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Edited by GEORGE E. CRAFT, O.St.J., F.R.S.A. Vol. 2. No. 4. FEBRUARY, 1948
A very happy New Year to Nursing Cadet Officers and Cadets of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and may it bring you all much joy through service.
My suggestion for a New Year s resolution is that every Officer and Cadet should undertake to recruit one new member during 1948. This should not be difficult, and it is an interesting thought that this idea, if carried out successfully, would bring our membership up to the grand total of 100,000.
1948 holds many exciting possibilities for expansion and development in the Cadet Movement, and the coming months will show whether all of us have enough drive and enthusiasm to make these dreams come true. With best wishes and good luck to you all.
I am glad to have this chance of wishing you all a happy and successful Year of Cadet Work. From what I have seen of your activities throughout the Country during 1947, I am confident that the Ambulance Cadet Movement has almost unlimited opportunities to widen its scope in 1948. I have been very impressed wherever I have been with the standard of keenness ofallranks, and Iam especially grateful for the co-operation which has been shown to me personally by all Counties since I took up my present appointment.
For the future, if we are to grow as we should grow, the following things are, in my opinion, needful :
i. More Officers.
ui. More opportunities to meet other Cadets and Officers in other Districts and thus to get a feeling of the scope of the Cadet Movement as a whole.
lii. Better publicity.
iv. A steady flow of fresh ideas both from Divisional level to County and from County to Headquarters.
All of us must try and achieve these objects and to interest people wherever we are, in our work. I should also like to see every Division in the Country putting Citizenship high on the priority list of proficiency subjects to be taken during the year. For what is the object of our Cadet Movement if not to make us all better citizens ?
hope to meet many more of you during the coming year, for which I wish you every success.
Diary of Events. This issue contains a Diary of Events, which it is hoped will be of interest and use to Officers and others. The list is necessarily very incomplete because it is not always easy to arrange events for several months ahead. It would be a great help if next year all Regions and Counties could have, at any rate, a skeleton programme of their events for the next year ready by Christmas time. It will be noted that we are holding more Headquarter courses than ever before and that several Regions are also increasing the scope of their training. The result should be that almost every officer should have at least one opportunity in the year to attend a course or training day away from home, and exchange comments and ideas with colleagues from other Counties.
Respect for the Brigade. An interesting letter has been received from a Cadet from the No. 143 Ruislip Division which shows that Cadet training stands a boy in good stead when he enters the Services.
Before I joined the Air Force I often noticed the many advantages given to members of pre-Service Training Units and the few given to members of other Organizations. Now have joined the Air Force I find that the Brigade commands great respect. ... We were all asked to state on entry if we had been in any Youth Organizations. Of courseJ said I had been in the Cadets and the next thing knew was that five of us were called before an Officer as he wanted to choose a Recruit Leader for our billet which contains thirty-one chaps. The other four had all been members of the A.T.C., but the Officer chose me as Recruit Leader another example of the respect for the Brigade which R.A.F. Officers have.
Foreign Travel. Now that opportunities for Foreign Travel and Exchange visits have been drastically cut down, or almost excluded, it is hoped Cadet Superintendents will consider more and more the possibilities of travel within the United Kingdom provided by our existing, Cadet Organizations in Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Priory for Wales.
An Urgent Appeal to Knitters A present of 20 lbs. of white wool has been given to Cadet Headquarters for the knitting of babies vests for civilian relief. These vests are in great demand and any Cadets wishing to respond to this urgent appeal must apply for the wool and instructions, to their County Headquarters through their Officer-in-charge. The vests when completed should be sent to Cadet Headquarters, 8 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W. 1.
Visual Aids. A specimen set of wall 76
panels on Citizenship has been purchased by Cadet Headquarters from Educational Publicity Ltd., 17, Denbigh Street, Victoria, S.W. 1. Interested officers may inspect them at Headquarters by appointment.
Educational Films. It is hoped that as many Divisions as possible will take advantage of the Ministry of Education Film Service which operates all over the country. The films are shown free of charge, and all the technical equipment is provided by the Ministry who send an operator to install and run the show. It is felt that with the very wide variety of subjects that have been filmed, these oceasional shows could play an important part in the study of certain Proficiency Badge subjects. All information pertaining to the films and the conditions under which they may be shown, can be obtained from the Film Officer at the Regional Ministry of Education Headquarters, the addresses of which are as below.
Northern Region.
Metrovick House, Northumberland Road, Newcastle on Tyne 2. Tel. 27351.
N. Eastern Region.
7, Wetherby Road, Leeds. Tel. 58241.
Eastern Region.
Bene t Passage, Bene t Street, Cambridge. Tel. 55461.
N. Midland Region.
Sherwood Buildings, South Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Tel. 46221.
London and S.E. Region.
70, Victoria Street, London, S.W. 1. Tel. Victoria 8522.
Southern Region.
The Governor s House, Forbury Road, Reading. Tel. 60226.
S. Western Region.
15, Belgrave Road, Bristol, 8. Tel. 37026.
Wales.
2, Cathedral Road, Cardiff. Tel. 9213.
Midland Region.
Lombard House, Great Charles St., Birmingham, 3. Tel. Central 7234.
N.W. Region.
8, Cross Street, Manchester. Tel. Deansgate 2173.
N. Iveland.
Stormont Caste, Belfast. Tel. 63210.
Continuing this series, we find that the next object of the Order is to form associations or organizations in which the general objects, of the Order can be furthered. Thus up and down the country will be found branches or centres of the Association, more especially among such organizations as the railway, transports, collieries, etc.
The Order can also receive and accept donations which will assist to further its work. In the old days, as many Cadets will already know, a certain Jordan de Brisset and his wife Muriel gave ten acres of land near the well of the Clerks of the City of London which enabled the English Knights to build their chief house, the great Priory of Clerkenwell.
The final object of the Order is to maintain at St. John s Gate a Library and Museum and a collection of works of art and objects of historical interest relating to the Order. Those Cadets who have been privileged to visit St. John s Gate on a Saturday afternoon, or on the occasion of some special function, will remember the wonderful museum of the Order which contains many interesting and wonderful exhibits.
Under the Sovereign Head of the Order, the Grand Prior is supreme over the Grand Priory in the British Realm. He directs and controls the administrative and executive functions; he makes all appointments and submits to the Sovereign Head for sanction all proposals for admission to, attachment to, or promotion in, the Order as recommended by the Chapter-General. As Cadets are fully aware those gaining twelve Badge Subjects are awarded a special badge which is given by the Grand Prior. This office is occupied at the present time by H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester.
The Grand Prior has a Lieutenant and Deputy who is known as the SubPrior, and this appointment is held by the Earl of Clarendon.
The Textbook Revision Committee has decided on the following corrections to the Supplement to the Manual A Preliminary Course of First Aid to the Injured :
Page 5, Rule 5. Delete the opening words Unless there is foreign body of broken bone .
Page 6, Rule 8. From lines 2, 3, and 4 delete the words do not apply pressure with the thumb and do not squeeze the wound as in Rule 5. Instead .
Rule 8 will therefore read as follows
(8) Where a foreign body or broken bone is present or suspected in a wound, build the dressings and pads round it to a sufficient height to allow for the complete covering of the wound and for pressure to be applied by the bandage without pressing on the foreign body or broken bone. This has somewhat the effect of a ring pad used for smaller wounds of this character.
St. John Cadets from all parts of New Cadet R. Robson (Auckland No. 4 CruZealand took part in the Dominion Com- sader Division), and he was awarded the petitions which were held in Wellington. Rockell Cup) 7.
Eighteen teams competed for the Sir The Bledisloe Cup was won by Sgt. Alfred Robin Memorial Shield , the K. Voltz (Wanganui Marist Division), winners being Wellington Railway Cadets. Corpl. Dick (Wellington Railway) being They were followed by Balclutha and runner-up.
Auckland No. 4 Crusader Division. Trophies were presented by Priory ComThe Gilberd Cup for the best team missioner Mr. F. W. Ward. leader was won by Corpl. T. M. Dick Before the competitions were held, all (Wellington. Railway), with Corpl. W. J. competitors paraded at St. Patrick s Shirley (Frankton Railway) as runner- College for an inspection, which was up. carried out by Squadron Leader Duncan, The best individual team member was R.N.Z.A.F. dd,
As is already known, the Finals, a real Red Letter Day in the annals of the Cadet Movement, were held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London, on 28th November. H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent (Lady Superintendent-in-Chief, Priory for Wales) honoured the gathering with her presence and distributed the championship awards and individual prizes.
In response to a Vote of Thanks, proposed by the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, and seconded by the Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, Her Royal Highness replied as follows :
T am very glad to have been able to present the prizes this afternoon, and I would like to congratulate the winners most sincerely, and all those who have taken part in the competition.
T take a great interest in the St. John Ambulance Brigade, and especially in the Cadets.
Your training is most useful to yourselves and to your fellow-citizens, and on many occasions, such as on one day last week, when as many as 2,500 people required attention, your presence and skill are very necessary.
T hope you will continue to serve the Brigade for many years, and induce others to join in this fine work.
Her Royal Highness presented the following trophies:
AMBULANCE. Seniorvs. White Inox Cup (Championship award) Horsham. New Zealand Cup (Individual Tests) Horsham.
Juniors. Schooling Cup (Championship award): Southwick. Jarvis Cup (Individual Tests): Frickley Colliery.
Nursine: Seniovs. Mountbatten Cup (Championship Award): Weymouth. Senior Individual Cup : Weymouth.
Juniors Dunbar-Nasmith Cup (Championship award): Ipswich. Cunard Cup (Individual Tests) Warwick Town.
Home Nursing. Tweedale Trophy (for team gaining highest marks in Home Nursing Section): Warwick Town Junior Team.
Bedmaking. Bedmaking Trophy : South Wigston.
In addition, the Duchess presented the American Trophy for Gallantry to Cadet Betty Matthews (Littlehampton Nursing Cadet Division), who had been awarded the trophy for the most outstanding deed of gallantry during the'year. This was the first annual award of the trophy presented to the Brigade Cadets by the U.S. 8th Army Air Force.
Throughout the day there was a large gathering of members and friends who watched with interest the work being done by the Junior section of the Brigade. The staging of the tests, so excellently supervised by Mr. Joe Grossman, of the Associated British Picture Corporation, greatly assisted competitors in their work. The realism and the acting of the patients all helped to make the tests life ones. The work, too, was of a very high character, and all teams are to be congratulated on their display of knowledge. Some of the members were a little overcome by the occasion, but continued entry into competitions will soon give them the necessary experience and confidence.
The second issue of this publication, reports from other countries are included. produced by the Central Council of Officers-in-Charge of Cadet Divisions will Physical Recreation (6 Bedford Square, find some useful information on all kinds of London, W.C. 1), contains many interest- sports (fencing, lawn tennis, table tennis, ing reports on games and sports from all physical education, summer schools, etc.) parts of Great Britain. The issue is for which will enable them to keep up-tointernational circulation, and certain date with activities in these spheres.
On this occasion I am not giving my readers any article to make. Instead, I intend to give you a few vital points about timber which materially affect the design of furniture and woodwork construction generally.
While a tree is living, its cells are full of sap. When the tree is cut down and converted into timber, this sap dries out to a certain extent. Most of you will already know that this drying out of the sap is called seasoning the timber .
As the sap dries out the walls of the cells close in, and consequently the size of the piece of timber is slightly reduced (Diagram A). This is called shrinkage of timber . It is important to note that shrinkage occurs only on the width and thickness of a piece of timber; the length is not changed (Diagram B).
Although the general tendency is for a piece of timber to shrink, this process is reversed where a dry piece of timber is surrounded by damp air. Moisture is then taken in by the cells and swelling occurs. We are all familiar with the garage door which swells and becomes jammed up in the winter.
DIAGRAMThe woodworkers of olden days were very much concerned with the effects of shrinkage on their work, and eventually the very important panel construction was evolved (Diagram C). In a panelled frame comparatively narrow pieces of timber are used for the frame, and the panel is free to move in a groove where its movement can have no effect on the overall width of the frame.
This movement of shrinkage or swelling is very powerful, and when opposed splitting will occur (Diagram D). If the top piece had been freed to move as, it shrank, no splitting would have taken place.
There are three types of structures in woodwork (Diagram E).
(a) Carcase Construction. Wide pieces are used, and as the grain all runs in the same direction, shrinkage is all in the same direction, and does not affect the stability or appearance.
(b) Frame Construction Narrow pieces are used throughout, and as lengths do not vary the frame is very nearly free from shrinkage.
(c) Combinations of Carcases and Frames. The wide pieces must be free to slide on the frames as shrinkage or swelling occurs. Special methods of fixing are necessary.
If you look under a well-made table you will see how the top is fixed to the framework.
It is interesting to look at pieces of woodwork around us and decide to which class they belong.
In a future article I will give instructions on how to make a piece of work which involves frame construction.
Although only three varieties of fractures are given in the Preliminary First Aid Textbook (and six in the Adult Textbook), there are other varieties which do not come within the scope of first aid.
Fractures are breaches in the structure of bones produced by some violence, and the great division is whether they are simple or whether they are compound, and possibly complicated.
The commonest variety is the simple fracture. Here the bone is broken, with little laceration of the surrounding tissues, and no wound leading from the outside down to the injury.
Compound fractures are much more serious because of the wound which leads down to the seat of injury. Through this passage may pass dirt and germs which will cause blood poisoning or other serious infection, and amputation of the limb may be necessary. For these reasons the greatest care must be taken in handling such injuries, and first aiders must ensure that a simple fracture is not made compound by needless and careless handling.
With complicated fractures some internal organ is injured in addition to the bone itself. This is often the case when ribs are fractured and the ends of the bones penetrate such organs as the lungs, the liver, the stomach, etc., or some important blood vessel. In addition, therefore, to the actual treatment of the fracture care must be taken of the condition known as Bleeding from an Internal Organ.
It is not always possible to diagnose a fracture, and even doctors cannot, in some circumstances, state definitely that a fracture is or is not present. Therefore, if called to a case and there is even the remotest chance that a fracture is present, but you are unable to find all the signs and symptoms, treat as a fracture. You will be doing no harm, and possibly much good, by placing splints and bandages over an injured part and keeping it at rest. Incidentally, it is seldom that all the signs and symptoms given in the Textbook are present when bones are fractured. In your Textbook it gives a list of General Signs and Symptoms which may be present, and knowing these, and using your own common sense, you should be able to give your patient treatment which will assist his recovery.
Luton. The annual enrolment ceremony was held at Luton Central Youth Headquarters, where some 50 boys and girls were enrolled by County Cadet Officer Miss M. L. Martin. The St. John Band, under Bandmaster A. J. Billington, played the general salute. Efficiency Stripes and Badge Certificates were also presented. Stretcher displays were given by the Luton No. and No. 2 Ambulance Cadets, a nursing display by the Nightingale Nursing Cadets, a child welfare display by the Leagrave Nursing Cadets, and a sketch, First Aid and Then by Luton No. Nursing Cadets. Area Cadet Officer Mrs. A. Lawrence proposed a vote of thanks to the County Staff for their attendance.
The annual conference of Ambulance Cadet Officers was held at Amersham. County Cadet Officer G. Guthrie Moir presided, the Conference being officially opened by County Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith, who stated that Cadet membership had doubled in numbers since 1939. Reports were submitted from each Area and from the Camp Secretary. Short talks were given by the Officer-in-Charge of Training, M. E. J. Constable, and the County Press Officer, Mr. Elgar Pike. County Vice-President Major M. Beachcroft summed up. Interesting and useful open discussions followed.
Amersham. Ambulance Cadets have completed a most interesting fire-fighting course.
Linslade, Leighton, and Wing. The Ambulance Cadets, assisted by the Nursing Cadets, gave a demonstration of first aid to the local Youth Club. The Division has started a Thrift Club for this year s Summer Camp.
Slough. An enrolment ceremony of Nursing Cadets was conducted by County Vice-President Major Beachcroft. The Mayor of Slough presided at the ceremony, at which some 50 girls were enrolled, and spoke of the admirable work carried out by the Brigade, and the value of Cadet Organization to the community.
Brixton. Six Nursing Cadets were enrolled at Brixton on 11th December, in the presence of a large gathering of parents and friends. Cadet Vice-President Mrs. Woolcombe presided, and Dr. Taylor presented certificates. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Wood was the enrolment officer.
Yealmpton. On 18th December, County Cadet Officer Mrs. Wood conducted an enrolment ceremony, and Dr. Taylor presented certificates.
Paignton. The annual inspection of the Paignton Nursing Cadets was carried out by County Supt. Miss Wood, who also inspected the Nursing Division, accompanied by County Officers Miss Whitehead and Mrs. Bolt. The Cadets were complimented on their smart turn out; and the necessity of members to return to pre-war standard of efficiency expressed. Those present included the President and Vice-President, Mrs. Sawdon, representing the County Surgeon, Asst. Commissioner Hingston, Div. Surgeon Miss Bumstead. The Cadets were under the charge of Cadet Supt. Mrs. Burt.
Andover. For the second year in succession, Andover Ambulance Cadets gained first place in the Sainsbury Cup competition, donated to encourage first aid training among Youth Organizations in the town. Andover Nursing Cadets. were the runners-up. Dr. Irwin was the judge, whilst-the presentation of prizes was .in the hands of Air ViceMarshal T.-McClurkin, who emphasized the value of first aid in all walks of life.
The annual competition for the Kennedy Trophy was held at Ryde, where Sandown gained first place, followed by Ryde School. Asst. Commissioner I. A. Trott (Sussex) judged the tests, whilst token awards were presented by Commissioner Major A. C. White Knox (No. 1 District), who was present for another function. He congratulated the competitors and expressed his pleasure at the keenness of the work done.
Edenbridge. During the year 1947, members of the Edenbridge Nursing Cadet Division gained 63 certificates in numerous subjects, 17 passed the annual re-examination, 14 gained Service Stripes, and three were awarded the Grand Prior s Badge. Two members also gained the Special Service Shield. Nearly 400 hours duty was done at the Hospital, and the Children s Nursery during the weekends. Assistance was also given to local farmers. Joan Marchant had to spend seven months in hospital, and during the whole of that time her fellow-members kept her supplied with sweets from their own rations. A number of Cadets knitted for the Dr. Barnardo s children, whilst at Christmas 50 toys were sent to the Children s Nursery as a result of their efforts. Four Cadets transferred to the Adult Division; one is commencing training at the Children s Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London.
At the Lancashire District Competitions, Ulverston Nursing Cadets A team were the winners of the Hilton First Aid Challenge Trophy , with Ulverston Ambulance Cadets taking second place. A social was held at Ulverston Headquarters to celebrate the successes, the winning team and the runners-up were presented with engraved silver spoons, gifts from the Officers of the Ulverston Divisions. The presentations were made by Vice-President Canon J. S. Rimmer.
Liverpool Corps. The presentation of Grand Prior Cadet Badges to members of the West Derby Divisions took place at Headquarters. Alderman E. A. Cookson (President of the West Derby Ambulance Division) presented badges to Marjorie Aylward, Joan Allen, Joyce Hunter, Vera Poland, Arthur Dunn, Donald Bradshaw, Robert Preston Roberts, Donald Macro, and Robert McKirnen. Supt. H. Shone, who presided, congratulated the Cadets, and paid tribute to the hard work put in by Cadet Supts. W. A. Langton and Miss Anne Seddon. This was the first occasion that such a presentation had been made in Liverpool. County Surgeon W. Murray Cairns gave words of encouragement, and Corps Supt. Miss E. A. Craig addressed the Cadets. There were many Brigade and local officials present.
Leicester. At a parents evening arranged by the Nursing Cadet Division, seven Cadets were enrolled by County Cadet Officer Miss E. L. Wallaston. On 9th January an Oak Panel, with names of ten Grand Prior Cadets, was presented by Area Cadet Officer Miss E. W. Sansome. Mr. H. N. Bream, Chairman of the St. John Council in the County, received the gift on behalf of all Cadet Divisions in Leicestershire. Parents of the Grand Prior Cadets were among those present. Bramstone. Nursing Cadets and Officer
entertained about 70 old age pensioners on 10th January, to tea and social evening. A varied programme was given.
County Cadet Officer Mrs. G. E. Portal presided at the conference held at Norwich for Nursing Cadet Officers. All parts of the county were represented.
Hetton Je Hole Ambulance and Nursing Cadets from Ferryhill, Brandon, Lumley, and Burnmoor, and Houghton le Spring, joined in a Church Parade on Sunday, 21st December, to celebrate the 2lst anniversary of the formation of the Hetton le Hole Ambulance Cadets. The service was conducted by the Vicar; the parade was in charge of Area Cadet Officer P. W. White. County Cadet Officer W. Nixon and Officers of the Hetton le Hole Adult Divisions were present.
Wallsend on Tyne. The Richardson Dees Nursing Cadets produced a pantomime Cinderella , on 11th, 12th, and 13th December; and on each occasion the hall was full. The third night was in aid of the Sir G. B. Hunter Memorial Hospital and the sum of £20 was duly handed over. It is of interest to note that in 1945, the Cadets produced Sleeping Beauty and £30 was handed to the same hospital, whilst in 1944, £10 was handed to the local Prisoners of War Fund.
Worksop. On 5th December County Cadet Officer Mrs. Vigrass enrolled 20 new members in the Worksop Cadet Nursing Division, and presented 15 re-examination certificates together with certificates for Fire Fighting. The presentation of the first three Crusaders Shields to be received in the County were also made. It is encouraging to see many new Cadets, and to have the interest of the parents. The Rev. Kerruish (formerly of Nottingham S.C.N.Y.O.) received his Warrant and Badge of Office as Vice-President. Cadet
H.R.H. The Duchess of Ixent presenting the American Trophy for Gallantry to Cadet Betty Matthews, of Littlehampton.
Supt. Mrs. Major was congratulated on her work. Those present included County Cadet Vice-President Mrs. J. Lindsay Wood, County Officer Miss Greaves, Area Cadet Officer Miss Woodhall, and President Mrs. Stanfield.
Whitwell. An enrolment ceremony was carried out by County Cadet Officer Mrs. Vigrass on 8th December of the newly registered Whitwell Cadet Nursing Division. Twenty-four Cadets were enrolled before a packed hall of new recruits and their parents. Acting Cadet Supt. Mrs. Hague was in charge, and introduced the prospective Vice-President, the Rev. Sternberg. Presidents and Officers of Ambulance and Nursing Divisions were also present.
Nottingham and District Ambulance and Nursing Cadets Divisions held a combined Xmas Party on 15th December. Following an evening of games and enjoyment, Corps Supt. F. Wilson Moulds presented Badge certificates.
Basford. Following a Cadet Christmas party, held on 20th December, a Nativity Play was produced by members of the Cadet Nursing Division. A collection was taken towards the continued adoption of the child leper.
Sutton-in-Ashfield Ambulance Cadet Division gave a New Year Concert and Party to the Sutton Nursing Cadets and members of the Girl Guides, Sherwood Foresters Army Cadets. Arrangements were made by Cadet Supt. W. J. Smith. County Cadet Officers J. A. Swanwick and Mrs. Vigrass presented re-examination awards and other certificates.
Holbrook. Nursing Cadets held a dance in aid of Divisional Funds. Cadet Joan Bullard (Hon. Secretary) arranged the function, which was well supported by the local inhabitants.
Bognor Regis. Ambulance Cadets were inspected by County Officer C. W. L. Pile. Cadet Supt. R. Morris was in charge of the parade, and following the inspection, 23 Cadets were enrolled by the Inspecting Officer. A preliminary first aid examination was carried out by Dr. H. M. Ayres on 10th December, and 12 probationers were successful. On 19th December, Dr. Ayres took a home nursing examination, and expressed his pleasure at the high standard shown. Twentythree passed out of 24. The Doctor expressed the wish to give three prizes. Two for the highest in the Home Nursing, and one for the Cadet who had made the best progress since he passed his preliminary First Aid. Cadets M. Eldridge and. J. White gained the former and Cadet Brian Parfrement the latter.
Dr. Ayres was also asked to present Swimming and Life Saving Certificates. On 2nd January, Cadet Supt. R. Morris arranged a special evening for the commencement of another year, which took the form of a film show.
Rugby. At the recent Award Evening of the Rugby Nursing Cadet Division, five Grand Prior Cadet Badges were presented by County President Mrs. Buckmaster. The recipients were Pegg Baseley, Helen Hulcoop, Mavis Eaton, Edith Cockeril, and Marjory Reynolds.
Brighouse Corps. At the Health Exhibition Ambulance and Nursing Cadets assisted on the stand taken over by the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions of the Brigade.
A Parents Association has been formed in connection with the Brighouse Cadets.
A football team of Brighouse Cadets defeated a team of Dewsbury Cadets by 5 goals to 1.
Dewsbury and District Corps. The Oldbury Nursing Cadets held their annual service, the speaker being the Rev. J. C. Williams, Vicar of Cradley Heath, who gave an inspiring address on the Maltese Cross. Cadet Officer Mrs. O. M. Lamb thanked the visiting organizations represented. The Division also held a successful jumble sale.
Dewsbury Ambulance Cadet Division held an enrolment ceremony in the Ambulance Hall, where Area Cadet Officer Dr. R. G. Eastwood officiated. VicePresident W. H. Hooper presided, and the speakers included Asst. Commissioner H. Harrison, who hoped the boys would work hard and bring honour to Dewsbury, the Mayor (Alderman J. Mayman), who stressed three main points required of the Cadets Loyalty, Truthfulness, and Faithfulness, the Mayoress, County Cadet Officer Mrs. Cumming-Bell, Corps Supts. H. Horne and Mrs. A. Waterworth, and the Officer-in-Charge, Cadet Officer H. Bower.
Leeds Corps Cadet Christmas Party was a great success. Some 180 boys and girls, with their officers and Corps Staff, were entertained, the proceedings commencing with a sumptuous tea. A large Christmas Cake, on which was displayed the Eightpointed Cross, occupied a position of honour. An enjoyable time was experienced by all present, and thanks were extended to Corps Supt. Miss Kirley and her committee for their efforts.
Spen Valley Corps. Asst. Commissioner H. Harrison, supported by County Cadet Officer Mrs. Cumming-Bell and Area Cadet Officers Mrs. Balden and Dr. Eastwood, presided over a meeting of parents
and friends of the East Brierley Nursing Cadet Division, to witness the enrolment of eight new Cadets. Mrs. Cumming-Bell performed the ceremony, and also presented 39 proficiency certificates, 5 medallions, and 2 pendants and labels to successful students and Cadets. In addition, Grand Prior Cadet Badges were presented to Evelyn P. Hobson and Jose M. Bywater. This makes three such badge holders in the Division, and they are the only ones in the S.W. Area of Yorkshire.
On 3rd December, the Weymouth Student Nursing Team, winners of the Senior Nursing Cadet Competitions, gave an abbreviated demonstration of the original test during the afternoon and evening performance of Picture Page. They were assisted by Highbury Ambulance Cadets, who undertook the stretcher drill and transport.
The patient, Mr. Dove, gave such a realistic performance of falling off a ladder, that the announcer had to quickly explain to the viewers that this was only part of the demonstration. The Student Members showed how efficiently and deftly they could cope with an emergency, and they should be congratulated on their prowess.
The Chief Officer Nursing Cadets (Miss Virginia Cunard) gave a running commentary, and later a brief description of the Cadet Movement and what it sets out to do.
To conclude the programme, Joan Gilbert, Editor of Picture Page, had an interview with Cadet Betty Matthews, the first winner of the American Trophy for Gallantry.
For the present series two services complete those arranged by the B.B.C. They are Ist February from the Cathedral, Gloucester, and 7th March, from the Parish Church, St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Both will commence at 7.45 p.m. and finish at 8.25 p.m.; and it is hoped that many Cadet Divisions will arrange to listen to these broadcasts and later hold discussions on them.
The Cadet Movement in Jersey was honoured by having one of its members chosen to represent the Youth of the Island at the tea party given by H.R.H. the Princess Elizabeth and H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on 16th December, at Buckingham Palace.
Miss Margaret Nicolle, of the Jersey Cadet Nursing Division, was the chosen representative, and she travelled by air, accompanying the Bailiff, Sir Alexander Coutanche. This was her first experience of flying, and her first visit to London.
Margaret was met at Northolt by the Chief Officers of Cadets, and Miss Cunard took her to a reception given by Mr. Chuter Ede at the Home Office. A dinner was held at the House of Commons, and after the party at Buckingham Palace, Margaret was taken to see the Royal wedding presents.
Joining the Cadet Movement in 1941, Margaret, who is 17 years of age, stated that her favourite subjects are child welfare, home nursing, first aid, hand sewing, and embroidery.
Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets) welcoming Cadet Margaret Nicolle at the London Airport. Also present is Sir Alexander Coutanche and Mr. G. Guthrie Moir (Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets).(Headquarters: Priory House, Lady Twiston-Davies, presided as Chief Officer, Nursing Cadets, Wales, over 4 meeting of the Cadet Advisory Committee held at Priory House on 10th November, at which an enthusiastic gathering of Cadet Officers represented the Carmarthenshire, Flintshire, Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Aberdare, City of Cardiff, Borough of Merthyr Tydfil, Borough of Newport, Rhondda, and Swansea Centres of the Priory. Two Executive Committees were formed, one for North Wales and one for the south and the matters referred for consideration include the question of Training Courses. A number of Brigade Officers had attended Courses organized by Headquarters and are anxious to reproduce something on the same lines in their own counties. Camping also was among the many matters discussed and while it was thought unlikely that any Brigade camp could be organized this year on a national scale in Wales for reasons which were explained, it was hoped that Corps and Divisions would be considering the question of arranging local camps. The importance of keeping School Teachers informed of local Cadet Units was urged, instances having been quoted of children who had failed to obtain from their Teachers any information on the means of joining First Aid classes. Cadets themselves should be encouraged to interest their schoolmates in St. John activities with a view to their enrolment in the Brigade. On the subject of competitions, it was thought that an interval of not less than one and not more than two months would be the most suitable period between final competitions for Cadets in Wales and the Brigade Finals in London. Special emphasis was laid upon the responsibility of Corps and County Cadet Officers for inducing all Cadet Superintendents to support the official magazine by an order for at least one copy quarterly at Qs. 6d. per annum or 4 copies for 9s. (More recently a concession in price has been announced whereby for bulk orders of 24 or more copies may be obtained at 5s. a dozen.)
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1. Teams of four Senior Ambulance Cadets (one of whom may be an N.C.O.) in possession of a First Aid Certificate.
2, Teams of four Senior Nursing Cadets (one of whom may be an N.C.O.) in possession. of a First Aid and Home Nursing Certificate. Prizes for both competitions - Ist. (3; 2nd. les
N.B. Senior Cadets are those who are 16 to 18 years of age, including those whose birthday falls on or before 31st July. Junior Cadets (those under 16 years of age on July 31st) in the Brigade in the County of Carmarthen are eligible to compete in the following two contests :
1. Teams of four Junior Ambulance Cadets in possession of Preliminary First Aid and Home Nursing Certificates.
2. Teams of four Junior Nursing Cadets in possession. of Preliminary First Aid and Home Nursing Certificates. a All competitions shall consist of two arts as follows :
(1) The team shall be required to treat a supposed disabled person or persons according to instructions handed to them at the time of the competition, and to arrange for transport by stretcher, ambulance or other means to Doctor, Hospital or Home as required.
(2) Each member of the team shall be called upon to submit to a brief viva voce or practical examination.
Stretcher and blankets will be provided. All other equipment to be provided by the competing teams.
There will be no Entrance Fee Entries, which should state names and rank of all members of teams, should be sent to County Officer, T. J. Williams, OStale
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Davies, and the Cadets Chri nee special features of ie ped eee of the occasion was most ae ying to the Officers and Members Senior and Cadet units, who had deeecsd considerable ti ee ime and effort to the
Tredegar Nursing Cadet Cele bration. elas fapon to mark the succenetat ae Guieea Se Cadets in winning the pe es ield in an open competition at ie eae Eisteddfod in two successive eat as held at the Tredegar Ambulance Hine ae 13th November. Lady Cadet : Be rs. B. M. Phillips presided over ane ge gathering which included Asst cee Walter Price, who said that oe coe Centre was proud of the aes ad oe the Officers responsible for ee as ea He congratulated au e insey on her promotion to en Py Area Cadet Officer and felt sure 2 ae ee ok office would prove o Cadet Divisions cepa sere Area. Div. se aes een Woolley presented each ae of the team with a photograph ek 2 the Eisteddfod, a copy bein 8 a also to Mr. Emlyn Phillips A ; PP oa of all his service in training e eam. Miss Kinsey handed prize Nee oy to the Team, viz. Captain Brenda : A nkley, Margaret Sullivan, Hazel Geor, rances Edwards, and Anne Davie oe Presentations were made to Mrs i E
Thomas, ex-Cadet Su pt., and Mrs. een on the occasion of their ches a py ady Div. Supt. Mrs. D. R. Harris aoa e ay ors Supt. Mrs. N. Phillips, who said as d ifficult to describe adequately th eee felt by all for the Been. nd un Soe ee given by the two officers apt. Brenda Munkley expressed a iaa oe the co-operation of her ead ae aS P of Hie Officers. Parents of the nanked the Officers for al ey had done. Reference was ade: eae yee of Cadet Officer Miss Inez Edwards om was sent a m o essage of & ane: g foley ishes for a speedy and complete ee
Jesmond Dene Competition10N. Gr Geen was displayed at the ae Hall on 15th Nover ing ne ee ee for the Teen na ea Ce ee gift of Councillor William ee e, W hich is open to ambulance cadet soe throughout South Wales. Mr. D pieced Tredegar Divisional President, ped e ae was pleased to welcome noe on pees from distances as pee. enfig Hill, Aberdare and Trelewis e judges were Corps Surgeon T it ee and Div. Surgeon T. H. Bryant, ose awards were announced by Cad c MPa ee as follows : 2 _1. Trelewis A., 1514 marks; 2. E Wale oa 1283; 3. Duffryn pa ee Duffryn Amman B. 121; 5. Kenfig Hill, 119); 6, Bargoed 118 toa ee Meh 8. Ebbw Vale B, os port, 74g it Garaais re eh ace
The programme of Competitions arranged by the Commissioner for Carmarthenshire, Mr. D. Cecil Williams, to take place at Llanelly on 21st February affords opportunities for Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Teams from outside the county to compete in the following open contests :
Christmas Bazaar. Dafen Nursing and Nursing Cadet Divisions organized a bazaar in aid of Divisional funds at the Dafen Welfare Pavilion, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion. Lady Supt. Mrs. M. E. Marker introduced Dame Gwendoline Trubshaw, who performed the opening ceremony. Dame Gwendoline was presented with her certificate of appointment as County Cadet Vice President by Lady County Supt. Mrs. M. D. Cave, who made a similar presentation to Mrs. D. Cecil Williams, wife of the Commissioner for Carmarthenshire, who was unavoidably absent, as Lady President of the Llanelly Nursing Division. Within an hour of opening, every article was sold, an amount of £51 being realized. An auction sale, conducted in a highly amusing manner by Lady County Cadet Officer Miss Anita
The trophy and prizes were presented by Mr. D. Morgan thanks to all being expressed (to all who had worked for the Competition) by Div. Supt. F. J. Whitcombe and Cadet Officer T. J. Harding.
The Treharris Division organized in 1947 the first post-war annual contest for the Clee Challenge Cup presented for competition by Cadet Ambulance teams (excluding Treharris). The event attracted no fewer than twelve entries, which were placed by the Judges in the following order of merit: Ist. Tredegar, Qnd., Trelewis A, 3rd., Bargoed, followed by Duffryn Amman A, Trelewis_ 8B, Ebbw Vale, Newport, Aberdare, Waunllwyd, Merthyr Boro, Duffryn Amman B, and Bedlinog.
Cadets Entertained. The Commissioner for Cardiff, Capt. Cc. G, Traherne, inspected a Guard of Honour on his arrival, accompanied by Lady County Supt. Miss G. Richards, at a Social Evening arranged by Lady Cadet Supt. Mrs. M. A. Williams and Cadet Officer D. Jones, for the Dowlais Nursing Cadet Division. After conducting the enrolment of nine new members, the Commissioner presented first aid and home nursing certificates, impressing upon the recipients the importance of loyalty to their Officers. The hymn Hail Sey aol. composed by Wil Ifan was sung in Welsh after which the cadets performed impromptu sketches and dances. A surprise item in the programme was a presentation of Christmas gifts by the cadets to their Officers.
Ambulance Cadets of the Ely and Fairwater Division spent a happy time at a Christmas Party organized by Cadet Supt. W. J. Rumbelow. A number of friends were invited some of whom the Superintendent hopes will be joining the Division. As an added attraction, to newcomers, the programme for this years activities includes 4 weekly Games Evening. Several members have just transferred to the Senior Division. It is most creditable to Mr. Rumbelow that a Messenger for part-time duties at Priory House has been supplied from his unit for many years, a succession of Cadets having given most willing service after school hours entirely voluntarily for many years.
As a wedding present to H.R.H. the Princess Elizabeth, the Cadets of Bexhillon-Sea decided to adopt four infirm old ladies for whom they could undertake such services aS are within their power. One N.C.O. and four Cadets are attached ? to each old lady on whom they call twice a week in order to do the shopping, run any errands, and generally try to bring a little happiness into the lives of these cld folk. Every week some little luxuries are purchased for the old folk who could not afford them. The residents of Bexhill completely agreed with the scheme, and a number have added their contribution. On the Wedding Day, flowers, books, chocolates, and tea were given to these four old ladies, and the four were visited in their homes by the Mayor and Mayoress.
In graciously accepting the gift, H.R.H. the Princess Elizabeth caused the following letter to be sent :
Tam desired by the Princess Elizabeth to thank you for your letter, and to say how much Her Royal Highness appreciates the kind offer which you conveyed from the Bexhill Nursing Cadets to give the Princess a wedding present. Her Royal Highness thinks that your suggestion for a gift a very nice one indeed, and wishes me to express her sincere thanks for your kindness. The letter was signed by the Lady-in-Waiting.
In the November, 1947, issue of the Cadet, it was announced that a space would be set aside for the use of N.C.O.s of Cadet Divisions. In this space would be given hints received from N.C.O:s, and also questions received from them. But neither hints nor questions have been received! Possibly N.C.O.s are a little shy of sending in items, or possibly they have overlooked the fact that space has been offered them. The fact remains that nothing has been received but as we feel that such a Corner might be useful, the offer of a Corner is still open.
For the past two years Cadet John Fisher has been in attendance on an average of seven hours per week and never fails to send a substitute on the rare occasions when it is not possible for him to attend himself.
Cadet John Price (of the Post Office, Islington, London, Cadet Division) was one of the four Flight Sergeants from the A.T.C. chosen to accompany the King s Flight on H.M. South African Tour. He was the only London boy chosen, and he flew some 28,000 miles.
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6-8. No. 4 Region Camping Course (Theoretical), Luton. 12° Gadet Advisory Committee, London. March.
TBC: Youth Broadcast, Guernsey. 12-15. Ashridge Brigade Senior Officers Conference (Cadet Regional Representatives).
20. County/Area Cadet Officers Conference, Drapers Hall, London. April.
2-4. No. 9 Region Officers Training Course, Barford, Warwick.
10-11. Eastern Area, No. District Training Course, Canvey Jsland.
10. Warwickshire Ambulance Officers Meeting, Rugby.
23-25. SiGINaVe O02 Annual Residential Conference, Swanwick, Derbyshire. 24-25. Sussex Officers Course, Hassocks.
30-May 2. No. 4 Region Officers Training Course, Glenham. May.
8-9. Sussex Officers Course, Hassocks. 9, Empire Youth Sunday. 13. Cadet Advisory London.
Betty Matthews, 2 member of the Littlehampton Cadet Nursing Division, has been awarded the Royal Humane Society s Testimonial on Parchment for saving the life of a little boy who was in danger of drowning. Betty, who is 13 years old, went out to the boy and swimming mostly under the water brought him safely ashore, whilst many grown-ups sat on the beach and wondered what was happening. Owing to the effect the sea and strain of the rescue had on her, Betty was compelled to stay in bed for a week.
We offer sincere congratulations to Betty on her magnificent effort; we of the Brigade are very proud of her.
Donald Brown, @ member oi the Banbury Cadet Ambulance Division, successfully rescued a cat from an 80-ft. elm tree, after the Banbury N.F.S. had made two unsuccessful attempts. Donald made a difficult climb unaided, seized the cat from one of the topmost limbs, brought it down as far as possible, and then dropped it 40 ft. into an outstretched planket. Donald, who is 15 years of age, said nothing to his mother about the rescue when he returned home; she learned about it from one of the neighpours.
24-30. Officers Holiday Week, Collington Rise, Bexhill. 28-30. (I) Camping Warrant Training Week-end, Bexhill Camp.
(II) No 4 Region Camping Course (Practical) Astwick Farm, Herts. 299, Wiltshire Cadet Rally.
Committee, June.
4-6. Officers Youth Leadership Course, Collington Rise, Bexhill. 240 Si) JOHINGS DAY. August.
28-29. Buckinghamshire Officers and N.C.O. s Training Course, Seaview Camp, Isle of Wight. September.
24. Cadet Advisory Committee, Palace Hotel, Buxton.
Cadet Senior Officers Conference, Buxton. October.
Cadet Final Competitions, London. (Date to be fixed).
16. CADET DAY. December.
9, Cadet Advisory Committee, London. The above list of Courses remains incomplete. It is hoped to include further dates in the next issue of The St. John Cadet. 90
A different sort of case confronted Cadet Officer A. E. Courtman, of the Tividale Cadet Ambulance Division. Whilst in camp he went for a walk in the woods and came across seven young persons unconscious. He examined the young men and found eyes fixed, face flushed, odour of breath denoting some form of alcoholic poisoning. The young ladies showed the same signs. The camp was nearly three miles away, and so he had to send one youns lady, who had recovered somewhat after treatment, to get assistance and equipment. The evening was getting darker and colder; and so Cadet Officer Courtman, after reviving his patients, kept them on the move towards the camp. After about a mile they showed signs of distress and so a halt was called and there the Cadets, who had run all the way, found him and his patients. Stretchers were improvised with stout branches of trees, jackets, and blankets. It was quite dark and the only light was given by one torch, The camp was reached at midnight and treatment was continued throughout the night until 5 a.m. when the patients were comfortable and fast asleep.
Joan and Jimmy, known to many as the Jay Twins , were beginning to realize that the time they had spent with their Cadet Divisions had not been wasted. Some three years ag0 they had joined the newly-formed St. John Classes for boys and girls as something new to take up. At first, like all other boys and girls, they were keen and enthusiastic. Each practice night saw them present ready to listen to the interesting lecturer and to endeavour to get their bandages as neat and tidy as that shown by the instructor. How they practised! Even at home they got Father to be a patient for them until even he had to call a halt.
In due course they took their examination and both passed with flying colours. Were they proud They certainly were Now at last they had acquired knowledge which they hoped to put into use.
Even now, three years after the event, they look back with pride to the day on which they were enrolled as members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Cadet Movement, when they were privileged to wear the Cadet Uniform for the first time, when they could wear the button-hole badge which displayed to members of the general public the fact that they, the Twins, were qualified to render first aid to those in need. And they looked forward to their first case. Would it be saving a person s life by the application of artificial respiration ? Would it be the arrest of severe hemorrhage ? Would it be the application of splints and bandages for a fractured leg ?. Whatever it might be, they felt they were ready.
Some months went by, however, and no case came their way. They continued to attend the weekly meetings, they continued to practise hard, and to increase their knowledge they both attended classes in home nursing. But would that first case ever come It happened so unexpectedly that they were, for a minute or two, quite unprepared for dite
They were walking along the country lane which runs behind their house, when a large dog came rushing out of a front garden and down went Jimmy. Joan rushed up to assist him to rise but then remembered the training she had ceceiveds) | lua sstill; Jimmy boy she said, let s make sure that nothing serious has happened before you attempt to get up. Jimmy told her that his ankle hurt him and that he could not use it without increasing the pain. Joan quickly felt around the joint and noticed that although there was No wound present there was swelling and the skin around looked as though it might become discoloured. Ah! thought Joan, as she made sure that there were no bones proken, this is a sprain; and she quickly placed the limb in a comfortable position and prevented any further movement. Bandages she had none; but thank goodness she was wearing a scarf. This she folded into a narrow triangular bandage and applied to the injured part. She would have liked to have saturated the scarf with cold water, but this was not possible just then. Fortunately, just as she was tying off the bandage a friend happened to come along and she immediately sent her into the nearby house for some cold water and to ring up Father to come and assist getting home Jimmy the patient.
In a few weeks Jimmy was fully recovered but they both felt that without their training the comsequences of a slight accident might have been much worse.
Then there was the time when Mother scalded her hand just as she was making tea. Whilst Joan endeavoured to pacify Mother, Jimmy quickly ran to the first aid box (which no home should be without) and brought sterilized dressings. Salt was immediately available so a saline solution (one teaspoonful to a pint of warm water) was made in a few seconds. This solution Jimmy poured over the scalded hand and then applied the sterilized dressing which had first been soaked in the saline solution. Of course, Mother wanted some tea, but she was not too keen on the weak brew which the twins served up to her. Also she did not like sugar! The twins calmly informed her that she could drink more tea if it was weak and that helped to replace the fluids of the body which had beer lessened 92
by the scald. Als sug eutaee ree ae ieee and the tea greatly assisted in the treatment of Se ene greed to assist with her recovery. The twins made i Available (Ree g with this case. They did not inquire if medical aid Be octor lived but 400 yards away) but fortunately ein ae did ring him up they were ee ey el mY fumed that it was his half-day. Perhaps they had
There is gre at ac S as: e one s ow. at Si oO be abl 5 g O S1ISt Mm mbers of Ss) famil should accidents occur but it is als reat satisfaction to render assistance to strangers who h as ffe oe fro os ars accident strang' vho have or who are sufferi § trom
The twins have had other interesting cases to deal w and poss b Vasc might be able to give further par ticulars of theiz a tivities iture issues O The Cadet.
hen asked W does e W vhat b o Ww and x f tr 5 Th O la sne Delor ove and WOr or Our countr She proudly answers The St. John The sick and wounded help to free From pain and from sufferiing.
ae asd Ol what she learns to do, Our mottoes For the in Says | First aid and home nursing shor the = me f ee ae g e Service of Mankind
Does the girl in the grey felt hat. eee ge ee
When asked if she enj And so help peace remind joys her task She answers Us of the ha ae Any girl ae felt hat ae When memory noe moe And there is nought to at: We'll be proud of what we ve done Our Cadets will find their home, The Order to uphold.
We love our work, we try to be Of our uniform quite worthy, Does the girl in the grey felt hat.
I love St. John and all its ways, It dates back from the old, old days From the crusades and the war. For Christianity is our aim, We learn to always play tk We learn to do our a. eget: We always try to do the right ee a tight, (Sent in by Hon. Sergt. oes ee of the fight West, Addestone Cad rb Ae g grey felt hat. Division, Surrey.) Pusch y:
