy lay p a t ient in re c umbent pos tion

Jb ser ve severe h re morrhage left lower l imb

• m m e dia te d igi al pressure on femoral arte r y

Vahou t mak in g attempt to expose wound

• s k if bleed In g c ontrolled ; yes, if properly applied

Ou ic k ly a ppl y tourn iq uet to femoral artery .. .

s k if b leed In g controlled ; yes, if properly appl ie d de g ree of un c ons ci ousness of boy

a nd tou c h ( no response ) ; b reath ing (sh a llow )

To a c e ( p a le ); pul se ( feeble ) ; pupils ( equal )

\s k if flui d ears, nose, mouth ( ao ) cloth in g of ne c k, c hest, and waist

D etai l s ister pro c eed to cottage oppos ite

And ask for ic e or cold water

As k f telephone ( no ) ; if ambulance (five mIles )

"ear est do c tor ( two m iles ) ; and hospital (five miles )

Ask where boy liv es ( in cottage opposite )

As k f porter of has bicycle (yes )..

Ask porter take written message to doctor (no )

As k reason (he must not leave the Halt )

Con firm that un injured boy is alright (yes )

\s k if he can ride bicycle ( yes)

Se nd boy with written message to doctor

Ask if stret c her or litter available ( no )

If bla nkets (yes ); poles (yes, in cottage ) ..

D etai s ister to explain tactfully at cottage what has ha ppened and bring blankets and poles .. F urther action.

St art examinati on at lower left limb

R e move shoe a nd stocking; locate wound (mid leg)

N.B.-Slitting of stocking (if attempted ) to be taken as

d on e and the stocking to be rolled down

Ask colour of blood (scarlet ) ; if spurted (yes )

If wound clean (yes ) ; if irregularity (yes)

I f sw elling (yes ) ; if deformity (yes )

If can be seen (both ends protrude)

F ort.hwith steady and support injured limb

R apI dly exclude possible injuries to

H ea d; ?pine ; chest; pelvis

Itmbs and right lower limb (none)

E ffi Ciency of methods of examination

2

Instruct boys what is requ ired 4

Method of nstruction and e x pl ic tness 2

P lace pat ient on stretcher ; cover l ightly

Ad v ance ; walk sideways; ask i f road clear ( yes ) 1

Care of injured boy dur ing transport 2

After ca re.

Halt near bed ; method of plac i ng on bed 4

Do not undress boy for present

Cover ightly ( very hot day ); ask condition ( Improving ) 3

Test pat ient ,,; abil ity to swallow ( normal ) 2

Give sips of cold boiled water to drink 2

Make pat ient as comfortable a s poss ible 2 ] UDGE. -Do c tor returned earl ier than e x pected and h a s now arr ived

Rep o rt histury , d ia g nos is and treatment 6

Compound compl ic ated fractures of t Ib a and fib Jla 5

Con c uss ion and shock 5

C o- operat ion and effic iency of team 10

Co m petence of officer in command 10

NUR SI NG SE CT ION

Det az'ls of Te st

Mode of action taken by S isters at Cottage 3

Re-assure mother as to boy's cond ition

Expla in Ambulance Sisters w ill ing to assist :!:

J UDG E.-Mother accepts your assistance and is upset that the room is so unt idy.

Encuurag ing words to mother of patient

Arrange room in accordance with Textbook

S ingle bed (free access at ends and sides )

P lace washstand, two chairs, and two tables

Make bed quickl y , sack ing under mattress

Place mattress, mack intosh sheet ends tucked in

Under blanket and over this an under sheet

Both taut and tucked in round mattress

Bolster in case placed close to head of bed

Ma c kintosh draw sheet from bolster to knees

Cotton draw sheet folded len g th wise and

Wider than mackintosh sheet '"

Equal to I ! widths of bed; one end tucked

The other tol:ied smoothly and tucked away

Or hanging freely as p i nned roll

P illow in slip, project ing beyond bolster

Top sheet long enough for upper end to turlJ down

And its lower end tucked away under mattress

Two blankets; brought to edge of pillow

Bottom ends loosened for freedom of feet

Foot end of upper blanket folded back

Light and porous quilt hangs and covers all

Cover whole with blanket

Ask for clean towels ; soap and cold water

Hot water to be prepared in case required

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, OCTOBER, 19 27.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Divisional Surgeon.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

William Shapland Fricker, M.R.C.S .( Eng.), L.R.C.P. ( Lond.), Barry Hill Nursing Division, 3 1027

To be Divisional Superintendents.

CARl\IARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Dav id Morgan, Garnant Division, 10. 10 27

Ambulance Officer Alec Hayward, Llanelly Town Division, 24 TO 27

Private Wtlliam Jones, Mynyddcerrig Division, 1.1027

GLAMORGAN CO U NTY CENTRE.

Sergeant Howell Howell, Cwmavon Division, 7 102 7 .

Ambulance Officer Henry John Colburn, Port Talbot DIvISion, 7. 102 7

BOROUGH O F MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private Thomas Lewis, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan Division, 6 1027

To be Lady Divisional Superintendent.

CITY OF CARDI F F CENTRE.

Mrs. Mia Lucas, Barry Hill Nursing Division, 3. 10 27

fo be Ambulance Officers

CARMARTHEN SHIRE CENTR E

Private Evan Llewellyn, Garnant Division, 10 JO '27

" Samuel Bowen, Llanelly Town 17 102 7

" Morgan James, Mynyddcerrig DIVISion, I. 10.2 7

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CR.NTRE.

Sergeant Norman Frederick Pidler, P ort Talbot Di v ision, 7.10.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL C E N T RE.

Private Albert Oliver Flower, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan Division, 6 1027

To be Lady Ambulance Officer.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Margaret Jane Everson, Merthyr Nursing Division, 6. 10.2 7

To be Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Curporal William Henry Williams, Merthyr Borough Di v ision, 6.10 27

To be Sergeants.

CARMARTHENSHlRE C E N T RE.

Private Thomas Ware, Garnant Division, 10.10. 2 7

GLA l\ IORG A N COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Daniel Williams, Cwmavon Division, 7 .10 '27

Corporal Claude Hughes, Port Talbot Division, 7. 10 27

To be Corporals.

CITY OF CARD! 1<[" CEN T R E.

Private James Dunn, Dowlais Cardiff Works Division, 19. 10 2 7

CARM ARTHEN S HIRE CENTRE.

Private James Gibbard, ;\[ynyddcerrig Divis ion, I. 10.2 7

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Thomas Henry John Lewis Elworthy, Port Tal bot Division, 6 10 27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE

Private Thomas Jarman, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan Divis ion 6. TO 27

To be Divisional Secretary.

CARMARTH EN SHlR E C E N T RE.

Private John Lloyd, Mynyddcerrig Division, l. 10'27

To be Lady Divisional Secretaries.

A B E R D ARE CE NT R E.

Ambulance Sister Grace IIoskings, Cwmamam Nur sing Division, I. 10. 27 CITY OF C ARDI FF CENTR E.

Ambulance Sister Rebekah Jane Morgan, Barry Hill '\ ur s ng Div ision, 3 [02 7

To be Divisional Treasurers.

C ARMAR T H E N SH IRE CEN T R E.

Private John Gealy, Mynyddcerrig D ;vi s ion, 1. 10.27

To be Lady Divisional Treasurer.

AI :E R D. \ RI';

Ambulance S ister Clara James, Cwmaman urs ing D iVision, 10 '27

CIT Y O F C A R DIFF C E NTR E. Ambulance S ister Edith Annie Da v ies, Barry Hill ::\ urs g D ivision, 3 ]0. 27

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

CA R:\ TAR Tl l li:-':SII I RE C E N TRE.

Private David Gib lJl rd, Mynyddcerr ig Divis ion, I. [0 27

GLA l\ lORGAN CO U NTY CE T RE.

Private James Anthony Thomas, Gelligaer Div ision, S 10.2 " Arthur Farrant, Nelson Division, I. 10 27

To be Lady Dlvisional Storekeeper.

CITY O F C ARDI FF CEN TR E.

Ambulance Si5ter Mary Wolfe, Barry Hill Nursing Div iSion 10 .2 7

To be Cadet Sergeants.

GL AMOR GAN COUNT\ CE :KT R I!Cadet Stew&rt C. B ain, Kenfig Hill Cadet Division, 8.10 .27

BOROUGH O F MERTHYR TYD F IL CENTRE.

Cadet George Powell, Merthyr Borough Cadet Divi sio n, 6. 10. 27

To be Cadet Corporals.

GL AM OR GA N CO U N T Y CE N TRE.

Cadet Dennis Edwards, Kenfig Hill Cadet Division, 8 10 27 " Ashley Lloyd, Kenfig Htll Cadet Division, 8. 10.27

BOROU GH o r MERTH YR TYDFIL CENTR E.

Cadet Harold Jehu, Merthyr Borough Cadet Division, () 10 2T " Lewis Lewis,,, "

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Resignation Accepted with Regret.

A B ERDARE CENTRE.

L ady Divisional Supt. Miss Nan Owen, Cwmaman Nursing Division, 299.27

Divisi on Registered.

MERlONETHSHIRE CENT R E.

P enrhyndeudraeth Division, 24 927

Cadet Division Registered.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Oakdale Ambulance Division (Islwyn Corps), 7 10.2 7 Deaths.

CA l{ 1AR T HENS HI RE C.I!;NT RE

P rivate Sidney Thomas, Buny Port (G.W.R.) D i"ision

2 5. 10.2 7

GL A MOR G AN COUNTY CEN T RE.

Pr ivate William L. Broad, Glynneath 3 [ 1027

MONMOUTH S HIRE CENTRE.

Sergeant E. Price, Blaenavon Division, 20 9 27

BOROU G

Fl L CEN T RE

Corps Secretary E. T. Farmer, Taff V alley Corps, 28 102 7

General Interest.

A l\ I I:U LA C E C L AS S E S IN CREASIN G

The report of th e Ambulance D e partment of tbe P riory for the nine months tnded 30th December, 1927, provides ample evidence of growing IOterest in the am bula nce movement.

During this period six hundred class e s in First Aid an d Home Nursing were organised, which were attended by 9,70 2 students. The number who rec e ived a course of ns tructlon during the correspouding period of 1926 was 8, 463. so the pr e sent year should constitute a new record.

A notic c: able feJ.ture of this increase is the new di stricts involved. The Counties in which fresh interest IS most evident are Anglesey, Cardigan, Carnarvon, D enbigb, Mel ioneth, Flint, Brecon and Pembroke.

It is most satisfactory to note a much larger proporti on of the Police Forces qualifying in ambulance work. Cl asses have b:en organised at Swansea, Bridgend, Llandrindod Wells, Waenfawr, Tredegar and Di nas Mawddwy. This knowledge is of supreme value to th e police, and every encouragement should be given them a s it is entirtly voluntary work.

Industrial classes are becoming more general. Colhe ry and works owners are arranging for ambulance classes fo r their workpeople.

A'i the road is responsible for a great number of a ccidents the first aid question must be of importance to t he pedestrian, and wbilst automobile owners and drivers a re not yet obliged to either possess a knowledge of a mbulance work or carry an outfit, the pedestrian's safest pr ecaution is ability to render first aid to himself and o thers.

SUCCESS F UL MEETINGS IN NORTH WALE S

As a result of meeting; rectntly organised in the n ortbern counties of Wales, many ambulance units are in COurse of formation. In Merionethshire, the mem bers of t be Penrbyndeudraeth class have decided to enrol in the B rigade, and the DIvision has been registered; the

Ambulance D Ivision at Blaenau Festiniog, in the same county, has also been revived.

Increased activity is apparent in Flintshire. The Rt. Hon. Lord Mostyn, President of the Centre, presented ambulance proficiency awards to members of the Rhuddlan Fire Brigade Ambulance Class at the annual concert at the Cburcb House, Rhuddlan, on November 3rd. Capt. Rowley Conwy, R.N., CM.G, presided, and an excellent programme, given by Mr. Bryn Warhurst's Student Concert Party, was thoroughly enjoyed by a large and representative audience.

A certificate of Honorary Life Membersbip was presented by Lord Mostyn to Dr. Henry Lloyd, St. Asaph, who was elected a Life Member of the Priory in recognition of his gratuitous servic es as lecturer to the Rbuddlan Class since [904. Dr. Lloyd was also tbe recipient of a presentation from the class.

Mr. W. T. Williams, secretary of Rhyl Ambulance Class, received a vellum vote of thanks, awarded by the Order for long and devoted service.

The Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales paid tribute to the continued intuest and enthusiasm of Mr. J. O. Hughes, the founder of the Rhuddlan Ambulance Class, who had faithfully and efficiently performed the duties of honorary secretary since 1904. It was bis ambition to see the Brigade as well established in the North as it had become in South Wal e s, where practically every town and village had its ambulance, nursing and cadet units, each maintaining Medical Comforts Depots from which invalid comforts and medical requisites were supplied on loan to the sick in the various localities. He also looked forward to the efficient Motor Ambulance Transport Service whicb the Priory had organised in the SJuth Wales coalfields being extended to the northern counties. There are already car stations at Blaenau Festiniog, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, A bergele, Welshpool and Newtown, and new stations are being opened at Portmadoc and Wrexham.

With the interest and support of their President, Lord Mostyn, and the active co-operation of tbe Commissioner for Flintshire, Mr. Walter Baldwyn Yates, c.B.E., who is deeply int e rested in the local development of the Order's work, there is every prospect of increased ambulance facilities being available in this county.

PROGRESS IN AM 8 ULANCE TRANS P ORT. !he ambulance, though a comparatively recent addItIOn, IS now regarded an essential factor of modern transport. Its services during the war demonstrated the great part it was able to play in the health of the community and empbasised the need of organised ambulance transport, especially in a country so billy and scattered as Wales, and for the past eight years its white ambulance cars have been seen in most districts in the South Wales coalfi eld.

A scheme was evolved whereby a cbain of ambulance stations through the South Wales coalfield would serve both the general public and the mining popUlation. This was submitted to the Mines Department of the Home Office, and in May, 1919, it was agreed that any colliery owner entered into a contract with the Priory for the use ?f ItS ambulances would .be deemed as complying with SectIOn 149 of the RegulatIOns of the Coal Mines Act, 19 [1. The many advantages of affiliation with the Priory's fle e t of ambulance cars were quicklV perceived and a "number of collieries. dock companies, works, inddstrial undertakmgs and lodges of workmen are now subscribing to the service. Employers of labour pay a fee of one

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shilling per annum per man employed, which covers th e ir obligations under the various Acts of Parliament. The workmen pay through their lodges at the rate of one penny p er man per week, and are entitled to the free use of any of the cars at any time of the day or night. in case of accident or sickness, for themselves or any member of their household.

A standard chassis has been selected. The bodi es are design e d to provide comfort for the patient as well as ample room for a doctor, nurse or attendant. Each car has a str e tcher-carrier on springs ; is fitted with an air-bed with a brass handrail; and the whole of the interior equipment is removable, so that the patient may be carried. if necessary, in his or her own bed. V tntilation is provided by a roof air extractor, adjustable ventilators of louvre type and seven drop windows. A controlled "Thermorad" exhaust heater is fitted, coupled with the ventilating arrange ments so that various temperatures may be obtained. The cars are lighted by el e ctricity; on the outside a stand-by oil lighting set is provided, and on the inside candle lamps.

The am bulance cars are in charge of competent whole-time drivers, qualified in First Aid, and voluntary assistance is given by members of the Brigade, who act as attendants at all times of the night or day.

The number of cases carried during the twelve months ending September 30th, 1927, was 3 ,638, and a distance of 73,045 1 miles travtlled-a considerable increase on th e figures for last year.

The success of the Priory's Transport Service depends largely on the measure of support and co-operation accorded it, and Colliery and Works Owners are asked to bear in mind that by arranging for the Priory to carry their accident cases they are adding a l!nk to the chain of cars which alreaay extend from Ammanford in the County of Carmarthen to Risca in the County of Monmouth. It is hoped shortly to cover the whole of the South 'Wales coalfield, so that every area may be properly served. A number of cars are also being stationed in North Wales ; one has been sent recently to Blaenau Festiniog, and are to go to Penrhynd f udrat th and Wrexham 10 serve the collieries and quarries. The growing popularity of the service is helping to reduce the running costs, but the public little what it owes to the Priory for building up, at a great financial loss, a service which has proved a national asset.

Centre Reports.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

The first meeting of the newly -elected Aberdare Centre Committee was held at the Workman's Hall, Mountain Ash, on Friday, October 28th; the Hon. J. H. Bruce, President of the Centre, presiding.

Reports wer e submitted on the various branches of work in the Centre by the Commissioner, Dr. J. C. Ogilvie, Staff Officer Henry Evans, Corps Secretary W. J. Morgan, and Corps Treasurer T. 1. Griffilhs.

It was unanimously decided to ask Chapter to appoint Lady Aberdare as Lady President, and the Hon. Mrs. John Bruce was electe d a member of the Centre Committee. The Commissioner for Wales promised to submit the recommendation to the Executive, and in the course of his remarks paid tribute to the local Medical Comforts

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Depots The spec;al activities of the Brigade were continually increasing; this year they had undertaken to cooperate in the great Road S ervice Scheme which had bee n organis ed to provide adequate First Aid facilities on a ll the main roads throughout the country, so that at least th e consequence of the alarming number of road accident s might be minimised to the smallest degree. The Brigad e had also und e rtaken to arrange for the Divisions in a ll coast towns to co -op erate with the life-boat crews in cas e of shipwreck.

The Commissionu for Wales emphasis e d the impor tance of having a repres e ntative Committee in each Cent r e to support the Divisions and assist in the general admin istration of the Priory's works, and expressed appr e ciatio n on behalf of the Priory, of the interest and co operation o f the President.

GLAMOROAN COUNTY CENTRE.

SUC C E SS FU L EN TERTA INM ENT AT SaVEN SI STE R S

There was a crowd e d audi e nce at the Seven Sist er s Welfare Hall Cinema on Wedn e sday, October 26th, wh en a sp e cial e ntertainment was giv e n i n aid of the Oollw yn Seven Sisters Ambulance Division.

The Sub -Commissioner for the Ne a th District, M r David Martyn E vans B e va o, presided, supported b } Divisional Sur g eon Dr. C. Armstrong. He explained t h e purpose for wh i ch the mon e y was r eq uired, pointing ou t that the Onllwyn D i vision had m a intaID e d an act i ve b od y of ambulance men for s e rvice in the district since 19 04 and had also trained a large number of boys, who had b ee n tnrolled i n a Cadet Divisicn . They were looking forw ar d to incr e asing th e ir usefuln e ss by setting up a Med ic a. Comforts D e pot a nd needed th e supp o rt of the public

Th e following O ffi c e rs received the i r warr a nts 0 appointm e nt :- Ambulance Offi ce r W Burfo rd S er gean t L L e wis and Corporal S Burford.

O FF ICI AL O PEN I NG OF A l\ I BULANC E HALL

The Mayor of Neath, Councillor W H _ Hill, pres i d e c. at th e opening of the Am bulance Hall at Briton Ferry o r Saturday, O c tober 22 nd.

Th e opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. Tayl o r, Oakwood, Briton Ferry, whos e hus b lnd had been fo r m an y years a good friend to the ambulance movement H p allowed the ambulance men and nurs e s at Briton Ferry t h L free use of the old Board Room at his Works for instruction al purpos e s, and when this was unfortunately closed, owing t '1 the txpiration of th e lease, it was decided to build a n am bulance hall. The money was collected locally and a building erected on a site in Old Road, Ynysmardy.

Among those present at the ceremony were t h e Mayor of Neath, acc o mpanied by the Mayoress, S Ir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K B E, Mr. David Martyn Eva ns B e van ( Sub -Commissioner ), Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tayl or, Mr. and Mrs. A J. Esmond , Dr. and Mrs. David H Vickery, Ald. M. G . Roberts, Ald. W. B. Williams, M r. Rees Powell, Mr. O. Walters, Councillor G. Davies, t h e Rev. Walters (Vicar of Llansawel) , and the Rev. T Williams.

The Hall is to b e ve sted in the Trustees of the Prio ry for Wales so that it may be available for all time for a Dlbulance purposes in the district. The Commissioner for Wales accept e d the building on behalf of the Priory, a nd congratulated the members on their splendid enterpr ise and the town in having such a fine body of volunte ers available in case of accident or sickness. He thanked M r Taylor in their name and that of the Order for openi n g

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t he Hall and appealed to the public to continue its generous support

D ivisional Supt. Miss S . Williams. Tribute was paid to her untiring efforts on behalf of the Merthyr Nursing Divisi :m and to the success of the Medical Comforts Depot established and maintained by the Ald. M. G Roberts testified to the good work being d one by the Briton F e rry Divisions and welcomed Sir H erbert to Ferry.

A short address on the history and local work of the Order was given by D ivisional Secretary G. John, aft e r which tea was served in the new Hall, which h ad been tastefully decorated for the occasion, and an excellent CJncert enj o yed by all.

A B ERAV O N SU B· DISTRICT.

The following units in the Aberavon Corps we re by Sub -Commissioner Lemel Jones on Octobrr 1st :Ce fn Cribbwr Ambulance and Ambula nce Cadet Kenfig Hill A m bulance, A m bulance Cadet, Nursing, and Nursing C a d e t ; Bryn Ambulance, Ambulance C a det, Nursing, and Nursing Cadet ; P o rt. Talbot Ambulance, Nursing, and N urslOg Cadet ; Cwmavon A 'llbulance a n d Taibach Ambulance. There were 2 58 of all ranks on p a rade, and the insp ecting o ffic er was h ig hly satisfied the efficiency displ a ye d and the incr e ase in strength c;i n ce the last insp e cti o n

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

The coming -of-age festivities of t he Pontyp ool Ambulance Div ision took p la ce at P ontypool on Saturday, October 29 th

Tea was served in the A m bulanc e H a ll. P ontypool, and at the c o nc e rt in the eve ning DIvisi o nal Surgeo n Dr . T. Glyn J a mes pr e sided over a large audi e nce.

Pr o fic iency certificates were distribute d to the cadets, am bulance and m e n, and a pre sentation made to ex-Corps S upt. A. J. England by Corps Inspector o f Stores R. Rickards, supported by C o rps Treasurer Fred N el ms.

Warrants of appointment in the B ri gade wer e presented to the newly"I eet e d officers by Mrs. Glyn D.ivies, and th e Comm issioner for Wales, after congrat ulating the unit on attaining its m ajo rity and thanking all concerned for t he excellent work done in the district gav e a short address on the history of O rder and the growth of the Brigade. S peeches were made by the trustees a sh o rt history of the Division given by M r. A. J. England, and votes of thanks pa ssed to the chairman and others T h e arrang e ments were ably carried o ut by Corps Secretary S. H. Mogford.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Mr. Tudor Davies, chairman of the M er thyr C e ntre, presided at a meeting of th e Centre Committee on October 15 th a n d present'3d the insignia of an Honor a ry Serving Sister of the Order to

Th e M ost R evere nd His Gra ce The Ar chb is hop of Wale s (Alfr ed G e orge Ed ward s D.O.)

Th e A rchb is hop. Chaplain of the Priory a nd a Pr e late of th e Ord er. attain ed hi s

79 th birthday o n th e 2nd November. Born at Uan ymawdd wy Vicara ge. Llangollen Dr Edward s graduat ed at Oxford. became Ward e n of Ll andove ry College (1875-85) and th en succ essi ve ly se rved the Church as Vicar and Rural Dean of Carmarthen.

Chaplain and Private Secretary to the Bi shop o f SI. David' s (Dr. Basil Jone s) until 1889. when he wa s a ppointed Bishop of St. Asaph. a po s ition he still hold s He wa, el ected Ar chbi shop of Wale s b y the Welsh Bishop s at Llandrindod Wells in 1920.

Division under her direction.

Servicp. medal bars were pres e nted to Divisional Supt. T J. Hughes and Private E. Foulk e s, and a service medal to Private B. Rees The following nominations for appointment in the Brigade were sanctioned :-Mrs. M. J. Everson, Lady Ambulance Officer; Dr. H. S. King, Divisional Surgeon; Thomas Lewis, Divisional Supt. Pcooationary; A. O . Fbwer, Ambulance Officer Probationary ; W. H. Williams, A m bu lance Officer for Cadet purposes ; Thomas Jarman, Corporal rcobationary j G 30rge Powell , Cadet Sergt.; Harold Jehu, Cadet Corporal; and Lewis Lewis, Cadet C o rporal.

It was decided to recommend the appointment as Lldy President of the Centre Mrs Mansel Davies, in place of Mrs. N. F. Hankey, who had given much assistance to tbe Centre and had now unfortunately left the district.

Mr. Tudor D:1.vi e s said they were all acquainted with the great interest which both their Commissioner , Mr. D. M. Davies, and Davies took in ambulance work; they were in touch with all sections of the public in the Borough, and the appointment of Mrs. Davies as PreSIdent would be a great help in the administration of the Pciory's work in Mertbyr.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

The Rev. G. Simons presided at lantern lectures given by ';taff Officer B. E. Maberly at St. Augustine'Institute, on October 13th. There was a good attendance, and the procee ds were in aid of the funds of the Penarth Nursing Division.

Lady (Herbert) L'3wis, O.B.E. presented a certificate of Honorary Life Mt::m bership to Divisional Surgeon Dr. P. H. Hacquoil, who was recently elected a Life Member of the Priory in recognition of his gratuitous services as to the Class. She congratulated the Nurses on their work, and urged them to carryon their Class and enrol new members.

News in Brief.

The Ambulance Committee on OctobEr 24th one hundred and forty -six appointments in the Brigadr, submitted by the various Centres.

Three new ambulance trophies for Competition by Members of the Brigade

in certain Centres of Wales have been vested in the Trustees of the Priory. They are the gifts of Lady Howard Stepney, Llanelly, the Right Hon. Sir Alfred A. Mond, P.c., M.P., and Colonel Sir Rhyl Williams, Bart., D.S.O., K C.

At the request of the Cardiff Station Director, British Broadcasting Corporation, Members of the Brigade were on duty at the Concert at the City Hall, Cardiff, on October 11th.

Ambulance and Cadet Divisions have been formed in Haverfordwest. These units are the first Divisions of the Brigade in the County of Pem broke, and others are in course of formation. The Commissioner is Sir David Hughes-Morgan, Bart. Road Service.

ABOUT a year ago the Sheffield Corps conceived the idea of placing at various danger points in the city Ambulance Boxes for general use, and a box for the purpose was designed by one of the officers and submitted to the criticism of the members of the Corps in order that every possible useful idea might be embodied in it, thus a very fine ambulance box was completed.

Corps Superintendent Hamer Russell then invited the Chief Constable and members of the Watch Committee to inspect this. The Chief Constable suggested that he had

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in mind a new method of policing the city, and his advice was" Let the matter rest lor some time."

Some months later the Chief Constable, Captain P. J. Sillitoe, explained his new idea to the Corps Superintendent which was that about IS O Police Boxes or Cabins should be placed about the city, from which the constables would work their various beats.

The cabin itself is to have all the necessary material for police reports, plans of the beat and district, facilities for electrical heating, a washbowl and other comforts fo r the policeman on duty, who would visit the cabin at least once an hour. There is to be a telephone from each connEcted directly to the Central Police office, and tha t tdephone is accessible to the general public for use in case of emergency, such as fire or accidents. Each cabin is t o be fitted with some ambulance material, and it was in regard to this that the Chief Constable invited the collaboration of the Corps. The result is that a very fin e police cabin has been evolved, each one fitted with a cupboard, accessible by the breaking of glass to obtain th e key, in which a complete First Aid outfit will be kept.

The Sheffield Corps has undertaken to provide th e Ambulance Boxes and maintain the service free of cost to the Corporation. The Watch Committee accepted the offer with great pleasure, and the s:!rvice is to be put into operation at once. thus the Sheffield Corps has upon it the responsibility of the provision of about ISO fully-equippe d road service boxes and thp. maintenance of them, The maintenance is to be carried out by the Division al and Corps Officers. Each officer will have the responsi bility of a given nurn ber of boxes, and the police wi ll advise the officer ·in ·charge of the district immediately th e am bulance box has been used.

The financial responsibility is great. Each box wi ll cost something like ;£ 2 lOS. to begin with, and the maintenance is not likely to be light, but the officers of th e Corps felt that it was a responsibility which must be shouldered if the Brigade is to fulfil its true function. I might have been possible to obtain a grant from th e Watch Committee towards the initial cost, but it wa s thought that the efficiency of the Road Service was muc h more likely to be maintained under a purely voluntar y organisation by the Corps than if a grant were accepte d and the responsibility shared bV the Police and the Corp s, and that it should be either entirely Corps work or P0lice work.

We believe Sht ffield will be the first city in the countr y to take full advantage of the organisation of the St. Joh n Ambulance Brigade, and we congratulate Captain Sillito e, the Chief upon his action in giving the Corps the opportunity to carry out the work, and thus enlist th e loyal services of such a well-trained body of ambulanc e workers. There is no doubt that the Sheffield Corps wi ll rise to the occasion and prove thE wisdom of the arrangement.

We regret, owing to the pressure or. our space, to hol d over another interesting letter from Major Hossack on Faked Inj uries for Competitions, this will appear in our next issue.

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FI XA TION O F RI XG ·PAD

R G. ( Prestwi c h }.-In July issue of FIR ST AID you dealt 'i\'ith fix at ion of ring pad with one triangular bandage. I would lik e to descr be a method which, if two bandages are used, gi ves suffi c ient pressure, no matter how severe the bleeding and leaves all parts b f'low forehead free so that there is no interference at all with breath ing. When properly a pplied the banda g e is firm enough to allow patient (a g ood s iz ed b oy ) to be lifted off his feet if traction be exerted o n it. Thus :-

A narrow banda g e is placed with centre on ring pad a nd ends han g ing free A second narrow bmdage with it s c entre on fo rehead is then carried round head so as to co ver han gi n g ends of first bandage and is tied eff f.rmly. The ends of the fresh b andage are finally carried up over sec ond bandage and tied firmly upon ring pad. I may add t hat th is method has g iven every satisfaction in practice a nd ac tual use, though I do not claim that it is the best p os si ble method.

I t h a nk you for yonr letter a nd suggest ion. While I agree th at y our method ma y be serviceable in c ertain cases, I wonder if a conscI ous p a t ient would not suffer from such a headache th at he would a t first moment drag off his bandages. Of C'') urs e , with the s in g le banda g e there will be discomfort through p essu re o n l o wer j aw ; but, were I pat ient and consious, I think t a t would prefer th is to a headache.- N COR BET FI. F.T HER.

E x D !INAT IO N H OWLER

E. W. Vic tor ia }. - In a re c ent Nursing Examination a ca ndi date wa s asked how she would treat inflamation. S he su gg ested pla ci n g some ice in a bag and applying sa me to in fl amed part. Then, to our intense amusement, she a dd ed : - " Hu t I do no t know wll d lte r mice sh ould be ali'ue or dead.'"

G ood ! Your colleague had evidently been studying the h isto ry of med ic ine, because in days of old application of dead to affe c ted parts was regarded as orthodox treatment fo r certain cond t ions. Next, please ! j-N.C.F.

F RA CT URE D B A SE O F SKU LL.

R J. (Grienthorpe ).- As one who has followed your Answers to Qu eries With great interest e v er sipce 19 16 when you took c harge of this column, I would esteem it a favour if you would advise in what position you would place head of patient who is insensible as result of Fractured Base of Skull if blood or clear fluid is escaping ( 1 ) from both ear c hannels and (2) from one side only. We have often disc ussed the POInt and cannot agree among ourselves. So we ask for your decision.

As it is with an insE'nsible patient to keep head t urned to one side (whatever may be cause of the insensibility), I would turn the head in first inst'lnce towards side from which of blood or fluid is the more marked and in second Ins tance towards that from blood or fluid is esC'aping. This is d one to facilitate escape of blood; and the Textbook warns

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TREAnlE:NT OF CONCUSSION.

C. E. (Torquay).-I have read with amusement your reply to query of above title dealt with in October iss ue of AID. As one of the orig ina tors of the detailed markmg sheet of DewariShield Competition, I would suggest that it were better for your correspondent to study the context of the marking sheet rather than to expect you to answer questions apart from such context. Are not such things as " observation," " discrimination" and " resourcefulness" taught in the Textbook?

Honours are even if you are amused and our correspondent is ins tructed i !- N.C.F.

PALLOR OF FACE.

E.C. (Wood Green).-In your invaluable book Efficiency in First Aid under Example No. I you refer on p. 58 to pallor of face which you say is "more suggestive of syncope than of h ce morrhage. " Please be good enough to explain the difference in the pallor which we may expe ct to find with these causes.

Pallor of face associated with h ::e morrhage, especially when severe, is usually more or less" dead-white" because it results from actual loss of blood. With other causes the pallor is evidence of stagnation of circulation and in my experience is more often" grey·white."-N.C.F.

CONCEALED BLEEDING DUE TO FR ACTURED RI BS.

E. C. ('\To od Green).-I wonder what is the correct treatment for patient suffering from severe Concealed Bleeding due to C?mpound Ribs on one side. I have ImaglDed every possible First Aid method; but I have discarded each in turn as likely to cause further complications. Please advise.

Concentrate on treatment of Concealed Bleeding and on immediate removal of patient in recumbent position to medical assistance. Keep upper limb of affected side extended and in close apposition to body; and dispense with body bandages and arm sling usually indi::ated for Fractured Ribs lest breathing be further handicapped.-N C .F.

CON TENTS OF FIR ST AID KIT.

F. S. (F elling-on -Tyne ).- I am shortly going off to New Zealand and wish to take a First Aid Ki t with me for use when I am far from reach of medical assistance. Please tell me what I should take and how I should proceed.

Much depends on what you desire to spend on your ambulance kit. There are many useful and standardised kits on the market to·day. So write to the Stores Department of the Association at St. John's Gate, and take your choice. We wish you well.-N.C.F.

S.J.A.B. ( Doncaster )-

Brigade Regulations, Para. 8 r (b) read in conjunction with paras. 82, I09 will answer the question you raise. Church Parades and Public Duty Parades are not allowed to be counted as drills. -EDITOR.

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You canoot be a Corporal and Sergeant at the same time, therefore having accepted the rank of Sergeant you no longer have the right to be considered a Corporal.-EDITOR.

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The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

T : e Acting Chief Commissioner is glad of the or')or tun ity given by the Journal of the to wis h all rank s of the Brigade a C h rist mas and a Happy New Year.

Order Merry He fe els s u r e that the steady development and ex f>nsio n of the Brigade work for the past fe vv ye ar s will continue in 1928

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.\ , old proverb and cne well known to e Need for nearly all is-" A stitch in time saves r rs t Aid and nine. " In the ma j ority of cases everym e [\ ursing thing is done for the comfort, we lfare if the Home. and safe ty of our families, but few however, have any idea of the imm value of 'lte lligent, physical, mental and moral training, on the ch ac tc r of which it is not too much to say that the future gel ra tion mainly depends.

Ma ny mothers having purchased the most comfortable pp 1mbulator, a swe e t little cot, fire guard and other safe ty de Ic es for the prot ection of their children, are content that th , have done everything possible.

Many fathers in addition to providing the Family Castl e and its upkeep, take great care in seeing his children ar we ll educated, properly clothed and encourages mem be rship of various sports clubs, are also content that th ey h ave well provided for all forese e n dangers, but what ab ou t the unforeseen dangers?

With these we propose to deal, and with the provisions wh ic h may be made to meet them.

I n these days of speed, accidents cannot always be av o de d even in the best of regulated families. Space only permi ts us to deal very briefly with a few.

In the home it is impossible for parents to be always by the side of their children, and in a very short space of time much can happen. Children can easily fall from their cot or trip themselves into the fire, climb on a chair and put their hand through the window or fall in such a way as to cause themselves much bodily harm.

In the presence of a parent a child can easily upset the hot contents of a cup or other vessel over itself.

Adults may easily miss a stair and fall from top to bottom, accidently catch their clothes alight, slip on a mat on a polished floor, a ceiling may fall on them, become ill in the bath, upset a kettle of hot water over their feet and many other small and larger accidents to cause them bodily harm .

If we exclude accidents, how many men and women could give six important points of health s i e. , cleanliness, proper food, clothing, air, rest and ex ercise.

The bodies of human beings are frail compared with other worldly things and disease has a dangerous pOWEr over them. This is more so in the case of children owing to the closer union between the parts, diseases spread more rapidly from one to another. A trival symptom may be the precursor of a serious disease just as an apparent trival accident may, if neglected, lead to life long deformity.

What perc entage of the popUlation of our great Empire would know what to do in case of accident or sudden illness in the home. Many may state that they would immediately fetch a doctor. This of course is the right 2nd proper thing to do but doctors are not always waiting behind their front doors. Some are able to obtain medical aid at once but in others the doctor may be visiting his patients and therefore time is likely to elapse before medical aid is obtained. What is to be done in the meantime? Is th e unfortunate victim of disaster, man, woman or child to be allowed to suffer owing to the lack of knowledge on the part of those present?

It is therefore the moral duty of every adult member of the household to possess a knowledge of First Aid and Home Nursing, there being no excuse for a lack of this

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knowledg e as it can be obtained by all persons in all stages of life by study and payment of a small sum.

The St. John Ambulance Association are running classes all the year for men and women, and the Secretary at St. John's Gate , would, we know, be glad to forward particulars of classes held (rom time to time.

There are many people who bless the days during which they gained their knowledge of First Aid and Home Nursing, because it has not only been possible to render aid to others, but has served them well on many occasions when those most dear to them have needed immediate aid.

It is well known that the next best thing to absence of body in any accident is presence of mind. Failure of presence of mind at a critical moment may be followed by disastrous consequences.

Knowledge, howt ver, is a great source of presence of mind, and here, distinctly, knowledge is power.

Knowledge to be powerful must be maintained, and having gained a knowledge of First Aid and Home Nursing the next best thing to do is to retain that knowledge and power by joining the ranks of the St. John Am bulance Brigade which provides continuous practice.

For these reasons all citizens of our great Empire will be able to put into practice the old adage that' A stitch in

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The Orand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Chancery of the Order, St. fohn's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E. C. I. Novembet 25 th , I9 2 7·

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Life Saving Awards of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem have been awarded to the fullowing, for conspicuous gallantry in saving life at imminent personal risk :Silver Medal.

Lieutenant G. F. Bain Sm ith, I.A A.C. Bronze Medal.

Charles George Moore, Gardener, Caterham

The following awards have been made in connection with the Disaster at the Marine Colliery, Cwm, on March 1st, I9 2 7 :-

Appointed a Serving Brother oj the Order of St. John.

Edwin Turner Hale, L.R.C.S. Cold /Vledal.

Hubert McVicar Silve r ilfedal.

Captain Joseph MacLeod Carey

Bron z e Medal.

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David Rees Davies

David Evans

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Certificate of Honour.

Baden William Forest

David Griffiths

Phillip Thomas Jenkins

Major James Ramsay Notman Kirkwood, D S.O.

Richard Simpson

Henry Evan Thomas

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Thomas Joseph Brown

David Lewis Davies

Elias James Lewis

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THE railway ambulance centre secretaries met in Lvndon on November 2nd and discussed inter alia, the cond tio ns for the Inter -Railway Ambulance Competition 1928

We understand that the preliminary competit lc for ungrouped railways and joint railways will be held St. John's Gate on April 20th next. The team obtainin the first prize in this contest (or If more than nIDe teams participate the teams obtaIning first and .second pl ace s) will teams from the four large railway groupsLondon, Midland and Scottish LondoD and Xorth· Eastern j Great Western and Southern -( two fro m each group) in the final competition on May 15th and 16t h. Individual tests will be imposed on th(! form er day at St. John's Gate, where the proceedings WIll be in pnvate. The team tests will be taken at the Conn aught Rooms on the latter day to which as usual, the pJblic will be admitted_

Practical First Aid and Home Nur s ng (By Question and Answer )

Arranged by l\lajor S. T. BEGGS, M.D., D.P.H. (CIJ17ti nu ed from page I2J.)

BURNS, SHOCK, Los s OF CONSCIOUSNESS, CHOKI (', SUFFOCATION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, i'ROST-HITK, FOREIGN BODIE

Q -Explain how severe burns are dangerous to life.

A-Severe burns cause serious constitutional disturb anc es and shock.

Q - What is the immediate treatment for severe burn

A-(I) Remove the burnt clothing; (2) as the dang er to life in severe burns comes from shock, apply treatme n for shock; (3) apply antiseptic oily dressings.

Q- What are the points to be aimed at in dressing burns ?

A-Protection of the injured SUrfaces from the air and relief of pain.

Q-How is this to be accomplished?

A ·-By removing burnt clothing; never attempt to pull It off, but cut it. The burnt surfaces may be dressed wit h lint covered with aseptic vaseline or boric acid ointment, enve loped in cotton-wool and put in the position most comfortable to the patient.

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() -What are the dangers in the subsequent treatment of burns ?

A-The chief danger is sepsIs and its results, the formation of disfig uring 'lnd deforming scars, and inflammatory affections, su ch as pneumonia.

Q -How is the dressing applied for burns of the face ?

A-A mask of lint or linen, in which holes are cut for the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Q -How are scalds produced, and how are they to be dealt wi th?

A-Scalds are caused by the application of hot fluids to the body and are treated on the same lines as burns.

Q-H ow should a case of suffocation from swallowing very ho water, or from the inhalation of steam, be treated ?

A-Apply fomentations to the front of the neck, from the chin to the top of the breast-bone. Keep the patient sitting up an giv e ice to suck.

()-D efine shock.

A-S hock is a condition produced by any severe injury or em oti onal disturbance; the result of pain, or of injuries.

Q- Give the symptoms of shock.

A- The sufferer becomes pale and cold, lies in a semiconscious and helpless state, face pinched, lips ashy, temperatur e sub- normal, pulse feeble or almost absent. Breaks into a cold sweat, and may have fits of shivering.

() -D escribe the treatment of shock.

A-Plac e the patient lying down with head low. Restore warmth to the body by warm bed·clothing, hot-wa1er jars to the extremities, or the application of a mustard-poultice over the hea rt. Administer hot drinks and stimulants.

Q -What precaution must be taken in giving drink and stimulants to a patient suffering from shock ?

A-Tak e car e that the patient is conscious enough to swallo\\

Q- What is the caus e of insensibility or loss of consciousne:.:'

A-Damage to or interference with the action of the brain.

Q -How may the causes which produce insensibility arise :-

A-(r) By pressure on the bra in, as when bleeding takes place Within the skull; (2) by actual damage to the brainsubstance, as results from a blow on the head, from a fracture of th e skull; (3) by interference with the circulation of the blood within the brain, as when suffocation occurs in a room contai ning coal-gas. or other poisonous gases,

Q- Describe the treatment for insensIbility.

A-S end at once for medical assistance. Lay the patient on hi s back, if the face is flushed keep the head high; if pale, keep the head low. Loosen all tight clothing round the neck, chest or stomach. If tbere is inclination to vomit, place the head on one side. Avoid all crowding round the person and adrr_it free access of fresh air. Give no food nor stimulants.

-W hat is understood by concussion ?

A-C oncussion is a variety of shock caused by injury to the brai n, generally from a blow or fall on the head.

Q- 'W hat is the treatment for concussion?

A- The treatment is as for shock, but stimulants are not to be given.

Q-H ow is a fainting fit distinguished?

A.-B y the patient falling down in a helpless condition, gener ally insensible, without convulsions. The face and lips are pal e and the surface of the body cold, often covered with a clamm y perspiration.

Q-How would you treat a fainting fit ?

A-Lay the patient on his back witb his head low, and loosen the clothes about the neck and chest. Sprinkle cold water on the face and neck. Apply smelling-salts to the nose, a,nd, when the patient is able to swallow, administer stimulents. Fre sh air is a necessity.

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him biting his tongue by placing something between his teeth as a gag. Employ only sufficient restraint to prevent him injuring himself.

Q-How would you recognise that a patient who falls suddenly insensible is suffering from an apoplectic fit?

A Apoplectic fits occur In elderly persons. The patient falls suddenly insensible. The face is red, the breathing loud and snorting, and the pupils of unequal size.

Q-Describe the treatment for an apoplectic fit.

A-Raise and support the head and upper part of the chest. Loosen the clothes about the neck. Apply cold water to the head. Do not give stimulants.

Q-Describe the treatment for sunstroke.

A-Carry the patient at once into the shade or the cool est, available place. Provide plenty of fresh air. Raise the head and remove the clothes from the neck and upper part of the body. Douche the head, neck, chest, and spine, or the whole body with cold water. Avoid crowding round the patient. Do not give stimulants.

Q-Describe the treatment for a drunken fit.

A-Place the patient on his side with head slightly raised, and do not allow h i m to lie on his back, nor on his face. Remove all constrictions from the neck and induce vomiting.

Q-Describe the general symptoms of suffocation.

A- Violent attempts to breathe ; star ing eyeballs; distended veins in the neck; purple countenance; convulsive movements of the body.

Q- What is the cause of choking ?

A-Pieces of meat, coins, false-teeth or any other body lodging over the entrance to the wind-pipe, and causing obstruction to respiration.

Q -How would you treat a case of choking?

A-Treatment must be prompt. Forcibly open the mouth and pass the forefinger to the back of the throat and book up the obstructing body. I n the case of children, hold up by the legs and thump the back between the shoulder-blades. Send for a medical man at once.

Q-Give the treatment of gas poisoning.

A-Remove the person into the fresh air, and at once restore breathing by artificial respiration.

Q-Describe how you would proceed to rescue a person from fire.

A-(l) Before entering a building on fire, tie a wet handkerchief over the nose and mouth. (2) Take off any superfluous clothing, and have a bucket of water thrown over one.

Q -What is the immediate treatment of a case of electric shock ?

A-Get the sufferer away from the electric cable.

Q -What different methods should be tried to free the patient from the electric cable ?

A-A dry wooden broom-handle may be used to push the person away from the contact: or an empty india-rubber tobacco-pouch may be improvised as a glove. A coat held by the sleeves, or a belt may be thrown over the head or round the body of the victim to drag him away from the contact.

Q-After freeing the patient from the cable, what should be done?

A-The general treatment for insensibility must be carried out, and artificial respiration begun i f breathing has ceased; any burns being left for treatment until the shock has been overcome.

Q-What are the symptoms of frost-bite ?

A-The part tingles and becomes blue; and, In severe cases, white and painless.

Q-Describe the treatment for frost bite.

A-Rub the affected part with snow or cold water, avoiding taking the patient into a warm room until the part has been thoroughly, but gradually, thawed.

Evan Evans

Jack G riffi ths

Charles Lee

Frank Percival Hann

Q

-How should the dressing be applied ?

A-The dressing is applied in a number of strips in tead of one large piece.

Q- What is the treatment for an epileptic fit ?

A-Lay the patient on his back with his head slightly raI sed; loosen the clothes about the neck and chest, prevent

Q ·-\Vhat precaution must be observed in carrying out the treatment?

A-All application of heat should be avoided.

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Q-D escr ibe the general treatment for foreign body in the eye.

A-Prevent the patient rubbing the eye, and carefully examine it in a good light. If "isible, it may be removed by brushing it away with the folded corner of a handkerchief.

Q -What methods may the patient himself adopt to rid the eye of a foreign body.

A-(I) Blowing the nose violently several times, at the same time looking downwards and inwards. (2) Immersing the face in water and at the same time opening the eye and moving it. (3) Smelling ammonia to cause a free secretion of tears.

Q-If a piece of grit, cind er, or iron become embedded on the surface of the eye, how would you deal with the case?

A-The eye should be filled with olive oil, and a pad of cotton-wool or folded handkerchief bandaged gently over it.

Q-Describe the treatment for lime in the eye.

A-Fill the eye at once with olive or castor oil. Remove the pieces of lime as quickly as possible; but make no attempt to p ick off any particles which have become adherent. Or the eye may be bathed with a warm solution of vinegar and water ( two table-spoonfuls to a pint).

Q- What precaution must be taken in deaiing with a foreign body in the ear ?

A- ever attempt, when the foreign body cannot be seen, to probe for it, or syringe the ear. Pour in ol iv e oil to float it out.

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

ONE of the most popular of G.W.R. divisional ambulance

Mr. F. S. Bolton, of the Birminghlm (No. J 2) DiVISion, bas bee n compelled to resign office, on account of promotlOn 1Q the G. W. R. service. Mr. Bolton has been a particularly energetic and enthusiastic ambulance a gre.at of and in his early days dlstmgmshed himself 10 competItions. He is a Serving Brother of the Order of St. John, a quarter-century m t: dallist of the G. W.R., and has held the Birmingham divisi?nal since 1915 during which p e riod he has displayed exceptlOnal organising ability in the discharge of his duties.

Mr. Bolton has been appointed Yardmaster at Oxley Sidings, and the duties of divisional s':cretary for the Birmingham Division are being taken over by Mr. C. H. Overbury, of the Divisional Supt.'s office, Birmingham. as from Dec e mber 1St. Mr. Overbury's name has been known in ambulance circles on the G.W.R. as long as there has been a G. W R. Ambulance Centre. He, too, is a Serving Brother of the Venerable Order and a quartercentury medallist of the G W.R.

PLYMOUTH.

Sir Frederick Winnicott was present at a gatheling of ambulanc.e workers in the Y.M.C.A. Hall, Plymouth, on th e e venmg of November 23rd, and distributed awards gained in the recent Examination. In doing so he remarked upon the good work which was being carried on in connection the ambulan ce movement and congratulated the reCIpients of awards upon their success.

Mr. E. H. Dannett presided over the large gathering and during the course of the evening Mr. R. G N odd er (divisional ambulance secretary) gave a resume of the wor k in the di vision, and said that the new session had opene d with the brightest prospects.

Mr. J. P. Pippett, the class secretary, also address ed the meeting and spoke of the keen interest taken in ambulance work by the directors and officers of th e Company.

Th e Riviera or c hestra and several artistes contribut ed to a musical programme which was much enjoyed by tho se present.

It is announced that Sir Frederick Winnico tt is pr esenting a trophy to the Plymouth Division for comp etiti on among beginners) teams in the G. W. R annual contests MALVERN.

On the ev e ning of November 20th, in the presenc e of a large assembly at the Beauchamp Hotel, Dr. Frank L N e wton was m3.de recipient of the Honorary L fe Memb ership of the Venerable Order of St. John of Jeru salem. granted on representations made through th e G.W. R. Ambulance Centre.

The presentation was made by Mr. W. E Hut, Divisional Supt., Worcester, who paid high tribute to Dr. Newton's services to the ambulance movement at Malv ern for a number of years.

Dr. Newton, in r e turning thanks for the honour c onferred upon him, spoke in high t e rms of those who h ad been associated with him in the promotion of first aid knowledge and expressed gratitude for their assistance.

Tne proceedings took th <> form of a smoking conc ert. Mr. R. W. Higgins officiated as chairman and gave so me interesting facts respecting the growth of the ambulan c movem ent in the Great Western Railway.

GLOUCESTER

The G W R t eam was plac e d first by the judges in th e annual cont e st at the 0 d Corn Exchange. G louceste r, on Nov em ber 28th, for the" City" Chllleng e Shield, wh n Mr. A Washhouse, J unr, and was support ed by the City mt:mb e r ( Col. T. N. Horlick, M.P.), the May or and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Matthews), the HI gh Sheriff (Mr. A. and others.

The result was : -G.W.R, marks ; City Brigad e, 204; L.M.S ., OLher competing teams \\,=re " Atlas," II B lue -tax i," " \Vogan Works," and Police.

The trophy was pres en t e d by the Mayor, who mad e special mention of th e valu e of first aid knowledg e at th e present time in saving and alleviating buffering CHELTENHA :\f.

The annual cJmp : tition for the "John Player " challenge shield tood place before a large and keenly int erested company at the B :nnington Hall on the evening of November 30th.

The adjudicators were Dr. J. Allman Powell and Dr. Conder and Mr. E. T. Davies (Asst. Divisional Engineer ). The president of the G. W.R. Corps presided ov e r t he gathering and had the support of a number of local office rs of the railway.

The "C" team, captained by Mr. H. Jenkins, was declared the winner, and the captain also obtained fir st position for individual wurk, after a tie with Mr. A . Miller but by the rules of the contest the individual went to the latter.

The trophy and prizes were presented by Mr. E A. Chapman , District Goods Manager, who also distributed a number examination awards.

December, 1927 -FIRST

The proceedings were enlivened by 3n excelle nt pro · gramme of vocal and instrumental music.

TONDu.

There was a large gathering at the L1ynfi Arms Hotel, Ton du, on November 17th, when the award s of the Order for 1926-27 were presented.

The chairman was Mr. J. H. B. Cooke (locomotive fore man, Tondu, and President of the Class), and among t ho se present were Dr. J. Edmund Thomas, J.P., Bridgend (Su rgeon Examiner), Dr. J. T. Jones, Aberkenfig (Class Sur geon instructor), Messrs. F. G. Wainwright (Supt., Car diff Division, G.W.R.), C. T. Cox (Assistant Supt.), G H. Davey (Divisional Ambulance Secretary), E. J. Colema n (Station Master, Tondu), W. H. P e tty (Di strict I nspe ctor, G.W.R), J. Hopkin and H. Hill, Tondu. The toast of the e.vening "Toe G W.R. Safety and First Aid 1\1 o vement" was proposed by Mr. Joseph Rollings (Class C'lairman), and was ably responded to by Mr. G H. Dave y who made an urgent appeal to all to further the prog ress of this worthy movem e nt

Dr. W. E. Thomas on behalf of the St. John Amb ulance Association (Pri ory for Wales) presented to D J. T. Jones, the Class Surgeon Instructor, a certificate of hono rary life membership of the Order, in recognition of h many years of valuable service in giving instructions to the class. Dr. Jones suitably responded to what he termed a \e ry great honour conferred upon him, of which he was very proud, and would always cherish.

After presenting the awards, Mr. Wainwright addressed th t gathe ring with a very able speech in which he congratul ated all those responsible for the class.

Inspector Petty urg e d the members to enter for competitio n. He was certain as an old member of the class, and therefore knowing what he was saying that nothing co ul d stop thpm bringing off victory. Dr. Thomas said it wa s a great pleasure for him to be among his friends once more, he r e called that it was forty years ago that he started th e first ambulance class in Tondu, and was very glad to see that his efforts we re not in v a in, by the large gathering pr se nt, and hop ed to be at a similar function next year, and for many years to come, and see more and more p res nted with a wards.

Road Service.

\\' L have received a letter from the Corps Supt. of the Nt.w castle-on-Tyne C')rps r e lating to th e article which appe ared in the last issu e, on the Shdfield City Ambulance Boxe s. He points out that we are mistaken in believing that Shffi e ld is the first city in the country to take full adva ntage of the organisation of the S J .A B., mentioning that a similar organisation has been in existence and in opera tion in N e wcastle for the last 18 months.

We have no desire to enter into a controversial L:ch nical point, but the facts are these :-When the Newcas tle Scheme was organised, a small grant was made by the Watch Committee in respect of the first 30 cupboards ins talled. Subsequently the whole of the Police Boxesove r 50 in number wue equipred, though no further grant ha s yel: been received. The Sheffield Corps claims that the y received no grant from their Watch Committee and hav e undertaken the whole of the financial responsibility, the y therefore claim that theirs' is the first city to take ad vantage of the organisation of the S J.A.A.

From our point of view the question seems to be Im material. Both Corps are doing excellent work and we h ope others will emulate their example.

Ai D.- 157 Officers' Training Course.*"

Org-anised for Officers and Members of C en tral Area No. (Prince of Wales ') District, Sf.A.B. (Continued from page I37.)

LECTURE No.6. ADMINISTRATION OF A DIVISION. By

N. CORBET FLET CH ER, M.B., M.R.C.S. Assistant Commissioner, Central Area, \ I District.

THE Brigade is a civilian body organiSEd for civilian emergencies. In London the call for such service is mainly for Public Duties in street, open space, theatre, and other places where crowds collect, whereas in th e Provinces the work often centres eitbtr round the motor ambulance and invalid transport or round the medical comforts depot which supplies articles necessary for nursing poor patients in their homes.

The strength of the Brigade is the Divisional unit; and whenever a unit fails to function properly, injury is done to the whole organisation. It is, therefore, wise to consider the administration of a Division, and Especially so in Central Area which since 1923 has increased from IS Divisions with 483 members to 25 Divisions with 1,200 members. OF ADMINISTRATION.

Administration signifies "management as steward or deputy" and txplains well the structure of the Brigade, in which each officer is deputy for his (or her) seniorAmbulance Officer for Divisional Supt., Divisional Supt. for Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner for Commissioner, and so on.

The administration of a Division requires (rom all its members continuous striving after personal efficiency, on which rests the ability of the Brigade to serve the public in times of accident and sudden illness. To this end Brigad e R"'gulations (par. 70) lay down that "it is the business of every member to see that his (or her) record is kept properly)); and for tbis reason the Chief Commissioner urges that, at end of each year, B. F.1. should be posted on Divisional Notice Board before being submitted to Headquarters.

In this connection it is worthy of notice that, as the obj e cts of the. Brigade are five in number-Public to be attended, Reserves for Public Service to be organised, Advancement of means of rendering First Aid to be studied, Combination of personal efforts to b e. considered, Transport methods to be mastered (P R.A C. T.), s:::> there are five points in Brigade tfficiency-Drills kept, Reexamination passed, Inspection attended, Efficiency of individual and Duty certified as satisfactory (D.R.I E.D.).

DIFFICULTIES IN ADMINISTRATION.

In the administration of a Division there 3.rC! many difficulties, among which opposition to discipline, drill, and uniform sometimes figure prominently to-day, as indeed they have since the formation of the Brigade. Further, since Regulations depute individual responsibility to every grade of officer, some Divisional Supts. translate thi'5 power as "individualism l) (tlJat is, "independent action as

• This seIies of lec ures when completed will probably be available in pamphlet form.

opposed to co-operation ") and marvel becaus.e failure ensues. There is, therefore, no room for autocratic. in a Division or other section of the Brigade, whlch lS a voluntary organisation and the "one-man ambulance" always results in disaster. From this it that. no cut and dried scheme is (or can be) s e t out m. RegulatlOn.s for administration of all Divisions, and that m each umt (area and section) scop e is allowed for varyin.g metho?s suitable to various conditions, provided that certam essentlal principles are obs erve d

SUCCESS IN ADMINISTRATION

The successful Division is perhaps comparable to a happy family, in which Surgeon and Superintendent represent the parents, Committee the nurse, and each a child who has his (or her) right and proper place 10 the home. If this comparison is acc epte d, then is " M.A." because he is responsible for Medlcal Admmlstration the Supt. is" D.A.D.D.l.E." because to his charge are committed Drill, Administration, Duties, Dress, Instruction (with Surgeon) and .a nd the mittee plays the part of nurse to Dlvlslon b e cause It "voices the opinions and wishes" of its charges, and does not interfere with matters und e r parental control.

For succ e ss and happiness within a Division, therefore there are three e ssentials-a good Surgeon for tuition, a good Superintend e nt for executive command, an? a good for general affairs. A good Surgeon lS usually found at Divisional Headquarters on Drill Nights, even though for professional reasons his vis.it is .brief.. A g?od Superirtendent is. always pr.esent on DrIll lS and en thusiastic m his dutI es and responslbIlltles, attentive to Brigade correspondence, and consid erate to those under his command, and to those of superIor rank. A good Committee should have som e CO.mmittees repn sentative of rank and file for soclal func.tlOns! &c., meet at regular intervals (preferably on Dlghts) discuss problems freely, and have as ChaIrman ltS Surgeon who is senior member of Division Experience teaches that such meetings are often best held at residence of Surgeon who can thereby part all disc?ssions with little or no disturbance of hls professlOnal dutles, and that they provide a free vent for grouses and grumbles which consequently disappear.

As contributory cause of success and happmess withm a Division th e wise choice of Officers occupies a prominent place. Those nominated for Divisional offices should not only be experts in their particular duties, but also to the majority of members The Secretary advlses members of "Drills, Practices, and M ee tings," keeps certain books-Minute, Occurre nce, Returns of Drills and Duties and Records (M. O. R. R.) and prepares returns. The Storek ee pe r keeps stores and equipment " in clean and proper condi.tion, ready immediate use or inspection" together wlth accurate lists thereof. The Treasurer keeps Cash Book and prepares Annual Accounts. Additional to the four books for which Secre tary is responsible there are four more in Divisional charge-Brigade Regulations, Divisional Rules, Cash and Store (B.R.C.S.). (To be concluded).

Leicester clearly contains its ful.l share of am bulance men. At the annual socIal and presentatlOn of awards in conn e ction with th e Leiceste r corps of the S.J.A.B. this month, no fewer I7 g.old medals for IS years of proficient s er vice and m addltlOn I gold bars, e ach bar meaning an additional five years' serVlce.

1927

St. john J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

NOVEMBER, 1927.

The Sub-Prior, aCling on beha H of H.R.H the Gra nd Prior, has been please d to sanctIOn appoIntment of Frederick Sprawson as County Commissioner Somers et, No.2 District, vice Lieut.-Col. A. Cary, T.D , resigned OW Ing to ill· health.

The Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE CORPS SURGEON.

NO.4 DI STRICT. ,

William Joshua Cowan, M.R.C.S., L. R.C. P , Ellesmere Cor ps, 2 TI.27

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

NO.2 DI STRICT.

Ambulance Officer G eor ge Thomas Usher, City of Bris tol Corps, -+ I I.27

TO 13E DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No 2 DISTRICT

Madeleine Stuart Baker, Bath Nursing Division, q I O.2, , C e cil Heygate V ernon, 11. B., B.Ch., L.R.C ., F.R.C.S , Bournemouth Post Offi c e D IVI SIOD, 11.1 I 27

Henry Gordon Poles, M.R.C.S., L.R C.P ., Bourne End D VI10.1 I,2 7

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

John Henry M:B, Ch B ., D.P. H., Edgba ston Nursing DIVISion, BlrmlOgham Corps, [ 7. 1 I.27

No ..j. DISTRICT.

Wilfred Watkinson, F.R C.S., Hayd ck DIVISion, 4· T 1. 27

George Richard Stephen 'v\ allIS, M.B , Ch.U ,Astley J:3rt dge Divis ion, Bolton Corps, 8. I 1.2 7

Arthur WillIam Lilley, North West DIVISIon, Manchester and Salford Corps, 19 1 [ 27

NO.5 DISTRICT

Norman Sinclair Hewitt, M.B., Ch.B York NurSIng DIVIS ion, 3. 1 1. 2 7 ...

Wilham Clifford Abell, Central D IVISion, Huddersfield Cor ps, 17. I 1.27

NO.6 DI STRICT.

Frank T a ndy Harrington, M.R.C.S L.R.C.P., North Shie lds Nursing Division, North Tyneslde Corps, 9 11 2 7

No. 12 ( IRI SH) DISTRICT.

Isabella Hogg Speedy, M.B., Ch.B., Alexandra Coll ege Nursing Division, 26.10.27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Cecil Hey g ate Vernon, M B., B.Ch., Bournemouth Posl O ffic e Division, I I. 1.27

Percy Thomas, Bourne End Division, 8.1 27

No. 3 DIS!RICT:

William Allen JennIngs, Ii oleshlll and Longford Divis io n, Warwickshire Corps, 3 1I.27

NO.4 DISfRICT. . .

Ambulance Officer Edward Cecil, Openshaw (G.C.R.) D IVI sion Manchester and Salford Corps, 21.11.27

Christopher Miller, Astley Bridge Division, Bolton Co r ps, 15 1 1. 2 7

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Ambulance Officer Herbert Edwin Godfrey, Westhoughton Division, Bolton Corps, 8 11.27

NO 6 DISTRICT.

Co r pl. James Huntley Nesbitt, Cowpen Colliery Division, 199. 2 7

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

E ve lyn BeSSie Barrett, City of Gloucester Nursing Division, 12.11.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Hel en Mary Argels, York Nursing Division, 3 1 I 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Margar et Bradley, Letchworth Nursing Division, 5011 27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER.

No. DISTRICT.

Corp I. Harry Richard Richards, No. 67 (Boro' of St. Pancras ) Division, 4.11.27

NO.3 ( WESTERN ) DISTRICT.

AI ed Bennett, BrIerley HIli Division, Dudley and District Cor ps, 13.11.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

WIllie Earnshaw, Brierfield Divis ion, IS. r 1.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Co pI. WIlliam Lee, Cowpen Colliery Division, 19 9. 27 o. 8 DISTRICT. Herbert John Grace, Brighton Division, 12. r 1.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFICER.

No. DISTRICT.

Ethel Annie Munt No. I2N (Wa tford ) Nursing Division, 11.11. 27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

1\1 .ry \Vdcox, City of Gloucester Nursing Division, 12.II. 2 7

Rc e Eleanor Alexander, ShIrley N ursmg Division, Southa mpton Corps, 4 11.27

NO 8 DISTRICT.

Els:e Thompson Gordon, Camberley and Windlesham Nursing DiviSion, 28.10 27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

EI ab etb Mary Wmt, Saxmundham Nursing D ivisio n, 4 11.27

Ro ie Favell, Letchwortb Nursing Division, 5. 1 1. 27

TO BE NURSING OFFICER.

NO .5 DISTRICT.

Al ert a Ferguson, York Nursing Division, 3 1 I. 27

T BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR CADETS.

No I DI STR ICT.

Berna rd Albert Reading, No. 25 (Ho msey and \Vood Green ) Divi sion, 8. I I 27

N O·3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Frede rick Thomas Whiting, Northampton H.Q.'s Division, J I.IO.27

N O·3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

A,thu r Henry Booth, Foleshdl and Longford Division. Warwic kshire Corps, 3 11.27

NO ,9 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Roy Gibbens, Launceston Division, 10. T1.27 TRANSFERRED.

N O.6 DISTRICT.

Amb ulance Officer J Bateman from Earle's Shipyard Division t o Earle's Melton Division, 19 11. 2 7 NO·9 DISTRICT.

Cad et Officer W. T. WIlks from Cambome Division to P enzance Division, 2 [1.27

TRA NSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. No. 5 DISTRICT.

Supt. L. A. Hallam, Nottingham City Division, 24.10 27 No. 9 DISTRICT.

La dy Supt. M. H. Jane, Torquay Nursing Division, 245. 27

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RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. I DISTRICT

Lady Cadet Officer H. M. Minton, Finsbury Nursing Division, 18 11.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Supt. A. Halliwell, Wesrhoughton Division, Bolton Corps, 18 II 27

Supt. H. Flood, Warrington H Q.'s Di vi sion, 18 11.27

Supt. J. T. Grundy, Astley Bndge Divis ioo, 18.11. 27

Divisional Surgeon A. E. McKenzie, Wldnes Division, 24 1 1.27

No.6 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon J. Harrison, N orth Shields Nursing Division, 12. I 1.27

No.8 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer E. Lambert, Guild(ord Nursing D ivi . sion, Guildford Corps, 15 11.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs;. Wame(ord, Torquay Division 2I.11.27

DEATH.

No. I DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. Mrs. Franklin, Finsbury Park Nursing Division

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Reserve Corps Officer Harrison, Preston 18. 11.27 DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Thurcroft Nurs ng- Division, 11.11.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Earles Melton Di visi on, 5. 1.27

No. 12 ( IRI SH) DISTRICT. St. James Gate Fire DiVision, 1.10.27

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED

AM BULANCECity of Bristol Corps, 14. 11. 27

NURSINGSouthampton Nursing DivisioD , 16.11.27

CADET rIVISION RE-NAMED.

Trafalgar Cadet Nurs ing Div ision re-named Hull Western Nursing Division

P. S WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner. GranO t>rlory of of Ulc t>ospllat O( S[. 30Dn of JelU541cm 111

'ttbe Sr. Jobn Bmbulance 18 rfg abe,

i'lUNCE OF WAUS"S OISTRICT.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. JANUARY, 1928.

January 1St, " 8th " 15 t h 22nd " 29th

No. 22 Division, Hosp it al Saturday Fund. ,,19 " Norwood. ,,23 " Lambeth. )) 25 Homsey and Wood Green " 28 Harrow.

Duty from 2 30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key (rom St. Jobo's Gate at 2 p.m. RESIGNATIONS.

The Acting .Chief Commissioner has accepted the resignation of Caplaln G. gerhold, D istrict Officer, who has been transferred to the Bngade Reserve, with effect from October 25 th , 19 27. Captain Gerhold resigned on account of ill-health and Post Office ambulance work.

The Commissioner thanks Captain Gerhold-for the work he ha<; done in the Di<;trir.t and his courtesy at all times.

The Chief Commissioner has also accepted the resignation of District Officer F. W. Cl fford, who has bf'en transferred to the Brigade Reserve, with effect from November 28th, J 9 27.

The Commissioner thanks District Officer Cliffnrd for the excellent work he has done for the District. The efficiency of the Western Area is largely due to his work.

The Commissioner regrets to announce that Corps Officer W. Godden of the South Metropolitan Gas Co Corps has been compelled to resign owing to continued ill-health. The Commissioner and his staff hopes that the rest from active dut es will help Mr. Godden to regain his good health.

WEARING OF MEDALS 0 GREAT COATS BY NURSING DIVISIONS.

Will .) fficers and members in charge of Nursing Divisions please note that Medals or R ibbons are not to b e worn on Great Coats.

PUBLIC DUTY OFFICER.

The Chief Commissioner has approved of the transfer from the Eastern Area of Captain W. Goodley, M.C., who will proceed forthwith to take over the work of Public Duty Officer.

All communicat ions by Ambulance Divisions on Public Duty or Local Duty should in future be addressed to Captain W. Goodley, M.C Public Duty Officer, No. District, St. John ' s Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C I.

PUBLIC DUTY.

The Commissioner wishes to take this opportunity of thank i ng all officers and members of the District for the very splendid manner in wh ich they went out on duty on November 9th and Ith last. The duties were particularly heavy durin g th is period, and the work done by the D istrict was very efficiently and satisfactorily carried out. The co -operat ion of all ranks was much appreciated.

BADGES OF RA N K.

Officers are reminded that Badges of Rank are to be worn on the shoulder straps of officers. No Brigade or Prince of Wales' District are to be worn on the ov ercoats of officers.

DISTRICT ORDERS.

The Commiss ioner hopes that District Orders will be read to the DIVISion on receipt of same, and that the Divisional Secretary will place one on the Divisional Notice Board, so that they can be read by all members of the D iVis ion.

Or FICERS ANNUAL DINNER.

The Comm iss ioner would like to place on record his appreciat ion of the great success of the Annual Dinner, whIch took place on Saturday, December yd, at the Great Central Hotel. There were 230 guests present, and the evening was a happy nne and came to an end al l too quickly: The CommisslOner thanks all officers for their co-operation on this occasion, and especially the Dinner Secretary, Captain L. L. Franks.

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

The annual Officers Dinner and Dance was held at the Great Central Hotel on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, and was presided over by the Commissioner, Lieut.-Colonel F. A. Brooks, M D. This gathering was one of the successful by the district, the 230 officers and their guests a most enj oyable evenmg. The m anagement was 10 the hands of Captain L. Franks, and he IS to be congratulated on the able way in which he studied everyone s comfort.

Amongst those present were :- Major-General Sir Percival and Lady WIlklOson, Lady Perrott, R. R C., Lieut.·Colonel H. S. Turnbull-CommissIOner of Police, City of London, Major Tomlin-representing Metropolitan Police, Viscountess Mount·

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O B E, Colonel King, Colonel Moore, C M G , D r Vernon Davie5, M .B Mr. Langley Jones, Mr F ncham, M aj or Darvill Smith, C.B E., Ma or Montressor, M C., Dr Art h u r Mac-Fadden, C B , Rev. Pennington B ic kford, Major Hoss a ck Colonel Airev. Councillor F. Sandford Dodd, O B E., D r : Audland, M.B E. the course of the dinner Mr A Roth s orche st r a provided music.

After the loyal toasts, the Act i ng Chief Comm ss io n er Major-General Sir P. Wilk inson , proposed the to a st of Prince of Wales District, and in doing so referred to the fac t that Lieut.-Colonel Brooks was occupy i ng the chair, at th ei r annual gathering for the first time, and he was sure n obo dy devoted himself more wholeheartedly to the Order and Brig ad e than their Commissioner. He con g ratulated him on h av ing such a loyal body of men and women serving under him wh o carryon the work in the sp irit he would w ish He referr e d to the fact that the No I District had j ust concluded a mo nt h of strenous work embody in g the Lord M ayor s Sbow an d th e Armistice, and they had carried out the ir dut ies to the s at'sfaction of the authorit es, th is refle c ted on t he r e ffi cient training and knowled g e.

Lieut.-Colonel I3 rooks in resi'ond i n g, th a nked the C hie f Commissioner for his k nd words of en co ura g ement and he was pleased he thought so h ig hl y of the work of the d ist rirt. He pointed out that the distr ic t was in a very a c t ive state , fo r at the present time there were 30 classes be in g h eld, all of which were being conducted by sur g eons as a n i n s an ce of the importance attached to the i r publ ic duty work h e re fe ne d to the fact that on the o cc as ion of the L o r d Mayo r's Sh o w in 1887 , 24 men were on parade, wh il e i n 1927 S how the r e wer e 29 stat ons prov ided and 452 m en and w orr en on d u ty.

Dr Corbet Fletcher 10 s u bmitt n g the to a st o f the v isitors, said he was pleased to see so many g ue s ts and p art cu htly doctors present, i t showed that the Br iga de re cog n is ed he social side of the work, wh ic h was a n important fac t or, nd their c ordial relationsh ip with the pol ic e, w as eV iden c ed b y th e fact that Lieut -Colonel H. S. Turnbull, the Comm iss ion el of the City of London P ol ice, and Majo r Toml ns of the Merropolitan Pol ice were w ith them that even i n g.

Lady Perrott in respond in g s a id t h a d affo r d ed he r g ea t pleasure to be present she expla ined that she h a d re ce tly been vis t ing the country v ill ag es to ga in an i n sight IOta ambulance work in these rural area s , she c onclu d e d by say ng that the.y always looked upon o D is t ri c t as an i n spirati on Lieut -Colonel Turnbull also resp ond in g sai d th a t t he ( It y Police always appreciated the work of the S J A B, an d the y could not carryon without them, for a lthou g h the C it y Polle e were all trained in First A id, they had other work to d o on the occasions of public processions.

Dr. M acFadden , propo si ng the toast of the cha i r man, sai d that the Commissi oner had been a Br ig ade m a n for 20 od d years, and that he was a first class Br ig a de Offi c er, al \l'ays ready to sympath ly consider the compl ai nts of member s Lieut -Colonel Brooks proposed a vote of thank s to Captain Franks and Capta i n Goodley for the ex ce lle nt arrangements they had made for their enjoyment that e ve nm g At the conclusion of the dinner, danc ing was indulg ed ID until midnight.

N.C.O .' S CLUB.- The annual general meetin g will bp. held on Thursday, January 5th, 19 28 , at 7. 30 p.m. at W.H S & S. Club, II, Milford-lane, Strand, W C 2 N.C.O. s of the N o. District are cordially inVited to become members. Fu r th er particulars will be gladly sent by applying to hon. se c , Corpl. H. J. Palmer, 70, New ington Green-road, N. I.

The Brentford (54th) Division held their annual dinn er at the Royal Hotel, Hanwell, on November 22nd. Supt M ey.ers was in the chair. A presentation of a silver- mounted wa lk lDg stick was made to Dr. Ruxton and the Assistant CommiSS ion er for the western area, Mr S Warren, presented him wit h t h'! long service medal of the Order (IS years). For the firs t ti me cups and a shield were presented to wmners of competi t lO DS organised by the Division during the year.

De cember , I927. -FIRST No 3 District.

The annual dinner of the Headquarters Division was held at h e Headquarters, KIng -street, on Thursday, December 1St.

T h e cha r was taken by Assistant Commissioner F. Adnitt who was supported by C omm issioner W. Harvey Reeves' O.B .E., J.P., His Worship the Mayor CounCillor J. Rogers: Lt- Co l. Anderson, R.A . M . C ., Corps Surgeon H. F. P ercival, o B. E. Corps Supt. VV H. Percival the Chief Constable J. Wil lia mson, Esq., and several others.

T he cater i n g was in the hands of a capable Committee of mem b ers of the d iv sion under Pr ivate Walhngton and was all th at CJ uld be desired.

A toast list and i nstrumental and vocal programme follo wed after the to a st of the K mg g ven by the chairman.

T he popular Commiss ioner gave the toast of H eadquarters

D iyi sl? n., tou c hed on the advances made since he joined th is DI VIS ion 10 18 8 8. In those days it w a s usual to send men to L ondon to ass is t the M etropol itan Corps on such occas ons as L ord Mayor ' s Day, et c . I nval d transport was first carr ied ou b y means of stret c hers fo llowed l:>y wheel l itters and later by h ors e ambulan c es with i ron tyres ; to-day the country is cove red fr o m end to end by m o tor ambulan c es.

H e al s o ment ioned the need for more members joining

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parts of the town in addition to the County Cr icket Ground (where the school children ga ve a display of drill and dancing) and Abington Park (where sports, etc., were held afterwards) men and nurses being on duty all day. For these services a special letter of thanks was received from the Mayor and Educational Committee.

The Film of the Order was shown twice nightly during the week commencing October 3rd at the 1:'icturedrome, East Park Parade to good houses and was well received.

At the New Theatre, men and nurses are now on duty each night at both performances and the management have expresseJ their thanks for th is being done.

Juvenile organisat ons have been assisted by members who have them in first aid. The Divis ional Surgeon, Dr. H. F. PerCival, has been promoted to Corps Surgeon he is succeeded by Dr. Eric Shaw who has already made a very popular Officer.

In conjunction with the Chief Constable, First A id boxes are now belDg suppl ed and fixed at unct ions of main roads throughout the borough for use by the poltce and ambulance men. The strength of the D i vis ion has been mainta ned both in members and efficiency. The Mayor who replied to the toast of "The Visitors " sa id he looked upon ambulance men

The Officers Dinner, No. I District.

the l\I..H: H R. Provided sufficient names were given in, the Com mi SS Ioners hoped to arrange for a week s district camp to be he ld next year.

S peak ng of the e ffi cien c y of the Headquarter Division thiS h e said earned hiS very great respect and they might be proud of ItS record I t was the largest in the dlstn c t and he complImented the officers and members on the way t h ey ca r r ied out the ir duties for the benefit of suffering huma nt ty. He knew of no better example than that set by the of St John, and its members were better men for carryout Its work.

piv isional. Supt. Edwards in reply thanked the CommlSS lO ner for hiS words of appreciation and then gave a brief state m ent of the year s work.

T he past 12 had been very busy ones. In addition h e First Aid, NurslOg and Cadets Classes which had been there had been an increasing call upon members of the g ade for duties at demonstrations, fetes, etc., and men and hospital been on duty at all of these.

e c hief event was the VISit of H.R.H The Prince of Wales on J uly 7 th when First Aid Stations were formed in various

as part and parcel of the town s l ife, they were angels of mercy and in N orthampton there was a deep feeling of affection for the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

The mus cal programme was arranged by Ambulance Officer W. J. Ricks, and on the proposal of Am bulance Officer A Lloyd, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to h i m, also the Powell Instrumental TrlO, the Wantage Singers, Messrs. Greaves and Tarbox and all the voluntary helpers.

A most enjoyable evening closed by the company singing God save the King, at p m.

BIR M[N GHAM (N.C O' S CLU B).-The opening social of the season took place at the Ambulance Headquarters, Great Charles-street, on Saturday, November 19th. Notwithstanding a very wet night a very large number of N.C.O.'s and their wives and friends attended, and spent an enjoyable evening.

The Chairman (Corps Sergt.-Major Gregory ) in his opening remarks, spoke of the pleasure it gave h i m to welcome such a large number of N.C O.'s and friends who were interested in the ambulance movement. Another thing was, that these social functions bonds of brotherhood closer, and

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made members more like one big faT?ily. He also asked them to bear in m nd the children's Christmas party, the d3.te of which would be made known later.

A capital concert ( which had been arranged by Ser gt. Lowe, hon. sec. of the Clllb) then commenced, ea c h IteI? belOg received with well merited applause A remarkable was that with one exception all the "turns " we re prO Vided b'y Brigade men or the ir friends, wh ich shows the mterest there IS in the Ambulance moverr.ent The secretary his pleasure at see ing so many of h is l?r other N.C O. sand their wives It clearly showed that the SpIrIt of good con:radeship was still a factor in the corps. No better te stlmony could be pa id the Club, that with such a wretched night and so many counter attractions, such a number had attended the opening social of the season, It wo.uld encourage the Committee to greater efforts. To the artists, he asked them to accept the hearty and appreci':ltion of all for contributing to, and maklDg such an enjoyable e,:,enlng.

On behalf of the members, he expressed hIS pleasure at being able to welcome Corps Officer Kingsnorth, and hoped they would be honoured in a sim lar manner by the c orps staff at future social fun c t ions. In reply, C. 0 KlDgsnorth expressed his pleasure at being able to be amon g members of the Club and their wives, his ool.y regret belOg that he arrived late and missed part of a mUSical treat However, assured them that he should look .forward to the next SOCial function. He closed his remarks With a short talk on the work of tbe Birmingham Corps in general.

No. 6 District.

BLYT H -A very enjoyable Whist Dri ve and Dance, or ani sed by the local Voluntary A ld in Drill Hali, Blyth, by kind of the Terntonal Association, on Wednesday evenlOg, 7th There were about 173 present, among whom were Vlce-A.dmlral W. F Slayter C B., R.N (l ounty Controller for V.A D .) and Mr. Embleton (Assistant County Controller ) Both tlemen spoke a few well-chosen words about the movement the work of the Bl yth and Distnct V A. D. The pri zes were distributed by M iss M c Bean ( Commandant of the Newcastle Fnends' C'etachment), and Miss Park of the Gosforth Detachment). A hearty v'?te of thanks was g:lven to Sergeant Davey and his staff of WillIng who d Id so much towards making the hall look beaut Iful WIth fl a gs and other decorations. Sergeant Davey acted as M.C., ana B II 's Band gave an excellent programme. The refreshand pnzes were given by the Officers and members of the Detachment.

DEAN AND CH AP TER COLLIER Y Dr v ISION - The Annual Inspection of the D ,VISIon was held on S-tturday, December 3 rd in the CollIery Yard, when about 4 8 offi c ers and men paraded f r Inspection by Assistant-Comm Issioner F. P. Wilson. A 1 0 number of visitors were present, and the ar!e neral smartness of the Division gave great satlsfactl?n. an Ferryhlll Nursing Division paraded at the same tIme, and were inspected by Lady Officer, Mrs. R itson.

Immediately after the Inspections the party proceeded t o the village, where the men formed a Guard of Honour to Sir Holbery Mar}sforth, K C.B . C B E, the Managmg DIrector of Messrs. Bol <kow, Vaughan & Co., Ltd., the owners of the Colliery, who then opened th e door of the new Headquarters of the Ambulance DIvision WIth a gold key presented by the Colliery Manager, Mr T. E. Rutherford.

The Headquarters consist of a well-apPolOted hut for which the DiVISIon is finding the cost, and the members also laying out the grounds as Tenms Courts and Bowhng Green. h' h th

Mr. Rutherford presided at the meetmg w IC was en dd d by SIr Holberry and work of the S.J A. 8.. and a resse A' Wilson the Division w ere explalOed by SSlst.-< ommISSloner and Divisional Surgeon Farmer.

Assistant-Commissioner S. Embleton then asked Lady Mansford to present five Service Medals to Dr. Ambulance Officer Johnstone and members of the DIVISIon.

J ARROW.-According to a remark made by Divisional

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Supt. H. T. Hunting, the J arrow Division have been exp eri encing a '" red letter week-end. On December yd, memb ers of this and also the Hebburn DIVISion-to the number of ab out 50- visited the extensive works of Messrs. A. Reyrolle & Co the well-known elec trical e!3gineers of HebbuTO. Th e v isitors were provided With tea 10 the large canteen at th e ew Town Works where they were welcomed by Mr H. W. Clothier, managing director.

Mr. Clothier-who holds the rank of Corps Offi cer In the North Tynes ide Corps - saId .he had always n:ade a clos e study of ambulance work, and It wa3 With spe CIal plea sur e therefore, that he welcomed the members the an d Hebburn Divisions. In their they had In an engmee n.og form something which was aklO to the obje c ts to ambulance people gave their st udy Much of the work out by Reyrolles was in the dlrectlon of aCCI den ts and injuries in the electncal world , and their ele c t rIcal switchgear was competent to deal With tremendous forcts which might be let loose.if anyth ing went wrong wit h th e electrical plant, and theIr metal clad app a ratus was now spreading all o v rr the world and there were tar fewer ca ses of opt'ratOts and others be in g ele c trocuted Supt. IIu.ntm g of tbe Jarrow Division thanked Mr. Cloth er hIS fel.ow directors for theIr kindness in them to VISIt the wo,ks. The visit had been most interesting In s tru c tIve, a n d he had never had su c h an experien c e dUrin g the 27 year s he had been connected wi th ambulance work. He referred t? \fr. Clothier s active interest in work, and said It vas very gratifying that a n:anagmg dIre c tor of su c h a la rge and busy firm took su c h an Interest 10 am bulan c e affa lrs

On the Monday follOWIng this event, the I nspe c Ion of the Jarrow D Ivis ion was c arr ied by Dlstnct Offi c er R. Curry, M.S M ., the Parade-which lO c luded Cadets - n umbering about 100. The [nspection was su cc eeded by a le c tu re by Dr. O Netll on Germs and the resear c hes ma de by Dutch, German, Italian and B ritish . . The le c ur e was intensely mteresting and hearttly appre cI ated by th e members. The DIVIs on is fortunate 10 haVIn g se c ure d th e promise of weekly lectures by vaTlous med Ic al men In th e locality, the lectures to continue untt! Mar c h next.

SO UT H S H IEL DS.- To have rende r ed first aid in a ,out 3 000 cases is the d ist inguished re c ord of A mbu la n c e Oft cer Alan Trotter, who was presented With the d Iplom a of Se r ng Brother of the Order of St. John at a ?f aw arGs to members of the St. Hilda Coll iery preSided over at South Sh ields on November 5th by ChIef Const a ble S c ot t. On this occasion, the St Hilda D iVISion were the g uests of th e Tyneslde Sports Club, who a spe Cia l m tl-Jetr rooms in Bdth-street South ShIelds. The IOvltatlon wa s g yen in acknowledgement'of the rendered by the amb ul ne e men during SO\1th ShIelds Carnival Week.

Assistant CommiSSioner S Embleton, who made tb e presentations, saId the dIploma of Br other had awarded to Mr. Trotter for 14 years servIce 10 the Ord er, J ears of which had been as instructor, and also for brav ery at ihe Wall end Edward Pit explosion in 19l) On that oc caslO O he was in cbarge of the volunteer squads was the first uniformed man to go down the pit. Flv.e were killed, 10 injured and gassed, and five Without d he handled them all with four exceptlOns _ Mr. Tro tter IS :fso Cadet Captain in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps an d has recently been presented with the Certificate of Ment and Roll of Honour. th

Mr. Embleton made many dUrIn g e evening, and stated that since the. DIVISIOn was re-orgaDl sed 10 19 2 3 first aid had been rendered 10 about I,200 cases an d t hey had 76 men for first aid certIficates, 58 for vou ch ers, 44 for medallIons and 74 for labels. ____ __

No. 8 District.

GREETINGS.- The Commissioner desires to extend to all ranks of hIS District his best wishes for Christmas a nd the New Year. He trusts that the coming year will be a ha ppy and prosperous one to each one indiVidually.

District Orders Nos. J 10- 129 have recently Issu ed tf all units in the District. Any officer or member-m-cha rg e 0

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a D ivision who has not received copies should make applicat ion to the Acting District Secretary.

A Conference of Officers wlll be held at St. John's Gate on Saturday, January 7th next, commencing at 330 p.m. Road Service Scheme. The Commissioner still awaits retu rns from certain units in Kent and Sussex. The infol mat ion required is urgent, and it is hoped that those responsible will c omplete and forward the special form at the earliest possible date.

HE R TE BA Y. - The following are extracts from a report re , d to the Herne Bay Council by Councillor Cursons, M.B.E., he P resident of the Division ;-

During the quarter ended 30th September the motor ambula nce had carried 33 patients, seven of which were accident ca es The mileage c overed was 1,095 miles, and the petrol cons umpt on was 50 gallons - equal to 22 miles per ga llon

T i e total receipts ere £37 8 5. 2d., and the total expendIture was £ 34 J05. 6 d.

T he res ignation of Dr. R. C. T. Evans as Divisional Surgeen was notIfied With regret and that Dr. F. C. Cozens had been a ppointed Divisional Surgeon .

T he ambulance report, which was rece ived with mu ch appla u se , was adopted, and Councillor Cursons was congratulated t hereon

GRA \ ESEND AND N ORTHF LE ET. - The annual d inner of lh Di vi Si on wa s held on Friday, December 2nd Councillor J. -fu ntley, o f T orthfteet, o ccup ied tbe chaIr, and was supported b y a num b er of Counc illors of Gravesend and Northfieet, an d Lady D istr ict Supt. Mrs. Falwasser and the Acting Di s tric t S ecretary

M r. C oun ci ll o r Huntley thanked the Brigade for the benevol ent work it was carrying out in the town, and stated tbat t he servi c es and their sacrifices were fully appreciated.

Co un ci llor J. i c Clunn, in replying to the toast Di sio n, dId not heSitate to say that when the DIVISIon appt.al ed to the town for funds to build permanent headquar er s the resp o nse would be as great as in the past.

T he A c t in g D str ic t Se c retary in toasting the Corporations of Gra ve s end a nd Northfleet remarked that ., Knowledge is power" a nd " Money is everything. " [he Br igade to enlarge Its ph eres of a c tivities must ha v e both. In these days of spe d no town was complete without an efficient ambulance trar po rt s erv ic e and units of the S.J.A.B. In cases where the Mu n ic ip a l Author ities had been interested and helpful the ambula n c e services and the DIv ision were a credit to their towns. H elp from the public authorities act as a stimulant and tns p lres our members t.o overcome the many difficulties whi ch m ust always arise when the money to carryon is only obta na ble by the e fforts of the Brigade.

\1 rs. Falwasser replied stat ing that it was very encouraging 0 feel that the efforts of the Brigade and the Nursing DIVISIo n were so greatly appreciated as eVidently they were in Graves end and Northfleet. She thanked Mr. Brown, who propos ed the toast of the Ladies, and for all the kind things he had sai d about them.

Co uncillor McKen zie in his remarks stated that the S.J.AB h a d its foundations in the spirit of service towards the people.

Afterwards there were dancing, the duties of M C. being effiCien tly discharged by Mr. Amos Constant.

FOLK ESTON E. -The third annual dinner of the Division was he ld on 23rd November last. Supt. Boulton presided and was su pported by Divisional Surgeon Kmdness, Dr. J. N. Rublns Councillor J. Hanchard, G. Gurr, Dr. 'Volverson, and Divisio nal Secretary, Sergt. Easton.

An excellent programme of music was given during the evenIng and included numbers by the divisional band.

qo uncillor J. Handchard in proposing the toast of the DIVISIo n said the Order of St. John had a wonderful and meritor ious history. It had passed through many Vicissitudes an d it was worthy of them to preserve and carry torward that Order. He went on to say that "He could only nope that the ir O rder would flourish, and that the Folkestone Division Wo uld grow in importance and usefulness."

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Dr. Kindness in his remarks stated that any man could play first fiddle, the St. John Ambulance Brigade had been playlOg second fiddle for a very long tIme, and they had played It well. In many street accidents the men ot the Bngade had saved the doctor and they were doing a great work.

Supt. Boulton proposed, in well chosen words, the To a st of The MedIcal ProfeSSIOn, and Dr. Robins replied.

Councillor G. Gurr replying for the visitors congratulated the Division on the number of trophies ga ned.

Corporal J. Rumsey proposed the toast of "Fallen Comrades." In so doing he referred to the "Port " family which had three members mIssing and in memory of her sons the mother had presented a cup for annual compet i tion. Sergeant Easton toasted the Press.

G U ILDFORD. -All invalid transport work with in the borough of GUlldford and all accident calls are earned out by the Corps free of charge.

No. I (5. E. « C. R.) District.

Lieut.-Col. Murdoch, D.S 0., Pres ident of the Maidstone Division, made the presentation of awards gained during the recent Classes, on All Saints Day. He was supported by Divisional Surgeon H. Southey and Mr. B RvbblOS, Station Master, Maidstone. Several twenty-one year gold medals of the Centre were included. A tribute was paid to the work of Divisional Secretary J Setterfield, who has rel inquished his position.

The East Kent Area eliminating competition was judged at Ramsgate on November loth by Divi.5ional Surgeon A. C. White Knox, M.B, No. District. In the result Deal was placed first followed by Ramsgate, Folkestone and Dover Divisions.

On the evening of the same day Sir Cecil Hertslet, President of the Ramsgate Division, took the Chair at the annual distribution of awards to the Ramsgate and Canterbury Classes. Sir Cec il was supported by the Mayor of Ramsgate ( Councillor Lewelleyn ), Councillor Mrs. E. R. Dunn, Mr. W A. Brown, Divisional Commercial Manager, Dover, Mr. A. 'Ybite, D Ivisional Operating Supt., DovP'r, Mr. Station Master, Margate, DIVIsional Surgeon R J. ArchIbald, Corps Supt. S. Marsh, Ashford. DiviSIOnal Supt. G. R. Ramsgate, DiviSIonal Supt. 'V. Pocknell, Deal, and DIVISional Supt. G. Jordan, Folkestone

The Mayor distributed the awards, and also handed the " Dunn" Shield to the Deal team, and the" Murphy" Cup to the Ramsgate team. An enjoyable concert was presented and hea ty thanks accorded the Mayor and Sir Cecil Hertslet for theIr interest. Mr. White stressed the importance of first aid knowledge, and the high value placed on It by the Company ' s Officers.

The Ashford Corps area elIminating competition was held on November 12th. District Officer A. LarklOg, M.D., o. 8 District adjudicated. Division secured first position, Ashford Works DIVISion bemg second and only 14 marks behind. Admirable arrangements for the contest were made by Corps Officers Marsh and Henneker.

Alderman A. W. Lambert, who has again been elected Mayor of Deal, is an old and valued friend of the l,?cal D IVision. Councillor LJeweJlyn, Mayor of Ramsgate, paid the local DIVision there, the compliment of maKlDg his first visit of the civic year to their concert and inviting them to the Mayoral parade at 5t. Georges Church.

The Chatham and District Flag Day resulted in over £6 0 being divided between the Chatham and Gillingham units of the Bngade. This splendid result was to the wonderful enthUSiasm displayed by fflends of the DIVISion.

Victoria Division mourns the death of Private J Bromley who passed away on October 24th. He was a hardworking member, always ready to exert hImself for the Interests of the Brigade.

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Private S. Godwin, Hither Green Division, was buried on November 18th at Ladywell Cemetery. In addition to the family mourners, District Officer E. J. Frew, S B., represented the Commissioner. Divisional Supt. W. H. Smith, S B., Ambulance Officers Betts and Carpenter with a goodly number of the Division attended. Private Godwin this year secured the 21-year gold medal of the Centre.

Divisional Surgeon and Supt. D. G. Gordon, M.B., (Camberley) judged the area competition between Aldershot, Reading and Redhill Divisions on November 22nd at Aldershot. Redhill Division secured the right to proceed to the District Final. Assistant Commissioner B. Hemphrey, M.B.E, S.B., subsequently presided over an enjoyable tea-table conference.

The death of Mr. H. J. Bines, who retired from the position of Station Master at Margate some years ago, removes one who was a keen and valued supporter of the First Aid movement on the old S.E. & C.R.

Deep and widespread regret has been felt at the demise of District Surgeon T. Halliwell (Officer of the Order). In next month's issue we hope to publish an appreciation of his wonderful work for the First Aid cause.

No. 12 (Irisb) District.

A Sale of Work in aid of the funds of the Welfare Department was held at Headquarters, 40, Merrion-square, on December yd. The Sale was orgamsed by a committee of the staff officers and lady supts. and the members of the Welfare Committee.

In introducing Mrs. Sterling, wife of the American M!nister to the Irish Free State, who opened the Sale, the Commissloner, Sir John Lumsden, said that he was very glad to welcome Mrs. Sterling, who had so kindly come to open the sale.

Our welfare dinlng-room has been now open for three years, during which time about 800 destitute and expectant have been visited and received help of some kind at theIr confinements. Of these, 380 attended our dining-room for two months before and one month after the birth of the baby. Del!cate babies under a year requiring artificial feeding have had given to them whatever food has been prescribed by a mother, if the mother had been registered prior to their birth.

As. a number of those babies were found to be rapidly the mother ceased to get her dinners, the question of trymg to the mother for a longel period after her confinement, provided she nursed her baby, became a vital one, as the department could not afford to continue the issue of artificial foods. A week's dinner to a mother costs about 3s ., and for that sum both mother and baby are benefitted whereas the cheapest artificial feeding for a week is 4S., and only the baby benefits.

After much consideration of ways and means it has been decided to open a second dining-room at the Brigad e Hall on January I.st, 1928, and to keep all nursing mothers on until the baby IS three months old. Each woman will then be told that if the baby fails she is to report to us, and she will be sent to a doctor, and if he orders extra food his certificate and a letter from the department will be given to the mother to take to the Secretary of the Central Child Welfare Committee who will pass the baby on to the right quarter for the help.

We would like it clearly understood that Red Cross funds pay for cases of ex-Service women, but all civilian cases and adl?inistration expenses are the responsibity of the Brigade. ThiS costs at least £400 per annum, and it is to meet this expense that the sale has been organised.

Sterling declared the sale open, expressing her mterest ID the detaIls of the welfare scheme and her admiration ot the way in which it was carried out. I feel very honoured to be asked to open this sale, and I am quit e prepared now to cease talking and commence buying.

AI D.- December, 1927

The St. John Ambulance Brigad e Overseas.

THE Sub-Prior of the Order of St. John, acting on behal f of His Royal Highness The Grand Prior who is absent abr oad has approved the followlOg recommendations of Chap ter. General :-

That F. O. B'Ellison, M.D., be appointed Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Ceylon District, vice Dr G. Thornton, resigned.

That Major William H. Barrie, M.B., be appo inted Acting Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Ot ago Distnct, New Zealand. vice Col. W. J. Strong resigne d.

That Lt.-Col. G. H. Peacock, M.R.C.S , L.R.C .P., be appointed ActIng Assistant Commissioner in charge of th e Transvaal District, South Africa, vice Lt.-Col. F . H. Brennan, deceased.

The Chief Commissioner of tbe Brigade Overseas ha s sanctioned the following appointments, transfers to the Rese rv e and resignations during the month ot November, 1927 :Canada.

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

Toronto Transportation Commission Division-Ser gt J. Howard to be Ambulance Officer, 19 10 27 West Toronto Division-Staff.-Sergt. J. Macarthur to be Ambulance Officer, 1.827

New Zealand.

CANTERBURY A D W EST COAST DI STRICT

Timaru Nursing Division -Lady Ambulance Officer E. Strachan transferred to reserve, 6.1027 Christchurch Railway DIVision-F. J. Borrie, M.R.C S. , to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.2.27

WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

Petone Divis ion-Private A. Black to be Ambul ance Officer, 24 I 27, vice \V. R. Wilson transferred to rese rv e, 194. 2 6

NEW DIVISIONS.

The registration of the followmg new D ivisio ns have been sanctioned by the Chief Commissioner of the Brtgade 0 'erseas duriug the month of October, 1927 :-

Wanganui Cadet Ambulance Division, New Zeal and, formed, 2.5.27 ; New Plymouth Division, ew Zea land, for med 10 5 27

Detailed Marking Sheets.-No. 3.

TEA l\[ TEST (WOMEN)

Time Limit 20 Minutes.

CARD OF INSTRUCTION No. r.-(To be handed by th e Judge for the Nursing Section when the team enters.)

You have undertaken duty at a Girl Guides' Camp.

You are to suppose that you ha ve just arrived and wis h to get your Ambulance Tent in readiness before dusk In prep aration for what might happen when the main body arrives on th e morrow.

You are now in the Ambulance Tent in readiness to com· mence duty. It is a fine afternoon, rather chilly and there is prospect of rain later.

NOTE FOR JUDGE.-Enclosure to be made with cha ir s, forms or rope to represent interior of small marquee. In this enclosure place bed, mattress, bedclothes, table and ot her requisites including surgical haversac and stretcher. All to be dumped in the centre.

After the lapse of ten minutes two boys walk into the marquee and hand Card of Instruction NO 2 to Officer in cha rg e of Team.

Supposed patient to be laid in position behind a scr ee n before team enters. Four boys to be placed behind scr ee n with patient. Two of these boys to be used to take card to marquee. Place water-can in marquee. (Continued on par:e I66)

De cember. 19 2 7 -FIRST

fetters to the &ciitor.

We are t,. ,." way "esp9,.stble !D" tie D/Jt,.;D,.S exjJ"esse;', D" flH stateme,.ts made, 0, Cones/Jondents.-EDITOR.

SOME MORE ABOUT FAKES.

SIRYou were good enough to publish in Oct. issue a letter of mi ne. It was a kind of appeal for faking injuries in our Compet itio n and I showed some exampl es I had been using in thi S Dlstnct.

I am enclosing, as promised, three further samples. Th er e are many others possible that no photo can do justice to, In so far that no photo will give full value to the colours used.

My reason for delving into Fakeland are, that for some tim e past I have felt that the routine system adopted to-day at our est'), are not so successful at getting at the best team, as a batt le of wordy wits between the team leaders and the exa mmer who sets the questions.

E ven an hospital surgeon would stand a poor chance of get t'ng home first, if he lost marks by not asking such questions

as Is he breathing ?" or "Any sign of fracture?" to answer to thiS being ., Refer to Card 3"

Bo th men and women who enter for competitions to-day know the book from cover to cover, and It is by no means an easy matt er to separate them. As a result, this detailed cross e.xamin atlon of the patient per the examiner, has grown up, till I submit it has attained unnecessary proportions, and thmgs seem tL me to be into a groove.

To have one's Wits about one, is the essence of first aid, at the sa me time one can overdo this wordy warfare, and a time comes, when one must look around, and see if some means cannot be devised to make the cases as true to actual conditions as possible, and so do away with such questions as I have qu oted.

A t last year's "Perrott" and "Dewar" a very great was made by means of the cinema, yet that advance JLlst mi ssed being perfect, because to my mind, there were no burn marks on the woman in the kitchen explosion scene. Yet how easy thiS could have been done, and what a lot of questi ons and answers it would have saved. And how much rnore from a spectac ular point of view, as well as from the POID t of view of the competitors.

I dislike harping on self, but if you will bear with me, might I illustrate what I want to emphasise by a concrete example.

We bad a very large hall, with a complete stage and all scenery.

The stage was set to represent a vill3. garden with a conservatory door opening on to it. Children were romping about. A nursemaid was sitting under the trees sewing. One boy was swinginll. At the correct moment a faked rope was broken, and the child fell awkwardly and lay huddled up.

The maid rushed to him, found him senseless, and screamed for help. The children all screamed and ran to father and mother who hurried Ol1t on hearing the calls for help. The audience sawall this, add the team stoo::1 in front (Contz'nued on page I7 I )

CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER.

EDITORIAL-

The Need for First Aid and Home Nursing in the Home...

The Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable:: of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem

Al D.- December, 19 2 7.

If telephone near (300 yards) ; forthwith send message for doctor

By sen.ding one of the boys to telephone written

ExpliCIt message; ask if boy's address known (Yes) '"

ExamlDation of patient.

Ask if any visible h re morrhage (no)

Test degree of unconsciousness

By t?uch (mutters in a dazed faShion)

Ask boy If III pam (mutters something about right arm)

Ask nature of breathing (shallow); pupils (equal)

Pulse and irregular) ; skin (cold)

Test for signs of paralysis (no)

RapIdly examine for injuries to head

Ask if any fluid from ears, nose or mouth (nu)

If eyes (no) if any swelling (no) '"

If any dlscolouratlOn (yes, right side of forehead )

If wound (no) ; send to tent for can of cold water '"

Direct one Sister return to tent & prepare hot-water

Appl.y cold wa ter to head (ice not available if wanted ) '"

Rapidly examlOe for injuries elsewhere '" wIth right upper limb at claviCle::

Ask lny deforr:nity present (yes) ; if irregularity ( yes ) (yes ) ; If gap felt.(yes); if wound ( no )

Contmue of I1ght upper limb

Ask any other VISible (just above wrist )

Swellmg (yes) Irregularity ( Wrist appears displaced ba Ckwards)

Ask if any wound ( no ); If able move wrist pa inful )'" SIster to steady and support injured limb

Rapidly possible injunes to

Left upper 11mb; spme ; pelvis; lowf"r limb::.

Ribs ; sternum; abdomen ( no injuries)

EffiCiency of method of exammation

Ask if hot-water bottles ready ( yes ) :::

Apply hot-water bottles to lower limbs and stoolach

Tested and protected before application

Cover ; warn against any attempt tv l.Dove ...

Ask of patient (he now com plaIDs of headache )

EncouraglDg words to patient

Further treatment of patient.

Gently remove coat sound side first

Unfasten brace, if worn; pad i?

CARD OF INSTRUCTION NO.2-One of our friends has fallen off a in. the next field and appears to be dead.

Please come to his ald.

Details of Test -Nnrsing Section.

Mode of ar.tion and approach...

Ask if stores have been checked (yc::.)

Method of placing chair, table and bed; mOlke bed

Remove bedclothes, etc , and place on table

Sacking under mattress; arrange mattress

V nder blanket; and over this undersheet

Tuck neatly all round under mattress '"

Bolster in case; place close to head of bed

Mackintosh draw sheet from bolster to knee

COlton draw sheet folded lengthwise

One end tucked in on one side ... ...

Other end tucked in or hanging a" pinned roll

Plilow in slip projecting beyond bolster

Top sheet with upper end turned down

And lower end tucked under mattress

Two blankets brought to edge of pillow

Bottom ends of upper blanket folded back

Cover all with light porous quilt

Method of tucking in ; keep hana::. down

Extend fingers; hand to hand '"

Move hands sideways and so place bedclvthe:i

Do not fold back bedclothes, I; cover bed with extrablankct

Neatness and general efficiency...

Details of Aid Secllon.

Immed l.ate action on receiving card of instrtucion NO.2.

Mode of actIOn and approach; take surgical havresac

Halt close to patient; wait officer's orders

For present do not interfere with patient

Retain four boys for help later

Officer ?rd 7rs two sisters proceea lO patient... :::

Forthwith mstruct two boys fetch stretcher and blanket ·

Ask if doctor (2 miles) if ambulance (N o)

December,

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, NOVEMBER, 1927.

Appointments and promotions sanctioned ;-

T o be Corps Surgeon.

A BERDARE CENTRE.

Di visional Surgeon John Mackintosh Wilson, M.A., M.B. Ch.B.(Aberd. ), Cynon Valley Corps, 28.11,27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divi SIOnal Surgeon Alfred William Hayles, M.R.C.S., L.S.A Pontypool and District Corps, 28. I 1.27

T o be Corps Superintendent.

ABERDARE CEKTRE.

_)l viSlOnal Supt. Evan Evans, Cynon Valley Corps, 28.11.27

o be Divisional Surgeons.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

l-i arry Banks, M.B , F.R.C.S Aberdare Division, 28.11.27

oger Llewelyn Wilhams, M.B., Ch.B., Mountain Ash

D ivi slou, I I 27

os eph B.A., :'I.B, B Ch., B.A O (T.C.D.), Penrhiwcelber Division, 28.11.27

COUNTY CENTRE

Jo hn Rowland Morgan, M.R.C.S , L.R.C.P, Brynna

DIVISion, :::!8 11.27

Ch arles Henry Nash, L.R.C.P., L.R.F.P.S , Porthcawl Division, 28.11 .27

MONil1OUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

ros eph Henry Fletcher, M.B Ch.B. (Viet.), Cwmbran Chemical \Vorks Division, 28 11.27

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private John Lucas, WlOdsor Colliery Abertridwr Division 1.11.27

To be Sergeants.

ABERDARE

Corporal William Thoma c Hirwain Division, 26. I 1.27

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Samuel Hodges, M cc smarchog Division, 5.7 2 7

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Edmund Rees, Brynmawr Division, 4. 1 1. 2 7

Corporal Herbert Charles Evans, Risca Division, 25 11.27

To be Corporals.

AB E RDARE CENT RE.

Private William M eynck, Aberdare Division, 26. I 1.27 " Evan Jones, Hlrwain Division, 26 11. 27

CARMARTHEN SH IRE C.Ji:NT RE

Private CYril Benjamin Jacob, Llanelly Town Division, 17·10.27

CITY OB' CARDI FF CENTRE

Private Albert Henry Baker, Barry Dock Division, 3. 1 1. 2 7

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Henry Trevor Llewelyn, Garnant Division, 10 10.27

" Lloyd Evans, Garnan D ivision, 10.10 27

" William R. Stephens, Division, 5 7 2 7

J' Stephen Alfred Matthews,,, " "

ACtlDg David Alcwyn Williams, Raglan-Heolycyw DIvIsIOn, 12 11.27

Private Joseph Henry Hewer, Windsor Colliery Abertrid wr Division, I. I 1.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Oswald Price, Brynmawr Division, -t 11.27

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Keep shoulder place IDJured 11mb across chest

OWlDg to possibility of rain deCide remove boy to tent

Secure by placing bandage round body : ::

Keep patIent covered warmly; reassure hIm

Officer orders strr-tcher to be prepared and te::.red

Transport of patient.

Explicit instructions on transport to four boys directs loading of stretcher

Keepmg watch on care of injured liulb patient ; place in pOSition

Lift stretcher".i "adJust slmgs " ; "advance "

Careful observatIOn of patient during transit

Halt inside tent; "lower stretcher "

Method and care of placing patient on bed :::

Do not or patient in bed for present

Ask of patient (improving)

Obtam and gIve hot drinks; tea, coffee or milk

After care and first aid treatment.

untie body bandage; prepare well ·padded splmts

Apply splints to forearm of injured limb...

Outer and inner sides from elbows to fingers

Palm of hand facing towards body

Secure in position by narrow fold bandages

Round and below fracture; round hand

Support in St. John sling; apply body Judge-Doctor has arrived.

Report history, diagnosis and treatment

Concussion and bruise of forehead

Simple fracture right clavicle

I mpacted fracture right radius

Efhciency and co·operation of tecuu

Competence of officer in command 35

Marks

H enry Alphonsus King, M.B . , B.Ch . , B .A.O., N.V.! ., Merthyr Vale and Aberfan Division, 30 11.27

BOROUGH OI< NEWPORT CENTRE.

W ilham Verner, M.B , B.Ch., B.A.O , Newport High Street Railway DIVISion, 28.11.27

T o be Divisional Superintendents.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Pri vate Harold Birch, Gelligear Division, 28.11.27

A lUbulance Officer Thomas Williams, Division, 28.11. 2 7

I riva te Anhur Phillips, Porthcawl Division, 28.11.27 Offi c er \Nililam Cadwallader, Pontypndd G.W.R. DIVISion, 28.11.27

T o be Lady Divisional Superintendent.

BOROUGH OI< RHONDDA CENTRE.

Am bulance Sister Sarah Maude Mills, Ynyshir Nursing Division, 28. 11.27

fo be Ambulance Officer.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE.NTRE.

Pri vate John Thomas Lewis, Division, 5.7.27

To be Lady Ambulance Officer.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE

Am bulance Sister Sarah Evans, Barry Nursing Division 3 11 2 7

To be Ambulance Officers for Cadets.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Serg eant John Rees Jones, Hirwain Division, 26. I 1.27

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

S ergeant Robert William Smith, Barry Dock Division, 3.11.27

CARMARTHKNSHIRE CENTR&

Corp oral John Williams, Bankffosfelen Division, 29.10.27

Private John Palmer Stephens, Lady Lewis Division, 25. 1 1. 2 7

To be Divisional Secretaries.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer Samuel Bowen, Llanelly Town Division, 31. 102 7

G LAIIIORGAN COUNTY CEKTRE.

Private Haydn Morgan, M re smarchog Division, 5 7. 2 7

,. Frederick William Stearn, Pontypndd G.W.R. Division, 2.11. 27

Heber Ernest Humphries, Senghenydd Division, 12.11.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Frank Neville Lewis, Avergavenny Division, 22 11.27

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private Bert Davies, Lady Lewis Division, 25 11.27

To be Lady Divisional Secretary.

GLAIIIORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Sister Ina Williamson, Crerphilly Nursing Division, 19 1 1.27

To be Divisional Treasurers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Phillip Harman, Windsor Colliery Abertridwr Division 1.11.27

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Pnvate Dav id Jones, Hirwain Divi!>ion, 26.11.27

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Edward Harvey, Abergavenny Division, 22.11. 27

" Harry Lewis, Abersychan Division, 22.11. 2 7

" Llewelyn Davies, Bl re aavon Division, 22.I 1.27

B O ROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private Christopher John, Treharr is Division, 30 11.27

BORO UG H OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private David John Davies, Lady Lewis uivision, 25. 1 1. 27

To be Cadet Sergeants.

A DERDARE eE 'TR E. John Angus MacGregor, Hirwain Cadet Division, 26 11.27

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Cadet Corporal William John Thomas, Cardiff City Cadet Division, 30. 11.27

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet Jack StylIDg, Skewen Cadet Division, 16.11. 27

To be Cadet Corporals.

A BE RDARE CENTRE

Cadet Wilham Edgar John, Hirwain Cadet Division, 26.11.27

" John Henry Davies, " " " " CITY OF C ARDIFF CENTRE.

Cadet James Seaman, Card ff City Cadet Division, 30. I 1.27

" Edward Charles Symonds, Cardiff City Cadet Division, 30 1 I 27

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Cadet Glyndwr Harris, Skewen Cadet Division, 16. 1I. 27

" Leonard John, " " " "

Transferred to the Brigade Reserve.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Corps Treasurer W. F. Townsend, Pontypridd Corps, 17. 11 27

Resignation Accepted with Regret.

C ARMARTHENSHIRE CENTR E.

Divisional Surgeon J. E. Cook, Tyb ie Division, 15. 1 1. 2 7

BOROUG H OF NEWP ORT CENTRE.

Divis ional Sur g eon R. Thomas, Newport High-street Railway Divi5ion, I. I 27

Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNT Y CENTRE.

Mcesmarchog D ivisi on (N eath Corps ), 5.7.27

PE:\IBROKE SH IRE CEN TRE.

Haverfordwest DIVision , 239.27

Cadet Divisions Registered.

A BE RDARE CEN TRE.

Hirwalll Cadet Division (C ynon Valley Corps), 12 11.27

CARMARTHENSHIRE C ENTRE.

Bankffosfelen Cadet Division ( Llanelly Corps ), 28.10 27

PEMBROKESHIRE CENTRE.

Haverfordwest Cadet Division, 30.9.27

Deaths.

CA RMARTHENSHIR E CENTRE.

Private William John Edwards, Burry Port and Pembrey Town Division, 31.1027

GL AMORGAN COU NTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer LeWIS Hunt, Nelson Division, 19.11.27

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA C E NTRE.

Divis ional Surgeon R. Gabe-Jones, Cambrian Colliery

D ivisi on, 9.1 .27

Award of Service Medals and Service Medal Bars :-

Service Medals.

A BERDARE CENTRE.

Ambul anc e Officer J E. Parker, Aberdare Division

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Corps Secretary S. W. Wathen, Avon Llwyd Corps

Divisional Supt. F. White , B ce oc1von Division

Sergeant G. James, Griffithstown Division

" D. Lacey, Six Bells Division

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer G. Parsons, Newport Railway Division

AID.- December, Igz 7.

Ol? RpoNnnA CFN'T"RK

Ambulance Officer W. I. Davies, Tylorstown Division

AB E RDARE CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer J. E Parker, Aberdare Division

(jenera I Interest.

LE ST W E FORGET.

THE moment of introspection which each year the 11t h November brings presents the possible danger, as the Wa r recedes, of the spirit of I (j 14 being forgotten May we not forget to associate with our thoughts of reverence fo r the honoured dead sympathy with those who are st ill struggling in the battle of life and for whom peace is no w as much a stranger as it was in the trenches.

The Priory has not failed to appreciate and administe r to the needs of the ex-service community in Wales. It ha s maintained clinics and hostels, supplemented the work of the various Ministries, co-op e rated and assisted with exservice mf'n's organisations, and provided out of its ow n funds, relief for cases ineligible for other grants.

Untold hardship and distress have been mitigated by the grants made by the Emergency Help Committee of the Joint Council to ex·service men suffering from si ckness or disablement attributable to war service. In the Co unt y of Glamorgan the Emergency Help Committee is a SubCommittee of the Glamorgan Joint County Committe e, equally composed of members of the Priory for Wales and the Glamorgan Branch of the British Red Cross Societ y. Since the appointment of the Committee in 192 fre e accommodation has been provided at the he<.ldquarters of the Priory for the administraticn of this work. During the twelve months ended 30th S e ptember, 19 27, approximately fifteen hundred applications for assistance were dealt with and over nine hundred pounds distributed. Not only is monetary assistance 5iven, clothing is supplied to men entering or leaving hospital, men recovering from severe recurrences of war illnesses are provided with convalesc ent treatment, motor attachments are fitted to invalid chairs of disabled pensioners, enabling some to travel to and from their work without undue fatigue, and the more heavil y disabled to obtain fcp.sh air and recreation. Although only cases within the regulations have been directly assisted from the Fund, relief has been obtained by the Committe e from other organisations for innumt-rable cases of specia l hardship. Every step is taken to put applicants in touc h with the proper authorities for hospital trp.atment, training , and to advance their genuine claims for help in othe r directions.

A report on the work of the Glamorgan Sub-Committe e is incomplete without an expression of appreciation of th e work of the hon. treasurer, Mr. John Grimes, M.B E., who for the past seven years has given a consid e rable amount of time and assistance. He presides at all th e weekly meetings, and the satisfactory work of the Committee may be largely attributed to his disinterested help .

THll L ATE LORD KENYON.

By the death of Lord Kenyon, which occurred on N ovem ber 31st, the Priory has lost one of its ablest executive officers. His Lordship was a Knight of Grace o f the Order and held the office of registrar to the Priory from its inception. He took a personal interest in the services rendered to the Order in Wales, and it is pleasin g to remem ber that one of the last his Lordship fulfilled was a meeting of the Selectlon Committee at Priory House, Cardiff.

December, 1927. -F IRS T

Lord Kenyon has occupied a distinguished position in Welsh life and many institutions in Wales mourn the pa ssing of a great leader. His loss will be keenly felt.

The Priory was represented at the funeral at Hanmer Ch urch, near Wrexham, on Saturday, December 3rd, by Cu lonel Sir Watkin Williams -Wynn, Bart., C.B., Treasurer for Wales and President of th:! Denbighshire Centre of the Pri ory, and Mr. Walter Baldwn Yates, C.B.E., Commissi one r for the Flintshire Centre.

PRIORY STALL AT P UBLIC EXHIBITION.

The Engineering Exhibition held in the Drill Hall, C ar diff, during the last week in November presented an ex celle nt opportunity for displaying modern ambulance equi pment.

The Priory has considerably extended its Stores Depa rtme nt and is able to supply first aid outfits and stores o sui t all requirements, and to comply with the regulations or the Mines and Factory Acts. The Mines D epartment ha s provisionaliy approved a special FI rst Aid box, designed by the Pciory for use underground. This has proved an effe ctive antidote to the persistent pilfering from ambulance bo xes, which on numelOUS occasions has caused serious r"s ults Special outfits for all classes of industry wt re nh ibite d, and particular interest was taken in the Motorists bo x, the late:st addition to ambulance equipment. which it it I S hop=d every motorist will be persuad e d to carry.

Centre Reports.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

The C'Vmaman Medical Comforts D epo t was officially ope ned on Thursday, 24t h November, by Mrs . (Dr.) R. F. Tho mas, Whitchurch, and Mr. J ame s Ray, Cwmaman.

This depot, set up by the Cwmaman Nursing Divif io n of the Brigade, is the fourth to be established in the Abe rdare Centre of the Priory. The object of its formation is to supply invali d comforts and sick ·room requisites to tl e people of Cwmama n at nominal charges.

Free accommodation i., provided in the Public Hall, CW rIllma n, by the Public Hall Committee, and the equip· me nt has been purchased from funds raised locally and a levy from the workmen of the Cwmaman Collieries. The d pot is to be maintained by the Cwmaman Nursing Div ision, assisted by a Management Committee of which Mr W. Jones is Chairman, Mr_ D. J. Thomas, vicecha irman, Mr. R. J. Ace, treasurer, and Mr J. L. Evans, secr etary.

The ball was crowded for the opening ceremony, and am ong those present wer e Sir Herbert D W. Lewis K. B E., La?y L-=wis, O. B. E., Mr. Hall, M P., Dr. J. C. Ogllv ie (Commissione r for the Aberdare Centre), Dr C. B. F. Miller (Surgeo n to the Cwm ama m Amb ulance Division), Dr. F. Martyn (Surgeon, Cwmamaa Nursing Division), Ald erman Rose Davies, Aberdare, Mrs. A. N Jenkins, O.B.E. (Chairman, Ab e rdare District Council), Mr. Evan Jo nes, Cwma man, the Rev. T. Davies (Vicar of Cwmaman), the R e v. A. G a rn e r Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, Mr. and Mr s. Barry.

In a short address on the work of the Medical Comfo rt.s Dep?ts in Wales, the Principal Secretary stated that an !D creasIng numb er of people were benefilting from this branch of the Priory's work each year. In 1925 equipwas supplied to nearly five thousand p eoplt: ; although th iS was gratifying to those responsible, it also proved the gre at need for every town and district having its own

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Medical Comforts Depot. He eKpresfed gratitude on behalf of the Priory to the Management Committee and all who had subscribed to the cost of the equipment, and hoped the public would continue its support.

Tf'a was provided, followed by an excellent concert.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CENTRE.

The annual Ambulance and Nursing competitions organised by the Carmarthenshire Centre took place at the R E. Drill Hall (oy kind permission of Maj r)[ W. A. R. RIchards, Officer Co mmanding), Murray Streef, Llanelly, on Saturday, Novemb er 12th.

The increased interest in First Aid and Home Nursing was noticeable from the:: large attendance, which included :The Mayor and Mayoress of Llan e lly (Alderman and Mrs. Jennings), the Commissioner for Wales, Mr. E. D. Jones (Commissioner for Carmarthenshire ), Lieut.-Colonel R. A. Priory for Wales Stand, Cardiff Engineering Exhibit ion. Nevill, D.S .O. and Mrs. Nevill, Major W. A. R. Ri chards, R.E. and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. D Gwilym Williams, Dr. and Mrs. Pole, Mr. and Mrs Emald Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Sartin.

The proce e dings commenct.d with a cont e st open to teams of boys and gIrls under sixteen years of age. There was a record entry, r e fl ecting considerable progress in the Cadet movement in this coun t y. Silver medals were awarded the following teams, which secured first and second places respectively: - Llanelly Boy Cadets and Llanelly G irl Cadets.

The ,. Lady Kylsant" Shield, the championship trophy for men in the Carmarthenshire Centre, was keenly contested by teams representing the various Ambulance Divisions. The Shield was won by Cross Hands, whose success secures

to them the honour of representing their County in the Welsh Brigade Final Competition next year.

Considerable interest taken in the first competition for the n championship trophy for Nursing Teams in the County, recently presented by the Right Hon. Sir Alfred Mond, P.c., M.P. Tbe winners were the Llanelly Nursing Team, and will represent the county in the Welsh Brigade Nursing Competition.

Teams from many district took part in the open competitions for the "Lady Howard Stepney" Shield, which has just been presented to the Centre by the Ladv President, and the 'I Ladies' " Challenge Cup. The first three teams in the male contest were :-ISt, Cross Hands; 2nd, Kenfig Hill; 3rd, G.unant.

The "L'ldif's'" cup and prizes were won by the following teams of nurses: - 1st, Llandly Nursing; 2od, Am man ford

The Mayor and Mayoress of Llanelly (Alderman and Mrs. ) enkins) presented the trophies and prizes to the successful teams, congratulating them on their work. Votes of thanks were given to the J udgc:s :-Dr. Vernon Newton, Pontycymmer; Mrs. Artbur Randel (late Matron, Llanelly Dr. Evans, Tumble; Dr. J e an Mackintush, Llanelly ; Dr, Kidwelly and Dr. Paton, Llanelly.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CE{'IjTRE.

SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT ABERTRIDWR.

There was a large gathering in Nazareth Chapel, Ab e rtridwr, on November 23rd, assem bled to consider the {ormation of a Nur si ng Division for duty in that district.

The chair was taken by Lady Staff Officer Mrs. F. M. Riches, Caerphilly, whose keen enthusiasm and able leadership have b ee n the means of establishing a number of nursing units in the County. Among those present were

Lady Herbert Lewis, O B.E (Deputy L'ldy Supt. for Wales), Miss E. Thomas (Matron, Caerphilly Miners' Hos · pital), and Mrs. S. B. Turner (L:.tdy Supt., Bugoed Nursing Divisi o n)

The object of the meeting was explained by L'1dy Lewis, whfJ referred to the important place women occupied in the affairs of th e country, and said, in her opinion, the highest service women could render was to help the suffering and distressed. She was very proud to think that so many women in Abertridwr bad decided to enrol in a division of the Brigade and become members of one of the greatest Orders of Chivalry. They never kneW when or where their knowledge would be required, and in the horne first aid was of immense value.

Lady Lewis expressed a bope that the Division would s et up a Medical Comforts Depot from which medical rEquisites might be s e nt to the homes wher e there was suffering, and appealed to the public to provide the financial help needed. She referred to the good work of Lady Staff Officer Mrs, Riches, whom she was delighted to support, and promised the new Division every assistance.

Efficiency awards were presented to members of the Windsor CollIery (Abert ridwr) Ambulance Division by Mr H. Hayne, M.E, who congratulated the Divisiou on its success and paid tribute to their good w:rk, particularlv the estabhsh ment of a Cadet Division, which was registered last year with a str e ngth of 52 The proposed Nursing Division would be a further asset to the town and the public greatly appreciated the Efforts of those responsible for its formation.

PENALLTA COLLIERY DI VISION.

A grand concert was given by Mr. Mostyn Thomas and his party to a crowded audience at the Workmen's

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Hall, Ystrad Mynach, on 24th November, in aid of the funds of the Penallta Division.

The chair was taken by Councillor E Richard!l, wh o was supported by Colonel and Mrs. H, E M. Lindsay , Sir Herbert and L'ady Lewis. In the interval, the Princip li Secretary urged on those present the importance of supporting the ambulance movement. He thanked Mr. Most} n Thomas and the members of his party for so generously supporting the Division, and Colonel and Mrs. LlOdsay for the interest they had taken in it since its inception

NEATH CORP S.

Mr. F. G. Way presided at a public meeting and entertainment organised by the Skewen Am bulan ce Division at the Tabernacle Hall, SkewEn on Wednesd a't Nov. 2 3rd. Among those present were Staff Officer A. J Esmond, Corps J. Richards, Corps Secretary W. T Richards and Corps S e rgt. Major W. J. L ewi s. Certificat es and Efficiency awards were distribut e d to the members b} Mrs. (Dr.) Siimuel and Mrs. B. S. Wrench, and Jun ior First Aid Certificates were presented to the junio r trained by the Skewen Division. Divisional ::iurgeon Dr D Samuel gave an address on the work of the Order, an d an interesting display of ambulance Vi'ork was given by th t. Cadets.

The final test in conm.ction with the N eath Corp s Ambulance Leagu e took place at Cadoxton on 26 'h November. The Cwmgwrach team won with 63 mark s, against Glynneath with OJ. The shitld, which was pr e · s e nted to the Corps by Dr. S. McClure, G Iynneath, wa s aw a rd e d to Sergt Sidnty Edwards, of the wlDnio g team, by Corps Supt. J. Richards.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

At the invitation of the Lord l\L,yor (Alderman _\. J Howell ), a contingent of Ambulance, and Cadt Divisions, in com mand of Staff Officer]. I Pe rrevell, to ok part in the civic p-cccssion in Cudlff on November 13th and accompanied his Lordship to divine service at Roath W esleyan CtlUcch. Amongst those who accompanied th e Lord Mayor was the Commissioner tor Wales.

Th a following letter has been received ;-

" My dear Sir Herbert Lewis, I shoul:! like to be allowed, through you, to ex pres to all the members of the male and female units of th e Order of St. John who attended the service at Roath-roa r Wesleyan Church on Sunday last, my sincere thanks fo their kindness in supporting me on thiS occasion.

I t gave me great pleasure to see such a splendi d organ isatio n represented in the civic pro cession, and was greatly impressed by the smart appearance of you r members. Believe me, Yours very faithfully, A. J. HOWELL, Lord Mnyor."

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE .

The Merthyr Tydfil Nursing Division held its annua l tea and concert at Hope Hall, Merthyr, on Decem ber 1st Twenty-eight members received their certificates from t he Deputy Lady Supt. for Wales, Lady O. B.E., wh o complimented them on their excellent work in connectio n with tht.: Medical C'Jmforts D ; pot, and urged others to follo w their example and serv e under L:l.dy Div. Supt. Miss S Williams, who was such a k ee n and competent officer.

The Commissioner for Wales presented certificates to the Cadets and thanked the Ambulance and Nursin g Officers for the interest they took in these young people. I t was a great asset to the nation to have these trained junior units and he felt the parents must be grateful to them. H e

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was glad to see there was a possibility of their shortly having a horne of their own and hoped the public at Merthyr would gene rously rf-spond to the for financial support which woul d sh'1rtly be to de(rliY the cost of the building.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

The corning of age of the C:tmbrian Colliery Ambulance Division was c e lebrated on November 5th at St. Thoma s Church Schoolroom, Bla e nclydach. The celebration took the form of a social and tea, and among ambulance wor kers present were Staff Officer G eo rge Payne, Corps Offic er John Thomas, D lvl. Supt. W. J L:l.dy D lv l. Su pt. M. M. Jenkins, Corps Officers T . Jones , Gordon Ed wards and Sergt. J. Williams. Other prominent sup · port ers included the Rev. T. Jones, M.A., Ylcar of St. Thoma s Church, and Mrs. Meredith Morris, widow of the Rev. Meredith Morris, late chaplain to the Cambrian Collier y Ambulance Division. About 100 and guests we re entertained to tea, served by the Cam bria Nurses under the capable charge of Lady Supt. M. M Jenkins. Service medals and First Aid awards were presented to Ole m bers of the Am bulance and Nursing DIviSIOns by Dr. Yo ung, Clydach Vale:. Staff Officer Pdyne explained that tl-)e Cam brian Collip.ry Division was formed in 1906, and in spi te of troublous times the D vi.,ion was still dOing excelj,.·n t work and was stronger in numbers now than at its for mation This he attTlDuted to the untiring dlorts of Cor ps Officer John Thomas and D ivl. Supt. W. J Ledbury, t oth of whom we re entering upon th eir twentieth year of in the DIvision.

News in Brief.

THE Commissioner will convene a meeting of the S .aff in J dnuary, and Officers Will be notified shortly.

1 he re is a very full ag nda, as it bas not been pOSSible to ella meeting for some months owing to the industrial c. pression. Officers ·in-charge of DIvisions are asked to s nd 'at once to the Brigade Secretary any question they would like discussed.

The Sub·Prior (Lord Kylsant, G.C.M.G,) and Director ?r Ambulance (the RIght Hon Thomas Richards, P.C), nave approved, on behalf of Chapter, the appointment of J id y Aberdare ac; Lldy President of the Aberdare Centre. This appoIntment wtll be pleasing to all The HO D. J. H. Bruce, as President ot the Centre, takes a keen per sonal interest in its activities, and the appointment of l ,l dy will be a furth e r imp t tus to the. work in hIS district.

(Continued from page IS6). and also saw it They were told" You have seen an accident." Yo u are allowed ten minutes to render the necessary first aid. Get on with it.

On the boy were faked injuries. They were such as might hap pen. and which I know, have happened. The teams recognised the conditions and treated them Of course the boy and all concerned were rehearsed carefully beforehand, and all entered into the spirit of the thing, and did excellently wel l.

Marks were allowed not in the usual way, for question and ans wer, but for care tn handling the injured parts, and marks wer e. docked for rough and careless handltng. Method in tac kllOg the case, system in dealing with It, cleanliness, abs ence of fuss, tact in dealing With the chtldren, management of th e distracted parents, all got marks, and want of any of the se lost marks. In addition, of course, the correct treatment of the case and injuries all were allowed for.

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The audience saw it all from start to finish. They appreciated what had happened and what was done and why. That is very important from an educational point of VIew. I heard them discussing it amongst themselves, and voicing an opinion as to which was the best team, I ha \' e been since mformed there is now a class of 40 started in that pla ce. Verb. Sap.

It is plain, however, that there must be many cases where it is not possible to fake the injuries. Abdominal injuries for instance.

But even here we are able to reproduce certain pointers for a first-aider to spot. Coffee ground vomit for instanc e, with the attendant shock. So that altnough there is a certain limitation there is a very large field open. 1 obody expects first aiders to be surgeons even amateur ones. That way lies great danger indeed, and is the antithesis of first aid, and no good first aider would dream of such a fool is h thing. That, however, does not prevent us from making these tests as true to nature as it IS possible (or us to do. Hence my appeal for fakes and still more fakes.

As for the photos enclosed, you have what they are, but do not publish the diagnosis till next Issue. Meantime If any reader IS impatient and can't wait till then, let him communicate with rr e g-ivmg his diagnosis, ana I wtll tell him If he is right, and if he is wrong, wJ!1 expla in why and wherein. Meantime, somebody will hope carryon the work, and I trust in another issue I may have a critic or admirer-both will be welcome.-Faithfully yours, -1-9, Berners-street, Ipswich.

JAMES HOSSACK, F R.C.S.

SIRTHANKS!

May we encroach on your valuable space by asking you to insert this letter in FIRST Am to pUblicly thank Mrs. J. A. Rumsey, of 9 & 10, The Leas, Folke::.tone, on behalf of the band members of the Folkestone Division of the S.J.A.B, for bel' unsolicited generosity in presenting them with a new bass drum.

This valuable and voluntary help is greatly appreciated by all ranks, and we feel that tb s opportunity should not be lost, in bringing to public notice, the urgent need of the band in the matter of requiring new instruments, for example, flutes and a tenor drum. If any of your readers are interested in the movement generally, as music lovers, and wish to help us in any way to bring the band up to a pre-war state of effi ci ency, will they please communicate with the Band Secretary, Mr. R A. Philpott, 43, Sidney·street, Folkestone.

Trusting we have not encroached on too much of your valuable space.- We are, Yours faithfully, E. R. l\lILTON, Bandmaster. R. A. PHILPOTT, Band. Sec.

MIXED CLASSES IX FIRST AID. DEAR SIR,-

Lady Perrott, in her recent speech at the Annual Dinner of the Prince of Wales District, remarked upon her interest in Amhulance teaching in VIllages.

It is obvious, in view of the alarming increase in motor accidents, that the need for the instruction of men and women in country districts has become an important one. The Road Service Scheme of the Toint Council PIvo ts upon the format ion of units in small townships, but one g-rave difficulty in im parting this instruction is in securing suffi ci ent candidates (either men or women), to form a class under Association regulations. I t would in many instances be easy to promote a class includi ng both sexes, but "mixed classes of males and females are in no circumc:tances whatever allowed." This seems to rr:;e to handicap the spread of teaching where vitally needed and such of the sexes is unnecessary in the present day, when mIxed classes are the rule rather than the exception in all forms of tuition.

I suggest that the publication of this letter in your columns may obtain opinions from your readers which will secure the attention of the anthori ties concerned. - Yours faithfully, H. LAN GLEY JONES.

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SENDING FOR DOCTOR.

K. W. (Trimley).-Re:lding through detailed marking sheet on p. 137 of issl:le of FIRST AID, I, that doctor is sent for ImmedIately hcemorrhage IS dIscovered. ID our Divisional Competitions we always ascertain as far as possible the full exteDt of injuries before sending for doctor. Js this procedure correr.t? Please advise.

Your suggestion is correct, because full details supplied at ou tset may eDable doctor to bring with him special equipmeDt wh ereby valuable time may be saved. I do not agree your ea ding of test under discussioD. The oDly out the a y iD which under these stated conditIons the servlce5 of a oc tor may be obtained; and he does not insist that messenger to proceed forthwith.-N. CORBET FLET CHER.

EXAMINATION HOWLER.

E. L. (Leicester).-At a recent exammation I was much amused at the answer given by ODe of my star students to the doctor who had asked her how she would treat a young infant in a convulsive fit. Evidently flurried for the moment she replied :-"First pla ce pie ce of wood between infant's t eeth .' '' Needless to add, the doctor saw the humorous side of the answer and gave the girl aDother chance.

Good ! Next, please !-N.C.F.

WORD S OF GREETING.

( . M. (Fort William, Canada ).- Please accept these few words of greeting and of sincere thanks to. you for another year's help with your answers to our queries. We ha v e learned much.

We thaDk you for letter and good wishes.-N.C.F.

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query because, if no other assistance is available, you would have to leave the old man in the cottage wbJle you drove full tilt in pony trap for medical assistance and So perhaps you had better stand by the patient while hiS daug?ter drives away for help. Then you caD apply cvld applicatIons continuously in accordaDce with Textbook instructions. Apart from this one application of cold dressing left in position would not act as stimulanL-N.C.F.

S TITCHING OF WOUNDS.

D. P. (Doncaster) :-Please advise me as to whether the stitching of wounds comes within the duty of an ambulance man, or whether he should not rather confine himself to dressing wound and applying ring pad in cases where there is suspicion of fractured skull accompanying a bleeding wound of scalp.

Of course, the stitching of wounds is most emphatIcally beyond the scope of First Aid, and should only be done by a medical practitioner, more espec ially if, as you insinuate, such wound be one involving scalp with suspected fracture of skull. I D this connection I remember that I was once called to man who had fallen and cut his forearm and whose wound had already been stitched with black thread by his wife. My remarks on that occas ion are not for publ ication !-N.C.F.

MEDDLE s mIE FIRST AlD.

L. \V. (Londo n ).-R ecently a youth, while craDking up a car, sustained a Compound Fracture of lower third of humerus complicated by injury to brachial artery. He was treated by a local chemist who took his First Aid certificate long years ago aDd first tried to control bleedmg at the wrist!

As bleeding- continued he then removed the boy's coat, injured limb /irst, obtained partial control of brachial artery aDd placed limb in a right angled spliDt. When the boy reached hospital, he was still bleeding freely.

As the wound was vertical and fragmeDts were protruding-, I incline to the opinion that it would have been wiser to have controlled brachial artery at middle of shaft of humerus, to have dressed wouDd aDd to have fixed fracture with spliDts while keeping limb depeDdent aDd quite close to body.

I agree .-N.C.F.

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ApOPLEXY AND FRACTURED FEltIUR.

R. N. (5. Blasey).-ID the February 1924 issue of FIRST AID you dealt with a query which set out that an old man, living in cottage six miles from ho!'pital is suffering from Apoplexy and Simple Fracture of Femur. You ruled that patieDt should be kept iD cottage until doctor arrived and that pony and trap (the only a vai lable meaDS of transport ) could only be used for carrying messeng-er to doctor. Und er such circumstances we question the wisdom of applymg cold to head iD accordance with Rule (c) on p. 146 of Textbook, because this treatment could not be applied contin uously and would therefore act as stimulant. We assume that there is no othE'l' assi<;tance avaIlable and welcome your kiDd advice on this poiDt.

Your" assumption" add!:! a further problem to the original

A. E. (Southend-on-Sea).-In our DivisioD we do a lot of transport work (1,000 cases per YEar) and are sometimes faced with difficulties which we would avoid. Thus, we may rece iv e mstruction by 'phone to remove patient "sufferiDg from suspected fracture" aDd on arrival we may be convinced in our mmds that the bone is really broken. We find patient lying in bed with his apparently broken limb uncoDtrolled by splints and bandages or other means of restraint. Further, the patleDt' s relatives tell us that the doctor has left word that the patient is not iD aDY way to be dealt with but s imply to be transported to hospital. Supposing that (as has actually happened) the suspected fracture should be a brokeD femur, then surely it is cODtrary to the Principles of First Aid to remove such a patient without first doing one's best to fix fracture WIth spliDts and bandages. Under such circumstances we ask how you would ad vise us to proceed.

A little more experience will probably teach you (as we doctors know full well) that the statemeDts of patients aDd their relatives may be most unreliable. Consequently in any case of doubt such as you suggest it is clearly your duty to apply for definite instructions direct to the doctor who has ordered removal of patient. This may delay removal, but it were better to do thiS than to take unfaIr risk with patient. If such step be impossible, then through exercise of your

" tact" and" discrimination" you must persuade patient's relatives that fixation of fractured leg- with spllDts and bandages or other means of treatment is an integral part of transport, and does not involve any undue interference with fracture. Thereby you will salve your conscience and satisfy the relatives who may have taken the doctor s instructions too literally. I n any case I know that no doctor would allow a patient "with suspected fracture )J to be removed taking steps. to protect patient from dangers of aggravation of fracture durmg transport. In this connection I have recently seen a man who walked about for a whole day with a fractured knee cap, and only consulted me because his knee joint became very swollen . - I .C.F .

TREA TMENT OF DO G BITE.

G. B. (Sheffield).- vVe run a monthly competit ion in our Division, and in turn prepare the tests. I n a recent competition patient was supposed to have been bitten in the calf of the leg by a sheep· worrying dog" which had been running wild for six months. )) We disagree with the detailed marking sheet whICh requires us to " place patient immediately in upright position " and also with the order in which we had to carry out the various steps of treatment. We, therefore, submit the matter for your decisions.

Clearly the author of the test set out his on the assumption that the dog was mad; but, even so, It were wrong to place patient in upright posit ion. It were better fi.rst to seat patient with both feet on the ground and then without delay to apply ligatures round limb to cut off temporarily the return of circulation, and so on.

As for sequence of details in a marking sheet it is often difficult to set them out precisely in correct order, because an efficient detailed sheet must at all costs be compact and easy to mark.-N.C.F.

J. J. ( Openshaw).-If pass yo';!r Assoc ;ation examination you are allowed your Brigade efficlency.-EDlT OR.

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The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL.

Corps or Divisional Funds there shc ul d be no excuse, in the future, for any Brigade member havin g to r tly on charity should they be temporarily or permanently disabled whilst performing Brigade duty.

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WE fe e l sure that all ranks of the St. John Ambulance Brigade will appreciate Insurance the arrangements made between the Scheme. Chief Commissioner and a leading Insuranc e Company, the details of which we publish in another column.

The Brigade has no legal responsibility for members injure d on duty, but that there is a moral responsibility canno t be denied, and it is therefore the paramount duty of eve ry officer-in -charge of a unit to se e that those und e' r his command arc covered against the risk of persoD& I inju ry which may be rec e ived when on duty under his orde rs.

Pub lic sp irited men and women lik e those of th e St. John Amb ulance Brigade, who give up the majority of their pleasures and a great deal of their horne life to mai ntain an efficient knowled ge of first aid to place at the dispo sal of suffering humanity, should not be permitted to e. pos e themselves to any risk, however small, unl e ss their depe ndents are at least assured of the necessities of life shou ld disaster overtake them whilst engaged on their bene volent work of aiding the sick and injured. They shoul d not be left dependent on th e sympathy of comrades who may elect to go round with the hat on their behalf.

The Chief Commissioner clearly points out that the nu mber of accidents sustained by Brigade p e rsonnel during th e past 40 years has been negligible, and although the servi ces of the Brigade are in greater demand to-day than in the past, there is no reason to believe that thtre will be a ny increase in the number of accidents, but with the in creasing speed of life generally the possibility exi sts and sho uld therefore be guarded against.

The rate of IS. per member per annum is exceptionally low for the benefits offered, and as the Chief Commissioner ha s no objection to the annual premium being met from

The Grand Priory in the British Realm of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Chancery of the Order, St. fohn's Gate, Cle rken well, London, E.C .I. fan uar'Y J1d, I92 8.

HI .M A]ESTY TH E KING has been graciously pleased to sanctIon the following promotions in and appointments to the V enerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem :-

As Dam e of justice:

Beatrice Holdsworth, Mrs. L. Dent, A.R.R.C.

As Associate Dame of Grace:

Miss Helena Constance Frank

As Commallders :

Ma jo r-General John Taylor F other ingh am, C.M.G., M.D.

Edwin Ralphs

Hugh Hedley Vicars Miller

Colonel Sir Edward Newbury Thornton, KB.E., M.R.C.S., L.R.C .P, D.P.H _

Ma jo r Edward Keith-Roach, O B.E.

Colonel Charles Pye Oliver, C.B., C.M.G ., M. D., T . D .

J ames McFarlane Lapsley

Alpheus Fuller W illi ams

Ri c hard WIlson Bartlett

Captain George Sitwell Campbell Swinton

As Olfiars:

WIlfred Vincent Miller Koch, M.D.

William Herbert Cawthra

William George Black, C.B.E., LL.D.

Sir Edward Clitherow Brooksbank, Bt.

The Lord vVavertree

John Cecil D'Arcy Dalton

Harold Branson Butler, M. B.E., F.R.C.S

Charles James Tunks, M.B .E.

Daniel Hall

Carlton Tom Hurry Riches

Lemuel Jones

Melvill Allan Jamieson

-FIRST

Sir Jobn Atkins, K.C.M.G., M.B., F.R.C.S.

Olof Frederick Gollcher

James Carter Ogilvie, M.D.

Sir .Godfrey John Vlgnoles Thomas, Bt., K.C.V.O., C.S.I.

MaJor-Gen.eral Henry Dudley Ossulston Ward, C.B , C.M.G.

General Sir John Stuart McKenzie Shea K C B IT C M G D.S O. ,

Mrs. Alice Maude Cawthra

The Marchioness of Salisbury

The Hon. Mrs. Violet Frances Skeffington Smyth

Mrs. Christina Elizabeth Feeny

Mrs. Elisa Gollcber

Joseph Grossman

'Valter Morgan

As Associate Officer:

As S erving B1'others .'

Robert Bedford, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.

Major John Raymond 'Varren, M.C.

John Bastin

W!ll!am 'Vhalley

William Charles Pigg

Sidney Charles Barnett

George Hall

William Ackerley

Bertie Charles Gee

James Prior, !'v1.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.

Captain Clement John Rogers

Ernest Robertson, M.D., M.R.C.S.

Arthur Challinor Purchas, M.B., M.R.C.S.

Frederick John Borrie, M.R.C.S L.R.C.P.

Alexander Robertson Falconer, C.B.E., M.B.

Samuel Michael Harding Grenfell

James Whitson Jack

Colonel Charles John Bruce Hay, C.M.G., C. B. E. D S 0

Alexander Wilson, M.D.

John Barker

John L.R.C.P. & S.Ed , L.F.P.S.

Frederick George Harwood

Alfred Hooper Hoyle, M.B.E.

Percival Charles Ashbee Betts

Walter Ernest Evans

John Holland

William Ball

Joseph Arthur Simpson

Albert Preston

John Thomas Dixon

J ames Saville

Alfred Crabtree

George M arshall

Charles Weavers

William Henry Palmer

Arthur James Gaw

James Nightingale

Jeremiah Diggle

Charles Harrop

Joseph Edwin Wass

William Thomas Ryan

George Spurrell

William Wilding Johnston

Captain F.rancis Harold Rodier Heath M.R.C S L R C P

Henry Gnffiths ,..,

Joseph Hooper

Charles Lennox

George Frederick Tuckwell

Abraham John Taylor

Edward Trevor Hale, L.R.C.P. & S.Ed.

As AssoC£ate Serving Broth er,;,'

Khan Bahadur Kazi A Zlz-ud-Din Ahmad C.LE 0 B E ISO

Samllel Judah

Mrs. Mary Caroline Wray

" Anne Davidson Athorpe

Miss Ethel Gardiner Hunt

" Eli zab eth Sarah Smith

Mrs Ida Jennings

Miss Grace El iza beth Partridge

" Annie Smith

Mrs. Eli zabeth Helen Wills

Miss Clara John

Mrs. Eli zabeth Jane Boyce

Miss Clara Helena Dawson

" Harriet Sarah Kane

Mrs. Frances Katharine Bowen

Miss Ethel Hazel Cather ine Todd

Margaret Ellen Douglass, M. D.

Mrs. Isabel Frances McLaren

" Esther Frances 'Yeston

" Sarah Ann Jones

Miss Sarah El iza beth EI.!anor KII k Davis

Mrs. Edith Liltan Battye

January, 1928

Brjgade Insurance.

THE following letter has been receivea (rom the Act irg Chid Commissioner ;4th January, ll)l

To Comm issi oners, Distri ct and County Staffs, Corps and Divisional Officers.

The Brigade has be en in now for over 40 ye rs the nur:nber of aCCidents to Its members arising out of Brigade duties been so small that they have up to the present been negitglble.

Although this is so, those responsible for the administrat' on of the are not unmindful that with the increase in t e speed .of lIfe and man's inventions to encourage speed, the r k of aCCidents are to-day in the past and in crnsequence the services of the Brigade are being deman ded more fre.q ue nt!y by the authorities and the public.

IS not anticipated that this increase in Brigade duties .wIlI In any way mean an in c rease in the nUlT'ber of casualties te;> our rank and file, the possib ility should be guarded agalDst.

PU blic sp irited men and women such as those enrolle d 10 the Br!gade who undertake work for the cause of suffe rIDg should not have to suffer pecuniary lo ss If, whilst on Bn.gade duty, they are unfortun ate enough to meet With an aCCident or are called as a witnes s III a Court case.

One of man s most importaDt duties in life is to hIS

The respons ib ility of the breadwinner is a mo st Importan.t one, and should not be lost sight of, whether n work, paid or voluntary, or sport.

With facts in mind the authorities of the Brigade are of the that all members of the Brigade should be by lDsurance agaInst any b?dily harm whilst c arry ing out Bng.ade work, and after consulting a number of insurance they have been able to arrange with the Commer cial U Dlon Assurance Co., Ltd London, E.C., to insu re our members for the follOWing benefits at the rate of IS. pe r mem,her, per anr:um,.based on the total number of members of a U':lt, but circumstances will be considered on the ir m.ents. Full particulars of such circumstances must be se nt With the proposal form. BENEFITS.

(a)

As Serving Sisters,'

Miss Harriette Joanna Vine

Mary Fanny Gaby

Miss Jessie Stewart

J lnu uy, 19 28 -FIRST

Permanent total disablement other than loss of limbs or eyes... £roo

(b) Loss of wages or earnings and / or out-of-pocket expenses up to £5.

As the Brigade serves the public, and as the public maintains its Corps and Divisional funds, there is no objection to premiums being paid from Corps or Divisional funds.

It is hoped that those responsible for the administration of the Brigade and its units will encourage the insurance of our members.

Acting Chief Commissioner. F. S. WILKIN SO N, Major-General.

Practical First Aid and Horne Nursing

(By Question and Answer).

Arranged by Major S. T. BEGG S M.D D P.H.

( ClJntinued from page £55.)

DROWNING AND ARTIFICIAL RE SPIRAT ION.

Q-What are the points to be aimed at in treating the appa rently drowned ?

A-(I) The removal of all obstructions to the passage of into the lungs; (2) the restoration of the breathing; (3) aft er br eathing is restored the promotion of warmth and t;:i rculation.

Q - What method of artificial respiration should be used?

A-SchMer s method.

Q-Describe the steps in carrying out artificial respiration by thiS method.

A-I mmediately on removal from the water place the pati ent face downwards, with the arms drawn forward and the (ac e turned to the side ; without stopping to remove clothing, com mence respiration. (I) Place yourself astride of the patient's body, in a kneeling position, facing- his head; (3) put your hand s flat on the small of his back, with the thumbs nearly touc hing, and the fingers spread out over the lower ribs, lean forwa rd with the arms straight and steadily allow the weight o f your body to produce a firm, dO',vnward pressure on the loin s and lower part of the back, count slowly-one, two, three; (3 immediately swing backward, releasing the pressure. Do no t lift the hands from the patient's body, count slowly-one, tw o i (4) repeat this forward and backward movement fifteen tim es a minute.

Q-After natural breathing has recommenced what should b e done ?

A-Apply hot flannels to the limbs and body, and hot bo ttles to the feet, promote circulation by friction

Q - How is friction performed to promote circulation?

A-Allow the patient to lie on the right side, and apply friction over the surface of the body, by rubbing legs, arms, a nd body towards the heart, and continue after the patient has been wrapped in blankets.

Q -On restoration of the patient describe the after treatment.

A-Remove the patient to the nearest shelter. If power of swallowing has returned, give brandy and water, beef tea, or coffee. Encourage to patient to sleep, and allow free circulation of air round the patient.

Q-Enumerate the precautions to be observed in dealing with a case of drowning.

AID.-

Q-How long should the efforts to restore life be persevered in ?

A- The efforts must be persevered in for one or two hours, or until a doctor has pronounced life to be extinct.

Q-Enumerate other conditions in wbich it will be necessary to perform artificial respiration.

A-Suffocation from the fumes of charcoal, choke-damp in mining accidents; hanging; gas poisoning lightning-stroke; severe electric shock; chloroform poisoning, etc. POISONIXG.

Q-Give the definition of a poison.

A-A poison is any substance which on being absorbed by the organs of the body, or by chemical action on the tissues, injures health or destroys life.

Q -When should poisoning be suspected?

A- ( r) On the sudden appearance of the symptoms in a person otherwise healthy; (2) the symptoms coming on soon after food or drink; (3) if after a meal the symptoms are complained of by several or all wbo have taken it.

Q-Explain the action of poisons on the body; classify poisons according to their action, and state how they destroy life?

A- ( r) By burning the parts they touch (£.e., the mouth, throat, and stomach), and causing shock; or by !Laking the parts swell up so as to suffocate tbe patient. These are called corrosive po isons.

(2) By irritating the parts they touch (such as the throat, stomach, and bowels ), as to cause inflammation; the inflammation gives rise to pain, vomiting, and diarrhrea. These are irritant poisons.

(3) By heing absorbed into the blood and producing their poisonous action on the brain, nerves, heart, or other important organs. These are systemic (z'.e. , constitutional) poisons, or narcotic poisons, as they cause insensibility.

Q-Mention the two main principles underlying the treatment of cases of poisoning.

A-(I) Remove the poison.

(2) Lessen the poisonous effects by giving the proper remedy, called the antidote.

Q-vVbat should be done with vomited matter or any poison found ?

A-Any poison remaining, all vomited matter, or anything likely to prove of importance in the inquiry, should be carefully preserved.

Q- What general antidote can be given to a case of poisoning of which the nature is unknown?

Carbonate of magnesia } Powdered charcoal equal parts. Hydrated peroxide of iron To be given freely In water.

Q-Give the symptoms of corrosive poisoning?

A-Severe pain, immediately after taking the poison, in the mouth and throat; mouth and lips stained and blistered. Shock and difficulty in breathing.

Q-Give the treatment for corrosive poisoning.

A-Do not give emetics. If the smell is sour, give limewater, or chalk and water, linseed or olive oil; if the breath smells of hartshorn, weak vinegar and water or limejuice should be administered. Apply hot-water bottles to the feet and other means for restoration from shock.

Q-Enumerate the more common corrosive poisons.

A-Oil of vitriol (sulpburic acid), spirits of salts (hydrochloric acid), nitric acid, caustic soda, caustic potash, strong ammonia, oxalic acid (salts of sorrel), and carbolic acid.

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A-(r) Efforts to promote warmth and circulation must not be made until the first appearance of natural breathing.

.(2) No attempt should be made to remove wet clothing, or give restoratives by the mouth, till natural breathing has re-commenc ed.

(3) Frevent unnecessary crowding round the patient.

(4) Do not allow the patient to remain on his back unless the tongue is secured.

(5) In no circumstances hold the patient up by the feet.

Q- vVhat are the symptoms of irritant poisoning?

A-A sensation of burning, or a strong taste in the muuth and throat. The pain gradually increases and vomiting occurs with pain in the stomach, diarrhrea with straining, and sometimes blood in the stools. Shock and exhaustion set

Q-Give the treatment for irritaat poisoning.

A-Give emetics; encourage vomiting; then milk or white of egg, oil, or melted butter.

-FIRST 'AID-

Q - \Vhen should oil not be give n in the treatment of poisoning- ?

A-'In phosphorus and cantharides poisoning.

Q-Name the more cOmmon irritant poisons.

A-Copper, stale and badly-tinned fish or meat, arseOlC, perchloride of mercury, zinc, iodine, cant harides, and powdered glass.

Give the symptoms of systerl!ic

A--Giddiness dimness of sIght, drowsmess, c:lJfficulty m breathing, or weak pulse, cramps, convulsions. The pupils of the eye are eIther WIdely opened or tightly closed.

Q - \Vhat is the general treatment of systemic ?

A-Give emetics. The stomach must be emptIed by causing vomiting or the use of the stomach pump. Symptoms must be treated.

Q-How should the symptoms be dealt with in a case of systemic poisoning?

A-In case of drowsiness the patient must be kept awake by being walke<i about, cold water douches and hot coffee be!ng given; if the greater, or the threatens to fail artifiCIal respJratlOn should be resorted to; If the pulse is wea'k, give if there are. cramps, rubbing of the limbs; If delmum or convulSIOns, the patIent should be kept as quiet as possible

Q-What substances can be used to produce vomiting in a case of poisoning?

A-Mustard or salt. One tablespoonful to a tumbler of water.

Q - When should an emetic not be used ?

A-In corrosive poisoning.

was held at the Victoria Hotel under the presidency of Mr C. H Hill (retired). Mr. Wainwright chuacterised ambulance work as a movement showing the right community spirit, and said the time and work devoted to it was much appreciated by all conc e rned.

SOUTIIAI L.

Mr. R. C. Kirkpatrick (divisional engineer) preside d over a gathering of ambulance workers at King's Hall , Southall on December 3rd, when awards were presented to members of the Southall Ambulance Class by Mr. H. R. Campfield (divisional supt. ) Among the large compan y present were Dr. and Mrs. Sllisbury -Sharpe and Dr. an d Mrs. Seccom be. In his opening address, the chairma n referred to his war and gave of th e value of first aid knowledge with the army in the East.

Mr. Campfield emphasised the importance of bringin g the young men into the movem e nt. Dr. Sharpe congratulated the class, and D i. Seccom be on the 80 per cent. of th e examination successes in the past three years, and urge d keenness to maintain this high record.

TR U RO.

Ambulance workers in the Truro district mft at th t: station On the ev ening of December 30th, to receive the ir examination awards.

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

Ar.lONG recent honours granted by the Venerable Order of St. John are the following G.W.R. ambulance workers all of whom bave been selected as Serving :-

Dr. C. R Lunn, Olton, Birmingham; Mr. A. Borrington, Locomotive Dept., Cardiff; Mr G. Allitt. Engineering Dept, Wolverhampton; Mr. W. G. Bevan, Traffic Dept., Swansea; Mr. A. Hooper, Locomotive Dept., SwindOD.

Dr. Lunn has been assGciated with the G.W.R. Ambulance Class at Tysel cy for many years and gtneral satisfaction in the neighbourhood will be felt at this recognition of his services to the am bulance cause.

Messrs. Borrington, Allitt, Bevan, and Hooper all have been particularly active in promoting am bulance knowledge in connection with railway classes over a long period of y ears and are among the veterans who have done so much to make the railway ambulance movement what it is to-day.

WOLVERHAMPTON.

Over 50 examination awards were distributed to members of the G. W.R. Ambulance class at Stofford·road Works, Wolverhampton on the evening of December 23rd by Mr. E. G. Wainwright, divisional locomotive supt. The meeting took the form of a smoking concert and

Mr. Nodd e r, Divisional Ambulance Secretary wh o gave a resum e of ambulance progress in the Plymout h Division, said that during the past year 75 per cent. of th e cases dealt with were accidents which tuok plac e oj} railwa y premises. Ambulance work was .a form. of practical christianity-the reward for first aid effiCiency was th e ability to afford help to someone in time of emergency.

Mr. W. T. Carr, who distributed the awards whic h included two gold t fficiency medals, congratulated th e recipients and referred to the admirable spirit of comrad eship throughout the ambulance movement.

Dr. Molony (Lecturer) addressed the meeting an d gave testimony in which first aid treatment rendered by railwaymen have recently saved life and limb.

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January, 1928 -FIRST

Death of District Surgeon T. Halliwell.

THE unexpected death of Dr. T. Halliwell, M.R C.S ., L.R c.P., D.P.H., Officer of the Order, on November 26th, has caused widespread regret amongst all those who were privileged to know him.

Quali fying in 1886 at Guy's, he took up his residence a t Forest Hill in 18 93, and since then had thrown himself whole-heartedly into every local movement. As an educat ionalist he was a valued member of the local authority, being, at the time of his decease, Chairman of the Managers

AI D.- 18 5

The Doctor found time fo( an immense amount of interest in Freemasonry. Besides being well -known in Northern and Metropolitan circles he was a very active Mason in the Province of Kent, and was a member of the following Lodges and Chapters :-

Senior P.M. of the West Wickham L')dge, a Consecrating Officer and HO'lorary Member of the Lee, Kent, and of Reculvars Lodge, Westgate ReceIv e d the honour of L.R. in 1903, and in 1920 P.J G.W. Kent. He was P.P. of the Adams Chapter, Sheerness, and of the West Wickham Chapter, also P.P., G Sc.N., of Kent, and P.G Std. B. England, and P.E. Prec. of the Lullingstone Preceptory Knights Templar, Past Prior of the r Qights of Malta, and Past Provincial Grand Chancellor of the Province of Kent and Surrey.

The work which he performed for the Ordet of St. John cannot be adequately described. Over 20 years ago he was induced to for a class of the S. E. & C. R. Centre, and this work once begun quickly developed into a passionate devotion to the am bulance cause, which was recognised by his appointment as Honorary of the Order.

As Lecturer to the Bricklayers Arms Class he achieved a success and popularity that bound his "boys" to him with real esprit de corps His ability as a team trainer soon displayed its e lf in the uniform success of the Bricklayers Arms team in Central and Ncltional Competitions. With the formation of No. 11 District he readily responded to the call to become Di5trict Surgeon. It was due to h arduous that Bricklayers Arms Divi3ion appeared in Brigade Finals, and bas held such an unrivalled position for several years.

Nor did local claims ahsorb all his energies. A valued Examiner for the Association, he was to be found conducting Class examinations all over the South of England, he would willingly lectur t: at the most remote parts of the line, and gave several days each year to acting as Judge at Centre Comp titions. In the same way Brigade and Divisional Annual Meetings would attended with equal zeal. He also acted as Judge for the Railway D e war Competitions.

All who knew him will never rorg:.t hi') magnetic personality. A keen judge of character, he was the frieno of all classes, equally at home in any circle which he enriched with a piquant Yorkshire wit. His natural frankness stamped him as disliking humbug in any form.

THE LATE DR. T. HALLIWELL.

of both Kilmorie Road and Dalmain Road L C.C. Schools. His last official act was in connection with the former, when he introduced Sir George Hume, M.P. , at a pri ze distribution

He was Medical Officer to the Forest Hill Dispensary, referee to several Insurance Companies, Surgeon to the Local Fencibles, and the trusted adviser of his many friends.

His services to the Metropolitan Police and L C C Tramway s were highly esteemed by the employees of both bodies.

In accordance with his wishes. the fun e ral was of a very simple character. St. Savior's, Brockley Rise, was fill ::. d to overflowing with a congregation of medical colleagues, patients, representatives of local bodies, Masonic Lodgps, and friends from a distance. Colon al A irey, C. M G , attended on behalf of St. John's Gate. Commissioner E. A. Richards, Knight of Grace, and his District staff were also at the Church. An enormous number of floral tokens were sent, all the mourning coaches, and also the Addiscombe Motor Ambulance being requisitioned for their conveyance. The coffin was draped with the Brigade Flag.

The cort ege was met at Lewisham Cemetery by some 200 Ambulance Officers and men. Divl. Supt. A. ]. Green, S. B., was in command, and the Bricklayers' Arms Division supplied the bearers.

Most Southern Railway Divisions and classes sent wreaths, and the personnel present was drawn from stations all over the system

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The d e epest sympathy is felt with Mrs. Halliw€.ll In

her overwhelming loss. Mrs. Halliwell is anxious to return thanks for the many letters and marks of sympathy which have been a great solac e to her.

Officers' Training Course. *

Orfanised for O(fice,'s and Members of Ce1ltral Arta No. 1 (Prince of TVales') District, S1 A.B.

LECTURE No.6. ADMINISTRATION OF A DIVISION.

By N. CORBET FLETCHER, M.B., M.R.C.S. Assistant Com 'missioner, Central Area, LY"o. District.

(Concluded from page I5 8 .j

RESPONSIBILITIES IN ADMINISTRATION.

Opposition to discipline, drill and uniform has bren noted, and merits first consideration among the "duties and responsibiliti es" of the Superintendent of a Division.

DiscijJline is "training," .1 mode of conduct according to rules," or in other words" subjection to control." Those who object to discipline can be ruled out at once, because when they joined the Brigade, they signed the enrolment form and agreed to subject themselvES to control, without which a vast organisation, such as the Brigade with its 50 ,000 members could not carryon for a week, whereas under discipline it has flourished now for 40 years. Of course, the strict code of military discipline cannot operate in the Brigade because it is a voluntary orgaDisation. Yet it is well to realise that the Brigade does expect all its members to recognise and cultivate discipline, which is based on respect and loyalty towards those of superior and inferior rank, and which is demonstrated by certain acts of courtesy towards the uniform and those who wear it.

Discipline, therefore, must be accepted as a fundamental principle of the Brigade; but it differs from the military code in that it only applies when uniform is worn or in official dealings on Brigade affairs. Apart from such, discipline in the Brigade makes no call on its members; and the happiest Divisions are those in which officers and members (when in mufti or freed from duty) can mix together and hold their own as man to man, or woman to woman.

Drill is "training by exercise" and is a means not only of moving a squad or company of persons in orderly manner but also of acquiring education in discipline. Further, without drill the Brigade would not be a disciplined body but rather a disorderly mob; and it would merit ridicule of the general public whom it seeks to serve. Opposition to drill, therefore, is not so pronounced to·day as it was in the early days when the Brigade was first formed, except in certain Divisions in which on drill nights there is nothing but drill, in spite of the Brigade definition that no meeting can count as "Drill" unless some First Aid Practice takes place thereat.

Unz/orm signifie3 " dress of same kind for persons of same body." It is not a symol of slavery, but, as the word denotes, the visible evidence of the fact that members of the Brigade are "made ont" by combination of efforts of • T his sedes of lectures when completed will probably be available in pamphlet form.

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1928.

all. In early days there was strong opposition to uniform which indeed excited derision until the Brigade won confidence by sincerity of purpose and cfficiency of action. In recent times the surgeons alone seemed averse to wear uniform; and it is, therefore, interesting to note that surgeons appointed to No. 1 District within the last four years have, almost without exception, gone into uniform. Under these circumstances, the uniform should be a source of pride to all mem bers of the Brigade who should be irreproachable in their dress and scorn to disfigure it with unauthorised decorations and personal trinklets. In view, however, of his peculiar responsibility, the Divisional Supt. should hold periodical uniform parades of his mem bers and watch carefully for breaches of Dress Orders.

Duties are "things that are owed" and constitute the most pressing liability of the Brigade which, through its superior officers, has pledged itself to do ambulance work whenever called upon by Police or other competen t authority. To this end, each and every member" owes" it to the Brigade to respond, whenever possible, to the cali of District or Division. To the Divisional Supt. is e ntrusted the task of creating enthusiasm for Public Duties, a task which should not be difficult, since in tbis, more than in any other way, is gained practical experience of First Aid , the link which binds together all members of the Brigade whatever their rank.

In No.1 District Public Duties are so frequent an d often so important that their control has been remove d from the ordinary administrative work of the Areas an d allocated to special officers who regulate the work as representatives of the Commissioner. All communications o n Public Duty, therefore, froll Ambulance Divisions are sen t direct to Public Duty Officer, and from Nursing Division to Lady District Superintendent.

Equipment includes all those things essential to th rendenng of First Aid, from a motor ambulance to a plcke t of safety pins. On Public Duty one sometimes finds tba surgical haversacs and pouches are incomplete and far fron being "in clean and proper condition." Wben thl <: happens, the culprit is not nr.cess:uily the unfortunat private who catch e s it hot and strong from the Inspectin g Officer, but possibly the Divisional Supt. who allowed him to go on duty with incomplete or dirty equipment. Fo r his own reputation, therefore, the Divisional Supt. should hold periodical parades to ensure that his mem bers ar alive to their responsibilities and that they may not brin g discredit on the Division in this way.

The contents of a pouch are nine in num ber and ca n easily if we .tabulate the articles' require d .treatmg wound wlt.h artenal bleeding; tourniquet stick , lOdlDe (3 ampoules), hnt, cotton wool, roller bandages ((in and 2 in.)) saftty pins (6) and triangular bandage, all neatl y covered and protected. The bottle of smelling salts, much beloved by Fi: st Aiders, is not carried in pouch.

Divisional stationery is an item of equipment whic h should be adopted and used by each Division and it s responsible officers. Official communications on privat · notepaper suggest loss of dignity and lack of pride in th e work. In Divisional notepaper the space on extreme left is to District and Area, the bulk of space to right belDg avaIlable for names and addresses of Division and responsible officers. Such equipment must be submitted for approval of Assistant Commissioner before issue.

Instruction occupies a most important position among the duties of a Superintendent because he is responsible for proper of members in First Aid, Nursing, Transport and Dnll. For the former two su bj ects he ha s

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the help of Divisional Surgeon (and in Nursing Divisions of Nursing Officer), but for the latter two he usually accepts pe rsonal responsibility. To this f nd, he should consult with Divisional Surgeon and combine with him in drawing up a schedule of work, in which refresher courses of First Aid and Nursing should be included. Useful to old mem bers, such courses often attracts recruits. Further, proper instruction of a Division demands that on Drill Nights there should be variation of programme (halfhour First Aid or Nursing; half·hour Transport or Drill) lest members tire and lose intenst. Such instructions must at all costs be practical and appertain strictly to object s of the Brigade.

The Official Re-Examination is the ttst of instruction and should be held early in the year, being conducted by a Brigade Surgeon other than Surgeon to the Division. This clears a way for the Supplementary Examination which may be hel:! latEr for previously rpjected or unavoidably absent, and which mlY, with District Surgeon's sanction, be taken by Divisional Surgeon.

Finance is the last, but far from the least, of the resp::)l1sibilities of a Superintendent, who sh::)uld aim at maintainirg the indeptndence of his Division in fimnce no less than in Appeals to D,strict Headq uarters ale comparatively ustless, because any such funds i vailable must be devoted to Headquarter n:quirements.

U ndtr these circumstances the wise Sup:rintendent calls ogether his Committee, and with their help, fx:rcisE.s resourcefulness as to rreans whereby he may kef phis Trfasurer supplied with funds.

Flag Days have been helpful; but they are rapidly g rowing into disfavour. DonatIOns are valuable, but often fail when most required. Subscription3 from members are useful; but appeals to members are unplelsant bEcause t hese give time labour and leisurE'. S )cial entertainments, bertfore, are often most fruitful in bringing in money urgently nl!eded to carryon work of the Division. Ccncerts, dances, whist drive!', &r, provide social attractions from which cash and r cruits may be 0btained, and ttlrough which some recompense may b:! p.lid to and sweethearls deserted on D. ill Nights and f r Public Duties. Indeed, (xperience proves lhat the most successrul and happy Divisions are those in which the social element is most strongly developed. As in the administration of a Division, no set plln can be detailed; so in the collection of funds local conditions must be considered to discover the most suitable way, for loc'al Divisions must be selfsupporting.

In conclusion, the British Empire: is a Commonwealth of :l.tions. Evcn w the Brigade is a Commonwealth of Divisions, of wbich each should be independent within the prescribed limits; each happy and succes'iful in voluntary .w,)fk undertakl!n for the cause of humanity, and eac1 an.d prepared .fo.r _ all calls and emergencies of Bngadf", District and DIV1SlOn. Towards such a consummation, Central Area offers as a humble contribution its Officers 'I raining Course, the success of which has been due as much to those who have listened as \0 those who have organised and lectured ; and to its offering, Central A.rea attaches this toast, wish, or prayer -call it what you wlll-" The Brigad e! Long Muy It Flourish 1 ! " F!Nls.

When corresponding with Advertisers please mention "Fir.t Aid ,J

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

DECEMBER, 1927.

The Acting Chi e f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations ;-

TO BE DISTRICT SURGEON.

No. 12 DI'>TRICT.

Robert James Rowlette, M.D., F.R.C.S. 1. No. 12 (Irish Free States) District, 20.12.27

TO BE DISTRIC'!' OFFICER.

No. 1 DISTRICT.

Supt. Charles J. Fitch, Eastern Area, 2r.r2.27 vice C apfain W Goodley appointed Public Duty Officer NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Corps John Cairns Parker, County of Northampton, 22 11.27

TO BE CORPS SUPT.

No. 5 DISTRICT. Corp3 Surgeon William Norman West-Watson, M.D., Bradford Corp"2.12.27

TO BE CORPS OFFICER.

No. I DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. Percy Benjamin Wickens, South Met. Gas Co. Corps, 28.11.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Robert Young, Denaby Main Corp3, 17. 12 27

TO 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. DISTRICT.

Eleanor Heald Kelly, M. D D. P. H., B.Sc., NO.7 (\Virnbledon and Merton) Nursing Divis ion, 6.10 27

Richard Tudor Edwards, M.RC.S., L.RC.P., D.P.H, No. II (W ernbleyand Harlesden) Division, 19. 122 7

NO.2 DISTRICT.

John Morton M.B, Ch.B, M.R.S.S, L.R.C.P., Redland Division, City of Bristol Corps, 28.1 I.27

NO.3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

James Cook, M.B., Ch.B, Earl ShiltoD DiviEion, Leicester Corps, 10.12 27

Alexander Leitch, M. B., Ch. B., Earl Shilton Division, Leicester Corps, 10.12.27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.-

John Laidlow Clark, L.RC. P., L.R.C.S., L.R F P. & S , City of Coventry Nursing- D ivisio n, Warwickshire Corp3, 8.12.27

John R. Dallow, M.B, Ch.B, B.Sc., Klnver Nursing Division, Dudley and District Corps, 26.12.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Will iam Mottershead, M.B, Ch.B., Little Lever Division, Bolton Corps, 3. 12 27

Cecil Graham Foxcroft, M B Ch. B. , Liverpool Nursing Division, L iv erpool Corps, Alexandr.r Patton, M.D., D.P.H , Widnes Division, 7. 12• 27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

James Walker Wood, M.B., Ch.B., Armley and \Vortley Division, Leeds Corps, 9 12.27

Frank Danks, M.B., Ch.B., Clayton Works Division, Leeds Corps, 9 12.27

Stephen Nockolds, M.B., Ch.B., Glossop and D istrict Division, 2.12.27

\Valter Anley Hawes, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.P.H 1 Stamford DIvision, William Robinson, M.B., Ch.B., Bilsthorpe Colliery Division, 28 .12 .27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Susan Harrower Gilchrist, M.B., Ch.B ., Central Nurs ing Division, Hull Corps, 17. 11.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Herbert Adrian Brookes, F.R.C.S., Boro' of Dartmouth Division, 3 12.27

Joseph Monlas Courtney, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Lynton and Lynmouth Division, 7 ] 1.27

Lieut.-Colonel Augustus Henry Owen Yo un g, L.R.C.P., C.P.I., T avistock DiVIs ion, NO.9 Distri ct, 8.10.27

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No . DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Frederick Foddering, No. 19 I (Old Kent Road) Division, South Met. Gas Co. Corps,

Ambulance Offic er Henry Charles Gordon, 1\ o. 84 (Twic kenham) Division, 28.11.27

AmbUlance Officer Harry Robert Stanl e y, No. II (W embley and Harlesden ) Division, 8 12 27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

P er cy Thomas, Bourne End Division, 8 .11.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Reginald F. Ward, Alfreton and District Division, 2.12.27

Ronald Ross, Maltby Division, Denaby Main Corps, 17.1227

Isaac William Cumberpatch, Sh el ton Iron Steel and Coal Co. Division, Hanley and District Corps, 28 1227

Sergeant Henry Hewitt, North Brierley Division, 17.12.27

No.6 DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer William Clifford Holt, St. P eter 's Works Division, N ewcastle-on- Tyne Corps, 26. I 1.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Fred er ick William Hockaday, Bid efor d Division, 25.11.27

P er cy Tho mas Kimmins, Lynton and Lynmouth Division, 7·12.27

Richard Rog ers, Marlboro' and S. Huish Division, 19 11.2 7

Artbur PhilIpps Hannaford, Salcombe and DIstrict Division, 1.12 27

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No. D ISTRICT.

Alice Mary Tuck, No. 47 N (Fi ns bury) Nursin5' Division, 30 1 1. 2 7

NO.3 (EASTERN) DIS TRICT.

Nursing Officer Irene P. Page, W ellingboro' H.Q. s Nursing Division, 15 1227

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Mary Finn, Kinv er Nursing Division, 26.1227

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Isabel Sbort, Amblesid e Nursing Division, 23.J I.27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Louisa Oldfield, City Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps, 17. 1.27

Lady Ambulanc e Officer Beatrice Searby, Midla nd Nursing Division, Nottingham Corps, 17.12 .27

NO 9 DISTRICT.

Flora Kathl een Wood, Exeter Nur sing Division, 10.11.27

Lady Ambulance Offic er Sophia Colli hole, Torquay Nu rs in g Division, 29 1 I.27

TO BE AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No. J DISTRICT.

Sergt. Benjamin John Dodds, No. 19/ 5 (South M et. Gas Co. Corps), 15 12.27

NO.2 DISTRICT.

C;ergt. Alfred Williams, Worle Division, Weston-super-Mare Corp.:;, 20. 11.27

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT

'1ergt. Thomas Grant, Midland Carriage Division, D irmin gham Co rps, 6 J2 27

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No. DISTRICT.

George Day, Castleford and Distr ic t Division, 9.12 27

Frank Ward Brown, Wakefield Division , 7.12.27

Ser g t. Tom Burden, Bradford Tramway Di visio n, ] 7 12.27

Corpl. Edmund l\latt hews, Millhouse Loco. Division, Sheffield Cor ps, 28. I 2.27

Henry Will iam Latham, Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Co. Corps, Hanley and District Corps, 28. J 2

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Staff Sergt. John Renwick, Sl. Peter's \Vorks Division, Newcastle-on- Tyne Co r ps, J o. J 2 27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Sergt. William Jarvis, Dodd ington Division, 26 1127

K emp, Farningham DiVIsion, 9 12.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

James Inkerman Sbarp, Marlborough and S. Huish Di vision, 19 I I 27

Corpl Ernest George 'Woodl ey, Devonport Central i\'ursin g Division, Boro' of Plymouth Corps, 20.12.27

Distri ct Sergt. Major John Richard Pawley, Torquay DiV Ision,

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Annie G ertrude Adams, Ashton ·under-Lyne Nursing DiVisio n, 23 J 1.27

Mabel Eastwood, M.B.E., Todmorden Nursing Divisio n, 30 1[27

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Theodore Farran, Doncaster Nursing Division, 1.1227

Hilda Smith, Midland Tursing Division, Nottinghaw Cor ps, J7·12.27

Caroline Sarah Shilcock, Cit)' ursing Division, N ottingha Corps, ]7.12.27

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Dorothy Hubbard, Westgate-on-Sea Nursing Divisio n, 23 1 I.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Annie Louisa Drew, Torquay Nursing Division, 29. 11.2 7

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Elizabeth Pritchard, Carrington Nursing Division, .N ott n bham Corps, 17.12.27

NO.9 DISTRICT

Amy Minni e Phillips, Exeter ursing Division, 19 11.27

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFICER FOR OADETS

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Ernest Rowe, Long Eaton Cadet Division, 2 12.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Sergt. Frederick Albert Trott, Barnstaple Cadet Di\' is io n, 12.12.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER FOR OADET S .

No. I DIST RICT

Joan Marjorie Rawson, No. 14 (Craig's Court House) Cade Nursing Division

TRANSFERRED.

NO.5 DISIRICT

Ambulance Officer H. Kirk, Staveley Works Division to Markham Main Division, 24 I I.27

Ambulance Officer D. Ross, Cadeby D ivision to Maltb y D ivisi on, 1.1 I.27

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. DI STRICT.

District Officer F. W. Clifford, 28 I 1.27

NO 2 DISTRICT.

County Commissioner Lieut.-Col. A. J. Cary, T.D., County of Somerset, 18 I I.27

NO.4 DISTRICT

Lady Supt. M. Gaskell, Tyldesley N ursing Division, 12. T 1 27

Supt. J. Wright, Kendal Division, 25 T T.27

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NO.5 DISTRICT.

Cor ps Officer G. H. Milne, Denaby Main Corps, 21.12.27

Supt M. Gabbitas, Maltby DiVision, Denaby Main Corps, 21.12.27

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Sup t. W. H Burgess, Hull Central Divis ion, 16. 1.27

NO.9 DI STR ICT.

Transport Sergt. J. B Phillips, Falmouth D ivisi on, 19 10 2 7

No. II DISTRICT.

Supt. T. Jones, Dover Division, 21.1 J.27

RESIGNATIONS AOOEPTED WITH REGRET.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Nnrsi n g Offi cer Watkins, Swindon Nu rsing Division, J7· 12 27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon H. E. Moore, "A" Division, Crewe Corps, 1.12.27

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Ambulanc e Officer A. C. Smith, Band Di visio n, Tottingham Corps,13 122 7

Supt. A. Beaumont, Shipley Div ision, Shipley a nd Distri c t Cor ps , 21. 12.27

No.6 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon H. Sproulle, Withernsea Division, 19· 1227

No. 9 DISTRICT.

Lady Corps Officer F. :'IL Und erbay, Borough of Plymouth Corps, 29 11.27

Lady Supt. A. M. Phillips, City of Exeter Nursing D ivision, 1.1227

Divisional SurR e on D. Cadman, Borough of Dartmouth Division, 27

D ivisional Supt. Ellis Pearson, Bideford Division, 28 11.27

No. 10 DISTRICT.

D i"isional Surgeon A. R. Hi!! Beechholme 1 ursing D ivisi on 5 12.2 7

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

No.2 DISTRICT.

N orth Uournemouth Division, NO.3 ( WE STERN) nISTRICT.

Midland Carriage DIVIsion, Birmingham Corps, 6.12.27

I" lnver Nursing Division, 18 11.2 7 NO.4 DISTRICT.

Port Rai nbow Division, 3 12.2 7

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Bilsthorp e Colliery Division, 7.1227

Armsthorpe Division, 21.10.27

Wakefi eld urs ing Division, 28.12.2 7

Langl ey Collieries Division, 28.122 7

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Pend een D ivisio n, 5.12.27

Salcomb e N ursing Division, 11.12 .2 7 No. 10 DI VISIO N.

Wal pole Highway Divis ion, 11.12.27

OADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

No I DISTRI CT

Southall Cadet Nursing Division, 19.12 27

Craigsl Court House Cadet Nursing Division, 28. 11.2 7 No. 5 DI STR ICT.

Long Eaton Cadet Nursing Di vi sion, 2.1227

M exborough Cadet Division, 17.12.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

P endeen Cadet Division,s. 1227

Exmouth (Parade Church) Cadet Nursing Division, 1.12.27

DEATH.

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon S. Farmer, Dean and Chapter _ Division, 21.12.27

No. II DI STR ICT.

AID

CORPS RE-NAMED.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

• •PIlINCE Of OISTRJCT.

1tbc GranO I)norp of Clle Ik«r at !be bos;lltal or SL 3 0lln or 3trusalC1l1 lD

'IDJe St 3-ohn Bmbu[ance

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. FEBRUARY, 1928.

February 5th, No. 29 Division, Walthamstow " 12th" 30 " East London. " 19 th ,,33 " Bermondsey and Walworth. " 26th" 37 ,. Paddington

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. Jobn's Gate at 2 p.m. ASSOCIATION CLASSES IN FIRST AID AND HOME NURSI N G.

When a class is started in connection with any D ivi sion of the Brigade, permission must be obtained first tbe Ch ief Secretary of the St. J obn Ambulance ASSOCIatIon, Captain Cahusac, M.C., who will arrange for tbe necessary forms to be sent out in connection with the class.

ROAD SERVICE SCHEME.

District Officer Captain Goodley, M.C., will shortly ask the Officers and Members in Cbarge of Divisions who can take part in the Road Service Scbeme, to meet him at Headquarters, in order to discuss tbe arrangements for the present year.

The Commiss io ner hopes that all Officers concerned will attend the meeting, not ic e of which will be sent out later.

( Signed) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. ( Lt.-Col. ). Commissione7' J MPORTANT NOTICE.

Divisional Secretaries are requested, when sending newspaper cuttings of their meetings, etc., to give the date of publication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

No. 55 (SOUTHALL) AM BULA NCE & NURSIN G DI\ ISIONS.

- The novelty dance arranged by the joint Entertainment Committee of the above Divisions on New Year's eve. at the Holy Trinity HaJJ, Southall, was one of the most successful held in the district, a large party of members and friends being present. Throughout tbe evening merriment was kept alive by several novel features introduced by the M.C. (M r. A. W. Shead). Chief of these was the exciting hunt for the "mystery man," a prize being offered to the lady who could discover him before 10 30 p.m. If, however, he was not found before that time the lady dancing with him at 10.30 would be awarded tbe prize. In spite of clues being repeatedly announced by the M.C. the "mystery man" danced eacb dance with a different partner and managed to elude detection until 10.20, when he was successfully captured by Ambulance Sister Miss Peggy Cannon. The M.C. immediately announced tbe capture and a cut-glass bowl and servers was award to Miss Cannon amid hearty cheers the" mystery man" also receiving a cigarette case.

Other novelties enjoyed during the evening included a "lucky card dance, " "excuse me," "flickering ja zz walt z," and " blind directions for trot." A pri z e for each.

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Much appreciation was given to the very pleasmg and effecti v e decorations of the Hall, which was carried out by the members of the Ambulance Division, under the direction of Mr Shead.

During the evening Supt. Taylor, speaking on behalf of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, thanked the company for their loyal support. He appealed for more members for both I?ivisions, and said that Lady Supt. :\1iss Lewis was arrangIDg a course of Home Nursing Lectures early in the New Year. Ladies interested could obtain full particulars from Ambulance Officer Mrs. Gibbs, 44, Leamington-road Southall. While young men wishing to interest themselves id the Ambulance Divis ion could obtain particulars from Ambulance Officer H S King, 44, Northcott-avenue, Southall. [n concluding, he wished to thank, on behalf of all present, the M.C Mr. Shead, who had devoted his afternoons with the Ambula.nce to decorate the hall and had given everybody a ,olly time, and the excellent band under the direction of Mr. R Dollemore.

The refreshments, under the m:lnagement of Lady Supt. Lew is, assisted by Ambulan c e Officer Miss G ibbs and Ambulance Mrs Shead M iss C oleman, were greatly appreciated by the party. A Jolly eveDlng was concluded in th.e way, all joining hands and singing Auld Lanr, Syne, wlshIDg each other a happy New Yeal and all heartily singing God Save the K ing.

A social evening and presentat on of certificates to Nursing Cadets D ivision, with demonstrat ions of first aid work by and J ursing Cadets was held in the Holy TrImty Hall on Wednesday January 1St. Ass istant CommiSSIOner Warren made the presentat ion. The Chairman of the Council occup ied the cha ir.

No. 2 District.

WITH YPO OL.-The members of this D i vision held a most successful headdress dance in the village club room on November 18t h. This is a young section of the Minehead Division in the he ar t of Exmoor, the members living often in outly ing farms.

The dance was very crowded, many com ing from Dulverton, Exfod, and South Molton. The headdresses were very clever The fi rst p ri ze for lad ies went to a Russia.n headdress' second pnze to a Christmas cake. The first men s prize to Indian turban, and 2nd pn ze to Army Club C garettes.

The pri zes were presented by Mrs. Wi g gin, wife of the M a ster of the DeVOl? and Somerset Stag Hounds, and Lady Perrott, Lady Supt. In Chief of the Brigade, and chairman of the dance comm i ttee, thanked Mrs Wiggins on behalf of the Brigade for her k ndness m coming over to do so.

Lady Perrott expressed her appreciation of the work being aone by the members of the Brigade, and the hope that when the course of first aid lectures then be ing held was although so sm a ll a v illage, would have a diVISion of ItS own She added that Dulverton was fast emulating Wlthypool and also holding classes.

MINE H EAD -On 7 th the Supt. in Chief, Perrott, IDspected the MlOehead Nursing DIVISion together With Mr. F. Sprawson, who had just been appointed County Comm ssioner for Somerset.

The paraded under the Lady Supt., Sister Poole, and the DIVISional Surgeon Dr. Bain was also present. There was a full muster, only one member of the Division being from parade. was also a large num ber of recruits present only awaitIng the ir second c ertificate so as to join the Division , The uniform of the Division was smart and their practical work excellent.

, The L'ldy Supt. in Chief expressed her great satisfaction With the effiCiency of the D ivisi.on, and added how glad she was to see Mr. Sprawson b l : k \0 office as she remembered

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January, I928.

with p.leasure his for the Brigade during the Great War. S he Wished the DIVISion every success in their usefUL work

, Mr. Sprawson inspected the Minehead DIVISion, paraded under Supt. Tarr, and expresssed his pleasure at the attendance of the Withypool section of the Division who had travelled J 8. miles. so as to attend the inspection, and were the only men lD uDiform. Such sections are of great service in an outlying place like Withypool in the heart of Exmoor.

No. 5 District.

A gathering of the Nursing Divisions of the NO.5 Distri ct of the South Eastern of the Riding of Yorkshire St. J ohn Brigade, of which Mrs. Pickering is th e Lady Dlstnct Officer, took place in the Mansiyn House Doncaster, last month. '

Div is ons from Askern, Armthorpe, Bullcr oft, Bro dsworth Main, Comsborough, Denaby Main, Don c a s te r, Edllngton, Goole, Mexborough and Rosslngton, a bout a couple of hundred all told.

The we,re present with Mrs Picker ing Mrs. Birbeck ( th e Lady DIstrIct Supt. ) , Mrs . \V. H, Chambers ( Assistant Co m. missioner of the .1?r igade Reserve ), Dr. Huey ( Cou nty Surgeon ), Mr. W Still ( Corps Supt. ) and a number of vis i tor s including Mrs. W. Warde-Aldam, Dr , Dunne, Dr. Halco mb and others.

The MaY<;lress ( Mrs. H. Warren ) presided, and gave t he nurses and their offi c ers wel c ome

The programme included demonstr at ion of ambul ance by nursing members, drill, a march past, country dan c ID g , mUSIC, tea, and an address by Mrs. Birbe c k.

PON TEF RACT,- Some really fi r st class first a id work wa s performed lD the Town Hall, Pontefract on De c ember l oth when a competition was held for the "S ides " cup trophy glv e d by Councillor T. ]. Sides, J.P., C.C., to be awarded for individual competition amongs the members of P ontefrac t Corps.

County Surgeon K. H. Beverley, of \Vorborough was t he Judge, and the tests co.vered qu i te a w ide area of ambul a nce work and personal effiCiency.

The was Corp!. V. Kelly, of South K i rkby ; s e c on d Corpl. D. N Icholls, of New Monckton; third, Private S. T ay lor of South Kirkby.

The Mayor of Pontefract pres ided at the compet ition and was supported by Councillor Sides, Corps Supt. Amery,' an d other officers of Pontefra c t Corps.

SHE,FF IE FD - !he Sheffield Corps of the St. John AmbudUring the summer months, did excellent roa d serVice, which highly appreciated, upon the main ro a d s the City, were in attendance at a great m a n y acclden ts, sorn,e of ",:,hlch were of a most serious character.

Thls service Will be continued and enlarged during th e comIng summer mont hs, but! as ambulance men cannot alway s be <?n duty day and D1 ght, winter and summer alike, it has been that fully eqUipped ambulance cabinets shall be place d at vanous danger pOints on the main roads.

The first of these now ready, and has been presented t o Corps by the proprietors of the "Sheffield Telegraph. '} I IS to be fixed at Foll. House shortly.

cabinet is a well-made imposing looking piece of work III wood, finished with the well-known colours of the of St. John, black ,and the paint used bein g speCially It IS accessl?le l?y the, breaking of a pane of and ,the use of a key, which IS chained so that in the hurry and excItement of an accident it is not misplaced The very c.omplete and show great care and expe.nence ID their selectIOn. There is a stretcher with teleSCOpIC so that the minimum length is obtained in oraer that It may be placed readily when loaded in short

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vehicles. The stretcher is complete with slings, rugs and pillows.

There is also a first aid box, which is removable from the cabinet and can be readily carried to the scene of an accident. This box contains all the equipment necessary for a most serious motor accident.

As is well known, some of the most serious accidents

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programme was interspersed with toasts. The chairman apologised for the absence of Mr. Austin Kirkup, who had expressed his appreciation of the work done by the Division and the efficiency they had achieved. He wished them good luck and promised that the Colliery Company would do all in their power to assist the Division. Capt. Scott-Owen and Capt. Rog-ers had also intimited their regret that they could not attend. Dr. Hall, in proposing" The HouR'hton-le-Spring Ambulance Division," said he was pleased to learn that they were not resting on their laurels. The flourishing state of the Division reflected credit on those who were at the head of affairs, In Mr. Stok c.c they possessed a supt. second to none in the interest he evinced, in Dr. Boyd they had a lecturer of high repute and in Ambulance Officer Coulson a skilled demonstrator. He congratulated the Division on being the holders of the Anderson Cup-an honour wh ich they r ichly deserved.

The chairman, in responding, remarked that when the Assistant Commissioner presented the cup he told them that if they wanted to retain it they must keep up their efficiency. So far as he could see the Division was doing its best in that direction, and the Division which wrestled the trophy from them would have to reach a very high standard. Last year they had 21 members of the Royal Naval S ck Berth Reserve, this year they had 32 members, and all those members had Home Nursing Certificates.

Dr. Boyd, In a happy speech, proposed" The Vis i tors, " in replying to which Mr. Rod g erson promised his support to the local unit in the often d ffic ult work of running successful classes.

No. 8 District.

DISTRICT 192 8. - Arrangements have been made (or the county competitions to be held in the following towns ;-

Kent-Ramsgate (date to be fixed ) Surrey-Guildford (March 3rd ) ; Sussex-Eastbourne (date to be fixed ) ; District Finals-Guildford (date to be fixed )

Ambulance and Nursing Divisions desiring to enter a team for the District trophies should notify the Commissioner not later than January 31St.

The conditions are those which govern the" Dewar " and " Perrott " challenge shields} competitions. Copies of the conditions aad entry forms are obtainable from Brigade Headquarters, St. John s Gate.

DISTRICT CHURCH PARADE AND IN SPECT ION.-It has been decided to hold a District Church Parade and Inspcction at Herne Bay on Sunday, June 30th next.

ANNUAL RET URNS.-Divisions which have not submitted their Annual Returns, are requested to do so without delay.

Sheffield Corps Roadside Cabinet.

happen in the dark, and the cab inet contains a lantern which should prove most useful on these occasions.

No. 6 District.

HOUGH TON-LE-SPRING.-The Robert Anderson cup, of whIch the Houghton-Ie-Spring Division are the present holders aS,the most efficient division ID No.6 District, occupied a SplCUOUS place at the 4th annual dinner of the unit. The function took place at the Houghton Social Club on Saturday, loth December, and was attended by a large number of people. SUP,t. J. G. presided, and among those present were ASSistant ComrDlSSlOner Stanley Embleton, Divisional Surgeon Dr. Boyd, Dr. J , Robertson Hall of Fence Houses, Ambulance Officer Johnston and Mr. Rodgerson. An excellent musical

ASHFORD FL OODS.-The Ashford Division carried out yeoman service on the occasion of the recent floods. Patients were removed from marooned houses which necessitated members wading waist deep to get to their houses. One aged woman who lived by herself was found in bed upstairs, having had nothing to eat for two days. Men had to wade from the ambulance waist deep, to the house, place a ladder against the {ront door and force the door open, before they could rescue her. She was then removed to the Infirmary. Had she been left another night it is very probable that she would have died. The Division had other distressing removals whilst the floods were at their height.

OFFICER S CONFERENCE.-Eighty ufficers representing units in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, attended a conference held at St. John's Gate on Saturday, 7 th January, commencing at 3 ')0 p.m.

At 2 p.m. the officers were met in the Chapter Hall by Mr. Fincham, the Assistant Librarian of the Order and conducted over the Gate and the Priory Church.

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At 3 30 p m. the Commissioner opened the Conference with an address to the officers in which he dealt with the necessity for discipl ine and more co-operation between the Ambulance and Nursing Units.

Items on the Agenda Paper include the following : -

Compet ition arrangements for 192 8

Raising of Corps and Di vi s ional Funds

Maintenance of Members Interest.

Insurance of Members.

Pos ition of the Brigade in local processions. District Church Parade and Inspection. Road Ssrvice Scheme. Military Hospitals Reserve. Propaganda.

During the discuss ion on the Military Hospitals Reserve the Comm iss ioner referred Offi c ers of Ambulance Units to B.O. 513 which stated" The of two certificates ( First A id and Horne N urslOg) will entitle a member of the Reserve to be graded as a Nursing Orderly, Class 3, Group C. " Under this order the status of reservists on mobil isation was definite, and urged that every officer should bring the Reserve to the notice of his members with a view to obtaining recruits.

The supt. of the Hastings Division promised to submit the names of 24 candidates.

REDHILL.-Much regret is felt at the death, at the early age of 42, of Mr. Frank Sutton, at his res idence in Br ghton. Mr. Sutton was DivisIOnal Supt. of the Redhill Division of the Borough of Re igate Corps from December, 19 21, till he was placed on the Brigade Reserve in April, 19 25 , on leaving Redhill. Great sympathy is felt for his widow and daughter

CONGR ATUL ATION S.-The District offers its congratulations to Pte. Charles Moore ot the Caterham Divhiion on the award of the L ife Sa v ing Medal, given by the Order of St. John in recognition ot his gallant attempt, at the risk of h is own life, to rescue a ch ild from drowning at Whyteleafe, Surrey, on 27 th April, 1927

S TAND ARD COL LA R FOR O FF I CE Rs .-The re g ul a tion collar for Officers, shall, in future, be a stiff white linen double collar, except where neck decorations are worn, when it shall be permissible to wear a white linen wing collar

GUILD FORD.-Interesting details of "the most strenuous twelve months' work so far undertaken" were given at the annual meeting of the D ivision at the head q uarters on Tuesday, January loth.

Mr. H M Lunn presided, and was supported by the Rev. D. Edgar Bowen, Dr. M. Phillips (Divisional Surgeon ), and Mrs. Phillips, Mr. J. D. Rutter (Divisional Supt.), Mr. A. Cecil Stoughton ( Hon. D iv isional Treasurer), Headquarters-Sergt. K. E. Bucke ( Divisional Secretary ), Staff-Sergt. S A. Fossett, Corps Officers Wells and Chaplin, Ambulauce Officer A. Norton, Transport Officer A. E. Davy, Divisional Supt. Euden ( Railway Division ), and others.

In presenting his annual report, Mr. Rutter said they felt particularly happy that evening. A year ago they were wondering where their new headquarters would be, but St. John was always lucky, and was always looked after. He referred to 19 27 as the most strenuous 12 months work so far undertaken by the Division, which, he said, had retained its prestige. There had been 47 weekly practices and drills, with an average attendance of 22. All ranks had shown considerable improvement in foot and stretcher drill. The executive committee had met on nine occasions, with an average attendance of 8'4 members. Judged by the report from the Commissiont:r concerning the annual inspect ion, one must admit that for a voluntarily disciplined body of men their appearance on parade was a credit to the Division, and their general alertness in emergencies was fine. It was hoped to improve the strength of the Division shortly. At present the membership was 44, four member$ having resigneq qqring the year and nve enlisteq.

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One long service med a l and seven service stars had been granted.

After a reference to the move to the new headquarters, and to the fact that the members saved the Division much expense by carrying out certain works, Mr Rutter said it was to be regretted that they did not own the but they mi g h do that one day. In regard to finance, s tn c economy h ad been the rule, but there were heavy expenses awa iting them this year.

The report mentioned that the N.C.O.:s and men unde r the leadership of Sergt. W. B. M askrey a nd Corpi. A B innington, had, in the course of their public duties, attended 102 functions, during which 9 7 people had received first a id treatment. There was in connection with public duties a work in g arrangement with the Gu ildford Railway Ambulan c e D ivis on.

With regard to transport the divisional said they had benefited tremendously by the estabhshment of whole-time driver, who was a me mb er and ived at hea dquarters. He pa d tribute to hi s ser vic es, added that the responsib ity of the transp o rt work h ad ag atn been wonde rfully well carr ed out b y Am b ulan c e Offi c er A. Norton. The Division had cont nued to render an ent irely f ree inv a id transport service in the borou g h, and th is had been a b oon to hundreds of patients They had also c ont nued to make no charge for accident calls, althou g h they had in c reased twofo ld. Mr. Rutter emphasised the great r illks st ill undertaken b y some who through impatien c e or la c k of forethou g ht dare d t o move ser iously injured p a t ents in unsuitable v eh Icles a nd in dangerous positions

Dealin g with many other ma tters, M r. Rutter s aI d 10 he medical comfort department the stock h a d been gr e a tly a d d ed to and it was stated that they h a d bou g h c rut c hes to len d for ad the lame in Gu ildford. Pte s. Baic d and B oxa ll h a d given good attention to th is work. The r three r oa d side cabinets had been carefully looked after dunn g the ye ar hy Pte. E. E. Norton, and the y were en d ea vourin g 10 ere c t m ore in the villages close b y w th the co -oper a t on of loca l we lfare soc ieties. He made refer ence to the wo rk of T r a nsp ort Gfficer Davy in the s a les dep a rt m ent, an d C orpl. A. Bi nn in g ton in the lIbrary, for whi c h gi fts o f b oo k s would be we lc ome d. He also acknowled g sd the support he h a d re c e ive d from t he div c;ional surgeon, ambul a nce offi c er a nd tran s port officer paid a tribute to the work of the secret a ry an d th an ked t he publ ic for their assistance.

No. II (S.E. &. C.R.) District.

District Officer E. J. P rew, S .B. p re si ded o v er a we ll attended meet ing of London area offi c ers at A d d lsco mbe on December 1st

District Surgeon R. Connon Robertson a c ted as j udge in a competition between teams from Rye a nd Tonbr id g e Divisions at Hastin g s on De c ember 3 rd. In the resul t Tonbridge qualified to pro c eed to the Di s tri c t Final at Addiscombe on January 13th.

Victoria Division annual concert at Central Hall, Westminster, on December 17 th, was another great su ccess. The musical arrangements were in the hands of Mr. WIll Deller and he was able to secure the services of Mr. Robert Easton and other talented artistes. Mr. Meale received a grea t reception for h is masterly organ recitals.

The exceptionally severe weather during Christmas kep t all the Divisions busy. As we go to press a number of case s are being reported. The various blockages on the countr y lines, together with a large number of acci?ents on station premises, have proved a heavy demand on Bngade personnel.

Mr. A. R. Harwood has resigned the Secretaryship o f the Frimley Branch of the S.J.A.A. after having held tha t position for over 30 years. ;

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner of the Bri gade Overseas has sa nctioned the following appointments, transfers to the Reserve a nd resi g nations during the month of December, 1927 :Australia.

N EW SO UTH WAL ES DI ST RIC T. Fairfield N ursing Di v ision-A. G. S. Gilchrist, M.B., to be Div isional Surg eon, 30. 7.27 ; M iss E. Podmore to be Lady D ivisional Supt., 30.7.2 7 New Zealand.

AUCKLA ND DI STR IC T Whan ga rei Y . M . C A. D ivi sion - N. Flem ing to be Ambula nc e Offi c er on prob a t on, 20.8 .27

WEL LIN GTO N DI ST RICT.

N ew P lymouth D iv is ion-D. E. Brown, M .B.E., M.B., to be Div ision a Sur g eon, 2. 8.2 7 ; G. H. McG a hey to be Div s ional Supt. on pro ba t ion, 2.8 27 Wan ga nu i D iv isi on -V G 'Will ams , M.B., to be Divisional Surg e o n f o r Cad et s, J9.927 Va n ga nu i Cad et D IVIsio n - E. B G ilberd to be Cadet Supt., I.8.27

NEW DI V ISI O S.

The ChIef C o mmI s sion er ha s a pproved the re gis tr a tion of the follO WIn g n e w D ivisi on s d UrI n g De c ember, 192 7 :New Zealand.

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Fra nk to n J un ctio n Rai lwa y D ivisio n formed, 5 927 Newmark e t RaIlwa y (\ Vor ks ho ps ) D iv isi on formed, 7.9. 27 01 \GO D IS'! RICT

o. Loco. (Du ne din) D ivisi on formed, 2 1.8.2 7 ; Oamaru RaIlway) Divisio n fo r m ed, 9.8 .2 7

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T he C h ie f C o m m is s ioner has approved the d isb a ndment of th e foll owing DI\'isio n dur in g the month of December, 19 2 7 :-

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BRUN WICK DI STR ICT

F red ric t o n Central Nursin g D iv is ion d isbanded, 17.11.27

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To m eE Mrs. Lancelot D e nt, A.R.R.c., Lady Supe rintendent-in Chi e f of the Bri g ade Ov e rseas, the Ho n. Lady Jackson, as the Presid e nt of the Nursing Div is ons and th e Officers w e re II At Home" at the Di strict H e adquart e rs, Calcutta, on th e 8 th December.

Sir Al e xander Murry, Commission e r, No. 2 District, we lcomed Mrs. D e nt on behalf of the Brigade and ex pr e ssed gr e at satisfaction at Lady Jackson acc e pting the o ffice ot President. After tea the Hon. Lady Jackson p r e sented cups End miniatur e s to the successful members th e nursing divisions in their annual r e· examinations. S u Alex. Murry then presented the following offic e rs of the a mbulance divisions to the Hon. Lady Jackson and Mrs. D ent, Major K K. Chatt e rji, Mr J. Burnett, Inspector G. B rand, Dr. P. K. Chatterji, Mr. J. Quin Conroy, Major D Ollenbach, Mr. A. N. Ban e rjea and Rai Shaheb S. C. Brahmachary. The offic e rs of the nursing divisions were a lso pres e nt e d by Mrs. A. Cottl e C.B.E. and Mrs.

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Simpson. With the presentation of the Long Service Medal and bar to medal to Mrs. Rotchell and Mr. J. Burnett respectively, the function came to an end.

The Brigade in Ceylon.

WE have read with interest the 1927 Report of the Ceylon Police Corps of t he St. John Ambulance Brigade, which has increased from 132 members in I9rz to 1,45 6 in 1927, and includes 80 members with the Service Medal of The Order on completion of 10 years efficient service in the Brigade.

The Corps is well e quipp e d with stretchers and wheeled am bulances and has recently been placed in charge of two motor ambulances which are the property of Colombo Municipality and are available for use in the City of Colombo.

Prior to the formation of the Corps injured persons fr e queotly bled to death on the sc e n e of assault or accident or during the journey to hospital for lack of proper attention. Many cases occurred in which ignorance of e l e mentary methods of stopping ble e ding resulted in loss of life ; and it was the realisation of this state of affairs which prompted th e Inspector General, Mr. H L. Dowto promote the formation of the Ambulance Corps 1D 1912.

A knowledge of First Aid is particularly useful to Police Officers in criminal districts of C e ylon where so many cases of serious injnries from personal violence occur at places far distant from hospital. In th e y e ar 1926 there wer e 3 II cases of homicide and attempted homicide, 90 9 cases of grievous hurt, and 1,363 cases of hurt with dangerous we apons committed in the Colony Motor accidents also are rapidly increasing.

As a r e sult of the instruction given in First Aid every policeman realises that it is his duty to assist persons iLjured in cases of assault and accident. This instruction has impressed on all ranks an important part of their duty towards the public and has at the same time encouraged good relationship between public and polic e In the Training School every man, who has a sufficient knowledge of English, is r e quired to take a First Aid c e rtificate and due attention is paid to methods of improvisation in view of the fact that he may lat e r have to render assistance without orthodox material and equipment. He is also taught to swim and is not passed out of th e School until he has learned to do so. Further, special attention is given to skill in performance of Schaefer's Method of Artificial Respiration, b e cause of the many cas e s of drowning which call for treatment on the sea coast and rivers of the Colony.

The Annual Competition was held in Colombo on September 30th, 1927, when no less than 25 teams took part. Teams were judged in stretcher drill, practical t e sts and questions in First Aid, and transport of patients by stretcher over obstacles and so on. In the afternoon of the same day the Annual [nspection of the Corps took place, the Inspecting Officer being His Excellency Sir Herb e rt Stanley, K C.M.G.

Such a record is worthy of the highest praise; and we at home tender to the Inspector General, his Officers and men our sincere congratulations and b e st wishes for their future progress, since their ambulance training must prove

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of immense value in their work as policeman and enhance their value both to th e Police Service and the Community of Ceylon.

Detailed Marking Sheets.- N o. 4·

T1l: A",I T EST (WOME N A ND MEN).

C ARD OF IN STR UCTIO N No. 1. - You are on duty at a childrens' school treat and have erected your small ambulance tent near to the pa vi lion where the parkkeeper lives with his family. A stretcher is kept at the pavilion for emergency purposes. I t is a very hot day.

C ARD OF IN ST RUCT ION NO.2 - (To be handed to team by parkkee p ers wife .) , My little boy was invited to join the v isitors and while s tting on the back of a donkey the animal suddenly reared and kicked out, throw ing the boy heavily to the ground and afterwards umped s idew a ys My boy is now lying under the donkey.

N OTE FOR J UDG E.-A square of cha irs to represent ambulan c e tent; team on entry to mar c h into supposed tent; a little d istance away place three forms to represent donkeys ; lay pat ient face downwards under supposed offside donkey; five boys to stand round patient and donkeys. After ,team has read Card of Instru c t ion No. a woman represen t mg parkkeeper s wi fe to enter ambulance tent and hani Card of Instruction NO.2 to O ffic er in charge of te a m Mother to fuss round unt il warned off by team

N.B -Jud g e may act as owner of donkeys.

De t ails oj T est.

Mode of act ion and approach ..J.

Halt close to pat ient; awa it Offi c tr ' s orders 6

Offi c er orders advance on pat ient; mode of approach 6

Care not o disturb donkeys ; leaVe! pat ient as found 6

Ask if vis ble signs of severe r (no ) 6

D ire c t sc outs to stand b a ck but remain in case wanted . 6

Ask for owner of donkeys ; if donkeys usually quiet ( ye::, ) 4

If one donkey moved otbe r s follow (no ) 2

A sk for donkeys not concerned to be removed 3

Ta ': t and encouraging words to mother; be firm 2

Ask if possible to remove donkey without touching p a tient (no ) 4

Dec ide to re m ove pat ie n t forth wi th 4

Method adopted ; due care for possible inj Uries ] 0

Turn pat ient on back ; method a nd c are in doin g so TO

Ask ifdoctorav aila ble (yes in 3 hours ) ; if ambulance (ye s) 4

N.B.-Ambul anc e no t ava ilable for womens teams.

If telephone (no ); if h o sp ital ( 5 m iles ) 2

J\.sk d is t an c e from do c tors ( I m ile ); [rom ambulance ( I mile ) .. ... ... 2

Send scout wi th wr itten message for ambulan ce 2

N. B.-Womens teams w ill send for doctor and Dot for ambulance.

Send another scout to pavilion for stretcher... 2

Re-assure b')y' s mother ; us ing tact and firmness 4

E xam ina ti on of pat ient.

Ask if any vi sible deformity (left under limb ) 2

Forthw th detail bearer to control injured limb 3

N ext test de g ree of unconsciousness (complete ) 4

By speech and touch ( no response ) ; breathing (shallow ) 4

Colour of face (pale ) ; pulse (feeble ); pupils (equal ) 6

Ask if any fbid from ears, nose or mouth (no ) 3

Send scout to pavilion for ice or cold water (cold water) 4

Loosen clothin g to neck, chest and waist 3

Place head on one side; cover patient warmly 4

Allow plenty fresh air; cold water continuously to head 4

N ext examine injured left upper limb ... ... 2

Commencing with left clavicle i ask if any iIrl:!gularity 4-

If swelling (y es); if gap felt (yes m id clav icle) 4

Continue suppOtt of injured limb 2

Exclude possible injur ies elsewhere to... 2

Fa c e, head, neck, spine, chest, right upper limb 10

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To pelvis; right and left lower limbs

Efficiency of method of examination 10

Again test condition of patient by speech and touch (he mutters incoherently)

Ask if any signs of vomiting (no) 4

Further treatment of patient.

Carefully remove jacket; sonnd side first ; pad m armpit 6

Bend forearm shoulder well ba c k... 4

Place injured limb in St. John sling - 3

Place broad bandage round elbow; lever out shoulder... 4

Ask if pulse felt (yes ); tighten sling 4

Again ask condition of patient ( improving )

Speak to patient (he feels better ) ?,

Test ability to swallow (yes) ; test pulse (feeble ) 6

Obtain and give warm drinks, tea, coffee, & c.

Transport of patient.

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Officer orders N os. I a nd 3 to test and prepare stret c her

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Opportunity.

There is a ti d e in th e a ffairs of men Whi ch, tak en at the fl oo d, le ads on

And we mus take the cu rrent when it serv es, Or los e our venture s.

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Ask if ambulance h a s arr ived (yes ) ; prepare to load stretcher 4

" Lift patient; " "lower pat ient; " cover pat ient lig htly 6

Keep head and slightly raised :..

Head to one side ; "Lift stretcher " ; "adJ ust s lm g s " "advance" i

Halt near door of ambulance ; "lower stretcher "

to load ambulan c e; os. ] and 3 o n left

2 and 4 on right ; 0.2 oppos ite 0.3

11- there is one thing lacking in the life of the av e rage young man, newly in possession of a First Aid Certificate I is opportunity-but time works wonders, and once he h as worked off a brave desire to appear in a real case wh e re he can display to all and sundry his ability to help th os e who n e ed his help, he usually becom e s satisfied to a nswer the call as occasIOn aris e s, developing into one of t he most useful citiz e ns of to-day, an Ambulance man. Opportunity, however, in ambulance life is not confi n e d to attending accidents, and while each student is not ca pabl e of teaching First Aid, as he himself was once ta ught; it is remarkable what can be accomplished when n t e rest is ke e n and spirit willing. This fact bas

seeking their fortunes-as it were-on unknown plains, some bound for West Australia, some New South Wales, and some Queensland. New fri e ndships are formed and cemented by social int e rcourse and Class interest, addr e sses are exchanged, and soon the voyage and the class will be over, but "The Class " is the thing to the genuinely interested, for numb e rs dwindle from 20 to 12 all nal live opportunists, and as difficulti e s arise, owing to the, now, fast rising temperature, and the I I7 5 passengers on board, they are constantly mov e d to other plac e s on deck, everyone wishing to occupy the cool e st place, at one and the same time, for now baving passed through Suez into the Red Sea, tbe temperature is J 35 degs. on d e ck. The enthusiasts, however, practice daily-the teacherbook in band, gives of his humble bf'st, a moment of doubt arrives, but difficulti e s are things to be got over, and by P e rrim is passed- e very pressur e point , every kind of Fracture, &c & c., has been considered, in short, the seed has been sown, wbile the harvest has yet to be, and you never know ; you never know.

A Whist Driv e was organised by th e l a d e l e y Nur sing Division on B o xing D a y, which realis e d a sum o f £27 qs. Id., which is to b e devot e d to providing fr e sh ambulanc e equipment.

Mr. A rthur Wtlliam Faire, D L., of Leicest e r, has b e en honoured by the b e stowal of a knighthood, as announc e d in th e N e w Year Honours L·st. Prominent in the busin e ss life of the city, h e has b e en President of the Boot Manufacturer's Association and Chairman of the Arbitration Board But above all his magnificent work for toe V.A D. and Ord e r of St. John (of which he is a K'1ight of Grac e) extending over many years, marked him out for th e King's honour. -=: E

A Course of Six L e ctures on "Home Nursing. " (Illustrated by Lantern Slides) will b e by Dr. A B. L e akey, M.B., Ch. B, on Tuesday Ev e mngs, commenctng Tuesday, January 31st, 192 8 in Mora Road CounCIl School, Crickl e wood, N. W.z. Ladies, 7.3 0 p.m. Gentlemen, 8 30 p.m. Early application for. should be made as the number in each class IS hmlted. Fee for Examination, 35. 6d. Full particulars may be obtain e d from the Hon. Secretary: Ambulance Officer Edward W. Jackson, 36, Rutland Park Mansions, Willesden Green, N.W,2.

Enteling the Indian Ocean , suddenly the ship's Officers issue orders, that tht: crew hasten to obey in a manner never previously noticed by the now sweltering pass =. ngers - then the monsoon strikes the ship, wom e n and children scream, many faint, even strong men swoon, the deck is immediately a scene n e ver to be forgott e n, many are inj ured, minor cuts and bruises -a call for Ambulanc e men who quickly respond, and "Tbe Class" work e d as it never work ed b efore, for here is opportunity such as no landsman ever had. The ship is thrown about by the mighty forces of natur e, as if it were a cork, making it dIfficult to stand without hand support, yet several hundred pati e nts must be carried below.

Heroicly th e Salvation Army Emigrant Company, and The Class" -botb eagerly answering the call re c e ntly been demonstrated in a manner that will be of ID terest to all readers of FIRST Am , A Darlington railway man, Mr. H. Bainbridgeex treme left on photo-emigrating to Australia, in June of 192 7-being an opportunist, and also a First-Aider de cided that six week's voyage, possibly with many young me n who were minus any knowledge of ambulance workwould provide an opportunity that must not be lightlyth rown aside.

Providi ng hims e lf with Triangular Bandages, Splints a nd Manual in advance, h e left Tilbury Docks on board ss " Ormonde " bound for Brisbane. An uneventful voy age across the Bay of Biscay, everyone having found t hen sea legs, with grim Gibralter left behind, and the M e diterranean Sea like a duck pond, the opportune mom e nt had arrived. An interview with the Captain, Who gives permission, by a reference to the ship s Welfare Officer, who, in turn calls a meeting, when by a unanimous vote, it was decided to form an Ambulance Class. Immediately 2 0 sturdy British lads give in their names as mem bers. Ten days previously all were strangers to each other, each going a different way iu life, Britain's best,

for volunt e ers, work side by side removing tbe passenge rs below, knowing no rest until the task is completed, and th e n for th e first time in his life Bainbridge gave inexhausted.

Th e evil that me n d o live afte r th e m Th e go od is oft in te rre d wi th thei r bo nes. These words were written before t he formation of tbe Salvation Army, or First Aid Classes b e came general, but both these organisations are mediums for the good of their fellow men, and all credit is more than due to both f [fo rts, long may th e y be r e ady to r e nd e r aid by helping spIritually, and physically, those who n e ed their help, for you nev e r know. No, you n e ver know.

Sir Robert Arundel! Hudson, G RK, of Hill Hall, Theydon Mount, Essex, for over 30 years chief ag e nt of the Liberal Party, Chairman of th e Joint War Finance Committee of the Red Cross Socie t y and th e Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who di e d November 27th last, aged 63 years, left unsettled property of th e value of £24,109 6s. 6d.

The First Aid Class on Board the ss. "Ormonde. "

*Toujours Pret (Always Ready).

THIS motto borne on the coat of arms of an English noble family might well be emblazoned on that of every certificate issued for competency in First Aid to the Injured, as it fully typifies the duty of the h9lder when in the presence of an unfortunate accident. It indicates that he or she is "always ready" to extend prompt and efficient service in the cause of humanity,

It is not essential that one should wear any distinguishing uniform in order to render assistance, indeed in most cases the First Aider is usually engaged in the By courtesy of "Canadian First-Aid."

At 0.- January, 1928.

duties of his avocation when the emergency arises. It is essential, however, that he or she should know" First Aid" as every case requires that a sufficient diagnOSIs be first made before the necessary aid is rendered. It is just here that many students find themselves wanting and consequently, through inability, often fail in rendering aid when most required.

How is this temerity to be overcome and TOIf/ours Pret to be acted upon in every emergency?

First, learn and know the theory of til e art; correlate signs and symptoms so that a rapid diagnosis of the case may be made. Then secondly, use your common sense, directed by your knowledge, improvising where necessary and under the conditions in which you find yourself, render the necessary First Aid pending the coming of the more skilled physician.

In this manner only will you be successful in th e amelioration of the condition of your patient and at th e same time give to the public who may be present, confidenCe and assurance of your skill in knowing what to do in the case.

In all accidents you will always find among the onlookers those who will say "Volo ?ton (1 am willing but not able) therefore ever remem ber It IS for you to exemplify to the fullest of your ability that as a Firs t Aider you are Toujours Pret (Always Ready).

To expect every newly ccrtified pupil to exhibit tha t cool confidence essential to success under condition s incident to every accident, where as a rull: there is confusion and a certain amount of hysteria on the part of th e bystanders, is to look for too much, even medical men in cases of the emergency of an accident have be n known t o evince confusion, but "practice makes perfect 1/ and W e would urge upon all to seize every opportunity to practic e the art and when confronted by the emergency, act, eve r remem bering the three essentials as laid down for you o foHow, which are ;-

(0) Makp. a sufficient diagnosis for the purposes fallin g within the province of First Aid.

(b) Decide on the character and txtent of the treatment to be given.

(c) Apply the treatment most suitable until profeSSIOn al help is available.

By following out these rules in a practical manner you will become efficient and able to fulfil the motto on th t. escutcheon of the shield referred to above.

Realism in First Aid Competitions.

IT is now generally accepted that first aid competitIOns are a real stimulus to the ambulance movement, in fact, in some quarters, the practice and experience which is gained in these contests is regarded as an integral part of an ambulance training. That competitions are popular amoog first aiders is borne out by the extraordinary increase in competition entries of recent years and the multiplicity o f contests which now take place annually all ()ver country.

Regular readers of this Journal will not need to be told that FIRST AID has consistently advocated the infusion of a greater element of realism into competitions. As long 3g0 as 19 [2 and from time to time sinct", the better staging of the tests imposed in the national competitions has been th e burden of many articles and much corre spondence in these pages.

January, 19 28 -F I R"S T

As we have said before (and 1C bears repctition), it is highly desirable, nay, it is essential, that the finals of the more important competitions (in which the finest exponents of first aid participate) should leave nothing to be desired in the" setting" of the test cases.

The day has long passed when teams were judged by " putting up" a fracture and submitting to a Simple oral examination. Tests to-day are, and have to be, carefully t h ought out, and the marking analysis arc; detatled to a d egree. This is well provided it is always borne in mind that the raison d'elre of a first aid competition is to test abilities of tnt: !)cveral competitors to deal with actual cases of eCLergency. If this is the object, and we belteve it is at any rate the primary one, then no Lam or competitor should bo:. penalised tor omitting to do what would be done in the actual case as a matter of course if that c1ll1lssion is ooviously due to the inability to reproduce the supp:Jsed surroundings of the case. To he fair then to the co mp etitor-apart altog e ther from spectacular consid..:ratio ns and the educational value of the contests to on looker'i-they should be assisted by as complete a rep roduction of "surrou3ding5" as it is p05slOle to pro vid e Oole of the points in many of our best compE titions in the past has betn the inability to properly sta ge th e conL5ts, and competitors who ought to have bee n devotlDg the whole of their attention to the care of thE ir" patitnt " have been sorely handicapped by having to co njure up a mental picture of "supposed surroundings.'

3loints.

To ,t Editor invites Notes on actua; Cases- with specla. referen ce (0 goo d atzd bad tomts in 1 reatment-for incluSlon in this Column.

Rho CUED FRO\[ DROWNING.

A young man was fishinR in a river and hooked a trout whic h was very lively. In playing it he slipped and fell into th e water IllS waders filled with water; and he was dragged un der for some minutes before his companions realised hiS da nger. They pulled him out as quickly as pOSSible but had to perform artificial respiratton for twenty mlDutes before he rec overed sufficiently to be trilnsported by car to his horn e.n. A, Cambridge.

FIR T A ID WITH

An elderly woman was taking lunch upstairs to a patient \V hen she stumbled and fell to the bottom of a flight of stairs. H er neck struck the tray on which was a tumbler; and the g lass cut her throat, penetrating half an lOch and inj uring the jugular vein. Fortunately a young painter in the house was an ambulance man and controlled the bleeding by p,ressure above and below wound till arrival of doctor.-l\1.R., Cannon Street.

PERILS OF FALSE TEETH.

. A young man retired to bed and took wllh him an apple w.hlch he proposed to eat just before settling down for the n ight. Sh,only afterwards hiS sister, who slept in next room, cunous sounds proceeding from her brother's room. S he v:ent to investigate and found him leaning out of bed and bl.ue 10 the face. Recognising signs of asphyxia, the sister ; Ipped fi nger .to back of her brother's mouth, and was ortunate 10 dlslodgmg a dental plate, which carried two teeth :nd wa.s embedd.ed. in a piece of apple. The incident £mphaslses that It IS dangerous to seek sleep while wearing alse at;ld especially when these are small and carry only 2 or 3 artifiCial teeth.-L. R., Charlton Park.

AID.- 197 to the E;ciitor.

We are tN NO way respl)"stble /01' tile oPi"ioNS expressei, or statemeNts macU, b, Cor1tsponcUntI.-EDITOR.

AMBULANCE COMRADESHIP.

SlR,-

After a 10nR connection with Ambulance and all it stands for, I am puzzled at times to account for the conduct of s::>me who take offence at apparently little things.

I has been my sad experience that friendships of long standing are occasionally severed because offence is taken where none was intended. I t may be due to a lack of attention, which is expected from another; want of courtesy, quite unintentional; or a suggestion expressed in haste and easily misunderstood; all this is taken as a deliberate insult, we ponder over it and give it a significance which It hardly deserves. A coldness results, the old familiarity is lost, and in an unaccountable manner the breach gets wider and wider, and the friendship is no mure. Is it our pride and prejudicE', our suspicion, our jealousy of the other fellow or what?

In such cases it is often the disinterested who sees most of

First Aid I nstr'.lction in School at Borsta\. the game and where the fault ( if aoy) actually lies-; it =:nay be an honour bestowed to one or a promotion or an invitation to another, which keeps the ball of gossip rolling. To act as a mediator and to try and heal the breach is to say the least a thankless office and often results in no good. Even in spite of reconciliation things are never the same as before; the old friendship of many years standing is lost, perhaps never to be renewed.

On the other hand if true friendship is worth having, it is at all cost worth keeping. There must be the feeling of "giving and taking" and not the spirit of "A Roland for an Oliver." We ought to try every means and take every pains and thought to see how the friendship worth having can be preserved unbroken and long continued.

Am I or am I not right in saying that one of the most frequent causes of broken friendship is our slowness in making or for the other side? We perhaps see tnlDgs m a different light to what the other does, and fail to " see ourselves as others see us JI anci uften impatient for a hearing.

May we ask ourselves why should we take the monopoly a " mood l} and deny the privilege to another, though hiS views may be totally different to ours? \Vhy should we out in the careless freedom of speech, thereby hurtlDg the {eellDgs of some present, and yet take it for granted

that it must be understood as we mean them, and at the same time read into the equally free and careless words of a friend, the meaning of which was never for one moment intended ? What I have said may seem too trivial and perhaps absurd, but we know at the same time that from such things as these the first cool ng of friendship begins. Now if our friendship is at all real and not a sham, it goes bene a th the surface, and takes root in an affinity, a communion of heart and soul.

In conclusion may I lift this subject to a much higher plane, in asking, how are we to seek D ivine Friendship, if we fail in tbe first place to culti v ate human friendship here on e a rth ?- Y ours, etc.,

S. O. EA DES

Assistant Commissioner No. 10 District, St. John Ambulance BrIgade.

MI X ED CLASSES IN FIRST AID.

D EA R SIR,-

I heartily agree with Mr. Langley Jones that the rule wh ich proh ibits the holding of m Ixed ?f and w?men handicaps teaching Not only does It do thIS but It hand Icaps re<::ruitment as well.

There are many small districts in the Provinces where classes could be started were it permissible to form mixed classes

By themselves the men are insufficient in numbers, but the men and women together would complete the number requ ired.

The contention that mixed classes WQuld be detrimental to the M ovement no longer holds go:)d Women to-day are studyin g and work ing with men in every department of our nat ional l ife-commerc ial, professional and educational- even in our U ni v ers ities; moral standards have thereby been raised

I therefore look forward to the time when th is antiquated, grandmotherly rule shall have been abolished and when men and women all over the country will be study ing together the g reat pr inc i ples of F irst Aid.- Yours fa ithfully,

S. OLI VER E ADES.

Ass istant Commiss ioner, No I O District, St. John Ambu lance Bri g ade .+7 , St. Helens, Ipswich.

January 4 th, 19 28

D EAR SIR, -

The very important letter from a late-admired commandant o f mi ne H Langley J ones, Esq., ra ises one of our bIg quesio ns V ll a ges on the frin g e of an industrial area.

Doctors are very loathe to give their time to instruction. be ing fully occupIed.

M embers and students in F irst A id and ursing have m iles to travel to the classes; and often with a dirty ni g ht in front of them without tr a ms or buses.

Sufficient numbers are difficult to obtain without taking both sexes.

We have had mixed classes by special permission from the (( G ate " under these c ircumstances (sixth lecture separate ) with v ery happy results-and have found by embody ing folks of g ood so ci al stand ing, teachers, & c due decorum has been o bserved.

Why should offi c ers of long standing be debarred from tea c h in g First Aid providing students were exam ined by Doctors ? It was done n the Commandant s Division during the V ar, where he turned out some of the finest men who e v er wore St. John s uniform.-Yours faithfully,

G EOR GE W. TO )'IBS Farningham.

AM B ULANCE COMPETITION LE A GUE.

D EAR SI R,-

I n reply to yours of 13 th inst respecting the formation of an Ambulan c e League

The scheme in general is for teams of four, no member of wh ich should be above the rank of Corporal, to compete a g a i nst each other in a First Aid Test, both horne and away matches being arranged. Such matches to take place on the drill night and at the headquarters of the home team.

AI D.- January, 1928

Two points would be awarded for a win and one for a draw, and each team or rather Division, as members c omprising the team could be changed, would ha v e to meet ever y Division in the twice, once at home and once away.

As reg a rds the question of referees This posit ion c ou ld be filled by the Officers and Ser g eants of the D ivis ions in th e League, but, of c ourse, they would n (. t be allowed to refere e in a match in which their own D ivi sion was tak in g p a rt. I b elieve Test Sheets, with deta iled mark n g , c a n be had from your office.

A table of the matches c ould be kept, wh ic h would alte r from week to week, as the teams won or lost.

The t a ble would be after this ; -

I v enture to su gg est th is wo ul d lend an added inte r e st t o the Brigade work and tend t o wa rd s g rea t er effi ci en cy an d keenness, as naturally e ac h Divis ion would w is h t o g et t o th e top of the Lea g ue. On ac c ount of the tr a vell in g I wou ld su gg e s the Le ag ue sho u ld be formed am o n g st D iv isi ons with in re aso n a ble dIstan ce of e ac h other Trust i n g th is su gg e stio n wi ll mee t wi h you r approval,I rem ai n y ou r s truly , PER CY H BF] TT E , S e rg e a n t, 54t h B r e ntford DIVis ion 1, Ric h mond.

F A KE D D E \R S IR ,Y ou we r e go od enou g h t o p ub lis h a n a r ticle o f mill e with ph o to s of var iou s F a ked In ju r ie s in las t mo n t h ' s F IRST AlD

I was fool is h to su gg est that me mb e rs suffi c ien tly iOk r· e s ted , a nd who ca re d , s houl d wri te m e c r iticis lD g , or ot he rw ise, t he s ugg est ions.

I ha v e been s n o we d un de r, a n d ca n o nl y a ppe al t o you for help. I c annot pOSSIb ly a n sw er a ll m y corr e s p o n d en ts. T he will is g ood enou g h, but ime wh o waits for n o ma n wo n't perm it t. I sim p l y can t d o it. P lea s e, herefo re, tell th e m what the c on di t ions were Th an k the m fo r th e ir lette r s and my apolo gi es for not a tt e mp t in g the im p ossI l:>le N ever a g a in , Mr Ed to r , w IiI I as k m e mb e rs to corr e sp ond with me d ire c t. I will g et them t o wr ite yo u in s te a d, a n d ill ; blessin g s be w ith you n your hou r s o f nee d, fo r y ou WI ll ne ed them.

All the same" A Happy Y ear " t o y o u a nd t o "A li my Correspondents," fl atter in g , c on g ratul at o ry a nd c r t ic al. But never a g ain .- Fa ithfully y o urs , J .\ \ IES HOSSACI(, CommI s s ioner N o ro.

The inju r ies shown in the last is sue were D is loca tion of K nee, Fra c tured R ibs, w ith injury to lun g s and s ca lded le g. The d i s locat ion of the knee should be v iewed s deways as in this manner it defines the injury more clearly

The Trust e es of th e residuary e state of the lat e Mrs. Elis e Nixon, of Brighton, have made a grant o f £ 1 00 towards th e cost of th e new ambulanc e r e cent ly acquired by the Brighton and Hav e Ambulanc e Serv i c e. The gift was made through the instrumentality of t h e Mayor of Brighton (Councillor Charles Kingston, J.P ).

When corresponding with Advertiser s pleaae mention "Firat Aid."

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PRIORY F OR WALES.

Brigade News. APPOINTMENTS, DECEMBER, 1927.

Appo intments and promotions sanctioned ;-

To be Corps Surgeon.

MON MOUT HS HIR E C E NTRE.

Ed ward Meredith Gr iffith, M .D , Western Valley Corps, 22. 122 7

To be Corps Superintendent.

MON:'IOUTHS HI RE C E NTRE

Di visio n a l S :.lpt. A lfred Blandford, Western V alley Corps, ::!2 12·::!7

To be Divisional Surgeon.

DLNBIGH 5 HIRE

Wi ll iam Gly n E va ns, M .D ., D P H \ V rexh a m D ivision 6. [2 27

To be Divisional Superintendent. CE NTRE

Perc y Rudyard Ke n t, \Vrexham D iVI s ion , 6. 12.27

fo be Ambulance Officer

BORO UGH OF RHO DDA CE NTRE.

Serg eant \ Vil l iam Jo hn H igg on, C wmpar c Div ision, 2f.I 2 27

To be Lady Ambulance Officer.

GLA\iORG\ N COU NTY CE NTR E.

Am bul a n c e SIs te r EdI th J one s , Ba r g oed N urs ing D ivi sion, q 122 7

To be Sergeant.

C\R:\I \R T HE T" IURE CENTRF

l>ri vate D avid H en ry J a mes M yn y d d c emg Div is ion, 13 12 2 7

T o be Corporal.

CAR\L\RTHE :;,liIRE C rr 'TRE.

Pri vat e E va n J on e s, B a n kffos felen D iviSi on, I3 12 27

T o be Divisional Secretaries.

D Jc. NBl GHSHIRE CE TRE.

Pri vate Re gIna ld \ VIl llams, \ V rexham Div ision, 6. 12.2 7

MON.\IOUTHSH I RE C ENT RE.

Pri vat e A lfr ed J o ne s , B lac kwood D ivision, 7. J 22 7

T o be Lady Divisional Storekeeper.

GLAMO RGA N CO UNT Y CENTRE.

Ambula n c e S is ter Rhoda En g lish, Bargoed Nursing Division, 14· I ::! ::!7

T o be Honorary Treasurer.

DENBIGHSHIRE C EN TRE

Georg e T Guest, Wr exham Div ision, 6.12.2 7

T r ansferred to the Brigade Reserve.

GLAMO R GA N C OU NTY CENTR E

A mb ul a nce Offi c er L P arker, Maritime and Penrhiw Division 21 12. 27

Re Signation Accepted with Regret.

MON MOU THSHIRE CEN TRE.

Divi si onal Surgeon J. G. Green, Monmouth Division, 16.9. 27

Divisions Registered.

D ENBIG HSH IRE C ENTRE . Wrexham Division, 26 27

GL AMORGAN COUNTY C E NTRE. Ystalyfera Division , 2.12 .2 7

General Interest.

WELSH ME MB ERS IN HONOURS LI ST

The names of the following members of th e Priory are included in the list of appointments and advancements in the Order of St. J obn graciously sanctioned by His Majesty the King ;-

C m ,I MANDER.

Mr. R . Wilson Bartlett, F.S.A A ., Newport, Mon.Held active servic e in the Brigade since his appointmEnt in I 9 5 a s Divisional Officer. E lected Honorary Secretary to the Borough of Newport Centre in 19 8, SubCommissioner of the Monmoutbsh ir e C entre from 19 21 to 19 26 when he was promoted Commis s ioner. There ar e fitly -eight active DiVIsions in the C e ntre and the Commissioner devotes c o nsiderabl e time to tbe development of the work. He bas present e d trophies fo r ambulance competition and personally sup e rint e nds th e work of the Brigade in the County H e is a m e mb e r o f the Ambulance Committee of the Priory, and for many years served on its Finance Committee O FF ICER S

Sir Godfrey John Vignoles Thomas, Bart. , C.S. I c.V.O., M V.O -Privat e Secretary to H R.H. the Princ e of Wales, P.nor of the Welsh Priory. Sinc e its inc e ption has dealt WIth all matters referred to His Royal Highness for sanction and confirmation, and his personal services have b e en of great value. Sir Godfr e y is the loth Baron e t. HIS family have closely associated with the County of G lamorgan sinc e the early 17 th c e ntury.

Mr. L e muel Jones, J.P., Aberavon .-Has been an enthusiastic ambulance worker sinc e r889, when he qualified in first aid. Appointed SUb -Commissioner Aberavon Sub-District, Glamorgan County Centre in 19 2 1 and has been the means of forming a number of Divisions in all parts of the district. Is keenly interested n th e Cadet movement ; has successfully organised classes of boys and girls and provided cups for competition He is a m e mber of thr. Ambulance Committ ee of the Priory.

Dr James Carter Ogitvie, Aberdar e .-Promoted to the office of Commissioner for the Aberdare C e ntre in I9 2 7· Prior to this date was surgeon to th e Cwmaman Nursing Division, and from 1925 to 19 2 7 surgeon to the Cynon Vall y Corps. Devotes consid e rable time to the of an? nursing Divisons, lecturing not ?nly m first aId but 10 special subjects, to stimulate mterest.

Mr. Carlton T. Hurry Riches, C re "philly.-Appointed Corps Supt., Crerphilly and District Corps, in 1917, promot e d to Sub-C?mmission e r, C rer philly Sub-D istrict, in 9 1 9 umts under his command have greatly lDcrtastd 10 strength and efficiency and the District now

includes 25 divisions. Is a member of the Ambulance, Executive, and Finance Committees of the Priory.

SER VING BROTHERS.

Mr. Henry Griffiths, Bedlinog.-Has taken active interest in am bulance work since I gog, and for the past I I years held office as secretary to the Bedlinog Division. Successfully organised Flag Days on behalf of the divisional funds, classes and competitions. Rendered First Aid to over 800 cases. Helped to organise the Caerphilly Sub-District Ambulance League and served on the League Committee. Has assisted in the provision of suitable ambulance equipment at the colliery at which he is employed.

Mr. Joseph Hooper, Aber beeg, Monmouthshire.-An e nthusiastic officer in the Brigade. Obtained First Aid certificate in I g07 ; formed Six Bells Division in I g08, and appointed superintendent in IgIO. From I 924 to present date has h e ld office as Corps Supt. From October, Ig14 to 1919, served in the R.A.M.C. with rank of Sergeant Major.

Mr. Charles Lennox, Barry.-Enrolled in Barry Dock Division on its formation in 1908. Appointed corporal in 19 11 and sergeant in 1914. Joined the 3rd Western General Hospital Reserve in 1913, and in 1914 volunteered as private in the RA.M.C. and was promoted to staff sergt. Demobolised in 1918 and immediately resumed First Aid activities. Appointed ambulance officer in 1923 and superintendent in 1925. Has act e d as assistant demonstrator and lecturer to the Division since 191 g.

Mr. George Frederick Tuckwell, Talywain.-Obtained First Aid certificate in 1 g04 and qualified each subsequent year for efficiency awards. Mainly responsible for the formation of the Talywain Division in 1906; appointed sergeant in charge and promoted ambulance officer in 1 goB On formation of Pontypool Corps in 190B appointed Inspector of Stores; promoted to Corps Supt. in 1 924.

VELLUM VOTES OF THANKS.

Alderman Daniel Daniel, Boncath, Cardiganshire.Is a member of the Executive Committee. Has given valuable assistance in th e development of the Priory's Motor Ambulance Transport Service and all branches of its work. Present e d a cup for ambulance competition and generously supported the Divisions of the Brigade in the Dulais Valley.

Mr. Finlay A. Gibson, Cardiff.-Is keenly interested in the Motor Am bulance Transport Service and is a memb e r of the committee responsible for its administration. Has given advice and assistance at ail times in connection with the Priory's activities in the South Wales coalfields and devotes much time to the welfare of the mining population.

Th e Right Hon. Thomas Richards, P.C.-Appointed Director of Ambulance on th e creation of the Priory and took an active part in the organisation and the developn:.ent of its departments. Is a mem ber of Chapter, Standing Committees, and Chairman of the Ambulance Committee, and the Priory has always looked with confidence for his support and interest, which have at all times b e en at its disposal. His sound knowledge of the conditions in the mining districts and readiness to co-operate in all work for the alleviation of suffering are an invaluabl e asset to the Priory.

PRIORY VOTES OF THANKS.

Mr. Fred e rick Robert Hortop, Barry Dock. - Since 1898 he has been an enthusiastic ambulance worker.

Al D.- January, 1928.

Organised the Barry Dock Division in 1908, formed the Barry Nursing Division in 1912, and for many years gav e his services as lecturer and demonstrator to classes in connection with the Brigade, Railway Company, u.n. Council, Glamorgan County Council, and Boy Scou ts Association. Appointed Supt. Barry Dock Division in Ig1 I an d Staff Officer in 1925. Was Chairman of the Barry Island Auxiliary Military Hospital Committee dur ing the time it was established. Continues despite prolong ed ill-health to devote himself whole -heartedly to the work of the Priory.

Mr. Charles Passey, St. Thomas, Swansea.-Has tak en an active interest in ambulauce work since 18 94. Join ed the Swansea L.M .&S. Division on its formatIOn in Ig 22, waf) appointed Acting Superintend e nt. Is instructor to the local Railway Class and has been commended by the Railway Company on his special First J\id work.

MOTOR AMBULANCE PRESENTED TO WREX HAM.

A long-felt need in the County of Denbigh has been met by the provision of a new Home S ervice Am bula nce car for service in the district. This was formally hand ed ov p. r by the Principal Secretary, Sir Herbert D_ W. Le wis, K. B .E , at the Public Library, Wrexham, on Frid ay, D e c e m ber 9th.

The Mayor (Mrs. M. Edwards Jones), presided over a large and repres e ntative gathering, including employ ers of labour, officials of the North Wales Coal Owners' Asso c ation and of the Miners' Federation, and among those present were Colonel J. E. H. Davies, D.S .O., Wr exharn; Sir Herbert and Lady Lewis; Mr. Jame3 A. Darlin gton, Chairman, Denbighshire Centre ; Mr G e org e T. Gu est, Chief Constable, Wrexham ; Dr. C. E. Salt, Commissio n ,r, D e nbighshire C e ntr t:.; Mr. J. Houghton, G e neral Mana ger, Broughton & Plas Power Company, Lim itt d ; DIVISi onal Superintendents P. R. Kent, Wrexham ; W. Garner, Rh os; and D. Jones, Chirk.

The Mayor said the motor am bulance had lon g been required, and she was very pleased that one was availa ble, through the kind offices of the Priory for Wales. She hoped the public would rally round the Sl. John Am bulance Brigade men and make it possible for it to be work ed without financial anxiety and promised to do all in her pow e r during her year of office to assist.

Sir Herbert Lewis explained the working of the Mo tor Ambulance Transport Service in South Wales and sa id it was the Priory's aim to have an equally good service in the North. He said the car was for general us e and not any particular section of the community so he hoped all wo uld pay their quot:!. towards its upke e p. He said there were 15, 000 people in North Wales with St. John certificates and that between five and six hundred people in the cou nty of Denbigh were train e d each year in First Aid and H orne Nursing. He would ask th e public to consider what an asset this was to the community, reminding th e m that th ese men and women who joined the various Divisions of the Brigade obtained their training at their own expense and paid for their equipment, and he hoped the newly-form ed Wrexham Division would be well supported. He wish ed to thank the Mayor for her interest, the Chief Constable, Mr_ Guest, for raising the Division and for the extremely kind way in which he had dealt with this matter.

Warrants of appointment were presented by Mr. J. H. Darlington to the following Officers of the Wrexha m Division :-Dr. William Glyn Evans, Divisional Surgeon ; Mr. Percy Rudyard Kent, Supt.; Mr. Reginald William s, Secretary.i and Mr. George T. Guest, Treasurer.

-FIRST Centre Reports.

CITY OP CAR.DIFF CENTRE.

Over one hundred and fifty Officers and members of th e Cardiff and District Corps were present at the annual in spection conducted by Captain T. E Richards (Commis sioner for the Borough of Rhondda Centre) on behalf of the Commissioner for Cardiff, on December 4th Senior Offi cers on parad e included Staff Officers B E. Maberly, J. I Pepper !;; )), Corps Officers W. H. Johnson, T. C. Noakes, Divi sional Surgeon Dr. D. Rees Jones, Supts. W. Cotter, W. C James, Officer H. T. Ev ans, Lady Mi'ls M Kernick, MISS Morgan and MISS M , Prichard Willia ms.

After the inspection the II St. Andrew's" cup recently compe ted for by teams from junior organisations in Cardiff, was presented to Corporal W . .J. Thomas, Captain of the City Cadet Team, WhICh was successful for the secon d year in succ e ssion. The trophy is the property of th" British Red Cross Society, and the presentation was

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sented to the Captain of the winning team, Mr. H. Birch, by Mrs. Terry, and medals were presented to last year's winning team. Efficiency awards wer e distributed by Lady Divisional Supt. Mrs. Turner and Mrs. J. R Thomas.

In his r e marks, Mr. J. Richard Thomas emphasised the need of additional Nursing Divisions in the Rhymney Valley, and in order to encourage interest promised to give a cup for competition amongst nursing memb er s. NEATH CORPS.

A variety entertainment was given in the Memorial Hall, Colbren, Neath, on January 2 [st. The proceeds were in aid of the Maesmarchog Ambulance Division, which was e stablished in July last and forms part of the Neath Corps, of which Mr. David Martyn Evan Bevan is Snb Commissioner. The combined efforts of the SubCommissioner and Corps Officers hav e resulted in the formation of eight new Division in the past year.

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR. TYDFIL CENTRE. MERTHYR BOROUGH DIVISION.

On D ecemb er 15th the annual social and distribution of awa rds took place at the Abermorlais School, Merthyr.

Officers and Members of the Card iff Centre in the Lord Mayor's Procession.

ma de by Commandant H. Hay, whv said he was satisfied the best team had won and hoped his team would recover the trophy next year.

GLAMOROAN COUNTY CENTRE. LINDSAY CORPS COMPETITION.

The annual competition for the "Lindsay" cup and me dals, open to ambulance teams in the Lindsay Corps, to ok place at Nelson on December roth. The Judges were Dr J. Prosser Davies, Hengoed; and Dr. R E. BowenRe es, M.C., Treharris, whose awards were a:; und er : -

1st, Gelligaer II 5 points 2 nd, Penallta B. I " 3rd , Bargoed 94 4th, Nelson 88 "

Following the competition there was an ambulance tally at the Council Schools, at which Mr. J. Richard Th omas, J.P., presided. The cup and medals were pre-

In the unavoidable absenct: of the Commission e r (Chief Constable D. M. Davies), the chair was taken by Corps Supt. D. Jones, wbo explained that the object of the meeting was to celebrate the coming-of-age of the Merthyr Borough Division.

Reports on the work were given by Corps Inspector of Stores Daniel Davies, Supt. Lemuel Powell and Ambul a nce Officer D. W. Jones. References to the valuable work the Division had carried out were made by Mr. T. Pritchard and Mr. D Hammond. During the interval, the Chairman presented Junior First Aid certificates to nineteen cadets_

A vote of thanks to the artistes was proposed by Supt. L. Powell and seconded by Ambulance Offic e r D. W. J ones, and meeting was brought to a close by the singing of the Welsh National Anthem.

FUNERAL OF PRIVATE JOHN C. DAVIES.

The funeral of the late Private John C. Davies, one

of the founders and an efficient member of the Treharris Division, on Decemb e r J st was attended by over one hundred ambulance men and sisters from the Taff Valley Corps, Nelson and Senghenydd Divisions. Corps Supt. D. Jones was in charge, and Brigade officers included Divisional Supts. T. Aubrey Lees, T. Lewis, E. Morris, L. Williams, Ambulance Officers W. Flowers, J. Rees and R. Rees.

News in Brief.

Ambulance work in Holyhead has lost a keen supporter in the sudden death of Dr. T. W. Clay, which occurred on the 17th December. Dr. Clay was an Officer of the Order and was awarded last year, on the recommendation of the Priory, a Vellum Vote of Thanks. He held the office of County Controlltr for Voluntaty Aiel Detachments in Anglesey.

Copies of the 1927 Revised Edition of the of Drill and Camping for the St. John Ambulance Brigade may now be obtained from the Stores Department of the Priory.

Remarkable tributes to the voluntary work of a member of the Cwmaman Nursing Division were given at Cwmaman, Aberdare, when in the presence of over a thousand residents, prec;ided over by Mr. R J. Ace, M.E., Mrs. Margaret Jane Mills received a wristlet watch and other gifts as a token of the general appreciation of her work. For many years the position of district nurse has been vacant through lack of funds and Mrs. Mills has responded to all calls.

Lord Buckland has been asked to present the LifeSaving Awards of the Order to those who rendered distinguished services in connection with the explosion at the Marine Colliery, Cwm, on March 1St.

Officers in charge of Divisions who have not yet completed their Annual Return Forms for 1927 are requested to do so immediately, and return them to the Priory headquarters.

Durham, Cleveland and Westmorland Districts Ambulance League.

THIS League was commenced in 1904 and competitions have been held each year when over 60 teams compete. The t e- ams are composed of workmen employed in min es and quarries in the above area.

The following prizes are comp eted for:-

Senior Teams.-" Donald Bain " challenge shield and medals, "Committee" challenge cup, "Heath" challenge cup, II Dillon" challenge cup.

Tunior Teams.-" Elizlbeth Bain " shield and medals.

In the senior section no team can contain more than one member who has been a member of a team winning the shield previously.

The junior section is confined to 4 members who have not previously competed in the League competitions but

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are allowed one member who has been a member of a competing team which has not won the "Donald Bain II shield.

The junior or "Elizabeth Bain" shield was institut ed in 1925 and is a great impetus to young teams, giving th em experience and en couragem ent to join the senior section.

The Committee has fixed the following dates for the n ex t competitions :-

"Donald Bain" or senior competition, 5t ronnd, February 4th, 1928. Final at the Town Hall, Durham , on Saturday, March 3rd, 1928.

" Elizabeth Bain " or junior shield, 1st r(Juno, February 18th, 1928. Final at Durham, March 3rd, 19 28

All entries to be sent to th e Secretary not latu th an January 2 [st, 1928.

The preliminary rounds are always fixed at centres to suit the convenience of the majority of competitors.

The men are as a rule so keen and interested, showing such skill that the Judges hav e some difficulty in fiodir g mistahs.

The following is a list of the winners of the" Don a d Bain" shield since 1904:-

Murton, Lumpsey, Rogerley, South Brancepf th, Brandon, Esh, South Brancepeth, South Skelton, Sacrist o 1, Dawdon, Ayton, South Moor, Browney, Murton, Upleatbarn, Shildon Lodge, South Brancep e th, BrandoD, Ushaw Mo or, Eldon, Loftus, Brandon.

Winners of the "Elizab e th Bain" shield :-Horden, Dorothea.

The Secretary, Mr. Geo. Watkin, Park Vi e w, ::-'lurt on Co. Durham, will only be too pleased to gIve any information, and glad to hav e the assistance of all Ambulanc e meo to make the competitions a further succ ess.

Now is the time for class e s to comm :: nce and an opportunity for all interested to bring the matter before the classes and to form teams for th e forthcomingcomp e titi ons.

Police National Cup.

A HANDSOME cup, which stands feet high and wtighs 220 ounces of solid silver, has b ee n given by Dr. F. E. de B. Pim, of Nelson, for compttition by members of the in England and Wales who hold Fmt .\"id C"'rt ifi· cates of the St. John Am bulance Assoc ia iOD.

Dr. Pial has had a life-long association with the ambulance movement, and he is anxious that police for e s should be encouraged to take up ambulance work, beca use of the value in view of the chang e d conditions of ve hicu lar traffic on the roads. The police is invariably the first 0 be called when an accident takes place, and Dr. Pim ho lds the view that every policeman should be effici :nt in Fi rs t Ai d.

For competition purposes the police areas have be w divicej into nine districts, and after the usual" knock-ou t,' there will be the Final, when the distinction of holding the Pim Cup for one year will be decided. The Competition starts next month, and from the NO.4 District, wh ich comprises Cheshire, Cumberland, Westmorland , Lan ca· shire, and the Isle of Man, th e re are already 18 entries.

The cup, which has been presented for competiti on, bears the following inscription: "Presented by Dr. F. E. de B. Pim, Knight of Grace of the Order of St. J oho, Assistant Commissioner, NO . 4 St. John Ambulance Brigade, for competition amongst ambulance members of the poll ce forces in England, Wales , and Ireland, to encourage the rendering of FIrS t-Aid to the sick and injured."

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NATURE'S S I'L I 'TS

G. R. (Westbury ) - Please tell us the ob ject of tying feet first In c ases of Fr ac ture ot Femur n a woman.

The Te x tbook was or ginally written in days when ladies skir ts in the mud and when no discreet young lady e\'e r d isplayed more than her ankles. The instruction under que s ion, therefore, was framed to meet the requirements of the im es a nd a lso to enable FIrst A iders to obtaIn as complete con tro l of fr ac tured th ig h (and le g) by us in g Tature s Splint and tyi ng at o uts et the fr ac tured o the unfractured limb whe reb y no d isturb a n c e of cloth in g was necessary In these day s o f shortened s k Ir ts I fav our treatment of fractured leg in a woma n by same method a s for a s imilar in j ury in man, e v en tho ugh for Compet it ion purposes we keep strictly to the IDst ruc t ions of Textbook. - N. CO Rl.ET F LETCHER

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T. n. ( S ett le ) - In a rec en t te s t the e xa m Iner asked a cand id a te to nam e t h e bone agains t wh ich pres s ure must be made to c omp res s Sub clavi an Artery. As c an di date hes itated, ano ther member wh is pere d- " the bone taken from Adam to -'11a ke Eve. " The answer s lowly dawned on the ca ndidate who, turnin g towards the examined, answered som ewh a t tr i umphantly - " T Ilt! Backbo n e "

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CR \\!I N l> ITS TR E.\I'\I HN T

G. R. ( Westbur y) - l'le a se tell us any treatment which can be ap pl ied to sw immers and water polo ists suffering from severe cramp through immers ion in water.

T he first s ag e in treatment is to get victim out of the wat er, to dry h im thoroughly, and to wrap him in warm This done rel ef may somet imes be effected by gl< SpIDg firmly and rubbing affected muscles briskly with hand to wel, by application of heat, and sometimes by \,Ig or ous voluntary movements of the muscles. See answer in April 1926 issue of FI RST A m. -N .C.F.

Your has been forwarded to M ajor Deggs who explains that he u c:- ed the word" plug " in : ts surgical sense and that it implies the application of an antiseptic gau z e dressing in ear or nostril to prevent infect ion. H e adds that the dressing is not intended to arrest h <e morrhage as if properly applied the gau ze will induce drainage wh ich is requ ired.

Whil e I agree with this explanation from the Medical standpoint, y e t from the First A id standpoint I consider tbat the Textbook, which is written for all grades of F irst Aiders, is wis e in that it forbids any active interference which might directly or indirectly result in plugging ear or nose in such cases.-N.C.F.

TRE AT MEN T OF FR ACTlJRE D P A1EL LA.

G. G. ( Kentish Town ).-In an article on Practica l Firs t Aid a n d Nurs i ng publ ished in Nov e mber issue of FIRl) T A ID I note that the author does not ad v ocate supporting fractur e d kneecap with bandages, and also that in other particulars ( fractures of skull and upper arm ) h e diffe rs materially from the treatment set out in our Textbook. It seems to me that as FIRST A ID is the official journal The Order any suggested treatment should b e in accordance with our Textbook and not d irectly opposite.

I d isagree entirely with your conclusions, because it is well for F Irst A iders ( and espe ci ally those with experience ) to recogn ise that there are other ways of treating- injuries besides those given in the Textbook and to utilise these if and when circumstances should justify such act ion .- N.C F.

T RF.AT;\IE NT OF DR OWNI NG

J. L. ( Pontycymmer ). -In a recent compet i ion we bad to treat a patient whose breathing was suspended owing to immersion in water, h is only other in j ury being Simple Fracture of right collarbone. We removed patient from the water and appl ied Schafer s Method. Then, when patient s face became congested, we changed to Laborde s Method. Did we do right or ought we to have tr ied Silvester's Method, using only one arm? Also were we right in postponing treatment of fractured clavicle until after breathing had been re-established ?

Personally I would have continued WIth Schafer s Method because I do not accept" congestion of face " as indication for change of method. Apart from this, and in view of the Textbook instructions on p. 13 7 par. 3 your action was fully justified, not only in changmg to Laborde s Method ( which you could do without chang in g position of patient ) bllt also in postponing treatment of fractured cla v icle t1l1 breathing was started. I question very much th e usefulness of Silvester s Method if carried out with one l imb -N.C.F.

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E. F ( Laughton ) and O TIIERS.- On p. 1 23 of N ovember issue of F I RST AID, Major S T. Beggs in interesting article on P r ac.tz'cal F in t A z'd a nd Nu r sing instructs us I. to plu g ears and nostrils with gau ze or wool saturated with antiseptic lotion " in cases where blood or serum t hrough these passages with Fra c ture of Skull. As our T extbook definitely forbids us to plug the ears in suc

C. G. ( Wakefield ).-Recently I met a man who claimed that be had been practically cured of nose-bleeding by a herbalist after being unsuccessfully treated by doctors for fourteen months. The herbalist explained ( r ) that pati e nt had a stoppage in the circulation on the ri g ht side of the body; (2 ) that owing to this stoppage the blood came through the nose instead of going round; and (3 ) that he would remove the stoppage for a fee of sevente e n shillings and sixpence. The patient said that he had already found relief for his nose-bl e eding.

What struck me as remarkable w a s that pati e nt was able to go about for fourteen months and to g et suffici e nt blood back to heart to keep him al i \ e, seeing that there was a stoppage and blood was escaping through nose. I

would, therefore, ask if in such a case ordinary treatment for nose-bleeding would prove effective.

Nose bleeding varies greatly in severity and in response to treatment , being at times easy to control and others most diffi c ult. In th is case it is probably due to caplliary b ;:c morrhage, tenden c y to which varies with health and o.ther factors. The herbal ist s explanation was Incorrect and entirely oppose d to physiological.facts. So when 'you have to treat this pat ient for nose-bleeding, apply the ordmary methods and hope for the best. - N.C F.

TRE ATM E NT O F CONCUSSION.

L. W ( London ).-As a Brigade I if the Textbook is suffi ciently clear In Its instructIOns on the treatment of Concussion. Does the "special treatment" on p. 143 apply to cases of Concussion as well as to those of Fainting, & c. As medical students we were taught to a vo id any needless stimulation Concussion fear of exciting hce morrhage ; and expenence has convlDced us that such cases are best treated by being placed in bed in quiet room with plenty of warmth and air.

We are indebted to vou for your letter with its pra ctical su gg estion. The instruct'ions on p. 143 certa in ly apply to treatment of Con c uss ion, but they must be moddied 10 view of the warnin g o n p. 14 Z as to need for" res.t in bed." the warnin g could be made more defiDl te espe c ially because (as you r ightly po int out ) cases of insensibility present untold d iffi c ult ies to F i rst Aiders.-N.C.F.

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J. B ( Wolverhampton ) .-The Textbook teaches us withhold eme tic s with po isons that "burn or stalO " the mouth. In a recent competition the judge asked the t r eatment of Po isonin g by Lysol which he said sta ined the mouth.

The team that won adv ised an emetic, whereas my te a m (o f wh ic h I am instructor ) refused to g iv e emetic. As my team lost by two marks, I sh a ll be grateful for your op in on.

Lysol burns ( bother the stain !) ; and so your team was ri g ht in w thho d ing emetic. Nevertheless, this point does not clear up those two marks which are worrying you and about which you want to hold an inquest. Do not do so ! !N.C.F.

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H . N (W arr in g ton ) - I shall be grateful if you can suggest anything which will en1.ble us to enter a room saturated with ammonia gas to such extent that it affects exposed parts of head and neck and so prevents entry. I assume that a g as mask of container type is available for use. Also, would you advise adm inistration of oxygen for Asphy xia due to inhalation of ammonia ?

The onl y sug g estion which I can make is that you place a tbick layer of vasel ine or grease upon all exposed surfaces of body O xy g en would certainly be useful as subsidiary treatment for all c ases of Asphyxia.-N.C.F.

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The Journal of the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

Edited by ARTHUR B. DALE •

EDITORIAL.

"PEACE hath her victories" but as in T e Association v, ar ther e is a rtverse to the medal, and the Brigade unfortunately many civilians are struck a s National down by disease and accident on the Assets. battlefield of life."

The various organisations which have bFe n born duri[)g the past 40 years to assist suffering huma nity are national assets and th e St. John Ambulance A socia t ion and th f St. John Ambulance Brigade are w' ho ur dou bt in this cata go ry.

The work undertaken by these two d epa rtments of th e (' de r of St. John covers th !:: whol e sphere of life. E uca tion in l'irst Aid and kindrtd su bje cts and the St vice s of Brigade men and women are gi ve n without th ug ht to class, relIgio n, politics or cref.d.

With capable leaders thes e d epartments have been ke t abrEas t of the times and the organisations have been enl arge d trom time to time to cope with the o.tra amount of work caused by ill n ess and accidents due to modern co di tions of life and th e ever increasing inventions for sp ed

In 18 77 the St. John Ambulanc e Association was fo unde d and thiS was doubtless the outcome of the ED.h usiasm which was evoked In 18 7° 1871 , and the efto rt s which wer e th en made on a stupendous scale fo r the sick and wounded and which it was rightly th ough t should be sustained for th e benefit of civilians in ti me of peace. That the St John Ambulance Associati on as an educational body have been successful is evident fr om the fact lh9.t in 50 YEars the numb er of First Aid Certi ficates runs in thousands,

Between 1880'1 885 bodies of workers in Marg ate, Ashford, Seven oaks, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Well s, Brighouse, Middlesboro', and Leic ester banded themse lv es into Am bulance Corps.

These Ambulance Corps continued to spread until in 1888 the St. John Ambulance Brigade was founded and started its car eer in life as a uniformed disciplined body of m en and women with the object of aiding the sick and injured.

On its formation th e Brigade -comprised but a handful of units, and after 40 years of steady hard work, it now comprises 1,600 units with a personn61 of over 50,000 men, women, boys and girls.

That the Brigade was built up on solid foundations, and that it has a capable leader in its present Acting Chief Commissioner, is evident from the fact that a high propor· tion of the units and personnel have been recruited since the Great War.

The trials through which the Brigade has passed need not be laboured here, but it adds to the glory of the organisation when it is known that for a number of years, little, if any, public support was afforded to it, except by the police. Th e me mbe rs in those days had to raise funds in numerous ways to purchase material with which to carry out their work of mercy, and even the Municipal Authorities refused assistance by granting the use of schools or other offices for practice purposes.

To-day the Brigade, by its wonderful work alone, is bringiog home to those entrusted with the welfare of the nation the necessity for its existence and maintenance in a healthy stat e

It is pleasing to record that all over the country the public and Municipal Authorities are now affording the Brigadp. that practical belp which alone spells "Efficiency and Usefulness ."

Members of the Association and Brigade are without doubt the" Life Guards" on the battlefield of sickness and accident and their work is commended to all Public Authorities whose duty it is to see that human life is saved when skilled aid is available .

There are many ways of helping the Brigade such as permission to hold Flag Days, provision of suitable homes in which the men and women may meet to practice and

from which they may go forward to minister to the unfortunate, remission of rates and taxes and personal interest in the work being undertaken.

In towns where the Public Authorities recognise the Brigade, there are established transport and ambulance organisations second to none and there is no reason why a Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade should not be formed in every town throughout the country.

How many lives have been saved by First Aiders?

What would be the cost of a paid ambulance service, if the Brigade did not exist? The figures would be stupt:ndous.

An appeal is, therefore, made to all, to help the St. John Ambulance Association and the St. John Ambulance Brigade so that a work so compassionate in its conception, so essentially philanthropic in its execution-a work which arouses in our population the spirit of self denial and emulation to benefit others-may be increased a thousandfold.

Routine Examination of a Patient.

B y VERNON NEWTON, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), Corps

Surgeon, Bridgend and District Corps, Pon t ycymmer, G!am.

THERE appears to be a great deal of uncertainty-expressed and unexpressed-amongst first aiders, as to the logical and correct method to be followed when examining a patient; for one frequently sees in competitions much waste of time, much" ground" gone over more than once, and many points in examination missed on this account.

The following routine has proved itself of great value in actual cases of sudden injury and illness, and also in competition cases and practices.

I suggest that the headings be copied onto the back of the skeleton diagram in the "Black Book," which at present contains no concise table of examination that can be applied in all cases.

In this system it is assumed that such points as noticing marks on the patient's clothing, surroundings of the patient, obvious clues, dangers, and history of the case, etc., have been accounted for in what, for convenience, can be called the "First part of the case "-in contradistinction to t.he "Second part of the case" (examination and treatment), and the "Third part of the case" (transport and aftercare ).

In this, the second part of the case, then, a full examination of the patient becomes much easier if the following method is practiced and remem bered-and when occasion arises-applied.

METHOD.

I. Bleeding.-Stop any (if present, severe, and external) with thumb temporarily (either direct or indirect pressure).

If from mouth or nose, turn head to one side a'1d continue examination.

2. Breathing.-Is it present?

If not, clear out mouth and throat, remove false teeth,

AID.- February, 1928

undo a?d very quickly arms, ribs, spin e to determlDe which method of artificial respiration sha ll be used. Do artificial respiration.

If (and when) breathing present, notice characte r of breathing, smell of breath, any stainin g of lips or mout h. Clear out mouth in any case.

3. Brain.-Is it acting? (i e , is pati.ent conscio us ?)

Speak; shout ; shak e j squeeze (t e., plDch) slap fac e gently; but not until colour noted.

Shade the eyes, and then uncover and note li ght reflex: Note refl ex ; note size of pupils ; no te equahty or unequahty ; eyes bloodshot? :quinting.

4. Q uestion patient (if conscious) regarding pain

5. Examination from head to foot.

Head for cuts, depressions, elevations, etc. E a rs for blood, fluid. Nose.

leavi?g head, raise .or lower it. accord in g to lDdlcatlOns , and If pati e nt unconscIous turn It to on e si de to prevent blood or saliva from collectin g in the throa t an d the tongue from falling back. Pull j l.W (l ow e r) for ward

Neck, examine. N olic e any swallowing movem en t') of "Adam's Apple "-such as would indicate partia l I.. )0 sciousness, returning consciousness, or the fact th at l.h e patient is about to v o mit.

Chest, including collarbones, ribs, arms, and s pin e (I f not examined previously).

Abdomen, includin g groins

Temperatur e Note this with hand. ( Alw ay c; of cove r ed part of the body. E x posed p a rts quickly bec oLD e cold and give a wrong impression. )

Pulse, e x amine with forearms Pelvis.

Lower lim bs , includin g if patient unconscious a te st for limpness ; and including, if th e pati e nt is consc io us, a test for loss of power

A conscious pat ie nt can help consid e rably in he examination but it should be understo o d that t he ct that the patient does not complain of pa i n do e s not r en er It som e times ha p p ns a patl.ent will make lIght of what is rea ll y a Se ri OUS lDJury, while the worn of a da zt' d pati e nt is also of e o unreliable.

6. Pockets for clu e s address possibl e (quipm en t or articles for improvising ; articles of value to be gua roe d ( patient's watch, etc )

7. Another pa.tient.-Beware of the possib ility of th ere belDg a second patIent (especially in competitions !)

8. If vomiting occurs, its character, and the cha ra cte r and contents of the vomit, should be noticed whil e th e vomit should be kept if possible. )

9. Any urine passed by the patient should be kep t, and its character not e d.

10. Examination of a wound.- The following p oi nt s should be observec1 in connection with a wound ;Number; position size character (whether p un ctured, lacerated, etc , or whether burn or scale). Blee di ng (if any, amount and character) fluid coming from wou nd pr?truding air or gas bubbles; foreign bodie s or ObVlOUS dITt; exposed bone or tendon swelling' bruis iD g ; deformity; blistering. )

Febru:lTY, I9 28 -FIRST Death of Dr. R. A. Milligan.

T HE death of Dr. R. A. Milligan which occurred on Ja nuary 23rd, removes one who has been engaged in a m bulance work in Northampton for the past 40 years and wh o was one of the pioneers of the movement in the Dis trict and at the time of his death was County Surgeon of the No. 3 (Eastern) District. He took a very active in terest in the movement and was beloved by all ranks o wi ng to his unfailing courte sy and kindh e artedness and h is loss will be keenly felt by all in the District.

The funeral took place on January 28th at All Saints C h urch, Northampton, which was crowded with mourners

St. John J\mbulance J\ssociation.

Great Western Railway Centre.

AM BULANCE WO RK ON THE G.W.R.-1927.

THE year 1927 has been a full one, as far as first aid activities go, on the Great Western Railway, although as measured by the number of examination successes there is a slight decline to record as corupared with the previous year, as will be seen by the accompanying statement which gives the figures for each of the past ten years.

NU M BER OF FIRST AID AWARDS GAINED IN E X AMINATIO N BY MEMBERS OF THE STAFF FROM 19J8 to 1927 INCLUSIVE.

INSURANCE -Proposal forms and remittances sho ul d be sent direct to Commercial Union Assurance Co., L t d. Cornhill, London, E G, and pot to the Chief Commissio ner at St. John's Gate.

a n d friends. At the head of the procession walked Officers "f the Ambulance Brigade and the coffin bore his O.B.E. de c oration, the Order of St. John of J eru:ialem medal and hi s long service medal with six bars

The pall bearers were the following Officers of the H e adquarters Division of the Northampton Corps: Commissioner W. Harvey Reeves, O.B E., J.P , Assistant Commis sioner F. Adnitt, Divisional Officer W. H. Percival, D ivisional Officer J. T. Parker, Supt. Edwards, M.B.E., Am bulance Officers Lloyd, Pitkin, and Ricks. The coffin was born e by Sergeant Bland, Sergeant Elliott, Sergeant W hiting, Corporal Barber, Corporal West, Corporal Farmer, P rivate J. Rolfe, and Private Donnie. They were accomp anied by Skempton, Corporal Kelly, and Privates S le igh and T. Hodgson.

The interment was at the General Cemetery in the fa m ily grave, where Dr. Milligan's daughter Aileen was b ur ied three years ago.

It will be seen that for a number of years past the num ber of successful certificate examinees has declined and this defection is doubtless in part explained by restricted recruiting of new staff since the amalgamation which resulted from the Rail ways Act of 1921.

A feature of note during the year was the gift of the " Athlone Bowl" by H.E. the Earl of Athlone, and as this trophy is awarded an Dually to the ambulance division with the largest percentage of certificates to total awards it should prove not only a fillip to the whole movement but particularly prove an inducement to the enrolment of new members. For the year 1927 the trophy has been won by the .Swindon (No.3) Division with a percentage of 32'7 certificate members,

.No than 272 in the comprehenSive .senes of competltl.ons oreaDised by the Company in the spring of 1927-94 lD the advanced and q8 in the beginners' class. The teams obtaining first place in each ?f q besides bei.ng awarded valuable prizes lD ktnd, qualified to compete lD the semi-final round and eight teams emerged the contest competed lD the final competItion at Paddtngton on April 29th last, when the Newport Dock Street team won the Directors' Challenge Shield from their rivals Alexandra Dock, N ewport, and. thus secured the much-coveted trophy for the seventh time.

In this competition a Stourbridge Junction team won the" Henry Butt" Challenge Bowl by s the highest marks of any Beginners' team in the contest.

During the year a special campaign was launched by means of folders and posters to encourage the younger members of the staff to enlist in the ambulance ranks, and

The late Dr. R. A. Milligan.

it is gratifying to record that th ere are already indications of these efforts b eing rewarded.

As in past y e ars, so in 19 2 7 a number of case s have been reported to the Centre S ecr e tary in which G. W.R. ambulance men have been instrumental in ministering to the needs of th e ir fe llows both on and off duty wh e n accidents involving p e rsonal inj ury have occurred. Gold, silver and bron z e medals, and anum ber of sp e cial c e rtificates will in due course b e awarded to the first-aiders in the most meritorious of these cas e s as sele cted by the Company's Chief Medical O ffi cer.

124 gold m e. dals (IS years' effici e ncy ) , 16 gold bars (20 years' effici e ncy) and 1 I quart er-century m e dals wer e awarded to G. W_R. men during the y e ar, bringing th e total number of these long-servic e medals up to 6 8 5, 216 and 51 respectively.

On recommendations of the Central Committ e e, thr e e mem bers of th e staff we re admitt e d to the Order of 8t. John and eight others were awarded the Vellum Vote of Thanks of the Ord e r for e xc a ptional services in th e ambulance cause over a long p e riod of years.

As in past ye ars, memb e rs of the m e dical profession have continued their valuable assistanc e to the mov e ment in th e capacity of lecturers, examiners, and as adjudicators, and by their co-op e ration hav e e arned the thanks of all concerned.

The G.W.R. Ambulance Mov e m e nt lost on e of its vet e ran workers on th e 7th inst., when Mr. W. Gaffney, who had been Divis ional Ambulanc e S e cretary for the London (A) Division for th e past t e n years, retired from activ e railway service.

For a full half of his sixty y e ars Mr. Gaffn e y had been a devoted worker in the first aid cause and it is i nteresting to learn that he was one of the originals of the photographs from which the line blocks illustrating th e earlier e ditions of the offici a l t extbook were prepar e d

Mr. Gaffney qualified in Home Nursing and Military Sanitation besides First Air! and in th e latt e r he has b e en efficient for each of th e last 2 9 y e ars. He holds th e long service medals of the G. W R. including the quart e r ·century medal and has a long and creditable record with the St. John Ambulance Brigad e with which he holds office as an Ambulance Officer.

He has been conspicuous in competition work not only winning individu a l trophi e s, but for e ight years was a member of the team r e pr e senting th e G.W.R in the Interrailway Competition. H e bas also been a m e mber of the team winning tbe premi e r Brigad e trophy-th e "Dewar >I shi e ld

In 1910 he organis e d a V A D. at Slough which on the outbreak of war contribut e d many members to the RA. M.C. H e also supervi s ed ambulance arrangements at Paddington Station in the days of air raids in the War. He holds the war service badge and in 1919 was admitted a Serving Broth e r of the Order of St. John for his servicEs to the Am bulanc e Movement.

Mr. G affn e y took an activ e part in the arrangements for the first aid film taken at P a ddington in 1917, and he also took the initiative in organising the first G.W.R. outing of gold medallists-an outing which has since become an annual event.

Mr. Gaffn e y retires from rail way work and from the position of Divisional Ambulanc e Secr e tary, full of first aid honours, and with the b e st wish e s of his many ambulance coll e agues throughout the Gr e at West e rn Railway service.

He is succeeded as Divisional Secr e tary of the

Aln.- February, 19 28.

London (A) Division by Mr. D. Nash of the D istri ct Goods Manager's Offic e , London.

G reat W e stern Railway ambulance work e rs hav e receiv e d a cordial message of thanks from memb e rs of th e St. John Ambulance Association of th e North West t rn Railway of India for the greeting conv e yed to them throug h Mrs. Dent, L9.dy Supt. -in ·Chief of the Brigade Overs e as.

At the time of going to press, the fir s t round (Division al ) of the annual first aid competitions is in full swing. T he entry embraces 2 83 t eam s-lo3 in th e B e ginn e rs' Cl ass and 18 0 in the Advanced Class and judges for the vario u s competitions ar e b e in g appoint e d locally Th e te a ms SEcuring first plac e in each class in e ach of th e I7 Divisi ona l contests will qualify fo r the s e mi fin a l r o und which will b e d e cided partly at Birmin g ham and partly at W e ston su perMare.

A mbulanc e txa m nati o n awards we r e distrihut e d to members of the Bassal eg class at a r e c e nt g ath e ring pr e s.id ed over by Mr. Trevor Rob erts ( Divisional Supt. ). Th e pr e· sentations were made hy Sir Leolin For e sti cr- W oe k er, K.B.E, M P , who in th e cours e of his rem a rks s ai d h<:: thought it essential in th e s e d a ys that e ve ryon e sh ou l I have some knowl e dg e of first aid.

M e mb e rs of the st aff o f E a li n g Bro a dw a y and W est Ealing stations sp e nt a n e n jo yab le music a l e ve nin g at the Drayton Court Hot e l on J a nu a ry 17th, wh e n awards were pr e sent e d to succ e ssful first aid e xa min ee s by Mr H D Anderson (Assist a nt Div i'5 io nal Su p t .). Th e includ e d two go ld m t dals fo r fift ee n yea rs' first a l t.ffi ci e ncy.

A

UNI QUE FAi\IlL\ A CH I EVEMIi 'T .

Th e G r eat West e rn Ra ilway has many r e cords to its cr e dit, and not th e least of th es e is its achi e ve m e nts in connection with ambul a nc e work.

The N e wport D o cks ambulance cl a ss includ es am on g its memb .:: rs thr e e brothers named Marshal l, each of wh o m has by long s e rvic e s in th e am c a us e b ee n honour e d by admission to the Ord e r of S t. J o hn as a S erv in g Brother. Th e ph o tograph r e produc e d h e rewith sho w" Mr. Tom Marshall, Mr. John M a rshall, and Mr. Charl es Marshall in th e ord e r named.

Mr. John Marsh a ll j o ined th e Al tx andra Docks cla ss at Newport in I 9 0 6 and has maintain e d his effici e ncy annually since that time. For 20 years he has been cla ss secr e tary, and has had the distinct ion of competing ever y y ear sinc e 1912 in th e final round of tbe Inter -Railwa y Challenge Shi e ld Comp et ition, and was a memb e r of th e winning team in 1912,1920 and 19 ;12. H e has :llso be en active in Brigade work and has b e en a member of t h e N e wport Division sinc e 1906 He now holds the rank o f Corps Supt. of Stor e s. He has been awarded the G . W.R gold m e dal and bar and the St. John Long Servic e Medal , and was mad e a S e rving Brother of the Order in 1925

Mr. Tom Marshall joined tb e class two years afte r his brother and has kept himself efficient annually ever since. He was in the winning team for the Int e r Railway Shield in 1920 and 1922, and is the holder of the Company's gold medal and the Brigade long service award. H e joined the Brigad e in 909 and now holds the rank of Ambulance Officer. He served with the R.A.M C.

February, 1928 -FIRS T throughout the war, and was made a S erving Brother last year.

The tbird brother of the family, Mr. Charles Marshall, was admitted to tbe Order as a Serving Brother on the recommendation of the G W. R. Central Ambulance Committee in J 924 He joined the Alexandra Dock class with his brother John in 190 6 , and has maintained his first a id efficiency every year since. He is now class instructor

wide scope the new Brigade had for propaganda work, and urged the members to do all they could to bring into the movt:ment the many railway men who were still outsid "!

Mr. Hill, Secretary to the Central Ambulance Council, was also present, and made a few remarks on the am bul a nce organisation on the line generally, stressing the inB LI ence for good which the setting up of District Committees would have.

Police National First Aid Competition.

THE Eliminating Competition for the challene;e cup presented by Dr. F. E. de B. Pim, a Knight of Grace of the Order, for annual competition by members of the Police Forces of England, Wales, and th e Isle of Man, who are holders of the First Aid Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association was held on 24th January.

Ninety-four teams, representing eight of the nin e police districts, competed. In the South-Western district only one entry (the Devon Constabulary) was received, and this team will accordingly represent that district in the final.

The tests were drawn up by Dr. R. B. Duncan, of London.

The judges, who were appointed by the St. John Ambulance Association, wer e :-

At Manchester :-Dr I. G. Modlin, of Sunderland; Dr. M. Young, of Chester j and Major J. Orton, of Cov e ntry.

At Darlington :-Dr. K. H. Beverley, of Worsboro' Dale and Dr. W. Gray, of West Hartlepool.

At Leeds :-Dr. A. T_ Lakin, of Manchester and Dr. A. W. Metcalfe, of York.

At N ottingbam :-Lt.-Col. F S. Lam bert, of Lincoln.

a n d Ambulanc e Utfic e r of the Brigade, and holds the Co mpany's gold m e dal and the lung service medal of tbe B rigad e . H e dIstinguished himself during the catastrophe wh ich occurred in connection with the building of the So uth Lock entrance at Newport Docks in 1906 in rescue wo rk, for which he bolds a special certificate for meritorious se rvices rendered. Prior to the war be was in the Te rritorial R.A. M.C., and served overseas till 19I6 On hi s discharge from the army he took an active part in t he transport of wounded to the Military Hospital at Ne wport, for which he holds a certificate from the Joint Co uncil of the Order of St. John and the British Red Cross So ciety.

L.M. &S.R. Centre.

TH E proposals for the setting up of the new organisation to administrate the Ambulance Movement on the I..M.S. li ne in Scotland wer e finally approv e d at a meeting of re presentatives of the am bulance men held in Glasgow, on Ja nuary IItb.

S eparate meetine;s of the Caledonian Section and G lasgow and South Western Ambulance Brigades we re held, at which resolutions dissolving tb€Se respective b odies were adopted, and thereafter the del e gates met jo intly and formally instituted tbe new II London Midland & Scottish Railway Ambulance Brigade of the St. Andrew's A mbulance Corps."

Major Speir, Assistant Gen e ral Supt. (Northern Division)) in the course of a short address, pointed out the

At Birmingham :-Dr. G. D. E. Tullis, of Her e ford and Dr. C. R Hoskyn, of Rugby_

At Cambridge :-Dr. W. E. Audland, of Oxford,; and Dr. S. O. Eades, of Ipswich.

At Reading :-Dr. R. C. Robertson, of LondoD.

At Brighton :-Dr. R B. Duncan and Dr. S. Davi e s, of London.

At Cardiff :-Dr. S. Hamilton, of Newport (Mon.)

In London :-Major S. J. C Holden, of Aylesbury; and Dr. F. M. Hughes, of Walmer.

The local arrangements for the Eliminating Competition were carried out in each district by a committe e of Chief Constables.

The Final Competition will be held at the Connaught Rooms, Great Queen -street, London, W.c., on 23rd February. The judge S will be :-For the Ter:.m Test, Dr. N. C. Fletcher, of London and for th e Individual Test, Dr P. A. Mansfield, of Sevenoaks. The following teams wlll compete :-

No. 1 District. Lancashire County Constabulary (Blackburn Higher Division).

,,2 " Scarborough Borough Police

,,3 " Barnsley Borough Police.

,,4 " Wolv e rhampton Borough Police.

,,5 " Great Yarmouth Borough Police.

,,6 " West Sussex Constabulary.

,,7 " Devon Constabulary.

" 8 Cardiff City Police.

,,9 II Metropolitan Police ( " J" Division).

The Rt. Hon. Sir William J oynson-Hicks, the Home Secretary, will present the challenge cup and prizes.

Practical First Aid and Home Nursing (By Question and Answer).

Arranged by Major S. T. BEGGS, M.D., D.P.H.

(Continued from page I84.)

MANAGEMENT OF THE SICK-ROOl\I.

Q -Mention the points to be attended to in order to keep the sick room wholesome.

A-I t is necessary not only to regulate its temperature, but also to provide for the ingress of a supply of fresh air at all times, day and night.

No soiled or infectious linen and no SOiled clothlDg or dressings should be left about in uncovered receptacles. All vessels in use must be kept thoroughly cleansed.

Q - What is meant by " ventilation" ?

A-By ventilation is meant the supply of fresh air, to, and the removal of im pure air from, an apartment.

Q-Wbat is the composition of the air?

A-Air consists principally of two gases, oxygen and nitrogen; of the former one-fifth; of the latter four· fi fths. There Is, in addition, a minute trace of a poisonous gas called carbonic acid, and a small quantity of watery vapour.

Q -Explain what changes take place, and how they take place 10 the air of a sick room.

A-The air very soon becomes loaded With Impuntles Every individual is constantly engaged, during the .act of respiration, in removing oxygen from and carbonic add gas to the air. The atmosphere is rendered still more unwholesome by emanations from the patient's body, linen and exereta; by any foul wounds or soiled dressings, and by the burning of gas, each jet of which consumes as much oxygen as a man.

Q-How is the fouling of the air of the sick room to be guarded against?

A-The personal cleanliness of the patient should be constantly attended to, and all excreta or so iled dressings removed from the room without delay. In addition, a frequent and thorough changing of the air is necessary

Q-In keeping the air of the room pure, mention the prinCiples to be aimed at.

A-(i ) The air within the room shall be kept as nearly as possible as pure as that outside, without chilling the patient. (ii) the temperature of the room mainta in ed at 65 degs. F. (iii) The ventilation must be systematic. and sufficiently thorough to completely renew the air in the ro:>m three t im es an hour.

Q-In carrying out the principles of ventilation, mention the two important facts to be remembered?

A-(I) Air expands when it is heated; and escapes by the nearest outlet. (2) As a result of the expansion, hot air being lighter than cool air will rise, and cold air, being heavier, will fall.

Q-How does foul air escape from a room?

A- (a) By the fireplace; ( b) the ventilating windows, and (C) ventilating outlets.

Q-Where are ventilating outlets placed?

A- Ventilating outlets are placed in or near the ceil ing. The windows should be left open at the top to enable the hot impure air to escape.

Q -What is the importance of the fire as an aid to ventilation?

A-The fire· place is a most important aid to ventilation as when the fire is burning there is a constant current of air leaving the room by the chimney.

Q -By what means does fresh air enter a room?

A - (a) Ventilating inlets, (b) the windows.

Q -How are draughts from the ventilating inlets to be avoided?

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A-The ventilating-inlets are so arranged t?at the amount of air entering by them can be regulated and diffused over the room.

Q -How can windows be used as ?

A-Windows act as outlets for foul aIr: they also act as inlets for pure air, and should open at the top. The opening between the sashes IS the \DIet.

Q-\V hy is attention to the matter of ventilation so imponant?

A-Nc;glect of ventilation wi.ll favour the development or spread of disease, retard the healIDg of wounds, and generally lower the health of the patient.

Q-How can the state of the air in a be ?

A-To test the air of a room from time to t im e go IDtO the open air; on re-entering you will at once be able to detec t the im purity or otherwise of the atmosphere.

Q -How should dusting be ?

A-Dusting should be done tWice a day With two dusters , a damp and a dry one. The damp one is used first and the dty one for polishing.

Q-Describe the management of the beds?

A-B eds should be thoroughly aired and the mattres s turned every day.

A draw-sheet is us ed for all patients confined to bed. Th e width of the draw-sheet is usually half the width of an ordinar y sheet, but when a is used it should be folded so a s compl etely cover the macklDtosh.

Q-What are the uses of air and water-beds, and ho w they ar e used?

A-Air and water-beds are used as a preventive agains t bed-sores.

The air-bed is laid on top of an ordinary mattress. Th e air is pumped into the three compartm ents separately. Tw o under blankets should be placed over the air-bed, and the be d made in the usual way.

To test whether an air or water-bed is filled sufficientl y, lie down on it and try it.

Q - 'What precaution must be taken as regards the blanket coveting these beds?

A-The blankets under the patient covering these bed s require to be frequently changed, as they become damp fro m perspiration.

fetters to the E;C!itor.

We are ;N ND way IDr tlu DP;"'D"S expressei., Dr (he stateme"ts made, b, Con esponcknls.-ED ITOIl.

EMPLOYERS OF LABOUR AND FIRST AID FACILITIES.

DEAR SIR,-

February, 19:28.

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St. John J\mbulance Srigade.

Brigade Appointments, Etc.

JANUARY, 192 8

The Acting Chie f Commissioner has sanctioned the foll owing appointments, promotions, transfers and resig nations :-

T O 'BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON. No. I DISTRICT.

H elen Doris Watson, M.RC S , L.R.C.P., M.B., B.S. , No. I I (Waltham stow) Nursing Division NO.2 DISTRICT.

J ohn Kenneth Bostock, M.B., Ch.B., Buckingham Nursing Division, 18 . 1.2 8 NO.4 DISTRICT.

Capt. Arthur Ferguson Mimmo, M.B., Ch,B , Wigan D ivi sion, 24.1 28

E Mary Seward, M.B, Ch B , D.P H., Hamilton Memorial .I. Tursing Di"ision, Blrkenhead Corps, 25. I.28 NO.5 DISTRICT.

G eorge Spencer Lagus Kemp, M.RC.S., L.RC , P., Thmcroft Division, Rotherham Corps, 6 1.2 8

J ames Magill, M.D D.P.H., Shelton Iron, Steel and Coal Co. Ltd , Hanley and District Corps, 6 1.28

D onald William Warren, M.B., Ch.B., Ecc1eshill Division, Bradford Corps, 6 1.28

J ohn A Wilson, M.B., Ch.B, Pleasey Division, 6 1.28

S amuel Alexander McCormack, M B B.Ch" B.A.O , Bat ley Division, Dewsbury and District Corps, 13 1.28

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Donald Munro Ross, M.B., Ch.B., Blackwall Division, 2I.r.28

Si dney Frank Fouracre, M.B., B.S., L.S.A, \Vithernsea Nursing Division, 8.12 27

Charles Simpson, 1\1,13., Ch.B, Earls Melton DIVISion, Hull Corps, 9 1 28

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Hi lda Yiargaret Garlick, M.B., B.S , Canterbury Tursing Division, I5.12 27 No. 10 DISTRICT.

Charl es Philip Craggs, M'B' B.S, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P Letchworth Di vision, 20 I. 28 o BE DIVISIONAL SUPT. No. 6 DISTRICT.

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TO BE AlrIBULA..NOE OFFICER.

No. DISTRICT.

Corpl. Frank Yeabsley, No. I I (Wembley and Harlesden) Division, I I. 1.28

H / Sergt. Harry R Child, No. II (Wembley and Harlesden ) Divislon,II.1.z8

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Richard Henry Pole, Small Heath Di vision, B irmingham Corps, 7.10.27

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Sergt. James Holland, Westhoughton Div ision, Bolton Corps, 20. I.28

No. S DISTRICT.

Corpi. George Edward Brown, Cinderhill Division, N ott ingham Corps, 27.I.28

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Sergt. William Chambers, Maidstone Di vision, 8. 1.27

Sergt. Owen Norman, Tunbridge Wells Division, 28.1 I.27

NO.9 DISTRICT.

El iz abeth Helen P. Grylls, Redruth Div ision, I5.I.2 8

No. IO DISTRICT_

Sergt. John Charles Norman, Colchester Division, 20. 12.27

No. II DISTRICT.

Sergt. Stephen Wilson, Ashford Station, Ashford Corps, 26.I.28

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

NO.2 DISTRICT

Mrs. Eva Maude Rowe, Southbourne Nursing Division, 22.I.2 8

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No_ 5 DISTRICT.

Miss Edith Farrer, Stanningley Nursing Division, Leeds Corps, 11.1.28

Miss Hilda Mary Draper, Thurcroft D ivision, Rotherham Corps, 6 _1.28

Isabel Wilcock, Tadcaster Nursing Division ) 16.1.2 8 No. 10 DISTRICT.

Ethel Susanna Southey, Broadwater Nursing Division, 25 1.28

TO BE BANDMASTER.

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Edward Milton, Folkestone Division, 9 I 1.27

TO BE LADY AMBULANCE OFFIOER FOR CADETS.

No. 4 DISTRICT.

M rs. Emily Renshaw, WiImslow Nursing Cadet Division, IS 5.27

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Mrs. Rachel Peace, HettIe-Ie-Hole Nursing Division, 191.2 8 TRANSFERRED.

No. 5 DIsrRICT.

Lady District Officer Robinia, Viscountess Mountgarrett, O.B.E., transferred to No.1 (Prince of Wales ) District, 10.1.28

A mbulanc e Officer John William Bat eman, Earles Melton Division, Hull Corps, 9.1.28 No. IO DISTRICT.

A mbula nce Officer Horace William Lee, Colchester Division 20.IZ.27

No_ I DI STRICT.

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There has appeared in your columns for quite a numbe r of years interesting information concernlDg employers ? f Labour providing facilities, and offering inducements .( 10 various forms) to their employees, to take up the study of Firs t Aid, and many methods are adopted to maintalD that intere.s t once it has been created. I h a ve been keenly mterested III collecting such information. and, as a result, amass ed a considerable number of cuttings from FIRST AID relatmg to the subject.

Ambula nce O ffic er Edward Long, Ashford Station, Ashford Corps, 26.1.28

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE. NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer W. J. Cook, Medical Mission, Birmingham Corps, 16. I. 2 8

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon W. H. Wood, Batley Nursing Divis ion, Dewsburyand District Corps, S 8 27

'1' 0 BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT. NO.5 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer Catherine Elizabeth Howorth, Stanning!ey Nursing Division, Leeds Corps, 11. I.28

Mary Hargreaves, Kippax ursing Division, Leeds Corps, 11.I.28

R uth Clara Henshaw, Thurcroft Division. Rotherham Corps, 6 1.28

WILLIAM MCTIFFIN.

I should be greatly indebted to you if you would pub IS this letter, and I should be pleased to receive from reade r of FIR ST AID information relating to the above subject s<? as to enable me to augment my present information of the and also to check, and tabulate such in more detail , As such information, I now possess, .clearly , th e advancement of some employers in thiS directIOn, With a corresponding backwardness in others.-I am, yours truly, 20, Marjorie-road, Trealaw, Rhondda.

Je ssi e Agnes Sykes, Tadcaster Nursing Division, 27 I .28 NO.9 DISTRICT.

Monica Shillitoe Salcombe Nllrsing Division, 31.12.27

Lady Supt. Laura Wells, Bradford Co-operative Nursing Division, 99.27

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED WITH REGRET. No. I DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer C. E. Fitzgerald, West Ham Nursing Division, 13.IZ 27

Lady Divisional Surgeon Ruth Townshend, East Croydon and Addiscombe Nursing Division, 16.1. 18

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer W. T. Yeomans, New Street Division, 13irming-ham Corps, 17- I.28

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer T. Till, Blackpool Nursing Division, 23·I.28

Divisional Surgeon G. Bailey, Tottin gton Nursing Division, 16.1.28

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Supt. A. Sykes, Tadcaster Nursing Division, 3 r r 28

NO.6 DISTRICT.

D :v isional Surgeon F. R. V. L::mgenourg, Houghton·le-Spring Div ision, 30 1.28

No. 10 DISTRICT

Ambulance Officer G H. Rendall, Dedham Section, Colchester Div isio n, 10 1 2 [

Colne Corps registered 13 1.28

Rossington Div isi on to form part of Denaby :'\hin Corps, 1.1.:2 8

Bournemouth Corps registered 29 12.27

London Bridge Nursing Divisi o n re·named Headquarters Staff Nursing DiV ision, No. I I District, 2172 8

Babbington Colliery Division re·named ClDderhill Division, 5.1. 28

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Pre3cot D ivision, 23.1.28

CADET DIVISIONS & EG ISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

L iv erpool North Cadet D ivi s on, 24 1.2 8

NO.5 DISTRICT

Askley Nursing Division, 27 1.28

Gargrave Nursmg Division, 2-l I 28

NO. 8 DISTRICT.

Folkestone Cadet Division. 19 1.28

Maidstone Cadet Division, 19 I.28

DEATH. No. I DISTRICT

LarIy D ivisio nal Supt. Mrs. L. Brunton, Eofield Division, 16.1.28

NO.4 DISfRICT.

Divisional Surgeon, S. Daly, Hulme Divisi o n, l\Ianchester and Salford Corp', 301.28

NO 3 ( E ASTERN) DISTRICT.'

County Surgeon R. A. Milligan, Northant c 25 1.28

P. S WILKINSON (Major·General), Acting Chief Commissioner

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Ube Sf. Jobn Bmbulance

PRINCE OF WALES"S \lISTRIC!.

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL. MARCH, 1928.

March 4th, No. 38 Division, L B. & S.C .R. Victoria.

" lIth " 40 Beckton.

" 18th ,,41 " Royal Arsenal. " 25th ,,42 " Barnet.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key (rom St. J obn's Gate at 2 p.m.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

The Annual General Meeting of Officers and Men )bers n Charge of Divisions in No (Prince of Wale5.) District, will be held in the Chapter Hall, at St. John'S Gate, Clerkenwtll, on Saturday, loth March, at p m.

All intended to be moved at this meeting must reach the Commiss io ner at St. John'S Gate, with the name of proposer and seconder, not later than Monday, 27th February.

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After the meeting tea will be provided at the l\] ancheste r Hotel at IS. 6d. (one shilling and six pen ce) per head. Will members wishing to take tea, please advise Distr ict Officer S. B. Piers, at St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, as Soon as possible. No. 72 BARKING DIVISION.

The Hon. Elsie Mackay has very kindly presented a ve ry handsome silver cup to thtS Division for competition amon b the members.

INSERTIO N OF Pl'BLIC DUTIES ON FORM B.F.l.

All duties sanctioned by the Commissioner (public or lo cal) will in future be entered by the Officer in charge of the Di vision in column 8 on form B. F. 1.

PUBLIC Dl'TIES.

WiJl Officers in charge of stations on public duty ple ase see that the names of NurSing Officers and Sisters are enter ed on the parade state. The number of Sisters on duty is n n sufficient, and the name of ea ch Sister must be entereJ, together with the Division to which she belongs.

RETURN OF LOCAL DUTIES.

These returns must be sent in to Headquarters in future at the end of each month, viz, Station Attendance Sheets aud Report of Cases Treated These forms are available from t'le Public D lty Officer at IIeadquarters.

UXNECESSARY VISITS TO HEADQ ARTERS

The work of the permanent staff at Headquarters is mu h impeded by Offi c ers and members of Divisions making ca ll s and enquinc:s at Headquarters on matters which should be dealt with by the Assistant Commiss io ner and his staff cf he Area to which they belong

The Comm issioner rem i nds Officers and members tr a t they should not corne to Heacquarters w thout the consent of the Assistant CommiSSioner of their Area, unless he or she has been asked to attend there by the Commiss ion er or a me n b er of his staff.

BUGLE BA D.

The Headquarters Band will meet at the ChUi ch Hou se (or p rac tice (o pposite District Heacquarters) on altern a te Frid3Ys at 7.45 pm

The next practices will be held on February:qth, a nd Mat ch 9th and 2 ")rd.

Recruits are urgently needed for the Band. An dtic ent member of any D iviSIO n may, on receiving perm sSlon (rom li S Superintendent, jOin. All applications should be made to the Band President, Captain L L. Franks, at Distr ic t He \(i· quarters.

(Signed) FRA lC I S A. BRUOKS, 1. D. ( Lt.·Col. ). COlJlJlliSSlOnc7

IMPORTAXT NOTICE

D ivi sional Secretaries are requested, \'- hen ne\ s· paper cuttings of their meetmgs, etc., to g1\ e the date of p ublication of the newspapers. -EDITOR.

r:ENTRAL AREA. - On January 27th, the rr embers of Central Area and their friends spent a most delightful even ing at Shoreditch Town Hall, the occasion being the Fifth Ann ual Social and Dance. All previous records were broken, the {un being fast and furious, and the company numbering ),0. Among the visitors were the Commissioner, Col. F. A. Bro okS, the District Surgeon Dr. Robertson and other members of District Headquarter Staff. During the evening two bnef concerts (each lasting half an hour ) were given and mu ch appreciated, and the arrangement was greeted with approbat ion because it afforded a break in the dancing and prov ided interest for those who did not dance. A bearty welcome to the visitors and a cordial vote of thanks to the committee and the artists \'-as carried by acclamation on the proposal of Dr. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant C( IT missiomr in crarge cf Cen tral Area.

N.C.O.'s CLUB.-A meeting will be held on Thurs day,

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Marc h 1St, at 7.30 p.m. at W. H. Smith & Son's Club, II, Mi lford-lane, Strand, W.C. To make meetings more con· venient it has been suggested that branches of the Club be formed in the various areas. N.C.O.'s who are interested are cordially invited to this meeting. Further information will be g ladly sent by applying to the hon. sec ., Corpl. H. J. Palmer, ·0 Newington Green-road, N .I.

No. 5S ( SOU THALL) URSING DIVI SIO N. -An efficient di!:> play of First Aid by the Cadet Nursing Divisio n-th e latest dditi on that completes the St. John Ambulance Brigade " family" in Southall- was given at Holy Trinity Hall, Southall, as one of the items in the programme of a social arranged by th e Nursing Division.

There was a particularly large and interested at tendance, with Councillor F. W. Moss, J.P Chairman of the S outhall-Norwood Urban District Council presiding, supported )y Councillors Mrs. B. A. Chard, J.P., Mrs. L. M. Waddington, ;\. Smith, and E. E. Wiles, Mr. A. Waddington, Assistantvo mmiss;oner S. J. Warren, D istrict Officer F. Claridge, ist rict Cadet Officer N. Hamburger, Ambulance Officers Phi llips and Harris (Brentford), Dr. C. W. Seccombe (Diviona l Surgeon), and Superintendents J. E. Taylor and Miss 1. Lewis.

During the evening the Assistant-Commissioner made the is tribution to the Cad ets of certificates gained in the examia tion in First Aid, and also announced the names of those ho had qua lified for home nursing certificates, which had not et arrived.

After making the presentations, Mr. \Varren, addressing a 'ew words to the cadets, said that the certificates they had .c eived bore the eight-pointed cross of the Order, and, esi des standing for other things, from then onwards they lUst interpret that cross as standing for service for others.

Councillor F. W. Moss said he would like to take that J ub lic opportunity of expre ssing on behalf of the town and the Liriga de the ir very best thanks to the Maypole Company for plaCi ng at the disposal of the Brigade their old pumpinR station lor use as a First Aid dressing station and Medical Comforts ,)eput. H e was also pleased to say that Messrs. A. & B. rl.a nson, Ltd., were gOlDg tn contribute to that scheme by Trovi ding the major portion, if not all, of the timber necessary fo r the equipment of th at Depot. When he mentioned that t 1e value of that would be in the vicinity of £ 20, they would opr eciate the valuable assistance they were rendering.

SOUTHEND-ON SEA -T he annual dinner of this Division a nd the South end Ambulance Association was held at Garon's I anq ueting Hall, on January 21st. Mr. C. Wilfred Tee, re Sident of the As socia tion presided, and amongst the ( om pany present there were the Deputy Mayor (Councillor W. J. Hockley ) Councillor A. T. Edwards ( Hon. Treasurer ), Id ermen H. A. Dowsett and F. Britain, Mrs. Councillor l .eyl and, Mr. E. Cecil Jones, M.C. (Vic e Lt.-Col. A. Brooks (C ommissioner, No. I District ), Mr. H. Langley Jon es (C ommissioner, No. 10 D is trict ) and Mrs. H. Langley 0n es, Dr. J. W. Kendall (Assi stant Commissioner), Mr. A. Mi tchell (Vic e-Chairman of Sonthend Victoria Hospital ) and 1rs. Mitchell, Miss Lonsdale Brown (Ma tron, Victoria -Ios pital), Supt. J. P. May, B.Sc., Mrs Francis, Dr. A. W. '-{olt husen, Mr. W. J. Clitter (Hon. Secretary ), Mr. A. Archer (Pre sident, l<.otary Club ), Mr. F W. Francis and Brigade Sup t. ( Mrs. Francis ), Dr. Maude Kerslake (S upt. of the Sou thend Nurs ing Division ), District Officer Fitch, Mr. A. Ke eling (Parks Supt. ), and the Vicar of St. Saviom s, WestclIff (R ev. N. Clark )

After the loyal toast had been honoured, Mr. H. Langley To nes propost!d the toast of "The Local Divisions of St. John Am bulance Brigade and the Southend-on-Sea Ambulance Ass ociation." He commented on the development of motor tra nsport ;n the town and stated that this really rose from the ear ly days of the war. Many of them would remember the tra gic scene at the Great Eastern Railway station in October, 19 14, when the first train of Belgian soldiers arrived-120 str etcher cases and he did not know how many others-and how they transported them to Queen Mary's Hospital on str etchers tied to private motor cars lent by friends, many of

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whom were present that nig ht. I n those days there was not a motor ambulance in the town, althr.ugh they later got one, and the end of the war found them with two They were first-class vehicles, and they had wonderful motor invalid trans,Jort work carried on by the Ambulance and N urs ing Di vi sions or

Southend

Supt. J. P. May, responding on behalf of the Soutbend Ambulance Division, the work done by the men he had the honour to command was a great work. He knew a saying that the best part of a man's life was the little unremembered acts of kindness; the best part of an ambulance man's life was the l ittle words of enconragement and sympathy that they sometimes received in their work which went unremembered and unrecorded

No. 2 District.

AYLES BURY. - The Annual Carnival organised by the Aylesbury Division was held in the Town Hall on January 9th. It was abundantly clear that this yearly e v ent is becoming more and more popular. The organisation was excellent, and reflects the greatest credit on the Superintendent ( Mr. P. Marshall), and hi5 helpers. The Fancy Dress Parades were particularly good, and the task undertaken by tbe Judg e s must have been a difficult one. The outstanding feature was the parade of 6S children in Fancy Dress. The Judges for that event and for the parade of the Seniors were the Mayoress of Aylesbury (Lady Stopford), Lady Burgoyne, Dr. and Mrs. S. T. C. Holden, Dr. and Mrs. W. A Taylor, Dr. and Mrs. H. W. L. Dale and Mesdarues Scott, E. More, A. \V. D. Coventon, and H. J. Torcelyne. The pr iz es were presented by tbe Mayoress Altogether it was a successful e v ening both from the point of view of the happ iness of the 400 who attended, and from its financial result.

MOTOR A:\lllULANCE SERYICE -There has been a large increase in I927 over 19 26 in the number of cases carried and the mileage by motor ambulances in Bucks. In 1927 they carried 1,062 cases with a m:leage of 20,036, compared with 720 cases and mileage 12 ,8 21 in the previous year.

SLOU GH. -It is gratifying to note that the Cadet Di vi sion here is going very strong. The smartness and efficiency of the members is obvious to anyone who has had the privilege of seeing them at drill. The lads were entertalDed to tea at the Church Institute, Slough, on January 18th, and Supt. H. Smith, who presided, stated that the Cadet Division had grown from 8 members in 1924 to 39 in 1927. On reaching the age of 18, 10 had been transferred to the Senior Division.

SLOUGH A1IBULANCE.- The Division thought its motor ambulance needed replacement, so with h is customary zeal and thoroughness , Supt. H. Smith undertook to raise the funds. He has collected over £300 to date. A performance very creditable to him, and to those generous subscribers who supported him.

BUCKINGHA:\L - The Annual Fancy Dress Carnival organised by this Div isio n was held in the Town Hall, Buckingham, on January In reporting the event TIle Bucks Adveriser wrote" Perhaps it may be regarded as one of the most successful Carnivals held during the past few years, and the interest taken by all was abundantly manifest." Those who attended spent a most enjoyable evening, and were enthusiastic on the subject of its organisation. The hall was most effectively decorated. The Judges for the Fancy Dr e ss Parades were the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor and Mrs. Ackerman ) , Major P. G. and Mrs. Darvil-Smith, Mrs. Scott, Dr. and Mrs. G. Bruce Pearson and Dr. K. Bostock. They must have had a difficult task to select the prize winners, for the dresses were excellent in conception and execution. The pri zes were presented by the Mayoress.

NEWPORT PAGNELL.-Owing to the energy and initiative of a Committee of public·spirited gentlemen resident in Newport Pagnell, this town is now the proud POsses50r of a new and up-to· date ambulance. In less than six months tbis

Committee, aided in no small measure by the Bucks Standard, has succeeded in raising sufficient funds, including the £100 contributed by the Count y Joint Comm ittee, to purchase a new and up-to-date motor ambulance which will serve Newport Pagnell and the outlying districts. Great credit is due to this Committee.

WOLVERTON _-Captg,;n C o. D. Anderson presided over a large meeting at the Wolverton Technical College on January 19th. It was the Annual Meeting of the L.M.S. Ambulance Centre for the purpose of presentation of medals and awards to its members. In his address, the Chairman gave some very interesting figures. He stated that in 1926 in the District examinations there were 284 candidates, of whom 2 79 passed, and thatJn 1927 no less than 399 passed, with only 3 failures.

Mr. 'V. Clowes ( Chief Officer of Labour and Establishment, Euston), in expressing his pleasure at being at the meeting, spoke in high terms of the work done by Mr. W. J. Browne, the Hon. Secretary of the Bletchley Ambulance Comm ittee.

No. 3 District.

BIRMINGHAM.-The annual dinner of the Mitchell and Butlers Fire Brigade and Ambulance Division was held at the White Horse Hotel on February 3rd.

Mr. Robert H. Butler a member of the firm ably filled the cha ir. During a most enjoyable evening the prizes and cups won by the Fire Brigade and the Ambulance Division were awarded by the chairman, and the County Commissioner presented to Corps Officer Kingsnorth a bar to his long service medal, congratulating the firm on having at the head of their Ambulance Div ision such an able, keen and conscientious Officer and one who took so great a pride in Ambulance work. He also congratulated the members of the Division on having such excellent headquarters and thanked the firm for their gen eros ity in providing them.

The N.C.O. s Club of the Birmingham Corps held their second annual Xm as party on Saturday, January 21st, when 150 gu ests were entertained.

The e v ening 's programme was carried out under the supervision of Corps Sergt.-Major G. Gregory. After an excellent tea, games were indulged in by the children causing endless fun. A capital musical entertainment was provided by the juveni le artists -Misses Mildred Griffiths, V era Gardner, the two Misses Hooper and Fred Clarke, whose songs and dances were given well merited applause.

A very amusing turn was provided by Pte. Reed with conjuring, and a ventriloqual act caused much amusement amongst the children. Another very pleasing turn was that of Pte. Hickinbotham and Mr. Thorn on their Hawaiian banjos.

The surprise of the e v ening was that of the Corps Surgeon ( Dr. Maberly), who, with the aid of glasses and bottles, mystified the company, more so the children when he allowed the young boys to tie him up on a chair; all kinds of knots were used to prevent the doctor getting free, but after being behind a screen for a few minutes he appeared free from chair and rope. The children are st ill wondering how he did it.

The party was honoured by the presence of the County Comm is sioner ( Capt. Dr. Henton White ), County Surgeon Dr. E. M. Pa rsey, Corps Surgeon Dr. Maberly, and Corps Officer G. E. Kingsnorth, Birmingham Corps.

During the evening a surprise visit was paid by Father Christmas (abl y portrayed by Corps Officer Kingsnorth), to the delight of the juveniles, who each received a present out of his bag.

Sergt.-Major Gregory, in a few well-chosen remarks, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a merry party gathered to¥ether, and on behalf of the members of the N.C.O.'s Club he welcomed the presence of the members of the Corps Staff. He was sure all had enjoyed the party, and he was looking forward to it being a bigger success than ever next year.

The hon. sec. ( Sergt. Lowe ) spoke of the progress the

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Club was making, and thanked the staff for their presen ce that night. He took the opportunity of proposing a vote of thanks to District Offi c er Mrs. Porter, M.B E., and he r staff of ambulance sisters who had worked so hard in prov iding the tea; also, he would like to state that Miss Mar sh O. B.E., Assistant County Controller B.R.C.S., had sent he; regrets at being un ab le to be present.

On behalf the Club, he thanked the artistes for their sh are in making the party a su cc ess, and also the N.C.O.'s who h ad put a lot of time and work i nto it.

His remarks was supported by Sergt. W. Rowles.

After a few words by the County Surgeon, the even ing 's entertainment was brou ght to a close all too soon for the children, who went away delighted and looking forwar d to next yeal's party.

MAL\TE RN.-The Division held its first whist drive and dance at Glenholme Hall on February 9· h. The e ffort was an unqual ified suc c ess, and the organisers ar e to be congratulated on the outcome of their ende avours. Several members of t e Division spent a great deal of tim e during the week preced mg the whist drive in visiting the numerous residents of Mah'ern who have ambulance work at heart, in the hope of gettmg money or pri zes to help to make the event" go." The f t that they met with a ready response indicates public suppor t of of newly -formed Ambulan c e Division which has sprung up in this distri ct.

No. 4 District.

E YERTON.-On January 19th this Division held a concert under the chairmanship of D ivi sional Supt. C. S. Costigan, M.B.E.

During the evenm g 25 members were presented with certificates by Mrs. C. S. Costigan. Special awards were ma de to Ambulan c e Officer \V Illiam Latchford, Sergeant A. l[ ignett, and Private Joseph Latchford, for long sel \ ice with t e Li v erpool Ambul anc e Company, the name by which the pres e DiviSion was known prior to its transfer to the S I.A.B. The awards took the form of the old Company's bronze sen Ice medal. The cha irman outlined a brief h is tory of the Compa y since its format on 23 years ago, and up to the present tl me with its strength of 47 members.

A presentat ion was also made to Divisional Surgeon Dr. B. Marriott Bennett, l\1.B.Ch B., as a token of the goodwill and app r eciation on behalf of the Officers, N.C.O.'s and men for his services to the Everton Division.

Musical it ems were by the Co-optimists Ban e"', and other talented artistes, who willingly gav e their servi c es to further the cause of the Brigade.

No. 5 District.

H ANDSWORTH.- The second annual dinner of the membe rs of the Di vi sion was held on February 4th at the Old Cro \\'n Inn, Handsworth, the c ha ir being occupied by Corps SU P! Hamer F. Russell.

The event was a g reat success.

Among those present the Rector and Rural Dean of Handsworth (the Rev. W. A. Baker, M.A.), Mrs. Baker, Cor ps Supt. Hamer F. Russell and Mrs. Russell, Corps Officer W. A. Browne and Mrs. Browne, Ambulance Offi c er R. P. Richar ds, Miss W. 1. Seaman, Serg eant-Ma jor A. Fielding, St aff-S erge ant F Philbey (Sheffield), Staff-Sergeant George Walters (Hand sworth), and Sergeant Buxton (Handswor th ).

Throughout the evening, the various toasts were nt erspersed by musical items.

The toast, "The Division," was proposed by Corps Offi cer W. A Browne. He said that that was the first occasion on which he had been requested to accept the pleasing duty of proposing the health of the Handsworth Division. Althou gh not an actual member, he could lay claim to have been in at its birth, had always taken a fatherly interest in it, and ha d watched it grow.

In responding for the Division, Ambulance Officer R. P. Richards said he very much appreciated Corps Officer Browne:s remarks about the Handsworth D iv ision. So far as the publi c duties were concerned, he was pleased to say that at the cam p

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a t Grindleford last Whitsuntide there was not one man who went who knew he would be called upon for duty. They went o Grindleford on the Saturday afternoon, and all volunteered fo r duty, which showed a really splendid spirit. All thought hey were going for a hol id ay, but eventually it turned out " co ntinuous duty." He was pleased to be able to say that they ha d about the same numbers on their books as the previous year, thoug h there was every tendency of the increastng in strength. He s incerely hoped the DIVISion would tnc rease numer ically. The Handsworth Div isi on had provided so mething l Ike five hundred duties last year, and three memhers III t he D ivision had an average public duty of one per week for th e whole of the year.

NOT'lINGHA "\I.-A meeting of the N otts. area officers of he Brigade was held at the Elite, Nottingham, on January :ns t. Assistant Commiss io ner A. B. Gibson, in reviewing the No rk, stated that many letters speaking of the usefulness of th e brigade had been received. At the annual inspection 1,074 Wf'r e on parade, and the efficiency was such that he was cong ratula ted by several retired army officers and others compe tent to judg e .

During 1927 new d visions had been formed at Pleasley, C lDder HIll, Oller ton, and Bilsthorpe, and there was a new lursi ng division at Mansfield. There was also the prospect of new corps beIDg star te d at the Stanton Ironworks, and it was oped that several other di vi sions would be inaugurated as 'ell as nursing divisions. The annual camp at Scarborough as a huge success i n spite of drenchlDg rain, and the health od morale of the men was excellent

The road service srheme had proved a success. Most of th e main roads were regularly patrolled, and useful work was b eing done. One offic er who heard of an accident eig-ht miles fro m his home was on the spot WIth an orderly in 25 minutes. was decided that the road scheme should be continued this y ear.

The Commissioner also report ed that he was preparing sc hemes for the staffing of the l:{oyal Show, and had also conferr ed with the Chief Constable with the object of tak ing o v er th e re s ponSIbIl ity for ambulance work on the occasion of the viSi t of H M. the i-:lng n June.

1' 0. 6 District.

r\RROW -O n Tuesday evenin{f, January loth, the Jarrow 1 urslDg Dlvis'on entertained Officers and members of the So uth Shields a n d Hebburn Nursing Div s ions to a WhIs t Drive and Supper. A pleasant and interesting t v ening .v as 5pe nt, and the hope was that it would not be lo ng before a further opport un ity of meeting would be afforded o the DiviSIons.

A hearty vote of thanks was accord ed to Lady Divisional Supt. Miss Scott on the motion of Mis s Skinner, Lady DIVisi onal Supt. of the South Shields Nursing D ivi sion.

NE\\'CASTLE ON-T\'! E -A Corps Lecture was recently deliv ered by Dr. ]. A Stenhouse, M .B , Ch.B., his subject bei ng "The Nose, Throat and Ear. " In introducing the sLbject , Dr Stenhouse pointed out that the nose, throat and ea r were not taken to ge ther be ca use of their anatomical proxi mity to one another, but because of the of their lIni ng membrane, wh ich facilitated the spreading of disease fro m one organ to another. The septic condition of unhealthy tee th, for instance, might a ffec t the throat or ear, or an infection of tbe ear might spread along the eustachian tube and affect th e brain or the jugular vein. Th e lecturer then described in de tail the mechanism and functions of the nos(" throat and ear an d the common diseases to wh ich they were subject. The di scourse was illustrated by coloured diagrams and anatomical sp ecimens, a mounted specimen of the tiny bones of the inner ea r being parti c ularly interesting.

A vote of thanks to the lecturer, proposed by Corps S ecretary T. R. Midgley and seconded by the Corps Surgeon ( Dr. R H O. Garbutt) was carried with acclamation.

S v TD ERLAND.- TheSunderiand Eastern Division recently held their first Annual Dinner in the North of England Cafe, w hen the company included a goodly number of ladies.

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Divisional Supt. Cook presided, and among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress ( Alderman and Mrs. Cairns), Assistant Commissioner Stanley Embleton and M rs. Embleton, Dr. and M rs. McPherson, Mrs. Cook, Ambulance Officer W. Graham and Ambulance Officer and Han. Secretary D. Nelson.

The chairman, proposing the toast of the C ivic Authorities, said that the Division had been much hampered by the lack of a suitable place in which to carryon the ir good work, but he had to confess that the Civic Authorities h ad acceded to the majority of the requests put forward by him They wer e, however, tied dowD to a schoolroom granted by the Education Authorities, in which they were unable to stock equipment, and had thus been compelled to abandon the idea of a Medical Comforts Dep ot , which would have been of great service to the town.

The 1\1 ayor, in replying, sa id he was delighted to learn that Mr. Cook had succeeded in moving the Loc al Authorities. Many people had spent months and years in trying to move them and had never succeeded. ( Laughter .) I f Mr. Cook would get his Committee together and make a concret e proposal, he was sure the Council w0uld give the matter their careful and full consideration.

Dr. McPherson, proposing the toast of the Brigade, said there was much criticism of the medical profession, but it surely could be said that they parted with the ir skilled knowledge very freely He paid tribute to the local Division-which is the largest in the North of England, with an active strength of 130 Officers and mem bers -and said that, as their lecturer, he could testify to their efficiency.

Assistant Comruissioner Embleton, who replied, said that it was not generally known that for two years the Sunderland U nit held the Cup for the most efficient Division in the No.6 Northern District, and the high standard of effi ciency reflected great credit upon the Officers and members and th e loyalty of the Divis on -as a whole. He was hop ing to see ambulance equipment in everyone of the Police B oxes in Sunderland. That equipment had already been offered by the local Div ision, who would also ma intain it. Such a service had worked very successfully in Newcastle, to the benefit of the community. Mr. Embleton expressed thanks to the surgeons who gav e their tiIDe and thought to the ambulance movement.

toast of "The Lad ies " was proposed by Sergeant J efferson, and the Mayoress, on behalf of the members, presented a wristlet watch and fountain pen to Sergeant Jefferson in recognition of h is four years' work as Secretary of the Unit's Sick and B enevolent Fund. Sea chanties were sung with enthusiasm under the leadership of Mr. B ell.

No. 8 District

Competit ions, 1928.-The followin g dates have been sanctioned for the County and District Competit io ns ;Surrey, 3rd March, Congre g ational Schools, North-stre et, Guildford.

Kent, 2I St March, Dr ill Hall, High -street Ramsgate. Sussex, 28t h March, Drill Hall, The Goffs, Eastbourne The Commiss ioner is looking forward to a record number of entries from Divis ion s in the District.

Full instructions are being forw :lrded to teams.

All entry forms mu:,t reach District Head quar ters not later than 28t h February next.

Church Parade and Inspection.-The selected date for the District Inspection and Church Parade is 1st July not the 30th June as previously published.

Wireless.- The Acting Chief Commiss ioner is giving a talk on the Road Service Scheme from the London Station on 28 th February next at 7 p.m.

I nsurance. - Special attention is drawn to the Acting Chief Commissioner's letter dealing with Insurance, and the Commissioner desires every unit in his District to take advantage of the Scheme.

Annual Returns.- The Commissioner sincerely thanks all units for the splendid response to his appeal for the early submission of Annual Returns. On the 5th February last there was only one defaulting Division.

The returns have been carefully checked and the Act ing District Secretary reports that the nuIT. ber of errors are practically nil. This speaks well for those respons i ble for carrying out this most important duty.

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Military Hospitals Reserve. -Eleven members of the Hastings Division have join ed the Mditary Hospitals Reserve. No. District ha, always been well represented in the Brigade Reserves, and the Commissioner is looking forward to names being subm it ted by other units at an early date to ensure further enrolments being effected before the establishment of the Reserve becomes complete.

HAST I NGS .- The new headquarters of the Hastings and St. Leonard s Centre of the St. John Ambulance Brig-ade which have been so ingeniously constructed in an arch of the Linton·road viaduct, were opened recently by the Countess Brassey.

Dr. Harry Gabb (c ha irman of the Executive Committee) presided, and others present were th e Mayor (Council! )r A. D. Thorpe, J.P. ), Ma jor Darvill Smith, C.B.E., representing the Director of the Ambulance Department and the SecretaryGeneral of the Order of St. ] ohn, Dr. Ethel Lee, Councillor and Mrs. T. S. Dymond, Dr. G. Locke, f.P., Major Cyril Davenport, J.P., Dr D. J. l\lartin (divisional surgeon), MISS M. Bates (hon. secretary), and Supt. G. Hazelden French.

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lIe was glad to be able to pay a small tribute to the usefu l and almost indispensable work of the Brigade. I twas inval uto the civil community. He had heard of a railway ar ch belOg the refuge of outcasts, but could never have imagined that one could have been made into comfortable headquarte rs as that had been by the efforts of the Brigade. They were yery much to the Co untess Brassey for showing her IDterest, not only 10 that, but In many other good works in the town. She was carrying on the great tradition of her own and of her husband 's family. For generations past the name of had been linked with the prosperity and welfare of Hastmgs.

A HFORD.-Mr. J. Pierce, Secretary and Financial Se creta ry, presented accounts, wh ich were adopted.

The to,,:n division account. sh?wed a balance of £50 IS. 3d compared With £43 at the beglOnlOg of the year. The motor account carried forward £64 ISS. 9::1., but wages, etc., were only £10I, and would be £20 more thiS coming year, as the pemanent staff driver's wages had been required for only seven months. More annual subscriptions were therefore needed to ensure another £50 income yearly if the funds are to be in

February 19z8. -FIRST labels, medallions and vouchers to men who had passed the necessary tests, and the Chairman presented a handsome oak and plated biscuit barrel to Corpl. Nichols, as a wedding present from his ambulance comrades.

FOLKESTONE.-The strength of the Division on the 3 1st vecember last was 5 I, an increase of four. The number of ne v members joining the Division was in excess of th is, but a number of members are lost owing to removal from the district and other causes. We regret to have to record the death ofW. H untley, one of the who joi ned the Division in the firs t year of its formation.

Public duty has bee n gr eatly increased, and has been und ertaken on 58 occasions, an increase of 25 over the previous year and has involved 486 attendances. These duties included fetes, sports meetings, footb all watches, regattas, etc. The larg est duty undertaken was at the Royal visit on the occasion of the opening of the Lear Cliff Hall, the period cov ering hours, involvmg the attendance of 30 men.

The DiVISion has been able to render assistance in 23 8 cas es of accident or sudden Illness, and has undertaken arrangerr.ents for five removals. This ex ceeds last year's figure by 9 6 , which proves the necessity of an efficient ambulance dlvi· sion.

Thirty-nine men presented themselves for the annual reexami nat io n, all of whom satisfied the examiner. The annual Inspec t io n was held at the Grange, Shorncliffe-road, the I nspecting Officer T. Potts, who congratulated the Div ision on their work. The num ber on parade was 35. A good repor t was afterwards received from the Commissioner. On this occasion an interestmg presentation took placf', the District Offic er on behalf of the Folk e stone Dlvir.ion, accepting a new blSS drum, the gilt of l\I rs. J. A. Rumsey, the g:ft being greatly appreciated.

Letters of thanks have been received on two occasiom, from the Chief C:onstable of Folkestone, for services rendered on the occasion of the Royal VISit and the fire at the Qu een's Hotel.

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Lo\\ r s lon.-An enpyable tea and social was held by the DIYISIOn at the Cafe Cosrro on February 9 h, when presentations were made to the driver and emergency dnver, ;\lr C. t'.Iarjoram and Mr. R. Mantrip, in appreciation of the servic e s they had rendered during the past six years.

Supt. E. Taylor presided over a company of more than fifty members, including the Mayor (Mr. Arthur Evans ), 1st Officer "V. Pretty, Sergt. A. Dexter and Mrs. A. Dex er, Sergt. Garrett, Mrs. Gill (lady supt. of the Lowestoft Nursing Division), and Mr. G. Spence, of the Lowestoft and North Suffolk Hospital.

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work performed. This unit possesses headquarters probably as near the edge of England as any divIsIOn, the building being on the foreshore. A great deal of duty was done in 1927 on both sides of the channel with the Lourdes pilgrims.

The District Final competition between teams from the Ashford Station, Bricklayers' Arms, Chatham, Deal and Walmer, Red Hill, TODbridge and Victoria Districts was decided at Addiscombe on January 13th. Drs. A. G Whyte Knox and Dr. Laird Crowe acted as judges. In the result, Bricklayers' Arms were placed first, thus again securing the honour of representing No. Xl District in the Brigade final, closely followed by Redhill-only balf a mark bebind. This is a striking tribute to the keenness and effic iency of the teams that pass from the area contests to the District final.

Lady Cheatle graciously presented the individual prizes to mem bers of the two team; ment io ned. A vote of thanks to her ladyship was proposed by D ist rict Offi cer Milton, S.B., and similar compllITJent was pa id to the med ica l men by Divisional Supt. A. J. Green, S. B. (B ricklayers Arms), and D ivisional Supt. T H. Palmer, S. B. (R edhill).

Admirable arrangements for the day were made by District Officer E. J. Prew, S B. Refreshments were served under the superyis ion of Mrs Harrison, Mrs. Lecky and Miss Sharpe. D istrict Officers Drinkwater, Hancox, and Milton acted as stewards.

Ashford Station D ivisi on annual meeting on January 17th was an excellent example of what a good chairman and an energetic secretary can accomplish. A concise agenda was rap idly got through covering a year of useful progress. Thanks were accorded Corp5 Supt. S. Marsh and the D ivisional Treasurer Mr. Child, for their services.

Commissioner E. A. Richard s presided at the annual meeting of the London Bridg e ursing Divis io n on January 20th I t was decided to the necessary steps to cbange the title to Southern Railway Headquarters Staff Nursing Division. The President, Lady Cheatle, spoke in favour of the alteration, as their numbers are drawn from personnel employt:d at all the chief offices. Lady Cbeatle also empbathe wonderful done Plst seven years, IOcludmg duty at hospitals, assisting With Lourdes p ilgrims, and dealing With women patients on motor ambulances. Her ladyship wa5 the reCIp ient of a beautiful bouquet from the members.

Ladywell Baths were again the venne for Hither Green Div isi on dance on J an-uary 12th. The Regent Dance Orchestra provided the band, and an enjoyable evening was spent. A committee of ladies pro vid ed efreshments.

T he interior of the new Ambulance Hall of the Hastings and St. Leonards Divis ion. I is formed by closing in one of the arches of a bridge.

The chairman, introducing the Countess B rassey, said they were delighted that she had been able to come and open the new headquarters.

The Countess Brassey, declaring the hall open, expressed her great pleasure at be ing present, and congratulated Dr. Locke and Miss Bates, whose pushing onward had been mainly responsible for the new premises. Tbe hall was a splendid place

Proposi.ng a. vot e . of thanks to the Countess Brassey

Major Dar vi ll-Sml[h the A5sociation greatly valued havmg the. Mayor and CIYIC authority in support of the work, also :he po.hce, fO,r the police and the Brigade always co-operated ID pub he work. To sych co-operation was attributable the high standard of effiCiency attained at the present day. The new headquarters were splendid and would be a great help.

The Mayor, seconding, said it seemed to him that the M.ayor o.f a ilke Hastings ought to be the most openmmded mdlvldual III the world, as he was always assisting in opening ceremonies of one kind or another.

secure position. The car had run 6,049 miles during the pa st year and together, the old Ford ambulance and the new Bean had covered 20, I 26 miles.

annual report the secretary recorded a busy yea r Pubilc duties attended numbered 116, IDvolving 4.486 hours 0 members'time. Removals by ambulance were 402 whilst 13 2 cases of accidents and sudden illness were attended.

The of the I?ivision were taxed during the floo d s m removlOg Sick and bed-ndden persons. During every publ ic holiday squads of men were on duty over the week end a t Charing and Challock cross-roads, and these men had given up 232 hours of holiday time for that duty.

First aid boxes had now been permanently fixed at thos e cross-roads for use whenever nqUlred by the travelling publ ic A permanent driver had been employed since last May. Tw o first aid classes were held in March and December and 39 candidates passed. As a result of those examinations th e had increased its strength by nine, but stili ha d vacanCies for ten more mem bers.

During the evening Mr. Headley presented certificate s

\VARE.-An interesting little ceremony took place at the Priory, Headquarters of the \Yare Division, on February 6t h, whe n Major ]. H. Gilbertson, County Commissioner, accompani ed by District Officer :\lr. T. W. icholls, presented long-servic e medals to three of the members, also St. John Amb ulan c e Association medallions to four others, for having suc,: essfully passed their third examination. Major Gilbertson congra tulated the recipients, and expressed his pleasure at corni n g over fro :!] Hltchin for this purpose. Dr. 'vV. G. St ewart, Pr esident of the "Vare Branch S.].A.A., thanked Major Gilbertson and Mr. ic holls for coming. Other interest ed spectators were Dr. J. A. Bell, Division a Surgeon, Ir. P. Albany, Mr. T. Burgess, Mr. F. Burgess, and F . Por teous,committeemen, the last -named making a happy little speech expressing appreciation of the good work done by the Brigad e, ably demonstrated in the recently-exhibited official film, and wishing the Ware Division all success in future work and efforts.

No. II (S.B. & C.R.) District.

Supt. G. Jordan presided over the Folkestone Rly. DIvision Hnnual meeting on January 10th Divis :o nal Secretary Hewitt presented an excellent summary of the year 's doing, disclosing a satisfactory balance sheet and a inspiring record of

District Officer E. J. Prew, S .B. , presided at the annual meeting of B ricklayers D ivi s ion on January 24th, An encouraging report was submitted by Divisional Supt. A.J. Green, S.B. Reference was made to the great loss occaSioned by the death of Distric.t Surgeon Halliwell. The Division not only secured the Bnga.de trophy for 1927, but will again No. I I. !?Istnct 10 the 1928 contest. An exceptionally n"ailstlc competition was staged m the summer.

Hearty congratulations ha ve been received by Ambulance Officer P. C. Bett s, Hither Green Divis io n, on being appointed Serving Brother. Not only an active worker in hiS own Division, he h::lS given much time to training the London Bridge ursing Division for the "Perrott" contest.

Hither Green D ivi sional meeting on January 25th bad the advantage of D strict Officer E. J. Prew, S.D, in the chair. A heartening report of the year s doing was presented. The film will be shown at two local cinemas in the coming sprtng.

Mr. P. C. Hopper, M.B E., Station Supt., presided at the annual meeting of the Victoria Division on Tanuary 26th, supported by several local leaders. Reference was made to the peaths of District Surgeon Halliwell and Pte. J. Bromley.

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There was a large attendance, which enabled the chairman to strike a note of optimism, the echoes of which should be an inspiration for 1928.

Orping ton D ivision annual meeting on January 27th received an excellent report of the year's work. The neatly printed appeal and statement of accounts is a feature that might well be adopted generally. The members much dated the attendance of Divisional Surgeon Tennyson SIlllth.

Sir Cecil Hertslet, K.B.E., presided at the Ramsgate Division annual meeting on January 31St. An encouraging report was presented by Secretary W. Sinden. The deep interest shown by DIVISIOnal Surgeon Archibald was emphasised by the presentation of the Archibald cup.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments and resignations during the month ot January, 192 8 :-

Australia.

",OUTH AU STRALB DI STRICT.

Islington Division-A. W. Welch, M. B ., to be D ivisi onal Surgeon, 24.11.27, vice Dr. T. Close reSigned. Canada.

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

Ottawa Central Nursing Division-Lady Ambulance Officer Miss A. Houston resigned, 1.1.28 Toronto Transportation Commission Division-F. E. Watts, :\1.B., to be Divisional Surgeon, 1.1.28 New Zealand.

AUCKLAND DI STR ICT.

National Reserve Division-Sergt. W. J. Elliott to be Ambulance Officer, 7.11.27

CANTERBURY AND WEST COAST DISTRICT.

Selwyn Nursing D :vi sion-Ambulance Sister G. Watt to be Lady Ambulance O fficer, 7. 12 27, vice Mrs. Howie resigned.

OTAGO DIS TRICT.

NO.1 (I nvercargill) Railway Division-P. H. M orey to be Divisional Supt.; R. Burnes-Watson, M .B. , to be Divisional Surgeon; vV. G. Munn to be Ambulance Officer, and J. Bemrose to be Ambulance Officer, 2I 7.27

Oamau Railway D ivi sion-G. Wilson to be Divisional Supt , A. M. G. Chr istie to be Ambulance Officer, 98.27

NEW DIVISIONS.

The Chief Commissioner has approved the registration of the following new Divisions during December, 19 27 :Canada.

MANITOBA DIST RICT .

Winnipeg Central Di vi sion formed, 20.5 27 India.

No 2 DI ST RICT.

13th (North Calcutta) Division formed, 10 9 27 New Zealand.

CANTERBURY AND WEST COA ST DI ST RICT.

Lyttelton Railway Division formed, 11.10.27

OTAGO DISTRICT.

No 1. ( Invercargill) Railway Division formed, 21.7.27.

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Correction.-No. 1 loco ( Dunedin ) Division forme d, 30.7.27 not 21.827

vVanganui District formed, T5. 11.27

Wanganui Railway Division formed, 14.1I.27

Fordell Section formed, 17. 11.2 6

Detailed Marking Sheets.-No. 5.

T EA'l TEST.

Yo u are in camp at a seaside town, and decide one even in g to go toller skating on the pier. You ar e all skating when yo u hear a crash, and turn round in time to see ano ther skater fa ll on his[r ig ht hand and afterwards strike his head with som e force on the ground.

Note for J udge.- Team and patient to have roller skat e;, affixed to boots. Two or three supposed skat ers go to ass istance of patient and make an attempt to 11ft him. Arrange fo r three or four skaters on floor and for manager of rink.

N.B .- I f skates cannot be obtained, affix p eces of wo od I ft. long by 4 in. wide and tie to feet of patient and corr petitors.

Immed iat e action.

Mode of action and approach of team

Warn bystanders to leave patient alone :2

Promptly remove skates from feet of team

Halt close to patient; wait officer's orders '2

Expla in ambulance men willing to assist

Ask floor to be cleared of skaters

Assist to clear floor; use elbows If necessary :2

Offi c er orders Nos. 2 and 4 proceed to pat ient :2

Ask if First·Aid appliances (ambulance station ) 2

Detach skates from patient's feet... :2

As k for doctor (no); hosp tal ( 2 miles)... 2

For ambulance ( ISO yards away at pier entrance) 2

Deta il B earers Nos. and 3 to call ambulance '2

And to fetch ambulance material and blankets 2

Ask if patienes address is known (no). , Examination of patient.

Ask if any visibl e h ,c morrhage ( no ) 2

Test degree of unconsc iousness (complet e ) :2

P up ils (equal); pulse ( feeble and irregular) ... ... '2

Skin (co ld ) ; signs paralysis ( no ) ; breath ing (shallow) ,

Rapidly ex amin e head and fa .: e of pat ient '2

Ask if any fluid from e ars or nose ( no ) '2

If eyes bloodshot ( no ) ; swelling ( no ) ; wound ( no ) '2

If d isco lourat ion ( yes; right side of forehead ) '2

Ask if deform ity (yes; right upper limb) 2

Immediate examination of right upper limb... '2

Commen ce with clavicle: handle carerully '2

Ask if any irregularity ( middle of clavicle) '2

Swelling (yes) ; g:lp felt (y e s); wound (no)

Detail bearer to control upper limb 2

Next examine arm and forea rm (swelling just above wrist) 2

Ask if any deformity (y es ) ; irregularity ( yes) 2

If wrist appears displaced (yes; backwards) 2

Instru ct bearer to keep up support of l mb 2

Quickly examine for further injuri e s to 2

Spine ; pel vis; lower l imbs; left upper limb :2

Sternum; ribs; abdomen ( no injuries)

Efficiency of methods of exam inatio n 2

Cover patient warmly with blankets '2

Treatment of patient.

Ask for ice (co ld water); apply to head continuously 2

For hot-water bottles (ambulance station) 2

Promptly send to ambulance station for same 2

Do not remove patient's coat; unfasten brace '2

Apply hot-water bottles round patient 2

Give no stimulants ; keep shoulder well back 2

Apply large pad in armpit of injur ed side 2

Injured forearm on chest; apply padded splints 2

Outer and i nner sides forearm (elbow to fingers) 2

Palm of hand facing towards body

Secure in position by narrow fold bandages

February, 1928.

CONTENTS OF THIS

EDITORIAL-

-FIRST

AID.-

TEAM TEST FOR GIRL CADETS.

The Association and the Brigade as National Assets

Routine Examination of a Pa tient

Death of Dr R. A. Milligan

Great Western Railway Centre

London, Midland & Scottish Railway Centre

Polic e National First A id Competition

Prac tic al First A i d and Home Nursing

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR-

Employers of Labour and first Aid Fac ilities

Briga de Appointments, &c.

DI STRICT REPORTSPrince of Wales's No.2 NO·3; NO·4; NO.5

TO. 6; No. 8 No. 10; No. 1 1

St. Jo hn Ambulance Brigade Overseas

Detail ed l\larking Sheets, No. 5

PR IOR Y FOR W ALESBrigade News

General Interest

Centre Reports

News In Brief

A B eautiful Trophy

QUER IES AND ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDRNTS-

Treatment of Bruises

Examination Howler

Treatment of Brush Burns

Treatment of Fractured Femur

Producer Gas

Removal of Splints

Fracture of ::--i eck of Femur

Fractures of Sternum and Collar Bone

Lectures and Textbook

Compound Fracture of Clavicle

Pad for Axillary Artery

Pad for Fractued Clavicle

\Vaste of Iodine

Ca uses of Crepitus

Treatment of Drowning

\ bo\'e and below fra c ture and round hand

:, upport in arm sling; apply body bandage

A sk condition of patient (appears conscious)

S peak to patient ( he mutters incoherently)

R eassuring words; keep covered warmly

Keep recumbent; head and should ers low Judge says" Ambulanc e now ready. "

I\s k If stretcher now on floor ( yes; ready for use )

) etail os. 1 and 3 to prepare and tes t stretcher

e Load stretcher " ; "lift patient " ; "lower p a tient "

Transport of patient.

W armly cover patient; use hot-water bottles

W atc h patient for signs of collapse

" Stand to stretcher " ; " lift"; " adjust slings "; "advance"

Ask co nd ition of patient ( no further change)

D o not cha nge bearers (dista nce SO yards)

'{, apid but steady carrying of patient

" Hal t "; "lower stretcher"; "prepare to load ambulance"

N os 1 and 3 on left;

os. 2 and 4 on right

o. 2 opposite NO.3; "lift stretcher"; Ie load "

M eth od of loading; instructions to driver

T eam accompanies patient to hospital

O bserva tion of plt ient during transport

R epo rt to doctor ( history, diagnosis, treatment )

Conc ussion; simple fra c ture right clavicle

I m pacted fracture of right radius

E ffici ency and co-operatIOn of team

Com petence of officer to command

C ARD Or I NSTRUCTIO N. --You have just been to buy some trian gu lar bandages for your officer and are walking this road. Yo u are watching a little gi rl lean ing heavily on the handle on an emp y invalid's pram, when the pram suddenly shoots up and causes the girl to fall on the ground.

NOTE FOR JUDGE - I nval id's pram with blankets to be turned upside down with little girl beneath Parcel of triangular bandages available. As team advances on the patient the r;nother rushes up. Pati ent to be found ly ing in a prone position.

D etails 0./ Test.

I mmediate action.

Mode of action and approach of team assistance of mother remove pram

Ask If mother understands F irst Aid (no)

Explain Juvenile First Aiders ; offe r belp " as found .; motber Dot to touch girl

Until after her InJunes have been ascerta in ed

Encouraging and sympathetic 'nords to both

Take steps to gain patient s confidence ."

Ask nearest doctor (3 miles ); hosp i tal ( none)

Telephone ( yes); ask mother telep ho ne doctor

Exclude severe h cc morrhage or marked deformity

Then carefully turn patient on back '"

Examination of patient.

Spea k to pa!ient ( mutters about pa in in jaw)

Ask If any signs of bleeding ( yes; from mouth ) exa mination '1t this point

Ask If any deformity of lower jaw ( yes )

If any swelling (yes); if loss of power ( yes )

If teeth irregular (y e s); if gums torn (y es )

Exclude marked signs of shock (no)

Face ( pale ); p,ulse (g ood ); brf"athing ( normal )

Rapidly for other injuri es splDe; r i bs; pelvis ; limbs (none)

EffiCiency of examination of patient

Treatment of patient.

Cover patient warmly forthwith ... 2

Undo parcel c0ntaining bandages 2

Palm ?f hand below injur ed jaw ••. 2

Press It gently against upper jaw 2

Apply centre of narrow bandag e under chin.. 2

Carry end over head; cross ends angle of jaw 4

Carry long end across chin; tie ends on side 4

Place pram in secure position; steady i t ... 2

Method of lifting patient into pram 4

Assist mo the r to wheel pram horne 2

N.B. 'Whil e walk ing along, mother states she has be en out to work and that beds are not yet made.

Offer to assist mother further and make bed

On at home leave patient i n parlour

RestlDg comfortably in armchair; cover warmly

Proceed forthwith to tidy room and make bed

Place mattress; then sacking on mattress

U nder blanket and over this under sheet

Tuck neatly all round under mattress

Mackintosh draw sheet from bolster to knees

Cotton draw sheet folded lengthwise ...

One end tucked in on one side

O ther end tucked in or hanging p nned

Pillow in slip projecting beyond bolster

Top sheet with upper end turned down

And lower end tucked under mattress

Two blankets brou g ht to edge of p illow

Bottom end loosened for freedom of feet

Foot end of upper blanket folded back

Cover all with light and porous quilt

Now remove pat ient from parlour to bedroo m ( same floor Judge says : "Doctor has just arrived. "

Report ( history, diagnosis, and treatment )

Compound fra ct ure of jaw

Smartness and efficien c y of team .. .

Competence of girl in command ..

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News.

APPOINTMENTS, JANUARY, 19 28 .

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Corps Secretary.

MONl\lOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. Joseph G. Collier, Western Valley Corps, 23·1.28

To be Corps Treasurer.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. Wyndham S. Harris, Western Valley Corps, 23·1.28

To be Divisional Surgeons.

GLAhlORGAN COUNTY CENTRE

D avid Hadden Vickery, L.R.C.P L.R.C.S., L.R.F.P. &: S " Briton Ferry D ivi sioD, 1.2.28

Tho ma s Hardie Dalrymple, M.B., Ch.B , Maesmarchog Divis ioD, 1. 2 28

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Noel Sydney Bailey Vmter, :t\1.B., B.S, Monmouth Division, 23 1.28

To be Joint .5uq (on.

ADERDARE CENrRK

Henry MIles Will1ams, M.R.C.S, L.R.C,P., Abercynon Division, 23 1.28

To be Divisional Superintendent.

GL AMORGAN CENTRE

Ambulan c e Officer Thomas Hockin, Taibach D ivisio n, 23 £.28

To be Ambulance Officer

G LAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE

Private Dav id G. Jones, Briton Ferry Division, 20. I 28

To be Nursing Officer.

CI TY OF CARDIFF CEN TRE.

Ambulance Sister Annie C. Reid, Barry Hill Tursing Division, 27·1.28

To be Sergeant.

GLAMORG AN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Thomas Lewis, Coytrahen Division, 1.228

To be Corporals.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE

Private Leonard G. J. Jones, Cardiff City Division, 2_p.28

BORO UGH O F MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private James Lewis, Cefn Coed Division, 27.1.2 8

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private William Davies, Tynybedw anci Pentre Division, 4.2 .2 8

" Frank Roberts, " " "

" William F. Setter,,, ')

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLA MORGAN COUNTY CE.NTRE.

Private Enoch Lewis, Coytrahen Division, .1.?'.28

S idney H Palmer, Llan br adach DIVISIOn, 19 1 28

"BOROUGH 0; MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Corporal D<l:vid J. Abercanaid 27.1.28

Private William J. Rlcnards, Troea y rhlw DIVISIOn, 27·1 28

BOROUGH Or' RlfON DDA CENTRE.

Private Evan D. Morgan, Fernhill Division, 26.1.28

To be Divisional Treasurer. COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Richard Mills, Coytrahen Division, 1.2.28

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private George Fish, Brition Ferry Division, I. 28 " Stephen W. Matthews, Coytrahen DIVISIon, J .2.28

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private Rees Husband, Fernhill Division, 26.1.28 " Hugh Roberts, Tynybedw and Pentre DIVISIon, 26.1.28

General Interest.

HEROES OF COLLIERY DISASTER

A \L\RDS PRl£SENTED AT EnBW VALE.

The hnoism displayed in c onnection with the disas trous txplosion at Cwm, Mono:ou.thshire, on March {st, 19 2 7, in which 52 men lost their live!', was at Ebbw Vale, on Friday, 27th January, wh e n, \0 th e W0rkmw's Hall, the Right Hon. Lord Buckland of Bwlc h presented th e aw.ards granted by the O.-der of St. John for conspicuous services.

M. Evan Davies, M.P., for Ebbw Vale, preSided, and on the platform were Lord and Lady Buckland, Sir Frederick MJ1ls, Bart, and Lady MIlls, Iajor General SI Percival S. Wilkimon 1- C !\l.G, C B., Sir Herbert D. W. K B.E., and Laoy Lewis, the :'Iaycr of Abergavenn} (Councillor A P. Thomas), ;'1r. R WIlson Bartlett, Mr. Hugh :'1. Ingledew, Mr. H. Sp en ce Thomas and Mr Tudor M. Henry. The audit.Dce included Mr. \Y. R. Dauncey (H. M Coroner), Mr. A. T. W Jam s (ex-Mayor of Newport), Mr. A J. Prosser, Mr. W. D. Woolley, Mr W. H. John, Mr. Robtrt Graham, Mr. Walter LeWIS an d Captain S. T. Beard, O.B.E.

In his opening remarks the ChaIrman said they all apprEciated they had in their midst men who had risk ed their own lives in gallant endeavours to save olhers. H e had never expected an explosion at EbbwYale and he kne w safety was one of the first of the Val e Company. Colliery undertaklOgs. not be o n without accidents, but by war kIng 10 the y could be re duced to a minimum. He paid h.lgh trIbute to Lord Buckland's work in ind ustry and to th e lOterest take n by Sir Frederick Mills in the welfare of th e wo:kmen. .

Apologies for n?n-attendance were read by Su Herbert Lewis, who saId he wa') . proud the :work d?n e by the Brigade me? in conn e ction With th.ls ternbl e disaster, and th e serVIces of nurs l:; s w.ho did so to r elieve th e su fferi ng and anxiety of th e wives and -of the killed and injured, and faced the most harrowlD g 'Scenes with courage and He. thank e. d th e people of Monmouthshire for th eI r lOter es t 10 the Bngade and the work of the Order, and ask e d them to make th e voluntary workers free of financial

They included letters from Commodore KlDg of State for Min e s), Mr, Henry Walker, C ,B.E. (Chie f

Inspector of Mines), Major-G e neral the Lord Treowen, c.B., C.M.G, the E-l!l of Scarbrough, C.B.E., K C B., the Right Hon. Lord Kylsant, G.C.M G, the Right Hon. the Earl of Plymouth, the Right Hon. Viscount Tredegar, C.B.E, the Right Hop. Thomas R ic hards, P.G, Mr Enoch Morrell, Sir L,:o lin Forestier-Walker, K BE, M.P., Dr. S. W. Fishtr (H.M. Medical Inspector t-f Mines), Sir W. J. Benynon, c.B.E., Colonel R. C. Bingham, D.S.O and Professor George Knox. The Chief InspEctor of Mines wrote: CI It is the bright spot in all grave disa5t Ers li ke that at the Marine Colliery that th e y al wa ys throw a brilliant light on the high qualities of colliers. We can always have absolute confidence that no hardships and no personal risks, however great, will induce miners to abandon the work of rescue while th e least chance of saving life remains. The men who do th e s e things do them, I know, wi thout any thought of rewar i ; that only makes it the mo re gratifying to their fri tnds, and th e fri e nds of the

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to-night proved themselves worthy of having their names inscrib e d in that Roll of Honour. This not only for their own effort5, but as representatives of very many others who gave of their best in the Cwm disaster. I join in the expression of since.re sympathy with the bereaved relatives."

Lord Buckland said th ey were all aware of the difficult times through which they were passing, and it was a pleasure to hear the Chairman express his view that only by the co-optrating of all parties concerned could the future of the district be a brighter one. Unfortunately, from time to time, they were visited by some disaster in coal mining from which the ingenuity of man had not yet b een able to s e cure immunity. These disasters, such as the one at Cwm, spread gloom over the district and universal sympathy was extended to all who lost their dear ones, and to others who although they escaped with their lives bore th e marks of injuries sustained. The Gnly

Lord Buckland of Bwlch handing the i nsiguia of an Honorary Serving BlOthtr to Dr. Edward Turner Hale. Seen in the picture are the Chairman (Mr. Evan Davi es M.P.), Maj o r General Sir Percival S Wilkinson, K.C.M.G., C.B., Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, Sir Frederick Mills (Bart.), Sir Herbert D. W. K B.E , Lady Buckland, Mr. Hugh M. Iogled e w, and recipients of awards. in dustry, when reward comes to them. I am proud to ho ld an office that brings me into contact with such men."

Lord Trcowen, in his apology, stated, "I hope, th at I may be permitted to join with those who wi ll be more fortunate than I am, in an expression of ad miration of those who bav e so well earned the awards of t he Order of which I am proud to be a member."

Th e Right Hon. Thomas Richards, p.e., said : "As the director of the Am bulance activities of the Priory, I ap preciate th e ir readiness to recognise the services rendered by thm e you are honouring to·night ; the whole history of the se terrible catastrophies in the mints of this country is em blazoned with records of brilliant heroism and courage, unsurpassed by any other calliog or in any happening. C olliery officials and workmen have always shown even re ckless trepidity and bravery in the risk of their own lives in the hope of succouring those who may have escaped the full effects of the explosion. The men you are recognising

comfort was the unfailing bravery displayed in rescue work on each and evtry such occasion. Whilst no one wishes to belittle heroism in other and spheres, it woul? be remem bered that. thIS particular bravery was done, not 10 the heat and excitement of battl€', but with no passion attached to it, with no one to shout encouragement and deep in the bowds of the earth, when men faced death with the clear knowledge that at any moment a second catastrophe might occur and hurl them into eternity. He was proud to be the medium for the presentation of tokens of public appreciation. Lord Buckland then referrEd with gratitude to th e efforts of the Priory of Wales to SEcure recognition for those acts. To those who had rendered conspicuous service, who were not recipients of awards, he would say that they had gr r: at in feeling that they had played the gam€'. If everyone played the game what a great world this would be. His Lordship then presented awards to the following :-

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Brotlter.

Edward Turner Hale, L.R.C.S., Falcon House, Cwm. Gold Medal.

Hubert MacVicar, Ebbw Vale. Silver lIIedal

Captain Joseph MacLeod Carey, 33, Park-place, Cardiff. Bron::;e lIfedals.

Evan E va ns, 9, BroQk-street, Cwm.

Jack Gr iffit hs, Hughes-avenue, Ebbw Vale.

Charles Lee, 233, Marine-street, Cwm.

Frank Percival Hann, Llangattock Park, Crickhowell.

Certifica tes of Honour.

David Rhys Davies, 109, Canning-street, Cwm.

David Evans, Glanrhiw, Oakdale, Blackwood, Mon.

William John Forrest, 99, Stanfield-street, Cwrn.

David Griffiths, The Cottage, Britannia, Pengam.

Phillip 1 homas Jenkins, Bryncoed, Woodville-road, Hewport.

Major James Ramsay Notman Kirkwood, D.S 0., Inglemere, Hilbide Park,

Richard Simpson, 210, Manne-street, Cwm.

Henry Edward Thomas, Longfield, West Cross, Swansea.

Vellum Votes of Tlzanks.

Thomas Joseph Brown, 55, Lilian Grove, Ebbw Vale.

Dav id Lew is Davies, 59, Meadow-street, Treforest.

Elias James Lewis, 38, Cwm-road, Waunllwyd.

Florance O Sullivan, M. B , Woodville-road, Cwm.

Prz'ory Vott'S of Tha nks.

Mrs. Frances Emma Brown, 41, Bishop-street, Abert illery

Mrs. Florence Flemmings, 12, Alexandra-road, Six

Miss Lou isa Emma Grafton, 47, Commercial-street, Newport.

Mrs. Hannah Rosetta Smith, 53, Newall-street, Abertillery

Mrs. Ol iv e Strickland, 2 , Blytb-street, Abertillery.

Sir Percival Wilkinson, Secretary · of the O r der, in proposing a vote of thanks to L 'J rd referred to the historic value of the m DUring the past 54 years only six gold medals ,have hee.n .and a comparativ el y high standard had oeen maI ntalOed 10 the issue of the silver medal, only fi V€ of which had been awarded since 1 9 19 These awards had hitherto been pr e sented by His Majesty th e King, the Sovereign Head of the O rder, or His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, the G'and Plior, and the ceremony was a unique occasion as it was the first time the awards had been p re sented outside the Metrop:>lis of London and first time the gold m -; dal hld awarded to anyoDe 10 the P{incipality of W d.les. Sir Percival was sp ecially glad the c ere mony had been performed by L'Jrd Buckland of Bwlch, a SEni o r m E'mb= r of the Order.

Mr. T. Williams, Miners' Agent, GlrW Valley, second e d the vote, adding that the utmost co-operation between lab c)Ur and capital was necessary in all industries and that it was for eminent men like Lord Buckland to show the lead in this resp ect.

Sir Frederick Mills moved a vote of thanks to the Order. He could only reiterate what he said at the unv e iling of the memorial to the dead men at Cwm-that the Company depl ore d catastrophe as much as anyon.e possibly could. For hIS part, he would rather that theIr capital went without r t tu .rn for. a years than any man should be saCrIficed 10 the of capital. Great sympathy was always expressed with the of a mining catastrophe and that was the when anything happened below ground, was lIke a rat 10 a trap. It was a disaster lik e this that called forth the highest type of bravery in the human race. Those of them who knew the horrible sensation of walking along an underground

passage in an in which breathing was almost impossible, felt admiration for the bravery shown, and it was a matter of great satisfaction to him and to all in Ebbw Vale that the ancient Order of St. John had recognised such conduct.

His Wor<'hip th e Mayor of AbergavEnny (Councillor

A. P. Thomas), second ed the v o te.

Mr. R. Wilson Bartlett, Commissioner, Monmoutbshire Centre, pr op:> sed thanks to the Ebbw Valp. Compan y for organising the gathering, the Min ers' Federation (o r the use of the hall, and the chairman for presiding Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew, Honorary Solicitor to th e Priory, in a neat and concise way, SEconded the vote which wa s unanimously r e ceiv ed and responded to by Mr. Eva n Davies.

POLICE Ail! BU'LANCE CO;\I

E leven t e ams uf the G la m organ County Constabulary took part in the el imin ating c ompetition at the Bridgend Police Station , on Wedntsday, 19'h January. The succ es s of this first eve nt in cJnn e ction with the National Polic e Ambulance Comp e titi c n, is sh own by the following lette r from the Chief C ons tab le of Captain Lion el Lindsay , M V.O, to th e Princip al S:cretary uf th e Peiory , who, at his re quest, organis e d the comp tition :-

"Herewith a co py of the rep:>rt of the Ambulanc e Compet it ions whi c h were held yesterday.

Many thank s for allowing your Competition Secretar y, Mr. W. Mabon Abraham, to give us his valuable assistan ce on this occasion

The whole affair went off most sal1sfactol ily, and I think it wa') a great triumph for Mr. \V. Mabon Abraham , Jones of th is offi ce, and Drs. W. Edmun d Thomas and Edgar Llewellyn, the Judges who arrange d the form the exam inat ion should take.

Not only was the work done of a very h igh order, but the way the e xaminers put the d fferent to sho w their pro ficitncy in attending a vely serious case \\ as, to the lookers-on, a succession of very Interesting and in£tru ct iv e scenes) in which, of course, the corrpetltors were th t. actors. In fact, the examinations wh ich one expected te be dull, un int ere sting affairs t ook the form of a series 01 spOtting even ts.

Everyone pre s ent declared that the a(tel noon's enterta inment made them take ten times mOle interest in ambulan ce work than they had hitherto done.

Th is , I am sure you will agree, is most satisfactory."

Thr ee team s from the Rhondda Vallty had th e di s· tiIJcti o n of being placed first, sEccnd, and thi r d Th ! Trtherb e rt t e all, securing' th e highest ma l ks, won th e privileg e of repr e,enting the county i n the District c om petit ion at on 2 +th January. The Ca rdiff Cit y Pulice team was successful on thi s occasion, and wi ll comp e te in the final Pulice Comp ; tition in London on th e Z 3 rd Fe bruary.

Centre Reports.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

The enormous amount of work voluntarily undertake n by Brigade units mak e s on e realis e the great bearing suc h organisations as th e OrdEr must have on th e h ealth of t he community. Staff Offi ce r F. R. Hortop, r e porting on th e Barrv Ambulanc e and Nursing Divisions, stat e s th e atttnded to I , 904 cases of accident and sickn es s during the past y ea r. This is an admirabl e record an d both offlcers and members deserve the highest prais e

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The M e dic al Comforts Depot maintained by these Divisions proved a source of beneftt to the public. During the y e ar 458 articles were issued Gn loan and special thanks are du e to the Secretary, Mr. Ge0rge Fidler, the storek eepe r, Mrs. T. Morris, and the members who have giv e n so much of their time to this branch of the work.

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Corps Supt. T. Evans pre')ided at th e Rhondda Fach Corps Social at th e Chapel, Tylorstown, on Saturday, January 2 15 t, when ov e r 200 members were present. Corps Treasurer D. Roberts, on b ehalf of the Corps, presented Mr. C. Gronow with a walking -stick in ap preciation of his devoted services as Corps Secretary. Ambulance Offi ce r W. 1. Davies r e ceived from Supt. Evans the Service Medal of the Order, and L1.dy Ambulance Officer Miss G. in the absence of the Commissio ner, Captain T. E. Richards, presented warrants of appoi ntment.

The Corps Officers wer e thanked for the ex cellent a rrangements made, and it was decided to make the social an annual e v e nt.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA CENTRE.

Whilst the strength of the Brigade was only slightly increa sed dur ing 1927, it is e VIdent from the report submitte d by Sub·Commissioner Hugh S. Cann, on behalf of Dr U rb an M arks, Commissioner for Swansea, that the usefulness and scope o f the Brigade in that Centre is steadily dev eloping. Although the Centre is seriously han dicapp e d for want of funds, new channels of service have b_en opened up. First Aid Classes have been organised in connection with the various local movements, and mt-mbers given COurSES of in st ruction to Prisoners in Swansea Prison, the Junior and Senior Red Triangle Clubs, th e Y. M C.A., Scouts and the Police.

News in Brief.

.A representative unit of the Brigade paraded at the req uest of th e Authorities, in the Cathays Park, on Sunday, Febr uary 5th, and attend Ed the Memorial Service to the late Field Marshal, Earl Haig, at Llandaff Cathedral, con ducted by the Yery REveren d the Dean of Llandaff. Staff Officer B. E. Maberly took command oj the parade, an d s e nior officers in attendance were Staff Officer J. 1. Peppe r ell, L'1dy Staff Officer Miss M. Metcalf, RRC., Cor ps Surgeon, Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, Actin g Corps Supt., W. H. Johnson, Corps Office r T. C. Noakes. The Commis sioner for Wales repres e nted th e Priory.

The Sub Prior Lord Ky lsant, G.C.M.G., will preside at the annual m ee tings of Chapter and Grand COILmittee to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Cardiff, on St. David's Day, March Ist, and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Al derman A. J. Howell, will extend a civic welcome to the de legates attending from all parts of the Principality.

During the year 1927 th e Pr ior y issued, through its A m bulance Department, 1 1,0 99 certificate s and awards for Efficie ncy in First Aid, Horne Hygiene and Home Sa nitation. Nearly 500 more peopl e in Wales qualified in th ese subjects in 19 2 7 than in th e previous twelve months.

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A booklet, giving a short account of th e history and work of the Priory, has been prepared, and will be ready for circulation on St. David's Day

Donors of cups, shields and trophies for ambulance competition are well advised to see that their gifts are vested in some permanent organisation to prevent their passing into wrong hands, as frequently happens. Trophies of a total value of nearly £2,000 have been vested in the trusteES of the Priory. These aer cl e aned, inscribed, insured, and available for all time for ambulance work in the resptctive districts.

The strength of the Brigade in the Glamorgan County Centre has increaSEd from 59 Divisions in I9 2 2 to II9 Divisions in I927.

A Beautiful Trophy.

1 HE trophy illustrated is the nEW "Chalmers " trophy kindly presented to the Brigade by Sir Mackenzi e D. Chalmers, K.C.B., C.S.I., and which will be award e d to the nursing team gaining highest marks in the individual practical section of the 'Perrott " challeng e shield competition.

The trophy is a beautiful specimen of the silversmiths' art and has been designed and made in the London Works of the Glossoid Co., Ltd , Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct. The personal touch given to it with the Brigade emblem enamelled in the centre at th e top, adds to its

charm at the same time expressing to any and everyone concerned that the trophy has been specially designed and made for the Brigade, and we feel very confid e nt that the competition among the Nursing Divisions to acquire this elegant trophy to adorn their Headquarters, will be very keen indeed.

The Glossoid Co., Ltd., is prepared to make trophies sym bolical of the Brigade, to suit all req uirements, and we have been given to understand that their expert's knowledge and advice is always available to any member without th e obligation of making a purchase.

Exeter St. John Ambulance Brigade, which is an essential public service of the city and ne ig bouring districts, at the end of last month found itself without a home. The occupation of their premises ceased on December 3 [st, but the owner, in spite of requiring them for business purposes, generously lent them to the Brigade for a further montn.

2uerles film be aealt fIIttj u"der tie rules :-

I.-Letters co"ta;,,;,,{. Queries mtlst be marked 0" the top lelt ha"a cor",r 0/ the e"'De/ope a"d addressed-FIRsT AID, ".6, Ca""o,,-sfreet, E. C.4.

Qtler;es mtlst be accompa"ied a " Coupo,," cut 11'0" the curre,,' ;sstle 0/ 'lie /ou1'"al, or itt case 0/ QNeries from abroa( /rom a rue"f ;SSNe.

-1 he Textbook, fo .",hich reler"fCe bt made in h, Ie col,." P•• is the 36th (1«;130) Edition 0/ S./.A.A. Manual of First-Aid.

TREAD [EXT OF BRUISES.

A. D. (C althorp).-Please tell us what spirit is meant to be used in treatment of Bruises (Textbook, p. 107).

Any spirit will do-brandy, whisky, rectified spirit, &c.; but probably consideration of costs will make you select the least expensive of the series-methyl at ed which with one or two parts of water makes an effiCIent applicatIon for treatment of bruises.-N. CORBET FLETCHER.

E XAl\IINATION HOWLER.

W. D. (F ulham ).- I wonder if you have heard this" Howler" which was passed on to me as a personal experience A candidate in examination was asked how he would treat a man suffering- from Alcoholic Poisoning. He repl!ed :Ie I would not treat him because lze would ha'lle had enough /"

Good! give you (ull marks! Next, please!

TREA TMENT OF BRUSH BURNS.

A. D. ( Calthorp ).- I am Dot quite clear what is correct treatment of a Brush Burn and turn to you for help Please advise.

What is your difficulty ? A Brush Burn is one due to friction and is treated on the same lines as those due to the other causes named in Textbook ( p III).-N.C.F,

TREATMENT OF FR ACTURED FEMUR.

J. I. ( Swansea ).- At our Annual Brigade Inspection in December last the Inspect ing Officer asked us which bandage should be applied first by a squad in treatment of Simple Fracture of Femur. He was told that the first bandage to be applied should be that" across chest just below armp ts II (Textbook p. 64). The Officer ruled against us and said that the bandages above and below fracture should be applied first. When we referred him to the Textbook, he said that its instructions were absolutely wrong and added that if he were judging in a competition he would drop us a number of marks for applying the bandage round chest first. Under these circumstances will you kindly let us have your ruling ?

It is a curious fact that the TextbJok instructs you to apply bandages from above down for Fractured Femur; and yet for Fractured Leg it follows the Golden Rule of" First control the fracture, then the splints, then the limb" (Aids to First Az'd p. 6). While, therefore, I approve instruction by rule as a means of assisting students, yet in this instance I am not prepared to

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say that the Textbook is wrong, much less" absolutely wrong ." I incline rather to re gard its instructions with reference to bandaging Fracture of Femur as the exception which justifies the (G olden) Rule hecause (I) First Aiders, when treating thi s fracture, are faced with peculiar difficulties owing to th e irritation and consequent contraction of the thigh muscles and because (2), if the instructions of Textbook are properl y carried out, one Bearer is controlling the foot of injured lim b throl1ghout treatment.

As for your second statement I confess that I cannot accept it as true in substance and in fact be ca use a Judge who deliberately set h is own views and fancies against the Textboo k in a competition would prove himself unworthy of his office. Indeed he would be guilty of gross injustice to competitors who had devoted hours of study to the Textbook, on the instructions of which, as the Rules of the Competition lay down, the contest is to be judged ! !-N.C.F.

PRODUCER GAS

A. D. (Calthorp).-Pl ease define II Producer Gas" about which I have difficulty in learning essent ia l facts.

Producer Gas is a gas which resnlts from i n complete combustion of carbo n aceous fuel (anthracit e, co ke-, slack ) in some special form of generator or "producer" whence it takes its name. On account of its cheapn e ss, Producer Gas is largely used (or many purposes, such as driving gas engines, heating furnaces, etc. I t contains 30 per cent. of Carbon Monoxide Gas, which is a most insiduous and most deadly poison; and for tbis reason It is named in the Te-xlbook.N.C.F.

H.f \10\ ,\L OF SPLINTS.

E. II. ( St. Albans ).- \Ve are instructed never to remove splints in cases of fl acture, as removal may cause further injury In the Textb01k ( p. 60), however, we ar e told to remove sam e on arrival at home. I shall welcome your ruling.

The Textbook ( Rule 2, p. -IS) tells you to e'steady and support injured limb "; but n o'ZuitClc does It lay down such a Silly rule as ,e never to remove splints." So I do not know the "5onrce of your amhority for this sta tement.

The Textbook, therefore, is not breaking its own General Rules when, dealing with Fractured Elbow, It tell; you to remove rectangular splInt on arrival at home. This instruction rests on the fact that injured Joi nts rapidly become swollen, and that bandages round these join ts might aggravate such swelling, whereas placing limb on pillow gIv es ease lessens risks of causing further swelling, and allows opportunity for continuous treatment with cold appllcations.-N .C. F.

FRACTURE OF NECK OF FEJ-IUR.

T. W. (Merthyr Tydfil) -1 venture to submit (or your valued oprnion a pomt which has caused much argument in a Brigade League Match recently. In a test we had to treat a man suffering from Fractured Neck of Femur. O e team dIspensed with inner splint and applied bandages in accordance with Textbook Instructions for a woman patient or when FIrst Aider is single-handed. The other team treated exactly as laid down in Textbook and used the inner splint for fractured femur.

Please tell us wh ich is correct; and also accept our warm appreciation of the very helpful advice which you invariably afford to those of us who ale interested in competition work.

While I CI gree that there is some reason in the argument as to uselessness of inner splint with Fractured Neck of Femur, yet I consider that its application is clearly indicated in the emergency.treatment of such fractures. by __ First

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Furth er, the Textbook gIves instructions for of thig h " and allows no difference in treatment WIth reference to si te of fracture-the precise locatIOn of which in an emerg-ency as a matter of fact, is often most difficult and may indeed only be recognised when the limb is subjected to -Ray examination. Had I been judging your test, therefore, your second team would have obtained marks for using the inner splint.N.C.F.

FRACTURKS OF STERNU\1 .\'\D COl LARnONE.

NY. (N ewcastle ).-At a recent practice we were given a test in which we had to treat a man suffering from Simple Fractures of Sternum and Right Collarbone. The case ca lled forth much discussion, and we finally agreed that the best treatment would be to pla c e patient recumbent in a comfortable pOSItion, with right upper limb extended at side of body, to treat shock and to send for doctor. We felt that the usual treatment of the broken collarbone might, under the circumstances, prove too risky; and we shall appreciate your adVIce on this problem.

I agree.- T.C.F'.

LECTURER AND TEXTBOOK.

H. R. (B ristol).-Recently I took some recruits through some tests preparatory to their Association Examination and was pulled up by the young doctor who lectured to the class, because, (ollowlng the Textbook instructions, I advocated BoraCIC Ointment for Burns. He said that only dry should be used for these injUries. Xow, I want to know what my recruits should answer in these offiCIal examinations because they may get an examiner, who, the majority of young doctors) know little about the tea c hing of Textbook and apparently care less.

Vou have no cause for worry because, whIle the Association welcomes the assIstance of any doctor as lecturer, it only entrusts ItS exam inat io n to a member of its examination staff, (or wh Ic h It exercises care in selecting medical practitioners expPTlenced in ambulance WOI k. Vour recru ts therefore, should answer theIr questions stTlctly in accordance with Te\.tbook.- •. C. F.

CO:'ItI'O U. -Il FR .\CTURE OF CLA \·lCLE.

H. G. ( Rochd Ie) -I n a recent class we were asked to treat a Compound Fracture of Clavicle with bone protrudingthrough skin. Some dressed wound and then placed 11mb alongSIde body, fi,(lng With bandages; others dressed wound and thcn treated in ordinary way. Much sion arose, and we ask your rultng.

1£ the fragments protrude through skin, they are not likely to do injury to important vessels; and, therefore, I see no rea£on why you should not treat in usual way after wound has been dressed, sep5is being a very pressing danger with a co mpound fracture. Manipulations, however, must be strictly li mited in view of the warning given at top of p . .+9 of Textbo ok.-N.C.F.

PAD FO], AXILLARY ARTERY.

E. H. ( Sharlston ).-A recent marking sheet gave marks for a wedge-shaped pad for compression of Axillary Artery. The Textbook describes pad as "size of billiard balL" OUf members are divided in opinion as to way in which this pad (i f wedge-shaped) should be applied and ask your generous assistance.

A wedge-shaped pad would fail in its purpose; and ind eed I have never yet succeeded in compressing Axillary Artery on any improvised pad. If, however, you slip a b illiard

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or golf ball itself well within the nest of the axilla and then follow out the remaining instructions of Textbook, you will quickly and easily compress this artery. I suggest, therefore, that Textbook should read as "billiard ball or anything of size, shape and consistency of billiard ball. " In my experience the bowl of a fair-sized briar pipe (st em forward) serves such purpose most usefully.-N.C.F.

PA D FOR FRACTURED CLA YICLE.

E. H. (Sharlston).-The size of the axillary pad used for treatment of Fractured Clavicle has given rise to considerable argument. The Textbook describes it as "two inches thick and four inch es across"; and now we wonder what it should be in the other direction.

The ,( other direction" is of no importance and can be anything. So do not spoil the simplicity of the Texlbook by introducing unnecessary mathematical measurements. For Fractured Clavicle make your pad two inches thick and four inches long so that it stretches across axilla and avoids any pressure on vessels therein and that is all you want. The requirements specified work out roughly at two or three narrow bandages rolled up together; or anoth er approximate estimate is a pad equal in size to clenched fist of patient.-N.C.F.

W ASTE OF IODINE.

S. J. (Stockport).-Rec ently one of our members took a bowl of warm (not boiled) water and added a quantity of Iodine. He then used this solution for washIDg an abrasion. Some of us thought that he was wasting Iodine and submit the point for your decision.

I agree. Your colleague had been wiser if he had followed Textbook instructions and painted wound with Tincture Iodine. He would then have been more econom ical in use of Iodine and more effective in protection of wound from septic infection . -N.C.F.

C AUSES OF CREPITUS.

W. M. (Kettering).-In your extremely useful Why and Wherefore in First Aid you lay it down that" crepitus is a most unreliable sign and is open to serious errors in diagnosis." Will you kindly enlighten me as to why it is so.

Cre!1itus may sometimes be obtained when tenders are inflamed, when muscles are injured, with inflammatory changes in joints, and with collectivns of blood clot as well as when two fragments of a broken bone are rubbed together. Consequently, crepitus is a most unreliable sign and particularly so when elicited by First Aiders.-N.C.F.

TR EA TMENT OF DROWNING.

P. C. ( Sydney, N.S. W. ).-Recently we had a case of drowning here The body was secured and taken to the Surf Bathing Shed where a constable assumed charge. A Lifesaver attached to the Shed asked if artificial respiration had been tried and, being answered in the negative, was preparing to do this when the constable intervened and forbade him to touch the body. Surely this was most extraordinary conduct which ought to have been reported to the Chief of Police.

I agree.-N .C.F.

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EDITORIAL.

IT is vtry pleasing to us to see that at The last we have a national competition, National Police having in vi ew that we advocated this Ambulance as long ago as 1907. We can foresee Competition. this beccming an annual event of much importance, seeing that as m a ny as 9 5 team s entered for the competition on the first occasion.

Fi rst Aid is most e ssential to every Police Officer in the lan d , and now that it is part of the i r training this com· petitio n should arouse a keen interest in the work, and the r eby make for efficiency. It is very gratifying to koow tha t it was through the generosity of that ve teran ambula n ce worke r, Dr Pim, that this competition was organised and carried through with such admirable results. Competition is one of the great incentives of life, in school, work or game s. Its value as a stimulus in First A id has already bee n made manifest, and it is impossible to over-estimate the far-reaching results which this annual contest will have in encouraging the police in maintaining the knowledge which they have acquired in First Aid.

FROM reports which we continually

How Can receive, it appears that after an ambu· Interest in lance corps has been established for Ambulance some years, interest in the work begins Work be to diminish, and, to use an e}lpressive Maintained? phrase, a sort of "dry rot JI sets in. The att e ndance at drills and practices become poorer, and in some instances the corps or divisio ns are only kept in existence by the strenuous efforts of a few enthusiastic officers and men.

In mentioning the above we are not taking an exaggerated view of the :position of affairs but recording fa cts as they exist. and which come under our notice. We nat urally ask, "What is the cause of this lack of interest

on part of members of old-established corps or divisions, and how can it be remedied ?"

To the first question, the gene.ral opinion seems to be that after a member has been in a corps or division for several years, has assiduously done his "text·book " from end to end, and attended his lectures, practices and drills regularly; after repeatedly doing this course for several years, covering the same ground of studies year after year and now and then perhaps, on public duty, it is not unreasonable to suppose that it should become tedious.

In order to retain interest in work a new field of attraction must be found. In the case of our railways and workshops this does not so much apply, for there is sufficient inducement in the nature of extra passes and extra days' leave to encoUiage the men to interest themselves in the work, and give up their spare time in order to qualify. When it comes to the Brigade many more difficulties are encountered, for no inducement such as that which is given to railway men can be offered to its memberf.

Some correspondents suggest that social entertainments should prevail more, maintaining that it would keep the members in closer touch with one another. We will admit that social functions are a considerable attraction, but it must be remembered that enterprising corps have several of these during the year, and also that the primary cause which led to the formation of the Brigade was " first aid." If we are going to ignore this and convert a corps into a " social dub," its merits are lost.

In our opinion it rests with the Officers of the corps to remedy the present condition of lassitude, and in order to maintain interest in the movement, it should be their purpose to map out an attractive programme of work for the year. It is impossible for us to lay down any standard guide to work upon; for this, to a certain e xtent, would be governed by local conditions but with the allied facters to first aid, such as sanitation, home nursing and hygiene, there should be ample variation for the energy of ambulance corps.

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Practical First Aid and Home Nursing (By Question and Answer).

Arranged by Major S. T. BEGGS, M.D , D.P.H.

(Continued from page 2 I 8 )

MEDI CINES, EXTERNAL Ap P LIC ATION S, A pP LI ANC.I! S A N D BATHS.

Q-In what different ways can :drugs be introduced into the system ?

A-They may be swallowed. inhaled, in j ected under the skin, rubbed into the skin, injected into the re c tum , or adm in istered b y means of medicated baths.

Q -What precautions sbot!ld be taken be fore g ivi ng a dose of medicine in the liquid form ?

A-The label must always be read, the bottle shaken, and the exact dose poured into a graduated measure-glass.

Q -How should the medicine bottle be held in pouring out the dose?

A-The bottle should be held with the label uppermost.

Q-How would you give a powder to a pat ient ?

A-When small, it should be shaken on to th e ba ck of the tongue and then washed down with a dri n k of so me fl uid

Q -Repeat the table of fluid measures.

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Q-Describe how to use a gargle.

A-A tablespoonful is taken into the mouth, the head then thrown slightly back and the flu id set in mot ion by exhal ing through it. This should be repeated t wo or three t imes on each occasion.

Q -Describe how to apply an eye-lot ion.

A-It is applied by means of "eye-bath," by a special irr igator, or by allowing a steady stream from a pledget of cotton-wool to drop in the eye.

Q -What are counter-irritants ?

A-Counter-irritants are local applications used for the relief of pain or the checking of infla mmation, e.g , mustard plaster, mustard leaves, and applica tion of iodine

Q-Describe how to make a mustard-plaster.

A-Two parts of mustard to one of flour are made into a paste with tepid water. This is spread evenly on a piece of 1 nen cut to a suitable shape and s iz e, and is covered with a single layer of washed muslin.

Q- What are linIments and how are they applied ?

A-Liniments are very mild counter-irritants, wh ich are rub b ed in by the hand after the part has been washed.

Q-Describe how ointments are applied.

A-Ointments may be applied, either spread with a spatula on the smooth sIde of a piece of lint, or they may be rubbed in with the hand by " inunction."

Q-How are lotions applied?

A-Evaporating lotions must be applied on a single thickness of lint, which should be left uncovered. Other lot ions are applied by soaking a double thickness of lint in them, squeezing out the excess of moisture, and covering with j aconet or oiled silk.

Q-Describe how to make poultice

A-A sufficient quantity of boiling water from the kettle is poured into a bowl. The linseed is then added, being quickly sprinkled in with one hand, while the mixture is stirred with the spatula. When sufficient meal has been added the mixture will come away clean from the edge of the bowl, and should be turned out on the linen or tow, and spread evenly. The layer of linseed meal should be a quarter of an in c h thick, and it should be spread to within one inch of the edge of the l inen or tow, when the former should be folded and the latter rolled in all round

Q- What precaution should b e obser ved before apply·ng a poultIce, and how is it applied ?

A- Care sho lld be taken not to apply the poulli :-: e too hot ; this can b e p revented by first test in g it on the ba ck of the h a nd. When pla ced in posit ion the poulti c e should b e co vered with a thi ck layer of c otton-wool and se c ured by a band ag e

Q-H ow is a mustard poult ic e made ?

A - Mustard mixed with linseed, the must a r d be in g mixed sep a rately wi th lukew a rm water and then ad d ed to the l inseed poulti ce. The proportion of mustard to lin seed be ing e ither of rqual or one of mustard to t wo of lin seed. ( T o be con tinued.)

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D UR IN G the month of February the first round o f th e Gr pat Western Rai lway s annual series of first aid c o mp e tit ions have taken place, cont t sts b e ing held for b o th adv a n ce d workers and beginmrs in each of the s e ve nt ee n a m b ulanc e Divisions into which the G W R territory is d ivided

The total entry was 283 teams -1 03 advanc e o and 180 beginn e rs. The judges in the first round were appointed locally and pr ize s in kind were award e d b y the Company .up to fifty per cel!t. of the teams p a rticlpatin g .

A un ' que feature of the contests was th e success of a ladi e s eam in the L o ndon B Division This t e am composed of clerks and draughtswomen from the Signal Engin e er's Office at Reading defeated eight t e ams of men in the Beginners' Class and were awarded besides valuable prizes consisting of cases of table cutlery, the "Frank Grant" challenge cup which is held for a year. Tbis team will participate in the semi final round and the inclusion of a team of ladies in tbis round will doubtl e ss infuse added interest in the event.

,!his incursion of weaker sex into territory which been as man's own, is int e r e sting and mdlcatlve of the tunes. It should result in more teams of women employees entering the ambulance competition arena and thereby extending the movement among the large number of women employed on the railways.

CARDIFF.

Following the competitions in the South Wales Docks Division, I?rizes and trophies we re distributed by Mr. J. F. Lean, ASSIstant General Manager, at the Whitehall Rooms Cardiff, on the p.vening of February 2 2 nd. Mr. Carpenter, Assistant Chief Docks Manager, presided over a large and enthusiastic gathering and was supported by many of the local docks officials.

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Mr. Lean handed the "Mather Jackson" shield (for advanced workers) to th e Barry Docks team, and the "Lowther" cup (for beginners) to Cardiff Docks (No. I) team, and to members of all winning teams, each of whom h e heartily congratulated upon his success. He called for young men to join the movement and carryon the work, and paid h igh testimony to the assistance afford e d by the medical profession.

Dr. Edgar Ll Ewe llyn, the adjudicator in the course of an in terestin g address, bri e fly revi e wed tbe tests imposed on the comretitors. Mr. W. G. Cbapman (Centre S t cretar} ) gav e s ) me information r e garding the Extent of the mo ve ment throughout the G. W. R system and emphasised volunt a ry character of the work.

An e xcellent of vocal and instrumental m usic was g iven by the Cardiff Malp. V oice Choir, which wa s muc h appr e ciat e d. ST OURllR ID GE.

The large town hall at Stourbridge was filled by an e nthusiast ic git h e rin g of ambulance workers and their friends in th e ev e n i ng of March 6t h, when ambulance a wards we re distribut e d by Mr R. H. Nicholls , Supt. of the lin e to m e m b e rs of the Stourbridge, Langley G reen, Brie rl e y H ill, and H a lesowen class es.

M r. S . Bro o k o ccupied the chair and had tbe support o f the lo cal cffi cers of the Company, and a numb e r of p ro minent lo cal g e ntlem En interested in the mov e ment in cluding Ald e rman L. J Cook, the Mayor of Stourbridge.

Mr. NI cholls had a cordial reception. He congratula t e d a ll concerned on the r e sults achieved in the district, a nd made a nu m ber of additional pr e sentations, none of whi ch was m o re p o pular than th a t to Mr. F. S. Bolton, th e late d i visi ona l who held the position for twelve yea rs , but had to va c a te it o n rec e iving well -earned promotio n i n th e se rvi ce.

D urin g t he ev e ning Mr. Fe lix F ellow es announced his i n t e nt io n of pr o vid ing an additional trophy for tbe dIvi s ion.

A n Ex c e ll e nt c o ncert wa s given and much enjoyed.

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T he lab o ur h a ll at S t. Bla ze y was filled with first aid Enth us ia sts o n February 28t h when the annual pr e sentation of a wards took place. The class had secured both the senio r and ju ni o r trophies in the Plymouth divisional competi tion and wer e p ro ud to be holders of th e " Lady A stor" an d " Winn ic o tt " shields.

Mr. H . Chri s tison (divisional locomotive supt.), distrib uted the cla5s examination awards and trophies, and c o ngratulated the recipients.

Mr. H. S Whitley (divisional engineer) made an app eal to all railwaymen who were not ambulance men to joi n the movement.

Mr. Matthews, who represented the Divisional Supt., wh? was unable to be present, paid tribute to the great afforded to the class by Dr. D. F. Hocken, the ab le lecturer.

The proceedings were interspersed with musical items which were ably r e ndered and much enj )YEd.

L.M.. «S.R. Centre.

Bristol and Gloucester District Ambulance Competiti ons were held at S t Nicholas Parish Hall, Newtown, When eight t eams competed in D :vision I. The L M S. h ls done much to encourage this voluntary work a .1longst

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their em ployees, and as an incentive some very handsome prizes were offered. There was added interest in this vear's contest in the fact that the winners would be entitled to have the honour of first holding the large shield which has been subscribed for by friends, among the principal donors being the Duke of Beaufort, Mr. C. S. Clarke of Tracey Park, Wick, and Mr. Cedric Chivers, Mayor of Bath

T h e tests the teams were put to were as follows:-

(I ) A man has just been picked out of the water in a dock and is lying unconscious on the quay. In his fall he struck tbe side of a barge, and when laid on the quayside he is not breathing. (2) The treatment for a fractured clavicle and ribs. E a ch entrant was also subjected to oral tests. The competition resulted as follows :-

Yate 313 points

Bristol Loco. No. 306 "

Gloucester No. 1 276 "

Gloucester NO.2 245 "

Fishponds 238 I)

Bristol Carriage and Wagon 232"

Bristol St. Philip's Goods... 230"

Gloucester NO.3 223 "

Yate won the shield, and with the Bristol No. will compete at Derby.

The annual District Ambulance Competition was held in St. Pet t r s Institute, Wolverhampton, on February 27th and 28: h

On the first day 12 teams competed in the 2nd D ivision (juniors), and the following were placed :-

Walsall Engineers NO.2, Bushbury Traffic, Wolverhampton ( Wednesfield-road) Goods.

Mr. G A. Grimoldby (District Engineer) pr €. sided, and congratulated the competitors. He, however, went on to say that he would not be satisfied until every man whose work pl a ced him in a position of danger had a knowledge of ambulance work He commented on the fact that owing to nineteen teams competing as compared with twelve last year, they had three chances in the preliminary comp e t it ion instead of two.

Mr. J. F . B adford distributed the priz;s, and the examiners we re Dr. G. C. Belcher (Stretcher Test) and Dr. I. J. Robb ( Individual Tests)

On the second day 1st Division teams (senior) competed, and th e following were successful :Bescot Traffic No. I, Walsall Goods No. I, Walsall Signal.

There being only one point between the first and the second team.

Mr. W. A. Thomas presided on the second day, and made an eloquent appeal for ambulance men in the district.

Mr. G. S. Hill (General Secretary of the Centre, Euston) made some encouraging remarks about the movement, and late District Secretary, Mr. E. Bolton (promoted to chie f staff clerk at Leeds). He then presented the pri ze s to the winning and also made the District presentation to Mr. Bolton, consisting of a leather attach e caE e and also a suit case.

Drs. G. C. Belcher and J. J. Robb, both of Birmingham, also adjudicated on the second day.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. G. A. Grimoldby and se conded by Mr. S. E. Parkhouse (who is a strong supportf'.r of the ambulance movement) to Messrs. W. A. Thomas, G S. Hill and the doctors.

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March, 1928

The First Police National First Aid Competition.

As long ago as June 907 .wrote in pages of this journal" It is admitted that It is to the dIstmct advantage of the public that the railway ambulance man should thoroughly efficient. Does it not prove. that .equally 10 the interests of the public, that anythmg whIch wIll tend to promote first aid efficiency.amongst the. mem bers of ?ur Police Force, should be provIded? A nat.lOnal competItIOn on similar lines to that for the railway shIeld, and open to the police of England and Wales, would we are sure, immense enthusiasm amongst the members of the PolIce Force and the struggle to capture the police ambulance shield and the championship attaching thereto would be as kee'n as that now shown in the struggle for the blue ribblnd' of the railway world,"

Thus after the lapsf. of over 20 years, thanks to the

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Corbet Fletcher (team test) and Dr. P. A. Mansfiel d (individual).

At the close of the competition the" Pim " Cup an d prizes were presented by the HO me Secretary, who for som e time previously had been watchmg the tests.

In the absence of the Grand Prior, the Sub Prior Lor d Scarborough, explained the origin. and obj ect of the co mpetition which marked a new step LD the work of the Ord er in teaching first aid throughout country, and the fac t that they were able to tak e the present step was due to t h e generous impulse of Dr. P i m who had for many years b ee n an ardent worker of the Order in Lancashire, and who h a d conceived the desire to recognise the way in which first ai d certificates had become identifi ed with police work of t h e couutry.

The approval and sanction of the Home Sec:e tar y had been able to achieve Dr. Pim ' s desire in presentIn g a handsome cup for competition. I n a humble way th e 5 0 ,000 men and women of th e supplem e nted th e e fforts of the Police in this part of th e a duty, and he t ook this 0pp0ftunity of thanking the Chief C onstables fOl th e ir courtesy t o the Brigade whe n called out for duty with the Police,

It was that caus e which had secured th e preSEnce of the Home Secreat a ry as head 0 the departm e nt wh ich was most directly con cerned. He was naturally concerned wit h accident p revention, and also to encour ag( means to relieve su ffering when accidents dI d occur.

The Home Se c re tary, who was war ml y received, said "he supp osed his assent sh oul d be asked before this competition was pr omo ted , but he n e ed hardly say with what d e l ight h e gave his assent, and if anyon e else t o give a cup equally as good he giv e hi S ass e nt very quickly. N o wadays, It IS p al t of the trainin g of a recruit in the Police F orc e that he should know something about th e rendering of first aid. "

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by Dr. Pim would be treasured and thought of by the Police Force for 3 6 5 days in the year. The of training required for the winning of the cup entailed a great deal of sacrifice on the part of the. teams,_ but they gave their time willingly because it was 10 the lOterest of humanity,

Mr. D. Webster, Chie f Constable of Wolverhampton, proposed a vote of thanks to the Judges.

Dr. N. Corbet Fletcher, in reply, said he thought the t e sts were practical, and he congratulated the. teams on the ir excellent first aid, They had had a straIght and a clean fight.

A vote of thanks was also returned to the District Comp etition Secr e taries (th e Chief Constables of Preston, Tynemouth, Wakefield, Birmingham, Oxford, Ramsgate, Devon and Cardiff, and Inspector Butler of the Metropolitan Police ) , and the officers of the S.J.A B., who gave their services as st ewards,

Amongst those present were :-Sir William J oynsonHicks ( Home S t cretary ) M a jor General the Earl of Scarbro ug h (Sub -Prior of the Order), General Sir Aylmer Hunter -Weston (Chancellor of the Ord e r), Major -Gen e ral Sir Percival (Secretary -G eneral of the Order), Major Cohn McRa e ( K n ight of Justice ) , Lady Margaret McRae (L ady of Justic e ), Dr. F E. De Pim ( th e donor of the Chall e nge Cup), Li eut.Colonel F A. Brooks, M D. (Commissioner, P rince of Wales District, S ,J.A.B.), Mr. J. H. Burrell ( Home Offic e ), Colonel Turnbull (Comm ission e r of the C iLy of London Police), Maj:>r Tomlin (a Chief Constable of the Metropolitan Po lic e) the Chief Constables of Cambridgeshi re, L a ncashir e , Cardi ff, Wolverhampton and G reat Ya rmouth, and the following Members o f Parliam e nt : Sir Cl ement Kinloch-Cook, Ma j o r Hoare-B elisha, Mr. Jack Hayes, and Mr. Geo rge Thorn e.

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of instructions whereby the test became more real, and the opportunities of displaying practical methods more easy. The division of the introduction into "Picture of Test," II Staging of Test," and "Action of Test" proved most effective, especially in view of the splendid staging so admirably arranged by my co-organiser, Mr. Monteith. Recently there has been much talk in FIRST A m about faking of injuries, and yet many competitors failed to discover-until the yells of patient directed attention tothe simple fracture of _ tibia which, as my custom is, I bad simulated with piece of cork held in position by plaster. Indeed, some only" placed" the fracture after removal of clothing.

As for the individual test judged by myself, I utilised the excellent staging of team test and so was able to estimate more exactly the capabilities of competitors to render assistance in actual emergency. Time being I put up a simple and yet practical problem and I Imagined a lad falling outside front door of competitor's house during a heavy thunderstorm and sustaining a simple

Sir 'N. Joynson-Hicks presenting the Lancashire County Constabulary with the "P im " Challenge Cup.

generosity of Dr. F . de B. Pim, a veteran in the ambulance cause, a handsome challenge cup has been presented for annual competition amongst the members of the Police Forces of England and Wales, the first of such competitions being held on February 23rd at the Connaught Rooms, London, This was preceeded by eliminating competitions held in the various districts, in which 95 teams competed, leaving 9 teams to contest in the final.

The team test, which is give n below, is perhaps not up to the usual standard of the Brigade and railway finals, but considering the police have not had the wide experience of competition work that their Briga de friends have had, the test was straightforward, and one to gauge a good knowledge of first aid. The competition was staged in the now recognised orthodox manner, with scenery and effects, and all the teams gave a good display but it was evident by the results that the Blackburn team (Lancashire Constabulary), the winners of the trophy, have had considerably more experience than their The judges were Dr. N.

':ontinuing the Hom e Secretal y said : " I am President of the Safety First Associati on , and we do all we possibly can to teach t h e doctrine of safety first and of looking befo re you leap, b ut I am bound to that .the increasing compl exity of modern ltfe ing severity of modern traffic mak e s It d lm:ul t to keep down th e number of accid ents, Modern machinery also makes it difficult to prevent them, I think it is hig?ly deslrabl,e t.hat t h e Police Forces should be supreme In the orgamsatlOn an d administration of first aid."

" As a police force-an? almost _ a man , with so great a responSibIlity In the admlDlstratlOn of the Metropolitan Police, and in a lesser degr e e of th e whole force-it is not necessary for me to say how muc h you are trusted and how much you are believed in br. h is Maj esty's subj of all classes and all of politIc al opinion," he added. "Men, women and children all learned to look up to the Police Force as embodimen t of kindness and courtesy, and now they Will be the embodiment of first help too."

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Mr, J. A. Wilson, Chief C?nstable of Cardiff, In m.oving a vote of thanks to Dr. PIm on of t.he Pohce, said that cups were oftered for competitIon 10 thIS such as the Ascot Cup, the Waterloo Cup and th e English Cup. They were cups for a day, whereas the cup presented

We understand that th e Police Review has pr es ented a cup, f o r annual competition, to the runners up of this competition, They also entertained th e winning team and the runners up after the contest.

The Lancashire Constabulary Ambulance Team -winners of the National Police Ambulance Competition, In response to the Editor s request, I am happy to set out my comments on the tests prepared and judged by me in the Inter-Police Final. F irst, however, I would congratulate all teams on an excellent display, even if the standard was not as high as that established to -day after thirty years in the Inter-Railway Final. The winners secured 54 per cent. of total marks; but'they will do better with more e xperience. Indeed, several teams gave clear

Back row (left to right )-P.C. Davies (reserve), P.C. Kaylor and P.s:. Pratt. Middle row-D.P.C, Bridge, Supt. J. H. Cheal, P.S. Bryan (captam ), and P.C. Hope. Seated-W. Trubshaw, Esq., O.B.E. Constable of Lancashire) and C. E. Esq (Asst.-Chief Constable).

Trophies :- -Top centre, the" Plm" Pollee Trophy. Middle centre, the " Molloy " Cup. centre, the "Aykroyd " Shield. Left centre, the "William Clough " Shield, Right centre, the" Longsdon " Shield. The small Cup is the Divisional Trophy competed for annually by the members of the Blackburn HIgher Division of the Lancashire Constabulary.

proof of inexperience of competitions, as, for example, the leader who, without attempt at examination and with eyes fixed on patient's boots, demanded of me if there was any change in patient's condition. If my reply was that patient's boots looked very nice, that leader can have no cause for complaint. Again, if one competitor did make a vi:orous assault on my person as I was getting patient into correct position, I also made no complaint.

The stretcher test was a novelty in that within the limits of the Regulations of this Competition I tried to eliminate-and I could have completely eliminated-cards

fracture of collarbone. Realism demanded evidence of rain, and several competitors were badly caught on this point. Nevertheless I could not but admire the pertinacity of one competitor who refused to go within and persevered with treatment out in the rain until the scent sprays, worked by my admirable assistant Captain Goodley and myself, were empty!

In conclusion, I was glad to judge in the first Inter Police Final Competition, for which the trophy was generously supplied by a member of my own profession and I was pleased to be able to congratulat e all competing

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teams and to note the gesture of genuine approval with which at end of contest the competitors greeted our efforts to do our duty witbout fear or favour. I would, however, urge that competitions are useless unless the tests are practical and properly staged; and that, such being the case as in this Competition, the secret of success is to act and to treat the patient precisely as competitors would in actual emergency. To this was due the victory of the winning team, the L'lncashire Constabulary.

By DR. P. A. MANSFIELD.

TEST 1.

In this test the first aider was himself the pati:nt, with a service coat across the left wrist.

A garden fork was provided, but none of the entrants mad t! use of it, preferring to rely up ::m the pushed up coat sleeve and flexion of the elbow to hrenorrhage. This was in eVery case found to be effective, but later on targ e scence and blueness of the hand showed that temporary relaxation occurred, which would em barrass tr patment.

One or two did not think of the possibility of glasc;

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No one thought of shifting the patient from the gutter.

As regards after treatment, I had it in my mind in framing the Test that the patient was known to the P. C., in which case the question whether he should have been taken to hospital or home would be open to discussion.

TESTS III AND V.

Fortunately for the teams my original idea that the test should be done in the dark by lamplight was found to be impracticable.

The incident was that a burglar had somehow missed his wayan:i fell in through a conservatory roof. He was partially wounded and naturally reticient} hence was not loquacious.

Only one team tumbled to the idea that he was a burglar, and one and all treated him so tenderly that the ps.ti E. nt partly forgot his part and imagined he was dying. This was meant to be a test of method in exatnioatioo. The patient pointed (all too fully) to an undamag ed leg in the hope of beiog able later to make his escape bowever, he was nursed so closely that he did not have the ghost of a chance.

The Great Yarmouth Borough Police Team-Runners-up in the National Poiice Competition. Standing-P.C. Dawes, P.C. Box, S.C. Hacon (trainer ), P.C. Hogarth, .P.C. Reynolds. Sitting-Sergt. Packard

in the wound and bandaged tigbtly oVer it in a way which would h;l.Ve been impossible real life.

The treatment looked for was first elevation and digital compression of the brachial, followed by pressure up)n the handle of the fork whilst the wound was tended, glass removed, protected and blndaged. Then a tourniquet should have put in position and tbe hand sling rou nd the neck by the long ends of the wrist bandage.

TEST II.

The essence of Test II was the instant recognition that tbe patient was epileptic and prompt fixation of the damaged arm to his body whilst the cut head treated. In spite of the statement on the card that he was in strong convulsions this point was missed by all save one who thought of it after about 7 minutes.

The car driver should have been instructed to find the patient's house whilst the arm was first being fixed.

It was also fortunate for the team that no slips indicating ioj uries were concealed under his clothing, as nothing was moved so that several ioj urie3 might have been overboked, As it was the blndage secured just above the left elbow to simulate a di:;location was very nearly overlooked on one occasion.

This Test afforded many examples of how not to obtain information from the examin e r, an exceedingly difficult art which is usually not learned till several competitions ha,e been struggled through.

The actual examination of this patient as demonstrated by the teams would have revealed nothing even to a qualified doctor, limbs were hardly touched, no joints were moved and one lovely red dyed piece of wool in the patient's hair was overlooked by most of the teams. Evidently two cuts on the scalp were deemed enough and a third not dreamed of.

I have nothing to complain of as regards the actual

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first aid work done, all was quite correct, but teams have a lot to learn in tbe way of observatlOn and examination of the patient and mode of obtaining information from the f:X3.miner.

The position in which the teams were placed was as follows :-

I-Lancashire Constabulary

2-Great Yarmouth Borough Police

i-- West Sussex Constabulary

'4-Wolverhampton Borough P?l,ic.e

5-Metropolitan Police" T " DIVISion

6-Devon Constabulary

7-Cardiff City Police

8 -Scarborough Borough Police

9-I3arnsley Borough Police :.. Maximum mal ks obtamable = 485.

PICTURE O[ Tlt.ST (explained by Judge to Team )

Nos. 1 and 2, just off duty, are in the street with their backs towards an archway which leads to a block of workmen's flats. Nos 3 and 4 live in the last house of stre et and are due to leave for duty in half an hour. Hospital is goo yards away; and no ambulance is 4, as Team Captain, stores full ambulance equipment 10 hiS ho.use. There are no bystanders. If accident occurs render first ald. Time allowed, 20 minutes, beginning at the moment of the accident.

STA GIN G OF T EST (for information of Judge).

Surrounding-s .- Staging presents row of houses with ar.chway in centre. In last house a room is arranged, open to VIew of spectators, and containing bowl, water, havresac, s tretcher, etc. Telephone is on table. Card mdlcates way to hospital. .,

Patient.-Palm of right hand paInted red; piece ,of cork fixed on upper third of right tibia; forehead With blue pencil. Patient wears cap .. Push-cycle prOVided With brown paper in front wheel IndlcatlDg- smashed. OF TEST (starts when bearers in house )

Patient placed on cycle and at signal.from Judge pushed through archway. He IS nstructed to fall Immediately, and to lie on left side.

DETAILS OF TEST.

I mmediate action of bearers.

Prompt advance: leave as :

Test consciousness (replies Immediately )

Note colour of face ( pale ), breathing (shallow)

Test pulse .of skin (cold)

Ask if viSible bleeedmg ( palm nght-hand ) '-'

If any visible deformIty (none

Note bruise on forehead: ask If wound? ,)

Speak encouraging words to patient

Ask if in pain ( right leg and hand)

Ask if doctor ( none except at hospital )

Establish identity of patient (lives in flats)

Efficiency of summons to colleagues

Efficiency in sending for matenal if cycle all right (no; wheel broken)

Routine examination of patient.

Carefully turn patient on his back Loosen clothes freely; cover up warmly Commence with hand, then proceed to leg

Hand: Ask extent of wound (whol e palm)

Ask colour of blood (red); if spurts (no)

If wound dirty (yes ) ; if forei gn bodies ( no)

Exclude fracture of metacarpals (no)

Leg: Locate exact site of pain (upp er third )

Test for swelling and irregularity (mar ked)

For loss of power (c omplete); for wound (no)

Exclude fracture of fibula (not present)

Method of excluding injuries elsewhere

Head, spine, pelvis, ribs and limb (no ne)

Ask if further change in patient (no)

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Treatment of patient.

Hand: Sterilise own fingers carefully

Do not wash wound: iodine freely

Clean dry dressing; firm pad cotton-wool

Bandage firmly; apply large arm-sling

Leg : Bearer steadies limb. through o.ut

Do not expose: draw foot IOtO P05Ition

Apply splints outer and inner sides of leg

From above knee to beyond foot

Apply bandages above and below fracture

Immediately above knee; round both ankles

Control both knees with broad bandage

Ask again if any change (no) offer drink

Forehead: Apply cold water

Re-soak and re-apply every five mlDutes

Transport of patient.

Decide remove forthwith to hospital

Telephone detailed message to hospital

Place brvken cycle in some safe place

Preparing, testing and placing stretcher

Method of loading the stretcher

Adjustment of slings; lifting stretcher

Method of carrying and lowering stretcher

Change bearers once during march

The PoNce Review Cup. Presented to)he runners-up in the competition.

Care and observation during transit.

Report to doctor ( h.istory, Bruised forehead, SImple fracture tIbia

Wound of palm with capillary bleeding

Later arrange message to relatives

General smartness and co-operation of team INDIVIDUAL TEST.

No. I.-You are chasing a suspect when you put your left hand (right, if competitor is left-hand ed) through a glass door, cutting it severely across .the wnst. You have two bandages in your pOCKets. There IS no one about. Treat the injury. ." h

Time allowed, 10 mmutes, begmnlDg w en you receive this card.

Elevate arm at once

Grasp brachial artery... ..:

Look about for means of compresslOg whilst you get out your bandages (garden fork at Kneel close to fork and lean arm on It

If properly done h rem orrhage ceases

Get out bandages...

Use clean one to mop wound

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(captain), Mr. Ben Smith (Chief Constable ), P.C. Kent.

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Examine wound for foreign bodies (a piece of glass seen in the wound 2

Remove glass, covering fingers with clean bandage 4

Take bandage and tie knot in it , 4

Apply round upper arm and tighten... 4

Is haemorrhage controlled? (i f pressure is efficient judge will reply "Yes") ...... 4

Piece of clean paper from pocket-book or inside of envelope over wound...

Bandage over wound tightly

Leaving in pos i tion

Knot ends of bandage round wrist and pass loop over head to act as sling 4

Realising that left hand is

Extra efficiency marks

No. 2.- You are talking with a man in the street wh en he suddenly spins round and falls against a passing car, which cuts his head above tbe temple and passes over hIS right arm.

The car stops and the driver ( who knows no first aid) comes to your assistance. There are no other bystanders. The man is lying on his back in the gutt er , and is being convulsed.

A first-aid haversac is at hand. Render first aid.

Time allowed, 10 minutes, beginning when you receive this card.

Recognition that man is suffering from epilepsy 6

Instruct driver to loosen clothing, neck, chest, waist 3

And support patient's head 1

Rapidly examine right arm. ( There is a fracture of the shah ) 2

Bandage arm, including hand, to body, broad bandage... ..j.

Whilst doing this instruct driver to put padded stick between patient' s jaws 2

Taking care that the tongue does not get caught

Fix witb string

Also pads into palms of hands 2

Attend to scalp wound Iodine own fingers 2

Mop wound clean. Iodine edges. Clean dressing 3

Inquiry as to haemorrhage. ( H ce morrhage is severe) -+

Is there a fracture ? (No) 2

Get driver to press on the dllessing 2

Whilst you make ring pad 2

Apply over dressing ; narrow fold bandage. 2

Get splints reldy

U ndo temporary bandage. Instruct driver to steady arm 2

Apply and secur e splints; I (above) 2 (below) 2

Apply sling to arm ( preferably St. John) and broad fold bandage round chest

Cover patient

Carefully examine for further injuri es. ( No other injuries) 4 I n quir y as to conv'Jlsions. ( Convuls ions by now probably, if not quite, finished, and patient is sleepy)

Get driver to help pltient into car

Take patient to his home

On arrival at patient s horne, allay fears and arrange for bed or couch to be got ready

Inquire as to frequency of fits and hkelihooa of second attack

Instructions to notify doctor

Extra e ffici ency marks 7

Nos. 3 and 5.-Late at night you two are talking together

when you hear a tremendous crash and sound of broken glass in the garden of a house nearby. Y I)U hurry into the garden and find in the conservatory a man sitting on the flo or in a litter of glass and flower-pots. You have no first aid material with you but all requisites are at the police station, which is only 100 yards away There is a cold water tap in the conservatory. Render first aid.

Time allowed, 10 minutes, beginning when you receive this card.

One competitor goes off to the station to get first aid material (is away two minutes)

The other competitor qu est ions man, but can get no answer (conclude he is winded or shamming)

The man points to left leS"l the trousers are seen to be badly torn.

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Examine left leg, patella, shin, ankle, foot ( no apparent injury )

Secure door, or patient's feet : knot under feet 4 No. I returns.

Examine for other injuries; head (severe cuts )

Neck,2 collarbones, 2 scapul cc ( no apparent injury)

Right arm; shoulder joint, humerus, elbow joint, forearm hand (no apparent injury)

Left arm shoulder joint, humerus, elbow joi nt ( lump found at elbow)

Forearm, hand (no apparent injuryj

Examine elbow carefully (dislocation)

Apply cold wet compress; triangular bandage

Broad arm sling

Put coat over shoulders

Open waistcoat; examine ribs, abdomen, pelvis

thighs, right knee, shin, ankle, foot

St. John J\mbulance Srigade. Brigade Appointments, Etc.

FEBRUAR Y, 192 8

The Sub-Prior, acting on behalf of H. RH. the Grand Prior., who is absent abroad, has approved of the following appomtment :-

William Edward Audland, "\I.B. E .\ ;\f.R.C.S., to be County Commiss io ner for the County of Oxford, 17.2.28

The Acting Chie f Commissioner has sanctioned the following appointments, promotions, transfers and resignations :-

TO BE DISTRICT OFFICER.

NO. 4 - During a heavy thunderstorm you ar e at ho me and are slttin6' in your own front room . You hear someone fall outside in the street and, in spite of the no is e of the rain , you at once realise that a boy is crying. Render first aid.

T ime allowed, 6 minutes, when you re c e iv e this card.

otes (or Judge.

Utilise staging of Stret cher Test for room. PrOVIde scent spray with which spray competitor continuously while in str ee t Place umbrella prominently in room

Boy wearing overcoat is standing up. He is supportin g h is ri g- ht elbow with hIS left hand; and his head IS turne d towards his ri gh t sl:oulder. Instruct h im to keep up position and place his bag beside him.

Card of instructions is given to competitnr with in hou"e

Competitor's own doctor passes house one minute before time is call ed.

I mmediate action. I mmediately protect self with umbrella

No. 5 DI STRICT.

Corps Officer FranCIS Frederick Gibson, Connty of Lincoln, 2-+.2.28

No. ]0 Dn l SION.

Corps Supt. Frederick Ernest Nethercoat, County o f Suffolk, 28228

Ambula n ce Officer John Ernest Death, County of Suftolk, 28.2.28

TO BE LADY DISTRICT OFFICER..

NO.5 DI STR ICT.

Lady DIVIsional Supt. Henrietta Lambert, County of Lincoln, ..j..2.28

TO BE OORPS SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Divisional Supt. Cecil Heygate V ernon, M.A.,ilr.n ,F.R.C.S.E., Bournemouth Corps, 192.2 8

NO.5 DISTRICT

Corps Officer Will iam Thomas Hughes, Stoke -on- Trent Corps, 24 2.28

DIvisional Supt. Frank W iddup, Barnoldswick Corps, 3,2.28

NO.9 DI STRICT .

Divisional Supt. Arnold Wheatley, Totnes and District Corps 15 . 2 28

TO BE LADY CORPS SUPT.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

clavicle)

ExamlOe for irregularity ( well marked)

For loss of power ( partial ), for wound (no)

Decide simple fracture right clavicle

Ask boy if any pain elsewhere (no)

Rapidly exclude further injuries (none )

Treatment of patient.

Remove boy s overcoat with great care

Loosen clothes; remove coat ; relax brace.

Make large pad and insert in ax illa

Bend forearm ; keep shoulder well back

Support limb ; St. John sling

Tightly secure limb with broad bandage

Test pulse; tighten up sling if necessary

Place on couch: cover up warmly 2

Offer hot drink ; smelling salts to nose

Decide wait till thunderstorm abates 2

And then to remove patient to hospital 1

Judge. -" Your doctor is passing house."

4

8

Quickly summon doctor; inv ite within... 2

Report to doctor ask for instructions 2

When corresponding with Advertisers please mention II Pint Aid

Lady Supt. Florinda Hayes, Bournemouth Corps, 19.2.28

TO BE CORPS OFFIOER.

NO.5 DI STR ICT.

Divisional Supt. Ernest Purdy, Staveley Corps, 17.2.28

TO "BE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.

No. I DISTRICT.

Saul ,Gordon, M.R.C S., L.RC.P , L im ehouse Nursing DiviSIOn, I.2 28

Winifred Marion Gray, M.D , Kensington Nursing Division 282 .28 '

Jo hn Jones, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P ., 196 South Met, Gas Co. Corps, 28. I. 28

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Con?er Lysaght, M.R.C.S., L.RC.P., Lysaght DiviSIOn, Bristol Corps, 10 2 28 NO.3 ( EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Stuart, M.RC.S., L.R.C.P., Bedford Town DIvIsIon, 28 I.28

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Mather, M.B., Ch.B , D.P.H Warrington H Q. ' s DiviSIOn, Warrington Corps, 30 I 28

Jeremiah Coakley, :\1. B., Ch.B., Ardwick Division, Manchester and Salford Corps, 3I.I.28

John Lawrenc.e pooley, M .B. , B Ch., B.A.O., B.Se., Askam and Ireleth DIVISion, 13 2.2 8

James Ad.am M.B., Ch.B , Tott ington Ambulance and NurSing DIVISIons, 27.2.28

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Major Samuel Sowray Greaves, D S.O, M.C., M.RC.S., I:.R.C.P , Wakefield Nursing Division, 24 2.28 Frost, M.B., B.Ch., Shipley ursing Division, Shipley Corps, 24 .2.28

Rober! Pritchard, M.B., B.Cb., B.A.O B A., Ashley DIVISIon, Bradford Corps, 24'2 28

Capt. Fisher, M.RC,S., Skipton L.M. & S R DIVISIOn, KeIghley Corps, 242.28

No. 6 DISTRICT.

Matthew Hunter) M.B., Ch.B., Chilton Colliery, 28.I.28

NO.8 DISTRICT.

Octaria Wilbe.rforce, M.R.C.S , L.R.C.P., Preston NurslDg DI.vlslon, Brighton and Hove Corps, 22 .1. 28

Capt. E. A. ChJ!l, O.B.E., MD., F.RC.S., Hastings D ivision 23 2 2 8

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Trevor Meyrick Preece M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P , City of Exeter Division, 16.2_28

Lionel Richard Gethio De Glanv ille, M. RC.S., L.RC.P., Exmouth Division, 18.2 28

No. II DISTRICT.

HugBh (\.klelxander Dunlop, M B., B.S., M.RC.S., L.R.C.P" riC ayers Arms Division, 22.2 .28

TO BE DIVISIONAL SUPT.

No. I DISTRICT.

Ambnlance Officer Frank Edward Stallard, St. John's Gate Division, 6. 2.28

NO·3 ( EASTERN ) DISTRICT.

Ambulance Officer Thomas Edward Pope Finedon Division, Wellingborough Corps, 6 I.28

NO.3 ( WE STERN) DIS TRI CT.

Ambul a nce Edward Pane, Curzon Street L.:'-.I. & S.l<.. DIVISIon, Birmingham Corps, r I.2.28

David Pro witte Deakin, King's Heath Dlv;slOn, BlrmlDgbam Corps, 11.2.28

Ambulance Officer John Mowe, New Street Division, Birmingham Corps, 11.2.22

No. -l- DISTRICT.

Capt. William Cartwright, M.C., Hindley Division, 7.2,28

Edward Walter 'Warren, Crosfield Division, Warrington Corps, 242 28

George Bllsillie, i\I. B ., Ch B ., Kendal D ivi sion, 23 28

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Joseph Dearden, Armthorpe Division, 17.2.28 No.6 DISTRICT.

Offi cer Ernest Edward Eggleton, Central DivislOn, Hull Corps, 2 I. I. 28

SIdney Douglas Thorpe, Chilton Colliery Division, I I.2 28 NO. 8 DISTRICT.

George Walter Tombs, Farningham Div ision, 1012.27 NO.9 DISTRICT.

Frederick Charles Cann, Pendeen Division, 1.1.28

TO BE LADY DIVISIONAL SUPT. NO.4 DISTRICT.

Nora Annie Billington, Macclesfield Nursing D ivision, 21.2.28 NO.5 DISTRICT.

Jane Headingley Nurs Ing D ivision, 17.2.28

Mddred Ethel MartID, Wakefield Nursing Division, 2-+ :u8

TO BE AMBULANCE OFFIOER. No. I DISTRICT.

Francis Alexander Seth Baird, Grays Division 22.2.28

J oho Ernest Dane, Croydon D iyi sion, 1.3. 2 8 No. 2 DISTRICT.

Henry George Hoddle, Olney Division, 7.228

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NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT, James Herbert Harris. City of Coventry DIvIsion, Warwickshire Corps, 25. 2 28

Edward Bond, Malvern DIvIsIOn, 13 2 28

William Osborne Thorpe, Malvern DIvIsIOn, Arthur Henry Booth, Foleshill and Longford DIvIsion, Warwickshire Corps, 25 2 28

N o. DISTRICT.

Albert Williams, Shelton, Iron, Steel and Coal Co. DIvIsion, Hanley and District Corps, 3. 2 28

Albert Bedford, Askern Divisi.on, MaID Corps, 17. 2 28

George Barber, Markham .DIVISion, 17.2.28

Alfred Barlow, Armthorpe DIVISion, 17 228

Frederick Milner McEvoy, Huddersfield Railway Division, 2 4. 28

No.6 DISTRICT.

John Croft, Chilton Colliery Division, 21.2.26

NO.9 DISTRICT.

John Kevern, Pendeen 1.2.28

Leslie.R0we, DIVISion, 8.2.28

William Weeks, Exmouth Police and F ire Brigade Division 16.2.28

Ernest Paddock, Parkstone DIVISion, 3.3. 28 .

TO BE NURSING OFFIOER.

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Elizabeth Nichol Watson, Wakefield NurslDg DIVISion, 24. 2 28

TO BE LADY AMBULANOE OFFIOER.

No. DISTRICT.

Miriam Harding, Purley Oak Nursing Division, 24. 2 28

NO.3 (WESTEltN) DISTRICT.

Lilian Gertrude De d icoat, Telson NursIDg DIVISion, Blrmmgham J ursing Corps, 16.2.2 8

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Mary Hilder Kenyon, Lytham St. Annes NurslDg DIVISion, 3 11.27 8

Nellie Dixon, Lytbam St. Annes NursIDg DIVISion, 30 1.2

NO.5 DISTRICT. .'

Elsie Edis, Mansfield Borough 17. 2 28

Beatrice Mary Glover, .N.U:SlDg DIVISion, 27.1.28

Cissie Lee Dewsbury NurslDg Dlvlslon, 24 2 28

Florrie Batley Nursing 1)iyision! 2.28

Jane Batley

Marjone Ellen BrIggs, Wakefield ursIDg 2:2.8

Helen Barbara Howard Hall, Wakefield Nursmg DIVISion, 24 2 28

NO.9 DISTRICT. .,

Laura Letitia Northey, Kenwyn NurslDg DIVISion

Elsie Mary Firth, Penzance Nursing Division, 25. 2 28

TO BE OFFIOER.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Fredereick A. Shelton, Newport Pagnall Division, 7. 22 8

No.8 DISTRICT.

John Hanks Day, Maidstone Division, 6.2.28

NO.9 DISTRICT.

George Henry Rendell, Exmouth Police and Fire Brigade Division, 16.2 28

TO BE OORPS SERGEANT MAJOR.

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Charles Vincent, City of Bristol Corps, 24. 2 28

TO BE OADET SUPT.

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Cadet Officer Herbert Langmaid, City of Exeter Division, 6.2.28

TO BE CADET OFFIOER.

No. 3 (EASTERN) DISTRICT.

Charles John Robert Moy, Irthlingborough Cadet Division, 6.1.28

NO.3 (WESTERN) DISTRICT.

John Thomas Hirons, Foleshill and Longford Cadet Division, 28.2.28

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NO.9 DISTRICT.

Arthur Reynolds, Pendeen Cadet DIVISion, 1.228

TRANSFERRED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Supt. T. H. Tomlinson, Barnton Division to Thornton and Cleveleys Division, supernumerary to establishment, 24 2 28

TRANSFERRED TO THE BRIGADE RESERVE.

No. I DISTRICT.

Supt. H. K. Blake, Harrow and Wealdstone DIVISion, 29 2 1 8

NO.2 DISTRICT.

Supt. F. G. Warwick, Bath City Division, 17. 2 2 8

NO.3 (WESTER T ) DISTRICT.

Supt. W. D. C Craven, Bearwood Division, Birmingha m Corps, 7.3. 28

No. 5 DISTRICT.

Lady Ambulance Officer L. E. Charlesworth, Horbury ursin g Division, 21.2. :28

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Nursing Officer G. A. Brightwell, Withernsea Nursing Div ision, 17. 1.28

RESIGNATIONS ACOEPTED WITH REGRET.

No. I DISTRICT

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs. Jones, Limehouse Nursin g Division, 21.2 28

Lady Ambulance Officer Mrs M c Kay, Southend ' urs in g Div ision, 2.3 28

NO 2 DISTRICT Corps Sergt.-l\1ajor A. W. LeWIS, C i ty of Bristol Corp s, 17. 2 • 28

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Supt. A. E . Hodkinson, Hindley Division, ] 0 1 28

Lady Supt. A. Nutter, Brierfield Nursing Div iSIOn , 27. 22 8

No. 5 DISTRICT

Supt. D. France, Ravensthorpe Division, Dewsbury Corp s, 21.228

Nursing Officer M. Sendell, Lincoln NurslOg Division, 27 1 2

Lady Cadet Offi c er Dor is Bl a des, LlOcoln Cadet Division, 27. 2.28

Corps Officer C. W Hudson, Staveley Corps, Nursing Officer E. \Vhltton, Askern Nursing DIVISion, 2 7' 7 2

Lady Supt. M. Barradough, Dewsbury Nursmg DIVIS o n, 282 .28

NO.7 DISTRICT.

County Surgeon G. Mackie, County of Salop, 93 18

Corps Supt. W. Swire, Shrewsbury Corps, 9 3 28

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Divisional Surgeon W. E. Reynolds, Tunbridge Wells Div ision, 22. 2 28

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Supt. F. C. Hendy, Tavistock Division, 9 2 28

DIVISIONS REGISTERED.

NO.4 DISTRICT.

Sabden Ambulance Division, 25 2 . 28

Equitable Nursing Division, 22 2 28

Rowrah Ambulance Division, 30 1.28

NO.5 DISTRICT.

Edenthorpe Ambulance 17. 2 28

Thorne Colliery Ambulance DlVlslOn, 17.2. 2 8

Gainsborough Nursing Division, Barnoldswick " B" Ambulance DIVISion, 3 2 28

NO.6 DISTRICT.

Chilton Colliery Ambulance Division, 21.1.28

NO.7 DISTRICT.

Shrewsbury Railway Division, 5. 2 28

No. 8 DISTRICT.

Worthing Nursing Division, 28 2.28

NO.9 DISTRICT.

Harbourne Ambulance Division, 11.2.28

March, 1928. -FIRST

No. 10 DISTRICT.

Welwyn Garden City Section, 28 2.28

CADET DIVISIONS .REGISTERED.

NO.5 DISTRICT. Long Eaton Cadet Ambulance Division, r 52.28 CORPS REGISTERED.

NO.9 DISTRICT. Totnes and District Corps, 12.2.28 DIVISIONS RE-N AMEr.

No. I DISTRICT

No. 24 (Lambert) Division re-named No. 24 Tewington St. Andrews Division, 242 28

No.6 DISfRICT. Spring well Colliery Division re·named Springwell and Washington Division, 9328

P. S. WILKINSON (Major-General), Acting Chief Commissioner.

l!:tx GranO pnory of cd I.be bospltaI 01 St. John of til me St. John Bmbu[ance :fl3rigabe,

I'RINCE Of WALES'S OlSTRKT

SUNDAY DUTY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

A pril 1St, " 8 th JJ 15 th " 22nd " 29 th

APRIL, 1928 No D ivision, Acton. ,,45 " North Camberwell. ,, 46 " Ilford " 4 7 L.B. & S.C.R., \VIllow Walk. " 49 Erith and District.

Duty from 2.30 p.m. to 8. p.m. Key from St. J obn's Gate at 2 p.m.

TIlE ANNUAL I:\,!:>PECTION.

Officers and members 10 charge of D ivisions are reminded that the Annual Inspection of the No Pnnce of Wales District will be held on Saturday, June 9 th next; H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught will inspect the parade. The Commissioner hopes that officers and members in charge of Divisions, both Ambulance and Nursing, will get as many members as possible to attend the parade.

Further particulars will be sent out later.

PUBLIC DUTY.

The desires to take this opportunity of thanking all Divisions for their splendid support on the occasion of Public Duties.

On many occasions instructions have to be sent at short notice, and the Commissioner greatly appreciates the help rendered by officers and rank and file.

DISTRICT COMPETITIO S.

The Final District Competitions will be held at the Regent Street Polytechnic on Saturday, March 31st, commencing at 3 p.m.

All members of No. I District are cordielly invited, ticket of admission is not necessary.

BUGLE BA.ND

The Headquarters Band will meet at the Church House for practice (opposite District Headquarters) on alternate Fridays at 7-45 p.m.

The next practice will be held on March 23rd. Recruits are urgently needed for the Band. An efficient member of any Division may, on receiving permission from his Superintendent, join. All applications should be made to the Band President, Captain L. L. Franks, at District Headquarters.

(Signed) FRANCIS A. BROOKS, M.D. (Lt.-Col.). Commz'sst'oner.

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No.2 St. John'S Gate Nursing Division has received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Gent who joined this Division in June, 1893·

Mrs. Gent was appointed Lady Secretary in 1906 and was an indefatigable worker and those who were co-workers with her in those early days will well remember her kindly ways of service for the welfare of her Division.

LDIEHOUSE.-On Saturday evening, February 18tb, the Nursing Division held a social and dance at St. James's Schools, Ratcliffe, under the supervision of Lady Divisional Supt. Miss A. M. Cook. The Division was honoured by the presence of the Commissioner, Lieut.-Col. F. A. Brooks, Assistant Commissioner Dr J. W. Kendall, and Lady District Officer Miss Curtis.

Various items were rendered, and during the evening the Commissioner presented the awards. All members of the Division worked hard to make the social a success and the evening ended with excellent results.

No. 55 (SOUTHALL) DIVISION.-As mentioned in our last issue the Maypole Dairy have placed at the disposal of tbe Division, their old pumping station, rent free to convert into a first aid dressing station and medical comforts depot. The building, which is of brick, is 29 ft. 6 in. by 25 ft. 6 in., stands in its own grounds, which are la id out with flower beds, etc., and has the appearance of a bungalow, and is an ideal building for such a purpose. The interior is being fitted with partitions, cupboards, etc., this work being undertaken by the voluntary work of the ambulance men in their spare time. The administration of the first aid work w ill be under Supt. Taylor and the medical comforts depot under Lady Supt. Miss Lewis. The Maypole Company have arranged for electric light and water supply, and the District Council bas also given a cheque for £50 towardc; the cost of paintmg, decorating or any other expense which may be necessary. A General Purposes Committee hac; been formed from members of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions, with Dr. C. W. Seccombe cbairman, Dr A. B. Brook treasurer, and Ambulance Officer King as secretary.

In aid of the equipment fund for this public first aid dressing station, the Exploders Concert Party (Sutton Gas \Vorks Sport and Social Club ) gave a first·class concert at the Holy Trinity Hall to a full house. The Gas Light and Coke Complny's Southall Works Prize Band gave selections from 7.30 to 8 o clock, and again during the interval.

Mr. F. W. Moss, J.P., Chairman of tbe Council, directed the programme, which was well carried through, both individually and collectively, by the Exploders.

No. 2 District.

The competition for the" Oxo" challenge cup w ill be held In the Tonman Mosley Schools, Slough, on Saturday, April 14th, commencing at 2 p.m.

Many entries are expected for this cup, which is one of the finest competed for annually in the country. The winners of the" Oxo)} cup will represent No.2 District in the Brigade Finals to be held in London on Friday, May lIth.

No. 4 District.

BARROW-iN-FuRNESS.-Two members of this Division were recently going on duty at a football match wben a lady called them to see if they could do anything for ber dog which had a cut paw, and bleeding very badly. They promptly rendered "first aid " to the animal, cleaned up the kitchen, then went and bought a muzzle to stop the dog tearing off the dressing.

The owner afterwards wrote as follows :-

"Will you please accept a small gift for kindness shown to me by your men. I don't know their names, but tbey were at Hollier·street Football and I called them in. My dog had cut his foot very badly, and their kindness will always be remembered by me."

No. 5 District.

WARSOP.-Some Lto members and friends of the Warsop Colliery Division assembled in the Warsop Vale Schools, on

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February 25th for their annual presentation. The secretary, Staff-Sergt. A. Holmes, with a committee of ladies provided an excellent tea, which was thoroughly enjoyed, consequently, an exceilent programme provided by the following : _,I Stainless Stephen '" who literally brought down the house with his sallies, Miss Storey, soprano, Mr. A. Rose, baritone, and Mr. J. Witham, tenor, all rendered their various items in excellent style. Corps Supt. J. Hunter kindly attended and con!!ratulated the brigade upon their excellent ga thering and upon the efficiency of the Djvision. Thanking the officers and men for all they were doing in furthering the cause of St. J ohn. Div. Supt. R. Ringham occupied the chair, and secretary Staff-Sergt. A. Holmes was largely responsibie for the arrangements.

MANSFIl£LD.-A large company of officers. non -c ommissioned officers and members and friends of the Borough Division assembled at the fifth annual dinner held at the Swan Hotel, Mansfield, last month. A very enjoyable evening was spent, the speeches being interspersed with a musical programme provided by the Crown Farm Quartette Party. The gathering was presided over by Divisional Surgeon A. Ie Touche Darley, R.N who was supported by the Mayor (Ald. T. Smith, J.P. ). Mr. F. B. Varley, M.P., the Rev. C. Leeper, M.A. (Vicar of St. Mark's Church, Mansfield), Assistant Commissioner H. E. Else, Assistant Commissioner A. B. Gibson, Divisional Supt. G. E. Hardy, etc.

No. 6 District.

NEWC ASTLE-ON-TYNE.-On Sunday, 4t h March, at

I a.m., a church parade of the Corp3 was held at the Salvat ion Army Headquarters, the C it y Temple, Westgateroad, where a service was conducted by Co!. Gilks of the Salvation Army. In his addreSS Col. Gilks took as his subject " The Helping Hand," illustrating h is remarks with examples from Scripture, the Salvat;on Army, and the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The parade, which was in charg e of Corps Supt. H. S. Grace, was welcomed by Col. Gilks and other officers of the Salvation Army, who had very klDdly provided the ir sil ver blDd to lead the paraie to and from the City Temple.

No. 8 District.

The total strength of the D istrict has increased 332 during the year ended December 3[st, 1927.

7,503 cases of accident were attended by the Brigade in Kent, Surrey and Sussex durin;:!' 19!7.

There are 27 ambulan c es being operated by No.8 District. These am'uulances removed ]0,0 77 patients and travelled 110,349 miles during last year.

The gross receIpts of 10 Flag Days held by No.8 units amounted to £917 23. 63.

Dodding Division was the first un it in the Br igad e to take out a policy under the new Insurance scheme. Insurance Policies must be produced with other records and books on the occasion of the Annual Inspection.

The District Staff and Judges will be tbe guests at luncheon of the Ramsgate Rotary Club on the occasion of the County of Kent competitions, which are to be held on Wednesday, March 21St.

The Commissioner has accepted the invitation to address the Club on the work of the St. John Am bulance Brigade.

The County of Surrey competitions were held on March 3rd last, and resulted in the following teams securing trophies :-

Ambulance teams: The" Onslow" cup, Guildford Railway Division; the" Martin- Williamson" cup, Guildford Division.

Nursing teams: The" Onslow" cup, Guildford N ursing Division ; the" Ethel Deane II cup, Redhtl1 and Reigate Nursing Division.

Dr. S. Blackman (H a ckney), Capt. A. B. Leahey (Cricklewood), Dr. White Knox ( Horseferry ), Capt. S. Ch ill (Hastings), Dr. Helen Keiller ( London Bridge), Dr. F. Cozens ( Herne

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Bay), and Mrs. Falwasser, Lady District Supt., acted as judges.

The efficient manner in wh ic h the judging was arrived at was most praiseworthy, and the teams highly appreciated their work.

The organisation and arrangements for the competitions were made by District Officer G. Heldon and Corps Supt. J. Lambert, of the Guildford Corps.

Mrs. Falwasser and Lady Knnwles successfully organised the Nursing portion of the competitions.

The smoothness with which the competitions were run and the happiness of the teams and visitors was entirely due to the painstaking efforts of these officers to leave no stone unturned to make the day a great success.

Judges, staff and teams were the guest of the Guildford Corps at lunch and tea. At the luncheon the Commissioner took the chair, and was supported by the Mayor and Mayoress Lord and Lady Onslow, Lady Knowles, Capt F. Street, and Mr. Heesman.

The Mayor, during a short speech, remarked that the Brigade should have every pOSSible assistance from the publ ic authorities, and during his year of office he would give them every possible support in his p ow er.

Lady Onslow presented the cups and prizes after havin g witnessed a "march past" of teams Lord Onslow presented Corps Officer B. \Vells with the Service Medal of the Order and two Service Medal Bars. This presentation took place on the 30 th anniversary of hiS jo ;ning the Brigade.

T UNBRIDGE \VELLS.-Greater municipal recognition was pleaded for at the annual dinner of the Tunbridge Wells Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at Carpenter's Restaurant th is month. Dr. W. E R eynolds (Div.sional Hon. Surgeon), presided, and was supported by the ':\Iayor (Coun. cillor S. Parsonage, J.P .), Deputy Mayor (A lderman C. E. Westbrook, J .P. , Lt. - Col. C. B. Palmer, c.nE. ( Knight of Justi c e of the Order of St. Joh n ), Mr. H. J. Wriggles\\orth, (Ac ting D is tri ct Secretary ), the Chief Constable (Mr. Guy Carlton), Div!. Supt. H. G. Whibley and I\1r. J. J. Webb (S ecretary, General Hospital). The g ener al arrangements were ex cell ently made by Corporal C. Barefield ( Divisional Secretary Sergt. Billenness submitted that of the "Order oJ St. John of Jerusalem. "

Lt -C ol. Palmer, in respons(', said that from his experien ce of the work in the North of England he knew the world of the the (( old brigade." The Ambulance Brigade was, he thought, the mainstay of the Order, which was the gr eatest and oldest in the world. Wherever the l3ritish flag flew there was to be found the fellowship of the Order and St. John Ambulance Divisions actively work ing. The work of the Brigade was becom ing more and more appreciated by public authorities. He urged members to put their hearts ID the work and to strive for greater efficien cy.

Mr. H. J. Wri ggl esworth, toasting success to the Tunbridge Wells Div isio n, said it was the second oldest in the British Empire. To shew the growth of the ambulance work he mentioned that since 1888 the number of Di v isions had increased from 44 to 1,600. No town was really complete without its own St. John Ambulance Divis io n. Towns provided headqualters and equipment for their Fire Brigades. If such proviSion was warranted for the protection of bricks and mortar, how much more necessary it was for the protection of life. He hoped that Tunbridge Wells would provide the Brigade with headquarters so that its me:nbers could the better succour the sick and suffering. During last year the local Brigade dealt with 127 cases of accidents, and also dealt with 700 ambulance removal cases, the mileage covered being 7,463. The members of Brigade gave up their leisure freely to the work and had a right to look to the support of the public they served.

.Supt. H. G. Whibley, in reply, said that, after hearing the of the w.ork, no one c.o.uld fail to be strongly impressed the necessity for recognitIOn of the Brigade by the Borough Itself. :-vas persona lly very proud to have been promoted to the pOSitIOn of Super:ntendent of such a fine Division.

SITTIN GBOU RN E .-Loss of a Hand.-A serious acciden

March , 1928. -FIRST recently befel Miss Ellen Lumby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lumby, of 6, St. Paul's-street, Milton Regis. Ii appears that the girl, who had only been employed by M essrs. Wills & Packham, Ltd ., for a week, was working at a brick moulding machine belonging to the firm, when it is stated that the press cam e down and caught her left hand, severely crushing it. First aid was quickly rendered, while Dr. J. S. Clark and the Sittingbourne St. John Ambulance were summoned. Miss Lumby was conveyed in the ambulance to her home, and from there, on the advice of Dr. Clark, she was removed to St. Bartholomews's Hosp ital, Rochester, where it was found necessary to amputate the hand the same night.

EA STBOURNE.- ine workmates on the Southern Railway, where he was employed as a platelayer, formed part of the cortege at the funeral at Ocklynge of Mr. J obn Fry, of Victoriagardens, the motor cyclist who died after colliding with a motor 'bus. Leading the procession were about 30 men of the Eastbourne Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade under Supt. F. E. Clothier, and members of the British Red Cross (S ussex IS ), under Mr. H J. Coplestone, with both of which organisations Mr. Fry had been associated for some years. The coffin was draped with the Brigade flag, and on this reposed Mr. Fry's cap, belt and pou c h.

DODDlN GTON.- A highly successful whist drive and dance took place at the Chequers Hall on the 28th February, under the auspices of the Doddington Division. About 160 people were present, and popular music was played by Palmer's orchestra. Divisional Supt. B. T. Beaumont was M.C. for tbe whist, and Corporal J. Baker acted in a sin·ilar capacity for the dancing.

- The Mar ine Gardens Pavilion was crowded on Thursday evening, when an excellent entertainment was given by the dancing pupils of Miss _ Torita Glenore. It was in aid of the Folkestone men's Divis ion of the St. John Ambulance.

During tlte iI:terval, the Mayor ( Alderman R. G. Wood), together with Sir Leslie Probyn (C hairman of the Royal VIC tor ia Hospital), Mr. F. Seager, Mr. J. Bolton (t he Supt. of the Division ), and others connect'!d with the St. John Ambulance Brigade, came on to the stage, and there was brief speechmaklDg.

No. 10 District.

SH ER [N GHAi\L- Although only just over eight months have passed sinc'! the Division was regi5tered) a cons iderable amount of good servi c e has been rendered to members of the public ( two cases of which might easily have proved fatal ) Several patients have been removed to hospitals or their homes, assisted by the motor ambulance of the Cromer Div ision.

BEC CLES .-Thls Division has just issued its first annual report. Just over a year ago a First Aid class was held, largely owing to the efforts of 1\lr. Watts, Inspector Howe, the NorW£cll lJIercury (which latter in leading articles strongly pressed the necessity for an ambulanc e unit in Beccles), and the Y.M. C.A, which offered facilities.

Dr. Helsham gave the lectures, Supt. Taylor from Lowestoft helped, and 22 candidates presented themselves, all of whom gained Certificates. Later, at a meeting at the Y.M.C.A. with the Mayor of Beccles in the chair a Division was formed with Dr. Helsham as Divisional Surgeon and Dr. Watts as Supt. Stretcher drill formed the main work during the summer, thanks being due to ambulance Officer Pretty, who came over from Lowestoft to instruct. Later a Cadet Corps was formed, 40 lads being in training.

At Easter and Whitsun the Di visi on turned out on Road Patrol, and they also did sundry other public duties besides rendering first aid in 25 recorded C:lses. V ery friendly relations have been established with Lowestoft Di visio n-a joi nt inspection having taken place at Lowestoft.

The Beccles Division is still without uniform, but it is hoped that when the Becc1es public realise the value of having

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this trained body in their town that necessary support will be forthcoming.

A Nursing Div ision is also in course of being formed. Home Nursing lectures have been given by Sister Dalton of the Beccles Htspital; 15 successfully passed the examination. A First Aid c:lass by Dr. Helsham is now in progress.

At the annual meeting on January 23rd Supt. Taylor ( Lowestoft ) was presented with a leather case and hair brushes as a small token of the Becc1es Division s apreciation of his valuabl e services to it during its first year of work.

No. 1 I (S.E. «C.R.) District.

Aldershot Division annual meeting listened to an excellent report of the year's work. Outstand ing features were the attendance at the Aldershot Military Tatoo, no less than 240 hours of duty being perbrmed. The Farnboro' U.D.C. Ambulance has also been manned and a large number of patients moved.. Commissioner B. Hemphrey, M.B.E., S B., paid a tribute to the general work of the various sections of the Division.

High praise is due to Ambulance Officer Twidle for the admirable report presented at the Addiscombe Division annual meeting. It revealed a membership of nearly one hundred. A large amount of public duty has been performed, including a Pol.ice " S.O.S." to deal with the great crowds when Lindburgh arrIved at Waddon aerodrome. Public functions of all k inds have been attended and upwards of a thousand instances recorded of first aid; 1,500 patients have been moved in the motor Truly a wonderful record, and an example of what the Brigade can do ID a large borough like Croydon.

Supt. J. Sharpe presided at the annual meeting of the Chipstead Valley Division on February 21St. An excellent report was presented, and eulogistic reference was made to the services of Divisional Surgeon Mc.Murtry.

The sixth annual dinner of the London Divisions was held at the Horns, Kennington, on February 22nd. Commissioner E. A. Richards, Knight of Grace, presided over some 350 members and friends. Supporting the chairman were Mr. E. C. Cox (Chi ef Operating Supt., Southern Railway), Major P. G. Darvil-Smitb, C.B.E., Lieut.-Col. F. A. Brooks (Commissioner), Dr. Corbet Fletcher, Assistant Commissioner B. Hemphrey, S. B., District Officers F. E. Drinkwater, S.B., and C. !"lilton, S.B., Mr. Girling (B righton ) Dr. Hughes (For est Hill ), the Mayor and Mayoress of Lewisharn, Alderman and Mrs. Chiesman, Councillor and 1\1rs. Webb, and numerous other ladies and gentlemen interested in No. J District.

District Officer E. J. Prew had admirably arranged the function, including the services of an excellent concert party Pte. W_ Wakely (Addiscomb e Divis ion) proposed the toast of "The V enerable Order," to which the Brigade Secretary responded with eloquent praise for the work - performed by o Distr ict, and pleaded for incr eased interest the various ramifications of the Order s departments.

Ambulance Officer Carpenter (Hither Green Division ) submitted" The Visit ors. " Mr. E. C. Cox, C.B.E., touched a very human note in alluding to bis connection with the Centre and District for over 25 years, paying tribute to the continuous consistent work of the Commissioner throughout the whole period. Mr. Cox then dealt with tbe alarming number of fatal accidents on the Southern Railway, and urged the need for much greater care on the part of those en gag ed in man ipulating KEG ESS. Board-Residence near sea and links bath, o piano. Reduced terms to members of the Brigade.' Mrs. Mardell, Belper House, Brancaster Dr iv e.

II FIRST AID" QUERY and REPLIES COUPON.

To be cui oul and enclosed with all Queries MARCH, 1928.

traffic, quoting the old adage, II Prevention is better than Cure. "

Mr. Cox: claimed that many of the fatalities were sheer carelessness caused by ignoring rules, and pointed out the criminal folly of wilfully depriving a family of the breadwinner.

Divisional Supt. F. F. Greig, M.A , proposed the toast of the Chairman, giving some happy recollections of his relations with Mr. Richards.

The Commissioner dwelt on his good fortune in being called to lead such men as composed No. II District, and assured all ranks that it was a great privilege to meet such pleasant travelling companions on the road to the Great Beyond.

Before the evening concluded, District Officer E. J. Prew, S.B, handed a solid silver salver to the Commissioner, which had been subscribed for by members of the London Divisions to commemorate the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Richards. At the same time Lady Divisional Supt. W. Grindley presented a handsome bouquet to Mrs. Richards.

Commissioner Richards was obviously taken by surprise, and in returning thanks, mentioned the debt he owed to his wife for her unfailing support and encouragement since 1903.

The annual ope:::! ambulance competitions organised by the Pontypool and District Corps, Monmouthsbire Centre, will be beld on Easter Tuesday, April loth. The programme includes four contests-for teams of men, nurses, boy and girl cadets. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in each class. Entry forms may be obtained from the Competition S"cretary, Mr. hor Gregory, Myrtle Dene, Freehold Land, Pontnewyndd, near Pontypool, Mon., and April 3rd is the closing date.

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The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas.

The Chief Commissioner of the Brigade Overseas has sanctioned the following appointments and resignations during the month of February, 192 8 :Canada.

l\TANITOBA DI STR ICT.

Candlan Pacific Railway (W innipeg ) Division. - W. Reynolds to be Divisional Supt., I.7.27; C. Robertson to be Ambulance Officer, 1.7.27

ONTARIO DISTRICT.

Bridgeburg Division.-Ambulance Officer-in ·charge H. Thomas resigned, 12 .1. 28

NEW DIVISIONS.

The Chief Commissioner has approved the registration of the following new Divisions :-

SOUTH A FRIC.\N RAILWAYS AND HARBOURS DI STRICT.

Natal Corps-Estcourt Sectton of Colen so Dlvison formed 28.1026

South West Africa-Wtndhoek D i,-j sion formed 2 12.26

Transvaal Corps-Standerton Di vision formed 1 r.3 26 , Germiston Division formed 14.327; Klerksdorp DIVIsion formed 14 7.27; Krugersdorp SectIOn of Johannesburg Division formed 287.27

Reviews.

A!DS [0 HO iE-NURSING.

(Home Nursing Simplified and Tabulated. )

3rd EdItion (R evised )

By N. Corbet Fletcher, M.B, M.R.C.S., &c. London: Messrs. Bale, Sons & Danielsson. Pri,e Is. net.

That this little manual on Nursing fulfils a want is evide nt by the number of editions which have now been publIShe d. I t has proven, and will still prove, most useful to the novice , to the ambulance sister. and to the fully trained hospItal nurse I ts size is conven ien t for the pocket: and its aids to memory are as precise as they are varied. \Ve hope that the Chapters on 0/ Nu rse and Details oj will not only be read but remembered and utilised, as these set out details which make Nursing an art. The Nurse is born, not made; but eve n natural gifts require tra i n ing and superintending, as so many of us know but are apt to forget Lastly, we note that there are many alterations and additions in thIS edition which has been brought up to date ; and we strongly urge those who derived benefit from prevIous editions to replace them by purchasing a copy of this issue.

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INTER -RAILWAY AMBULANCE COMPETITION, 1928.-

The Final will be held at the Connaught Rooms on the 16th of May and the challenge shield and prizes will be preseuted by Sir Josiah Stamp, the Preilident of the London, Midland & Scottish Railway.

BRIGADE FINALs.-The Finals for" Dewar" challenge shield and "Perrott " challenge shield will be held on Friday, I rth May, 1928, at the Great Central Hotel, Mary_ Ie bone-road, London, N.W., commencing at 10 a.m. Applications for tickets should be made to the Secretary St. John Ambulance Brigade, St. John's Gate, London,

PRIORY FOR WALES.

Brigade News. APPOINTMENTS, FEBRUARY, 1928

Appointments and promotions sanctioned :-

To be Sub-Commissioner.

GLAMORGAN CCUNTY CENTRE.

John W. Davison, M.B.E., Pontypridd Sub-District, 12.1.28

To be Divisional Surgeon.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTR&

Dr. Caleb Davies, M.B.E., Ch B., Glyncorrwg Division, 20.2.28

To be Divisional Superintendent. COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer WIlham G. John, Glyncorrwg Division, 20.228

fo be Ambulance Officer.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private C. J Curnick, Glyocorrwg DIvision, 20.2.28

To be Sergeants.

GLAl\IORGAN COUNTY CRNTR&

Private WIlliam R. Childs, Glyncorrwg DiviSIon, 20228

Private WIll ia m Jenkins, Taibach Division, 12. [,28

BOROUGH OF MERTHYR TYDFIL CENTRE.

Private W. R. Rubbery, Merthyr Vale and Aberfan Division, 27.218

BOROUGH OF RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private J. Tomkinson, Cwmparc Division, 3.2.28

To be Corporals.

A IlERDARE CENTRE.

Frivate Jesse Cobley, Penrhiv.ceiber Division, 7.2.28 COUNTY CENTRE.

Private John T. Banks, Taibach Division, 12.1.28

P rivate Frank R. Clark, Taibach Division, 12.1.28

MONMOUTHSH1RE CENTRE.

Priva te Richard Hodge, Celynen Colliery Division, 3 LI 2.27

BOROUGH OB' RHONDDA CENTRE.

Private Phillip Pritchard, Cwmparc Division, 3.2.28

To be Divisional Secretaries.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private Herbert Clift, Treforest Division, 142.28

Private Trefor Davies, Maritime and Penrhl w Division, 14 2.28

MERIONETH SH IRE CENTRE.

P ri vate Idwal Ephraim} Blaenau Festiniog Division, 6.1.28

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Henry Jenkins, Hafodyrynys Division, 9228

To be Divisional Treasurers.

MONMOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

P rivate Herbert Gale, Ebbw Vale Division, 17.2.28

Pri vate Sydney J. Jayne, Hafodyrynys Division, 9 .2. 28

To be Divisional Storekeepers.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Private George H. Curnick, Glyncorrwg Div ision, 202.23

MONr-IOUTHSHIRE CENTRE.

Private Herbert Gale, Ebbw Vale Division, 17.228

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT CENTRE.

Corporal Thomas J. Raines, Alexandra Dock Division, 162.28

Deaths.

ABERDARE CENTRE.

Private D. J. Davies, Hirwain D ivision, 92.28

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon Philip James, Senghenydd Division, 28.1.28

Corporal W. C. Tudball, CWffi Colliery Division, 18. 2.2 8

Ambulance Sister W. Lewis, Senghenydd Nursing DIvision, 3- 2 28

Resignation Accepted with Regret. A EERD ARE CENTRE.

Divisional Surgeon 1. G. Thomas, Hirwain Division, ] 5.2.28

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Lady Ambulance Officer C. Robinson, Ffaldau I nstitute and Garw Nursing DIvision, 19 1.28

Transferred to the Brigade Reserve. CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

Divisional Supt. W. A. Moss, Cardiff City Division, 12.2.28

Reverted to the Ranks at Own Request.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Ambulance Officer R. J. Giddings, Aberdulais District Division, 31 I.28

Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Pontardulais Nursing Division, 31.1.28

Cadet Divisions Registered.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE. Tirphil Cadet Division, 32.28

General Interest. ST. DAVID'S DAY GATHERINGS. A RECORD Yl!AR REVIRWED.

Tbe Right Hon. L-:>rd Kylsan t"G C.M.G. (S ub-Peior), presided at the annual St. David's Day meetings of the Priory for Wales at Cardiff, on Thursday, March 1St.

The proceedings opened at 12 noon, wben members of Chapter assembled in Council Chamber, City Hall. In the absence of the Chaplain, His Grace the Arcbbisbop of Wales, the Rev. Canon Jones Powell, D .D , Vicar of Card iff, officiated.

In his openin5 statement, the Sub-Prior referred to the one regrettable feature of tbe Priory's past year, namely, the death of its Registrar, and the following resolution was moved in silence

"That this Chapter of the Priory for Wales of the Venerable Order of the Hosp ital of St. John of Jerusalem places on record ItS deep sense of the loss it has sustained by the death of Lord Kenyon, who was Registrar of the Priory since its formation and whose attachment to and practical support of Welsh NatIonal Institutions made him one of the outstanding figures in the public life of the Principality; and that an expression of profound sympathy be conveyed to his relatives ."

It was resolved to recommend the Prior, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, to appoint Mr. Edmund L. Hann to succeed the late Lord Kenyon as Registrar for Wales. The Right Hon. the Earl of Plymouth was nominated for appointment as Senp.schal, the office created with the consent of Chapter-General, for the late Lord Plymouth on relinquishing his appointment as Sub Prior. Dr. R. J. Smith, O.B.E., His Majesty's Coroner, was elected to fill the vacancy on Chapter, caused by tbe resignation of Sir Edward Marlay Samson, K B.R, K.C. The report of tbe Registrar was pr osented by Col. H. E. M. Lindsay, c.B.,; in the absence of Major David Davies, M.P" Mr. A. G. E. J. Fudge submitted the report of the Honorary Almoner; and "Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew made a statement on behalf of the Trustees.

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At the close of Chapter, the Sub -Prior ent e rtained a part y, includin g th e members of Chapt e r, to luncheon.

Mr. D. G. H a ll ( High Sheriff for Glamorgan) propos e d a vote of thanks to Lord Kylsaot, G C.M.G., for his hos p itality, and expr e ssed adm iration for the Priory's work for th e rel ie f of suffe ring in the principality of Wal es.

At the m ee ting of G rand Comm ittee in the afternoon, the d e puty L o rd M a yor of Cardiff (Councillor W. G H o we ll ) e xt ended a civic welcome on of the Lord Mayor. He sa id no on e in Car diff could fall to know appreciate t he gr e at work . which had mad e PClory worthy of th e h ighest praise and support. of Cardiff wer e proud to have its headquarter') 10 their midst, and th e Civic Authoriti e s were always pl e ased to accord to it every possible assistanc e. He expressed pl easure in welcoming t o C a rdiff thos e r e sponsible for the Priory s WOl k in oth e r towns and villages of Wales and wished them cont i nu e d success.

The attendanc e included the Right Hon Lord Kylsant, G.C.M . G . ( Presiding ) , Lieut.·Colonel W. Bickerton wards , C. B. E. , Li e ut.-Col o nel Thomas Wallac e, .M D. , SIC Leolin F or est ie r -Walker, K. B. E., M.P . the Right Hon.

Vi scount Tredegar, O RE., Miss Mary Evans Bevan, Mrs.

E. Bickerton Edwards, Mr!'. M. B evan Llewellyn, Colonel

H. E. M L i ndsay, c.B., Mr. R. Wilson Bartl e tt, Mr. F M.

Wit zel, Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh, O B E., Lady

L e wis, O.B E. , C o lo nel S ir J. A. Bradney, C.R , T.D., Dr.

Ed ga r Llewellyn, Colonel David H e pbur? , C. M G , M.D ,

Mr. J. H D a v ie s, Mr. E. D. Jones, Captai? T. E. W . Owen Ev a n' , Dr. S. GlanVille Mr. Horac e S. L yne, M B. E. Mr A G. E. J. 1l' udge, Professor

E. L. Co ll is, M M.D , M.R C P Mr. D Maltyn Evans

B e va n, Mr. H e nry Evans , Lieut. Colonel F. T. Rees, M C., Capta i n S . T. B e ard, O . B . E, Dr. Urban Marks, Mr. J. J. Dunl o p, the R ev e r e nd J P e nry Thomas, Mr. E. R. ApI?let o n, Ca pt a in J MacL e od Care y, Mr. G o mer L. DaViE'S, Dr . R J. Smitb , 0 B. E , C olonel E. J. Trevor Cor y, Mr. Tudor Dav ies, M r. C. T. Hurrv Ri ches, Mrs. F. M. R ich es, Mr. Hu gh S. C a nn , S ir William H. Seag e r, D .L, S ir Henry W e b b , B a r t. , Mr. Jones, Mr. David G. Hall, Mr. F. G. Wainwri6ht, Sir William Diamond, Mr. Rees R ee s A ld e rm a n D a ni e l Dani :, l, Mr. George Roblings, Mr. J L'tew e llyn Morgan, Mr. Edgar T. Smith, Mr. J. W. D a vis o n, M.B. E , Professor Georg e Knox, Mr. F. R. Hortop Mr. Hugh M lngledew, Sir Herb ert D. W. Lewis, K .B. E. , t he R e ve r e nd Canon Jones Po well, D D, Mr. Jam e s A. W ilson O.B E., Mr. H E. Sw e eting , F.C.A , Mr C. P a ssey, Lady Sta ff Officer Miss M. Metcalf. R.R.C., Staff Officers T. D. Jenkins, Morgan Weeks, George Payne, B. E. Maberly, W. Hares, D. Thomas, Corps Supts. Br i nl e y Richards, J. Hooper, G. F. Tuckwel1, ldris Davies, W. E. Abr a ham.

Th e Sub -Prior read the following letter from His Royal Highn ess th e Princ e of Wales :St. James s Pala ce, S.W.I. February, 19 28

D EAR LO RD KVLSA NT ,-

I much regret th a t I cannot be in Cardiff on St. Dav id's Day to pres ide over the Meeting of Chapter of the Priory for Wales.

I am glad that Report? of the Executive. Officers on the work of the P riory dunng the past year mdlcate the g row ing value of its many -sided beneficent activities, and th a t every Department shows advan ces in the of r el ief and assistance afforded to the SIck and suffer mg.

I n particular, I am pleased to learn that a fuller m eas ure of support is bein g t<? the Motor Transport Serv ice wh ich proVIdes IDcreased for brin gi ng, in c ases of accident, prompt medIcal and surg ical a id to the injured.

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The Ambulance men and women of the Bri gade in Wales, by their voluntary administrat ions to the :uffering, have ma intained. the best tradit ions of our ancient Order. Their prompt and in valuable aid in connection with the unfortunate Colliery disa s ter at Cwm j ust a year ago proved once more the worth of the St. John A m bulance Brigade in g rave emer g encies.

The continued development and expansion of the Cadet M ovement in c onne cti on with the Brigade is a source of espe c ial satisfa c tio n to me, for the traming of the young in the art of Heal in g is bound to prove an asset to themselves, to the c ommun ity in the midst of which the y l ive , and to the at ion.

I take this oppurtun ity, as P r ior, to express my appreciation of the endeavours, not only of tho se eo g ag ed in the administration of our a tional Ambulan ce Or g an isation, but of ea ch one of the m any thousands throughou t Wales and Monmouthshire who are d evot ing themsel ves so unsparin g ly to its wo rk I am co nfi d ent that noth ing can appe a l more str o ng ly to the peop le of Wa les than th IS pra c t ica l work for t h e alle via tion of su ffer in g, and that th e Pr i ory will more a nd mor e re ce ive the supp o rt an d assistance ne cessary to carr yon and e xt end its benefi cent operat ions throu g hout the prt nci pa lity.

Y ours very tru ly, E DW \RD P Lett e rs regretting inability to att e nd were receiv ed from the Earl of Powis , Lord Mostyn, L') rd Ju stic e Sa nk ey,

G B.E., K. C, Colon e S ir Watkin Wi lli ams -Wynn, Bart.,

C. B., Major David Dav ie s, M P , Ri g ht Hon. Sir J o hn A Simon, K .C.V.O., K C. , M P, R igh t H o n. D L loyd

G eorge, P c., M P S ir Iv o r Ph illips,

K. C. E., D .S .O , L o rd Buckl a nd o f Bw 1c b , M a jo r G e n e ral

Sir R ob e rt J on es, B a r t, c. B., S ir E M a day Sa m son ,

K.B E, K .C ,Ri ght H o n E ul of Plymoutb, Dr F ran c is C3.Idecott, Colonel t h e L o rd Harl e ch, L a dy H o ward St e pn e y, M iss

O. M. Bruce, Colon e l W . N . J o n es, th e M a yo r o f Swan sea Colonel J. E. H. D a vies, D SO ., I r. G F. Fo rsd ik e

O B E, Mr. H. L C o unc illo r P '! t e r F re e m ln ,

Mr. FlOlay A. G ibso n M e J E G re av es, M r. H enry

J. J a ck, Colonel Sir D a vid Hu ghe 3-M org a n BuL , S i r J ohn

W. B e ynon, Bart, C.B. E , H o n J H Bru ce , L-dy A da Mather Jackson and Mr H. Spe nc e Thom as The Sub -Pl io r, r e vi e wi ng th e n ct i viti es of th e P ri or y, said :

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On the aft e rnoon of M a rc h 15 t , I) [8 , th ( r e took p lace in the ancient Council Chamb e r o f th e O l d e r o ver the old Gale of St. J a hn, in L :::md o n, t he fir st m ee tin g of th e P ri ory for Wales. Ten m e m o rab l e yea rs h av e sinc e p a sse d, a nd it is fitting that, on th is t e nth anr!iv e rs a ry, we shou ld t a k e stock of our position and co nsid e r to wh a t e xtent we have giv e n e ffect to the o b j ect for which th is W e lsh Priory was created, and how f.a r we hav e j ust i fi e d th e confid e nc e of t he Chapter . G eneral of the Ord e r in r a is ing the old St. David 's Centre to the status of a Priory Our work has be e n s') vari ed and many-sided that this question cannot be answered in a word or two The activities of the Priory may be divided broadly into two categori es, vi z instructional an d practical.

Concerning th e success of our educational work, we are, I think, justified in deriving satisfaction from the r eduction in the industrial accident rate, the continuous improvement in the conditions affecting the Clre of the injured, the increasing number of thos e who each yea r become proficient in first aid knowledge, and the mor e general recognition of the valu e of ambulance work.

The unceasing efforts of the Priory, as a nation al organisation, to educate individuals and public in the science of first aid, have undoubtedly had their effect in these directions. I ventur e to say that to-day there ar e few, at least in the industrial centres of Wale3, who are

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unable to relate some personal instance of benefit from the operations of the Priory.

As customary, the Executive Officers will be presenting to you summaries of the respective branches of activity for which they are responsible. The facts they will record should furnish abundant proof as to the efficiency of the work of the Priory as an increasingly powerful factor for building up a happier and healthier WaifS. Our resources have been used to the utmost not only to afford healing for the sick and suffering but to com bat that most menacing enemy-disease.

Each succeeding year has been a record of progress, and to -day we may again take pride in reviewing another period of increased public serVice. As Sub-Prior, I keep in continuous close personal touch with the details of the

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specially gratifying to know that our memb<:rs have given courses of lectures to classes organised at prisons, Y. M. C. A clubs, the scouts, and the juvenile unemployed. To appreciate the full effpct of this, we must remember that, during 1927, over 11,000 people have not only received a training which will afford protection from avoidable ills, but have made themselves capable of rendering First Aid to others who may be in need of it.

Brigade Dejartment.-In the Brigade Department also we find a satisfactory increase in numbers At the end ()f 1926 the uniformed personnel of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Wales totalled 7,56 to-day it numbers 8,282. We have 353 divisions of the Brigade and when I mention, as a concrete example, that, in the case of one Welsh town alone, two of these voluntary units

The R ig ht Hon Lord Kylsant, G C M G , banding a Vellum Vote of Thanks to Alderman Daniel Daniel, at the meeting of Grand Committee on March 1st, 19 28

Back row, left to right : Mrs. Bickerton Edwards, Miss Mary Evans Bevan, Councillor W. G . Howell ( Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff), Lord Kylsant, Alderman Daniel Daniel, the Right Han. Viscount Tredegar O.B E, Sir Leolin Forestier-vValker, KB.E., M.P.

Second row: Mr. F. M. Wit zel, Mr. David G. Hall (High Sheriff of Glamorgan), Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K.B.E., the Reverend Canon Jones-Powell, D.D., Mr. Hugh M. Ingledew.

Front : Corps Supt. J. Hooper, Staff Officer F. R. Hortop, Mr. H. E. Sweeting, F.C.A. work, and although during the past twelve months the P riory has undertaken no new responsibilities, the existing d epartments have been carried on with unremitting e nergy.

Ambulance Dep artm ent.-In the Ambulance Departm ent it is worthy of particular note that during the year 1 1 1 00 Proficiency Awards were made to successful s tudents in First Aid and its allied sul:ljects; in other words, that nearly 500 more people attendEd our ambulance cl asses in 1917 than during the previous twelve months. Men and women of all callings have taken increasing a dvantage of the opportunities afforded to the general public of securing a knowledge of First Aid, and it is

attended to 1,904 cases last year, you will realise the extent to which the Brigade is benefitting the public.

In addition, the Ambulance Brigade in Wales has taken its part in providing personnel for the Naval and Military Reserves for the regular medical services of the Forces of the Crown.

Motor Ambulance Tranrj ort Service .-Our Motor Ambulance Transport Service has expanded until it has now assumed a position of recognis t d national importance and value. During the year 3,902 sick or injured persons were removed in our am bulance cars, which travelled a total distance of 79,736 miles. This is an increase of 60S in the number of cases, and 16,105 in mileage.

The provlSlon of efficient ambulance transport is absolutely ess e ntial in a country so hilly and amongst a population so scatt e red as that of Wales. "Efficiency" is the motto of the Priory, and no clearer indication could be given of the estimation in which its services are held than the generous rec ognition and support from the Committee of the Min e rs' Welfare Fund. Grants made from this fund have enabled us to replace and re-condition many of our cars during the past year, and, in the intere st:; of economy, we have adopted a standard typ e of chas!>is.

Sixty-two colliery compmies and sixty-five workmen's lodges now subscribe regularly to our Motor Ambulance Transport Service , and I would app eal to our mem bers to lose no opportunity of bringing this service to the notice of all employers of labour. Employers ar e now by Statute oblig e d to provid e ambulance transport for their workpeople, and, by r egularly supporting the Priory's Ambulance Transport Service, they become parties to an arrangement not only advantageous to th e mselv e s, but of ben e fit to the private individuals for whom th e Service also caters.

--:J Mdica l COfni orts D epots.-The Medical Comforts

Der ot is a growing and a most promising branch of our work of am elioratlOn of suffering. Particulars of this d evelopment will shortly be given you, and I merely wish to emphasise the special value of this work.

Ther e were, last year, thirty-one M edical Comforts Dep o ts in operation , from which 5,316 articl e s were issued. Obviously th e re is room for consid erable further expansion in this direction, and, in considering our future programme, we cannot do better than provid e for the extension of this branch.

Stores.-Our Stores Department has b e en re-organised and we may reasonably look forward to th e tim e when the increased sale of ambulanc e equipm ent will suffi· cient to provide a source of revenue which could be utilised in furth e ring our charitabl e work. On several occasions our Trades Exhibitions have affo rd e d us an opportunity of displaying our first aid e quipment.

Th e l a te L ord K enyo n.-I fear I must now strike a sad note and r e fer, with de ep est regret, to th e death of Lord Kenyon, th e R egistrar of the Priory, who was a true son of Wales and on e of th e founders of the Priory. He will be sadly missed by us all. The passing of an Executive Officer whose public li fe was so closely associated with Wales is a v e ry great loss.

F u tu re - In course of my brief revi e w of the activities of the Priory I hav e refe rred to the need for further developm e nt and e xpansion. Whilst we may look back wilh reasonable sa tisfaction to th e work of the pc:.st ten years, and to the progress that has been made in that period, much r e mains to be done. In many counties we have done no more than lay the foundations, and the services now rend ered in the industrial areas testify to the demand for widespr e ad extension. From th e inception of the Priory we have visuahsed the setting up of an organisation whose beneficent operations should extend throughout th e length and breadth of the Principality. In North Wales progr e ss is being made, and we are particularly anxious to extend further the Priory's activitles in this direction, and so increase the national character of the Priory by wider distribution of the benefits it aims to bestow.

It is encouraging, as a sign of the interest taken in the work of the Priory, to see present to-day representatives from all parts of Wales, who have come, many at considerable sacrifice of time and convenience, to take part in this annual gathering. We are glad to be able to place

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before you what I think may be regarded as a satisfactory record of increased service and the fruit of an earnest endeavour to fulfil the benevolent objects of the Venerable Order of St. John.

What we hav e accomplished should but ::stimulate us to further efforts. Progress on a great scale cannot be achieved without proportionately increased financial support. The W e lsh people have always been responsive to practical endeavours of this kind, and I am confident that the Priory may rely upon an ever-wid e ning measure of support from the people of Wales, amongst whom it has become a recognised national institution, striving for the am e lioration of suffering in all its forms

Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Wallace, M.D., Treasurer for Wales, reponed on the financial position of the Priory, and the balance sheet and revenue account for 19 27 was unanimously approved and adopted.

An interesting ceremony was the pr e sentation by Lord Kylsant of vellum vot e s of thanks to Ald e rman Dani el Daniel, and Mr. F. M. on behalf of Mr. Finlay A. Gibson. Pricry votes of thanks were presented to Sta ff Officer F. R. Hortop, Barry and Divisional Supt. Charl es Passey, Swansea.

Sir L€Olin Forestier-Walker, K.B E, M.P , Honorar y Din ctor of Ambulance, reported on the ambulance wor k of the Priory, and Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh pres e nt ed a statement on the Medical Comforts D e r o ts establish ed in Wales. It is hoped to publish these reports in the n ext issue of FIR ST AID

Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K B E, britfly summaris ed the jear's work. He said it was a record year in resp ec t 01 the number of people train e d in First Aid, the increase in Brigade membership, the extemion of the Trans pa r Service, the greater number of Medical Comforts D ep o ts ID operation, and the financial position. He referred to t he colliery disaster at Cwm as a typical instanc e of the wo r th of the Brigade in tim e of gr e at e m e rg e ncy, ar d said t he issue of life -saving awards of the Order for sp e ci a l servic es r endered Gn this occasion had giv e n univ e rsal satisfacti on.

He explained the great drmands made upon the Transp ort Se rvice by all class e s of the community, and quoted cas es in which the Committee had felt justifi ed In using its discretion in regard to the Rep o rting on th e progress made in N ortb Wales, the Principal S e cretar } stated over seventy class l s were held and fourt ee n hundr ed p e ople had qualified for First Aid certificates during th e year. New Divisions had b een establiShed in the counti es of D e nbigh and M e rioneth. He concluded his remark s with an expression of gratitude to Centre Commissioner s, whom he congratulated particularly on the dev e lopment o f the Cadet Movem e nt, and to m e mbers of Standing Committees for their advice and assistanc e.

At th e close of the me e ting the Right Hon VIscoun t Tredegar, 0 B.E, expressed the grateful thanks of Gran d Committee to the Sub·Prior for presiding He congrat u lated his Lordship on the wonderful progress made und er his able administration and hoped the work would co ntinue to develop at the same rate and ke e p pace with th e ever-increasing needs of the population. Lord Tredegar ca n veyed th e thanks and appreciation of the Grand Committ ee to the principal secretary and his staff for th e excellent wor k carried out.

The vote was unanimously c:l.rried and acknowledge d by the Sub-Prior, who hoped that ten years hence th e Grand Committee would be able to look back witl-) equ al satisfaction on a period of progress compuable with th e past ten years.

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Centre Reports.

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The annual inspection of th e Amman Valley Corps was held at the Drill Hall, Ammanford, on Saturday, 18th F e bruary. The following Divisions were represented in the parade :-Pecybank, Llandcbie, Ammanford, and Garnant Ambulance, and the Parcyrhun, Saron, and Ammanford Nursing. The units were in charge of Staff Officer T. D_ Jenkins Corps Supt. Brinl e y Richards and Corps Surgeon G. Phillips. The inspection wac; conducted by Commissioner E D Jones, who was accompanied by Sub-Commissioner George Roblings and Lady Staff Officer Miss M. Brodi e .

DENBIGHSHIRE CENTRE.

The Chirk Division annual ball was held on Thursday , 14th F ebruary, at the Cbirk Drill Hall, under the patronage of Lord and Lady Howard de Walden, Lord and Lady Tr e vor, Mr. James A. Darlington and Miss Darlington, Mr. a nd Mrs. G reaser, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Salt, Dr. and Mrs. Hampson. The hall was beautifully decorated by memb e rs of the division and music was supplied by the Gwaili':l. conducted by Mr. A. Davies, Acrefair. A novel innovation was introduced during an interval to d e monstrate the work of the division.

A s the last strains of music died away, a young man walking down the c e ntre of th e room was seen to fall and apparently collapse. Div\' Supt. D Jones was immediately at his side, blew a whistl e , and a squad of m e n hurried forward. The Supt. announced that the man was suffering from a fractur e d fe mur and first aid was skilfully rendered.

The t e am, comp o sed of Corporal T. Roberts (Captain), Privat e s E. James, V. Davi f. s, and E. Edwards, wer e congratu la t e d by th e ir om missioner, Dr. C. E. Salt, on their effici e nt handling of th e case , and th e display was much a ppreciat e d by all pres e nt.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY CENTRE.

Over 200 members of the Brigade with their friends attend e d the annual social organised by the Bargoed Nursing D i visi o n at the Parish Hall, Bargoed, on 8th Fe bruary. The band was by Dr. Lionel Jones, and solos giv e n by Mrs. Marson contributed to an enjoyabl e programme of music, dancing, and games. Immediately befor e the social, a contest was arranged for nursing memb e rs of the L -odsay Corps. Subommissioner C. T. Hurry Rich t. s and L9.dy Staff Officer Mrs. Riches adjudicat ed. The Bargoed Division No. 2 team, captained by Mrs. S. B. Turner, came first with 4S marks; Bargoed Division No. 1 team secured 3 7} marks (Captain, Mrs. Gill); and Brithdir team was thad.

Ambulance awards wer e distributed by Mrs. Riches, and a cigarette case was presented to Dr. S. B. Turn e r by the Bargoed Nursing Division in appreciation of his honorary services.

MONMOUTH SHIRE CENTRE.

Mr. David Evans, J P., presided at a large gathering at the L esser Hall, Workmen's Institute, Oakdale, on the 22nd February, when trophies, medals and prizes were presented.

Among those present were Mrs. David Evans, Mr. Arthur Williams, Mr. F Squire, Mr. W. Griffiths, Mr. J. Powell, Mr. W. Little, Mr. F. Dix, Sir Herbert D. W. Lewis, K B.E., and L'3.dy Lewis, O.B.E. The chairman paid warm tribute to the Oakdale officers and men, and congratulated them on winning the "A. • S. Tallis" cup

and medals, and the shield offered for the first ti by th.e Tredegar Colliery Company for teams employed at theIr Collieries. The Company and workmen generously sub· scribed to the funds, and he was proud of the system of first aid in operation.

A report on the year's work was given by Divisional Supt. F. Dix, who stated that in addition to first aid work at the Colli eries , the Division had treated 250 cases and attended 56 public fun(tiuns.

The Commissioner for Wales pleasure at the progress made in ambulance work at Oakdale and was plrticularly glad a Cadet D ivision had bet n organised. ?p. to encourage greater interest in am bulance studIes in Council schools and hopad to see every chflrabanc public service vehicl e provided with rtm bulance eqUlpment.

Lady Lewis, O.B.E. l distributed efficiency awards to the members and, in an interesting speech, urged the of a Nursing Class where the wom e n could learn home nursing and gain a thorough knowledge of ambulance work generally.

CITY OF CARDIFF CENTRE.

A Lantern Lecture on the history and work of the Order was given by Staff Officer B. E. Mab e rly at the Carlisle Stree t Forward Movement Church Guild on 29 th February. Th e Rev. William Jones presided over an audience of three hundred. of the local Nursing Classes were present, and it was decided at the conclusion of the meeting to immediately form a First Aid Class for women.

Mr. Benjamin Brown proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Maberly for his interesting lecture, which was seconded by Miss G. M. Jones, B.A.

A Short History of the Priory for Wales.

THIS little book has be e n compiled for the purpose of giving an insight into the origin of the Priory, its creation, and a summary of its principal activities, and in this latter connection it is surprising what has been undertaken since the Priory's constitution was granted on the 8th April, 19 8. As an exampl e 11,602 students attend e d courses of instruction in first aid, home nursing, etc during 19 27, and in the same year there were 526 Ambulance, Nursing and Cad e t Divisions with a total strength of 8, 2 82

It is interesting to note how the Welsh Priory came into b e ing. For many years the idea of a Welsh Ambulance Organisation was cherished in the hearts of the Welsh people. To fulfil this and at the same time to preserve the traditions of the Order, which had associations in Wales as far back as th e twelfth century, it was decided to take steps towards the elevation of the Welsh Centre to the status of a Priory. At the annual general meeting h e ld in the Lord Mayor's parlour on the 26th May, 1914, the honor a ry secretary, Mr. Herbert D. W. Lewis, was asked to pr e pare a petition for presentation to the Chapter-General of the Order by the late Earl of Plymouth and Lord Mostyn, the two Knights of Justice of the Order in Wales. After considerable n egotiations, the Charter waR granted at the date above mentioned.

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TREATMENT OF ASPHYXIA.

W. A. ( Pontefract ).-I enclose copy of detailed marking sheet us e d in recent competition; and I should like your comments on "cold splashing of face and neck" as a preliminary step before commencing artificial resp iration for a case of insensibility in gas-laden rOlJm. Competitor was single handed and could obtain no assistance \Vhat do you think of it?

NO.t much ' Patient being removed to fresh air, the mdlcatlOn for sIDgle-handed treatment is clearly to commence artificial respiration without delay and to persevere without interruption. - N. COR BET FLETCHER

EXA:\IINATIOK HOWLER.

E. P. ( Barry).-I was exammIDg a class recently, and asked one member what he do for a man suffering from crushed foot. He replied :-" Remo ve boot sound side first.' " The remainder of his answer was' lost in the laughter of the class ! !

Good ! Next, please ! !-N.C.F.

I CE IN COMPETITION.

M. I? ( !.:ondon ).- Throughout a long experience of competition

Jud gmg, I. never yet fo?nd any really satisfactory article whIch mIght serve as " Ice " for use by competitors. Lumps of. c.ottonwool are not realistic enough; and acid tablets qUICKly become wet and sticky on exposure to air. I shall be inter ested to know what you suggest.

Ice is so seldom available in actual emergency that for this alone I have rarely required its use in competitions Judg ed by myself. Pieces of clear glass would of course suit the purpose if. they could. be eas il y obtained. Failing this, I suggest Washmg Soda m cheap and crude form with a stoppered bottle containi ng acid tablets for administration as " ice " to patient.- N.C.F.

SLIN G FOR A BRA HON OF PAL i\I.

A. M. (Finchl ey ).-I was an interested spectator of the Police

Final and watched with pleasure the keenness with which you judg ed this competition. I noted that most teams used the St. John Sling for the abrasion of palm of hand. I suggest that the large arm-sling would be more correct· and I await your verdict with interest.

y our suggestion correct and all the competing teams forfeIted a mark for usmg St. John Sling which is indicated for bleeding from Palmar Arches. The point being a small one the forfeit was correspondingly small.-N.C.F. '

PROTRUSION OF INTE STINE

C. W. (Tottenb am).- The Textbook on p. 11 8 sets out instructions for treatment of wound of front wall of abdomen •, when intestines or other organs protrude." Will you

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kindly tell me if this treatment should be appl ied when organs protrude through sides or back wall of abdomen

The Textbook on p. 118 tells you that the abdomen is bounded behind by lumbar vertebr re, in front and at sides by muscular walls. The treatment laid down, therefore, applies to front and sides of abdomen because it seeks to relax the muscles but not to the back through which intestines are no t likely to protrude with a patient requiring First Aid treatment ! - N.C.F.

BANDAGE S F0R FRACTURED FEMUR.

W. M. ( Liverpool) .-Wit h reference to Fig. 29 of Textbook in treatment of Fractured Femur II when singlehanded or patient a \\oman, " please tell me if eight bandages are to be used or if No. J bandage is to be taken off and re-tle d as NO.7.

If you look again at Fig. 29, you will see that it shows bandages of which No. is tied round feet at outset and 0. 7 round splint and feet. Towhere does the Textbook sug g e st that you should take off and re- t ie K o. 1 bandage. - N C.F.

TRE ATl\IENT OF FR ACTURED SPI NE.

A. R. ( Kidderminster). - Please tell us the corr e ct way to tre at a patient who, suffering from Fractured Spine , IS Iymg face downwards.

Your problem is an old friend whom we meet, from ime to time (las t met in FIR ST AlD in May, 1925); and the neare st the Textbook gets to it when on p. 50, it requires that cases o f Fractured Sp ine must be removed in recumbent posit ion Frankly the decision, as to whether such patient should be removed" face downwards " or should first be turned upon his back, depends on the individual views of the Judge. Some doctors prefer such a cas e to be treated and remove d "face downw ards" and claim ( 1) that thereby subseque n t ex amination by surgeon is fa ci litated and (2) that a second turning of pat ent is avoided. Others, howe ver, prefer the opposite treatment, be c ause they cla irT! tbat a tra ned squad of ambulance men can turn and return such a pat ient without any risk of aggra vating the fractured spine. Personally 1 prefer the former method wh ic h to me is more true to the Principles of First Aid.-N.C.F.

A SSAULT ON ] UDGb:.

A.B. ( Croydon ).-As a spectator of the recent Pol ic e F inal Competition I found much that interested and instructed me, as I watched you judge the Team Test. Amusemen t also was not lacking as when I saw a co mpetitor push yo u to one side as he rushed to patient. Some of us wondere d if you gave extra marks to the competitor for display of , resourcefulness in protection of pat len t.

No, I did not ' Had I taken offi ci al cognisance of th is incident, I should have kno ck ed m ar ks off for II lack of observation ') in that competitor did not note th at in po int of fact I was not interfering with patient ex c ept to get him into precisely the same position as for preceding teams.-N.C.F.

T REA D[ENT OF BRUISES.

W. B. ( Barnsley ).-M ay a layman add a note to your reply to tbe query of above title dealt with in February iss ue of FIRST AID ? Some years ago the Board of Inlan d Revenue caused addition of Pyridine to M ethylated Spiri t in order to make it undrinkable. U nfortunately th is substance has a decidedly irritating effect on the skin ; and I hav e met with many cases of rash and bl is ters afte r use of Methylated Spirit for cleansing of skin in prevent ion of bedsores and hypodermic injection of Insulin in cases of Diabetes. The Board has now sanctioned the use of mineralised methyl a ted spirit, known as Surgical Spir it. Methylated Spirit, therefore, should be deleted from nex t edition of Textbook.

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The pad serves to place larynx lower than the lungs and so encourages escape of water by gravity from lungs with entrance of air.-N.C F.

T RE AnI EN T OF CO KCUSS ION.

P . Z. ( Leeds ). -I note that the author of the Deta iled Markmg Sheet publ shed in No v ember issue of FIR ST Am advocates continuous application of cold water to head in treatment of Concussion of Brain Please tell us if this is correct; and, if so what is authority for such treatment.

I agree with you that appl ication of cold to head of patient suffering from Concussion would do no good and might do actual harm by increasing Shock. Further, I suspect that in this instance the instruction is an oversight, as I for one appreciate the ex cellence of the work done by the unnamed author of this ser ies of detailed mark ing sheets -N.C F.

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P.C. ( N.S.W. ) -Please tell us what causes the body of a drowned person to r ise to surface on the ninth day. Gaseouh changes associated with decomposition make the specific gravity of body less than th a of water and may cause the body to float to surfa c e in course of time which varies with temperature and depth of water. In England a body usually floats in from 5 to 8 days ; but natural processes do not always work to the clock. - N C.F.

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for the The Independent Ambulance and Journal Nursing Services.

Edited by ARTH UR B. DALE.

EDITORIAL .

TIllS Journal, which for the I:\'DEPE , DEN ·E past few years has been the official organ of the Order of 't. John, has ceased to act in that capacity, and no\\' its course as thc I:-.rDEPENDENT JOUR:\'.\L FOR TIlE A,\1Bl'LA:\,CE '\:\,D N1:RSIl'.'G ERVICE under the old title of FIRST AID. It \\ill, hc)\ve\,cr, stand [or the same principles as it has ah\'ays done and covcring- a larger field, with the advantage of Ix:ing independcnt, " -e shall be in the p ition t() pint out tho e def cts, which in 'ill h a large organisation as thc J A.B and .J .•. A., \\c and our rea ler de ire to see n.:medicd, and to brin o to bear upon it, in matters affectin(T its ,,'c lfare a thoroughly unbiased oplllion. As we stated when this Journal first appeared in July, 189+, "its columns \\'ill be open f r thc vcntilation of questions and matters of importance connected with the work and ambulance ne\\ of , 'e n ' kind." \Ve in other words revert to our orirrinal position; bein rr an official organ has many defects, among other things it ties the editor's hands. During the past few years we have had many interestin rr item submitted to us which have 0 had to be withhe ld becau c they have been of a critical character; now, with a free hand, we are at liberty to criticise, and if criticism of an adverse character is necessary we shall always endeavour to be perfectly fair and strictly impartia l.

REYNOLDS til BRANSON, Ltd. , Ambulance Experts. LEEDS.

The fact that this J ournal has b een establishe d thirty - fo u r years sends our thourrhts ba ck to its first issue, and during that long period we have made many friends in the movement. We h ope that t h ey may l ong continue to support us, and we, on o u r pa r t, w ill endeavour to make J our n al more in te rest ing a n d h elp fu l to t h e ca u se w hic h we a ll have at hear t.

O ne is a lmost staggered at times when onc thinks of the devoted service given to the mo\'ement by those who are in sympathy with it. This devoted' persona l service and sacrifice is beyond praise, and we on our part have tried to help with the building up of a movement which has a deep motive for all of us, which has kept us steadily plodding along and, to - day, in spite of misundertandings, obstacles, and drawbacks of every kind, the headway made by the movem'ent in past years is a matter for congratulation.

FIRST AID will be published as usual on the 20th of each month, and Secretaries of Corps and Divisions are requested to send reports of their meetings and other items of interest to the Editor, FIRST AID, 46, Cannon Street, London, E.C.4.

Amendment to Dress Regulations

:r\URSI:\'G CORPS Ai\D DrVISIOXS

THE at t ention of our readers is drawn to errors in the Un ifo r m R egu lations on page 13 last parag r aph, and page 14 , Var Senrice Stripes . The paragrap h in question on page 15 should rea d ;-

" O ffi cers or members promoted to Assistant N u rses wi ll wear the letters 'A :r\ or the letter , A' on the shoulder straps of the dress, half inch a b ove base Note :-1Iembers who were promoted to Assistant Nurse in 1Iilitary Hospitals and obtain ed a s ca rl et effic iency stripe will wear letters , A N ' 11 e m bers who were promoted to A s sis tant N u rse in Auxi l iary ::\ Iilitary IIospitals and obtained a b l ue effi c iency stripe will wear lette r 'A' "

P age 14 , Va r Service S t r ipes should read ;_

" T he ,V a r S e r vice S tr ip es ( red, blue or 'white) wi ll be w orn on t h e rig h t a r m be low the shoulder a nd on t h e in d o o r u n iform on ly "

Brigade Reports.

No. I (Prince of Wales'), 1\0. 55 ( OCTll. \LL). - This Di\ ision h as lu st hy d eat h , a n enthu ia t ic m mber in the person of 1\Ic F. Hillier, who di e d on M arch 23rd.

c hur ch parade w as held 011 und a)", \[arch 2 5th , the sen'ice being h e ld at 1. the Vir g in, Konnx)(l Gr e ll Th e Vi car preached the ::,ermon and th e Bu g le and Drum an d Fife Balld under Bandma - ter Booth headed the p ara d e. Vi itor:> " 'e re in attendance from A,c tOll and Ea lin g Di\'isions.

\ !lag day in aid of the First A,id Dressing Station <tml \I edical Comfort::. Depot, \"as held on :\pril ht and a sLIm l1f £35 ,,'as reali ed.

No, 2. GLOLTEsTER.-Enterprising members of the Gll1ucester ?\'ursing Di\ i ion intend to make their Di\ isioll not only energetic and efficient but to look after the social side and at the ame time instil interest and enthusiasm amongst ih members and the general public. \\ 'ith this in \'ie,,", il1\ itations \\'ere extended b\' the l\' ur -es to mcm bel'S of local organisations connected with the St. J ohn \ mbulance :\ sociation, ,, hich included repre entati\'es frun he City Brigade, \Y agon \\ 'ork5 Brigade, the Police Brigade and the .-\ tla::, Iron " rorks.

The guests \\·ho numbered about 70, cOIlll1lenced lhe e\'ening \\'ith a whi::,t dri\'e; prizes hy influential citizen interested in the i\ ur -i ng Di\ i ion \\'erc pre ented to succes ful players by the Di\ isional Supl. Barrett). \"as follo\yed by refrehmellt ·, \'ariou,> and dancing.

At the c!o"e L. Pitt .-\tla" \\ Tor\.;.:-- thanked the

tlw :-- upp llrl Cl1u ld gd, hl1th fnl ill thcir l'l1-\\ lw kl'r" in lhl' alll hul ancl' and a l'> o frnm the general public.

Thi.., w as secon d ed hy ;\1 r. H. Beard and Ill'art ih' applauded.

Thc ,>incere thank.., of a ll pre..,ellt \\ ere c.lUl' to :\1 r \\ Roa ch, ,\'ho acte d as .\!.l'. ane! to \11-. George Rll;tch ane! hi.., hand \\'hich prn\'idl'd the IllLl"ic. E\erYl)Jll' agree that the e\ l'lling \\'a:-- 1ll0"t

NO·3·

Rl cB\'. The Di\ i..,il11l gailll'd thl..' prl'1l1il'r honOlll-" at the finals of the \\ ';I n\'ick,,i1irl' l\1rps cllmpditi(llh held at Ru ghy la:-.t month. Thi.., carril'''' \\ ilh il t ill' "nrI11l1" "hil'ld which tlwy had pre\ iI1u..,l: \\ '0 11 ill 1<)2h.

In thc men,,' co III pL'litil11l, ;\ ulll'atl11l Di \ i..,i1111 \\,<1"

The judge" in thl' ladil''''' tL'..,t \\L'rL D r. ant!

:\li"" Sha\\' , and thl' mCIl "crl jUdgL'd ])1'''', l 'ram h and Beddo\\'. The full re..,ulh "L'rl .1 .., fI1111l\\"

" Orto11" Shield ( L adil''''). I, Rug'hy, Hh mark,,: team te..,t, 57 mark,,; illdi\idual pr.lClil.t!tL",t alld \i\il 'lllL" rtlJ; 2, Xu neatoll 3, ThrLI.. l'11\\..'lltr:, 127; 4, LI..'(lmi11gton, 5, 11j l \)\I..·l1l r:,

Thl.: Illl'mher" l1f lhl' \\ i1111inM tL'am rL·cL·i\u1 g-Ilid amhulance brooche.., " ilh the rihhl1n llf L11l' l)rlkr ("cal·""t, \\ hik, :tlld black), \\'ith perlni"..,ion tIl \\ 'car them \\ hil,,( 1111 dut,\ ill \\ Tar\\'ick:-.hire amI at Cllll1llL'tition.., and in"'pel'tillih. \I ell"" Competitil11l, fl1r Cllrp'" Cup. I, :\ Ul1l',llI111, 330 ; 2, CilY of (\1\L'lll n, 325 ; 3, Daimlll', C\ l\\"'ntn, 322: 4, Lllngford, 321. , \\ in1ling 11l1..'1l I I..·ll·i\ I..'t! "il\ L'r ..,\lU\\..'llil· gllhk'h. The prc enta(il11l llf thL' it\\ ,trd" \\'a" \I.til I Orton \\ 110 \\';t,> ,>uppllrted hy till' jUdg'l'''',

\Ju ·.l.l·\. JI ll' "'lllnd ;lllIlU;J! dinllL'r l,f thL' I )i\ i..,illn pf I)(l\ SCllUh "'l'llicil llf till' J uhll .\1l1hu'lallCL' \"''''\ 'l iatillil \\ a'" held at llll' 'l'nlr; li RL·..,taunln( ll1l TUl·..,da\, \Iarrh 27th. '

Di lrirt Cl1l11l1i..,..,il1nlr 1I L. llll upild till' lhair. amI among-"t tlw'-oc rrl'-ol'nl \\Lre Capl. J I JL'nllln \\ 'hite, :\1 D. (ClHIllt \ C 1l1l11l1 i..,,,illncr fl1r Birmingham, <'>.J \:[3.), L'llUllt: L'OIllllli.., il11lcr C; \ Phillip (Birmingham Bll,\ Srouh), I:. t, Esq. ([ Ion.

C;en. Sec. S.] \ H.), Sam II arri"'lln (;l'n. Sec. Bu,\'" Duri ng till' L\l..'ning CllUnl) Clllllmi..,,,ioIlLr I'hilli r'" prl"'lntl'd -+3 certillcalc.." meda lli ons, de., l1htained h\ mcmber.., of lllL' "l·ction during- (he la;t 12 month..,.

April, 1 928. -FIRST the ct mbulann: duti es durin g' the ,,> umm er 1l1onLhs at Yorkswood P ar k (Birmingham Boy Scout-. Camping' E"tate) in addition to h e ir other duti es He a ls o thankcd 1\lr. Sleigh on beha lf of all pr escnt h)r the sp le ndid ('\ 'c nin g h e h ad p rovided for theill ss istant Scoutmastcr D. J. "\ult , on behalf of the memher" of thc "ecLion, pre enL('d Capt. J. rI enton vVhit e, :'II. D ., with ;l leather case, <I" a sma ll mark of apprcc iat o n for the splen did help h e had gi\en thc section hy lecturing to thcm du ring thl' winter month , \\ ithout which it would htl\'c been practicali,! illlpos:-.ihle lo ha\'l' carried thc scction throug-h. Th e l'\ ening- ended \\ ith a Illu,>ical programme rendcred h\ ;\l ess r.." J Birre ll F L egge, G. L o \\ 'c, VV. :'IJ cLi in, . \. :--Jokcs, J. ;\ okes an d O. G. Smyth.

No, 4.

CIIE.\J)I.E II EXIIL The R ailway Di\ i..,ion 1lL'ld on :\l arch 1 th, it... annual church parade.

Thl'rl' were 1111 parade 14U ambulancc men and sister.." including rl..'pre-'l..·nlati\L·'" fr1l1l1 JluIIll L', Stockport, R eddi..,h, \\ 'iI1l1-.h1\\, 11a/.I..' I C;n)\l', and Breclhllr,! and TIll' parade a..,..,elllhied at thl' Chl..'adk recreation ground, and kd h, hL ChL'a dlc lira'>'" Band marched from the CL'Illt:tl'r\ -r'nad tn till' chll rch. The Onlcl r.., on parade \\'crc : \s..,i'..,talll -l\11ll111i..,,.,illiler l'. II. Fo\\ Il'r-Jolle.." Di trict Ollicl'r Cl11. \\ '. ChaloIlL'r, Cl1rp'" Ollicer Carter (:\IaJ1chc..,ter and. 'alfllrd Clli p..,), \1l1hulaIKl' o fliel..' 1- Sander., and Bracl..,ha\\" Cadd Oflll·I..'r \l aitl,lnd ([ Iul illc Di\i-.ion), Supt. \I ,)orl· and ,\mhulalll'l' Ofli,L'r Finch (.'lockport Di\ 'i"ioll), L.td\ "1upl. :\li..,,, Ll'igll X lIr..,ing Di\i sion), Supl.

II \1Iii.., (RL,ddi..,h), Lad\ Supl. \I r..... \\ 'arcl ( \\ "iI1l1..,low :\ ur-.ing Di\ i"i\11l), <'>lIpt. ( I la/.\..I Crl)\ 1..'), Supt. Forster (.\It rinch,lm), L.IJ\ \mhu\;lIlcl' Ofllcer \1 r..,. R ead (. \Itrin challl :\'u r,.,ing· ])i\'i..,il)n), Supl. Had'lL'r, \m hulancL' Ollicl..'r Goddard, .Ind Tralhpl1rt )Ilin'r (Clll'ndlv IIL'ath). TIlL·rl..' \\"a.., a Ltir alll..lldanL'c nf the gcneral public at the ,'hun'h, .tilL! t 11L' "I.. n icl.. "hich \\·a.., cl1J1ducled by the rector, I Rl·\ \\ '. Brp\\ 11 \\ a" llf a ,.:n heart, nature. including- tlw S l. Jl11111 Brigade h\ III 11 , \\ ,I'l' Sl1ng", and thl..' c,1Ikctil)n \\ ,l. for Brigade fund..,. - l)n \llreh 12th, 13lh ,lIl el 14th (h.: Brig-adl? Film ,,',t'> ..,11\1\\11 at till' Pi cturl' flllU..,l', till' arrangemenh for \\ hil'h \\ L'I,' ;lh ly l'Ut h: SI..'rg- I..'ant Bel'l.

TIll' l\1rp'" hl..'ld ih lir-.t annual ball and ",hi..,t dri\l' in C;I..'l1rgT'" Hall, on \\ ·edlle day, Februar) 22nd, 111 2.', \\ 111..11 IllI..' a-.-.L·lllhl: ()f' morl' than a lholl'>and rl·\\..,lkr" \lltL'd thl..· I..·\l'nillg a hug'c SUCCL'..,-.. TilL .lrrangl'l1lcnt.., \\'erl..' in tile hand of upt.

AID, . not be prescnt, and wi .... hed thc S.].A. B. l'\'l'ry .... ucces and a n e nj oyable c\'cn in g.

WIL:\JSLOW. Th e i\ursing Diyi ion held their fourth a nnu a l "'hi-,;t dri\'c and d ance in the Consen'ative H a ll , \\,iIIll Slo\\', on :'.1 arch 11th. Th ere ,,',t'> an attendancc of

Ru gby 1\ursing Di\ ision. \A/inn e r of the "Orto ll " Shield.

tul they \\ 'C I' e to C01l1missionl'r , \ult for (he w ay he h ad o ut the organi in g of the amb ul a n ce section. li e was also \'e ry plcased to h ea r th , lt the mcmbers of the "ectioll who h ad formed a section of Lhe St. J o hn i\mbul a nc e Bri gade fo r L11P purp ose of car ryin g o u t public service, by r e nd ering fir st aid to th e injur e d , had promi se d (0 car ry out

[n ing to (he tml,, ( of thc "Birmingham ssocialion uf Boy Scnuts," COlllllli ..,ione r Phillip '" a id how proud the ,\ ssociation " 'as that so m a l1\" of the senior ho\'s of the o eic" had qu a lili ed 'in First \id , a nd ilOW greatof Di"ision 011 behalf of the guest", for the ir kll1dly Illntatlon and a id that the e\'en in cr had beE'n producti\'c of much good fee lin g b et ween loca l wa s bound to fee l Lhat Lh e Nur ing DI\I SIOn \\a s a Il\e body of worker. who h a d the inL erests of ambu lance '\'ork general ly at heart. Th cy d eserve d a ll

Cl1!. C. E. O.H.E., T.D., F.R.C.:., ably a..,..,i"ted h l\1rps OlliclI'''' :tnd Di\ i"il1nal Supls. .\ non-stop r)J'l)gr;l1l1n'w l1f dancl' Illu-.ic rcnliL'red by the Co lumbi a f{ 1..'\ellL'r.., jazz hand, lhL' call-ring \\ 'as exce ll ent, \yhi lst the ,\,hi..,t clri\l' prizL'''' \\ l rL' ..,uch a.., tn promote k een competit on In thi.., cOllllection, prc..,cntatinns '\'l re kindly made b) \lr s. \1 urray Cairn..,. Tile \'a lllable P errott shil'ld and othel- trL)phies and Cup-., \\'on in c0111pLlilinns b\' the ?\u r'>ing an d \ll1bulan ce j) i\' i inns, "erL' on \'ie\\, ill the hall, and \\ 'e re greatl,! ;lc.i1l1ired. Th c Corp.., Surgeon, L. ,\. ;\l organ, re cei\'ed the guests, a111l1ng \\ ' hom w ere Capl. II. :\I ap les, ' T .D ., R.N.V.R. , C o l. B aker Y oung, Capt. O\\' en, Li cut. H odgson of the 164th \\ 'e'>t Lan e'> Fi e ld \mbul a n ce, -\ ssista nt Commissioner \\'. G. Smith, O B. E., the \ ss istant Chief Constab le, [r. an d \[r s. GIO\'cr, \1 r. G. \[ a nner s of the Empirl..'

Th eatrc, li ss Carpenter of the Playh ouse Th eat re, J. R ob rls, rT.S.B ., \Jr. J. Stockton , \d amsoll, O.R.E ., of the B.R.C.S ., 1)1-. and \1r s :\[ur ray Cairn", Dr. and \[i ss ev in s, Col. G, C. E. Simpsoll, O B E. amI 1\£ rs. Simpsoll, an d L ady Corps SupL Dr. lar garet Joyce.

The- Lord !\l ayor of Li\' erpool, li s' Be n cll, wir ed to the effec t that owing to pr ec;s Llr e of e llgage1l1 e nts , s h e co uld

It is annoullccd from the of the Grand Prion' Order of St. J ohl1 that the Duchess of Y ork, ,,,ho is a Dame Grand Cross of the Order, ha ' consented to bccome Commandant-tn-Chief of the Xu r'>ing Diyisions of the . . J.A. B. about 200. Pri z s for "'hit \\'ere giyen by \'ariou' f ri ends of the Di\'i ion, and rcfre hments ,,,ere en'ed at the interyal by the -\m b ul ance i - r " "\ cake gi\'cl1 by \1rs . Glo\'er ,yas drawn for and reali ed the s um of £6.

A noyelty danc called the" mystery w altz" ,,,as greatly enjoyed by ti1C company, the "'innin g couple recei\'ing a prize each, gi\'en by thc L ady Supt.

\ thoroughly njoyablc e\'cning ,,:a.' 'pe nt by all, tho 'e p r e ent requiring to kno\\' ,yhen thp DI\'l SlOn would hold the next \\'hist dri,'e and dance.

NO·5, \\ ''''\XEFIELD. - Th e " '.A. D. held a competition on 31st, at the h eadq u arte r s, wh en the of \\' akefield (Dr. G. B. Hillman) oH:1ciated as the and prize , being later prcscnted by L ad y h .athleen Pdkll1 gton, wh o is a L ady of Grace of the Ord er of St. J ohn of J erusa iem, and of the \Y a k efield Brigade. The competition w as for the " R oc -J agger " cup, a trophy of unique de s ign, and thL're \\' ere tiny clocks for eHc h n1l'lllber of the winning team.

H. R H TIlE DCCHESS OF YORK.

'l' A I D. - April

The a\\ ards \\'l're as follow :-1, ergeant Bedford's 1 0 m.lrks out of a pos ible 1 5; 2, erg-cant K llett's tealll, 1b-+; 3, Corporal Brown's team, 1-+. The members the winning team were ergeant Bedford, and Pri\'ates II. 80\\'ers, C. quires and A. utton. The results ,\,ere announced, and (t\\·ard..; distl-ibuted at ,l "PL ial gathering in the e\-ening, \Yhich lady friends l)rL'sL'nl. Di\'isional upt. C. Gray, who presided, extended a cordial \\'e!come to Lady Kathleen Pilkington.

Lady Kathleen Pilkington, having pre -ented the" Roe] lgger" cu r and a \Yard, said she wa::, proud to cOllle amongst the men that night, and to offer her congratulation upon their recent splendid uccesses.

.\!{:'I[LEY \:\0 '''ORTLEY. ,\ copy of the annual report fl)r 1927 is to hand, which hows that the \\'ork accomplished has been \\ ell \\'orth the time and labour expended. First aid ha been rel.ldered 011 -+73 occa ion by memb r at public :,,:·atherings. E\ ery member of the Di\'ision has obtained

First -\id certificate, \,ouchers, medallion and efficiency labeb; 17 membel-::' with Home Tursing certificates, 15 l)f " ' hom ha\'e in addition the l\Iedallion Pendant, 9 member,> Sanitation certificate and Pendant, and 11 Hygiene certificate::,. Thus the Division ha the distinction of po e 'sing e\ery certificatp obtainable. The halallCe in hand is £,'8 lOs. 10d,

No.6.

DliRHA:'I.-The competition for the Graham" Challenge Shield \\-as held last month at Durham, ",hell general regret " as expres ed that the Coroner wa::, unable lo be present O\ying to ilidisposition.

Corps Supt. H. S. Grace was the secrelary uf lhe COIllpetition, ,,-hich ,,,as judged by Dr. "VV. H. Pallett, of Gate::,head, and Dr. Ga\'in ?II uir, of Newcastle.

i\lr. Stanley Embleton, A sistant Commissioner of the 6 District, pre ided, said that there were 27 entries for thi;:, year's e\-ent, and there "-ere fi,'e teams in the final. The results ,,-ere :-

1 and « Coroner Graham" Challenge Shield, Brandon Colliery "B," 287t point.

2 and "K orth Shield, Boldon Collienpoinh. -

3, Horden Colliery, 251 points.

-+, Dorothea Colliery, 2-+1 poinb.

5, Dean and Chapter Colliery, Ferryhill, 23-+ points.

The trophies ,,-ere pre ented bv the l.Iayoress of Durham (:'IIrs. ]. X. Lynch), and the paid a tribute to the noble work of first aid men in various spheres of life.

The Chief Constable of South Shield said there mu be many li\' es sa\ ed through fir t aid before a doctor's en'icc could be obtained in cases of accident.

HOliGIITOK-LE-SPHI:\G.-The Di\'i ion retained the Robert Anderson cup again this year wbich is awarded to the Di\'ision with the highest percentage of all-round efficiency. Sunderland had held the cup twice, but not in succ e ssi\'e years. This year Houghton secured 100 per cent., Sunderland being econd, Jarro\,\ third, Hull fourth, Scarborough fifth, and Carl (Ashington) sixth. The competition embraces divisions in Durham, orthumberland, and the Ridings of Yorkshire.

The interesting announcement was made at the 1 o. 6 District Competition finals of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Tursing Division held at Darlington Technical College and Central School on 17th Marcil. Houghton was not represented in the finals, in which East Cleveland won the Silver Challenge Shield, South Shields Police the Gibbon Bowl, Blackhall the Palmer trophy, and Young People's Institute, Hull, the Burdon Challenge Cup ( ursing). The individual successes in the nursing competitions included :'.Iiss Hellam and Mrs. Sanderson, of Durham County, who

1928

t,-ied for the hid 1ll11HlUr ill Durham Count\ i)i\ I. Supt. Schnllic\.;:, of Dean alld Chapkr Di\' ision, {\'a" Olll' of thL' three I-L'cipients of lon g seJ'\ ice llledal:-.. Prcsentation of troph}. ThL' l\layorl''>'' of f) arlingtoll ( '\frs. IIard\\-ick) prl'senkd till' Robel-t .\nder:-,oll Cup 10 IIoughlon, <1lld, in the ah"L'IlCL' through illnL'-;" of 1\1 r. ]. t;. Stokoe (supt.), Sergt.-IIl'>trudur \. l\lUl'>ull acn'pll'd thL' trophy. .\ssi"tant COl11l11i'>:-.il)nl'r Emhleton, in congmtuiating Houghtoll 011 their remarkahle achie\l'l11ent in rl'lailling thL' trophy, said there " ' l're 5-+ Di\ i"illllS in the area and thL' performallce of HOllghton in "L'cliring the ma:\cil11L1lll \\'a,> a en meritorioLls Dnl'. In SUpl. Stokoe, that Di\ i"i()11 j1\lSS an ellthusiasti - leader, and he L'speciall.\ cOlllplil11l'nll't1

Scrgl.-Instructor 'oLlison, "ho, <1" '>L'l'1'etary, had al";[y,, hl'l'll Illlbt punctual \\ ith his rL'tUrth. During till' \;1"( f\lllr years thl' Houghton Di\ i"ioll hac.l Illadl' tlW"t "<tti,,fadllr.\ progress. Ill' had not thl' "Iighte-;t doubt that \\'ith "llch an ellicil'nt instructor ;1" Sl'rgl. Coul"l'n, 1Ioughl\lll \\ \)uld maintain its ellicient ,talL' and the ta,..,\';: of \\,rl,,,tling thL' lLlp from thelll \\-ould hl' 110 light nnL'. \gain thl' Illemlwr" Ill' lhe Jdrn1\\ \)i\ i"illll were exalllined lhi" llllllllh h) D, - (;nllll, \\ ilh till fpllo\\ illg resulh :-

Lahek \!L',..,,,r,,. \llliL-r"llll, .\lkilh\ln, [i,til''', Ihhhrpd Cheg\\'in, Cunningham, CainL', Ethl rid:":l', [·\'I'1'l ,..,t, Fktllll'l Gillman, IIullting, I lade), llulder"llll, IIl'ppk \\ hitl , L,l-..celle:-., .\fcCallulll, \kLL'llan, \Iullen, \lallln, \1,L'llull1Ugh, :-\e\\'toll, ;'\orth J., :\orlh R., ,\inl1 ]., :\inll If., IlllCl1lk. Rob"on, Smith, Sloan, TWL'L'd}, Tholllp"lln, T,lk, \\"il"'l1l1, and \\TL'ar.... \Il·dal..... \Ic-;sr". \1\ln.lgh,11l ,lnd .\lcKL nlla.

DI-. Grallt ill hi" rL lll.!r\.:" "pllkl Ill' 11lL' \\ 11rk dlllll' hnlh practically :lnd IIll'l11l't it,tll:, ilild ..,aid t h:lt if till } carried ,)t1 a" thL\ had dlllll" thl \, \\llulli al\l;[\"" gain - -

Thl: Supt. thanked lhv DllL!,ll' f,ll hi llll" 'llraging remarks, and \\hil..,t l1lakin:.,:· t'lfLTl nl'l III thL' L , llicil lllY, Ill' "tated ho\\' proud \\ L'rl" tll h.t\ l' !'L'n'i\L'd thl' third plat\. in the. o. b Oi"tricl f,)r thl I, R\llwrt . \lldl l':--llll .. cup.

The CadL'l" in Cl)l1'lI:ctioll \\ ith thL jarr\l\\ Di\ i illl1 ,, Il for eXHll1inatillll, \\'hich \\ a" condulled 1)\ \)1'. Il:dl IS "' :ll for certilicate'> and t\\l nl l-l'ight "at flll -

On TUL'"dm, .\Ial-lh 13th, lhl Tral11\\,a\ Di\'i::,ion of the IlL' lllrp-., 1lL'ld all lance competition 1'01- thL' "Dalgli"h" cup, \\ hil h \\ 1"; prl"it:ntcd h\ the ex-"heriff (l\lUllcillllr R. D,dgli:-.h) 1111 cOlllpctit(l)tl " ithin the Di\ ,,,illl'.

The examinc,-" \\ ere Dr. \\ •. 11. PaliL-tl (:\'C\\ c;hlllj :Ind 0,-. Taylor (Lll\\' Fell), ?\l) Ie..,,, than li\'e tcam cOlllpetL'd and DI-. l\dlL'lI, wllll has had considerable l' xj1L'rielll'e in judging amhulance l'\llllpetitiulls, :-.tated in hi'> remark" at till' dthC l)f the pnll'L'l'ding!> that 11\'c tcam" frolll one Oi\ i"ion \\<l" ulliquL' in hi" experiencc, and (;xpre'>sed thL' hope lhat till' Tmm\\' ay" Oiyi,>ioll \\'ould be repre..;cnled in the Di"trict Final and e\'entually compete for the Dl'\\ ar " ..,h ield.

The \\ inning lL'illll \\ ;[ the ILtym<1rket [)Cplll " \" team captained by Sergeant ]. ScotL.

The members of the team \\'ill he pre entL'd \\'ith mcdal.., kindly supplied by the Tramwa) Commiltee of the !\c\n' a:-.t1e Corporation, who have in many other \Yays "ho\\'n a I crr practical interest in the Tralll\\'(l\ s Di\'ision.

Di\ isional upt. Yeats illll( his Sergcant (;. Posliethwaite are to be congratulated on the progTl'"'' of thL ir Di\ ision since its formation Ie s than a "ear ago.

No. 10.

II'S\\ lCll. .\11 amhulance \\'or-\wrs in the Di:-.trict were grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Thoma..; Daml-lnt on Thursday, March 9th. l\lr. Damanl had been head attend-

April I928

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ant at Christchurch Park, Ip swich, "ince the town it, h aving been ill the serl'.icc of Fonnere(lu famJiy, who \\'cre the former o\\'ners, 18/0. \11 hi" li fe :\1 r. f)alllall L had been an ardent illllbulancc I\ llrker. Il l' gnillL'd his First \id certificate in 1885,. and juined the J p'>\\'ich Fi r"t Oi\ i"ioll. In 905 he was In 1912 he the J ong' .\[edal. From 191-+ to 1<:)18 he \\'a'> In ch.arg'c of. Como) \\'ork at the Ea,>l Suffolk and Ipswich HospItal, durtng that time superl lhe unloading of 7+ COIl\O)''' of \\-oundcd. In January, 1Y20, he \\'a" pre'>l'nted \\ itb lhe \\':lr 8adge.

ill the Ambulance rIall, at which presentation \,-ere made hy Irswich and Ips\\'ich l\ursin{( Corps to their lWll g'1-catly ,'alLIed old friend,>. ..'

The funeral toni< pial'/' on .\-Ionday, ,\1 ill (h 1 2lh, ,It ,\ far garet's ChuITh, I The ll:urlh \\,<1""'_ ,man: of hi" fello\\' to\\'nsfolk dC'>lnng to tc"tlfy to thcll n:"pcct and .\ vcry rcprescntati\'e hody of John :\111b-ulance Brio'ade under Di::,trict Officer F. followed the (on which lay hi'> cap and belt, \\,Ith the Brigade Rag as a pall) from the residence to t11.e church. The porch \\'a..; lined h) IllL ll1hl'r" of the Ips'\'lch Corps

[Fast Anglian Dail) T·/J It·.>' Funeral of the late Mr. T. ] Dall1Olnt, Di trict Officer 1\0. 10 Di trict, .].A.B.

(1 ) .\l1lbulance men carrying the coffin to the hearse. (2) The guard of honour, \\-ith some of ",reat hs, (In et) The late I r. T. J. Dam ant. the lllany

III 1921 he wa:-- appL1inted orps Onicer (lps\ 'i(h Corps), and in 1922 District OlTtcer, <lnd ,,-as admitled Hon. en-ing Broth r of the Ord er in 1923. His wifc was a lso a keen ambulance \\'orker, and gaIned her Long l\fedal, and also in 1925 \\'a s award d (t Vellum Vote of Thanks hl'the Ord(>r. In December last they kept their Golden Wedding, ce ebrati ng it with a party

under Lady 'upl. \li ss H'l,(H)'ar A. R. R.C. District Officer Hill, D eath and 'Corp Ollicers,- Fiddy and Po\\-ell. Supl. Goddard and . \mbul ance. Ofnccr obbol,d. acted as pallbearers, and upt. a\\-:. er carned the medals. Other mcmber - of the Bngade pre-;l nt. In. lhlllCh \\'ere COllnty Commissioner Dr. S. O. Dlstnct urO'eo n Dr. Fryer, D. Lord, 'upt. Pa\\,sey, Capt. Good- b

Bv COj4, tc.'s

erham, Miss HCl1ls\Yorth (Han. triet Officer 's Bohun Coulcher, i\lis- Hart and Ho aek.

!PS\\·ICH.-\\ Te ha\'e recei\' d a copy of the sccond annual report of th Medical Comfort ' Depot. During the yeal- 706 article ' \\'ere loaned, and the balance sheet -ho\\' - a balance of 17s. d. It is pointed out in the report that ne\\' premi -es arc required which \\,ill cosl no less than £500 or £600, and an appeal made for support to accomplish this object. The biggest item for replacement in Comfort Depots are rubber articles; being perishable they need replenishing from time to lime. \\Te congratulate the Committee on the u eful ,, or\.;: they ha\'e accompli hed.

N o. II (Southern Railwa y .)

DO"ER.-The anllual dinner of this Di"ision "'as held on :\larch 31 , t, o\'er ,,'hich :\1r. H. R. Busbridge presickd. .\mongst those prcscnt \\'cre the (.\lderl1lan Ban\'ick), ..-\.. \Yhite (Di"isional Operating Supt.), Chid Can -table Bond :\lr. R. N. Shrimptol1 JGoods Agent), Di\'isional

pre\'ious year, and the number of remo\'als by molor ambulance ",as 131, compared with 109 in 1926. J ourncys had been made \' ith the motor lo London, Gill i nghaIll, Eastr)" SiLLingbourne, Canterbul'y, \ shford, Kennington, D()\'er and other places, and tho large increasc in the nUIllber of cases treated aga i n goes to eIllph;lsise the importance and able \'alue of al11bui:1nce tuition.

The :\Iayor of Deal presided al the anllual uinner of the Deal and \'.'almer Di,·i..,ion on ;\ f arch 23('(.1. IIis \ \ 'nrship \\'as supporled by :\ 11'. and :\ l rs. Bi:-;tion, Do\er; ,\1 1'. and i\[rs. i\ arlin, Deal; :\11-. and ;\lrs. Harris, \\ Tal mer ; ;\ 1r. and :\lrs. Ransnl?l-, 'and\\'ich and "om(' hundred member.., (If the Di"isiL1n and friends.

Di\'isional 0111cer F. \1. Ilughes proposed "The \ 'isilors" to which .\. \\'hile, Di,'isional Operating Supt. respondcd in a H'r), " itt) manner. 'Ill'. \\' \. Hro\\'n, Di"isiollal 'Dllllllercial 'II anagcr spokc ill culngi tic terms of the :\la)'or, -\Idcrman .\. \\'. Laml1l'rt.

IIis \\Torshir (" ho had returned from 1ll1Iid;l) "'p('cially to be prcscnt) ucall "ith the \\'Llrk of thc ILlet! Di"ision, referring to the e(licil'nt nwtor amhulancc sen ic' il maintain" and the good relations nl<lintaincd b) the rail \\'ayll1cn \\'ith all classl s of thL' CI HllI1lUllil).

\IL'rilllrious fir"t aid \\as rl'llch:rl'd h\ ,\mbulallcl' Onicl'r :\l'\\ man .lnd P-ri, atl's lll)\\'clI <lnu East \\ ll(ld I'L'l Lnt", fllr \\ hilL- n'turning (!llm a chun:h par.ldL' al r laslings it \\,\'0 rl'pllrll'd that a sL'rillU-. accidL'nt h.ld lKCUlTl,d (In thL' fnlnt. ThL' man \\ a" sulTl'ring fnllll a fl-actlllTu klllllr tll \\ hicll fir"t aid \\,:lS pl"lllllPll) ('Lndl'rLd :lnd tilL' man con\ Lyed tll h()"pital.

Thl' Ilithl'r C;rl'cn ])i, i"illn hcld ;l SllcCL'ssful dancl' llll \Lll'ch < lh, at \\ lliLh thl' \I;(\l rl -''' (f LL\\'isllalll \\.[" rrl",L' nt h} \\ ill'lll thL I ri/L s \\'l'l'l' dist lihlltL d

Opening of the Enlarged Ambulance Station at Plymouth.

THE an n ual rep rt of the PI ymollth and District Ambu lance Service says : '( The most notable event of the year has been the very generous gift of the prcm ises adjoi n i ng the IIeadquarters, for conversion into an additional Station This great hc l p and encouragcment on the part of an anonymOLI fricnd of the Service are deep! y appreciated . "

The ncw pre m i es (i n :\ otts - street) were op ncd on :\[arch 28th by rs . J . 11. Beckly, wife of the chairman of the Plymouth Section, in the prescnce of the :\Tayor and :\Ja\'orc and a larae com pany, i I1cl udi ng 01. '1. Ellis (Assistant ' urgcon-i n-Ch icf of the B ri aade) and many Jeading itizcns. - -r-,

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Cadets presented bouquets to the :\Iayoress and Mrs . B eckly . As she unlocked the doors she said "Bear ye one another's burden and so fulfil the law of Christ . " The company then entered the aarage and the :\layor formally handed over the building to the use of the Ambulance Service, J , H Beckly, J P (Chairman of the Devon County Centre of the J A A ), accepted on behalf of the Associat ion Committee

Appropriate scripture was read by Rev H Reynolds (President of the Plymouth Free Church Council), after which the Bishop-who was robed - conducted an impressive dedication service. Thanks were expressed by :\1r. Lovell R. Dunstan, J . P . (County Vice- President, S ,J.A . A . ), and :\1r. Harold F Vellacott (Corps Surgeon, . J . A . B . ) . :\ l r , \ V. E. Payne (Chairman of the Finance Committee) gave the financial position and appealed for further support.

\'ictoria

?\ur ing Di\'ision of the Leeds Corps \\'ith thc trophies haye \\'on during- the pasl year. they

TIll' :ll1nu : t1 dinnll'o/ Ill' TllllhridgL' I )i\ isi(ln \\ a-. hL'ld nn \l.lrch 14th, at ,, hich COlllllillor II. (;. (;unnl'r, J.P., pl-csided, and said hl1\' highly thL' IllL:l1 coullcil \alul,t! the \\' L)rk (If St. J()llll ill h hUlll<lnatarian \\ or-l.;:. Supt. R, 11. \gnL \\ pnlr()sed thL' Surgeons Cob be (Ko. 11 District), and Mr. l\la tel' (:\0. Di trict) , ,,'ith a large numher of members and friends.

The chairman, in proposing the toa t of the Southern Raihyay, pointed out the intere t which the directors and officer of the Company took in ambulance \\'ork. Dr. Cobbe proposed the toa t of the Brigade which ,\ as re ponded to by Supl. T Jones. The prapo ed the chairman in an able speech.

Supt. T. H. Palmer, S.B., presided at the meeting of the Redhill Di"ision on March 28th. A strong financial position exists, largely due to able managcment of the headquarter lettings. A yaluable work is being performed hy the outposts at Dorking, Pensllurst, Harley, and Three Bridges Sympathy wa expressed with Private H. Francis \\-ho recently fractured his arm. Thanks was given to Di, isional Surgeon Shave for his long continued sen'ices to the members.

The annual report of the Deal and vValmer Divi ion sho\\ s that the number of cases of accident or sudden illness dealt with during the year 1927 ,vas 316, compared with 157 the

hl.'nlth of thL' Di"trict tLl \\ hich Dr. H. ]. :'.Ianning \\'at1o.., replied. Pri\atL's T. J l'nl1l'r and L. Hazell proposed "Thc isilnrs" and ThL' to which rl'SpOI1Sl'S \\'crc madL' hy :\ e\\somc and Froud. During the ('\'cning a progT:tlllllll' of music " as gi\ en.

\\'e are pleased lo hear thatlhe debt 011 the headquaners of the Chalham Di,ision has no\\' been liquidatl d, and congratulation · are offered to Di\'i5ional Ol1icl'r \\'. T. Hancox, S. B., and hi IllCm bel'S, for the hard work lhe\ Im,'c rendered to accomplish this. -

Eight le c tures on Home Hygiene for the Sl. J ohn Ambulance t\ssociation Certificate by Mr. P. Beltison, .\. R. an. I., 1\1. 1. H., " ,ill be gi\ 'en at the orthem Polytechnic Institute, Holloway-road, N. 7, on Wednesday e\'enings at 7.30 p.m., commencing l\1ay 2nd, 1928. It is combined cia s for mcn and wOl11cn. Fcc, 3s, 6d" payable at first lecture to the han. secretary, Miss Saunders.

O n the ground floor of the enlarged premises there is accommodation for six or seven cars, and beneath the garage there are petrol tanks with a total capacity of 600 gallons At the rear of the ne\y portion is a spacious engi neeri ng shop fitted with an overhead runway for removing car parts from the garage An interesting apartment being fitted out next door is a rescue station, where special stretchers, hoisting appliances, oxygen and apparatus for entering foul gas will be installed ready for immediate use . Stretcher sheds contain equipment for use in case of a local disaster of maanitude .

The first floor has a casualty room where first aid can be rendered; a large li\"ing- room for the ambulance men with sleeping accommodation for four; two lecture rooms which, by means of folding doors, can be turned into one; duty - ambulance sisters' quarters, which are largely being furnished by the Plymouth Guildhall Ladies \ Vorking League; and a control room The a larm system is very complete, and is connected with the outside ,,'orld by a special telephone cable trunk , Private wires connect with the sub - tations, and an automatic telephone and night extension bell enable the ambu lances to be summoned from any Police te lephone box or tramway sta n da r d ca b i ne t. This is a

THE ST .JOHN AMBU LANCE ASSOCIATION-CENTRAL SIA'n O

The En larged Plymouth Ambulance Station

-l' I RST great boon during" silent hour " In ca e of fire, a car has to follOlY the Fire Brigade to the scene; the call is receiv d over the Fire Brigade Circui t imultaneously with the firem n. Th n by means of an electrical r lay an alarm is oundcd in three diff rent parts of the building until re. ponded to.

The Llpp r Aoors of the buildings are deyotcd to admini trative office and torage accommodation, and in one room there i additional emergency sleeping accommodation for t\y

Externally the prem ises are hei ng decorated in black and whit, the colours of the Order of St. John, and there is a light d sign hcaring the St. John \Yhit e Cro The architect was :;\1r. A. Y. Rooke, and the contractors the Plymouth Builders, Ltd.

t the annual meeting in the Council Chamber, which was held after the opening ceremony,

S .J.A.B. Overseas.

Til Ii: fi rst two long sery ice meda ls awarded in South Australia were presented la st month hy the Licul.to l c. srs. G. F II L:SSCY (Assistant Commissioner of thc S ] . A. B. in Clnd A E. :' l eaker (Corps SlIPt. [or the South ]\ usLralia distri,t). l\ f r. lIus:ey g-aincd his cCI·tificatc in 1886, the year following the e. tahlishment of the mcwcmenL in \ ustralia; and :'1 r. :'1 eaker gai ned his enificate in 1QO.2, and joined the Ihigmk in the fO!!OIying year.

c.\ PE To\\':--:. Tn th sudden death (.)f :'f 1'1). Kathleen Spilman, of ROlllkhos'h, the St. John Ambulance Brigade alllI "\ ssociation han: lo'>t one of its most cnthusiastic \\"l)rker<.,. :'Jrs. Spilman \\ 'as as"ociatcd \\ ith the organisation c f aid and nllr,>ing inslructl1r fl1r a number l)f \ cal '>, and was Lad, ' [)i\ i,>il)llal l)r thl' l)i\ i,>il)n l)r the Brigadc ib Girl Guide Camp s.

:\TI '::\IHER'> l1f the "\'ur'>ing I)i\isil)ns l)f the Sl. jl)hn \mh ulance Brigddc arl' reminded thal arrangcment:-, arc 11l1\\ in rrogres.'> for the \ arilHl'> Cid ClIidc Camr.'> to be held during :. I an y of cam p"" arc g' lad tl) a\ ail thcm.'>ch 'c') of the ,>cn icc'> l)f a member of thc Brigade, The mCIllber's dutic') consist ("If taking chargc of the health of the gi 1'1:, \\ hi I:,t i11 camp. The memhcr i.'> also \\c\comc to JOin in the gcncml pursuib of the Hu s e y and A E. Meaker to \\'hom he presented Long Sen ice Med a l. Both are offic e r s of the ;\del a ide Corps, am p and ever)' effort is made tl) afford her a ce;tai n amou n L of f reC ti me. \\There necessar\ ' the tra\ 'elling expenses of a member arc paid of course board and lodging during the camp arc free. Commissioner Hedley V. presented the report, which showed that 16,545 invalid removals - with a grand total of 25,621 patients and crippled and out- patient passengers.

The in moving the adoption of the report, congratulated all concerned with the management, and Sir J. F. Wimnnicott, in seconding, commented particularly on the services rendered to the hospitals

Henry Hurrell and others also paid tribute to the work, and Col. C 1. Ellis spoke of the high standard of the Plymouth Service.

I t was stated that there was a bank ovedraft of '£308, and a further sum of .£200 ,vas required for furnishing the new premises.

Ratlway Ambulance News.

London & North .. Eastern E.\ T I '.. I STER;-\ S I":CTfO:--:)

TI ll : re. lilts of the Preliminary Competit ions are as fo ll ows :Parkeston" ," Ki ng's Lyn n " A," Parkeston "B," Li, ' rpoo1 Street, Stratford, Ipswich -:\ 0, Cam hridge.

Thc ahm c teams eompetcd in the Final Competition on April 17th, at thc .E lnsli tll tion Stratford.

\ report of lhis will appear in our next i sue

London, Midland & Scottish and Great Western Joint.

The . \ Il1 bulance om petl tlon in con nection

\\ith the L.:'T.S. L G.\V. Joint Railways Centre \\as held at Shre\\'. burr on :'larch 22nd for Beginner'>' and the and 28th at Rock Ferry fL)r \d \ anced team:;.

On the l2nd till. Ii\ ' c tcams werc engaged 111 thc COlllrclitil)n, \\ ilh the [1110wing re lilt :-

1 • hrc\\"hun 1 1392

2. l)irJ...l nlll·; Hi \\'. 116

3. C1w"ll'r JllniL)r 109

4 l ,lpl1nllllr"l l1\)rl " hun .) Pll..,..,'ihk marks, 200.

The fi rst team took part in the com petition on the The] mlge was Dr. R. D. Thomas, \\r e]:'hpo(1\.

On the .2/th and thirteen team comp ted, lhe rc'>ults heing- a hllow

1. Sl1n \\ ..,hun :2

2. Chl, ,,ter:\ 1

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l\] em bers who may wish to u ndcrtakc til is duty are requested to with their Lad\ Divisional Superintendents.

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1\I. DUlllblc, Supl. of the De\'l1l1port Nur"illg Division of the S.J. ;\.B., has been awarded till' Sen icc edalot the Order of St. John of Jcru..,alem in till' Briti"Il Realm for her long- and faithful sen icc. She Wit" one of thl' foundation of the Plym outh Co-c)pcratin. l ursing Di\ ision, and has also sen 'cd as ;t St. John V ,, \. D, during' 1he "Val'.

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Rl1Ck Fnn r fcrdord ;\' ll, 1 PL1I'l Sunlight lIereford '0, 2 Shn \\,,,hury 1 Ludlow • Che-.ll:r Xo, 2 Jrl)oton l\ o. 1 J IOl)ton l\ll, 2 Birkcnheacl \\ '.

The Judges were: tretcher, 1r. T . E. A . Stowell, Torthwich; Individual Oral, Dr. Reid Duncan, Altrincham; Individual Injuries, Lt. -Col. Lee bbott, D.S.E., \ Vhitchurcb.

The 'I Thorne" Cup for the best team was won by Shrew bury No . 2 .

The" R. E John ton" Cup for the best Individual, by A \ V. Edwards, Hereford,

The" Mrs . Geo. Johnston" Cup for the hest Junior team, by Shrewsbury No. 1.

The , John W ill iams" Cup for the best Stretcher team by Port Sunlight.

The cups and prizes were presented to the successful competitors by ;YIrs. Geo. Johnston, who, together with Johnston, takes a keen interest in the ambulance movement on the Joint lines.

:;\1r. Ratcliff, the Joint Supt., spoke to all the teams, giving them encouragement to keep up with the good work, and his words were endorsed by J. Williams, the late Joint Supt. Geo. Johnston expressed his pleasure at being with the old ambulance men once more. The doctors spoke in turn, giving the men advice for future competitions, and they mentioned that the ambulance standard on the Joint Lines was to their mind highly satisfactory.

Metropolitan.

The annual competition for the challenge shield and medals presented by the directors and officers of the Company was held on Saturday, 24th, at Neasden works. A large number of members and friends gathered to witness the contest between the five teams who entered The stretcher test was set and judged by Lt.-Col. F. A. Brooks, 1\I.D , and the individual practical and viva voce tests \yere carried out by Dr. R. Connon Robertson.

The stretcher test was a supposed injured man who had fallen some 20 feet upon a bag of tools whilst repairing a station window, sustaining an abdominal wound, fractured jaw, and a fracture of the base of the sku ll. In this the marks gained were very close.

1\1r. G. Hally, chief mechanical engineer to the Company and chairman of the Ambulance Centre, before the presentation of the medals and prizes gave an inspiring address.

He then asked 1\1rs Crowe, wife of Dr. D. L. Crowe, surgeon of the 1\Ietropolitan Railw ay Division No . 89 (S .J. A.B.) in the unavoidable absence of lr. \ V. Holt, traffic manager, to present the prizes.

Lt. -Col. Brooks, in the course of an intere ting address, briefly reviewed the te t imposed on the competitors.

A very pleasant afternoon wa concluded with yotes of thanks being accorded 1\lrs. Crowe, Lt.-Col. F, A . Brooks, Dr. R. Connon Robertson,

The Li e ut. Go\ ernor of South \u;.,lralia with G, F,

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,:\1 r. G. II ally , and the am hu Ian e secretary, .:\ 11'. .T . A. Graycstock . -----.--.----

Lo ndo n & N o rt h= E astern (-:\ OR TlI-E,\snm,:"\ • \RE \).

The Final Coml ctition in this area \ya held at Stockton on the 31st .:\Iarch, when ix teams (representing each of the ix di tricts of the Centre) met to elect the team to represent the area in the I' Group" Competition in London. Dr. J ':\ landall Coates, of -:\ on\ich, judged and placed the teams a fo11o\\'s:-

Part ,\ " Part "B " Tl)tal.

Hull 8J 6+1 163

L eed 01 1+5 .J.f

X e ,,'castI e I 11+ 1 1

:'Iliddkshrough 50 --1 107;\ :)1., Darlington 47 ,HI!, 7 X Y ork 35 47}

':\1r. George Da\'idson, Di\ 'isiona l General .:\lanager, York, presided o\'er the gathering, and spoke of the still maintained interest in the ambulance work of the Centre.

,:\1 r. \\ Ti lliam \Yhitela\\', Chai rman of the L X. E. R , presented the "\\Tharton" Shield and medals to the \yinnin g team, and said he ,,'as glad to ha\ 'e that opportunity of \\ -itnessing his first English ambulance competition, and wa much struck \yith the keen interest shown hy all the men competing, and hoped the \york ,\'ould'sti11 continue to flourish under the able leadership of their secretary who spent the" hole of his leisure time in trying to keep the \\'ork strong and healthy.

:\IARKI:\G SlIEET ["OR STRETCI1ER TEST.

Card 1. Y ou standing- on the platform of a large station, talking to a tickl't collecLl1I', \\ -hen a Illan runs up to you and asks )'OU to come as quickly as you can to his friend, \\'ho h e thinks has "donl! something to himself." H e tell'> you that he it; lying on a seat just out. ide the 3rd c las", ,,'ait ing room.

You kno\\' that about forty yards a\\-ay there is a equipped ambulance rool11 , -the '>tatiol; entrance, and hat thr ee trained ambulance men "'ill probably he found there, Imm ed iately proceeding to the case with the messenger, also taking ticket collector 5 Tactful que tioning of the messenger 3 K eeping back thl! crtnnl 2.

Card 2.-The mcssenger informs you that his friend has been troubled \\'ith his and that hc has come up to town Lo con ult a specialist That they h ad been hewing a drink or t\yO, and that he had left him in the waiting I'oom about half an hour pre\'ioosly.

He i \'ery anxious about his friend's o\-ercoat, hand bagand umbrell a, which he states he had with him when he saw him last.

Card 3.- He is lying in the position that you lind him, he is deeply, em i- conscious ; hi collar is bloodstained, apparently from a fe\\- superficial scratches on his thr oat, from which hcl:morrhage has been negligible. There is a wound acros the 1ront of the left \\Tist, fr0111 which, at present, there is littl e or no bleeding. You can m rlllage to rouse him by s h aking and sho uting at him; he is rather rlhusiyc and incoher ent in his sreech Ctnd \"'rlnt. to go to

A T f)

'>kcp. On :-.truggling to '>it up, the "'ound on the I ft lk gins tl) hk-cd :lg:lin.

Prompt anT'>t llf h;l'lllC1rrhagc by :

(<I) Ek\ aLion

(h) Digital prl',>surl' and tl)urniqul't on lefL hrachia or

(c) P lllling ..,kl'\'e of Cllat up and llexion

(d) Tell1(1l1I'a ril) Cl)\'l'ring up \\ l)und Di:-.p<ttching tickl'! Cl)lkclnr \\ith instructions:

(a) To <1l1lbubnCl' statilll1 .,

(11) I nfl1rllling amhulallcl' 111l'n

(c) Strdchl'r :lml .1]lpli:1I1Cl'S

In,>LrLlL'ling IricI1l1 tn lay patient dl),,"n in thl; rccUlllhl'nt pllsitil1n, Illll '>l'll ing' all clothing round nCl'k, cl1l' t ,lnd waist

Tl'll1por<t ril: Cll\lTing up slight \,"ounc.b l)n throat

Brief l'\.<ll11inatilll1 of patil'nt as to :

(a) Degrel llf unclln:--cilllhncs.... ,\ns\\'er slight

(h) Condition of pllpi\"" ,\ns\\'('r. slllall

(c) ',]annn ,1f Brl'athing, .\n"'\\l'r, krtorioll'> aL ti l11e

In tructing fril'lld ,II' UIll' llf thl' amhlliann: I11l n tll '>l'aITh ill \\ ait ing-n1nlll I'Ll' mi:-.sing h lnd-bag.

lIYl'rl'll:tt and lIl11 hrl'l1:t

E\.aminatiLln (If hand-hag. (l\l'rnl:lt and ul11hn: lla (hottle Iahl'lkd n1l'rphia-pl1i"'l)n found in right-hand hOt[(ll11 Pllckl't of Ll\ "rn1at)

l'rlllllp t r,'lllo\ 'a l Llf palil'nt tn alllhu!<tnc,' rLllllll

Trca tl11l'nt in alllhu1.1Ilcl' nllllll.

\ttClllpt to rOU:--l' t hl' pat il'nl

Kcep him (t\\'<lkl' if ply ihk

Slapping- hi:-. bel" ncck "nd clll',.,t with :1 \\'L't tL,\\',·1

Slapping tIll' sllll· (If hi kl't Ill:t\ hl'lril'd

Lat"l \\ alk him ahuul, if till' nlliditilln l1f hi pubc will allow it . .

T..: ... thl' rKI\\'l'r Lli "\\ ,tlll1\\·ing. ,lnd if ahk' tll cln ... (1

(ii\l an emetic

(a) \Iu tard. a t:thk''''IILll1nfll l in half Llf \\',lrln \\';ttcr. and repl'ated until \ l1miting lIn ur..,

(h) Salt , t \\ 0 t;thk"'11l 111llfu]..., imi].lrl:- gi\ l'n

(c) If \lImiting i I dilnkd. pUlling till' t\\ II ling-l'rs to thc hark llf tilL' thr,mt Illil\ som 'liml's hastcn it

Gi\l' strong hlack collll' III ell-ink'

GiH kn grain of pl'rlll"nganalL' llf Illlla:-.h in a pillt of \\ atLl' :tnd rcp..:at in hali an hour...

Or thrcL' tahk"pll11llful',> of Llllld:-· Iluid, sil1lilarh'

\rtiricial re'>piration if rc:,pirat iOIl threakn'> to cease:::

\\ 'ound on Idt \\ rist.

\\ hile ahO\-e treatlllent is heing- carried out, \\'atchful that ha:morrh ag-l' i'> lInd..:r proper control h) proper application of lllurniqul'l of \\'l)und foreig-n bodies (none

For injury to \\ ri:-.t joint (\\'rist joint in\'oh'cd)

.-\ppli cation of iodinc ';lll. . ,. , ..

Sl e rili';ed absorhent dres-;ing and handage :::

\\'e11 padded splint from tip of fingcr'> to elhow to command the \nist joint

Large arm sl i ng uperficial \\ 'o uncls on throat.

,\pplication of iodine sol.

i\bsorbcnl dressing and handag-e

General t!'eatment and transport.

\Nindo\\'s and door of ambulance room kept open to ensure plenty of fresh air... '"

Treatment of shock by warmth, sal vo latile, hot cofree, etc.

Telephone message for Illotor ambu lance

" » to nearest hospita l stating n at ur e

1n str u cting friend to co 11\ er tactful me:-.sagl' to till' p atient's hOl11e

Pr eparat ion of stretcher and loading of patient \\ hilL.: awa ti n g t h e arr i va l of transport 5

D eta ili ng two Illen to trm 'c \\'ith p;ltil nt to hdspital 1. Southern .

T h e Southern Railway ambulancc competit ion ( \ V Di vi ion) took place at St. Dcl\,i d's

I nsti tu te, on .:\ I arch 1 Open to all \\' t o[ Sa l isbury , the compctitL))':' wcre divided en ior and j L1 nior grou p ..,. 'en i rs (maximum 376). - 1 J Barnstaplc . '0 , 1, 2, \\ 'adebridge -:\0. 1, .2-+N; 3, Templecombe

:\ 0 1 , 231 ; -+, Excter B, YeO\ il :\0. 1, ,Z1-+. (maxillluill 1, Yel)\'i l '0 ], 199 ; Barnstaple :\0.1,197; 3, Ilfracombc, 193 ; Tl)rringtoll Branch, 175; 5, Tcmplccombc

:\ 0 . 2, 165 ; 6, Exmouth Junction, 159; 7, Seaton J unct ion, 14-0.

The t\\O ,, -inning team.., in each g-roup \\erc tcd \\ i th handsomc prizc", and Barnstaplc hayc :,ccured the shielLl pre':>cn tcd b, - thc dircctors o[ the )Illpan\ [or the pn:mier arllbulance team in thc di..,trict.' Togdher with thc \"adebridgc team Barn'>taplc "ill be required tn competc in Lonc.lL n in for the l,r kciding' \\ -hich sha ll repre:,ent the S()uthern Raih\(l\ in the interrailway cOlllpetiti ,11...,. '

The judges c()lllll1ented fanHtrably l"ln the high standard l)[ the \\ l)rk. There was alsl"l all increased n L11ll her l"lf entries.

The a\\ard.., \\ere distributed Iw the :'Ia\ 'orcs s of Exeter, and leading l')Cilcials attended the cercmOIl\'

The \ 'ariou.., J)i\ ' isional Competitions ha\ c no\\ be n Ilcludcd and b\ \ irLuc (')[ their success, and in a ordance \\ ith tlie 'onditil)n..., laid do" n, the fol lowing team.., will competc at the Cannon Street Hote l on Fridav, :\Iay +Lh, [or tht:: Directors' ha ll enge and jlril.e:, and [or the purposc of deciding t h e t\\ 0 teams tl"l represent the Southern R a i lway Company in the Inter-Rail\\ay Competiti on : -

Central Di\ il)l) , Sl)lIth:tmpton \\\':-.t :\ll. 1 ; Snuth lIllptOil \\ 'c l 1\0. 2

\\'cSlern Di\'i il)ll. Barnstaple l1. 1 ; \\ 'adeh ridgl' l). l.

L ondoll (" 'e t) Di\ ion, "',lkrlo l) ".\"; \ \ Tater lol) (I B."

Southern Di\'isioll, Brighlon C. \1. E. 1 [lllrshal11.

Eastern D i\ isioll .• shford Statillll L). 1 L ondon (Ea:-.t) BrickL1yer',., .\rI11'> ):0. 1;

L on d on Bridge" , \ .»

Th e in d ivi du a l \\ ork \\ ill be conducted in pri va t e, but t h e t eam tests" ill hc held i n pub li c a nd will co mm en eat 9 0 a m Th e pr ize \\' ill he presented at + 30 p.m , by L a d y W a lk e r, t he " ifc of the estecmed Gencra l Man ag er o f th e So u t h crn lZailway W e h ea r t h at t he standard of ,\'ork on t h i. rai lway h as b ee n ycry h ig h t h is year.

Midland &. Great N orthern.

The senior competition for in ambulance \\'ork, organised by the .:\1. & G -:\ , decided at the Town Hall, King's Lynn, on . larch 22nd, \\ hen thc team from :'lelton Constable \\'on the challenge cup, and qual ified to represent thc line in the All-England contest. South Lynn :\ o . 1 team" ere the runners-u p. The com petition brought fl\'c teams into ri\'aln and the \\ inners 306 points out of a possible -l-06. In the lllofliing the mcn " 'ere examined in indi\'idual work, and the afternoon was de\'oted to a stretcher display

At the conclusion of the programme ':\1r. R. B \ \Talker, the trafJic manager, announced the result, and said some Yen" fine indi\'idual \\'ork had been seen.

To celebrate the "'inning of :'1. & G.:\ , R ambulance shield Xorwich (City) team a social \\as held on .:\Iarch in the c\'ening, \\ ' hen there \\as a full anJ representatiye attendance ':\1r. A. L. Dorer, hon. secrctan', .\mbulancc Centre, congratulating the team, gaye particulars of the considerahle number of mishaps in \\ -hich flrsl aid had been rendered to the stafftimeh- aid, ,, hich often resulted in the a"oidance of subsequent more serious results. The standard demanded in competitions had been raised and the marks gained in the recent .:\1. c G.:\ , R. competitions \\'ere hig'h h creditable to the teams. \\Tith regard to thc'- gathering that e\'ening. he was delighted "'ith the social atmosphere, "hich helped to promote g)od feeling.

,:\1 r. L. P. Clemen ts, captain, spoke of the earnest work \\ hich had been put in by the team, and appealed to the younger members of the staff tl) participate in the ,,'o rk, in \\ -hich they \\'o uld be helped b)' the long sen'ice members, so that t,,'o teams might entered for future competitions . .:\lr. G. hon. ecretan-, expressed than to tlwse "ho had pro\'ided reire hmen ts and the musical program me.

replica of the imli\ 'i dual prizes gi\'en to the 11ye members of the team ,,,as presented to F . (resen'c) b,' ':\lrs. Bloxham on behalf of the ambulance corp's, Great W e stern.

During the month of ':\larch the G ,\\T. R , compctition " ha\ e rcached the semi-final r und , and it is possible to announce the names of the e ight teams \\Thich \\ill compete in the final competition at Paddington on April 27th next \\'hen Lieut. - Col. F. \. Brooks and Dr. ConnonR obertson \\ ill be the joi n t adj ud icators

The teams are a under in the order of markIn s:m ' -fin:ll c.)m)etiti n :

22H

Birmingham... 21St. Blaze\ 21n

Newport,' Do k-slre<lt 212Purton 207

Taunton

h tel' 1951

Ponlypool-road 194-all of whom competed In the Advanced Class. \Yorcester Goods dept. team was the highe t placed Beginner's team (only missing the final by one mark). The team will be awarded the" Butt" bowl. The Reading Ladies team were eleventh, and the only Beginner's team to beat them were \Vorcester Goods dept.

Among recent recipients of the Company's long service first aid medal-a"warded for 15 years' efficiency-was L. E. Hathaway of the Audit Office, Paddington, the first "woman employee to obtain this distinction .

GLOUCE TER.-The annual dinner and distribution of trophies, prizes and examination a"wards in connection with the Gloucester ambulance cla s took place at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Gloucester, on the evening of Saturday, 17th.

J . (Divisional Supt.) presided, and among those present were the City High Sheriff A. Daniels), E. A, Chapman (district goods manager), and many local officers of the G.\V.R. Company and class officials.

The chairman reviewed the progress of the movement on the G \iV.R and emphasised the yo]untary nature of the work He ?aid tribute to the valuable assistance afforded by the medical officers.

"The Gloucester Ambulance Corps II was proposed by the City High Sheriff, who said that accidents on railways were negligible compared with those on roads, and the increase in the latter called for a wide dissemination of first aid knowledge. The "work had his earnest sympathy and he wished it every success.

Mr. E. A. Chapman responded, and referred to the fact that five members of the class were Serving Brothers of the O rder of St. John of Jerusalem

The" Maclean" Shield for advanced workers was handed to the Burton team, the II Horlick" Shield (for Beginners) to the Cheltenham team and the II Whitley" Cup (for actual first aid dered) to IYIr. V. Harris, of Chalford The other awards distributed by the High Sheriff included 5 gold medals (15 yea rs' effic iency), 1 go l d bar (20 years' efficency), and 1 quarter - century medal.

During the proceedings the Class I nstructor, C, T. Drinkwater, was made the recipient of handsome clock, subscribed for by the class members as a token of apprec iation of his services

SWI:-JDoN,-The Rt. Hon . Viscou n t Churchi ll G . C.V.O. (chairman of the Co m pa n y), and

counle s Churchi ll were the O'uests [hon ur at the annua l smok ing cone rt and distribution o[ troph ies, prizes, and examination a"\\'ards in COl1neclion with the windon first aid classes .

The gathering took place at the Mechanics' I nst i tute on the evening of :;\larch and attracted a record attendance ov r which r C B. Collett, Chief al Engineer, presided. mong others prescnt "\\'ere J F, Lean (.l\ ssl. General 11r . \Y. A . tamer (l \ SSt. Chid Iechanical Engineer), l\Iaj I' Rod\\'ay S\\inhoc, R. Banks, K , C., :\I.P., Dr'. . \\T. Bennett, 1 J r. R IIi lton (town clerk) and a laro-e , n number of 10 al officer ' o[ the Company.

The annual report I re cnted to the disclosed the [acts that thc ' '' i ndon d i\ i"ion had won the" Athlone" bowl f r the percentage of beginners enrolled Lluring the and that two members had been 'ted as Sen ing Brothers of the Order of St. John cX(Tptil)nal services to the ambulanc 1ll0\-eIl1ent {)\ er a ll'ln l period , Three member had qualillcd fl)r ompany's gold medal (IS \-car,,' cllicicnc\), other for the gold bar (l0 -"car'>' cnicicnl:\), and one for the much co\ eted

Lord Churchill told ti1<tt in the future Lady Churchill, \\ -ho had d'lnc a deal of nursing in France anLi pO'>-'l't..,-,cd and som-en i r [or her sen'ice alllong \\ ollnLlcd '>\.) III icrs, woulLi be looki ng "ith a 'ri tica I c u r'll'ln C, \ \'. R. first aid actiyiti s. All \\ ho took part in thi':J 11l1hlc work were doing good sen ice tn hllmanit\" [l'lr there was no higher calling than that l)[ our fellows in times f pclln or distres..,.

The moyement 0\\ ed much tL) the medical pro[e sion, and Lord Chu rchi Il particularh mcntioned thc sen'ices or Dr. Belln II \\ hL) l'ectured and examined the large works clas and adjudicated in competitions; also Drs. IIamilton amI Berr\ of the station and ladies' lasse · His lordship referred to the entf'\' l)f ladies into the movemen t, particularly the co III peli tion and said a ladies' team was highly placed in thIS year's semi-final contests . IIe thanked them all [or the cordial reception accorded to Lad" Churchill and himself. .

R. Banks said that S\\ indon manufactured a great many thino-s besides the .locomotives in the worlll, had splend id SOCietIes where they made men, fine schools where they made good citizen', churches and chal')eb where they made good Christ ians; but none were more deserv i ng of thanks and support than their ambu lance movement.

PADDINGTO l . - ir Felix J . C . Pole, General Manager, p resided ove r a large gatheri ng o[ am bulance workers from the London (A) Division, on the even ing of the 26t h ulti mo whcn troph ies and

Apr il , 19 2 8 - l' IRS '1'

com petition prizes and class exam i nation a"\yards were distributed by the Mayoress of Paddington ,

Among those supporting the General :\Ianager on the platform were IJ is \ Vorsh i p Lhe Captain Alfred Instone; Lieut. - Col. SalisburySharre (chid medical officer, G. \ V E. ); :\Iessrs. R. Carpmael chief cngineer), II. R. Camrficld (Di"\'isional Supt.), .A. S . (district goods managcr-), R, Kirkpatrick (di\'isional engineer), II, Rendell (assistant locomoti\'e supl.) and Rendell

Si r Fel i emphasised the association het\\eell ..,afct\, and first aid \\-ork and remindcd hearer., that 'the safel\' Illo\ 'c ment cam to this Cl1Llntry tIH()ugh the \ \ r R :\lagazine as long ago <l '> 1913. EITorls made i n safety propaganda had h en re\\ arded b\' a reduction in accidents to the ..,talT. J Ie \\ as gt'ad to see " 'omen employees in the li.rst aid mo\ ement.

Continuing, he paid hig-h tribute to the sen'ices I'cndered Ll) the rnlwemenl \)\ :\11', \\ T. GaR-ne"\' and \\ a.., glad that a \\'a being to 11 i III that e\ en i ng to mark the appreciation of hi gl)lKI qualitie_.

The presen lation ') \)\' the .\ Ia \'oress i ncl uded the" Ernc!-Jl Palmer" " FrankJPotter" shields and l,ri;:c.., tl'l each member l)f the \\ inning teams, and a numher )f gl)ld ll'lng sen icc medal -o ne of \\ h iell \\ a.., handed to ,\1 i,, ' lIatha\\-a\', the firsl \\l)man tl) qualify for this

The g-i [l<-, ll) :\1 r. CalTney took thc form of a 'lih er lea ':Jcr \ icc amI a dining-room clock.

The prl) 'eeding-., "ere pUllctuated by ongs ,tllLl g-lec'-., lhe laller being rendered by the Paddingtl)1l :\J ale \ \)icc Choi r.

Practical First Aid and Home Nursing

(By Q ue s tion and A n sw er )

\1 rangcd S, T, Br:l,l.::-', D. P.IL

.\11 llIll:\E-., E, II',I{'\ \1. \:\D 13 ( ('ullit"lIlf('d jroJII jage' .! p).

\J \\'I1 ,ll malel iab uwd for lli' ': \ Till' 11L'-.l 1l1;IlL'rial for a thick, sl)ft l1allnl'\. i-. lint and \\ Ill)\. l)lll 'acic lint i" for

l) Ik"'LTihc ho\\ - to make a fl)n1L'ntatioll_ \ The mHkrial placl'u in ide a towl'l or \Hinger and l,lid HlTl"'''' a l"x),,"l, the l)f thc to\\-c\ or wringer projl'ctil1g lncr thl' "idl's_ BL)iling \\ -aler thell pourcd O\'l'r it, ;tftn \\ hich it i" \\ "r ung- out dry ill thl' to\\"cl, takcn out, and applicd hot as thl' patient can bear it, cLl\"cnxl \\-ith jacOIll'l and \\ "llo l, and bandaged in Q - lIo\\' a turpentinc tupc made?

- On0 or two teaspoonfuls of turpcntine arc ::,prinkkd on thl' flannel before being \\-r ung out of the boiling \yatl'r.

Q l cnlion till' to IX' ohsl'I'\ cd in applying 11<)l walL'r hll(tlcs to paticnts_ _\ ,\11 hoI hllll\cs should Ill' prutcckd with thick tlanncl

A1 D .-

COVl'r'>_ Care be lakcn lhal the bollle do not leak, and thal there are no holc in the ThL following patients are peculiarly liable to he burnt: tho"e from any cause, the those !:>uncring from gn:aL pain, the dropsical, the very young, and the old"

Q Descrihe ho\\' to apply an icc-bag.

,\_Thc ice-bag should be half-hlled with slllall piecl: of ice, mixcd \\'ilh Cl little common salt to inll:nify the cold.

Q \\-hat an "enema"?

_\ ,\n enCIll,l i" a liquid preparation \\-hich i!:> injectcd into the rectulll,

Q For \\'hal different purposes are enemata gi\l'n ?

.\ They arc gi\en to produce an action of the , ((1 pain, to '>tiJ11ulatl', or to feed the patient.

Q Describl: ho\\' to an enema \\-ith the patient lying on thc _\ The hips are brought to the edge of the bed and Ilcxl:d, also the knees, .\ warmed mackintosh coyered with a to\\Tl is then placed under the patient, and the bed-clothc!:>, \\ 'ith the exception of onc blankct, turnt!d back. The \-esse! containing the Iluid Lo be injected hould be placed in a conposition, and the catheter or nozzle of the !oyring"l! oilcd_ The imicx finger of lhe left hand should be pa :,ed bL'l\\-een the bUllock, and laid lightly on thc anus, and the tube passed into the rectum, directing it and back\\ ards. Fi\-e minutes should be occupied in injecting onl: pint.

Q-Describc ho\\' to prepare a soap-and-\yater enema, .\- Di · oh·e one ounce of oft or yellowoap in a pinl llf \\ann \Yatcr. One pint is the u!:>ual quantity injected_ administed \\-ith a Higgin on's )"finge. .\. \"armed bed-pan "bould be ready at hand for u e.

Q - Ho\\- is a glycerine enema gi\ en ?

\ - This i!o by means of a special \ ulcanite syringe holding half an ounce, the quantity being from one lo t\\-O teaspoonfu l -

Q-"\\'hen is a nutrient enema indicated?

,\ :\u trient enema is gi\-en when a patient i::. taking in'>uflicient food by the mouth, or when it i!:> de ired that the !olomach !ohould be kept completely at rest.

Q - \\'h at i the usual quantity of nouri hment and 110\\ofLcn is it gi\ cn ?

\.- Four ounces four-hourly i the U ual llu<'ll1tit) for an adult.

Q - How i it prepared ':

\ - Peptoniz ed milk u ually the chief contituenl of thc!oc enemata. The enema should be trained before administmtion and be at a temperature of 100 Fahr.

Q - De!ocribe the management of a patient \\ -ho i::, fed by the bo\\-ei"

each enema is gi\l:'n, the rectulll should be gcntly washed out with \\'arm water, and a oft catheler, well oiled, to \\ -i1 ich a piece Df rubber tubing \\ -ith a gla !o fUllnel at the other cnd i - attached, i pa into the bowc\. Pour ",arm water slo\yly into the raied funnel, and then lo\\'el' it before il is lluite empty, to allow it to run out again. The encma is gi\ -en by mcans of the Hmc apparatu, The time taken in administering four ounce - hould be t1\"e 111 i nule!:>.

Q - \ \ hat j::, ll1l'ant by a (1) \n1rl1l (2) tepid (') hot bath ': .\ .\ \\'a rm bath the tcmperature of thc bod\", I) deg. Fabr"; a tepid bath is six: degrees 92 deg, Pah,:, ; a hot bath is six degrees more, 104 dcg- Fahr.

Q - How should the tempemturc of a bath bc estimated '; .\-Thc bath-thermomete,- should be on all occasions"

Q Describe lw\\ to a hot-air hath, ,\ - Blankcts :l.re placed ll\'Cr and under the paticnl. and till' rcnw\cd. .\ mackintosh is placed under lhl'

Io\\'er, and two body-cradles o\'er the upper blanket These are covered with two blankets, a mackinto h, and O\'er that another blanket. From the foot of the bed, insert the pout of the kettle just within the lowcr cradle and light thc lamp. The spout should be guarded by asbestos. A cloth wrung out of iced water sbould be laid over the patient's forehead and kept cold. He hould al 0 be gi\'cn cold water to sip.

Q-Ho\\' is a yapour bath gi\'en ?

A-This is gi\'en in the same way, cxcept that the boilcr i used in the apparatus, and the steam frol11 the boi lin g \\'ater is introduced into the bed in stead of hot, dry air

AlD. - April, T 928

Q - Describe ho\\' to giyc it hot pack and the management of the paticnt in carrying thi out.

, \ -Place a mackintosh with a blanket under patient. Cm'e r the patient with a hlanket. 'Vrin g a large sheet, folded across into four, out of \\ 'ale r as hot a La\' the hot o\'er him, moulding it \\'ell into the neck and down the sides. COH'r with a and plenty of blankets.

Q - Describc ho\\ to a patient.

\ - The whole bach not he expo cd at one time, only the part to be pong-cd hl'ing- uncn\ erl'd. Sponge the part rapidly. .\fter spong-ing-, the patient -.hnuld only he lightly mopped \\'ith a to\\'l'1. (Tu be cUlllill/lt'd.)

fetters to the

We are in no way respon iLle fu the oJ inions e)(pres ed, or the 5tatement made, by Correspondenls.- EI>JTOI'.

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was \ ry to noll' hy Yl)Ur cil·nllar ldll'r that our in teresting little journal \\ ill in futurl' appear a independent. I gladly \\ ckl1ml thi hccitu"c in a large l,rgitni"ation a" the ·. J \.13. it "llL1uld lw nlLl t l'''''l'ntial that lhl' rank and file shlluld haH an nppl1rtunit} tl[ l'xprl'""ing lhlir \·iews \\ ilhout them going- lhn,ug'h thl' ccn nr llf thl' Lhual oOlcial channels.

\\ Thile \\'e are all 10\alll1 the Order "'hidl \\ l' \llIUlllaril\ sen'e, an outlet fllr an il1n llf llpinil1ll i" nl'L'l sary, I think our FmsT i \ln in its new fnrlll \\ ill l·J"\L' a nwl'l' useful purpo!:>c than e\·er. Yuur , clc.,

OF DR1LL \:\f) \\[Pl:\l;.

DE \R IR, Ha\ 'i ng read \\'i th inlerl"l, II Oh l·nlr'"'' klll'l-ill \Llr ch is'ue of your \'a lued p'l}wr, I like tll dl,l\\ attllltiun III 73, on rage 117 of the rl\ i ed ;\I anua l l1f Drill and Camping, 1927. The dL'lail fo r Illl1t\lr :lmbulancl' drill i., gi\'en therein, and instruclilln .... :tIT l<lit.! t.!ll\\ n fllr patil'nt" ttl be loaded h ea d first in IllL1tor :tmbulancl·..... On page 11 q, it is clearly exp lained \\ hy ralients arl' loaded kd first in a horsed ambulance, and head fir t in a nwlnr all1h u!;\ncl..'.

I hope that this will bL' of ch"i tance . Ohsl'n'er" and others.-Yours faithfully,

B.\I.,B.D ·. J

DEAR SrR, If " Obsen'c r" had been II obsen ant" hL' \\'ould hml' eCI1 on pages 117-9 of the ne\\' ;\[anual on Drill and Camping the necessary amendments for loading' motor ambulances, wherein it is laid down that:

"' In a motor ambulance patients are carried head fir t," &c. In the reprint of the ;\lanual, thi i.., abo stated on page 107. Compiler of the ;\lanual. 29th f\Iarch, 1928.

HOW CA INTEREST IN .\i\ lBCL\NCE \A 'OR K BE I.\lNT.\1 ED?

DEAR SIR,Your Editorial in FII{ST \10 for l\Iarch on " 11 0\\' can intere t in ambulance \\'ork be maintained" is \'e ry appropriatc at the prescnt time. 1 hm'c noticed that the cla's of men now joining the BI-igaJc, ,, hile they enjoy social activities in Oll1e degr c are more inter sled in the educational values which can be obtained. Social enjoyments can be indulged in other spheres, although of course they are t01lt/llueri all page 286.

A CIRCL·L\R leller issued by Lhe Order of St. John appears Lo have creaLcd the impression Lhat FIR T ID will eea e to exisL ,, ·iLh lhe April iSSue. \Ve must emphati ally deny Lhis and inform our reader that it \\ ill be published in future under the LiLle "FIRST \JD IndependenL Journal for the Ambulance and :\ ursinR ,'en'ices."

It will retain all iLs features and pracLical articles, and being will incorporak nc\\s of \\haL other societies interesLed in ambulance and \\\,1rk are doincr thus o-i\'intT h ou r r aders a broader ouLlook \Ve ask al l Secretarie and Officers in charge of orps and Di\ ision LO scnd us news of what they are doing, address'd to the EdiLor, FmsT \m, 46, Cann n-strect, London, E.C.+, thereby ob\ iatinl.! thc <,ame ll'oi nl T throu<rh the ("""1:--" h Brigade channel., \\ ith the pl1:,sibility of ha\ ing deletcd, am" comments l)r criticisms " ' hich the,de ire to u·bmit for publication.

\\ TC \\ell n:ll1clllher somc n!ars back, a B.O. being i sued proh i bi ti ng the - mem ber of Lhe Brigade oIlllllunicating or ubmilting article to th Pres. FrL)Jll the mOlllent it \\ ·Ct issued, it \\ 'as ridiculed and dicd a naLural death at it birth, for in a \'l,lunlan org-anisation such as thc Brio-a de is b it is hardly rcasonable to expect its members to submit to such autocratic ruling.

Lad\' . \berd ccll rClentl\- made an admirabk ugge tion in Lhe Press, that- a first aid box should be rcgardcd as a nece 'sa ry part of the equipmenL of cycry motor car. I n the Cl)Ur 'e of lime thc road patr I scheme \\ ill be cstabli.,hed throuo-hollt the counlry, bUl it is not yet in operati n e\'ernyhere, and Lhough it "ere Lhere can nc\ "er be a c"erLaint," that an\, motor accident that chance · to occur will be in th yici n i ty of a post. .l \gai n, one may be an extrem I.\" careful and competcnL dri\ ' er and Yet not be able to steer clear of an accident. bet-de n' ug-gestion is an excellent one, sure ly th motorisL shou ld learn to kno\\ how to apply Lhe conLents of the box.

.l\o\\' that we ha\ c a 0."aLional Police \mbulance Competition, why not a National Miners' CompeLition? iners always been great ambulance pcople, and ha\'c thrown their heart and soul in the work Lbi is I roved by the intens interest they take in their various area and di trict competition hel.d. Lhroug-houL the country, and a naLional compel1tlon would further stimulaLe this jnterest. The mining in lu try is surrounded by

accidents. who go dO\\' n the pi ts are faced \\lith danger far more than in any other walk of I ife and every encouragement should be gi\'en them to make themselves efficient in First Aid.

Four good examples of up-to-date ambulances arc the Austin, the Crosslcy, the and G., and the :\Iorris with a special "body built by :\Iessrs. Bonallack. The 20 h. p. Austi n costs, as a chassis, .£3.25, or .£6.25 ,,·ith a coach-built bod\" to take one sLretcher case and four sitting cases. The Crossley has a six - cylinder engine and a wbeel base and Lrack of 11 flo 5 in. and 4 ft. 8 in. \Vith a special ambulance bod\' the machine costs '£1,025. The \\T. and G. has se\'eral interesting points, notably a lo '\\' floor le\-e l and an cxc ptionally wide frame to ensure sLability The loading line is 1 ft. 6 in., and the wheel base and Lrack are 11 fl. 9 in. and 5 ft. Therc i hydraulic four-\\-heel braking, and the dri\'e from the gearbox is offset. The ambulance costs .£990 or on the standard chassis .£950. The :\Iorris ,,-ith Bonallack body is priced at .£.:550.

The King has ShO\\'I1 hi approyal of the British Red Cross Society's scheme for fighting rheumatism by' sending to Sir . rthur tanley a cheque for .£100 towards the .£40,000 required for tbe establi bment of the first clinic in London. The Oueen has sent .£50 and Princess Victoria .£10 to the same fund. :\eady 18,000 has now been recei\ "e I towards the sum

The e\ enLh International First -Aid and :\line-Rescue Contest \\ ill be held at Butte, l\Iontana, U.S.A., on August 20th, 21st, and 2.2ncl next. Such international contests are held each year under the auspices of the Bureau of :\1 i nes, "'ith the co-operation of the X ational Safety Council, thc American Red Cross, and yariou"s mine operators' a ociations and mi ners organ isations. Expert first-aid and mi ne-re cue teams from all of the important mining di trict of the nited States compete at these e\' nLs for a large number of prizes and trophies donated by different mining or afet)" organisations.

Each team i required to conte t in the u ual compeLition and mine-rescue team, pro\-icled \\·ith oxygen breathing apparatus and other n cessary eq ui pmen t u cd by rescue cre\ys in coal and metal mine, work out practical problem uch a are likely to be enounLered in underground rescue and fire-fighting op ration

April , 1928.

The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps

TIr E Fi r , t :\ u rsi ng Yeomanry, or the Fann ies" as they are particulary call c.I, i onc of the oldest \\ omen's corps ill existence, hayi ng be n fou nded in 1909 It original object \\ as to prol'icle a link betl\'e n the Base lIo pital and th front, the idea bei ng to com bi nc thc Field Dressi ng Station, bulance Con\ oy, and Casual t \ - Clcari ng' station in one unit. \ \ Titll this object in'yiew the \\ ere instructed in first aid and a certain amount of nul' ing,while the Corps \\'as mounted and po e sed a horse ambulance \\ agon.

During the fi\' year preceding the "Tar, the training con ' i ted of mountcd camp at IIindhead, Bourne End and Pi rbright (-where the member had entire chargc of their horses), route marches, moun tell drills and rid i ng instruction, ami, o[ cours , stretcher drill and lectures on first aid and kindred subjects :'I[ost of these pre-\\ ar members al 0 spent some time In Pi rbright :'II ilitary IIospi tal.

Recruiting during thi time I\'as not casy, and when war broke out, the Corps numbered barely twenty. They imm diately offere 1 their to the but refused, so .\shlel- Smith (nOl\' :'IIrs. :'I]acDougall), the then head of the Corps, decided to go oyer to Belgium and see I\'hat openi ngs there \\ ere there for ambulance \\ ' ork, so at the end of .:--\ugust she I\'ent to Antwerp, attached to a p:i,-ate ambulancc unit. She had ju t arranged for the corps to come out, \\' hen the fall of Antwerp upset her plans. IIol\' e\-er, she reLu rIled home, con"i nccd that ther was plenty of \\ -ork to be done for the whose medical sen ices were completely organised, and determined to get her Corps out as soon as possible.

fter some difficulty in getting passports and permits she at last got together a small unit, COI1of four trained nurses, eight ordinary members, a (male), and a chauffeur in charge of the motor ambulance that had replaced the old horse wagon . This unit a rrived , in on October 27th, 191-+, ane! found plenty ot work

to be dl)nc. Ca lais quay \\as pac k ed 1\ itll I\'oun<d ed on stretchers, who had rcecil-cd practica l 1y no attention since lccwin t )" the trenches, owing- to the shortag of 111 c.Iica l They ' pent scn:ra l days work i ng amongst these 111 'n, helping to load hospital ships, and also looking after th sick among the hundreds of rdug-ee') \\ ' aiting to be shippcd to England

1J owe\ -er, the authclrities did Iwt look witll favour on free lanccs" in France at that time, and thc "Fannies" werc gi\'CI1 to understand thaL unkss the, - could find Sl)me definite \\ -l)rk, the\ coulll not he alll)\\ cd tl) remai n . The\ the refo,:e appwachcd the Belgian Clutlwritic'-t, \\ h:) '-tllg-gestcd

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bccame aJ1paren t that somcwhcre m LIst be fou nd for the mcn to conva l escc, so a large barn was obta i ncd at SL lnglevert, a v ill age near Calais, and with the help of the vil lage cure, this was rendercd habitable, and the men were drafted 0[[ thcre in charge of two "Fannies," who cooked for them, took them for wal ks, and looked after them gencrally. (It is to note that t \\ 0 gi r1s of not more than 1H or 20 had entire charge of a dozen or more Belgian so ldiers, whom they ruled " ith a rod of iron, nc\ -er experiencing the trouble or disobediencc)

were awarded the :\Iilitary :\ledal [or their work during the night, collecting the wounded both at the burning dump, and in the tOl\ n I\ hich \\as being heavily bombed

that thcy take t)H?r thc Illilitan Ih)'-tpital a t LamarcL:. '1'hi" cl)Jlsi'-tted l)f '-tPIne " l)ld s -hl)I..) 1 \\ hil..:h had heen hastil\ tllrnnl intl) a and \\ hen the Ct)rr ll)l)k 'l)\ cr, they fl)lIml the place in an inde'-tuihahle cl)nditil)n. Tllere \\ere practically n(") Inedical stL1rcs l)r appliance'-t, there \\ cre harLlh, e\cn, an, - hClb t)r bedding, ami of the men" \\ ere h ' ing l1n stra\\ in their filthy uniforms . The, ' alst) jiscl)\'ered that there \\ere a number of or a peculiarly \ indent rl)rm l)f tyr hoid ab )ul in the \\'ard'-t \\ ith the other and ,, 'ounded.

The\ - turned to, 110\\ e\ cr, and cleaned l)Ut the hospital; they \\ ired to England fl)J' additil)nal staff, and raised money at home 1'01' medical and comforts The \\ erc isolated ill a separate building \\ here at 11rst the Helll' ian doctor i the\ - ,,>llOuld be 10 l?cd after by ' ol11e reli g-i"l1us as it \\as no job for II English :'Ilcess," but the sisters were quite untraincd a good many dcaths resu lted, and the " Fannies" Enally to be a ll owed to take o\'er til is work, ami t \\ Ll nurses and two girls as order l ies \'01untcered, and took entire charge o[ the ward of about fifty cases . It may be sa id that from that ti me no further dcaths occurred!

Towa rds t h e end of t h e year it

J\ bout this time th was asked to start an outpost at Oostkcrk just behind the Belgian 1i l1e'>. '1'\\ 0 gi rls \\ ere stationed there to hel p the :\ led ical Onlccr and su pph - com[orb to the men, Thesc Cl)mrl)rts, chl)cL)late,' cigarette'), elc., \\ ere hrough t 1I P once a \\ eek in thc ambulance and d ist ri hUled <lnwng the men in thc tn,:nchcs after dark, b,- the gi rls thcIll'-tel \ e'-t.1111915, t\\l)l)r member'>, :\li'-t '> I Iutchin'-t L1n and .\Ii",> Lc\\ fitled l111t a mnLl)r kitchen, "hich \\ as attached tl) a Belgian Battery t) "uppl: hl)L <"' l)UJ1 and c ,-)I'fcc tl) the men l)n the marcll. The, \\enl \\ ith the Batter ,\ tl) Ypn:<, hut bcc )l11ing inl'l)l\ ed in the first l;erman ga<.., attack in '\Ia\ , it camc tl) thc notice \.)[ G. i 1. O. that t \\ (..1 E ngl i'-th-\\ l)I11('n "crc 7;1 the dclllg c r Il)nC, and lhc\ \\ ere ig'Ill)ll1iIl ilHI'-th ordercd b-ack tl) t'he has\.' , carll' acti\ it\ , uf thc C,)[p'> \\ as a mO"ll1r batli, \\ h ich ' l)U ld gi \ C hot haths tl) 500 mcn a day, and \\ as greatly in demand among the camp" in the neighhourlwod.

:'IIean\\ hile the \\ as gradually increasing ib person nel, and also its Heet of motor ambulances, \\ 11 ich did a lL1l of odd \\ ork i 11 Calais both for the Belgians and f)r the British. As a result o[ this, at the end of 1915 the British Go\ ern men t askeel the Corps to take O\' er the 13. R. C. S Com -o\ - at Calai , I\hich they did on Jan uar." 1st, 1916. This c n\ -oy, under :'Iliss Franklin, tbe prescnt head r the Corp', was so successful that V. I \.. D . \\'omcns' con\ -oy \\ ere -L;:uted at other bases . Another F. i \ .l\.\T. COI1\'O\- \\a ' al o started at St Omer, \\ hel-e its \\ )r\.;: so satisfacton' that when the other \\ -omens' scn-ices \\'e re to evacuate i n the German oR'ensi\ e in 1918, the convo), was allowcd to remain, attach d to the 2nd l \ rmy, be i ng the only women, sa\ c the Arn1\Sisters working- in an- Army Area. Here remai ned in spi'te o[ constan t hom bi ng and shell i n£, and on onc occasion, when the Bosche exploded an cl1TIIllun i t ion dump in thc vicinity, 10 or the girls

:'IIeamvhile :'Ilrs. :'IlacDougall had started a :'IIotor Ambulance Convoy at Calais to \\ ork [or the Belgians, which after the armistice mo"ed up to Brussels. Convoys were also started on thc French front, at Chalons, Epernav and Bar-leDuc These dri\'ers were allO\\ -eJ to eTO h up to th,e front line, and had many narrow escapes. Onc, :'I11ss Fraser, who, though serioush- wounded crawled oyer a mile to fetch hel p for 1\ oundeJ patients, being awarded the Legion of IIonour and the Croix de Guerre

The Corps, recei\.'ed a I' err high percentage of decoratlOns, 135 bein cT awarded amonu the 350 odd on acti\ e sen -ice, including 18

,\ .\lechanical Ia;,;, at the ,-\nnual Camp, :'IIedals and Croix de Guerre. But in spite of the fact that mo , t of the units I\ ere 1\ orking in the danger zone, or at a ba e whel-e ai r raids I\ ere of almost nightly occurrence, the total casualties of the Corps only numbered two \\' ounded and one death from c\Ysentn .

the odler acti\'ities of the Corps may be mentioned the staffing of a French :'If Iiitary Hospital at Hinson, a canteen at Camp du Rucharll, a large French com-alescent camp, and proyiding dr,, -ers for t\\' officers' ho pitals on the Ri"iera, \\ hcre , the girls needing a rest and light duty \\ 'ere sent [or a month at a time Sc\ eral mall outposts, cons isting of t \\ O girls and an ambulance, wcre also started at outlying camps and aerodrome , to help in the dical Hut ami take the sick into hospita l.

After thc armi tice the St. Omer Con\'oy \\' as employed in thc dc\-a ' tated arca round Ypres·, outposts heing stationed at P operinghe and I l aze-

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brou ke to co Il ct the sick from di\'ision coming th rough, and also to deal \\'ith the numcrous casua l t ies among the men employ d in clearing the battlefields . Theyal 0 took partics of nurses on tour round the battlefield .

Since the \\'ar, the ha gl\'en up the nursing side and con entrated on ambulance \york, bein o recogni ed by the \Var Office as a Resen e Transport Gnil. They hcl\ 'e per e\'cred \\ ith their training, more or less on the lines of the Territorials . A fortnight's camp is held at Pirbright, where lectures on ::\Iechanics, First Aid, ::\Iap Reading, Anti-Gas Precaution , etc., arc giyen by rmy Instructors. Classes are also permitted to \\'o rk in the R.A.S.C., :\I.T. \\ork hop' at Aldershot. Courses of lectures amI drill' arc also held during the year in London and other centres .

The dri\'ers haye to pass the R.A S.C. dri\ ing test, and the officers and 0'. C. O.'s also take the Army examinations

The Corps is, and has always been, yoluntar)', being su pported by the mem ber an Ilua I subscriptions of £2 and by donations, \\hile the members ha\'e to prO\'ide their own uniform and equipment. Recruits, \\'ho must be introduced either by a member of the Corps or a senior officer of one of the sen'ices, a clergyman, doctor, etc., are accepted between the ages of 17 and -+0. The Corps makes a special appeal to o\\'ner elri wish)ng to learn more about their cars, and at the same time to use their knowledge for the benefit of their country .

The of the Corps are at 27, Beauchamp-place, S.\V 3.

Reviews . :\:'\S,,'ERS IX HO\IE ;'\C'RSIXli·

By Fr ed G. H ann10d.

Price 6d. /lei.

This is a companion booklet to the Questiolls and rl?lS7.C1erS in First Aid, and s hould proye specially useful to nursing sisters when going up for examination. It lo set out brieRy but completely the in lructions contained ill lhe ;'\urs ing :\Ianual of the St. John Ambulance .\ssociatioll. \Ne cordially commend this little manual, \\'hich ma\' he obtained from, lhe Author at .-\udit .-\ccountant's O'ffice, London Bridge Slation, S. E.1.

In France we understand that ambulance aeroplances are being used for urgent cases of illness. \ iVhether this will develop in the near future in this country among our ambulance organisations is a matter for conjecture . But we know they were used by the French army successfully hoth in the late war and the :\Iorocco campaign. In our opinion, this wi l l come; for air travel, \\'e hold, will be the chief form of transport in the future.

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valuahle to till' Brigmil' fWl11 a Jinancial p )inl. 1 han' found, hO\\'c\'l'I', lhal as a ruk ha\'c bellcr attcndances for a kellin' gi\'L·n by a Illl'dical mall or other competcnt perSl)n than fl)r a tiiscu ..,ion flll' a social or C\ en for a "drill pradiCl'." \\'hy? Ikcau c at a lecture S,)1l1C k11ln\'\edge ha ... been imparted llf \,due to thc ;lll1bulancl' student, \yherctl a oci;I1 is not educational and men h,l\ l' gl)t tircu of too much" fl)rl11ing fours and l·ye righl."

I h ;l\'e also foulld th,lt the annual rL'-ex,lmination i llwug'ht mOlT ahout lhan the annual in pL·ctil)n, for till' '1111 L:- reason thal a l11an i put on his ( \\ n indi\ idual l11eri l and is nol l1l'ing llruL'rL'd ah,)Ul h.' l)nicl'r.... sometimes, ala!-i, illclTicient. \\\ al'l" tlll'rdllre, broughl to thl' suggestion thal anylhing \\ hich will hring oul a man· meril i tl1l' thing lo ::;timuiak interL t.

In :aking L'Xall1inaLil)lls ;Lnd llh(aining cl'rlilicall's fl I' X ursing, Ilygil'lll' ,lnd Sanitatil)ll, a l11all hilS him:--elf 0111.' tl) thank fl)r CoLlCl'l'SS l1r f.lilurl'. ThL'rl'lllrL' ()flil'l'rs llOUl d "tuLl) ill thL'SL' suhjccts. Di\ isil)nal arl' \\ 'i lling to lecture if apprl1dclll'd pn)plrl.', illld illtl·rL in till' amhu lance \\'l)rk is thL'rl b\ Illailltainl'd.

CnfortunOltL'h, h,)\\.;;u·, a Ilumhl'r (If ! )i\ i i"llal ,)ITicl'I'" ha\ -e no othcl' ljualilil,tlioll'" hut "Iirst aid," and Corp.., onicers hic.k Iwhinu Rule ,t). B. R., 1tJ1 +. ,lIld lhL' allnual rc-exOll1lin:ltil)J1. l\)n"'"'ljllL'1l1 I:, in ()Illl' l'llrps till' cLlril)lIS anomah l,\.i ts Ih.lt ,lllll Illl·llllwr llf Di\ isil1lh haH morc qualificati'on" than cataill Di\ isil)n alld C()II ()nicer:--. Dis ... atisfactillll lKl ur". alld t() prL'\ L'lll t hi", ,lllil'l'rs Iwt IwILling • 'ursing, I-I ygil'IlL or dl1 Ilut l'llcouragc lIH'ir [() i-,() ill f(lI' the"'l' "UhjlLts. hl'llcl the Cl)n Lick l)t illlL'rl· t. I \\ '( lulll likl' ttl sUggl· t that it \yould he 11L'lll'licial tl) I Ill' l'tiucalil1ll:t\ ()f till' Brigade if all ill fu(ure IllUCo( Ill' ill pl1 l i()1l of th, \arious cerlifiGlll's l)hlaillahlLo thr"ugh thL' Jphn \IllhulanCl' \" ociati()n, hlL'ausL' it Up(ln thl l)l1icL'r lhal till I-L'spnnsibility n'st l)f l'nn)urag-ing Ilwir 1l1l.'l11lwr..... I ha\, heard the remark In1J11 l11l'll that thl·ir Uni,'l'r dl), , not 11l) sL s thl''''"' certific,ltL· he \\ ill Il()! Ih)ld a cia " ill thl uhjl'cts 0 the Illl' n U1I11ll)l oht.Lill tiwill. thl' l'lll1 l'qulnt rl'"ult is the man l'ithl'r j(1ins ,lIwtlll'r di\ isi()1l ,II' !L'an's til\' Brigade through lack ,)i' intL·rL' l. ! \\',lLlILI thl rL·f"I'l.: l'lll'ouragl' all nl1icl'rs. if \\,ish tll tilllul.llL' illtlrlst l() il)1'1H c1asse.., in the kss frl'qul'ntly taught IIygicne and, anitatil1n. \\ Jwn il ",ill Iw fUUIllI, h.' ;tetl! II experience \\ith a Di\ ion. th,lt it i thl' Iw t l1lL'tlwd l)\ keeping the Illen t()gl'lhl'r, :tnu of Ill.tking" (IWlll Ilh)rl' l'llilil'll t amhulance \\. (1I·!.;.'·r.... YlHlrs faithful I,"

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L ast month in \(lur ldlt()rial ilrticll'. Iln thl' lack enthusiasm on lhe (f nll'ml1l'rs llf all Di\ Yl)U righUy menliolled that it is nol right tl) makL' \\ hat should h e a first aid practicl' into a ocial cluh, in l)rckr tl) creak inlerest.

Bul I lhink that L1UI' lir:--t aid, lOO, coulu be done 01 more natural and inten:sting lines. If \\'e did more rl'a fir l aid, such a a rl'al ell1erglllC.\ dl·m,ult!...., i.c., gi\'e till group of men a certain fracture to "put up," splints and bandages bcing forbidden, and l)nly certail improvised methods being u ed, ho\\ ' interesting and : d more r eal istic lhe \\ 01'1.. \\'ould be. .\s long as " 'e !Hl\-l splints, strelcher.." all bandages, ) es, and e\'l'n ice bags al our dispo sa lhc "Resourcl''' and "Tacl" of our S.] \. B Cross gels lillie used, Home Nursing is a great asset to any ambulance man do we not o\'erdo roller hanclag l work, \\'eei{ after week dressing our patienls until the\ 1001 like a \'eritable work of art, and the dressings far - morl elaborate than are lurned oul fro m our casually wards, 01 s urg'e rics. I kno\\' Illen \\'ho can put on a splendid Capelim Bandage \\'ho ha\ 'c forgetten ho\\ lo make a two-hande d seal. Let u get hack to more, shall I say, debates, On tilL little pitfalls in rlrst ;lid, and lhere \\ (; hall find a ll the foo d

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for thought which \\' require, and at the same lime, the interest.

One last point and thal i, our Cadet Seclions. v"hy d(l boys join an) organisation. In nine cases out of ten, lo Ixseen in uniform. Thereforl', lhe boys should, if possible, ha.\'c lheir O\\'n urill room, and it uniform parade once a \\Tek. Their unifl)rm "hould be as \yell kno\\'n as thc Scouts or the [30\"'" Iirigadl', and hoys \\'ould nock to join. .\\0..,0 let them h ;'l\'c a bugle hand if the.' like, and an occasional roull' Illarl h.

If those (hing \\ere attcmpted I alll ,u re that a ne\\ interest and ellthu ia m \\-mIld permeate lhrough our old honoured IllLl\ l'llll'lll. Yours, de., " Pri\'ate. "

ffl ,\J.\X F \CTORY. call .',)ur attention and tho L' gi\ ing lectures ill Fir l .\id and X ur.-ing, to a mosl ingenil)U'j and a \\'(.,11lI1l)Ug-ht-l1Ut coll)url,d diagram. klll)\\ n as "The IIuman Fartol'\'" h\' I'ril/. Kahn, \1. D., \\ ith a D escripti\ e Text, altl'llll;ting' 'to reprcslnl in a lL'chnical manner the 1110 t imrl)rlanl \'ital pn)ce ses ill the human IX1d) ?

On lhis l\lle diagram, obtain much informalion on the (1) Brain, (2) Rl'spiratioll ilnd (3) \'utrition. In colours rl'd, hn)\\ n, hlul .tnc.! .\ L'II()\\", till' ph: siulL,gical of (hl are cI,·arl.\' l'xplainL'd.

Bnth Ill\' Fir"t \id and \'lI\· ing Clas'>l''> ..,ho\\ grl'at kl'Lnnl'Ss illlL'n· l in it, anJ ask a rL'pe.tilion ()f the kllurc, ThL \\ lll-knL1\\'n hlh,k-puhlisher. \1 r. ILK. Lewis of 13f). lill\\ l'r-strl'l't, L(lnd on, is lllL' and it can l1L' ()ht.linl'd .I( iI n,)lllin:t\ Clht ()f (hrl'l' shilling..... your elc., S. O. E.\nEs.

J\mbulance Ne ws e utti ngs the 3lress . . from

The Erlilol in\·ite:-. T'c:lde s to sen-l ne\\')';r'apcr cuttings on matlers of gcner;d intel(!,t for inc'usir)n in this colulT n. \\\)\t \,\,',> '1'l '(, Bru: \K Trlll;lI.

.\ yl1ung l;rimshy w,llllan, \\ hi'" rL'IlW\ ing' her Russinn h()l)ts cn) sl·d llL'r lL'fl k'g (1\ l'r hl'r righ l knel' and W;h gi\ ing a igllr"lIs tllg- t() rl'lllo\ C tIll' kIt ho()t \\ hen hcr Idt (high hone hn)kl'. Shl' was lakl'n t() hospital. f)a;!.,' .1/l7i1.

·. \\·ED C:'\I)ER EX(;I'.;F. Ed,, 'ar d Jon\.'s, "'hile \yaiting Oil tation platform al Carli..,le, fell illtn the ft)ur-flwl \\'<1\ under an eng-ille \\ 'hic b, with tender and Olll' coal'll, IlHd h'L'n detachL'd frolll an e"press. The engine passed O\l'r In\lL·.... ;lnd stopped. In respone tL) crics fn)1ll peopk nn the plalform a wagon examiner jumped on to the line and, era\\ ling under thl' engin , held Jone'> dO\\'n until lhe tender alld coach \\ 'ere dri\en carefull) oyer lhem. Dat!." .lIl1l!

\Y \U-:ED \SOl·T "T ITl1 FrUCTL'RED SI\TLL. r dying man's forlilude w as relatcd al the inqucsl al V\.'cslminsler on .\rthur Rahjohns. age 26, of Birmingham. On Friday l\Ir. Rahjl)llIls came to London to buy a saxophone. In getting olT an olllnibus in OxfL1rd-slrccel he fell and fractured hi" skull in two placcs; but not\yilhslanding thi he walked lo a shop in Bond-street where asked to see a saxophone.

Hc put onc round his neck, then took il orr, thre\\' his cap on thc floor, and asked for a gIns' of \\·ater. This \\'a::; g-i\'en him, and \\ ' hen asked what \\ 'as the maller, he replied, "Fell olT 'bus. I ha\'e hurt illY head a little." IIe then became dazed, and \\ 'as taken Co Charing Cross Hospital where h e d ied the same night. na/1.v IVa/I.

A I DDet a iled Marking Sheets. - No. 6.

TE.\:\l TEST

BOY C.\[)ETS.

C.\RD OF I:-,-sTIU CTJ():'\. You four li\'c in a \'illage, Take this cricket bag and get on top of that 'bu5 \\'hich \\'ill comey you to a neighbouring \'illagc \\'here you are to play in a crickel match. In the cricket bag you ha\'e bats and pad" only. There are no other pa -senge r on the 'bus. \'"OTE FOR JeDGE. .\ccident happen" in a country lane. Plalform to be crccted " ith chairs for ..,eats to represent a 'bus \yith ..,lcps at back of same. Scat team in 'bu '. J nstruct 'bus dri\'cr at gi\'en signal to call out and to stop 'bus. Lct patient in \ icw of team get up, fall fOr\\'ard on right knee, shout and lay on stomach. Dri\'er possesses rug and t\\'O poles, also rug \\'hich he uSCs to cover his knees. Dda/ls f!.f T est.

Imm ediate action.

llllml'di atcly descend and procel'd to patient 2 ,\sk 'bus dri\ er to hold up 'bu for pre ent

.\"k 'bu,> dri\'Cr if bo\' \yas struck bv 'bus (no) .2 \sk 'bus dri\'er if he-is a FirsL .-\idcr (no) 3

OITL'r hLlp explaining] lI\cnile First .-\ider.., .2

.\sk nearest doctor (nexl Yil1age) .2

\ k ilo.' 's address (beyond next yillage)

Exclude any marked deformity or bleeding (no) .2 \kth od l)f turning palienl on back .2

Find oUl if patient consciou' 2

By speech (colllplain!-i of pain in right knee) .2

Commencc examinalion at this point 2

.-\sk f 10 ..,.., of power swelling (ye )... of \,-'ound (no) ; ddurmity (no) ; irr eg ularity (g;tp felt) _ 6

Detail one of tenlll to steady injured limb 2

I'-:xamine for uthel- injurie - el 'e \\'here .2

He ad, spinc, both upper limhs 6

Chest, pch'i", and Idt 100\'er limb (none) +

\Icthod of examination b

Tr eatmenl of patient.

.\!-ik uri\'er if any equipment (poles and rugs) 2

Cln'Cr palienl \\ ·arml.\' \yilh rug- .2

Support head and shoulders of hoy +

traighten and raisc injured limb +

l'se bat a:-; :-;plinl along back of limh +

Reaching from bUllock lo heel +

Flat part of bal heehnlrds +

\dapt crickl'l pads to fasten bat to limb +

I-\. cep foot \\'ell and safely upported 2

A k dri\'er if he \yiII take boy in 'bu (yes) 2

.\5k him to lift \yithin 'bus; team assists... 2

Place boy comfortabh' in 'bu co\'er \\' a rm'" 2

Limb rai'sed, he a d (ll{d shoulders rai ed 2

\ k dri\'er to procced rapidly but cautiously .2

On arri\'al at \'illage ask ",here doctor li"es (t hirt\· yards up lanc opposile) 2

help l)f 'bus LiriYcr improyise _ t1-etcher 2

:\lethod of imp,-o\'isation of -t retcher 2

Take care of injured limb 2

Place boy on stretchcr, [\\'0 boys on each ide 2

Kecp limb raied and 'upported ... 2

Hands \\'e lI apart, lirL strelchel', \yall;;: ide\yays of Coyer pat ient \\'a rlllly, consoling ,, 'or ds 2

;\Ielhod of carrying and care of limb of

.\sk conductor his namc and address 2

Report to doctor (history, diagnosis, ancllrcatnH'nt) 10

Simpl\; fracture of patclla 5

Despatching messenger to cricket ground (no\\' coming-) 2

.\rrange message tl) boy's parenls later 2

Illarlncss and intelligence of leam 10

Competencc of h ,)y in cOlllmand 10

Total 158

Queries and J\nswers to eorrespondents.

Queries will be dealt with under the following lules:-

1. -Letter; containing Queries must be rrarked on the top left hand corner of the em elope "Query," and addressed-FIRST AID, 46, Cannon-street, London, E. C. 4.

2.-All Queries ml1:t le accompanied by a "Query Coupon" cut from the current issue of the J0urnal, or in case of Queries from abroad, from a recent issue.

3.- The T extbook , to which refe ence rna)' be made in columns is tbe 36 : h \ 191O} Edition of S J. A. -\. Manual of Filst Aid.

FRACTl RE OF R,\f)rl·S.

\. S. (.\ccrington). In a recent competition wc had tll treat a boy :-.ufTering from Compound Fracture of Radiu". I wonder if it is correct to use only one splint under the:-.e circum t a nces. Please ad\'i e and settle this point fnr us.

1 can ee no ad\'antagc in u s ing only one ::-.plinl becau"e t\\-O splints gi\'e more complete control of the fracture and " ' ill also secure more uniform pre:-.sure on the \\'t)und, \\ hich \\'ill he an ad\'antage if there is any tcndcncy to bleeding. So expose fracture, dre ,,-ound, pad plints to fit limb and proceed a,., laid down in Texlbook. - X. CORBET FL ETCII EH.

EX,nll:\ATIO:\ Hmn ER.

E. G. (\\'aterloo). - In a r cent examination a candidate \\ as told that a man fell on his elbo\\' and thal the injury ttl joint im ol"ed displacement of bones of joint. He " as a;:,ked \"hat he ,, -ould call the injury; and \\-ithout he itation he replied - " OIl.' Tlwt is a desecrated clb07U.' .'''

Good! So it i please! !- N.C.F.

PLAT:-\T OF CmIPETrTOR.

\. S. C:\ e \\'ca"Ue). - In a recent competition, I had to trcaL a case; and, placing my fingers on radial artery, J a,.,ked the Judge \"hat ",as condition of patient'" pulse. The Judge politely told me that he could not anS\\ er becaus e he " 'a_ noL in the room \"here the accident happened. Surely this wa s not a fair an s wcr and on e thaL handic a pped us in our \\·ork. \\'e \\ elcome your deci..,ion.

If the facts are as statcd, then the answcr \\''15 unfair, b e cause no J udg-e is e\'er present at place of emergency \\ hereas thc candidate treating case Illust be present a nd could in fact discoyer state of patient's pulsc, &c. J n brief th e Judge s hould an s \\-er any que s tion as to fa c ts "'hich " proper use of competitor's senses mighl disco\'cr in actual cmergency." I should not, ho\\,c\' r, \\'orry about this decision bccause all the other competitors in thi" test must haw been e qually handicapped. - N'. C. F.

ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATIO:-':.

R. G. (Doncaster). - Can you please cxplain \\'hy Schafer'" \rtificial Respiration is to be changcd to Silvester'" when congestion of face is noted.

I regret I cannot explain \\'hat is inexplicable! Whcn this instruction wa,., flr,.,t published in the RC\ ' ised Textbook I \\'as puzzled and promply submitted the point to sor Schafer, whose condemnatory criticism T publi..,hccl in the J anuMY, 1919, issue of FIRST Al D.

Tn brief, signs of congestion in patient's face cnn only

hc l'\ illc11ce of rL'lLlriling circulation, a fact \\ hich calls for persistuKc \\ itll thl' Illethod wherehy the change was produced. 1ndl'cd, Professor Schafcr':-. comment was: " \nyho\\', the passage to tIll' supinc po"ilio11 and thc rcversion tL) the inadequate Sil\ e:-.ter l\kthod \\'ould prohahly PI-O\'C fatal!" N.C. F. -

C():'II'()t':\J) FR \l'Tl'RE (w J,\\\'.

C. (Crays). Pleasl' lL'11 us how to deal wit h CUl1lpnund FracturL tlf Iwth sick.., of ItJ\\'er jtl\\' aeCtmlpanil'd h\ hleeding frolll gUIll,.,. Ourdinicult.' lics in fi"ing pads arrl':-.t Facial "\ rter) h ;l lllorrhage \\ ithout furtlll'r c.Ii:-.locatillg till' hrokell hOIlL'. I f, tIll' IltllL'r hand, In\\ ' cr ja\\ is sl eurcd to Uppl'l- ja\\ htH\ can h;l llloIThage Iw Ctlnt rolll'd alld hltl(ld in thl' Ill\luth gIll rid nf?

11' I read yI1ur qUL'r.' CllITCdl.', ytlU nrL' in gran' err\lr \\' IlL'1l ;. ou suggl'-.t thaI prL s-.urL 1)11 Facial \rtl'r.' \\ ill nlnt 1'(11 hleeding from gum" \\ ith FracturL'd Ja\\'. Of cnursl" Ihl artery tll ItHYl'I- ja\\ is a sL pnrak hr,u1\ h Ill' CanlliJ \rter.' 011 \\' hil h digital prL'-.surL' might Ill' ''L'rlL'd if thl' hkl'dillg from gUIll" be arll'rinl. OthL r\\ ise, trl'atlllL'nt j" as laid dl)\\ n in TL'xthoLlk, hl'c;tu"l' most fritelurL s Ilf Itl\\ L1' jaw arc (ompound and Clllllplil <ltL'd \\ ith -'11JllL h1l'L ding. :\ .C. F. .\'\\lll:lIY tll 1[\'\11.

R. C;. (Dollca:-.tcr) Plc,l:-'l' 1L'11 me \\ hieh i.., Clllhidered thl lirst joint of linger:-. <..,llllUld \\ l ((lun! lIjl\\ ards tlr

ThL' Texlhtlllk tlll p. 27 klJ-. yllll that" ftlr jlurjlll-'l'''' (If de"criplitJn lhe hud.\ is supppsL'd tp I'll' Lft ct , L'te" TIlL'lir t joint tlf ringl rs, thL'rdLlrl', is ftlrJllL d h.' llL'ads \I f I1lL'l.tI.l1 p ;t! and hasL ''' tlf lir..,t ph lt;ulge-.. :\.l'. [:.

'" \RIUIES III FH \l" /l -IU"';.

R. ll. (DtlnCClskr). Pka-'L· ll'll Illc if thL'l'L i :-'Ut-h a fl ilctu r t as ., Illultiple."

The krill" mul t iple" i.., SOIllL'lilllL's u L,d ;lllt! :-.iglliIiL s that Ilwrc than llnL' fradurL l'xi"h. :\.l'. F.

FH \CITHES UI- H(YIII Cr. , \ \' 1.1

E. Tr. (Rugh.'). Pll'a L dL'fine thL procL'durL' III ad\lpl in :t case of patienl sulTning fmlll FracturL s (If nlllh Cla\ iclL-s more e..,peciall.' whl'1l it is illlpL'ntti\ L tn lranspllr! patil lll ttl hospital or else\\'herl' for pnlfL' sillnal at lent inll.

Fnml thl' Fir"t .\id t:tndpoint 1 Lnnsilk that till' safest plan (0 adopt ,, 'ould hI.' (0 ITI1l0\'L -.uch patiL'nt ITl'UlllhL'nt lln stl-etcher, hoth uppcl-lilllbs being extended al(lngsick Ilf Iwd.'. This plan \\ ill Illinimi"c Shock \\ ' hieh \\ ill hc the 1ll0rL marked si ncc bot h collarlllllll's arl' Il\ohec.l. :'\. C. F.

EPIl.EPSY \:-.:n FHACTl'HED Jll :'IERl S.

L. G. (:'\or\\'ood). \ Illan kno\\'n to bc ,-;uhjecl to Epileptic Fit-; sustains a Simple F'racture of IIulllcrus (mid ..,haft). v\Tould it be " ' cll, aflel- tn:ating- fracture as laid down in Textbook, to sccure limb further Iw fasteninga broad bandage round arm and trunk, so ;ts to lcssc n the chance of possible mon:ment if a fit comes on during transport? V-, Te should he glad of your opinion on thi" point.

Jf patient fntctured hi" arlll during a fit, then il would be \\'i,.,e perhap:-. to afford thc exl ra support suggested, ,.,uch action being necessary because Epileptic Fils arc apt to fol10\\- each othcl-. Otl1el"\\ i"e, I see no "uch indication, though of course the history calls for \'ery close ohsen ation during transport for an\' l'\,idcnct' ,.,uggestin' of all oncoming seizuJ"('. N.C.F,J

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HL';\lOL'R OF FIRST .-\lD.

P C. (l\'e\\'port Pagnell).-I kno\\' you lik e a good joke ami so I send th following storr, for the truth of which I can youch. A. lady candidate for her First Aid certillcate \\'as asked lw the xaminer to treat patient for 'implc Fracture of Ribs, This b0ing done correctly the doctor a. ked ho\\' Illany ribs we possessed. This also was correcLly and all ,,"ell until candidate, to' th' sUl'prise of those present, suddenly a -ked the examiner: "n"ould ollr.f!oafi'Il,R· ribs keep us Itp 7.t'e 7Ul're drOLullillg ? "

Good! Xext, please! !-K. C. F.

F. HAL \ ClDE):T o:-;r FOOTB.\LL FIELD.

G. G. (Kcnti-h TO\yn). - I cnclose a nC\\'spaper cutting setting out the detail - concerning thc sudden death of a boy \\'ho, ,,·hile playing in a football match, jumped up and topped a fast tra\ 'e lling ball with hi - che t.

I \yonder if, had I been present, I could han; done anything \\'hich might 11aye ayed the boy's life. 1 think that I should hm'e tried artificial respiration, smelling salts and massage in region of heart. I hall bc grateful for any ad\'ice \yhich you can g iy e, because the case eems one \\'hich an)' of us might haye to handle \"hile on Football Duty.

I fear that nothing could haw sayed the life of the unfortunate boy, and that the treatment suggested by you, admirable though it be, would not hm 'e done' o. Reading the full account of the inque t, I wonder if injury to o lar Plexus of Sympathetic Xen'ous System did not contribute to the cause of death, \\ hich was tat cd to be hear! fai lur e.

TRE.\T:lIE):T

OF IIEA.RT .\TT,\C'KS.

E. C. (\\ 'ooel Green). - vYould YOU kindl\' tate correct Fir::,t

Aid treatment for patients \"ho, suffering from heart disease, are uhject to syncopal attacks-and more especially \"hether or no stimulants are ad\'isable in such cases. I kno\\' that ome First A.iders gi\'c al \ 'olatile; but, as \\'e do not kno,,' nature or extent of disease, con ider that this may be dangerous, because the stimulant may be too strong for these particular cases. Personally, I prefer to rely on recumbent po ition, complete rest, fresh air and \\'armth t.o relie\ 'e patient.

Falla,,· treatment as laid do\\'n on p. 1-+3 of Textbook

A you suggest, admini tration of Sal Volatile is \\Tonal" d d " II" " '" - regar e as a cure -a by some FIrst Alders; and I prefer the treatment 0 neatly summarised by

B.-\:\D -\GES FOR FRACTCRED FE:'IUR.

F. S. (Yorkshire) vVe shal l be glad to haye your \'a lued opinion to decide an argument. The Textbook, dealing with Fractured Femur, tells us "\\'hen single-handed, etc.," to pass bandages round both limbs in order shown by numbers in Fig. 9. Our Superintendent contend t.hat only one bandage is used at the feet and that is put on first and o\-er the sp lint. v\'ith this I do not agree; and I claim that the first handage is put on before the splint to reduce shortening; and that, the splint being applied, the other bandages are placed in position. The result is that the 7th bandage is app lied over the 1st to secure splint, thus making t\\'o bandages rou nd feet.

You are right - N.C.F.

BRrCADE R ECULATIO:\S.

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BRIG \J)E l.:"IPOR:lI.

F. S. ( orthwich) if ladies" ho not yL't pa..,,,cd the First .\icl Exam. hut hm' secun.'d the Certificatc entitled to \\ car uiliform.

Only fully cnr,)llcd person.., al'e permittcd to wear Brigade uniform. Cntil :l1ur memlwrs ha\e nbtailll'd both F \. and H. Certificates tIll'\' canlwt IX' full\' enrolkd and are, therefore, not at eligihle t,) car Brig-ade uniform.

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Priory for Wales.

BL.\CKWOOD. :\1 r. ]. C. Badge, in P['C enting his annual report at a social held la!)t month, p inted out that the Diyision had a balance in hand of £26.

The Di,·i ion had prc)\'idc I a stI'cd hox and equipment at Black'\'ood, The \\erc chiefly rnen employed unLicl-grouIld. They had a man in charge of an ambulance hox at six coiI ieries. I n add i tion to the other Illcm hers, \\ ho were al\\'a\ ' rcad" t hand to rcndcr Jlrst aid, necessar)' equipment had heen pI' ,idcd to render first aid in civil life, and all the monc,· thc,' n.:cei"ed \\'as spent on the requircmenls or'the i)i"ision . They attended to street accidents, and in enou cases corn' eyed the patient home \\ ithout charge for motor-car or sen·ices . I Ie instanced one case in which a gcntleman fra tur d his I g at Blackwo od, and after rendering first aid he was con,'eyed home. The gcntlcman's SOil, when informed no chargc '\as made, rcadily gc1.\'C them 10s., and expressed the family's appreciation of the kindness

Sixteen offiecrs and men of the IJi"i ion had been provided \\ ith uniforms, and th y wanted to increa se the monc), in hand in to proyidc the other ten men with uniforms. If thcy had to spend that money upon I royiding a large'r ambulance street box, strctcher, and othcr requircmcnts, they would have to wait [or their uniform - :\1r. Badge also stated that mcmbcrs of the Division attended local ci ncmas. It was proposed to form a ,Vom n's Home ick l\ursing Class, and arrangements were bcing made for the men of the Division to visit hospital to learn bed-mak in g, pou l tice-making, etc., and to gain instruction b y which they, too, would be able to attend ordinary sick cases in their homes.

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timc to timc wc ha\"c commented in thcsc pages upon the appalling increascs which have been recordcd in regard to accident In\" h"ing I s f lif c or personal injuries on th high\\ays . The matter i. one of supreme imponan e to all interested in the extension of first aid knowlcdge, [or these accid nts, increasing a they arc all ov r thc country year by year, afford ')l me 111 a<;urc of the need (or the acquisition o( an amhulance training by all who usc thc high\\ay .

The otllcial flgu res i. slIed by th Home Officc that in rcat Britain la t year 5,329 persons \\cr killcd and 1+5,575 injur din trcetaccidents, the corresponding fi.gurcs for 1926 being +,886 and 133,888 re pectivcly.

\ Ve d not know" what is going to bc clone ab ut it?" but wc do know that year after year as In r a i ng figur shave bccn pu bl ished in respect of road accidents, th re havc been the lIsual comment · in the pr s for a weck or 0, after which the killing and maiming of pedestrians and others has gone on as before, but aL an increased rate. The remedy is not an easy one, and we appreciate that those charged with the duty of making our country safe r for I eople to ri Ie, cycle, or walk in, have no mean task before them. They deserve a ll the hel p that is available.

Variou s remedies will doubtless be propounded and possibl y the gradual e limination of tramway lines (which appear so fatal to cyclists), the safety cdueation of children "of all ages," more "please cross here" places, the provision of good footpaths for pedestrians on all highways, and some restrictions on the g i gantic , swaying motor-coaches will in the aggregate, have some cffect in checking the growing peril of our strects.

The extent to which mechan ically propelled vehic les contribute to the appalling loss of life seems to make out a clear case for some regulation that drivers and conductors of all char- a - bancs and motor-coaches shou l d be compelled to carrv first aid equipment, and that at least one of crew (driver or conductor) should be trained in the use of the equipment Another provision which seems to be overdue is roadside ambulance equipment at places known to be dangerous to motorists, and it seems to he up to the l ocal authorities to mm"e in th is matter.

A scheme has been launched under which trained first-aiders owning cars would exhibit a badge notifyi ng the police and others that their cars are equipped with ambulance material and that they were qual ified to render first aid and ready to be diverted to a place where their services are required. I t will be successful if it is taken up by such large numbers that the badge is familiar to the public, but \ve foresee difficulties with re O'ard to the display of a badge when the car of the qualified owner is used by others.

Anything that can be done to reduce the number of road accidents calls for the sympathetic and practical s upport of a ll concerned. \ Ve can not all be car owners or even car users and, it may be, that we do not take pleasure on the roa Is, but \I -e can all join the army of first-aiders and lend a hand In ministering to those who are unfortunate cnough to be the vic tims of road accidents. It certainly looks as if there will be no dearth of opportunities for first-aiders to app l y their knowledge. let their numbers increase as they will.

\Vhilst others are devisinQ means of 0' <-> b the perils of the roads, all who undert ake to make themselves proficient in first aid can lend a hand in relieving the great amo unt of human sufferina (which is one of the unfortunate results of modern cra ze for speed), and so do somethinO' to extend man's humanity to man.

-FI R ST AI D -

We should like to again emphasise S to our readers, the members of the S.J.A.A. and S.J.A.B., that this S Journal is now Independent. It is not controlled in any way by St. John's Gate, we are, therefore, at liberty to insert any article or c riticism which may be submitted to us.

B ri crade as effic ient as po sib le; evidently this is notbso, and there must be some ulterior motive in w i thhold i ncr from publicat io n , that for which previous ly,1"> they had sought the greate ·t publ ieity. However, ou r represen tati ve attended the F i nals at the Hote l Great Central on Tay 1 I th and it is pleasin cr to r cord that the orfTan isation of thcsc b (" annual contests is becoming more anu reali tic every year, both from the pcctacular poi n t and also from the practical viewpoint, and the winner of each competition has the satisfaction of knowincr that theirs' is the "cra k" team of the b whole country.

This year more room \\ 'cre a\ ' ailablc \\ ' hich added to the c mfort of the compctil rs and spectators During the afternoon thc Band of thc

At the conclusion of the competitions Princess .Mary arrived and was received by Lady Perrott, :'tlajor- General ir P. "\Vilkinson and 1Iajor-General ir Aylmer "\Veston, a guard of honour being provided by the P.O W. District. The company then adjourned for tea

All c ommunications be addressed to the F IRST AID, 46 , Cannon

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St . J oh n A mbulance Brigade Finals.

"THE Acting Chief Commissioner regrets he is unable to comply with the request contained in your letter of the 8th inst." Such was the reply to our letter asking for a copy of the marking sheets after the conclusion of the Brigade Finals, and in consequence we shall have to disappoint our readers until our next issue. "\Ve were always under the impression that the Order of St. John was desirous of encouraging the educational side of the movement, the object being to make the units of the

A . Division :\J etropol itan Pol icc, rendered III L1sic in the "\Vinter Garden of the IIotel, to cnliven thc proceedi ngs .

The judges in the "Dewar" tcsts \\ cre : Capt. A F Street, :'II.A., :\I.D. (\ i\Cl \ '(l ee), Capt. F H. Rodier IIeath, :'ILR S., S. Blackman, :\I.R.C , "\Vhite Knox, :\1. B. (imli\idual), VV . E. Audland, :\I.B.E., ..... , (tcam test), H. C Else, Embleton (uniforms).

For the "Perrott" com pctition they" erc :

J. D . Ingram, :\I.B. (first aid), :\Jiss ,' harp (I1l)':'c nursing), H. Vl. 1., troYer, O.B . I..... :\['B .•

S . R. Gibb, l\I.C., L.R.C.P. (indi\'icJlIal), LiclIt.Col. F. A Brook! :\T.D., :\Iis J.:\1. rllick-,hank, R C.C (to.m te t). J. Dirkhcck, :\Ir'-). , \. "\Vebster (uniforms).

The competition ror the" Dcwar" \\as : IP.\RT 1. ondu,ted in rrivate).

Each camp titor has to :

(aj Submit to an oral examination ill Fir"t \id.

(b) Render First \id to a case of suprosl'd disahilily.

P :\RT I L (ConduclL'd in puhlic).

The team as a \\·llllk \\ ill tll'at a case of supposed injur}, and Ir:tn..,fLor till' patient to <.;afety and prl'pare for aftl'r care.

INTRODl.TTJO:-; TO TEST.

The British International Pictures, Ltd., in recognition of the spkndid \\"llrk done by the SL John \Illhulance 13rigack at cinemas, a nd other place.., of <tIllu"em nt, h'1.\·e il1\ ited teaIllS of Brigade memhers to visit their ..,tudios.

HISTOI<Y OF TEST.

A team has just arrived and is mel by the studio manager's representatin'. He takes members first to in pect the full} equipped St. John Ambulance Station, on 'wall of which there is reference to doctor alld ambulance

Afterwards he tnk('s them on the 0001' and shows various set rieces erected for photogaphing film plays. One of these, to which a carpenter is putting the finishing touches, attract special attention.

hield 0 the (Lanes) Team.

TIll' ll'am \\ \\ ·ith interest the carrcnter \\'ho is \\ lll'kil1" indll..,tril)uslv n'> he stands on a ladder. .\nother l·aqwl1t:·r Il.l:-. cs thL' the ladder a plank on his 1ll1ukkr ;[Ild i.., callL·J hv lll1l' of hi mate. He turns round alld ill doill!4' '>ll catclw..,- the ladder \\'ith the reult that the l'.lrpl·lllll" tllL'rl'llll lll..,l·", hi" balance, jumps for the Aoor, !.tllll.., l)n hi.., fl'l't and tllL'n roll on to hi back \\·ith left foot C\ rlL'<'1.

fl)r " PCrrl1tl" om petition:-

P \RT 1. (L'l)nLiuclL'd in pri\ <lie).

Eal'h ll)ll1Pl'lill r ha.., tll : (II) Suhmil tll llral ex.amination in \id and ); ur ing.

(/J) Rl'lllkr First \id to a case l)t suppo-.;ed disability. P.\RT II. (Cl)nduclcd in pUblic).

TIll' lL'ilm ,lS it wholl' \\ ill treat a case of supposed injury, tml1..,kr patient to safety and prepare for after care.

1 TO TEST.

Yll11 fuur nures are walking down a main street, a child run.., aflL'r )l)U and the following :-

FLU! OF ACCIDE1\'T.

School holic\;l\s arc on, the boy at home and has been ulno\'il1!> hi.., mnU;er bv bouncing a ball on the floor. He hi.., and is reprimanded and told to dust the m;tnt1ciliece shelf. This he proceed to do and the mother commences to clean the ",indo,,·s The boy ngai n commences to bounce his ball and the mother i 11 tu rnino· round to stop him lose her balance and plunges her forenrm through a pane of glas in the window and withdraw it quickly to regain her balance. She gets down feeling' \'cry fainL and finnlly falls to 1100r. The boy seeing the blood spurting freely from her nght forearm get · a to\\'el, binds up the wound and runs for help.

He meets a man and a k for aid. The man, who remembers passing some members of the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade it litlle \ ity down the road, tells th bo)' to run after lhem and ask for as<;istance.

At the subsequent presentation of prizes, Ylajor - General Si r Aylmer Weston 'welcomed H.R.H . on behalf of the Order of St. John and he pointed out that her presence was an appreciation of the work that day. He stated that the teams which were represented there were the cream of the ambulance workers of the kingdom, in fact, the cream of the world and they had got there by strenuous work, for they had been victors in the eliminating, preliminary and District tests. He congratulated all the teams on the

extra fine work they had done that day; it ,vas work worth while and it had afforded him great interest to witness the competitions.

Major- General Sir Percival vVilkinson proposed a vote of thanks to all those who had helped in the competitions He pointed out that the competition5: had gone without a hitch and they

A group showing the Acting-Chief Commissioner and Officers who attended the Brigade Finals.

The Guildford Team, ,,·inner of the "Perrott" hidet.

The

FracLure of Thigh . The team pro eed to case and are carefully waLched by the judge, County Co 111 missioner Vv. E. Aud Ja n ci ovelty was i nLrociuced this year by c l im ination of monotono u s bading of ambulancc ami substitution of l ifting trctcher from p latform and carriage ovcr a wa ll. The taging was most rcalistic and a conside rab lc improvement on that of Jast year in Dewar , fo r which great credit i ' due to ':\1r. J. Grossman ami the nergetic Compet it ion Secretary, l\Ir. \ Vrilyo' !esworth The resu l t was a well-earncd for the, t\elson team which was warmly congratu lat d on J ts success

From the Dewar ""C pa ' sed to the Perroll whet'e a domestic elrama portraycd on the 111m, and we watched the rcal istic demonstration of thc awful results of and uncontrolled temper. A mother anno\"Cd h\ " hcr trouhlesome son leans a window too- pu her band through, and severs the main arterics of her forearm .

-FIRST Brigade

No. (prince of Wales').

TIlE IIOSI'ITALLERS CLUB. The 9th allnual dinner of the Club held at the COllllaug-ht Rooms, Great QueellLondon, 011 April 28th. The chair was takel1 by F, E. 'tallard, Esq" the presidcnt of thc Club, Thc ;\cting Chief Commissioner of thc Brigadc proposcd the HospilalJers Club which was responded to by the president, and the visitors was. bY.Lhc Club prcsidcnt and respondcd to by Robll11Cl .\lountg:'lITct and E. W. Pagel.

.\11 cxcellent mUSIcal programmc \\ a given during- the L'\'cning under thc dircction of l\lr. C. F. Fitch

composing this distinguished team are S. '\'ebher (captain), H. Loxley, H. :\larkham, R. Cox, B. Willett, and "'. Richardson :\1r. J. Hill must bc mentioned for the sen,icc he has rendered in the training of the team for CLll1lpetitioll, and no account of its personnel ,,'ould be complete \\,ithout a tribute to Dr. J. Owen Harvey of vVol\'erton, who has taken a vcry great interest in thc team and it · \\'od<, and \\'ho'-;e practical help and adyi e in the intricatc details of Ilrst aid work has been extremely helpful and mo t \"aluabk.

Im pr essions of Final Competitions o f the St John Ambulance Brigade.

By A SPECTATOR.

Y is a \\ onclerful month. The sun shines, Brigade Finals take place, and we meet fellow enthusiasts from all parts of the country . This year was no exception to recent experiences of Brigade Finals in which we have been led to expect high standards of efficiency on part of organisers and competitors. Indeed, words fail to express the appreciation expressed on all sides, not only by audience, but also by competitors.

Once again the film was used to introduce very practical team tests. In the Dewar the scene was pitched in the Studios of the British J nternational Pictures, Ltd., of Elstree; and a team of Brigade members is being welcomed" in ncognz"tion of the splendz'd wodl done by the S .J. A B ·t'n cinemas and othe?; places of amusement." Passing through the building, the team is shown over a well-equipped Ambulance Station which is often in requisition for major and minor casualties

Thence the team passes to the floors and concentrate on a set piece which is being prepared . An unfortunate carpenter is knocked off a ladder and sustains Concussion of Brain and Simple

Here again nO\ ' clty was introcluced and the wearisome exhibition of bcdmaking- "as \'<tried hv arrival of doctor \\ ' ho dccides L;ron i milled iat·c surgical action ancl his instruillcrtt'-:. !->leri1ized and operati ng table prepared. Onll)okcrs noted with pleasurc the \\ondcr[ul disrl<t\-ed by the competing teams, and arpro\ "cd the attention d voted to the ta::.k of judging h,' Commissioner F. A. Brook , while th \' < \\ 'r·c amu ed at the side pIa\' intr c1uccd h,' cn"inn' baby mothered by a during-' h mother's operation <

The re u I twas popu lar in that the Perrott Shield was won by the GuilLlford :'\ursing ])i\ i..,il111 whose representativc team hel!'> h\ sheer hard work risen to pre-emi ncncc .

This year the Perrott Individual TCSb \\ erc conducted' in public, a pleasant inno\'atioll ; and these also were well and reali ticall\' stacrcd. Brigade Fi nals, however, mean more than tests because they pro\ "ide a happy meeting for members of the Brigade [rom all parts of England, \ Vales and Dublin. are the plc:asinlr memories which will remain from the petitions when old friends came too'ether a(rain h h and new frienclshi ps were cemented Indeed, all that was needed to erown a happy day was the gracious presence of Princess :\fary who, as Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John, attended to distribute the prizes and awards

There \\"(;!IT 1,05b fatalities caused by \ehiele" ill [hl: streets of the l\ l etropolitan Police Di"trict dLII'in the t\\' eh e months ending 31st Decembcr last and of thc were attributed to motor \ ehicles than Illotor cycles, The motor cyclist at any rate scellls a fairly safe , chlclc as compared with the car. Perhaps, ho\\'c\'er, the cut-out tr?ublc, or noisc of the motor cyc le, givcs duc tind surtiClent warnIng of its approach.

The Club held its ordinary meeting preliminary to till: "ummer intcrval, at the Bonnington Hotel London on "lay 11th. h the S1. John Brigadc Finals we;e held 01; the s:tn1l.' da\', there was an excellcnt attendance of mcmbers and \i..,itors from the pro\ inces. .\ 1110st interestil1(1" address was gi\'en. br G, 'a\ idge, Esq., of the National b afety First \\'ho pro\'cd a of his subjcct, especially fnml the General Omnibus point of \,iew. His tktails fads were \"Cry carefull} l ompiled and hi figures :\l'n: surprising" t,o n1L1 tof hi" audience, \\'ho \\'cnt away very Il11pressL'd WIth hI'> -italcl11enh and for betterment of tralTic l'llnditions for the public.

.\Illong' thosL elected for membership aL this meeting

\\ l're \\'. llan e) Ree\ es, Esq., O. B. E., J. P., (Coml11i!)sioner, G. E. King-sllllrth, Esq., (Corps Ofl1cer, Birming-ham), J, \\'arrell, Esq., (Assistant Commissioner, Lllndon), all ,)f \\ h0111 s 'cured it unanimous ballot.

, The 'Iub i" preparing- interesting en:'nb for the resumptIon In October next and gentlcmcll \\"ho are, or \\'ho hcl\ e lWl'Il, OlliL' Lrs ,)f the S,J \, B" irrcspective of District or rallk, .lrl' il1\ ilL'd tl) \witu tll the ecretary, :\1r. J. J. Chasc, 31, Bn1l1k",cfL1ft-nlad, 'hing-fL1rd-road, E.17, \\ ho will be pleased tll turni"h :1I1) information regarding membership.

- That ,l Ih!\\ hC',lciquarters is uro'C'IHly needed f,lr the .\mbulance .\""ociation, and al"o male \'olunteers for (\0. 75 .\mhulancc Di\' isilln, was made known at till' fL)urth ,1I11l11al general Illeeting of thi .-\ssociatioll.

The .\Iayor (CLluncillor .\. Bockett) presided over the which was held in thc Council Chamber on April 21th, The lea ...e of the present headquartcl's ill Oueen's - road \\,ill shMtly expire, :\ll1re thall 1,700 case" werc gin'll tIrst-aid assi tance in l)uth nd during- 1927 ; 1,32 patients were cOl1\ eycd by the Brig-ade's ;unbulanee", while the i\'ur"ing Di\"i iOIl nursed 1lJ2 pri\'atc cases, il1\'ol\'ing 8)8 yisit to the home of poor and made 283 attendances in the wards of local and Londl)]l hospitals during thc same period.

No . 2.

The Voh'erLon railway work ambulance team i a noted one in the County of Buck " It ",a the chaml ion team in the County Competition, and on the 1-l-th of April it carried off the" Oxo" Cup m the Di, trict olllpetition at S lough. This succcss made the vVoh'crton team the represciltati\:e of 10. 2 Di trict in the Finals held ill London on the 11th of fl l ay It is worth while recountil1 o thc record of this team sincc October, 1927. It i :- 1st the Bartholomew Cup Competition held at Bletchley on 29th, October, 1st o. 2 District L. flL S, Raihyay at Wc ll Il1gborough, Wlnner of the Iayors of Bucks shield at H igh Wycombe on 31st arch, and winner of th Lady R ot h chi ld Cup at the same p lace. The ambu lance men

In connection with Di trict Competitions at Slough referred to aboye, it is pleasing to quote the following editorial from one of the prominent County papers :-

A;\(sULANCE

"The keenne s ,,'hich our voluntary ambulance men take in their \\"ork was apparent at Tonman :\loslu\ chool on Saturday afternoon, when five team::. reprc'senting Bucks, Oxford, v\'ilts, Hants, and took part in tbe competition for the Oxo' Challenge Cup. Thi gave the winner the honour of competing for the" Dewar" Shield at the national competition at the Connaught Rooms next month, ome en' first - aid work \\'as \\ ' itne sed both from the n;en and also the \\'omen of the i\' ursing Di\ ision, who ,, ere also in competition for their o\\"n trophy. The rc ult in the men's section ,,'as an easy \\'in for Bucks, rcprescnted by the \\'ol", erton team, while the Bournemouth team (Hants) was easily first in the :\ Di"ision. ?\ e\ er has the Ambulance Brigade been better organi ed than it ito-day, ne\'er wa its \york better performed and neyer \\"a there a greater demand for its The modern use of our roads has made the Brigade an c ential institution and the amount of \\'ork done by these oluntar)" \\'orkers is praise\\' orthy. ?\ or the efforts of the S.J.A.B. restricted to road work, \ goodly sum of money is being expended annually for the relief of war ' ufferers who do not come ,,'ithin the limits of the Pensions or the Briti h Legion Funds. But money is necessary to earn on this yoluntan' \york and for purpose of increasing the funds a Count; Flag Day is being held on 5th, \\'hich, it is hoped, will be generou Iy supported. It is interesting to learn that in connection \\"ith the ambulance ,, ork of the Order, O\'er 30,000 certificates are issued annually to succes ful candidate, in addition to about 30,000 a",;rds to candidate \"ho h(1\'e maintained their ambulance eOiciency. "

Buckinghamshin> al \\"<1) s been fortunate in posse 'ino' a Pre s ,vhich is prepared to upport and encourage movements for the good of humanity

SER\'ICE IX BucKs,-.-\t the quarterly meeting of the Bucks. Joint Committe of the Order of St. J oh n and British Red Cross Society, held on .-\pril 2nd, it was unanimously resolvcd that the British Legion be represented on the J oint Committee, by the Chairman of the Count \ Committee of the Legion and the Bucks. Federation of Councils, by the President of the Federation, for the time beino'. Representati\ s arc being appointed for the Emergency Help Fund on the local Relief Committee of the Briti h Legion.

It was reported at the meeting lhat during thC' quarter ended March 31st, 192 , 290 cases were in the nilh, motor ambulances in charge of Di\ isions of thc 't. Jllhn Ambulance Brigade, 6S being road accident:;. Thi is the

- R S t greate t number carried in any quarter since the inceptioll the IIIotor Ambulance en·ice.

BVCKINGHAM.-To quote the local Ir e s, "the Buckingham Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigad ha become a li\"e forc in the district and probably thi - is due to the untiring efforts of Supt. E .•\. Bishop." To the organi - ing ability of 1\1r. Bi hop ami the generosity of the many friends of the Order, Buckingham is the proud I 0 essor of a ne,\ motor ambulance . The ambulance wa specially built by the Morri Motors (Cowley) Ltd., and i - of the late -t pattern. It co t, with full equipment .£500.

In d eclaring the ambulance open for oll/cial use, the layor of Buckingham congratulated Mr. Bishop on the way he had uperyis d the new Ambulance Fund and added that the way in which the subscriptions came in, bowed that the community had faith in him and in his Di\"ision of the Brigade.

Mr. Bi hop is endea\"ouring to inaugurate a new scheme in connection with the Ambulance Sen ice. After careful con ideration it ha been decided to giYe free ambulance sen'ice for joumey up to 60 miles and special terms 0\ r that distance to all annual sub criber of 1 and up\vards. In fixing such a low minimum, Ir. Bishop and his Committee had in mind the ca es of very poor per ons and it ,,'as hoped that those who could afford more would subscribe morE'. J\Ir. Bishop i endem'ouring to organise Village Committees to a ist in carrying out the scheme.

SLOUGH.-Here again is an example of the effect of a thoroughly efficient Diyi ion on the genero it)' of the public. Slough is the proud possessor of a new motor a mbulance and this is due to the energy and enthusiasm of Supt. H. Smith and the effect on the public of the out tanding efficienc), and hard work of the Diyi ion.

THE FIRE AT KING Em\'ARD VII HOSPITAL, \VI:'\DSOR,The Hospital Authorities appreciated \"ery much the sen'in's rendered by members of the Slough Diyision on the occasion of this fire. The call for the Brigade was recei\ 'e d at 5 .30 p.m. and the ambulance wa at the Hospital at 5.45 p. m. with Ambulance Officer Scott, Sergeant Hall and Corporal Fry with Cadets Oram and Rees. Ambulance Si ·ter Ross arrived later and Pri\'ates Denny, Hawtrey and R eed of the \Vindsor and Eton Diyi ion were in attendance.

The following letter from the Acting Chief Commis ioner, was received by Supt. H. mith and ",ill no doubt be much appreciated by him, his Officers and the men of the Di\'ision : St. J oh n's Gate.

DE AR IR SMITH,27th April, 1928.

I have received a report on the '\York carried out by your Di\'ision and some ursing members a nd Cadets at the fire which recently occurred at the King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, and I shall be much obliged if you will convey to them my congratulations on the good work they did and the great help they were able to render to the Hospital Authorities.

Members of the Brigade do a ya amount of good work during the year of which nothing is heard and it is only on occasions such as the one to which I am referring, that the Public and e\'en the Authorities here get full reports of their va lu ab le services. - Yours very truly, p, S. WILKI SON (Maj. Gen.). Acting Chief COl11l)1i sioner.

HIGH WVCo;\18E.-The annual dinner of the members of the Diyision and their friends and supporters, was held on April 21st, at SherrifJ's Cafe. Dr. C. ,\. Parker, Di\ isional Surgeon, presided O\'er a company numbering nearly 70, and was supported by the l\layor (Councillor Alec Stacey) and

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the layores s; County C0111mis ion r lajor P. G. Dan jlmilh and olher, The function w as a great s uc ces and h ea rti Iy enjoyed.

Major Dan il- mith, in proposing the continued success of the Diyision, said he had a ery ' pecial plea ur c in doing' ::>0, as he had al\nly - had a great admiration for the work of the High ,\\ Tycombe Division. Referring to the recent Di\ isional competitions he said that though High \Vycombe had not b en ucccssful they were not to be do\\'nhearted, for their record of public work \\'as second to none, IIe spec ially complimented 'upl. Blaikie. The local diyision was w e ll conducted and most eHicienl. IIe announced, amid applau e, that arrangements had be n made under \\ hich SO per cent. of the Flag Day collections \\"cr to be handed oyer to as ist in the much needed new ambulance; in addit on '£-1-0 ,vas to be paid to the Orthopedic 'Iinic, so that \\'y combe \\ 'o uld be ohtaining the of thl:: Flag Day etTort; and it therefore up to the \\ ') cOl1lbl:: Diyision, and \\')'combe generally, to mak that da) a record. ;\lajor Dan il- mith congratulat d th Di\ ' ision l1n it hard\\'orking ecretary, H. \\TaUs, his assistance at the recent competitiolls in the town hall had been beyond praise. The g r owth of First \id Di\'i ions in the 'ount) of Bucks \\'a referred to ; there \\ 'e re no\\ ' 23 units \\·ilh a personnel of ne a rly 500 men, and the number \\'as gro\\ ing. In order to increase int rest in their \\'ork in the \\\ combe alT; l the County competitions had rec ntly been -held at IIigh \\ 'ycombe. They ,yere al a arranging for a rally of the County units in Hughenden Park in June. lIe \\'i l'l)Iltinued prosperity to the High \\ 'ycomb di..,trict. Sergt. Secretar) H. \\ 'at ts, in replying, exprl'..,sed the thallk - of the Di"ision for lhe remark.., of the Count \" Cl11l1missioner. ;\[1'. \\ TaUs gave some statistical inful:lll<llilln relating to the \\'ork of the Di"i"ion in thl' past} l'ar, \\ h icll showed that O\'er 500 cases had been dealt " ith, Corpl. G, Adkin proposed the health of the Chairm an and Diyi ona l urgeon which \\"as dul) responded tn,

OXFoRD. - The City Police \\ 'o n thl' "Frel'iwrIl" Bl1\\ I ,vhich j - contl;..,ted for 'annually Clmong.,t the lL)cal Brigadc units.

The competition ",as held at the To\\ n Ilall, am] till' judges ,,,ere, for the teal1l te"l, Lieul.-Cl)lonel F BrLlLlk", R \. Ill. c., Commis s ioner for i\o. 1 (Prince of \\ 'ak..,) Di..,tricI, and for the j\'Cl \"oce and practical test, Dr, \\ '. E \udland, Assistant COl11mis ioner. Other present were Lad\" FurlL'\', Dr. Free born, Corps ecretary DearIe, the Corps i of Store (:\ 1r. C. ] Rogers), \mbulance Of Ticer.., mith, Bateman and Foster, ergl.-il ajor Purnell, and Sergcant Buckingham.

At the conclusion of the tests, :'IIr. Dearle announced that the Police had WOIl the Bowl with a total of 232 poinh, '\V est Oxford being second with 203 puints and the Cit} Di\"ision third, At the presentation ceremony, which wa" carried out by Lady Furl y, Dr. l\udl and, Lieul.-Colol1l:1 Brooks, the Chief Constable and Ir. Dearie were on the platform.

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Kl \ 'E R. - This Division ga\'e a whi t on \pril12th which was well supported In the inter\'al, Dr. ]. R. Dall ow said that the ambulance cia es had been held for three years an d were sti ll going well. H e exp lain ed that the Nursing Divi sion would act for the benefit of the village. Funds were needed to carryon the work, an d it was hoppd soo n to in sta l a first-aid cab inet in a prominent position in Kinver, for use in case of accident or emergency.

It is anticipated that the proceeds of whist drive will be approximately .£14, which will be devoted exclusively to the promotion of first-aid work.

IIoLBRooKs.-The 7th annual dinner of this Di vis ion

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was held at the R ailway 1 rotel on ;\Jay 5th, Dr. J. L· Rllll a!>on, the Di\ isional Surg-Lon, presiding-, .\mong- those pre'>cnt were District Comllli..,sioncr ;\Iajor J. OrIon, Dr. and ]'Ifrs. ]. Ikll, Di,,(ricl Oflicl'l" II. Bethell, Distl-icl Scrg-eallt l\lajnr If. If. \\'ilkin'> Suph. Cooke, ] cllning-s ilnd .\, \. Lmatt, and .\ll1hulance Oflicer" II. fI arri'> and F. J onc'>.

During Ihc ('Yening- Corporal-; J. \\ ', \\Tilcox and \\T. Ra!L-\ and Pte.." Kemble Hnd Bes'-Jem!L-n receivcd their long medal-;.

Dr. i\. J. Rolla'ion 11I'opo..,ed the toast of "Success to thl' Di\ i"ion,)) and cOlllmented on the strong and efficient pll"ilion of the Di\ i..,ion.

.\n l'XlTlknt concert \\'<tS g-i\ L'n during- the e\'ening-, and a presenlaLil1n \\'a " Illadc tn the Di\ isional SUrl.;eon.

:\" OH 11.\;\11' 10:-; piL'a" n;..:· pn:sL' nLat ion was made at the Brig-adl' [1l'adLluadu-" llll .\pril 17 at thl' c\OSl' of drill of IIc ,l dL[uarll'rs' Di\isi()n, \\ hL'n \mhulan ce Unicer Riel-;:" \\ as prc"l'llled with an inlaid cahinet ,)n the ()ccasilln of hi.., 7 Ot h hi rI h d a \'. '-;upt. ,\\'. E'. an.l.." :\1. B. L, in making- pre"entalion, "aid tIll' ()ccasion Wit'> a uniL[uc Olh:, for it was rare that a nwmhcr rl'aching- t Iw ()f 7() wa'i ahle to carry out hi" dutil'S "0 \\'l'I l and lnleil'nth' a" \Ir. Ricks. "\[1'. Ricks joil1l'd a" a Pri\ alv l)n 27th, 1 tJO(), \\'as promoted l\)rpnlal :\()\l'l1lhcr 2 Qth, jl)IO, ]ul) 28th, 1916, ,1I1 d It.) .\l11hul.lnll· Olli cl'!" ()Il Svpll"mlwr 14th, 1910. During

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\\'hen a young second lieutenant of 20, :\lr. Bailc\' \\'011 the ;\l.C. at \Vcsthoek Ridg e on ,\ugust 16th, 1917. \\'hel1 his company commander fell he applied fir,.,t aid to him under h eavy fire, and then, thoug-h hil1l.,e1f wounded and surfering f rom "hell "hock, took command of the co III pan)", ..,howi nK great courage and organi'iing abi lit y throughout a scn:re action.

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, \SI{.\;\I .\:-;D IRLETlf. -. successful fanc\' dress ball at which about 200 were pre'>ent was held on- .-\.pril 9th, the music being pro\' ided by the divisional band, conducted by Pte. ]. Webb. The fancy dresses were judged by Lt.-Col. and :\Irs, Hugh Kennedy. .\s a re ult of the efforts of a concert party the .\skam Council ha\"e been g-i\"en a fir'it aid box fully equipped. This ha been handed o\'er to the local di\'ision \\ ho ha\'e undertaken to maintain it.

:\"O IWE:-;. The 'iixth annual party of the :\"orden .\Illbulance and Aursing- \\'as held in the l\orden Liberal Club on \pril 21st. There a large attendance. Councillor J. Stoney (prc'>ident of the di\ ision) occupied the chair.

In opening the proceedings, Councillor Stone\' commented on the \\ 'o rk of the:\" orden Ambulance Di\ ision and el11phasi"l.!d its usefulness.

upt \. Horrocks gm'e a short report of the po ition of the di\ i.,ion and it work during the past year. It con i ' ted, he of 30 men, 12 nursing sisters, and 16 cadets, ,\'ho had attended 500 cases during the year just ended. The members had attended the local football grounds regularly, and had been of great sen"ice in that connection During the Ea:,ter holidays they had a road patrol on duty in the di"trict, and it \\'as intended to continue this throughout the su mmer months. Thanks to the generoity of the i\ orden D.i trict Couucil they no,,- had fuHy-equipped \\all boxes fixed in different parts of the district.

H.\SLI:'\GDEx.-The Ha lingden Corps held their annual church parade on :\Iay 6th, There w as on parade 1-+0 am bulance men a nd sister including- nlClllbers from Bacup, Ra\ystenstall, Crm\' lla,,-booth and Ram bottom Di\"isions.

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J'Orlll'l,/lpt-"1I fJldt"j>oul'lIt. .\mhulilllcC Onll'U- Rick".

all Ihe"l. \"l.:a rs Ill' had bel'll a most adi\ c member doing a large of \\"ork, e-,pl'cially as Transport Olliccr 13 ) e,lI" ,lIlel during the \\ 'a r.

\lllhulaIlCl' Oili ce r \. Lloyd, in supporting Supt. Edward'i, said it ,ya'i certainly \ L'ry exccptional for onc to reach I hc ag'c l)f 70 and hc ahle to carryon.

\Ir. Ricks, in reply, ga\ L' a fL.\\' interl'stillg items of his young- day'i. He said although he had not so years' sen'ice a'i "om' of the membcrs, it \\"as because he tOl)k up the \\ 'o rk rathcr late ill life, but hl \\ as the lin,t acti\'e member to reach the thrcc score and kn.

Pri\" ate R. Joyce, of the He adquarters Di\"ision, gaye hi blood for transfusion in a cast' of a patient suffering from severe injuries last month.

\VELLI;"\GBORo. - Tlw honour conferred upon Captain J. l\larshall Bailey, l\LC., of Ru shdcn, \\' ho has been promoted to Coq)S Supt. -of the St. John \mbul ancc Brigade, and ,,-ill take c llilrg e of the \Vellin gborough Corp", recalls the gallant deed which \Von him military Llistinclion.

ucce sful "'hi dri\ 'e and dance wa held by the Robin Hood Di\·ision. There \\ 'a a large attendance at whaL pro\'ed to be a \"ery enjoyable e\·ening. The music \\'as supplied by member of Lhe Cammel Laird Di\"ision, who throughout lhe dance had Lo re pond to numerous encores. Councillor Pur er the late upt. of the Robin Hood Di\ ision pre ented the prizes to the winners and in a \'ery eloquent manner stated the nne work \\'hich had been performed by the members for many year Supt. F. \\ 'iL on :\Iould thanked the helpers \\'ho had - 0 kindly come fonnlrd to make what \\'a perhaps the 1110 t enjoyable e\'ening pent, during his connection \\'ith the t. John i\mbul ance Brigade.

Mr. Bennett of Leicester added tu the succe s of th evening hy most ta tefully decorating the hall and adding limeligh t ell-ects while dancing ,,-a in progress.

BLACKBVR;"\.-,\t tlw annua l meeting of the Di\'ision on :\Iay 1st, the and balance-sheet for 1927 sho\\' ed a year of good ,,-ork and progre s.

All the members hm'e pa - ed the annual efficiency te t, and a larger a\'erage attendance at the weekly drill tllan in any year since the \\'ar, has been recorded. The \york in e\'er)' department has been ,\'ell maintained, and that of the ledical Comfort Department 'how - a large increase.

:'ILr. Gilbclt Orlllerlld, thc lDiyi:"ional Surt., \\'ho h<1:" bcen Ollicer in charge of the DiyisiL)n for the past 1.1 years, ha..; resigned o\ying to ill-health, and \yill jl1ill the resene or Olliccrs.

The Ill'\\" 011lcer ill chargc \mbulallce Oillcer Thomas FIelding, onc of the oldest lllembers uf the No.6

S.\ 'RISTl):\. .\ \'ery enjoyable e\ening' \\"as spent at the Drill Hall, Sacriston, on c\pril 21st, L)I1 thc oCL'asion l)f thL' PL'l'scntation of <l\\'ards to the successful stuc.\cnb L)f the local .\mbulancc Di\ ision.

The eH'ning tl)l)k the form of a ",h:st dr;\ I.' and dance.

T. F. Brass, O.B.E., J.p., of Charla\\ Housc, pn-'scnted the awards to the successful :"tlldenb.

:'Ilr. J. Taylor, the pl)pular Di\ isional Supl. of the Di\'ision in introducing :'Ilr. Brass, remarked that he \\ 'as pleased to see such a gathering of .\mbulance men and their \\ iye pn:sent, and he appreciated the pres e nce of , :\ure '''atson, Garson, and Doctor Garson as the guests of the eyening. Speaking' of the \'a luable sen'ices rendered b\ :\1 r. Brass , :'Ill'. Tayl o r said that no man had taken a interest than lims,.;, in \mhulance \\'l)rk generally, and he \\ 'as al\\'ays ready to do his utmost fo r the :"uccess of the Diyision. Further, Bmss is to he honoured soon by being madc an OFficer of the Tene rahk Ord er of t. j o hn of erllsa lem and he took the opportunit) of congTatulating him on the distin ctiol1 \\ 'hich was sO \\'1.' 11 ch-'sen ed. .:'III'. Bra in replying, 'a id that he \\ 'as always plca L·d tL) help a \yorthy Cet USI.'. :\.mbulancc kI1O\\'le dge \\'as speciall) needed in the \"illag-e on accou nt of the dangTrolls occupation of the men and hoy::. in and about the mine.

-: I BRIDLl:q;Jc:-;. On 1 tthe anllual ilhpL'dil1n of the Di\"ision \\·a helel, the inspccting OrtICL: r.... h cing Dr. Hammersle\" Johnston , of Hull, and District OITicer \tkil1on. \\ ·it-. a smart parade. The ladil s' ection \\"(1 under L ady Supl. .:'IIrs. Fields, alld the mCI1< sL'dion under Sup!. P ow al1d Dr. .\. Field, the Di trict Surgl.':oll. Dr. Hall1mer sky johnston highly complil11entld thl.': Di\ ision un ib drill amI discipline.

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1PS\\· ICll.-. \n intere ting competlltOI1 too\;: place at thl.': .\mbu lance Hall on April 28th, for t\\·o presented b\' :'Ilr. T. Pa.rkington, \\ ho is Districl to the for annual Competition a.mong boys and girls belong'ing to the Juni o r or Cadet Di\ isions of the Brigade in Suffclk.

_ \ rq,;re:ientati\'e g-athering watched with intere s the teams f rom 1p " ich and Hm·erill. Among those present \\'ere not e d the District Commissioner (Dr. Hossack) and :'lIt- Hossack the Assistant COlllmissioner (Dr. S. O. Eades) and .:'Ilrs. Eades, Lady District Offi cer (.:'II r.. Potter), and office rs and membcrs of the men' s and " 'o lllcn's di\"isions in Ipsw ich, Aldeburgh a. nd Ha\·crhill.

The resu It \\"as that H a \'eri 11 " 'e re declared the \\ inllers in each section.

FELlXSTO\\·E.-A lecture \\'G1S gi\'cn at the parish hall by :\lr. P. A. Croydon in aid of the funds of the Di\ ision. The Division al 0 attended divine sen'ice at Sl. John's Church on i\pril 22nd, at the invitation of the C.D.C.

YAIOlOCTIl. - V\ ith the object of forllling a Di\ ision, a meeting of ambulance workers was called on l\Ia\, 9th at the Y.:\1. C.A. by Ya.rmouth ,\mbulancc Centre. Chief Constahle B. \Y. Smith, its chairman, pre. ided.

The chairman said that at the recent annual competitions :\lajor Ho ssac k strong-Iy suggested the formation of

a hrigade. .\ llleL'ling llf the Centre \\ a aftcr\\'ards held, \\·hen it was I'esoln:d tLl takl' this stl'P. The Cl' ntre SeCl'd,lr), I\ l r. Frank \\ 'hall, had !-.uccl'eded in ohtaining the prolllise of Dr. \\ 'a il1\\Tight tll take chargl' if sUrtll'illll t1Lltnhers l'alllC forward tll support the "cheLllc.

l\'U11l·:" then in\ ited, and 23 \\ erL' hallllLd in, aLll! the chairman said that thi \\ 'l)UU be tht.. fl)Ullllatiun nf tIll'

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of providing attcndant-. \\'ith the motor ambulance had worked \\'1.'11, ml'l11hel-s of the Di\ ision having sen'ed in this capacit) 011 130 occa ion!-..

The Di\ i..,ioll had taken up the road sen'ice schet1ll', al1d cotllt1ll-'ncing' with the holiday.., t\\'o or more Il1cn, with equipml'nt, had patrolled thl' of road allocated to thclll.

COI.lIIESTEH. - The Di\ i..,ion has 110\\ taken up patrol dutil, in the Distl-ict.

Brjgade Orders.

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TilE Sub-Jlritlr, acting- lln lx·half of IIi ROj al IIig-hne .., the Graml Prior, ah ent abroad, ha hCl'n pleased to Clnclionthe fLlI1L)\\'illg ,lppoilltllll'l1h :

\ ..,i tant CLllll1ll i.., ioller (Rl' t..'n c) Frederick Spra \\ ·..,on CtlUllt) iL)tll' l- fnr Ihe County of Somersct, 1X 11.27, \icl' \.]. Car), T.D., rcsiglled 011 thl' grounds l)f ill-health.

.\ i..,t,lnt Cnlll III i iLlnl'r (Re en·e) \\'illialll Edward .\lIdlallll, .:'II.R.C.S., a COUllt) COlllmissioncr for lhl(lrd, 17 .z. 2,'.

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II. R.I I. ThL' J)Udll'S'" (If York, Dallle Gralld Cros" l)f

I hl )rlkr Llf '-,1. Jllllll, ha gracil1lL I) cOllsenlL'd to acccptthe apptlinlt11lnt llf Clllllt11 .1n d,ll1t-in-Chid of I\"ur ing Di\ ·i ion

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\\'" \HL'" Lli l"II\)J{\1 BY 01 l1'IIIE RESER\ E \:\1)

RIIIL<11l I,ISIS. P\ L<\(;R\I'II S 143 \'11 153 BRll, \I1E REl.l '1. Illl'S. )!llu'r 11f t hl' \\'Illl llll CLlmpktiL)t1 of not ks

h,11l I hrl'l' .\ l'ar,,' Illl'il'llt L'n iel' hd\L hl'L'1l placed Llll tIll' Rl l'n 'l', llt· ()IlICl'r.., \\ Iw Llll l'L1lllpletion of nl.1[ Ie Ih.lll IJIIl'lll )l;LI'" lt1icil'llt l,l\ill· h.l\C hl.':l·11 placed Lltl thl'

Rllirl'J Li t. 111;1\, wilh tIlL' 1I1l'linll Llf the Chid C(IIllt11i...inIlL·'.-, Iw g Iwrtl1i ....... iull Il) \\'l'.tr ullilorlll on .... 11L'cial llll.hLlllh appn \l'd h\ till' CL11llIlli iLlncr l1f thl' Di trict or CI1Ullt \ Cl)\lCl·rnl,d. -

-(Ill' ktll'\' R" \\ ill IX' \\Prtl nil thl' houldcr traps, ,lh(l\L' IIlL' h;ldgl' III ·,ln k. h\ ,til Ullicl r on the Rcsene and Rl'lirl'd Li"l. -

\111.1 \In [11)SI'1 r \1. RI ',SER\ E :\l 'RS I:\l; I E.S.

Re-examination or Inspection will entail the loss of cfficienc\' for the year. It is therefore desirablc that re-cxaminatio;1 Id bc hcld before the 31<>t July, vide paragraph 89, Brtgade General Regulations, and facilities granted to tho,",e who, owing to sickne% or business, \\'ere unable to attend the regular re-examination to be re-examined during thc lattcr part of the ycar.

OOlcers \\ -hel; notifying Di\ isions of the Annual Inspection should rcmind mcmbcrs that in the ca. e of those who, through sickness or businc<;s, are unable to attend the inspection, application to be excused in writing stating the re,::on for abence, should be to th'e Offlcer for the Ile c'essary aCCf:'ptClnce or othenyise by the Commissioner, \ ide paragraph 8f, Brigade General Regulations.

.:'IIany J11ell1bl.·rs lose their ef'ficienc\' each \'ear owincr to unavoidable absence from thc Rc-e;:;'aminatiol; or In'>peclion, and it is desired that e\'ery member shall ha\'e ample opportunity to secure his annual efficiency.

.\:\:\C.-\L RETUR:\S.

One defaulting Di\ ision is sufficient to delay publication of the \nl1ual Rl'port for a con!>iderable p e riod. The promptness with \\ hich 90 per cent. of the Di\ isions ha\'e submittcd their annual returns thi year is mo t praise" 'ort hy, but there is no reason why all the returns should not be in the hands of the Commiioner by the 3bt january each rcar.

Di\ isions till defaulting hould ubmit thcir annaal returns \\·ith the least possible delay in order that the COI11mi ..,ionel-s may be in a po ilion to d ea l \\ith their anllual reports.

l)n:R. \LLS FOR GIRL GCIDE DCTlES. :'IIembers of Xursing Diyisioll when ulldel-taking duly in Girl Guide Camps may wear an O\'e rall of appro\'l?d pattern O\'cr their uniform.

P. G. Hn;l(l1de , ·ccrl'lilJ:I '.

The Value of Competitions in First Aid Work.

Supt. T. Donnell), Blackpo I Di\'i "iLltl, has for thirt\ year rcndered valuahle l'n iel' to lilt..' cOl11munity 10 hi countr). \ftl'r ..,en ing in the South \frican war he \\·a l)tlC of t h rl\ ;t III hulance OmCl.'rS chosen to receive his tnedal fn)1l1 the hand.., of King Ed\\'a rd \,11. at Buckingh;tll1 Palacl', aile! for special sen'ice,> for four ycar in the l;reat \\'ar he recei\"l.'d the hOIll1LLr of appnil1tlllent as an Honorary Sen ing Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Supl. Donnelly',> it1lml'diate concet'Ll is for the pl'O\ ision of adequate hcadquarters for the Blackpo o l Division of the S.] \. B. brig·ade. The next stcp \\'ould be to acquaint headquarters, a nd a future meeling ortlcel-s could be chosen.

DEREIIA;\1. \t thl' annual Illceting of the Division, at \\ hich Mr. H. W. Fox pl'esided, the secretary (ti l l'. vV. Pryke) presented a report of the year's work, Illentioning that lhc I'umber of cases attendcd hy Ill Clllh( rs WWi 134. The system

II i urgL'd that Rl· L'!·\ i h npt yet in possession of the [l.ltllL :\ur illg Cl'rtillcalL' 1ll1uld lake carl.'" "tel' to obtain thi cl'nilicltl', \\ hidl qualification is neces an· lo sccure the cla "ilil·atiLl\l llf :\ ur ing Orderly, Clas" 111., Gn)up C. (\'ide li O. 514), and the pa) of that class "'hile on training.

Ollil'e rs-in-dlarg-c of Di\ i..,ions pro\ iding Resen ists are reljuL·..,tl d lo al'i'L)rd 1.'\ 1.'1') [llbsihk facility to them to ohtain thc [lOIllC .... ing CL'rt illcate and to notify Headquarter:" of thl' nanll' nf Rc L'n i:"ls ohtaining this certificate and date of lnll·.

Training..... \\'hl'll submitling application for a clL-ar mLlnth' notice l1f the date on which it is dcsin'd to Cl)mml'nCe training should he givcn. i\pplications for tl-aining may he madl' at any timc during tIll' year.

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l\tlention is clra\\'\1 to paragraph 142, page 29, Brig-ade Gcncral Regulations. Olheers once appointed should contimLc to carry out I he clutils of their respecti\' ranks until their resignations or transfers haye heen accepted by the Acting Chief Cot1ltl1isioner. -

:\TTENDt\:\CE xr R2-Ex <\i\ll:\r\TIOl\'5 AND I:\SPE TI0:\5. are rcminded that ahsencc from the .\nmL;tl

TJIE recent report on " I nyesttgations in First-Aid Organisation at Colliertes tn Great Britain," b\- A J. Cronin, D.P.H., says- the Co/he!:11 Guard/all, has arou ed considerable interest. The need [or a better fir t- aid sen'icc is beincr quickh recognised, and the desire to increase the of thi ,,-ork is \\'idespread The problem of training first - aid men and keeping up the enthusiasm after they ha\'e been trained i nor easily soh·eel. It is I;Ot altogether sati factorY to get together a number of men, persuade to attend a first - aid cla with the object of obtaining a certificate, and then conclude that YOU ha\-e 'a good first-aid organisation. The men t be er.cOUl'aged; they must become enthusiasts in tl e work; they must cont i nue their training throughout the year. There are at pre ent some collierv companies who do not bclieye in the crack teams. They maintain that the best en'ice is obtained b\ha\ring a few excellent first- aid men " ' ho they are not at a loss to know how to act if no othe-r assistance is at hand . The crack team fails, they maintain, whenever you break it up . The yaluc

of the crack team lie" not in the fact of them winning medals, etc., although a \\ 'inn ing team u sua lly encourage first-aid work in the dislrict, but in the continuous training they unllergo.

In mines havj ng com petition teams, the org-an isation of first-aid undergrou n I becomes impIer, an 1 hould an accident occur in the section in \\ hich one of th competition men is employed, he is usually asked to take charge, lIe is able in stretcher cases to take command and adyise the other. His special training has taught him exactly what to do, and generally ha\-ing rcmo\-ed his man to the surface or hospital, he is congratulated on the manner in \\'hi ch the accident has been handled.

The ad\'antages of the competition training' are more numerous than the disach-antages, and from practical experience I ha\ 'e found that in collieries haying competition teams one has the most efficient first-aid organisation.

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Safety First in Health.

By DR. A. STE l B.S.

PASCAL, one of the most fasci nati ng of French authors, once \\'[ote: does not wish to be told the truth." Physicians realise only too \\ 'e ll the truth of those words. Only recently a case came under my notice of a patient \\'ith an extensiye ulcer of the throat. His physician had told him that under no circumstances was he to smoke, as smoking had probably caused the condition, and if he persisted, a cancer would be the ine\ itable result. Yesterday I just dropped in and found the patient lighting his pipe. \Vhen remonstrated with, he said: "I thought a quite smoke wouldn't do it an \' harm." In that statement we (Yet the crux of the whole position-man does not like to be told the truth about himself-because it mav interfe re with his pleasures, curtail for a momedt some of the joys of lif e

1\ow, our s lo gan "Safety First" is a motto or war cry to be acted on in our life as well as in our work. Health is the thing that matters most in life. \Ve would show little sincerity towards our slogan \\'ere we only to apply it to our work and fail to follow those simple rules of life, the non-observance of which has caused many young Iives to plunge downwards into thc dark valley of chronic invalidism.

It 1S curious to reflect that there are millions of people in the world, who would shrink from the attem pt to keep the machinery of our railways in order, and yet who fondly imagine that they can continue to drive and keep in repair the complicated vita l engines of their own bodies Lo the best advantage. Sir \Valter RaleiCTh llsed to ask

qucstions of ploughmcn and other people in humhle

\\-alks of life, so that hc c uld profit by thcir knowledge; and yet individu a ls \\'ith only a crude idea o{ thcir bodics will not f \low the advice o[ experts in connection with ordinary rules of health.

"\t the present time th'e State guards the health o[ its citizens hy .[ \ cts n[or ing "anitaLion and making punishable the adulteration of [ood, hut \\ ' holl." ncglects the most d i recl method of ecu ri ng and m a intaining health, namel.", systematic cxercise. Tt is just as necessary that we exercise as ha\'e proper food. \\ TC ha\'C cl:lls to be fed bv Iluids circulating throughout the hod\', ami \\:astc materials to he off, and onl\' means of feeding the cell of hody and getting of the waste product is by cxercisc, \t the same time it he relllclllhcn.:d that it is Iwt ho\\ much \\C but how il is d lnc. manual \\ ork is exel"cisc or a manual kind, and docs not LIS the necessary lifc-gi\'ing cxerci,>c.

To i Ilu trate my mean i ng: 1 \\ as t)n part t)f thc Trans-Australian line during constructional \\ ork, and after hard man ual toi I all da\', St)mc of the men used to r lax in the c\ening b,:g\mnastic exercise and other and tho'e ,,"c,:c'thc mcn who stood thc se\'cre test of the \\ ork bc,>l. :\I odcrn exercise is essentially hased on the cmplt))'J11cnt t)f mental conccntratilln o[ thc \[\ " 01L1 Professor used to sa\" that the hest excrci..,c l;r all was that of the chasc.- IIerc, pl.:rhaps, \\itll hi'> next meal dependent on the hunt, the hunter stalks his prey \\ ' ith all thc mental and '>ical pn\\ crs alert, and \\-he n hc c\'entuall\' secllrl.:S it, and lakes it to hi::, camp, he is read\' to it \\"ith that hcaltln appetite which should c11aracterisc all our meals. '

Cnfortunalely at the presenl time \\C Sill)\\' signs of a physical d teril.1ration that in our 0\ el'compelitive is incident to the jar and fact llf husiness life and our hurry-sclln"y after The antidote for this, as \\ e ll as oyel'\\ ork, c'\citemcnt, \\ eary brai ns, jaded bod ies and unstrung nen e,> is to be found only in proper physical exercise.

It is not my purpose to giye you a series of exercises. those can be found in man,' bl)oks but I want to impress upon you the first- fundamental of health - regular systematic exercise.

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TilE L\TE COL. D. T. lln\"l:\' , C . .\I.G. Rladl" s l)f ,\11) will learn with sil1l-clT regret lhal Col. D, T. I r\\'ill, C, .\l.G., Chairman of COI1lmillcl' l,f Canadiall Branch of the Sl. John ,\ll1bulance . ssociatilln, passed ;t,, ', l), on ,\I arch 19th lasl. Col. Irwin reached the wonderful age of 85, and during 1922-3 acted as Pre ident of the Canadian Branch, and since 192+ has most faithfully filled the position of Chairman of General Executive Committee, To his personal intere t in e\'erything appertain ing to the Association the present prosperity of the Canadian Branch is ill a large measure due. The funeral of deceased wa s h e ld ill the City of Ottawa on .\larch 22 nd, and was allcndcc.l by representati\'e members of the ,\ 's ociatioll

May,

British Red Cross Society's Competitions.

Final

THE Jinals for the Stanley Shields for men's and wOlllen's detachments of the V.A.D., organised tw lhe Societ \ , \\ ere held on ;\la \' 9th al t1\e \\Than{clifll' ROO"IllS, Great Ccntral i lotel, London, and were graced hy the presence of Princess who is COlllmandant-in-Chid . It is the first tin;e that the men's shield had heen competed for.

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708!, 70S640.1 58SE Dame Beryl Oli\'er made a numher of prescntations to Princess \lary, who \\'as dressed in her un i form as Commandan t-i n-Chief of the V A. D., and she congratu lated the teams on the excellence of their work, poi nti ng out that they had come along \ ery much since last year's competitions, stressing that com petitions ,,"ere the greatest factor in first aid training. Sir Arthur Stanley proposed a vote of thanks to the judges.

PI illl'l'''''' IwndiI1l..: tilL' •. '-,t ,lIl ky" to Edinburgh, wiI1llL'r.., f(lr tlw "'l'C() 11<.1 lillll'.

Prl'\ it)u.., tt) the cOlllpetition a llnift)rm ill'>pcclil)n \\as held and all the tcam') \\ ere designated \\ ith a letter to indielll.: thcirorder in cllllpeting Scenen" amI 'ITecl'> \\ c re pl"l\'ided to make th'e Ct)J11pl'titions realic.,lic, and the t sts \\ ' 're t)f a \ ery practical ami nO\'el character.

Eight teams of \\ omen and f1\ ' C o[ men com[leted. The Princess sa\\' the men render first <lid at a Illotorcycle spill, \\ hile the wOlllen's test con -isted o[ tcnding a \\ 'oman and child injured in a cottagc accident.

\ t the conel usion of the tests the results \\"CI'C declared as follo\\' s :

Ec.linhlllxh, f\o. 12 R7q

:2 Essex, ;-\0. lX X73

3 Berkshire, l\ l), 2R R59

4 Cheshire, No. 40 XH

5 ])e\ oIlshirL" No. b ...

b Kincardi nl', No, 2() 73R1

7 \\ orcesler, Tl). 24 720

R N nr( h LI mherlaIlc.l, 0, 22 ()/i5

1 ;-..; orfol k, n, 15 2. Glamorgan, 1 3 ;\;otlinghaIll, :\0, 17 + 7 .=; E. L ane.." ll. 45 Po..,..,i blc 1, O()O

Che\'alier Dingk, ,,,ho has trm'clled "r.:cially from .\lalta, has been commi..,sioned ll) p,lint a picture of the King wearing- hi" n)he,., of lhe Order of St. John. The picture will hang in the Chapter Hall at Clerkenwell.

The London ambulancc sen'ice recci\ cd 41,198 calls at their thir cen stations during the yeal" ended .\larch 3ht la t, as against 39,575 in the pre, iOlt year. The majorit\C of the calb \\'ere recei' -e d between the l)f ten and ele\'ell o'clock at night, and the <lycrage time taken to reach cases ,,'a s 6'Q III nule,.,.

May. J<)28

Razlway A lJzbztlalzce News.

The Inter-Railway Competition.

TIll year' raih\ ' ay competition (still knO\\"n as the Inter:fillal although \\' ith thc passing of thc old " preliminary" it the one and only intcr-raih\' a \T competition as far a the grouped railways ar"c concerned) dre\\ , a i usual, many of tl1c old rai h\ 'a)- am bulance competitors togethcr.

If ,. final da)'" sen -e no other purpo c, it is more than ju tified by the opportunity it affords for the \'eterans of the moyement to foregather and become remini cent Amono- tho e at Connauo-ht ;-, b Rooms on "\Vednesday, ?\lay 16th 1928, were many who ha\'e probably not mis ed an " Intcr" for a quarter of a century or more. There wcre certainly four competitors of a team of fi\ ' c who contested possession of the old shield years ago

petitions \\ -ith tho e of othcr ycars to thc advantao'c of thc latter?

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Is it not just thi that they rcmcmbcr the best of the old contests and forget thc others'? Time deals with LI in this " ar and ,\ C ought t he thankful for it. Anyway it hclps to make things plea anter on final cla\' (or the old hands.

But \\"hat of this year's contest '? \\ Tell, thc part \\-e \\"ere permittcd to sce \\as disappointin tr Truc \\ ' e sa\\" ' omc goal po ts and nctti ng and grass and it \\' a on this ccne that - but let us g uote from the leaflet handed rou nd : -

TE ul TE r.

Thc team is on dUl) at it fllothall match. .\ prl s!'> photographer i...; hit \\ ith grl at fll lTL' h\ the hall allli i.., dashed against the g·llalpo!'>t. .\!'> Ill' hl an ilk-nth pushed into the !1L,t and lay.., hl'lpk..,s lln thl' grllllllC.i. Xo doctor is il\ailabk. The <Lmhulancl' can Cl Jlll tll entrance tl) the lil'k!.

The tl'am i.., reqllirL d ttl rlnhl\L till' paticnt from the nL'l anJ hl hind thl' linL' and tL) rendl'r fir:-.t aid in 24 mil1ulL' j \ nd that was all 'ipL'ctat rs knew about it. \\ hat \\ crc ? .i \ sk LIS an()thcr!

knc\\ and could fL)rm an.' opinion \\·hat \\ as gt)i ng l)l1, and fl)r th is reason it failed as a and a great opportunit.' , of educating \\ ' ho had assembled t(..1 the \\ or\.;: of the best of England's rail\\a\ firslaic.lers was lost. It \\as a

1\' 0 \\ onder the on IOt)kers Sl)l)n lost interest and drifted or hroke lip into little knots to discllss tHher affairs, they felt that they \\ erc en ti tied to kno\\' sOllleth i ng more of the test.

\VI 1\' was not the (ullc.-t lise made of the peti tion from the cd lIcational standpoint? Echo answers" \\ 'h\ ' 7"

(1906) and at least one of thc participants in this year's competition must have taken part on and off si nce that time.

And if they all had so much to ta l k about, so many" do you remem bers?" to discuss that they neglected the work of the competitors of the day, who shall blame them? The"\' were li\'ino- over J agall1 the good old days in the Portman Rooms when both indi\'idual work and learn work were open the spectators "\Vhy does every old campaigner compare the ways of our present com-

Vife couldn't even he critical or a ppla ud our repr sen tati\'c teams, except at the conclusion of their work, but we did wonder \\·hat thcrc was to take 24 min utes o\ er! H ere was a (oothall field comp lete with press photographcr, and it look ncarl y 20 minutes to get the patien 1 to the motor ambulance! "\i\T ell, we have seen a lot of first aid done in 14 minutes in our own competitions, and wondered.

Some who played footcr wanted to know why the unfortunate man was not gen tl y and promptly moved under the ncl so as to leave the goa l fl-ec for the game to procced.

-FIR,''!' AIO.-

\t\That wc did a ll Ii kc, howcvcr, was lhc c losc and aLtc nli vc way thc judgc watch cd e\'cry mo\ cmcnt. Il c was exce ll cnt and missed nothin(J'h' although the acccss to the drcssing room to certa in tcams appeared to us onlookcrs somewhat unusual. But thcn we cannol riticise the treatment because we didn't know an),thin(r about thc case beyond ;-,the few barc facts pri n tcd on the papcr, and lhey were bare!

1\1ay wc make a fcw in a spiril of helpful criticism as a result of this competition -

(1) That thc spectators shou ld bc furnishcd with the possihle information about thc test, injuries, circuillstances, surrou nd i ngs, &c ., so as to cnahle thelll to foIl )\\ intelligentl\' the treatmen ts and learn i n'g from the exponents of fir t aid at ilS best.

(.n That the indi\' idual \\'ork should be opcn to the public, as used to be the casco I 1 is j list as i III portan t as the lcam work, J'ust a'> interestin{rh' and a'i the rail\\a\ 's ha\c sho\\n in their 0\\ n can he JUSl as <;pectacular.

(3) That \\ hen t\\'o teams from ) one raih\ ay arc com peti ng thc\' folio\\' one another into the arena . .\Ian\ \' isitol-s come tl) scC the \\ ark of ,i particular ra i I\\ a \ and ha\ 'e only an hlHlr or Sl) tt) spcu·-e. If the team.., (l)lIo\\ cd l)n ; 1.'-, suggested the.' CL)uld t,Ce hl)lh tlwse lcams in \\hich \\ere intcrc..,ted, ami therc should he a lime tahle sho\\ ' ino' the timct, the teams \\ ill appear as itdone in the Red Cross CL)mpetitions.

(+) That tests should bc scle ted in \\ hich the lreatmel1 t s can be gi\ ' el1 in the cel1tre of the arena for tile bcneJit l)f all spc'talors. The essential \\ rk .in this competition \\as only seen b\' a kw at n c sid e 0 f 1he hall, and t hat fe \\' a\\' 0n I\' \\. it h dinlculty -

(5) That the tests should be rehearsed once or twice beforc thc 0 that there may bc no hit h, and all COil 'erned (judo'c b\'standers and othcr a sistan ts) ' hall kno\\' their parts ami not have to Jearn at the cost of the first tc;m or two who come into the arena

The e are a made by us, who want lo see the Il1ter-radway competition what it u ed to b ,but till, mo\'ing \\ ith the times. The railwaymen are jealous of the presti o-e of the i Ilterra Iw ay competition and \\'ant it to b be "the l ast word in fir t aid competition." The competitor some of the finest exponent of am bulance work In the world and their rail\\,a\ final shou ld be the b est thing of it s kin I.

May we hope to sec somc of thes matters

rcmedicd when wc all mcet again (and ma\ \\C all do so) in 1929.

If we have bcen critical may \\·c say it is the privilege o( the old hardened first aider. lIe grouses but on ly because he wants to see the competition leading the \\ a\ in ambulance circles . He apprec iates there is -a lot of hard work for organisers, judges and many others and if all had not done \vell these notes would not ha\ e been wri tten.

Thcy hayc done well and descn e our thanks

ThL' S\\ inJon Team at \\ ork in the Team Te-;t, as \\ cll a our criticisms, but that there IS room to do better ou r hum ble opin ion

The indi\ ' idual test \\ a as follo\\'s :X 0. 1 " ' as required (1) to \\hat nrst aid trC<1tIllent hc \\ ould adopt in lhe case of a bo\ \\ ho h<1d be n lookin o ou.t of a raihnlY \\ indo\\· ;u;d compl a ined that thIng had blown Into his eye, and (2) Lo descrihe th e \'e rtebral col U III n,

1\ os, 2 and .) \ycre required to treat a \\'om<1n \yhl) had fallen .on· a c hair and fractured hcr right arm. o. 4 was required to treat \\'ith imprO\ iscd material a man had fallen plank. whilL' pap e ring a ceiling and sllstall1ed a fractured tibia and II1ternal injuries.

No.5 was required to treat a man found in a raih\·a\· c<:rr}age sound asleep, br athing hea\ ily, and \\ ith a botlle of cronal tablets by his ide.

The judges were 1. G. O. B. E., D., of Su nderland, and Lieut.-Col. J. P. S. \\ Tarc! T.D., :\l.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., of Plymouth. the conclusion of thc contest the - results were an nounced as follO\\ s :-

Team.

1, London & North Eastern (Corton te a m)

2, Great \\ 'estern (:-\('\\ port, Ikck Strel t)

3,

:\1 ark...;. .VI 355 34t)0

\Villi a m 'Whitelaw, Es'.l" Chairman of the L.K.E. R., presenting the Challenge Shield to th e Gorton Team, L.1\.E.R.

"\Villi am "\Vhitelaw, Esq., the chairman of the L. & E. Railway, presented the prizes and Sir Alymer "\\Teston, in introducing him, thanked him on behalf of the Order of St. John for his kindness in coming there that day, and they appreciated his presence as being the head of one of the great railwa y companies of this country; it showed the im portance which the railway authorities attach to ambulance work.

lVIr. "\Vhitelaw, in responding, said he was glad that he had the opportunity of being present to witness some of the most expert first aid teams 111 the country. He pointed out that it was

hecoming increasingly difficult ror the judges t select a test as the teams "ere gettl ng so eXflert in the "ork. First aid training made a Illan quick and accurate in observation. The raih\·ay COI11panics paid a deal of imp)rtance to. the \\ork and the puhlic clid not realise that there IS a COI11plete equipment of fl r't aid appliances on e"ery express train in the c un try, amI men at hand \\"ho know how to deal with an accident.

T. O. ;\1 in, L. t.:." -;'\. E. Raih\ay, propo ed a vote of thanks to the jl\L.lges. IIe .'>aid .it was no eas\" task and thc,' had g l\ cn great care In arri vin 0' at' a fai r and rate decision:

Beg·gs seconded, pointing out that thc Jirst aid movement made an increasing dcmand on the medical professioll, hut he ah\,l}·S found that doctors were onl\' tal pleased to Cl)I11C along and help to teach th-em fir<;t aid. Dr. 1. C;. :\1 xllin re ponded.

London & Norlh=Eastern

(GRE.\T E \s rER:-': SEl !

The Final A 111 hulancc Cl)11l pcti til)n "ct ,> he Id at lhe G.E. :\Iechanic,,' In lituti()n, Stratfl)rd, on Tuesday. April 17th, and hy Lt.-en!. Brooks, :\1.D., and Dr. .\. C. \\ 'hill' the form r taking the ...,trctcher te...,L amI \l). -+ indi\'i lual, and the latter judging" the l)thcr indi, ·i dual work.

The work wa!"> [ollo\\ed \\ ith kecn inlcre...,l hy a good number of ambulance men and lHhcr \ isitors, and that of the la...,t t\\O l r thl'ee team,> was witnessed lw Lad, .\ h\ \ n, ,,·ho, accl)ml'<lnieti h} ";\1r. Alex. \Vilsol; (Di\';sional C;cncral Southern Area), the prizes ll) the successful competitors in the sub!">cquent forlllal proceedings.

The result of thl: competition (announced hy 01r. T, O. :\Iein, hon. secrctan" of the C. E. Section Ambulance Centre) was folll)\\ '>

Parl<:e'iton " team

Camlxidg·e

Ipswich Ko. 2. Di\ .. ion

Strat fo rd Parke sto ll " B 1\ King-' Lynn ".\" Liverpool Street :'IIaximulll 410.

May, 1938 -F I.R S T

I II response to a vote than ks (proposed by:VI r. Mein) lo Lad y Alwyn for presenting the prizes, her Ladyship said that it had g-iven her gl-eat pleasure to do this and witness the work, and said that she had often heard aboul G. E. ambulance work from her falher-in-Iaw, the lat e Lord Alwyn.

C. \V. L. Glaze (;\lechanical En(Tin-eer h Stratford) ll1o\ cd a \'ote of thanks to the judges for thei r ki nd scn' ices; this \\"as seconded b\' J\J r. \ V. R. (Supt. 's Dep artment, Li\'erpool-strcel), and replied to by Lt.- 01. F. A. Brooks and Dr. A.

and Dr. Gilbert E. Orme of London (individual te5b).

The individual work conducted in private, buL the team lest was in public and the Great I fall was filled with intere5led spectators throughout the whole of the da, '

One could r;ot but be by the ,,"ith \\ h ich the ,, ·ork of the corn petitors \\ as follO\\ ed by those \, itnessing the competition . \\ Thilst a team was doing its "ork one could almost have heard a pi n d rap, but on the conclusion of the test, there ,,·as unstinted applause for good \\·o rk performed.

It is seldom indeed that we ha\'e a competition without some noyelt\, beinD" h Introduced, and this competition was no cxception to the rule, in that, \yith the stretcher test all cards were done awa\' with. The instructions giYen to 2 Bearer, and those gi"en to the other members of Lhe team who \\"ere not perm itted to assist o 2 un ti I their sen'ices \\ ·e re actualh' requisitioned \"ere :-

BE \ I{ER -:\ Ynu are ha\ ill,T YOUI· dinn er in the shunter:-,' lobb\ ·ituated CIOSl' In a garage which YOU kno\\" 11a re ce nt!\ heen erected in station \·ard. You'r cl)lleaguL are \Hl rking in r art of the yard. Yt)U \\ ill take no action until your :en ice.:; are requisitioned, fl'OI11 \\·hich lllonlPnt a time limit of fifteen minute will he impo::,ed.

R, li l\\';ty C,)1llpl'lilinn. \\ ', llL'rlno ".\", \\ inner;.. L)f the cOlllpetilil'n, tIlL' p;ltil'llt fnml carhon-monoxide pLli oning.

C. \ \ ' h ill' no" lh)Lh of \\ hOI11 cnlllmenll.'d fa \ OU rahle on the \\ l)rk l f the lcalll..,.

333 )Sc 252.1, 25124+

The prize for best indi, ·iJual \\ ·o rk was \\on by E. Precious, of Parkcston " " team, wi th 62 out of a possible 70 marks.

The prizes were as follows:

5 Cases 40 piece'> cuLlery and piak.

5 Cut glass fruit bowls.

5 E.P.N.S. Pyrex casscrol di'ihcs.

5 E.P S. and china fruit sets.

5 E. P. hot-,,'a ter jugs.

5 E. P. T.S. biscuit, butter and cheese dishes.

5 S. W. celery and nower stands.

Indivicl al Prize Silver gi lt and ename l medal:

\ resolutil)n of thanks to the Directors fl)r assistance to the Centre allli tl) :\Ir. .. \Ie"\:. \\ 'il on, \\,1',propo">cd h." Councillor J. \\ R ah}' (:\layol' l)f King's Lynn and an old ct'll1pctitllr), and seconded h\' :\1 r. S. S. Bn)\\ n, of icll. " :\[1'. Alex. \\ 'ibon suilabhrepl ied.

Southern.

TIlE I· inal Cl)l11petition, [or decidin g- the t\\ ·o teams to I-cprc ' cnt the Southern Railway in the Inter-Railway Co III peli tion: 'va' held in the G real IIall, Can non Street JIotcl on Frida\', l\Ia} 4th.

The jl;dges were Dr. J. "\Velsh of Chester, (team test); Dr. J. Stanley Davies of New

BE.\RERS Xos, 1, 3 A:,\D +. - You arc 'iupposed to be engaged in =your occupation

Cl)lllpctition.

Cross Southern Railway

Lady \Valker presenting the Shield (0 tht' "'inning tealll

FlR T AID-

as rai\,,-aY1l1cn in thc station yaru. You will lakc no action unlil your ices arc requisitioncd.

A o'arage \\-a pro\ ided, and in the garage \\:as a motor (not a Rolls Royce, it i true, but one WIth the eno'tne running). The ambulance men about the y:rd \y re only to be di ti nguished by th badge they \\' ore, and the candidate were required to intimate to the messenger a to how he could identify the other members of the team.

The patient in the garage was founLl to be suffering from arbon mon-oxide poisoning, and had, in addition, ustained a fractured forearm.

,Yhilst a l1um ber of com petitors took adeq uate precautions to afeguard themseh'e when entering the o-araO'e, it was surprising to realise the number that into the garage \yithout taking the necessary action in this respect, with the re ult that they too became casualties.

On "' arrival at the hospital the candidates were requested to put the patient to bell. A screen was \\ ithdra\\ n and 10 and behold a proper bed was pro\ ided, with nu r es in 1..1 niform and everything else com plete.

There was ne\ ' er a more realistic competition and interest was sustained from first to last.

The competition was carried out to schedule throughout, and at +.30 p. m. the result was an nounced

lIe was morc than gratificd to real i e the protTI-CS that the ambulancc movcmcnt \\ 'as making on rhe Southern Railway. [n 1925 when the Centre was Erst e tabli hed ++0 ertificates were issued; in 19]6, 739; last year there were 672, and if the pres'nt rate of progress i maintained, this year will -ho\\ an increase of no less than 50 per cent. over 1925

Similarly, the number of teams entering the com petition -had shown a alh ance. \ in 19.?5, ++teams competed, In 1926 there were I.), in 19.?7, H5 and this year no less than 110 figures \\'ere very cncouraging indeed, and It gave him crreat plea urc to tell those present that the Di looked upon them wi th \' cry grcat fa\ ou r. lIe kne\\ that the Directors \\' ould do anything c uld to encourage the work, and hc hoped that next ycar a further increasc would manife : t him'lelf.

.; He knew he was voicing thc sentiment. of all present \"hen he said that wc are all \ cry rroud of the ucce s (T ained h\ ' the Southern Rail\\ ay \ mbulance in th c Inter-Railw a y and Brigade Fin a l Competitions, and he s incerely hoped that \ \ Taterloo and Barn s taple team" \\ ' l1U Id this \Tar gi \' e an eq uall y good accou n t of c-,.

In c nclu s ion, Sir lIerbert p cllli gTcat trthUle to the work of the ambulance men l)ll the l1Lc a sil) n of the unfortunatc ll1ishal"l at S e \ ennak.., \\ hen a lar o' e numher of people s u s tained injuries nll1r e or eri o u ' I he \\ 'l1rk of the ri rs t dese ned - and r ec ei\ ed the hig' hest cl1111111endatil) n, a n d he wa s glad to ha\ ' c t hi s l pp lI l l un ity t 1f a per so n a l trihll tc t o th e \ allle l)f th e ..,en IC L' S re ndered on th is o cca s ion .

rl oo" B" H o r s h a m 9 \\'ad e brid ge o 1 25 2 -

10 South a mpton \" e st 1 2.33

11 Gilling-h a m ( K e nt )

12 " 'es t No. 2

The ,Vaterloo "A" and Barnstaple teams therefore represen ted the Southern Railway in the Inter-Railway Competitions, \"hich were held at the Connaught Rooms, Great Queen-street, London, 'V.c., on ,Vednesday, :\Iay 16th.

At the conclusion of the competition, the Directors' Challenge Shield and Sir Herbert ,Valker's personal prizes \\-ere presented to the winninO' teams by Lady ,;Valker. After Miss a member of the Headquarters Staff Kursing Division, had handed Lady Walker a bouquet, Sir Herbert, in reply to a vote of thanks, expressed the great pleasure it had given Lady ,;V alker and himself to be present to help forward in a small way the ambulance movement which they both had very much at heart. He had witnessed the competition and was very much interested in it, and he wished it to be known that, whilst congratulating the winners on their success, he was just as much interested in the large number of teams that had tried, but on this occasion had failed to secure the premier position.

L M. & S. Railway.

The Fi nal Am hulance o III petlltOn \\ 'a. held at the idl a nd G rand I 1otel, , L. Pancras, L01lL1 )n, on Friday, April 27th, and was judged by Dr.,), Mandall Coates ( IIorwich ) , Dr, J. Orton (hi rmin cr ham ) , and Dr. II. Stan s field ([3radford ) .

b The settin O' [o r the ima tr inan accidcnt \\a s 1"1 h_ scaffoldin cr consisti n cr of a plan k platform su p- b' 1"1 ported by eight posts, four on either Side, leaVIng clearance at each end of the platform. At the foot of the scaffolding were two tre ties and two plank s . The test was not onlv one of dealing with a complicated accident, but included a probl e n: of transport. The transport problem wa not eastly soh ed. On Iy one of the teams made a platform of the trestles and planks to lower the patien t to the floor from one of the clearance ends of the scaffold platform, and this method allowed the work to done expeditiously and with the greatest of comfort to, and least disturbance of, the patIent.

The results were made known immediately preceding the presentation ceremony, which wa presided over by Sir Josiah Stamp, who was accompanied by Lady Stamp, and was supported by Mr.

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C. T. Cramp. Lady Stamp suhsequently presented the shielL!, cup and prizes.

Thc maximum number of marks obtainab l e was 500. The Leamington team came out on top, thus winning the shield . The Stockport team was seco11l1, winning the cup. The whole of the members of the com peti ng teams r-eceived prizes. The full results wcre as follows:

LL,;tlllingloll

Sto c kp o rl 353Feathl'I--.lolll' 3381 London Roml 328Nl'wca-.lk « . \" Ik-.col 305!,

C;l. I IowaI'd Str l' et (Li\L rpoLlI ) 303 r St. I [l'IL·n'., JUll c lion 300 X \\'ohl'rlt)n " .\" 2 78S 500

Pre'lentations were also made, con s isting of a clock, suitably inscribed, to each of the following for ll1eritl)rioLls Ilrst-aid assistance during the year: R. C. 11itchmough, R. Lathe, E. Pallill, C. E .:\lcLnughlin and \\ r Russell. In addition, each of thc 23 district ambulance secretaries recci\ ed gifh.

'\lr. Cramp pr o posed a "ote of thanks to Lady amI Sir jt1-,iah Stamp.

Sir e:-.presscu regret that he had unable to be present during any of tbe tests lint d a \ ' , The ambulance Illo\ cment on the L..\I. ·S , he s ;tid had made tremendous strides. It h a d Ih) l"lt)s!->ihle di-' J. ch anta g·cs. [t \\as 100 per cent. g()lKI. It helped to cmphasise the qualities ti1 l t 111e11 l"l l)"se<,-; nene, \\ a tchfulness, reSl1u rcdul 11l:!->!->, reg-ul a r it \' , rei ia bi Iit \ a nd in itiati e all c"..,e lllial fl)r r'aiI \\Cl\ ' ;nen ami al;soluteh ' e sential k)r SUCCess in am hu ia n e \\ ork. The team test \\ cLS an e\.trcwrdinan ' one, hut it was not unfair. The c l1rnpdiLDr-; \ cr .\· e\ en in their work, and reached ..,uch a high standard that even failure to get tl) til , tl)P ill s uch circulllstances \\ as a glorious fai lu re.

Priory for Wales.

... J'I:'\!l ;. of the ambulance and executive committe s of the Prion for \Vale were held at the Law Ou rts, CLthays Park, Card iff, on April 23rd, Right llon. Thoma Richard, P.C., presidIng.

Dr. harlcs Gordon ".\Jackay, Blackwood, \\ ' as appointed surgeon to the Isl\\'yn Corps, and Dr. nh ur ] oseph A mor, Swansea, surgeon to the :\lond T\ickel \V orks Di\ ision. 1\Ir. IIubert :\IcVicar, joint general manager Ebb\\' Vale Steel, l ron. and Coal Com pan)" was elected honorary preSIdent of the Ebbw Vale Division, and Josiah Jenkins and 1\1r. Evan \Villi ams, honorary mem bers of the On llw yn Seven Sisters Divi s ion.

j '\ew cadet divisions were sanct ioned at Gelli-

A I D.

gaer (G lamorgan) ,I r afod yrynys on mouthshire), and Lady Lewis (Rhondda)

The cadet curriculum has been enlarged, and a manual dealing with the subjects has been specia ll y prepared. .Members of cadet di visions who hold two proficiency badges and obtain certificates in four additional subjects \\'ill be entitled to the special badge, beari ng the coronet of the Grand Prior, IIis Royal IIighness the Duke of Connaught, and will be known as "Grand Prior's Cadet." \ Vhen they become mem bers of the Brigade at the age of eighteen they may continue to wear the badge on their Brigade un iform.

A report was read on the work of the divisions at Barry, who last year treated 1,292 cases during the summer season. The Barry C rban District Council has gi\ en authority to di\ ision to erect a first - aid station at Barry Island, and has agreed to the mem bers taki ng charge of the lost children at the creche no\\' bei ng built by the cou ncil on the island.

It was agreed that a letter of appreciation be sent to the members for their plendid record of service, and that the thanks of the Com mittee be conveyed to the council for the interest they continued to take in the ambulance mm ' ement. "'

A new medical comforts depot is to be opened to sen e ,\ hitchurch and Llan laff:\ orth . A room has been placed at the disposal of the Priory for the purpose by Rees, of Benton House, \\ hitchurch, '\\'ho was heartily thanked for his cr enerositv . -

The Order has agreed to issue to Lad\ presidents a badge in the form of a bow made up of the ri bbon of the Order, bearing the coronet of the Grand Prior. This will be equi\ ' alent to the sa h worn by the presidents, British Red Cross Society.

The conditions for the ambulance at the Royal ,\Telsh Agricultural Sho\\ at ,V rexham Augu t next ha\ ' e been issued, and a large entry expected as there are so mam' ne\\ di\ ' isions being formed in the 0.'orth. -

The Tredegar Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade paraded 011 April 28th at the Drill Hall, and were inspected by the president, '\ T. D. \VooUey, J.P., O'eneral manager of the Tredegar Iron and Coal Co., and the County Commissioner, R. ,Vil son Bartlett. Division \\ 'as under the command of Supt. J. ,Yilcox, and the of£cers present were 1\Iessrs. \\ Thitcombe and Powell, Corps Supt. ,V. Penberthy and Corps Secretary J. Leach.

1\1r. ,V oolley presided at the annual dinner which follo\\'ed, su pported by officials of the Tredegar Co. and prominent to\\-nspeople.

Respondin o to the toast of "The Prion for " submitted by 1\1 r. A . \T Cle\ erly, Supt. J. ,\Vll cox referred to the \ aluabl support extended to the movement by the Tredegar Co. He aid

that during the year 1, 4 00 cases outside co Il iery accidents had becn dealt ,"ith by membe rs of t h e Brigade

The Prior\" for , Y ales fina l competit ions for the Llandinam 'Sh ield for am bulance work and the Arthur Griffiths Cup for ' nur ing were held on April 2<) th in the A cmbly Ha l l of the Law Court, Cardiff.

Keen interest was tak:en, as the cvent was thc culmination of pr liminary te ts which'had been held in all part of \, Tales, to se l ect team to rcpre ent the Yariou centres in the final competit ions

Among t th se present were the Lord J\1ayor

S u rgeo n G. S . Ph illi ps (Gwa un cccgurwt;n), Edga r L le w e ll y n (Card iff) , a n d S . Simons (Ahert ill ery), Di v is io n a l S u rgeons D. \ Vas h i n gton EYans ( Ll a n tw it Fare.! re), a n d A . 1\ I. Robertson (Cwmparc), w h il e the judges for t h e nul'. es' compet it io n were Centre Surgeon S. G lanvil le Morris (J\ I ardy), Corp Surg on J :'I f. \ Vi lson (Abcrdare), and D ivisio n a l Surgeons T . \\ Tallace (Cardiff), and E J. H B udge (Cadoxton)

The re ults wne as [o l lows : Llandinam Shie l d, for men's teams 1, Aherdare (355 marks); 2, Cardiff (322); 3, ross 11 ands (318); 4, :\ewport Arthur Griffiths :\femorial up for nursingBy courtse)!] [S(lu 1z 1I'<"'''S

A g r o up of th e Ab e rdar e Di \' is ion Ambulan ce t e am , \\'ho \\ on Lh e "L1andin <l m" Shi e ld at Cardifr. and th e Lady -:\Iayoress of Cardiff ( Alderman and 1\lrs A. J Lad y Diamond, Sir Herbert Lewis, K B E., and Lady Lewis, Capta i n T E Richards, M.E . (Commissioner for the Rhondda), G . Campbell Oliver (Commi ss ioner for Newport), Colonel D ,V'atts -:\Iorgan, D S.O , Staff Officers 1. J. ,Villiams (Llanelly) and B . E . ';\Iaberl y (Cardiff), J Gibb s (Abert i llery), :V1i ss A Fletcher, Mr. J. Richards, -:\lrs ,;\1 Lucas, and l\Irs. Paul.

The judges for the men's contests were Co r ps

1, L l ane ll y (213); 2, berdare 3, Cardiff (191 }); 4, Senghenydd (148).

The Llandinam Shield and prizes wcre presented by the Lord l\Iayor, who congratu lated the teams and commended ambu lancc mcn and women on the g r eat wo r k they had voluntar il y undertaken

\ Ve r e g-reL. ow i ng- Lo pre s sure o n o ur sp a cc, \ \ c h.il\ c to hold over J\Iajor Beg-g- s articl e on "Practical FirsL \ ld and I-l ome Nur s ing , " al s o a number of Queric s and L l'ttcrs to th l' Ed itor, ",hich ",i ll appear i n our next issLie.

Frortz Month

R EG RE r that was wor ld wide, and a deep ympathy to his [am i IY and co - workcrs which was un ive rsa l , found eX]Jrcssion over thc death at Geneva of Gustave dor, Presidcnt of thc I nternationa l Comm ittee of th Red Cross Truc, he was in h is 83rd year, but he had a lways exam p lcd such v igour and inelu -try that his passing away was the la t thought of those who knew him intimatel\'. For nearlv a gcneration he directed thc acti\"itt'es of the Inte(national Committec and he ne\"cr spared himself from labour, \\ hich gr \\" out of an abiding interest and purpose. I f a d hi", work becn confincd to that excellently ad III i n istere d pmgrammc for the exchange of prisoner"" \\ hich hc conducted dur i ng thc \ Vorld \\ TaI', he could havc rested on the lau re ls of a d isti ngu ished en "icc That \\ ork ,\ as charactcristic of thc man and his leadership of the I nternational Committce. IIis passing i · a \ery great k)ss a It),,", comparable t o that of ;usta\"c :\Ioynier, his illustril)lI'> predecessor.

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\ readcr has bl:cn \\omlering ho\\' the word <tm hll la nce" caml: La become associated with St. John. 1\" far a') \\c can makc out to "ambulatc" II to \\ al k ah o ut," r" to walk from place tl) pl a ce." \ mhulancc Brigad s do not walk from place to place. It i<; pretty clear, howe\ er, from thc \\ol-d it",elf, ho\\ - Lhe pre ent-daj r meaning came ahout. .. . \mhulam:e" i<; a wor I which comes to U'i from the lingo of s oldiers, and as most of our military term'> comc from that great military nation, Francc, "amhulance" has comc that \\ ' ay also.

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:\[ost Ill) pilal - arc permancnt building ' , to \\ hich arc ent ,\"hen injured . The French instituted a form o[ hospital which could be sent round \\'ith the a rmies in thc field, mO\ "ing as they mo\ "cd. These were called "ho pi ta l am bu lants" - or hospitals that 1ll0\ ed fmm place to p lace . It i · a frequent feature o[ thc gmwth of languages that \\ hcre a til i ng is expres cd by two words, an adjective and a noun, thc noun is dmpped and on ly the adje ti\"e u ed. '\ Ve ee the I rocess at work just no\\ \\ ith motor car. For bre\ itcs sake , it is com 111011 to 51 eak of the veh icle as a " motor. " It was the salllC w ith ambulance ho I ita ls - it came to be ca lled, s imply, ambulance; and" am b u lance" dcve lopcd into a noun signify i ng hospital treatment outside a permanent ho pita l. *"**

I t i p leas i ng to see from t i me to time a layman exp ress hi s app l'cciation of the work of St. J oh n , cs p cc ia ll y i n t h e prcss . Hcrc is a n ext ract of a letter

to Month.

not on ly appre iative of the work, but which also contains a suggestion :- (I notice that the St. J ohn Ambu lance men are again doing duty on the roads . I wish them every succes s, but let me appeal to thc pub l ic, and especially the motorist, to give these men our appreciation of their services, help them to he lp us, by putting a copper into their donation box . This work is pure ly voluntary and therefore is worthy of support. These men are all trained They meet week ly for practice; they gi\ "e up their week - end pleasurcs for the s ak e of duty; they proyide all their O\\"n matcrial, etc They do not receive any pay whatever. TOW for the motorists \ \Then you see these men trudging on the road, please be ready to give thcm a ( Lift on the way,' financially or otherwisc " The tip is a donation box at all roadside stations.

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The development of a first - aiel sen "ice to meet the great increase in road accidents forms the main subject of the ninth report of the Home Service Ambulance Committee of the Order o[ St. John and British Red Cross Society, co\ rering the period from April to the end of December last year. All O\ er the country last year, the report states, mem bers of the organisations concerned spent their week- emls and holidays on the roads equipped to render assistance to the injured . First- aid boxes are being set up on many main roads. I ndividual members living in '"illages on or near main roads have notified the police and other officia l of their readiness to give their sen'ices when required. The Committee hopes to be able ultimately to provide permanent firstaid posts with the necessary equipment and trained personnel, in addition to maintaining patrol services and establishin CT temporary stations when the need ari es . This s\rstem will, it is bel ieved, do something to relie've the pressure on the yoluntary hospitals created by the demand for treatment of minor injuries, and will ensure that more serious cases are not subjected to the un kilful and often harmful handling of persons who ha\ e no qualification but good in ten tions . ***

Vie pub l ish th is month a report of the final co mp etit ions of thc British Red Cross Society, as b e in g now an independent journa l '\' e can give our Br igade readers an insight into what other o rganisations are doing , Ve haye also m any ot h e r i ntcresting and practical artic les which w e h ope to pub l ish at a future datc.

fetters to the gditor.

"' e are in no way re<ponsib le for the exp,es>ed or the otatclllents nnd e, by COTlespondents. - Et,J'tOR.

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HY A.:\ IKDEPENDEKT ORG.\:\ OF THE L\:\, E SHOCLD BE \PPRECl.\TED

D EAR SIR,-

I \"enture to cncroach on your nduabk space, h o ping', and bpLng con\'inced from e xpcri encc, that it is nO\\ ad\"isable to dnl\\' t h e atte nti o n of your r ca d ers, pa rti c ularly thc ju ni or membcr of t h e \mbulan ce cn' ce to thc importan cc of this great humanitarian mo\"emcnt po ssessing a Journal de\'oted to t h e wclfarc of e\'cr\" b r anch of it s acti\' itie s \\' ith a breadth of \"ic\\" and d ept h reliable in format o n hi g hly important to all conccrned wh o find th m ' c h 'es up against the realitie' of nrst aid efTicicncy. Th ousand \\"ho w ea r the black and \"hite uniform all the Empire no doubt, an d not unnaturalh', take til(' ex i tencc of their o ld fcl\'our ite FmsT AlO as a'maHer of cours ne\"er realising that in the d ay wh cn the first nft,· ambulance men paraded out idc thc Housc o n that brillianll110rning of Qu een \ 'iclor ia's Ju bilee, 1887, there \\' a nothing of thi - kind in existencc.

\\ 'l1en the first copy of FIRST Am made it s appearancc, conisting of four pages "'ith no illustmtions on July 189 -1- , increasing during the next fc \\ months to eig ht pages, commencing \\'ith a port r ait of the late Col. Francis Dun can, C B., c·c., the ambulance men and \\'omen of that time \\'crc proud and delighted to possess uch a J ourna l. Th ey felt they were getting on, and in their t urn ne\'cr r a li sed " ' h at a remarkable de\"elopment ,ya to be lhe outcome of the ir un e lfish de\'otion, enterprise, comrades hip , an d unity of purpose, following the example of the knights of o ld \\'ith lheir eight - pointed cro s. :\ o\\' the great ya lu e of an independent organ to any 1l10yement is this, it tells you ",hat others are doing, reminds you that you are not the on ly pcbble on the beach, that therc art! olher". On\\'arcb \\'c find, on the pagc:-. of FIRST AID month by 1110nth and ycar after year Cluthorilati\"e statements as to wh at ambulance organisation!:> are doing in France, German)" .-\ustria, America, and La those who \"ill, Lelling them we h a\ e much to earn and a long way to go.

The fact remains that there has ne\ er been anything of the Parish l\Iag-azine style in t h e production of FIRST .-\lU, and I feel lhis should be realised by a ll concerne d and duly responded to by an e\'er- increa ing'support in it and endem'our fer the good of the cau e.-Faithfu ll y yours,

E. J. R ACKWITZ.

IXSTRC C TIO:\T IK DRILL.

DE.-\R SIR, -

I would like you, through your \ a lu a bl e Journ a l, lo answe r the follo \\'ing questions :-

Para. 59, Drill and Camping, 1927 e dit.

Do., X os 2 turn right or l eft a bout o n command " Adjust Slings.))

.-\ppendix 1. - 'tretcher exerci 'es, Shoulder Carrying.

Do., X os . 2 turn rig-ht or left about on comman d " F or lifling- T ake post.»

reason for a king these questions is prompted by the remark in the Lecture (No .5, Offi ce r s Tr a inin g Course) by District Sergeant-.\lajor ]. Elam, in which he says:

" Thu s the old co d e of turning inw ar d s a lw ays to closed stretcher, and a way from ope n one is re-establ ished."

In my opinion, t h e Manual lays it down (tho ugh not expressly saying so) that in both cases the as 2 turn righ t about

Thi s is the case in the training of t h e Au tralian Army Medical Corps in shou ld er ca rryin g, but there is no " Adjust Slings" a slings have been abo li s h e d.

.-\s my duties i ncl u d e thc Dt-i ll Tra inin g of a la r ge

number of , .C.O.'s \\'ill thank you in , llh ancc for clearingup a ny that may cxist.

\ Vishing- T i\ ID c\'L'ry s ucc css , I a III yours faithfully, , (; Dislrict New S o uth \\ 'a iL' s I)i "t ri cl. \ustr , tii a, S.J \. B. O\'l'r :-.cCl'i.

lOur cor rcsp o ndcnt is lJuite cor rc ct in refercnce to thc book, not gi\'ing thc dircction whi c h w ay Ll) turn frolll the stretchcr, in adjusting slings or liftin g" strclche r in :-.hou ld cr carrying.

\1)L)ut1 900, Drill Compctitions hegan in the \lllhul allt'l \\'o rld an e! as il w as nC Cl'SSa1'\' that all Di\ i...,ion ..., ...,llOU ld drill a lik c, it \\" as ruiL'd h y ] IC ;ldquarlL'rs that man " llOule! turn a \\ 'ay from an opcn strL'lchcr and turn in\\ ard..., to a closed onl' fth1tnote u"cd to appear tt) that l'ITL'ct in thc o ld SL John but since w c ha\"e u...,ed the R \. :\1. C. drill \\'e cannot find an\, note in an\ of thelll. I I i'i still anno un ce d lo Di\ i" ion " 'in England it" a l'o(k O f cour...,e if \u stra li a would adopt the re\ crscd \\'a) \\ - canlwt sec \\'hat differcncc it \\'ou IJ makl' prm iding they a ll adopkd the ...,allll' \\·cty Our o wn idea of No. 2 turning ;l\\'ay from an lllll'll stretc h er is that by doing" :-'0, if he slippl d, hl' \\ ould nL1t fall 0 11 thc paticnl.i

First Aid in Canada .

R eport 0/ Canadiall Branch 0./ ti,e 'I j ollll A mba/a !lce ... I ssoc/at /Oll

RE \DERS of Fll{ST AID hm c a l\\-a Ys hecn intercsted in the progress m ade h\ ' llie , \mhul ancc in anada \'cr since Col. Chas.

H o d getts becamc Director CCll cral of the Branch of (he SL. ] oh n .:\111 bu lancc \ ">">l)ciatil)ll. They " ill, therefore, he g lad ll) knO\\ that the \ car ending D ecem b e r 31st, sho\\s still progress, and will join with ill cl)rdia ll\ Cllllg rat ulatin g the ExeclIti\'e 'OlllIllittcc ami cnergetic Director General whose realm c'\lcnds 0\ cr a vast continent.

The total number of certificates and other awards issued during- the yea r \\as this repre sent in g 20 p I' increase on thc year, while during the sa m e period thc Ilumber ()[ certificate holder s wh o presentcd th cll1sc h 'cs for re- exa mination wa 4,+63, a figure largcly in exccss of any precedin g year.

The extension of th e \\'ork am n gst thc j u n iors is a further g ra t if y in g feature of the aCli\'il ics of 1927, and repre se nt an incre as of +0 p CI' cent. This steady gro wth in the education of and g irl s in First Aid and )Jursing indicatc s Lha."t there is a field in which the Association can work with s uccess, especially when it is rememb ered th at the junior courses were only in s titut ed a few yea rs ago.

Competition s enter largel y into the work of the Canadian Branch; an d tho se in charge r ea l ise the value of such contests as sti mulu s to further and closer study of the Man uals issu ed by the Association It is, therefore, satisfactory to learn that the 1927 competitions were in every way a success, the numbers of competin g teams being

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Quet'ies and J\nswet's to eot't'espondents.

Queries will be dealt with uncer the following lules:-

1. - Letter.; co n taining Queries must b e rrarked on the lop left hand corner of the em'e lope "Query," and addressed-FIRST A lU, 46 Cannon,streer, London, E C. 4

2.- A ll Queries rnmt 1:.e accompanied by a "Que ry Coupon" cul from the current issue of the J0urnal, or in case of Quelies frem abroad, from a recent issue

3.- T he T extbook, to ", hich refelence me), be made in is tbe 36th (1920) Edition of S.J .A. A. Manual of Filst Aid.

DIRTY Vor.;:-ms.

G. G. (Stoke on Trent) -In the Police l\'ational Competition :' I arking Sheet publisbed in :' I arch is ue of FTRST \Jl), you allotted marks for" not \\'ashing wound," although this "ob\'iously dirty." Plea e tel l me if thi' wa correct.

Certainly, There \"as no warm sterile water a\'ailablc ; and I do not regard the street as an ideal place in "'hich First Aiders pause \"hile they wash dirLy ,,·ounds.

Incidentally thi is an instruction of the Textbook \"ith ,,-hic h I am in agreement becaue to my mind it encourages ome First Aid. So in instance 1 "kept by ruling that sterile \\'ater wa s not available; and no competitor \\'i.t enough to \\'ait minut es \\ hile \\'ater in kettle \\'as raised to boiling point and then allowcd to cool dO\\'ll. - :\ CORBET FLETCllER.

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R. (Cannon Sl. ).-In Cl recent examination a candidate ,,-as a ked what is a hernia and amused us can iderab)Y " 'he n he rep lied.-" T/ze protrusion of intestine througit stomach.' "

Good! l\'ext, pleasc! !- l\'. C, F

\\'OL;XlJ \\'1'111 CAPILLARY

G. G (Stoke on Trent) - The T extbuok (p. 102) is not Ycry clear in its treatment of \\-o unds with cap illary bleeding; and I shall \\ 'elcome your advice on this point.

The Objects of First Aid Treatment detailed 011 p 80 of T extbook apply " ith Capillary with other of b leeding-name ly, to stop b leeding and to protect wound against germs. Therefore, you should pa int wound w ith Tinct. I od ine, apply clean dry dressing when I odine has dri e d, coyer dressing with pad, and then ban d age these firm ly in position -l\' C,F

OF FHACTURE

G. H (G r imsby) - vVith reference to Treatment of F r actu r es as laid dO'NIl i n Textbook, I ask if correct wit h

AID

Compound Fractures of F em u r, co m p licaLe d h) p rotr usion of fragmc n ts, to el m\ dll \\-n foot ge n l) i nto li n c \\ ith its fcl o \\' or t o sec u rc it t o hest as foun d.

J h an? hear d bot h w ay" d escr ib e d as correel, and "0 1 \ :tnt your \'erdiet.

\'erdid is t h at you ha\c il"ked a "i ll) l]ul'stil)n, hl'-

C<lU"l) R uk 5 of Gentra l R u les (I'_ oft)) def nite ly forhi d )l)U e\en to "attempt extension" of any compound fracture \\ ' hell hone pmtrudcs. :\. C. F.

UIXE V ITRIOL.

B. R (Crl' \\'e). - Please te ll me what "Blue \ i ril)l" i" and if an emet c shou ld he giYL'n in ra"'L'''' of Pllisoning ,,-it h this substance.

BIue \ Titril)l is opper Sulphate and a IllL'mher l)f the Irrit all C;roup of P oi"on" l)f whiL h "L1mL' \ aridiL'''' arL' named in Texthollk and for \\ hidl treatmcnt i..; laid dl)\\"n. The indicatil)lh arc emetic at L'ad) mnnll'nt, milk and frL'L'ly. harle\ \\',llL'r in large l[uantitiL'''', and hoi fl)I11L'nta i1ll1"; tll ahdo;nL'n.- :\.CF. '

TRE \DII '_'I t)\. FR \l"ITHEn RIB"'

E. \\T. (Birmingham). .\l drill I h.ld tll tlTat a ll1an for Sil11ple Fracture of R ib..;; and pul hil11 up a" laid do\\ n in Texthook. I was told that tIll' l;[q ;l' arm ::.ling" slwuld ha\ 'e been ,tpplied tl) limh uf ul1injurL·d "ide hecause other\\-isc it wlluld c:tUSL' lil11h It) prL'''''' lln fral lUll', Pkase tell me if I \\as \\

Of CL1urse you \\'l:re right; ;tll d I "u..,pecl that )\lll l1lu..,t ha\c misunderstolKI criticism llf \H11'k dlll1L'. TIll' "lin;.,:' i-. u..,l,d tn keep at resl the mu"cle" \\ hid1 ,llt.Lch uppl'r limh In l h('..,t; and so what pos..;ih le u"e \\'l)uld it hL' tl) u)ntr,)l Ihl' lil11h uninjured side by arm "ling:J '\ .'. F.

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"TIn: safety of the ,vorker must n: I' he one of the first consideration of those charged with the conduct of industry" aid

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InLill<)trial Safety ongress organised jointly by the IIome OOlcc and the Xational Safet\ - First recentl., - In th coursc of his the Du ke of \r ork ga\ c somc statistics which ,,-ere of (1 11 htancling but also of pathetic sign ific-anee. The nUI11 ber of \\orker annually comp e nsated," he said, "is equal to thc entire population of a great city such as Leeds," and c nlinuing he added" in compensation alone more than £6,000,000 is paid yearly, but this figure IS on Iy a fraction o[ the total cost."

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Accid Ilts involving personal IilJuries are not paid for in money (in the form of compensation) alone. The cost in\-olves mu h physical and III ntaI suffering, much trouble, worry, and anguish - and all that doc not balance the account. The speech of the Duke of York is timely and if the word "fir t aid instruction of the " had been substituted for "safety of the worker" it woul I been equally true and equally timely .

ThIS Journal has consistently emphasised the close- even the natural - association between the safety and first aid movements-the one seek in 0' as it. does educate the worker to avoid risky practIces which may result in personal injuries, and the other hav i ng for i ts object the in struct ion of the worker in order that when accidents involvino personal injuries do arise, he may be able administer the prescribed treatment which will alleviate suffe rin g and exped ite recovery. \ iVh il st FIRST AID fosters the d isse m i nati on of that

AT a meeting of the i\Iedico-LeO'al Societv last month, Dr. Roche Lynch exhibited sampies of glass that had been used in attempts at homiCide. On e sample, administered in a chllpatti made of the coloured glass bangles " orn b,: native. women; another had been mixed with suO'ar and gIven to a non-commis ioned officer. h

It was interesting, in view of the sinister reputatIOn of this substance, to hear that in the Opll11?n of most authorities powdered glass is comparatIvely harmless. In 1825 a Dr. Jones narrated In The Lallcet how he used to administer it in t\\-Oscruple ?oses as a vermiluge, followed by calomel.

.D. R. Thomas, of the India"n Medical S erV ice , that out of 2,000 poison cases he had observed 111 four years only one death had been caused by g-lass, and he did not think that finelv powdered glass did any harm, He has seen th.e bazaar at Amritsar, kite-fliers dress their :vlth glass powder for a game in which the IS.tO cut. the opponent's line. Children ate sweets theIr hands all over the powder, but looked qUIte healthy in spit of it. This supports the

opinions"' of compilers of the Iinistry of IIealth's)eport on ''''o'lass fragments in food.

Large fragmen ts are, of cou rse, another matt r; one of Dr. Rochc Lynch's samples was taken from the alimentary canal of a suicide, who had died in two hours. The stomach was badly cratched, and the inte tine "was lined with spicules, but there ,\'as no perforation A diagnosis of cholera was made before closer examination detected the glass .

The report, emphasised, however, that glass fragments large enough to do damage were extremely rare in food, and Dr. Roche Lynch corroborated the finding that the better the maker the fewer the glass particles Glass may find its way into bottles and jars during the welding together of the two moulded halves or during the filling of the jar with hot food, and whereas good manufacturers promptly reject faulty containers the less scrupulous ones send them out packed.

One of Dr. Roche Lynch's samples consisted of powdered glass combined with arsenic to ensure its efficiency as a poison; in a country like India, where arsenic can be bought in any quantity in the bazaar, the chemical irritant is naturally more popular than the mechanical.

EYen in this country, with all its legal restrictions, powdered glass is rarely employed and arsenic very often. At the same meeting Sir "\Villiam \Villcox gave an absorbing account of the Armstrong case, passing round the actual chocolates with which the criminal attempted to poison his professional rival.

Practical First Aid and Home Nursing

( By Question and Answer ).

Arranged by ;,Iajor S. T. BEGGS, l\1.D., D.P.H.

(Continued from page 28r).

OF TilE SICK.

Q - Explain the importance of proper attention in serving patients' food?

A-Progre s in many cases is much influ enced by t h e amount of nourishment taken, and this may ofte n depend largely on the way it is served.

Q - Ho\\' should the meal be scrved ?

A- The cloth covering the tray o r table must be spot les the glass and plate polished and bright, and the arrangement as dainty as possible. Nothing sho uld be sp ilt i n carrying the tray, and g lasses not filled too full.

Q-What attentio n shou ld be gi\'en to the quant ity of food served to the patient?

A-Small portions on l y should be put before the patient; not a large plateful, and daintily arranged,

Q-'Nhat precaution should be obse r ved as regard s the keeping of food in the sick room?

A-The food should never be kept in the s ick room, but brought freshly to the bedside; it s hould be removed from the room:dircctly the meal is finished.

AID. - June, 19 28

Q - \Vh at is a clinica ther1l1on1l'ter?

. \ - The temperature i taken hy means L1f a s 111all 'c lfregistering- thermometer, \.:: no\\'n as th e "CI n ic(tl Th er momcter." Before taking- a patien t's temperature, ca re mu st bc takcn that the index is scL helow 97 dcg. Fahr

Q - In \\' haL parL s of the body can the tempcrature he taken.

c\ - In the axilla, groin, mouth, or n ' C'lum.

Q - \Vh en should it b taken?

A-In thc morning and cycning hefore the pmient 1-; wa s h e d.

Q - \\ h at is th e imp orta nc c of taking the tcmpcraturc alway in thc same place and at the time?

A- Th c Lhcrmometer will regisLer ..,Iightly high 'r \\ hCI1 the tC'mperature is Laken in the mouth Lhan in the :l"\.illa ll!' groin, and the temperature varies during the t\\ cnty four hour.

Q - D e cribe ho\\' to take the temperature in till' axilla?

:\ _ Th c part hould be \\ iped dr) hL'fL)rL in..,ert ing 11lL' bulb of the thermomcter, and the arm fl)lded anw.,.., lhl' che 1.. The thermometer should be left in pL1sition tl)r li\l' minutes.

Q - H o \\' hould it be taken in the mouth?

A- Th e bulb of the thcrmometer i.., in-;erted under the tong-up, and the patient made to k eep hi.., mNlth "hUI. lwlding the g las,> wi th his lips.

Q - H o\\' i the rectal temperature taken?

A- Th e hulb s h ou ld he smeared with y;t"'L'linl' and insertcd for about Olle in ch, and held in positil)l1.

Q - "\V hat h ou ld be donc with thc therlnoml'ler aftl'r u ing it before gi\" ing it Lo another patient?

.-\- The thermometer should ah\'a\''t he \\w.,hed in anti, septic o lu tion ,

Q - vVh at is the normal temperature of the hod) ? ,\ - 9 -I- Fahr.

Q - \Vh at is meant hy "Pyrexia"?

A- Patients with a temp rature normal arc -;aid to bc s uffer ing from pyrexia; 10 2 deg-, Fahr. i.., moderate pyrexia, and 10-1- deg. Fahr. or 105 dcg-. F ahr. SC\TI"L' p) rl'\.ia. 106 deg. Fahr. hyp er-pyrexia

O - vVhat is the meaning- of I I a fevcr cnds h) (a) cris i.., or (h)lysis?" <

A- In" c ri s is" the tcmperature falls ah ruptly, rcaching" normal in from twclve to twcnty-four h ours; in II I;. sis" three or four d ays c lap, cs before thc temperature reacl1(;' ''' normal.

O - vVhat is the importan ce and thc meaning of a I I rig-;r ? "

A- In some cases a rigor mark the onsct of a n acutc illn ess Th e s hiv e ring may be seve re, with a general s hakin g and chattering of the teeth, la sti ng for some minutes.

Q -( 1) What point s hould be noted as reg ard a " ri gor" and (2) how s h ou ld the patient b e treated in a I I r igor" ?

A-(1) Note s hould be taken of the duration and sc vcrity of the rigor, as we ll as the time at whi c h it takes place (2) The tempe r ature of the patient s hould be taken, and hot bottles, hot blankets app li ed, and h ot drinks givcn during the s hiv e ring stage,

Q-What is the pulse-ratc in health?

A-Tht' pulse-rate in h ea lth var ics from seve nty to eighty beat s per minute.

Q Explain how to take lhe pulse?

- F IRST

" - finge -s shou ld be pla ce d on the rad'al t, , at the Wflst TI I f < 1< ar el b I I " ';"1 • le pu se 0 a slecpll1g patient may be takcn

t lC f1l1ger 011 the temporal artery just ill front of

Q \Vhat poinh should be noted in takin,r thc I' I ,") ,\ Til r h u !:>c e n:yuenc)" SIZl" compressib ility, and regularily.

Q \VI.lill.is theignilic<lnce of an increasin )ul '_' \\ Ithout a nse In the temperature? g I Sl! r,lll!

l ,,' \ , .\ which with a stat ionar v or falling temper'll Ull' , gds YUlckcr clay by day, an irldi catiol l o'f 'l ( ll'art. ( fai lin g

, ,Q J)l' scribe thc daily routine in \\ ashing

llHlllned tLl bed, a patient " I' \d E\ 'cf' r) day each paLient l'oillincd to bed shc)ll id I)' \\ ,\'t lL' 'l.., 'lr l tl 'I e I' 1,·' "1,' ''' le lack and fronl. This includes lle .., '-In l'l the ..,aerum. bullocks and hi s TI > I a"" I Irallll be \\ ,; l'th.ed in the middle of da\' • ,llL ,tile. land't It nl,rhl I " I " ( e I II I < h' ,1 so tIC S {Ill 0\ er the S'lcrUIll III and hips, Thc h air cOlllbed and hrusl "cl ' pallL'nt hru..,h and combhould be _ d Ie. the thl' tl'l.tll cleanscd daih-, \\ lC once a week;

Q De crihe the ll1anag-clllcnt of the 1110utl, in al'ulL' illness. and teeth

,\ The nlLluth should he 1-' " "'LJlI lre of I 't" (1 mOist as pos'tlhle \\ ith " \\ ll,l' g-auzl' l)r lint, \\ 'hich hould be 'burnt ,I t,n U"c, One of sljuarehould be \\T tIll: Inde"\. finger, with the \ "' 1 dPpcd Intl) lh\.., mouth. The teeth 'um _ \ <1s1 a,nd 111 erled Ilhlllih 'tIHluld all he "')11" g 't' " loolf '.llld Sides 01 the I :-" '- ll\'l'r \\ I 1 it so utlOn of borac' g- :L'L r1l1l' ma.' be lI'tl'd, Ie, or

Q \\ 'h,ll arc the f , ClU"L'-; 0 hed sores and in ",hat Pll"ilion.., do the} occur:'

, \ B J Sllrl " 1-1..' '1 ul t f' , fri .t')· I om pre"'t ure or from l H n. nH1hturL" cr a-;l''i in the under-shee I' fnllll crumh.., in the hed B d _ d t or s 1Irt, all d f C SOl ue to prcssur ' Ilhhl rl'Ljul'nt l: 011 thc hips and ) t f I " .1:. occur "llOulder and the lle el..,. I ell 0 lc bdek, the Q occur ;; I n what class of 11 atient aI''' b Ic( sores Illost lik e ly to \ P aticnts suJTl'rin!! from P'l l"ll"··I ' or I ," 'I spllla injuri es, Q - D escribe the measure b the occurr nee of bed sores to e carried out to pre\"ent

.\ (1) \b so lut e c lean linc s (2) rcmO\' I f back and s hould ers s lwuld \\"'1 I d Th e and carefully dri e d nio-ht and's 1.e ,\\ 1 soap watelI' I - h' mornlllg -\ft e r \\"'1 ' hlll '" tl s lOuld be treated with ;, d C I::' ,le which should be rubb d . I , ea u- e - oogne oxide of '. d e In, t l e part then being dust e d \\ ith , z in c an tarch p o wd er, \\Tater or - b d rubber nng cushions are u sef ul The I all e sand l'lbows may be protect ed b)' a 't\ I l1ees, ankles, and se' "d l ,: I d < lI C ( ayer of cotton -w ool )' LlI e _, T)I d Ian age. patient s hould not be allowed to Ie mOl etlan t\\'o hours 111 one po ition,

Q - Describe how to mo\ "e a helple ss patient.

\ -Eac h nursc pas es one hand under th ,', and lower part of the shou ld er-b ad , d e paltcnl s back to'J"ether Tilc ot ll e _ 1 d es elll the hands l ocked :-" I 1an are pa se d l I 1 . lh ig-hs c losc UI) to the I' ( c d I Jeneat 1 t le patI e nt's " lipS all oel'e d tog'etl TI pallcnt is t h e n tead il ), raised,

Q - Desc rib e how to move a helple s I)atient fl'Olll Olle bed to anothcr.

- - Two bed a r pia ed side-b '-side 1 lll.altr scs are in co n tact. Th e patient )1' so t lal the b t 1 then drawn low l) (ClOSS Y 1C Sleet 011 which h e s ly ing.

Q - How ca n a patient who propped up be prc\'ented from s lipping down into the bed?

\ - A bolster is rolled ill <l dra\\ -"h eet and h' ·d belleath the upp er part of the patient's thighs. p < u ; " the changing of sheets :,hould <.:arned out 111 nursing a serious ca-,e.

A-The upper sheet or a -,ingle blanket is left m"cr thL pall e nt. Th e low e r sheet and draw slleet to be d I d - reJl1m 'c are and folded .along their whole length until the, arc I I P, to thc patient. Th e fresh sheets ;lI-e then fZ)lded l\\'ISe, an d placed on the side of the bed from \\'hich the SOl hav e been removed. Th e 'o il ed sheets and tile 0: lhe clean are then drawn through. In ch<1I1"In g co\'eflngs, a fresh sheet and blankct are fi;:t sprdead 0 cr, and the others are then liPI)ed a\\"'I\" frolll un erneath. <

Q - D esc rib c the management of the It i A ,-\ dra\\ -sheet is u ed for all patient confined to bcd constant ly dra"wn through, enablino- the patient to o n a clean part. Th e draw-sheet he dnwn 'lf tLr each m eal, and should be change d \\' hen soiled. e (

Q - For what purpose arc mackintoshe used? are u 'e d on bed only as a protectillll to t1 f 1e mattre s, and should be withdra\\'n as soon a thcy are e lt to be unneces ary -

Q \\ That a r e the points to be attended to in the feedin of helpless patients? g

,-\ F.o0d in liquid form should be administered b\' mean" of a feedl ng-cu p. 1 shou ld be onl y half-filled :\: 'I ment I I lb' " • ouns 1c e g l\'e n regularly To rai e the head on.e arm I II1serted und er the pillO\\ and the head <Yent\\raised ,..,

Q - De cribe how to use the bed pan -\ ,P lace one hand almost under the buttock and h patient to rai e him elf, then place the bed-pan Th.e h,:ndle be plugged \\ jth a rubber cork Befol e J emO\'lllg It, the patIent hould be lift ed clear off it.

Q -After u se, wh at hould be done \\ ' jth the bed pan ;; hould be at once coyered \\ ' ith a china CO\ CI, 0\ cr \\ hlch IS thrown a cloth \\TUno- out of ' d' f l' ::, some ISIn eLtant. t IS then r emo...-ed from the room and emptied the pan beIng thoroughly flu hed with cold \yater.

Li e ut.-Genera l Sir .-\ yllll er Hunter " -eston reB \\'ho attended t h e in <T of the lIe L ,: \" 1' " h \\ e lce ter lC'ld quarter of the t. J 011 n ,-\m bulance -\ 's ociation on J une the 29th Di\-ision at the landin o' at Cape H elle later the 8th Corps at the and e w as on h.lt c h ener" taff \\'ith the DOIlO'l)h Expedltlonal-Y Forc e, and in the o uth ,-\frican " Tar he ;-;111' manded a number of d aring cm'alr\" raids durin o tl , d "' ,on Pretori a. - D le d dnle 3' E

STRAPIIA 'GER'S F -\ -rE, - The rcmal-j 'a ble d tl ,' d 'I. , eel loa mallie \\ 'o man nam e d Ell en i\Ian-i 'o n 'lo'ed I ' e ll f d'l ,'::, ""T""T, tlC u 0 I: ocate.d houlder \\ ' hich she susta ineu while trelphang-lng III a CIty tramcar formed the b'" inqu t b 'f _ t l " L" 1I jICLt of an s e 01 c C I\"erpool coroncr yesterd'lY d of -\c c idental d ea th \\'a recorded Th e ,< - .\'er let ,t, t d I' \\ olllan. It was s <l e , was 1Oldlll(r on to one of the t '-I , d d h raps \\ len till' ClIJO te an she \\'a thro \\' n fOr\\'a rd and tIl 11 I ' ,I" <I Sh d d' l<ll 'I." arc c, me Ical aU ntion, but died se \ e,'al d "' 'the II1cldent. (1) s a lI.:l

Brigade R ep orts.

No. I (Prince of Wales').

The Annual Inspection of 1\0. 1 (Prince of " 'a les) District of the St. J ohn Ambulance Brigade by H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, Grand Prior of the V enE"rab le of the H o pital of St. J ?f. l erusa em, .too k 0:1 aturday, Jun e 9th, on the ExhIbition Ground 111 H) de The parade, ,yhich must red 3,000, wa formed up I.n fiye battalion of ambulance officers and men und er theil' re pectiYe commande.rs :- ., :\ssistant ComnllsslOner Dr. E. McInt} [ e. Dr. 1\. Corbet Fletch r Dr. G. '\'. Kn edall. J. \\' arren. Dr. C. ]. R. I acFadden, O. B. E.

T\\'o' 'battalion of Nursing Officers and urse .under Lady District Officer 1\1rs. l\IacCafCrey and CurUs. company of Surgeons under Dr. R. Connon R obertson, .th c District Surgeon, and companie of Cadets (Boys an d GIrlS) under District Officer T S. Hamburger.

The whole Parade was under the command of. h e Commissioner (Lieut.-Colonel F. A: Brooks, 1. D:), asslstE"d District Officers S. B. Pier5 (i\dJutant), Capta1l1s L. L.

in on Colonel Bitwham Charlotte Lady 1l1verclyue, the C t 'ese: of .\nn e Cowdray, the oun, '1 I " 1\[ ) " Du chess of Buckingham and C h andos, Co one u. "', Lady Gainford, Lord Leigh, Lady carborough, D a;\ ill- 111iLh.

\V c reg-I'd to record the ueath t)f

II e wi Ll of the Ko. 2 (ll aggerstl)n) Di\ ision of the S.J..\. h. after a vcry hort illness. )

He j oined the ranks of the , \mbulance oyer 35 years ao-o, and in that long tIme he g'1\ ren"ular ,{nu faithfu sen ice. \\'h en men "'ere rl Ljlllred hH in the streets and open place" where w as amongst the first to and 111'\ n) 1 " ' ttended reg-ularl) at the olltn" :'Ilu "lc IJ.tll plepdr"d 1<1 <l I' 1'1 11 ' to deal with illn ess amongst those allen( Ing. 1C XI of people he had during accident or sudd n dlIH: " must run into many thouands. .

Pte. II ew iU an active "upporter of the J,Ip"pltal Saturday Fund and for some time has been on tlll'lr Committee. 1 For his efficient sen ice and dc\oted ntkntlllll tll t II

X o. 1 (Prince of -Wales's) District Annual in P ark.

The Duke of Connaught in specting the Nurslllg Dm5LOns.

Franks and W. Goodley, -;\1r. Burton, Lady District Supt. l\li ss Rid eout, and Vis countess ountgarret.

H.R.H. the Duke of Connallght -was recel\ ed by the Sub-Prior, Major-General the Earl of Scarborough; the Cl L'leut-General Sir A) lmer Hunter-Weston; the lance I S' P . 1 Acting Chief Commissioner, MaJor-Genera. Ir. e r c lv a Wilkinson; and the Lady Superintendent-ll1-Ch,ef, L ady Perrott" d Aftf'r th e Royal alute gn'en an .' ags were Broken," H. R. H. proceeded to ll1spect the battalion.

The" March Past" -was splendidly.executed

Amongst the larg-e number of ' lsltors. t h ere I.n addition to the above, Lord and Lady Cecd, SIr E\'elyn Cecil, Sir Wyndham Murray, Sir Bruce Eru cePorter, Lieut--Col. Perowne, Colonel Browne-Synge Hut ch -

cause of First A id 11<' was awarded the cli tinct ion of. I ary Serving Brother of the Order of SL and III tion he had been granted the Long Sernce M eda l \\'Ith four bars.

H e was la id to rest at Finchlcy Cemetery on Fnd ay, Jun e 15th, a nd a number of S.J.A.B. m e n a nd nurses a Guard of H ono ur und e r the com m a nd of Supt. h. !. l\Iilburn an d Sergl. J aggers . Th e co ffin was. covered WIth the Jlag of the O r der of Sl. J o hn, and on thI S was pl ace d hi s cap, belt an d row of m ed a ls Amongst the. many 1l0r t1 tributes were wreaths from the officers at Engade H eadquarters and from officers, N.C.O.'s a nd men of the No.2 Di v is io n.

Durin <T hi s lon o - lif e it ca n be sa id t haL h e n eve r s pa r ed him se lf in hi workfor others, a nd fa ithfully carried out the

J une, 1928. -F1RS1' mollo of the Ord e r to which h e belonged, "Pro Utilitate II ominull1. "

P OST ihIBL' L\:-;CE COHI'S - The a nnu a l presentalion of Ccrtiflcates and othcr award., of the SL J o hn L\mbulance \ s"ociatinn and :'Ifcd als to the" inncl-s of the P.O.A.C. Cha ll enge Shil'ld, \V omen's Trophy and Corps Trop h y Competitions, 11) the \ ssistant P ostmaster General, Viscount \\' 01 Iller, ;\1. P., in the una\'oidable absence of the P ostmaste r (;cneral, look place on \\' ednesday, 16th :\Ia)" 1 928, in the Crippll'gatc Institute, E.C.1. Col. II. \ '. Yrynnc. D.S.O. F.R.C.S_, elc., Pr esident of thl' P.<..L\. c., prc'>ided. lI e tcslilled to the cxcl'lknt \\ 0 1 k pL' rfl 1 rmed by members of the Corps during Lhe pa"t )l'.lr, \\ ho had rendered "killl'd as!:>istance in no fewcr than 7,UOU casc,.; of "uducl1 illncss or accident. That ",as a record to hc pn)ud of and clear!) indicated Lhe ntlue of uch an urganisatioll. Ile \\'armly commendcd the women's hranchL's lln t hl ir i Ilcre<l "L'd Il1Cl11 hcrsh p, but regrctted that thlJ"L had heL'n a falling olT in the nllml1er of male mcmbers. I k llllJll'cJ thaL it marked illlJll'lJHml'nt in Lhi respect \\'ould Llkl.· place thi" jlar. lIe allntlllllCl'd that a Vellulll Vote of Thanks had hl Lll awarded h) the Chapter Genl'ral of the Urdu- llf '>L }llhn tll :'III'. \\ Rushlllcrc, Foreign. ection, L. P. '1., amI \I r \. ]\Igl E. C. D. 0., [or con till ued yoluntar), :lmblll.lI11 L "l l'\ it l.'''.

.\t this :-.lage tl[ the proceeding-" the \ ssL Postma tel' CL11L'ral rrl ''l ntld tIll' tolltming a\\ elc. :- 95 First \ id l Ltlili cate:-., Il1lnlL :\ur"ing Cl rtillcates, 18 \ 'ouchers, 29 \lld : t1lil)n ..;, 1S I Lah j" and 35 PL'ndanh. were also 11rl· l·nlL'd tll thL \\ inning lL'am l)f the I'.O \.c. Challengc Dept., G.P.O.; \\'inning- team of the \\ 'l1ll1L'I1'" TJ"\)phy, \c c t. l;l'l1eral'" Dept., G.P.O.; ",inn"r of l\lrp '" Trllph:o, 'II i " O. \\ right, 'a\ ing BankDept.,G.P.O.; Rlllllllr -llp " \rluab of the (\)rp,.; Troph) to C. II. L.luril', Sol\ ing Bank Dept., C. P .O., and :'III'. C. J :tares, I III. I1111 1.. P ll"'linwn:o tt) the \HILle of Fir..,t .\id ",as gi\ en by J '-ltlloll"tjll IW", E"l\ anu 'Ii".., \ E. Cox, and they p;II li e ul;!rly l' "horlL'd the :0 ll1embe[' of the stalT to gain lhis 11ll1:-.l Llsl'ful kno\\ ledgl" which \\'ould be of lifelong \ allll ttl tlll nl.

.\ Yt)Lc of Th,lnks to Vi"count \V olmer, for 50 abl:o making the prewntation was propl1 ed by Dr VV. L. SCl)tt, \\'llt) referred to the splendid backing the Ambulance l\lrp" had ah\ had from the political chiefs of the P ost Olliee and the heads of depal tmcnh, and althoug h accustomed to theil' kindl) consideration in the pa t, he \\'elcomed it-; CLmlinuatit1 n, which was so neces ary in order thaL a high "tandard of efliciency may be The \ \)tc of Thanks W,IS ably seconded by ,\. 01. \\ 'al\.;:\'r. Lord \\'olmer, in repl) ing, referred to the great interest hoth he and the P.;\1. G. took in the P. O i\ C. H e desired ttl pn) a tribute to the spirit of se lf sacrifice and dut y shm "n by so m ,ln), men and \, omen in the P ost Office in carry in g on this excl,llelll work. He regrelled the fall off in the male membership, but hoped that the heads of departments \yould make it en 'y for members of the stall to join the P. O. A. c., and he trusted that the you11ger men " 'o uld re pond to this appeal. He pointed out that \\' e cannoL liv e a h appy 0[' a useful li fe, whate\'er our politics or religion, if w e liy e 0111y for o ur eh'es. Th e wade of the P.O .A.C. g iv es an opportunity for socia sen' ice and the skill to h e lp our fellows at some crit ca l e n1l'rgency. H e paid a tribute to the sp lendid work of Lhe ;\Iedical OI1icers a nd the Executi\ e OOlcers of t he P.O. L \ , who had g i\ n their se n ice so un gr udgingl), lo further this excellent work, which w as not only appreciated by lhe hi gher officials but by th e se n ice as a whole.

The retirement of the Lady Preside nt of the P.O ,, \.C., l\ l iss M. L. C. 1\l adg ho n, l.B.(Lond.), w as referred to durin g the' pro ceeding s and many lr ibute s w('re paid to her untiring zea l for the good of the Corps. She ha s s tudied th '"

well-being of the ambulance movement in the women' branches with great de,'otion since its inception, and both as M ed ica l Offi ce r to the P ost Offi ce and Lady President of the Corps her lo ss will be most keenly felt.

No. 52 DI VIS[ON. - Pri vatc H arold IIump hrey jumped into the Th ames at flood tide and rescued a child. Pri\'ate Humphr ey was fully dressed and is an indifferent wimmer. Ne\ ertheless he swam t\\'enty yards; and upon landing he had to perform artificial respiration to restore li fe. He left the chi ld in care of po li ce and proceeded home \\'ithout disclosing hi s name and address; but he was traced to his home by the police through the trail of ,,'ater which escaped from hi s dripping clothing.

NO·4·

Ll\ ·ERPooL.-The Corps held their annual competItlOll for the" Lister" Cup, the Li\ erpool Corp s Challenge Cup, on ;'Il a), 12th, at the BootIe Technical School, by kind permission of the Bootle Corporation. Th e compeling teams Th e Gasgoigne Cup Team of the Leed w ere \\ atc hed by a good number of spectator" 'ho S<1\ a \'ery k een conte ' l. Th e tc ts \\ ere set by the Corps LlI-geo n Ll e wellyn ;\I o r ga n a nd ;'Ilur ray Cairn Th e results ,,'ere:1 l team, Exchange 'l.mbul ance Di\'i ion, +H mark 2 nd team, B oo tIe \mbul ance Di\ isiol1, marks' and 3rd team, Liv erpoo l H eadcluarters Di\·ision, 3 1 marl.;:. The 1st Indiyidual Pri ze ,,'as \\'011 by ergt. J. E. Ian, Li\'erpoo l o uth Ambulance Di\ ision. The 2n d Indi\ -idu a l Pri ze w as \\' on by Pt e J. Lambertson, Kirkd ale i \mbulance Diyi s ion L a d y Di\'isional SllPt. \. l\Ic a ught, of Eo oLie Nursing Di\"i sioll, gracioLl ly presented th e c up to lhe winning team; also indi\'id ual pri zes to

mcmbers of thc 1st and 2nd teams. Sergt. J. E. Ion and Pte. J. Lamb rtsen recei "ed prize. brig-ade l)btained the highe"t number of marks In the competltlon.

Admirable arrangements for the contest were made by Corp:,; Offlcer T. H. B, ably assisted by SupL ]. Raillsuale, and of his Diyision, Bootle Ambulance Di"i -ion, " ' ho acted a" le,,·ards. Corps uI-g-eon Lle"'ellyn :,\1 organ in a fe\\" well chosen remarks, emphasi the !1ecd of the knmdedg of first aid in our hfe. Corps Officer T. Pickering thanked thc Corps urgeons fO.r the wi!lin'" manner in which they had undertaken the duties to The Corps ecret;lry thc oflicers and members of the Bootie Ambulance DI\ 1 Ion \\·ho helped to make the arrangements of the competition a success.

The "ixth annual concert, held under the au"pice;, of the B \.T. Ambulance Di"ision, Liyerpool Corps, ll)ok place in the Picton Hall, '\'illiam Bro'YJ1-street, .\pril 27th, 1928.

The object of these annual concerts IS to augment thc funds of the Di"ision, and in yie,\" of the fact that recently these re ources ha\"e been eyerely taxed in repleni hing working equipment, it is with much pleasure that we record the unqualified uccess of the late t effort. In that connection the Corps is greatly indC'btcd to the Concert Party for it custolllar, enlertainment.

The oro'<lnisation 'of the concert was in the of the Divi"ional ShUpt., E. ;\1. l\1oore, ably a i ted by ORicer

\\T. E. Searl and members of the Di,·ision.

Corps Officer T. Pickering ?III'S. Pickering :\'ere pn sent. Corps Officer R. L. Gulliver represented the Corps upl. ,,,ho wa unavoidably unable to be

The catering arrangement rested WIth ilIrs. E. M. l\ioore, I'IIrs. \V. E. Searl and 1\liss E.. McFarlane.

The Cadet Division did excellent \\'ork, in the I1lc111nCIin \\"hich they disposed of tickets and programmes.

A very succe ful Chnrch Parade w a held on 13th ?lIay, 1928, in which parade the 164th \\ 'est Lancs Ambulance, R.A.l\1.C.(T.A.), under the command of Lleut-Col. F. \V. Baker Young, T.D., R.A.:,\1. c. (T \.), \\'e t Lancs Yoluntary .-\id Detachment 27: British Red Cross SocietyCommandant ]. Stockton ,-\damson, Esq., O. B. E., and 35 Pen ioners the Ministry of Pensions Hospital participated together with the Liverpool C?rps and \\ 'aterloo Di"isiol1s of the St. ] ohn Ambulance Bngade.

The Re' A. Powell Miller, C.F.(T.A.), preached the sermon at St. Luke's Church, in which he welcomed the Brigade and paid tribute to high yalue to the C0111munity in the work they are dOll1g

PRESTO:-;.-In his annual report on the work of the Corp", Corps upl. J ames Howorth st.ates during the past twelve months the number of publtc performed by members of the Corps and the cases dealt With have far exceeded all previous records. First Aid cases totalled nearlx 2 000 and to cope ""ith the ever-in creasing number of accIparticularly at week-ends, the Corps have been asked to scnd out members for aturday afternoon and Sunday duty on the main roads of approach to the to",:n, and ::;0 establish a chain of qualified ambu lance men to hnk up with the surrounding divisions of the Brigade.

Although the numerical strength of the Corps is greater than last year, it is explained in the report that expa nsion is necessary if the Corps is to keep pace With presentday requirements. An appeal is therefore being made for more recruits to meet the increased call.

The annual inspection of the Nursing Divisions of the Prcston Corp, comprising Preston, Preston Cadet, Leyland, High School, and Preston Co-operative Di"isions, took place at the Corps Headquarters, Preston, when 28 of all r anks

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paraued. The insppcting oflicer was 0l111l1issioncr Col. C. J. Trimble, C.B., C.M.G., V.D., T.D.

FLEETWOOD. The annua in spection of thc unit" ill tlIl' F\ Ide area took place at Fleetwood 011 :'Ila) i-flh. Supt. T. V-onelh·. of \\":1;" il1 charge of thL: +5U member" Cl)l. C. J. Trimble thL' in"pccling oillcer.

NO·5·

SC.\I{IWROL'l;11. Thc ,\cling Chid \)nlmi.., i11on :'Il ay 31st at the Castle llill, Scarborough, the camp of the :1\ 0 5 Di tricl.

-ir Perciyal. \\"ho wa.., accoI11panled DI trtd Clll11mi "il)nel· :'\lalkil1, after thc in..,pection addre sed the 45U I11l'l1 on parade, and congratulall:d tllL'l11 nn their marlnl'.., , tIll' orderliness of the camp line , and the uc' elopment thl' Brinadc in the o .5 a; ea. the 22 Olliccr.., 011 parade 'H'IT :'Ilr. II. C. EI"'l', Cl)l1ll1lanch7nt l)f the camp; .\ i tant Cl)I11lni..,,,il1lll·r II. C;. Chambcr , and Corp" Supt. \\ '. Still •. \Cti11g .\ic.ll·-c.k-Call1 l) to 111l' C01l11l1i "io11l r. Thc Ollicer l l1tl'rlaiIH:d Sir PL'rlil,t1 \\ 'ilkill::;OI1 at lunch.

ITI:\GII.\:'I1. Thl' linal rou11c.ll1f thL L up \\ a.., held in J\Oltin o ha11l l;l)I'C..,t on ]unl' 10th. Thi.., C(H1l11Ltitil1 11 i held on linl tL'alll. L"l ll11pLll'd in the lir round b in the ..,econd and 3 in the linal, the un i, ing tl all,.., be in'Y Cinderhill l\ottin"ham C 'ntral ,lnd Bub\L·I\. ThL' D • competition arou ed great InlL're t, cal h rnulld hL I11g witl1l:"sed by lar'Ye nulllhcl· l)f , altlwugh thl' rounds were'held in ,ariou" part.... of till' Cit) \\l' ll apart.

The competition \\·a.., in, till' being a silyt'r cup prc enlL'd by :'I\;lJor Sp:ught, the urgeon, which beClHl1e" the of ])1' 1 I\)n winning it three times in "'UcceSSlon. Thl ... } L'ar ... tl., er tankards ,va" p1'e:-iented to cach 11lemher l)f tL'am comp.l'llng in the lined. The te t-, "l'l <lIT tagl·u .lnd till' Jll(.\gl· an"Wl ' r ' no ljue..,tioll , information bl'ing ohtaincd fr0111 thl patient if conscious, from the ,>uITllunding if llncon"ciolls

The lin,d lc t \\ as a cn: ling accident tll a ) nung 1I1an who had gonc 0\-1.'1' his handkhar dl)\v!1. a IOpl· frol11 the road, and ,,:I found hy thc kam UnCL)!1 CILlU \\ Ith agoni"ed face, "(ertornu hreathing. and bl:1od tl ickling frol11 mouth and car, and the left elbow wa,> Itxed and ",\, ollen. The three team" an excellent di play. before a crowd, all a fractured ba e, wllh cOI:nprl' "ll)J1 of thc brain, and di"location of elbow. The plac1l1g werl' Bulwcll 75 Cinderhill 67 and Central bOo The cup \"a;, presented t; the \\'inning" 'team hy :\1 r,>, Spaight anu :'\lajor Spaight thanked the oriice1' and ml'mber" of the .":hLl helped so heartily at each round to make the competition the great uccess it has been.

NO·9·

The annual report of T County Commissioner T. Pengelly on the work of the .Brig·ade in and on thL: Eastern border of Cornwall IS of a very sattfactory nalure. In addion to the 5+ ex st in g unit s maintaining their efJecti\'cness no fewer than ten am bul ance, three nursing, and eight cadet divisions have been raised. The total personnel of all ranks at the close of l a t year numbered 1,573 (sta rr and 75 units. In 1920 there were approximately 360 o fficers and mem bers.

De"on i not new to Ro ad Patrols, for thc report refers to their inauguration in 1912! Naturally, s in ce the sellingup of the Scheme there ha ve been con Iderable developments. Se\"cral new Voluntary. Aid Detachmcnt being formed and a great d ea l of publiC ambulance work IS

June 1928 -FIRST

being" UOlle. Thr ce plendid nL'W 1110tor amhulancL's hal'e bL'cn <lCLluirl'd hy Exeter, Totne , and Laun ceston. Three membL'r of the lattcr have receivcd the Order' \Il'I -itorious Fir'>t \id Ccrtillcall'.

PI \ For onlC 'car it has been the custom of Slarf OllicL,I- rl· in tl1e loc,tlity to pay \"i'>its to the PI) mouth CO-llpcr lti,c \\ ·o11len· Cuild for lecture..,. .\fler all adurc ....... I;l ... t autumn by Lad,· Count\" Ollicer :\1r .... Balsdon, in which 1lL' 1l1L'ntiol;ed thL"Road Sc-hc111 e, a reg-ular C()lkctilln wa tarkd for the purpll L' of prO\ iding- a tent for an .\ill P ust.

\t a largely at1L'ndL'd function at the Plrmouth ChambL'rs

lln \I ay 3]...,t. \Ir s. Squire. II"ho organised the collection, handl'd t)'l r thl knt to \lr..,. L aunc.lL·r ((;uild President). It \\ a erected in the Hall.

[n an epting thl' tent, on behalf l)f Count'

T. JlL'ngell), ;\1 r. II. \ -. ;\lilkr thanked -lhe Guild and htl\\' u L"ful tlw finc ne\\ \id Pl) t would be in CllllIlCLtit)1l with rl)ad ide and heach casualtie. ub...L·quL'lltlv, hl recL'i'l'd a purse containing- the ;,urplus of the .\I11l1ng Llwsl' pre cnt were Lady County OHicer

larg-e g-athcring- of Laun cc'>ton ambulance \\·orleer., and upporter..... \fter congratulating the local Di"ision and Cadets on thcir acti"ities, Wl1r::;hip presented the awards g-ained during- the ycar, and then handed it gold-mounted fountain pen to /)r. J \ R. Glennie (Clas Lecturer and O.i,·i:ional Surg-eon, S.].,\. B.). The gift was a marie of appreciation fr0111 the Launceston Di, ision.

Following a response from Dr. Glennie, Supt. R. Heard p:opo::;ed a :'otc of t1.mnks to the ;\layor for and for hIS general 11ltere.,t In the work of 'Cnit.

He melltioned that during- the past t,n: h'e months the motor ambulances had tra"elled more than 5,000 mile::; and had carried o, er 12+ cases. :'Ill'. Heard also referred to the exce ll ent" .\u tin " car recently acquired :,\11'. ]. Trelem'en, who seconded, spoke of pioneer efforts \,,!th _:'Ilr. :\lills (present Hon. Secretar}) to arouse Interest 111 ftrst aId more than 30 years ago.

No. 1 0.

F,\.KE:-;IIA;\I.-.\mbulance Officer R. Hipkin has been prc ented ",·itll an ebony and sih-er walking stick at the

The \\ 'alsall (L. i\l. c' R y.) Di\"i ion.

Halsdnll. and Lad) Di, i iollal Supt. Smith of the Co-opemti, e Di,

E'..ErER. On .\I a\ 26th, iL \\TII allcnded conlercnce of till' l)lliccr in [)enm a'nd on the Ea tern horder of Corl1\\"Ctll \\"a held at the Court Hou e. Exeter. In the absence in Sc.olland of C('lUllly T. Pen gelly. ?I[I- H. ,r.

:'\II.I\cr pre The special "c"sion for officers of nur"ing Ulllh held dUring" a part of the time "'n,, \cd hv Lad,· Count,· Oflicer :'Ilr s. Bnbdon. . -

!\Ian)' interesting- and encouraging rcports ,yere gin.?n. and a Yariet)' of subject'> con"idcl-cd. \mong the more imporlant one" were a county camp, the of suppo:t f.or road patrol funds fl'0111 the great motoring oq;<Lnlsatlons. and the use of the "Thomas" splint. Th e R. t\1\l.C. officers present (\"hn arc abo in the Brigade) \\ 'ere parti cu lar ly emphatic as to the "alue of thi - a pplian ce. Th e conference tem1inated ,\'itll a "ole of thank to the City Chief Con table for his ho pitality, and to the Di\ ision a l Supt. E. A. Bowden, 1\1. B. E., for making the local arrangements.

LAuNcEsToN.-On May 16th th0 lVlayor presided orer a

cl.o e of the ai? of the "'inter e "ion. :'\lr. HipkIll ha be n as ooated 'Ylth the ambulance 1110yement for 21 years. The gift " 'a handed o, er, for the cia ,by Dr. E. \\ '. Palin. Di"isional urgeon.

Th e competitil)n for the Gascoigne cup \Yit held at Heal augh, Y orkshire on Saturda, l\lay 12th. The jud<Yes ,y ere ::'IJ ajor Kyl e, R. .-\. ill.C. , and Lt.-CoL calterty, S.] The cup was won by \b erford A team.

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111 he regrettable railway accident at Newark 01](' thing c"oked the admiration of c"eryone conc rned - l mean the excellent work of the railway a'mbulance bri<Yade. Their prompt and effective h elp in rf'ridering first-aid f'o the injured " 'a impl) splendid. Be ide their dutie Ill any thou and of railway employee Yoluntarii\· themseh'es efli.cient in fir t-aid "'orlc Sir Herbert \.\'alkf'r manager of the Railway, tells me that on his there are 3,144 certIficated ambulance "'orker , and other great systems arc similarl;- well eguippcd.-iYorlhem .11'(7;1.

Brigade Competitions.

THE "DKWAR" TE.-\.:\I TE T.

Il'\TRODUCTIO/\, TO TEST.

TIlE British International Pictures, Ltd., in recognition of the plcndid work done by the St. John i\mbulnnce Brigadc at cinemas and other places of amusement, ha\'c in\'ited teams of Brigade members to "isit their studio -

HISTORY OF TEST.

A team ha ju t arrived and is met by the Studio representati\·e. He takes members first to in pect the fully equipped St. John Ambulance Station, on \"all of which there is reference to doctor and ambulance.

Aftewards he takes them on the floors and shows \'arious set pieces erected for photographing 111m plays. One of the e, to \\'hich a carpenter is putting- the finishing touches, attracts special attention.

ACTIO;-,.r OF TEST.

The tcam. watches \"ith intere t a carpenter who is \\ orking industriously a he stand on a laddcr. Another carpenter passe foot or ladder carrying a plank on hi shoulder. He turn round and in doing 0 catches the la dder \"ith the re ult that the carpenter thereon loses his balance, jum ps for the floor, lands on his feet and then rolls on to his back with left foot e\'erted.

STAGING OF TEST.

Ambulance room to be equipped at end of room, its door being opposite side aisle, in middle of wllich there is a olid ob truction 4 ft. high.

On \yall and also in Studio place prominently a card a follo\\'s :-l'IIedical Officer, Dr. St. John; Tel., Elstsee 66. EI tree Ho pital, 2 miles away; Tel., Elstree 88.

1\OTE.-In an emergency the sen'ices of Dr. SL John can be usually obtained within 1S minuies.

to be placed in Studio and in Ambulance Room.

Patient to be in shirt sleeyes, to commence action at gi"en signal , and to be unconscious for 4 minutes. Piece of cork to be strapped across head of left femur.

Assistants required as Stage Manager and second c a rpenter, who is uninjured but somewhat hysterical through haying cau ed accident.

DETAILS OF TEST.

Immediate actLon (patient unconscious).

Officers ask manager if team may assist 2

Asks if he may send for material (certainly) 2

Promptly collects team. and orders adyance 2

Send Bearers 1 and 3 for material (2 minutes) 3

'While with Bearers 2 and 4 he goes to patient 2

Mode of advance of team on to platform 6

Ask if second carpenter injured at all (no) 3

Tactful and encouraging words to carpenter 2

Method of treating his hysterical condition 5

Nos. 1 and 3 on return prepare and test stretcher 3

tand at attention and await orders to a s si t 3

Ask if set piece damaged by accident (yes) 5

As k if any risk of falling structure (yes; manager advises early remo\'al of patient) 6

Leave patient as found; test if conscious (no) 4

Note colour of face (pale) ; breathing (shallow) 4

Test pulse (weak) ; temperature of ski n (cold) 4

Ask if any visible wound or bleeding (no)... 4

If any "isible deformity (left foot everted) 2

Immediately detail bearer to control foot... 5

Offtcer asks manager if he may use phone 2

To ring up and report case to Dr. St. John 4

Judge.-Doctor delayed, and owing to dang('rous

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surroundings asks y ou lo remo\'e to mnhulance room. Proceed to carry out Dr. l. John's instructions 2

Instruct bearer to ring up hospitnl and report 2

To ask for ambulance (nonc avail able no\\') 3

\sk manag r if other (no) 3

Routinc cxamination (patient consciou,> 4 minutcs).

Loosen clothes aL neck, chest and 3

Quickly exclude wound and fractur of head (no) 3

\sk if patient , truck head on noor (no) :\

\sk if blood from car, nose; if eyes hlooc.bhol (no)

Proceed to left 10\\ er limb; continue control

Confirm cy rsion of foot ; if (m , u-ked)

Di cover marked irregularit\ bclo\\ heau of femur :)

.\ k if clothes of limb damp -or blood-stained (IW) 4

Do not expose: \\'arn bc,u-er hold fool tirmh 4

:\[elhod of excluding injuries to other p a rt-; 4

Chest, spine, and r"'maining thrl l' limhs 12

Examine man for further changc; cl)llscil)lIs (yes) J

Treatment of patient (palient fully Cl)nscil)lI"') ,

\Yhen patient conscious, encourage tactiully J

Ask if in pain (left hip and also headacill') J

\-Yarn be quiet; coyer \\'arml) ; gi\'e sips \\ all-I" ()

Kcep patient througlll1ut in recumhcnt 1ll1sture :2

II ad and shoulder hm , head towards sick -t

F re h air freely; "l11elling "aIls to Illbtrib 4

Steady left lo\\'er limb at ankle and fl)ot J

Draw down foot into line " ith its kllo\\ J

Apply out id splint (armpit to llL')()J1d fl)l)t) J

And inner splint (fork to just abo\\.' knee) 3

Fix splints with handages, just heltH\' armpits 2

Round pelvi on Ie\ el "ith the hip jl)ints 2

AbO\ e and bclo\\' fracture; round the leg- /)

Round both ankles and lied below kcl 2

Control both wilh a broad banda;';l 2

1\ eatnes and e nlcienC\ of work dOIll

Tran port and ca;e of patient.

EX<lmin man for furlher change; Clln"cil)u:-, (Yl S) J

Face (Ie s pale); breathing- and pulsl' ('itnHlgcr) J

Before remoy,li ak if doctor (Ill)) 2

Co\ er warmly; neatly repack h,l\ ersack -t

Ask manager plea e ad\ e relatiYe" lall'l- -+

Stand to stretchcr; "lift"; "adju;,l slings 1) ()

l\Ielhod of loading slretch r; "ad\'Ctnce ,. ()

Method of remo\ ing stretcher ofT platform 1()

Carefully watch patient during transit .)

l\lelhod of surmounling obstacle in ai"lc 10

Do not attempt to rel1lO\ e frolll lretcher. 5

Carefully watch patienl lill an-i\'al of doctLl r -'

Report of case and cond ucl of team.

On his arri\ al ofTicer calls team to allention 2

And reports history, diagnosis and trealment 4 Concussion and simple fraclure fcmur 4

And ends \\' ilh reque"t for further orders... 4

General efficiency and smartn "s of team... 6

Competence of officer ill charge of team 6

THE "PERROTT" TE \l\1 TEST.

Il'\TRODUCTlO/\, TO TEST.

You four nurses arc walking dO\\'Il a mean streel, a child runs after you and describes the following :-

FILM OF ACClI)El'\T.

School holidays arc on, the boy is at home and ha been annoying his mothct' by bouncing a ball on Lhe Iloor. He continues his annoyance and further reprimanded and told to du t the mantelpiece shelf. This he procecds to clo and the mother commences to clean the windows. The boy again com menccs to bou nce his ball, and the molher in tu riling round to stop him 10 es her balance, and plung'es her right forearm through a pane of glass in lhe window and withdnt\vf> it quickly to regain her bal(1I1ce. She gets d0wn

June , 19 28.

feeling \'ery fain.t and finally falb to the Ooor. The boy seeing blood spurting freely from her forearm a towel binds up he wound, and runs for help.'

.Hc mcets a man and a"ks for aid. The man remembers some mcmbers of thc St. John \mbulance Brigade a way down. the road and thc boy to run thcm

,Ind H-.;k for a-,;slslance.

,\pproach (1) encouraging word" (1) 2

,\sk o.f blood (;,carIeL) if "purling ()'C") 2 Oillcer. I c order a sister to apply digital pressure to right hrachlal.

,\-,I,:s if h , 'morrhage is l'l)ll(rolled (yes, if correctly done) '"

Tell lltlll'r siskrs to takc off coal-; ( 1) (l) l) 2 ) ,.., :! " :! and turn up sll'l \ es (I,)

J)il-L ' l ts a to l'xamine c.llIiekly ann' and forearm (.) fl)r tracturl' (11()Ill') G

Ele\ak Ihl' limh 2

\sks nll'tl1l'r kL'lpS 111l diLai'thin (r" 2 1':\'l'rylhil1!-: YI)lI wHnl i.., in thl' chesl the Iwd l·lIUIl1.

'1\·11.., a si..,ll'r tn 1;.lrgL h:tlldkL'l chid (1), iodine (i), tl)\\'l'ls (1), h()nc Ilnl (1), \\'Ol) I (1), roller bandagL

2 2

Ask if any more pieces in wound (no)

r\sl.< if wound is clean (yes)

Paints wound and around with iodine

Other with sterilized hands opcns packets (1), .n.nels S.clssors on table (1)

Stenllze sCIssors and cuts

B?ric pad (2), wool (2), to wound '(2)

Firmly apply roller bandage. of .dressings and bandage

Officer l c dIrects tourniquet Lo be loosened

,,\sk if direct pres ure on wound has controlled (ye ) '"

Small sling made with and Patient moans and wants to sit up.

Tactful words :x,?lain (( impossible till ,,-e see if you have other InJurIes"

Examination for further injuries. '" (2) I. upper extremity (2) hoth "ides (2)

r eh IS, (2), "pIllC. .Io\\·er extrclllltie" (2) 1\ 0 furlher IIlJunes.

and method of foregoing examination

C?\ ('I for shock (blanket from bedroom)

Fill up k ttles and put Lhem on firc

7

.-\sk boy (( If he kno\\'s "'here mother's doctor li\'e » (yes, quite close)

, T..' nder Seuet;1r\ of tate for \\'<11' and tho C t f 0 1 ( , ( "oun eons 0\\' \yatching comlll tltors in lhe Surrcy Di\'isions Competitions at Guildford.

l\fe. aJ1\\'hik bahr in crib \\ " ll-e' lll) " L I o . . - ' '- S "Il( )e O'lI1s to cry.

ne .slster pick" up child and comforts it. ,..,

.\ neighbour enters and on'crs help. asks her to

J), _, h:lby home it for the present (done)

,II cct. SIStCI- to make Impro\ lsed lounliquel

1'\.l1ot(?I)11 handk.clThicf (2), \\ hip or kindlino' as stick (2)

Istel' removes di!Titall)ressure 111'1 tsl- - ·:f·· . .. n '''' '-s I ourlllquel hccll10rrhage 2 l: es, If correcth ' apl)lied If' I 10 marks. - lncorrect y applied, deduct OfTicer. il e sislel's to wash hands (2) and P:Clnl WIth Iodine (2) '" One sl.ster. to undo to\\'el and expose wound Examination of wound - find a h'lt of 0'1" C f II ,.., ,,5S are u >' rel11o\ e it

4 2

2 2

6

Send boy for doclor ,,·ith message and to bring his em rgency bag 2

If at proper time no is a ked about doctor Judge tells boy to say" hall I fetch mother's doctor, I where he Ii\'(: ?»

Doctor enten:; with the bag, and asks about the case. Full description 4

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Doctor says, (' E\'idently ancJ:sthetic bc to stitch wou.nds. Hen' i - my bag with all requisites in it -. ten.ltzc thc and prepare the bedroom for the operatl?n. 1. will ' end my portable op rating table, and mr man will set It up for you. Don't scrub it. I will 0'0 anel get a colleague to giw th anccsthetic al1d \yill be in a few nllnutes.))

Officer i / c tells one sislel' to remain with patient (2) and watch for bleeding (4)... '" 6

The Earl l1f Ons!l)\\

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If il tl1 I'dighten <It lmce tourniqul.'l

Ollie l'r i c inslruct " nurse lo reml)\"L' !abe tedb from palient, if any ..

Loosen lighl clothing

Genera I efficienC\' of team

Cl)m pl'tency of o'll1cer i n

.\c.lcl marks on matron':, marking shed Deductions.

Inefficient improvi cd tourniquet

\'erhose explanations

C se of uniform

Xl 'R ::'I:-:C SECTIO:"\.

OHlc e r i c and other l \\'0 sisters enler hec.lrollll1 to prepare room for operation.

Opens bag, 11ncl in it a steriliser, lamp 'll:d tray, a box of knives, arlery torceps, dlssectll1g forceps, n edles, silk, sealed packets of boric lilH and wool, bandage , sealed packet $\\'ahs, smnll bottle of Lysol kidney di h, Rat in trument tray. i c bed to be pushed to one side

Open ,,'indo,,' a little at top

Take tin el out of grate (2) see that register of Cllll11ney is open (2)

Pin a to,,'el acro s bottom of ,"indo'" to prevent overlooking

One ister sterili 'es in lruments.

Places in sterili er all non-cutting in trumcnls

Finds bottle of \\'a hing soda in chest of dra\\'ers (or could be in doctor' bag)

Add one tablespoonful to one pint of water

Light the pirit lamp (matron 'a y do not actually light it) and boil for 20 minutes ... ...

If it is li g hted, steri li er will be too hot for leams to handle.

The kni,'es and needles to be wrapped in lint and pl ace d on in trument tra) " ith pure Lysol or boiled for t\\'O minutes

.-'I.£ter a fe,,' minute" :'IIatron says, " 1 \\ ill take it that instrument. ha, 'e no\\ been boiled for 20 minutes"

-:\0 time for boiling 20 minutes

Spread a clean heet on floor (2) sprinkle with Lysol (2)

Find three small tables

CO\'er each with a clean toweL

Place on onc all the dressings, S\\'abs and bandages from the bag

This table to be placed behind the operator on R. side (2) bucket under table for used \\'abs, etc. (2)

On another thc kidney dish (for "omit) an d a towel

This table i for anresthetist and placed at right of head of table (2) ,,·ith a chair (2)

On another the flat instrument tray for the instruments

Thi table for in trument at same side as injury ( R. )

\\'hcn in<;trull1enl ha\'c heen boiled, lift them out by the handle or tip them into the instrument lray (2)

co,'er with clean towel or boric lint (2)

Operating table hm ' ing arriycd and set up by chauffeur.

Sister brings it into bedroom

Places table in middle of room facing li ght

Places on it one or t\\·o blankets folded to fit it

v\'raps them in a sheet

Places on table to sen'c as a mattress

Secure by tapes or trips of bandages at top (1) middle (1) and boltom (1)

Spread o,'er imprO\ ised mattress a long mackintosh sheet.

Sheet OWl' mackintosh (2) sec ur ed by safety pins (1) ...

Small pilla\\' for the head

When corresponding with advertisers kindly mention /( FI RST AID."

Priory f o r Wales.

R<.W \L \\'ELSll SltUW CU:\IPETlTIO:\'S.

TIlE ambulance competiLions which the orl'anisiIF')' atthc of the Society, pron'1lse to be'"' a ful feature of the Royal \\ Tebh lTricultural Societ\" s Show at \\ r rexham Incr ust nexL. To meet the numerous req uests ?\Orlh \\ Talcs , \\' here interest in ambulancc \\ )rk is rapidly the program_me becn enlarn'ed and conte b conhned to re idents .\' orth \\Ta le s ar" no\\ included. Entries must be recei\ ' Cd by July 9th and those who wish to obtain forms may do [n) 1'-1 the SecretarY R o\"a l \Vel sh Agricultural Society, 10, \Vrexham, or from Priory lIeadquarters, +, athedral-road, Cardiff. The chief events are :-

1. Open competition fl)r rL,..,itlL:l:t in antl :'Il onmouthshire, 11l11ding' a Ir:L .\Iel Cl'rtlhcatL: l)f a societ\.

2. Open cLln1petition for lean,.., .of \\'l)l11ln in \\·il!\." \JIll1lll outh""hire holding a Fir..,t ,\Itl and IIonw :\ur" lng certillcate of a recognised "ociet). .,

3. Competition for [cam.., l)[ Sl. jl)hn cadet.... In \\ all" anc.l :'IIonl11outhshire for the j OllL':" .-

-t. Competition for tl'am" l')t lllen Illlldll1g "'.l. j llhn I· Ir..,t \id residenl or reg'u larl) In thl' of bigh. :'II r. J ;tmc.., C h.llrman III hl' Dcnbighshire Centre, ha.., presented a hanc.l".lll1ll' cup, hlch has been yested in the Tru"lees l)f thL.' [) rlllryand \\ ill he competed for each year b) Dcnbigl:".hin: tl'ams.

5. " kinner)l shield competillon, llpcn tl) tl'olll"" .ll! ,,"omen holdin o t. John CL.'rtillcatc.., re..,ic.lent in thL' cl1untll·.., of Flint, Denbigh, :'I[ontgoillel), \l l'rionL'lh, \ng1e sey and Shrop..,hire.

-FI RST

AILhough thcre is no indication of lack of interest, this dccision \\'ill bc a further cncouragement to cadets to maintain crfl.cicncy. The St John Cadet has made rapid progrcss during the few ,'ears of its existence. Its valuc, both as a recruiL1ng agency to the Brigade and as a most useful training ground for boys and girls of all classcs has becn pro\ cd. Thc ncw Cadet Curriculum (contai ncd ina spccial man ual obtai nable from the Prion " Stores Dcpartment ) will appeal, no doubt, to a iarger n umber. I t is not lacki ng in varicty or encouragement; cadet." obtaining efilciency ccnillcatcs in Lweh'c of the sixteen subjects included within its s ope bccome entitlcd to a special ludg , bearing the 'rest of thc Grand Prior, I lis Royal ] the Dukc of Connaught, \\.'hich, C'ln joining the Brigade at th age of eighteen : car. , th \. ma, " continue to wear on their uniform.

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6. it :'I[rs. K. L. Buckley" cup COmpdltlllJl, tl\ teams of men holding Fir<,t \id certillcatl's l)f it l'e.n')gn,:ed ,>ociely resident in Carnarvonshirc , Flinhhirc, Dl'nblgh..,hlrl', :'Il erionethshire, and .\ng1c..,c).

y :'IEETI:-\

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Lieut.-Colonel Thomas \Vallace, :'1. D., presided at the meeting s of the and Executive Committees of the Priory h Id in the Priory Room, Law Court " :'[ay 31 st, and welcomed :\1r. Tudor Danes, Chairman of the :\Ierthvr Centre, on hisl1r t attendanc

B'dore proceeding with the agen da, rderence was made to the tragic death of Lord Buckland of Bwlch a Kni aht of Grace of the Order, membcr of the' \Velsh ChapLer, and President of thc Borough of Tydfi I Centrc A resol ution recording the Priory'S sen. e of sorrow and appreciation of his LordshIp'S co-operation and support, and sympathy WI th the bereaved family was unanimously The question of effiCiency awards for was considered and it was agreed to award certificates, in future, each year to boys and gi.r1s were successful in the annual exammatlOn.

In conn ction with the question of the [1ro\ 'isio n of am bulancc appl iances on pl! blic sen ' icc vehicles, a matter in \\ hich Lhe Priory has taken a keen int rest, the Committec ",as piea ed to note there was a possibility of the subject being included in a pri\ ' atc member's Bill. In its efforts to secure public intere t in this question, thc Prion has obtained the vi \Y of the \'arious authorities concerned in \;Vales, and it is generall." accepted a all-important that char-a-banc and pu bl ic service vehicles shou Id be at least eq u ipped with ambulance appliance, and that one of thc attendants should be qualified in first aieL

The Principal Secretary was given authorit:" to make the nece sary arrangemcnts in con nection with the unveiling of the \Velsh National \\ Ta r Memorial bv His Royal Highness the PI-ince of

\Vales on the 13th June. Thc General Officer Commanding IIeadquarters 53rd Division agreed to include a detachment of members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in the military parade. G. Campbell Oliver, Commissioner for ewport, took command of this detachment, which was represcn tative of all ranks of the Brigade in \Vales . The members \\"ere selected from those who served overseas, and were drawn from the Glamorgan, :.ronmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Rhondda, berdare, T, "dfil, Cardiff and centres . At the of the Chief Constable, the Prion undertook the ambulance arrangemen ts on thrs occasion in Queen-street, Park-place, Cathays Park, and the :'lemorial enclosure. About -250 men and 200 nurses were on duty and nearly 200 cadets lined the route, and in the afternoon gave an ambulance demonstratioll at the display by jU\'cnile organi ations In the Carc!'i IT A rms Park,

A special meeting of the t. J ohl1 Am bulance' Brigade (. \lexandra Dock Diyision ) \"as held at thc IIeadq uarters, the Drill Hall, Dock-street, ewport, for the presentation to G. J. Rowlands, late Corps Superintendent. Divisional Superintendel1 t C. G. :\Iarshall was in the chair, and wa supported by J. Marshall (Corp Supt. of Store ), J. P. 7\larshall (Amb. Officer), and Charles H. 131'0\\'11 (Corp Sergt.-Major). Divisional Supt. Marshall welcomed :'1 r. Rowlan I and referred to the plendid work done by him while he was Corps Superintendcnt.

Rat/way A m bu la n ce Ne w s.

Great Western.

\Y orce ter \\-as the \-enue selected for the sixth annual gathering of G '\T R. gold, medal! ists, holder of the Company s 1 J years efficienc\' award, and upwards of four hundred - b of the medalli ts were y their and the company assemblJJ1g for lunch at the Public Hall was so large that another room had to be engaged for an_ party . ,V. J. ,Vaite, divISional ambulancesec.retan ', ,Vorcester, presided at the luncheon was pro\ ided by the Directors of the G \\ R. ,

lance \\ ork i 11 the old days \\"hen the.re wa not so much encouragement gi\'en in official as existed to-day. They were true I' rresen tatl \' es or the old Kn ights of St. J oh n, [or they el:' hraced the aood \\ork ror its own sake -s e klJ1g no I:> material reward.

At thei r first an nual gathcri ng at \\ T stonsuper-:\Iare in 1922 about 80 h ticipatec1, and the number pres nt that da) \\ as nearly fiye hundred.

After lunlh the rarLy had trip by Lip the Ri\ 'e r Seyern, reassembling at I uhlll Hall for tea bcf re d isrersi ng to thcI r destinations throughout the G. \\T. R.

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bourne" challenge shield of the South Wales Ambu lance District in the L l. &S. Ambulance Centre, whic h was recently won in competition at IIereford by the Hay team, comprised as [allows : lessrs II. Evans (capt ), II. J. Harris, D S. E . 1. .:\Ioses, and John Spencer, with 1\1r. S. 1 arsons (i nstmctor).

Opening the proceedings, the Chairman said the cla.ss was in its second year and excellent progress was being made, all the members having passed thei 1- first test and some of them thei r second. The presence of thei r visitors among them showed thc great interest taken in their work by thos at headquartcrs.

,\ Illeeting \\,a.., held at the Saltle), c T S. Lncollloti\e Sheds on Junc 3rLl, when an addre.ss \\ClS gi\ ell hy :'.11-. J. E. ,\Iatthcws, Di.strict , \mhulallL'c Sccretan ' , L.,\f. c" S.R., on "Fil-st , \id." The'chair occupied b\ .\Jr. C, Pur cr, District Locomotive 'u pt., su prorted by ,\1 r. Grai ngcr.

The Value of First Aid Competitions.

"Thcre arc al present somc colliery companies who do not belie\ 'e in the crack team."

THAT statement appeared in a short article in the .:\Iay issue of FIRST AID, and it has found an echo in some quarters. Although ambulance competitions have been accepted for many years and in many industries as an essential feature of the first aid movemen t, all concerned in the furtherance of first aid in industry are not equally enthusiastic to-day, about the value of these contests

There are some who assert that the multiplicity of competitions and the \vealth of trophies and prizes now available have produced the crack competition team , which may win many prizes, but

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progress and was supported by several of the local officers, 1 d' g "Ir 0 J B Cole (City Chief Constable), Inc u In ) rdr. 'V.<G. Chapman (G W.R. S t ) "I'lss C A Ault ASSistant Centre ecre ary, n Secretary), and E . S. Hadley. .

Congratulatory messages were receIved Sir Fel ix Pole (General Manager) and other. chief officers of the Company wishing the medalltsts a happy day.

Chapman, who was enthUSIastically received voiced the pride of the G . W.R. Company in its first aid veterans, and said that holders of the gold medal now numbered about 150, a wonderful achievement. They had al l taken up ambu-

L.M. & S. Railway.

The members of the Hay Ambulance met at the Crown lIotel on May 12th. Mr. D S. Moses presided, and in additiol: the members resent were Mr. J. M Irwin Capt. S . T. Beard, O . B . E . \ho,n . c1IS. t b lance secretary and sub- Comlllissioner of tnc am u ) M C TTl the St. John Ambulance Bri,gac1e, r. -; y er (assistant district supt., Swansea), Mr. O Williams (Abergavenny) and Dr T. E IIlIlcks (Hay).

" E G On view in the room was the -; rnest one-

t the conclusion of the address it was agreed that a class be formed at the above depot; 25 names were handed in and it is hoped to get between +0 and 50 to attend when the cia s starts idessrs. C. Grant and E. Bellows were elected In tructors to the class and J J. Bolton Honorary Secretary; ),11'. E. G Purser, Hon. President.

An extraordinary relief section has been installed by the Japan Red Cross Society at the Tsinan Hospital in Shantung [or the purpose of serving Chinese sick and wounded soldiers in the di turbances in the southern part of the province On the other hand, the Society'S activities have been extended to fami ne relief in Shantung and Chihli Provinces.

wh ich is not nece sarily composed of the best II first-aiders." It is also said, possibly with some truth, that the present system tends to produce a few expert competdioll men, rather than a large num ber who are efficient in practical first aid.

Further, in industries where competitions are acc pted and regularly organ ised, it is said that the existence of these expert team eli courages the younger and less exper ienced men taking up the work. They are inc l ined to argue that "so anel so always carry off the prizes and trophies so what is the use of_competing."

The railways have often been quoted as an example of the value of competitions, and it cannot b gainsaid that they have almost who leheart elly made competitions a part of their respective ambu-

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lance organ! ations. \yr e ay , almost wholeheartedh-" for it mu t be reme-mbered that one of the large t railway undertakings (before grouping') formed no place in its fir t aid arrangements for competition, although it was well to the front in the ambulance education of its employees.

Although it may sound parodoxical, it may none the less be true, that it i the crack team \\-hich has thrown doubt on the value of ambulance competitions, There has been omething of a tendency to produce a team of four or five expert compet/tt'oll men rather than to gi \-e the rank and file a good general knmYledge

In the enthusiasm to rank hi erh in com petition records and to win trophic and prizes the competition has been regarded as an end in it elf rather than the means to an end.

It is quite pos ible for an industrial undertakIng to haye a team of competition \yinn ers aml a 10\\- standard of first aid knowledge among its employees.

The successful competition man is not ah, -a ys the best first-aider, and the must expert ambulance men do not all take up competition ,,-ork, It is said (in the article quoted in opening) that" the yalue of the crack teams lies in the continuous training which they ha\-e to undergo," but just here there may be a real pitfall. I that training for the competition designed first and foremost to make the members of the teams efficient firstaiders, or to enable them to ,,-in competitions? The present-day competitition is not ah,-ays as instructi\-e as it might be. It used to be said that the practice which was inseparable from a competition was an integral part of a first aid training, but can that be truthfully said to - day?

Those \, ho win present-day competltlOns are those who are quick in yisualising a set of "supposed" circumstances and a suggested em-ironment, apt in spotti ng traps, tricks and catches, and able, in a yiva-yoce test, to quote the "black book" gramaphone fashion . But do these characteristics necessarily go to the make up of the efficient ambulance man, or will they help him or his patient in an actual case?

There is just another aspect of the situation in that successful teams of ambulance men hang together year after year encouraged by the prospect of competition success, and prize -winning. IIow much better if after a reasonable season they would split up and if each member would train the less expert to become more proficient, £.e" pass on their knowledge rather than hoard it among themselves.

Those who were present at the inter-railway final competition at the Con naught Room s, London, this year, will remember that the chief speaker at the subsequent presentation, said that so expert was the modern first aid competition team, that those making up the tests had to go to the realms

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of fiction to frame case ' which wou Id enable thc judge Lo ciiscriminate between the participants.

The ompetitor to-day trains to excel in these artificial tests; he studies marking sheets of COI11petiti n equally unreali Lic, Lo t hat end But i thi the training to produce the man who will deal with the personal injury \\ 'hich occurs in the mine, in the workshop, in the street, or on the football field; and does h is com peti tion trai n i ng assi:,t hi III in such treatment? After all, that i, ' , and mu , t be, the test of the first aid competitil1 1l.

It may be that tl1 time has cOllle to revie\\ first aid C;1111 ctition and to see just where they are leading u, The competition helps th 1ll0\ Cment in that it infuses an ',\- interc ·t, ami a friendhri, ' alry, and relie\ -es the f utinc of practicc allel drill. But docs the pre ent-day olllpetition produce more efficient ambulance men or simp'" a new type that can become xpert in pre 'cnt-clay first aid competition III thods? That is \\ hat those respon ibJe shou ld ask themse!\ cs. There , eclllS to be a ca e for nquiry. G.S, ._,

j\mbulance J'lews euttings from the

The Editor invites readers 10 send newsp ape r cUllings on maLLers of general intere51 for inclubi( n in Ihis column,

DE ,H II ,\rTEI{ \ CLIFF RESll 'h.

]011:\ Collin, ag-ed -+5, a Bnurl1l'mlluth hllatmall, dilllhl·d it cliff and re-;cucd a dt)g- \\ hich had fa lkn un tll a kJgl', \ fe\\' hours latl r, \\ l1L'n c1imhing till' "tail''> ttl his hl'dr00111, he: fell, hrnkl' hi neck, and allll\ht at (lnCl', Express,

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Edgar Lirton Smith, aged 2X, tohacCll \\'t1rkl'r, III LiH'rpool, ,,'as founu lIncllnscious in the hath after a c) ek run, and died shorLly afterwards, and it \\ a stall'd at till' inLjue t that there \\ 'as nothing to uggest ClU'>C of Cl)llapsl'.

"1 am ot opinion," said Profc:-"or :'I1cCal1, ., that Ill' went to sleep \\ hilc h;n ing- the hath. and was drtl\\ nl'd through his head slipping sidc\\'a ys and hl'COlllillt; illlllll·r ed. Sunday Pictorial.

COLL\I{-Sn J) I)E , \TlI.

Before wH;,hing himsclf at a public water tn1Llgh, \\Tilliam Maishll1an, ag'ecl 12, of Camden To\\ n, put his collar stud into his mouth, A moment later he was noticl'd to stagger ancl became blue ill the face, The dri\ 'c r of a passing car clro\'c him to the hospital. On the way the lad, whose fathcr had joincd the car, saicl tll him, "Good-byc, dad." lI e was deacl when the car r eac h cd the ho spita l. D eath was duc to asphyxia, the -.;tud haying lodged in the iJiai!,

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First Drowned Aid to Apparently 100 Years Ago.

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eLIClllC Chest ])Il'ccton 11ublished' 1) bl' , the " . - 1 Ll )6 - , III U n In ) Cdl t1- , gl \'es the methoLl of reCOIn mended lw The H.o \ al I}' f - - umane oClet\ In cases 0 suspended an i mation. . 1t, \Vi II be ,nOli ed there are many poi n ts wh 'cl are stili con ldered a e sentials d. _ I 1

I. , t - c, an are well \.nO\\n 0 presenl cla\' lust aiLl - 1'h ' 3 d 4 "N - IS. e ca utI 0 n s :, , 1 eyer hold the body b\ ' the feet" an i or roll the bod T on ca j.s" . L I " \. may appear out of p ace, but If newspaper reporls can be I' tl I It J ere lec. upon le a er mct 10cl was resorted to ina J remote [rom the Canadian Capita l a P, ace not far aero f . I "\ ear or two o ,0 course, WIt lOut atlsfactory res It method of treatmen t . is U Sf II '

Cautions: as 0 0" S :

(1) Lose no time; (2) A voiL! al l rou o' , (3) Never hold the bod" lip b\T the f - ee , -r 1 or

roll the casks; (5) 7'\or rub the body with :alt ?r Splflls; nor inject tobacco smoke, Of InfUSIon of tobacco means if apparen tI y drowned: Send qUIckly for medical assistance, but do nol dela y the fol Jowi ng means-

(1) Convey the body carefully, with the head and shoulders supported in a raised position, to the nearest house

(2) Strip the body and rub it dry; then wrap It In hot blankets, and place it in a warm bed in a " arm cham ber.

(3) \ Vipe and cleanse the mouth and nostrils

(4) In order to restore the natural war, th of the body: (1) Move a heated covered warm in er _ pan m'er the back and spine (2) Put bladders bottles of hot water" or heated bricks, to pit of the stomach, the arm pIts, between the thighs and t the soles of the feet; (3) Foment the body hot fl,annels; but, it possible (4) Immerse the In a ":arm bath as hot as the hand can bear \\Ithout paIn, this is preferable to the other of, restoring \\'armth; (5) Rub the body brIskl y WIth the hand; do not, howe\'er, suspend the us_e of the other means at the same time,

(,.)) In order to restore breathing, introduce the plpe, of ,a bellows (\\-here the apparatus of the Soclet:: IS not at hand) into one nostril, clOSing other and the mouth, at the same time draw1l1g dowmyards a d h' er I b 1 ' n pus 1I1g I"-> real y ac\:\\'ards the upper part of the to a more, free admission of air; blo\\bello\\s gently" In order to inflate the lungs, till the breast b a littl e raised; the mouth and nostrils should then be set free and a mode at d h ' r e pressure ma e \\"1 t the hand upon the chest 11 e t tl 'II I' '- pea 1e process It Ife appears

(6) Electricih' to be 1 l em p oyec early b\· a med ical assi tan t. -

,(I) Inject into the stomach, b\- mean of tIC tube ,and syringe, half a pint of brandy \\ ater, or \\'1 ne and water -

(8) Apph- Sal or hartshorn to tIle no tri Is. -

On restoration to life, a tea poonful of ' ,,'ater should be given; and then if th swallow' er b ' e PO\\ er 0 " 1111"-> e returned, small quantities of warm \\ tne or weak brand, and water '''arm' the t" shou Ie.! be kept in -bed and a' d' .' , pa len t d " I pOSltlOn to sleep e,ncourage , except 111 cases of apoplexT into-' tlon and c I I 'J G - ' Xlca" c oup c. e so el : reat care is requisite to the restored VItal actions, and at the same tIme to prevent undue excitement.

The tr atment recommended by the S ' ' to be d' f OClet, I per eyere 111 or three or four hours it' abn errone.ou opinion that persons are bt! ecause lI fe doe not eem to mal-e ,'t d , '- appearance an It IS ab urd to uppose that a b d b ddl d coy must not e me e \\,Ith or remm'ed without the " of a coroner. perm Slon

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"EVERY ho pital throuCTh ut the country ,\'ill w Ic me th decision tak"n by the Go, ernm e nt to remove the 33 } pC.r cent. duty on radium,"

This statem nt was ma Ie la t month by Sir Arthur Stanley, President of the British Hospital Association, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Red Cross, and Treasurer of St. Thomas" Hospita1.

'" The decision," he continued, "' means that hospitals will b able to secure radium at a lower cost and that they "ill be able to reduce their waitin<.T lists, but it raises at the same time an issue of national importance,

"In the event of a national emergency the country has immediate need of radium, and the Goyernment's decision means that from nO\\' onwards we shall be dependent on Belgium for our supplies. \Vh y should the GO\' ernment not go one step further and purchase considerable quantities of rad i um, placing these on call at the disposal of the hospitals and great national laboratories?

" Radium, from the practical point of vie,,' , does not deteriorate. The elemen t would be of daily valu e to sufferers from one of our greatest sco urges, "

The Report of the Royal National Life-boat Institution for 1927, which has just been published, contains the record of as gallan t a series of rescues as have ever been made in the history of the Lifeboat Service, :c\ 0 fewer than three Gold :'Iedalsthe V.C. of the Service-were awarded, Tot since 1914 ha\·e so many been awarded in one year, and for the first time in eighty years the I nstitution has awarded the Gold Medal a second timc for grcat gallantry, the winner of this exceptional distinction being Coxswain Henry Blogg of Cromer. Thc other two Gold :\Iedall ists were Vvelshmen, Captai n O\\'en Jones and Second Coxswain "\Villiam Roberts, both of 1Ioelfrc, Anglesey. Altogether the Institution awarded three Gold, four Silver and thirty-two Bronzc :"Iedals, and eighty-seven Votes of Thanks inscribed on Vellum, in addition to awards of money.

As statcd in our :'lay issue there has recently been com pleted by Chevalier Dingl i, who travelled specially from :"Ialta to carry out the work, a new portrait of Ilis i\Iajesty in which he is wearing thc

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black mantle or thc Order reI ieved b\' the "Vh ite Cra on thc left shou lder. Thc of King George V, as Sovereign IIead of thc Yenerable Order of Sl. John of Jerusalem in Enrrjand is a pI easing Iik ness,

Th King is depictcd in newal uniform over which he ,, ' cars thc man tie of the Ordcr. It is understood that two sittings gi, en to the artist at Bucki ngham Palacc, wherc sketches "ere also made of th ro\ al robe, uniform and decorations,

The pictu;-c is to hang in the Chapkr lIall of thc Order at Sl. ] oh gate, ,,'hich al ready has a fine portrait of the Grand Prior of the Order, I 1. R, 11. the J) u k e 0 f Co n 11 a 1I g 11 t, h Y the sa In c arti t.

It is understood that the work o( h \ ' al ier Dingli camc under the notile of prominent members of the Order during the yisit paid by them t\\ 0 ycars a a o to :\Ialta and the lIolv Land \\hen the _ b artisL recei\'cd more than one cOlllll1is ion [rom mem bel'S of the party, ,.

It is \ ' ery interesting to publish in this i!:>suc a lettcr from t\\O mcmbers of the Dani"h Red erl ' and a reply [rom Dr. lIos!:>ack on Faked Injuric, \\Te think that Dr, lIossack ,, as the pioneer of this method bcing adoptcll [or first aid competitions in this countn , and it is UI-iollS that similar mcthods were I)eing eX[1crimcnted" ith in a for ign countn , The trend of modern competitions is to make thcm more realistic e\' cn' \' car and wc can forsee in a few years ti mc, when there has hccn an opportun it)' of more experi ments bci ng carried out, that faked injuries will be the general rule instead of the exception in competitions, ***

A correspondent writing to the Press sa),s thc im portance of a knowledge of am bulance work is so undoubtcd, that one often wonders that more pcople do not take ad vantage of the classes which are held in every centre or town of importance, 1\Iedical men all agrce that proper treatment at first -first aid to usc the phase adopted-is extremely valuable in all cases, Quite recently he heard of a child being taken to the hospital in charge of two other children, IIad the child becn suffering with a fracture, a grcat dcal o[ harm might have been done. He would suggest that special classes should be arranged for tcachers.

June, 1928,

-FIRST fetters to the t;ditot'.

We are in no wa)' responsible for the " oplDlOns expressed, or the made, by Correspondents, - EVITOR,

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,:\" a, I-Ladl'r } lHlr lirst issuc, 1 tru"t that your ]llUIIl , t1 \\-rll,.Ill)\\ It IS ollce ag-ain independcnt continu'e to on an llUS au t1lLlri lies a forward pol icy ill' First. \id,\ ours,ctc.," RE \I>EIL"

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ambulancc train frol11 Copcnhagen, On thesc occasions we !la\C always the "victims" in ad\ ance, and all is 'lrrang-c d as d,cslrcd at the scene of the constructed accident !)cforc arrl\ al of the State rail",ay ambulance train, and before the arrival of lhe following Samaritan tram, , 'vV c, lil:.:e, yo,u, attach great importance to practising with InJunes ,Samaritans, as they are often f,lced by rno t alarming InJunes, and need to learn not to be upset hy tI,le1l1 but to carry out their \\'ork "'ith heart and l, t IS OLlr opinion (one which has not yet been te ted In practice) that the Samaritan thus lrained will not bungle ":hcn faced by real disasters because the sight thereof tcrnfles hllll, \Vc tlJe results you ha\ e achie\'ed with small and cheap d:nces, although we consider it more satisfactor\" to deH1tc a hUle more work to the make-up, and thus more closely thc actual injuries studied, you wish to \\ ork further on thec imulated \\ .c would, with all due mode ty, ask OU to stud,' our article which was rublished in the II 'orld's Health ; 'I 10?- 1 I' or prr , ant w llCh was rel)roduced in FIR T '10 fo -, t 19?- \ , 1. tugu , ', here ' ee that, using a clay-like plastic \\ e elppl)" a complcte mask to ,:>uch a bone a' the tibia, and WL' rcproduce the charactcri tic chanves of form' f,racturc of lhe tibia in a \\ ay (jLlite different tllat ,I II \\'1 - "llel : nLi ,0 , " !al he:" found hy most perons he ,cr.\ dli1lcull to ",l1Itate IS gushing blood, and \,'e hale thc past had to atlsfy ourseh es \\'ith painting it with a Llsh and '''arm, fally face-rouge, .It pre ent, \Y e are tnIllg l? tak e a ter and are experimentillLT "'ith "l chcmlcal, cO,mposltiL)n which i liquid and reembletblood t e a:1 degree, \\Te callnot yet say \\ hether te:-.t" \\ rll conllrm the hopes \\'e entcrtain for this ex erimcnt bu " e are 1110st ortimistic, 1', Please 1L l us lhank you sincereh for hm'in'y foulld t' t) ' 1 'tl I' - h Ime ,l S \YI 1 LIS Itll,e, a! your re ults and experiences, It .t only tor reJoICing to ee and hear that olher are In, and work for, \\ hat \\ e ourseh-e consider an L'ss.enltal of the diagnosis labels earlier in use ] t IS ccrt',lIn t ,h at '<lmaritan are much encouraged by gl ,'en them to \\'ork on imulated Yictims LOllclltlon cll't' as I-ealistic pos ible,

DI,, \" "" , I 11 I Ill' klll'r \ ,ll1 Iluhli lll'd ill 1·'11" 1 \11) "1' I) ( I f q - ,-. L II lcr ) _I : : lU lllll )tl',d tIll' rl I1l II-k ,) 1 ')l11l llIlC \\'Iw "'did that I .ll1l"h <'; ;,II11.1rl t. ll1-. h l\l \111il' d \llli I'Ll tl D 'I <.; " , le anls 1 .lIll ,lIrt.t,lh 11;t\ L \\,lrkl d \\'ith thl '''l I1ll'th,lds "ince 1L)))

I 1.1\111 ;"':' lllilLle Ihis LL1ITL tillil \\" SIll1Llld I'll " l f " 'C II ,rl\ L' H1U

,lI .-" (llir l11o:-l illl ; lginati\l all1putalL'c.I hand, wliiL"i1

IS \lI\ Il'. t1I"IIC hul " II"s I t ",,.., Illlh ul prr"IIl',. Ill1pressilln 'It In (Ill' picturl cannot, l'a..,ih be Ploc.lu'l' d at SL' \ l-ral conSL ctl\"l 1 -ll I ", ." lis In lC \\'<1 r ll,lt o:I,r Illlltatlon of an llj1L'n f racture can.

, \\Ith all duL' modesty, yOU and \I L' are in full ag'recl1lenL

In thiS, tha( (11l' ta",", Illust be undertakcn h, a \\'ho supen I"l' " tIll' drran!2el1lcnt of lhe ll-t'I,'lC,'I 11 ,- d I' d 'I ," " Injury, an III en IS lL,,,t a Chle\ L'd hy gelling the doctllr him :elf lS suggest, to stage tIll' slw\\', " ) L U

\V ith referL'nce to thc choicc of thc subject, wc [ ouncl lads from 14 to 1 thc most SLI'lt ll I , b -, I 'II ,1 l, eleluse t1C\' Stl relaln a lllllc of thc child-likc 11haI1t ' lL, \\ ll'lell - '. 'f " S' lI) I Intercst In the task is to be kenl1 H-"I'C' 1 D I , ' ", " II enn1 lr It IS c,as}" to l)i1tall1 such "yiclirn,," l)) ' c O lj1C - I.' " I" S -l 1<1 Ion \\'Itl , CLlUh and other ho\ oro'allisatiOlls 1Ile[ 1.1' "_, I J f - b " lIS dlldn"Cl11cnt las tlC urtIJcr ad\'anta<'-c for the 111-"t ,, 'd t" 1.1 h - ,.I C,1111 1<ll nonc of ,,1:1:1111,1,cr: has to be ,,'ithdrawn from it in order to be '1 \ ICtllll, I" urthcr, the wholc of lhis e""I-l"IS" ""11 I" I de d '1' ,"" ,,'" ,cpanllC an orgal1lSc( wlthouL the ll1L'mhcrs of thl' t, I takc part in thc prcparations for it.

C,Ul1 laYing to

In our c lo sL' co-operation with thc Danish SL' ( ,, 'I " , wel-" LI t ' l' ,ICI,U \\cl)S ,ecp 1C carn In reac. Incss for any rail""", accidcnt thiS rncans that there arc onc or t\\'o tri ll 'f' I "," e I Ions a t1C

:n CXlel,lcllng the hand Red Cross brotherhood acro S s border, ,ye \\'Ish YOLl and ourseh e a hap ,. the g,reat aim thal all mankind Illay gc hi o ther:,;,_ lxtendlng a frrend ly hand to help neighboUl=s in d "tres ,- ours, etc, m,-

J. PETER EX. G, CIIRISTE:-\SEX, (;\ embers of the Committee of the Copenhlgen branch of the Dani h Red Cross,)

I al11 " ry much obliaed to \ OU for so k" ldl " ,-,1::> II )'glnname etll opportuillty of seeing the open letter addressed to elf fr: om ;\les rs, P terscn and Christen en of the Dani 11 -R d ero s, e By all mean pu bl h it. P rhap you will ha \'e courtesy lo also publi h my rcply, ,' , To take lhe ctter seriatim, Th c very la t thing I would to ",?uJd be to accLlse my Dani h friends of co ,ina mc or 111) clOlllg, \\'h en the COP)' of FJRST -\ID PI) ,::> t d" r' , - " \\ a le,\ n ,? a;l ar ent "lr ,I. .-\ rder," he in hi exc item ent exclaimed ? 1 th r :=t re copYll1g us !" This ,,'as not meant to Suo'O'e t thcsc Dam h were tea lin O' Our idea butfl t the\" ,"ere \\' orkll1a on identical line 1::> If t' ' f la "' II" '" , ( , I IS pre erred, I am \\ I Ing s,ly I \\'a , copylllg them, in 0 far that we had both been dOll1g work almost identi aI, eac h unknown to th other, ,al:d havc ,rem,ained in ignorance of the but fOI ) OUI excellent publteatlOn, So much for that.

-FIRST

Boy "couts arc of perfect" patient.," and with a little coaching do the job admirably, 1 al.ways usc except in sLlch cases "'here the rules g'O\'l'rnlng tl:e Cl)l11pct.ltion demand a member of the team to be the patll'nt. 1 think a great mistake, and it should neyer be allO\\'ed tor ob\'ious reasons.

\s for the amputated hand case. I ha\'e just looked at it. It is - till in perfect condition, although it has been us.ed for competition" in \',u'iou parts of these counties, :l11d a little fre hening up can be u ed another dozen . ttll competitors get to know it, but it h,:s been mo.ddied and 1 think E'yen beller nm\' than \\'hen I hrst made It.

.--'l.s to the elm'-like, plastic material they u e, I think I l.::now what it is: and it ,,'ould be strange if I hayc got.a facsimile. 1 think it (mine) ideal for the purpose. It IS pIa tic, oft, can bc coloured ab olutely to almo t feels like rubber, can be used oyer and o\,er agall', and casts can be made "'ith it, from real injuries, I will be pleased to end them the formula "'ith full direction " so that they can experiment ,yith it, and we can compare note" <t, Lo the be:-t means to fake \\'ith it.

] haye gone a step further too, in the maller,of colouring- the ,,'ounds. Although grease paints do admIrably, and there is much to be said for their usc, yet they are messy (so is blood) and the "ca e)) need the mear taking off, and the" ,,-ound » freshened after each team, so that each new team has an identical ,,-ound to deal "'ith,

I ugge to them that they get a pair of coloured stockings (imitation silk), at one shdhng a paLr 111 England.

If for an arm, cut the foot off at the ankle, and pull the stocking on to the arm taut, and free frolll. "Tinkles, A Aesh coloured narrow silk ela tic band, se,,'n neatly at the top and bottom, inside the stocking, does not hew, and keeps it taut and smooth,

To hide the join at the bottom, put on a cheap bracelet. The top join i hidden under the dress sle.eye. (The sal:1(' appliec:; to the leg.) Powder all o\'e r, i ncl udlng the hand "'1 th a Ae h coloured powder. Then paint 011 the ,,'o und.

I ha,'e abandoned grease paints. I ha\'c tried oil painh and abandoned them They crack. I find a mixture of \\'a ter colour paint mixed gelatinc mixed hot, docs admirably. It doe,> not smear, does not crack, and I can make tears of blood that don't fall off and ha\ 'e the shill)' appearance that clotted blood has and looks \ 'e ry realistic. III fact 1 am told is rather too real and ghastly. That 1 don't mind, It is all to the good.

The displacements of fragments, e\'en l,its poking through the" skin," are all easily faked by padding, undcr the stocking, and using bits of bone spoons to represent con.,pound fractures. Foreign hodie:- such as bits of cellulOid (glass) can all be placed in the wound, by pushing thcm through little holes pre\'iously made for the purpose.

\\ 'hen finishcd the tocking can be pull cd off, rolled up, and sayed for another day, and there is no mess.

The deformities occurr ing in di slocations can all be ycry closely imitated by padding underneath the stock ing. I mean' of course ankles, knees, wrists, elbo\\'s. Hips and shoulderc:; are, 1 am afraid, not po sible, unle s with actors' tights. Then they could be imitated, but exposure of thesc parts is mther of doubtful desirability in competition tests.

Is it wrong for me to ask you how I can get in touch with these two Danish gentlemen? There are certa in aspects in this question of fakes that I would li,ke to d,i scuss with them not vet far enough ad\'anced to dISCUSS In the Public Press, (would like to send them specimens of my fakes and they might carc to return the comp lim ent. Further we both would bcnefit by our mutual fai lures, and '>0 profit from them.

Once more let me thank you for your courtesy 111 sending me a copy of thc letter, and through you to thank my Dani'ih friends for their courtesy in writing so channing- a Ictter. I am glad that they ag-rce' \\'ith me in thinking thc

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da\ :-; of " tallying" \\ ountb an: o\er for ai.th:r, JIl l,u',rht 10 be ahle to make his o,,' n cliagll()"I:- If hl' I" to he llf hclp \\ 'here no medical i:, forthco',ning. The nearer one gels to n;Llurl' the more l'lllclenl he \\"III.he, \\"ill in 111\' opinion be of great help to hIm, hellce the interest 1 take in- them, llnss .\cK, F. R.C.S. l\)!11111issioner '0. 10, Sl. J, ,\, Brigade

HOW TO 1;\ \\IHCf •. \;\CE \\'OR IZ.

DE \R SIR, R eading thn)ugh tile letter fnlll1 "EdLll alilln:t,I:" 1 fL.l'l that he h as heen up again'>l it, '>0 to "'peak, and tl .he left his letter for a few 111llrl' hlHlr.., Ill' " '( luld ha\ l' \\ n\len In a dilTerent strain.

.\ftcr nearly 30 \l'arS in the Brigatk I ha\ l' always found that the' cla"s 'l,f man \\-Ill) jllin'i Ihe and rcmains in it, i" not the man \\ 110 IO\L'", pka..,url' hut thl n.,.ln \\'ho sacrifice.., that for the Brigatk \\(lrk; \\ 11ll l'l'C\)gIlISC" that the night at drill i.., a real til llim, illa,,111uch that he how to "fllr111 fllur,>" In a rL'al "'111arl 1l1ll\"l'111ent, so that when on parade with his chum.." hl' credit and in gellL'ral uplwld the (ll I Ill' ])1\ specially on the night 01 thc IT-L "\.:1m1l1alll l n \\ hL'n that each night in thl' tit-iII nlom ha.., hl'cn a prL'p;l1:atll n Ill! the examiner, \\'ho molY and dlll'''' lljll'n l'l'ljUI rl' "'l11ll1' "t rctcher drill.

.\ man \\"ho is su"piciou", of hi.., otTicL'r can 11 ('Vl'r ,put III his best, and in a dircct or indirl'ct manllcr undl'rpllh till' olTicer's authorih' alld hreeds di'>Cllntent.

J feel :-ure then'. arc men ,, Ill) \\"ill disJ1UII..' thL' a"..,l·r!IPn that the man who obtaills a "certillcalL''' ha,., hilll'-.l lf III thank! men will lell him that hut Ill! 11ll' L',-planations to -the !11eaning of cert,lin pl.1ra..,I..'s utlL'red hy thl' medical man thl..'\ \\"lluld 11l..'\er haH' Interprl'!l' d thl..' ..,tall'ment to mean and "'0." Thi.., n1l..'<1n:-. that thl.. ll!licer ha to be thc "Catechism" for all the cl:t..,.." amI hu.., ;":'i\ l' hal poli'>h to the lectun: giYL'l1 h:- thl: dOltllr. _

1-, it a fact thal in hi Di\ i'>lon thL' nlllcer ha tll think for them, ha,> to be the "pur llf all tl1l'ir 111 11(.1.., ': Let (hl..·..,l, m('n be enthu'iia"tic el1l1ugh to pn'\' itk thl' I1Ul hllh fllr ..,u.ch classe,> as hc sugge,>ls, el' that the kl''> fll!' '-.:t111l· :lrL',P:l1till', olTer to act a'> '>l'crc(an tll the lbl'>S, :tntl thus rellL:\l' 11ll' ollicer and hi'> ,>elTl'[:l1:\ \\ ho arlO ,t\rl'ad: hu-.: lln Brigade \\'ork, al1d 1 am ,>UIT th;lt hl \\'ill SllOI1 lind thl..' t!L-..,irl' tIl Illrl11 c1as'ies, .\s an olllCl'r \\'ho has pa..,:-ed up fl'l)111 pri\atl" thr(lugh e\'ery rank, L would say tll "Educ.ltiol1ill" (hat has hl l'n an e'ducatioll tll 111e to knll\\' that ill (Iw pa..,t 111: lllllcl'r.., ha\ I..' had to answer for 111, faulls, had tll lind m: ..,ubstitulL' \\

I did nottUr11 up for' (he dut) orderL'd, ha\l 11l'l n to the Commissioner in facL for c\'er: 111an of thl' 1)1\ ISlon ; and thus I have found that 111)' Di\'i:-ional Sl11-g'e(ln \\ 110 \\'lluld if he cou ld, hut becausc of his profes:-ion has to at home at certa in times; not \\'ithstal1ding that, he g'l\'I..' hi" prescnce 39 time" out of the -+5 the Di\'i"ion mcl. ..'

.\ Di\ ision is what C\'cry man makes of it ; I'> run III the interest of e\'cry man and not to meet the \\' hlm of any one indiviclu al. Yours , etc"

"O:\F. 01' II IE OI.Il BRIl;.\IlF.."

DEAR :'IR. EDITOR, I ha\'e been 'c r y intercstcd in '.' Edllca tional's" lett er of April issue and I feel that 1 would lIke to gl\'e 111)' opinion on the YClrious points which he has raiscd.

J n his first parag-raph he says "\\'c hm'e bctter attendanccs at a lecture giH'n by a 111edical man or other competent pcrson." I agree in rega,'d to the 111cdical man, but how man)' Divisions possess a C0111PCt.C I:t person, other than a medical man, who is capable of gl\'lng a lccture ?n anatomy, phy"iologyor on any in the ; thcrc arc only too fe\\ 1)' contention IS that cvcry DIVISion

June, 19:18 -F IRST

'>IWllld posse'>'> a cllmpetent pel''>on to \\"llrk in cllnjunctiol1 \\'ith and Ulldl'I' the dil-cction of a mcdical man. r han.! kl10\\ n men \\ 110 ()n gi\ ing it kclllrc ('>ll-called) hm'c perhap "tarted on fracturl''>, and to hide their in eflicienc\" ha\"C turt1l'd the ,>uhject (0 tIll' Great \,V ar, \\'hat they did and \-\'here (he\ tm\ clled and '>0 on. Thi" i:- not fir'>t aid ami I11cn hm 'c had enough of \\ar. I maintain that e\cry Ofliccl- of the Brig-ade ..,Iwuld po-'SL''>s a thorough kll0\\ ledgc of IIp-to-date I11l'lhod.., of tITatmL'nt, de., d Ilr:-t aid. 1 cannot agree that drill is Ill)( an impllrtant fal'(or Hnd I contcnd we cannot han; tllO ml1lh drill, c..,peciall: '>trdchl'r drill. J ,,1'>0 fail to that there too 111ueh forming fours and eye,> right a'i " "rl..'marl.::.". In m) cxpl'rience there has been lillie drill, and if then: had bcen tll() much forming fnur,>, r think till' ml'n \\ould mll\l' more ..,martl\ than the\" do in 111an\ J)i\ i,>illn...,. TI1l' lack of interL'st h,' thl' aUlI1O'ritil'-' of the i)i\i-.illn i.., thl' 111:1in C<1USl' (If p(1or attcndance..,. If the 01111.;1..'1'''' (1f .I [)i\ i illn al'l' aeti\ l' amI interl ..,tl:d member,-, .ttkndaIKI'''' \\ ill Ix gllllLl.

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Those who have had se\eral years of ..:\r1111' (Regular) life, like my,>elf, a arc bound to notice the'>e irrcgularitics. Further, I hm'c al'io noticed Officer", themimproperly dres"cd, who ha\'e e\cn checked the rank and file for such irregularities. Arc Officer,> allo\\'ed to \,'car hro\.\'n kid glon's when on parade or orr? I cannot find it i 11 the Gcncral 1 take it that all rank,> should \\'ear whitc glm·e,>. Brown glo\ es Hre "'om for "pure '>\\'ank" "'ith m;Ul\'.

Ofllccrs should '>how the rank and file a better example in c\'ery respect then \\'e shall find the rank and file \\'ill follo\\·. HO\\'c\-er, at an inspection men are not simply to be gazed at, but the inspecting OfTicer will ha\e the opportunity of finding irregularities and so try to rcmedy samc. I think as a general rule these gentlemcn arc well acquainted "'ith the General R egulations, and tho,>e inspccting Officers I ha\'e met \\'ith, hil\'e not by any mean gi\'en order in .--'l.rmy tone, guile the re\'ersl', '>uch as "do you mind, please," in a ,'cry gentlemanly \\'ay. But I hH\ 'e experienced Officers of infel-ior rank gi\'e orders similar to a Regimental ergeant-\l ajol' and ,>uch does not help in keeping the men together, in a \ oluntary organisation likc our. I contend, be firm, not regimental, "'ork in co-operation \\'ith the member and you \\'ill find a good attendance; gi,'e plenty of practice in fir aid, a little drill, an occasional field day and so on, becau e to keep too much on the Textbook, "'hich i Yery dry, soon feeds men up. The Di\'i ion \\'ill prosper if a change of routi ne i gi \'e n.

Hi third paragraph deal \yith certificates I am of orinion that too many ubject are not wise. In many ca es these certincates are of little or no u e to the ambulance man \\'ho in e,'ery -d ay life dpal with first aid; to keep in touch with nursing, hygiene and sanitation needs con tant study, so do not let us dabble too much in these lest ,,'e forget" Fir'>t Aid."

In hi fourth and la t paragraph he hit, on a \'ery important matter. He l'emark that a number of Di\'isional OA'lcer - hm'e no other qualification but "First .--'l.id.)) Fortunately I e::.capc hi criticism for I am a trained ick attendant. I am in po' ession of the Home ing Certificate is "ued by the S,].:1..A,. and also capable of lecturing on the text book and ad\'anced \york. l',T e\'erthelc', that doe not conyince me that to be an officcr of the Brigade he hould haye all these qualifications, r ha\'e labels and CH'n gold medal (15 years), but they do not make an ambulance man; its the knmdedge one attain" by constant - tudy. If a 111ember has an excellent all -round kno\dedge of up-todate first aid 1 cannot see rea on \ylw he hould not hold the office of an ofllcer. A.t the same til;1e I agree a brief knm\'of other "ubject are yery interesting and useful.

The abOH' " Ill)\\..., [\\'0 large hnln/.e and \\'hite enamel "tandart].... pre:-entl'd Corp:Supt. for COlllpet.lion amongst all \mbulancl' and :\ursing Cadeh Di\ i:-ion of the ;\ orthcrn \1'1..';[, \\ 'st Riding of Yorkshire,

In hi'> :-1'l"ll11d paragraph he sugge:-ts that the .\nnual is more thought about than the t\nnual lion. To this I ha\ 'e no comment for this reason, that lllembers J11U"t attenel th"se to make themsel\'es dncient according to General Regulations, He has, hO"'ey 1', hit on a \'cry impor tant point, re ineffici ent Officer. and I admire hi s pluck. I must admit that" Educational" ha in man',' cases hit the nail on the head, I ha\'e experienced on eyeral occasions wbere an Officer has tried to be regimental with his men in many instance ridiculed himsclf by 0 doing.

0\\' he hits on a matter ,,'hich I cannot understand, that orps Officers are exempt from re-examination, and would like somc explanation why Corp Officers should be an\' 111 ore exempt from re-examination than Di\'isional Oli'icers \\ ' 11ll must pas ' their re-examination. To me, this appear" that Corps Officers ha\'c a ::.uperior kno,,'lcdge, and for this reason they arc excmpt.

I daresay man\, of these orp" OAlcer::; posses the Home :'\'ursi;,g but ho\\' many kno\\' " 'hat a fracture hed is , a Thomas's _plillt and 11LH\' to apply, an abduction splint or Li tern' " , bed cradic, alter's cradle, 110\\' to gi\ 'e a bcd-pan or take a temperature and mark the clinical chart correctly and so on - pprhap \'ery fe,,', and not only Corp OAicel's but Di\ ision a l too. To lecture on such \\'ork needs practical experience, an d fe,,' oflicers ha\ e had the opportunity to gain this experience, and we cannot expcct such 0111cers to tcach their member: on the C subjects. certificates do not make Officer , Hm 'e we not Nursing Di\ ision? Therefore I would adyi e not to trespa s too far on other ubjects and forget ,,'e are Fir t Aiders.

Therefor am not in fa,'our of Educational's ugf"estiol1 that Officers must obtain l\' ursing Certificate J bu. if a Di\'ision ha a mal nul' ing ection then I agree thc Offic r

in charg-e should posse sa" "ursing Kno\\"ledge," to enable him to h Ip the medical man.

In conclusion, I hop Editor 1 ha\'e not trespassecl too far to take up lao much space and find myself" on the peg" in vic\\' of my opinion.-I am, Sir, ''ith mal1\' thanks, Yours trul\', C. GRAY, Di; l. Supt

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June, 192 8 -F I RST

The Editor n vites Note - o n actual Ca5es- wi h spec'al reference to go Jd and bad points in Treatment-fo r inc usiun 111 tbis Column.

OF T\\'o \ CClOENTS.

A young woman was riding a motor-cycle along the hypass road when her mRchine struck the mudguard of a motor- car which he wa pRssing. he \\"a, thm\yn on hel" head into the roadwCl\' and sustained a fractured skull.

Befor he could be remo \'e d from the ground ana! heL" car travelling in the opposite direction ran O\'er her and hroke both ankles. he was conveyed to hospital, but ,,'as founel to be dead on arri\'al.-R. S., " Tands\yorth.

RESCUED DRO\\'N !1-\G

A young butcher was cycling along a canal bank \"hen he heard children shouting that some of their number \vere in the canal. He then sa\\' three young children truggling in deep water.

He was \yearing t,,-o aprons, a smock, leggings anel heayy boots in addition to his ordinary clothing; but he at once jumped into the canal and pulled the children out. The first t,,·o re cued were none the \yorse for their illlll1erion; but the third child was unconscious and had cea_ ed to breathe. The rescuer at once COlllmenced Schafer's Arlincial Re sp iration; and later when breathing ,,'as re-estabIi hed he had the child remO\'e d in recumbent to hospital, wher e, he made a quick and complete recovery.T. V., Slough.

FIGIIT WITH DOG.

A ,,'oman was taking home a valuable dog and had just reached her own house the animal suddenly went mad. She promptly dragged it inside the house le ' t bystanders should be bitten; and, as the dog became worse, she grasped the lcash with one hand and hung on to the neck of thc infuriated animal \yith the other.

For t\\'entv minutes she held on to and wresUed with the dog, whic], bit her repeatedly; and, though gradually becoming exhausted, she tried to strang le the dog. A neighbour rushed for a veterinary surgeon, who came armed with a bottle of poison As he was about to administer this the dog sprang up and bit his fingers, breaking the bottle and receiYing at same time such quantities of the poison as to cause' death, - 1. R., Cannon - street

V\T ALKS TO HOSPITAL WITII FRACTlJRED SKt.'LL.

While staneling on a cha i r in her house in Glasgow, Mrs. J\1ary Benson fell and struck her head violently on the Aoor. She walked to the Western Infirmary, where it was found that her skull was fractured. - H. R., Radnorshire,

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3 - The T elttbook, to v. hieh refe er.ce rna) be made in co lumns is tbe 36th t 19 !o) Edition of S J. A. -\. Manual of Fir st Aid.

j. C. (0:orLhampton). '\'ill p!c :l e kll ll1L' if "itll dislpcation of hip joint the displaced kll1ur \\'l)llid hl' likely lo move the artery frl)m the prL' lll"L' I'l)int Frontispiece Point o. 11). and if n "hl'rl prL·:-. llrl· should be exerted uppo!'>ing- that this Ill' indicakd.

Thc displacement, if any, \Yl)llld Ill' lllllkr cin-lll1l_ lances named; and in an\' ca!'>l' thl' l',amining linger.., would soon locate artl'r:, \\ Ilich Cllukl tlwn Ill' compres ed brim llf pch a'" !.tid dl)\\'n in TL·xth')llk.

- 0: CORBET FLET -IIER.

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L. R. (Clnrlton P lrk). III a rCCl'nl l', aminalil)n a candidate \nh heing- qlle..,til)nccJ ahout tIll' ahdl)11linal llr,..:-.LIl'" anel was a..,keel what she knL\\ ahl)ut tIlL' lin'r. '-l11l' commenced her an..,\\·cr thu..,: 1'1'1/, lh" r /,1' ({II ({/lOI/III1nbl£' ol:!{ml .''' .\t thi!'> puint tIll' l":Llllinl'r g:L\\.'\l'nt to a loud laug-h in \\ hieh \\-e all jllillLd, 111l11-h III the canelidale's ..,urprise.

Goocl! };'ext, please!! ?\.c. F.

C.IL (Colliers \\'ooel). 1 am perple,ed Iwc:tuse, "hile thl' Textbook ael\ i e us to gin> Illl l'11ll'lic in casl· L,f

Carbolic I\cid Poi<;oning-, BUITOllgh & \\\ Ikl)III l''''' J)/al"]' "tatcs that emctic m<ly IX' g'iH'n. J n ;l'\\' of this di.., c repancy I :t!'>k your kind help.

Carbolic Aciel is not acti\'cly "acid," amI consequcntly iL is not so liable to burn lhroug-h the g'llliet anel stomach as are the other Corrosi\'e ,\cids and .\lkalics. In other word.., it is les liable to be a..,sociatec1 with perforation or ulceratil)n of walls of these parts whereby act of vomiting may precipitate perforation. Consequently some authorities rcg-ard it as safe to give emetic in u c h casCo'i. Personally 1 am of opinion that the Tex.tbook is rig-ht in ael\'isin wiLhholdingof emetic l.

C. F.

LIFTING WITII SPINAL INJl R1ES.

P. T (BournemouLh). Please tell me if in the lifting- of patients wiLh spinal or pch-ic injuries Bearers should fall on lefL knee, as in lifting- patients with oLher injuries.

From experience the bencling o\,er of Bearers appears to me the better method s i nce it has no jerk i ng mm 'c lllcnt as when sLraighten ing knees after hm'c raised

VER Y serviceable vehicle, built on the famous Austin Twenty chassis, . coachb.uilt in first class style. The Intenor , white / enamelled and with linoleum or rubber tiled floor covering accommodate s two stretcher and sitt ing case s wi t h a tt endant. Five crank .... shaft e nsu r e maxim u m length of a nd t he smoothe st possible runnin g Fou r s peed s a n d rev e rse , with fou r w hee l br akes, W rite fo r pl et e pa rt ic u la r s.

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