St John Cadet Vol. 3 No. 2 (August 1948)

RHE. si JOUN CADET

THE MAGAZINE OF THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE CADETS

Edited by GEORGE E. CRAFT, O.St.J., F.R.S.A.

AUGUST, 1948 SIXPENCE Vol. 3. No. 2.

FROM THE EDITOR S CHAIR

PRICE

PREPARING FOR o DHE DAV:

16th October, 1948, is THE day in the diary of St. John Cadets; and for the first time in Brigade history Cadets, Ambulance and Nursing, will be flying their flag in every part of the country on that day.

The object of holding a Day is that in every part of the country, on the same day, Cadet activities and the fact that a St. John Cadet Movement does exist, is demonstrated before the general public.

Such an object can be attained in many ways. Locally, special displays, exhibitions, parades can be arranged and where more than one Division is in existence, a combined parade with perhaps an inspection by the Mayor or Chairman of the Council, will make an interesting item.

A number of Divisions have already made arrangements for some special function, but there are others who have not yet attempted to draw up a programme. Unless ALL divisions make the effort, the day will fail; so a special call is made to those who are lagging behind.

One special feature will, it is hoped, be a broadcast during the Children s Hour on Sunday, 17th October. Further details of this will be given in the next issue of The Cadet, which, by the way, will be published on 1st October and not on 1st November.

So to every Cadet and every Member-in-Charge we make an appeal to arrange some interesting and instructive function for Cadet Day, 16th October.

GOOD WORK WELL DONE

From the many interesting reports Holloway went to investigate, and found which have been received, we publish the the boy in a bad state. First he applied following, which clearly show that St. pressure on the artery and sent for a John training is indeed an asset to the doctor; at the same time appealing to knowledge of any boy or girl. the crowd to move away and thus give On May 27, a number of boys were the patient fresh air. he doctor soon playing near a concrete mixer, when one arrived, and the patient was taken off to of them fell against it, receiving a lacer- hospital. It was ascertained that the boy, ated wound above the left eye and in shaking an automatic machine hit the abrasions to the face. Cadet Gordon glass covering, and badly cut the ulnar Hutton (aged 12) of the Whitwell Ambu-* and radial arteries. lance Cadet Division (Northern Ireland Cadet John W. Lawrence, of the Ilford District) who was on the spot, helped the Cadet Ambulance Division, was walking boy to his home, proceeded to clean and along Ilford Broadway and witnessed a dress the wounds, and sent the boy s lady slip offa bus. He at once proceeded sister with a note to the doctor. On to the scene and made it known that he arrival, the doctor complimented highly was a St. John Cadet. The patient comon the efficient manner in which Gordon plained of a grazed right arm; and so had handled the case.

John sent a bystander to a nearby Cadet Bryan Holloway, of the Shirley chemist for some dressings. He covered (No. 1 District) Cadet Ambulance Division, the wound and treated the patient for was on holiday at Broadstairs. About shock; and on the arrival of a policeman 8 p.m. on 25th May he was passing an informed him what he had done for the automatic arcade when a lad approached patient. The policeman left the dressing and told him that there was a boy inthe in position, and congratulated Cadet arcade bleeding badly from the wrist. Lawrence on his good work. oy

HEADQUARTER NOTES

National Cups and Competitions. Many Cadets do not seem clear as to the National Competition in which they can enter. Cadet Headquarters hope to be able to issue a leaflet later this year detailing the Competitions and the dates by which entries have to be received. Until this leaflet is ready, the following gives the dates on which entries have to reach Headquarters, and the Competitions concerned :

1st November. Authors, Music, Chancellor s Essay Prize, and Poetry. Also the U.S. 8th Army Air Force Cup for Gallantry.

30th April_ Drama Cup. lst August (1948 only). Painter s Cup. Conditions and further information on all the above can be obtained from the Chief Cadet Officers, 8 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W. 1.

It is hoped to introduce as an annual feature a special Cadet Christmas Party at St. John s Gate, at which all the various cups will be presented. This year it will be on 18th December.

Buxton. A big response is expected from Cadet Officers from all parts of the country to the Cadet Officers Conference from 24th to 26th September. Delegates will be staying in various hotels in the centre of the town. Meetings will take place in the Town Hall and in the Pavilion. The principal guest speaker is the Hon. Kenneth Younger, Parliamentary Under Secretary.

The Mayor of Buxton Is giving a reception for all officers attending on the 25th at the Palace Hotel, and this function will be followed by a dance. A special Church Parade will be held at the Parish Church on Sunday the 26th.

It is regretted that the cost of a full week-end is rather high, but a Conference on such a large scale is an expensive item. It is anticipated that most guests will not stay more than two nights, and therefore the charge for their accommodation will be proportionately lower.

Foreign Exchange. As reported in the May, 1948, issue of the Cadet, a party of Cadets under Dr. Gladys Danby were entertained by the S.N.C.F. in France during April under the Foreign Exchange Scheme. A second party is going across from 18th to 30th August. Three separate parties of French children are coming to England during July, August, and September, and are being entertained by Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Suffolk, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, and Somerset.

International Youth Conference. This Conference is being held in London from 12th to 19th August, under the auspices of the National Council of Social Service. Delegates are coming from at least 28 countries. The St. John Cadets will be represented on the British delegation. The theme of the Conference is Work and Leisure: Youth opportunities and responsibilities

CADET ACTIVITIES TELEVISED

Important Announcement

The next issue of the ST. JOHN CADET will be published on Ist OCTOBER, 1948 and will be a special CADET DAY number.

Applications for copies should be made as soon as possible to the Publishers at 46-47 Chancery Lane, London, E.C.1. Single copies 7d. post free, 2s. 6d. per year post free, or four copies per issue 9s. post free, Officers-in-Charge are reminded of the special rate for bulk supplies.

On Sunday, 25th July, St. John Cadets were again televised. On this occasion four scenes were depicted. The first was at a camp where a girl received a scalded leg, being treated by ambulance and nursing cadets. The second scene showed an errand boy riding a bicycle from which he fell, sustaining a fractured collar bone and an abrasion of the knee. Scene three was a drowning case; whilst the last scene dealt with treating a patient for concussion, abrasion on the forehead, and a simple fracture of the leg.

Miss Cunard, Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, informed her viewers that in addition to first aid and home nursing, Cadets were encouraged to take up other subjects such as signalling, nature study, swimming, life saving, cooking, handicrafts, and child welfare. She also kept up a running commentary on the work which was being done in the four scenes, and drew attention to what the cadets were doing and why they were doing it.

BESSBOROUGH DRAMA CUP COMPETITION

On Saturday, 22nd May, four Cadet Nursing Divisions and one Cadet Ambulance Division, contfeted at Fairbairn House Boys Club, Plaistow, for the Bessborough Drama Cup, the adjudicator being Miss Ruth Robinson, of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Presiding at the presentation Mr. Guthrie Moir, A/Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, explained that owing to illness The Earl of Bessborough (who was to have presented the Cup to the winning team) was unable to be present and that his daughter, Lady Moyra Browne (Staff Officer to Miss Cunard) had very kindly consented to take his place. As she was the prime mover in this competition, he thought it very fitting that she should do this, on the first occasion of the cup being presented. He then introduced Miss Robinson, who after congratulating all teams on their good work, urged them all to work very hard for next year s competition, when she hoped to see more entries. She gave them useful hints on entrance and exits, movements on the stage, and speech and advised all to spend the first three months of rehearsing in acquiring

acting technique. Concluding with helpful advice and criticism to all teams, she then announced the winning team to be Bridgwater Nursing Cadets, whose play was Hullabaloo by Philip Johnson. A close second was Warwick Town Nursing Cadets who acted Husbands Supplied by Falkland L. Ceverley.

Presenting the Cup, Lady Moyra Brown congratulated all teams.

A vote of thanks to Headquarters was passed on behalf of all Cadets by Cadet Suzanne Morse of the winning team.

Miss Cunard, Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, proposed a vote of thanks to The Earl of Bessborough, Lady Moyra Browne, and to Miss Ruth Robinson. She then thanked the Warden for allowing the Competition to be held at the Boys Club and Mr. Clifford for the use of the Mission Hall, where tea was served. Lastly she had a word of thanks for the two pianists, Acting Cadet Officer Miss Hannah Graylen and Cadet Mary Howell (winner of the Musicians Cup, 1945) for the incidental music given during the intervals.

REGIONAL ACTIVITIES

No. 3 Region. The first Regional Cadet Officers Conference took place at Nottingham on 12th and 13th June, when some 70 officers from the five counties attended.

County Cadet Officer Mrs. H. Vigrass (Nottinghamshire) presided at the opening session, and welcomed Mr. G. Guthrie Moir, Acting Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, who set out the objects of the Movement and what it was hoped to do in the future. His talk gave much encouragement to the officers present, who appreciated the Chief Officer s first visit to Nottingham. Miss M. R. Botwood (County Cadet Officer, Suffolk) addressed the gathering on Camping , discussing the many little items which go to make up a good and enjoyable camp. A discussion group period then ensued. The subjects under discussion were (1) Student Divisions have bridged the Gap and (2) Under 11 s. Both these subjects brought forth a diversity of opinions.

The last talk on the first day was given by Mr. K. A. Baird (Assistant Director of Education, City of Nottingham). His presence was all the more appreciated when it was known that he had left the Test match ground to attend the conference. Mr. Baird spoke of the dangers of half educating people, and referred to the experiment which was now taking place under the Butler Education Act.

County Officer Dr. J. Cohen (Nottingham) opened the Sunday session with a talk on Competitions ; this being followed by Mr. G. E. Craft (Press Relations Officer) on Publicity. County Cadet Officer J. Billington (County of Birmingham) then gave a talk on Training and Selection of Officers putting forward some very practical suggestions. Prior to the summing up by Dr. Cohen, a general discussion was held on Cadet Day, 16th October, 1948 , from which it was noted that some divisions had already made tentative plans for activities on that day.

No. 4 Region. Both Chief Officers of Cadets (Mr. G. Guthrie Moir and Miss Cunard) attended the No. 4 Regional Conference for officers and potential officers of Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions, which was held at Glemham Hall, thanks to the kindness of Lady Blanche Cobbold, who has offered her home for such conferences every year since 1943. Miss Cunard in her talk expressed her satisfaction in the growth of the course since 1943, when only Suffolk attended. Now Regional representatives from four counties attended. Lecturers, in addition to the Chief Officers, included

County Cadet Officer Mrs. Vigrass (Notts), County Cadet Officer Dr. Billington (Birmingham), County Vice-President Miss Webber, County Nursing Officer Miss Miller, Mrs. G. Shaw (Staff Officer to Chief Officer Nursing Cadets), the Rev. G. N. Tattersall, and Mrs. Gerrity. County Supt. Miss Parker summed up the Conference. Each day closed with Compline in the beautiful little Parish Church ofGlemham.

No. 12 Region. At the Regional Final Competitions, Southwick gained first place in the Senior Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Competitions, whilst South Ashford gained the Junior Ambulance and Herne Bay the Junior Nursing competitions. A new name will therefore have to be added at the National Cadet Finals as Horsham, winners of the Senior event last year, did not compete.

1948 DIARY OF EVENTS

August

7. Arrival of second party of French children.

10. West Riding County Camp, Bridlington.

12-19. International Youth Conference, Church House, Westminster.

15. I.Y.C. visit to St. John Cadet Camp, Bexhill.

18. English party of Cadets goes to France.

Cheshire County Camp.

21. Arrival of third party of French children.

28. Buckingham County Camp. September.

1. Return of English party from France.

5. Arrival of S.N.C.F. Inspecting Party at Taunton.

24-26. Cadet Senior Officers Conference, Buxton.

25, Final Cadet Competitions, Priory for Wales, City Hall, Cardiff.

27. Cadet Advisory Committee.

October

2. Priory for Wales Cadet Officers Training Conference, Cardiff.

9. No. 4 Region Cadet Final Competitions, Colchester.

13, Birmingham County Cadet Rally. 16. CADET DAY. 22. Cadet Final Competition, Central Hall, London. 30

CADET DAY ¥

By the A/Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets.

Our first National Cadet Day is as you know being held on October 16th. A special number of The Cadet will appear on Ist October, a month earlier than usual, and Cadet Divisions may want to make use of the Magazine as the best way of giving interested recruits a picture of what is going on in our Movement in different parts of the country. Bulk orders for this special number should be placed in good time with the Editor. The B.B.C. are hoping to assist us by putting on a special feature programme in the Childrens Hour on 17th October. Do try to get everyone you know to listen to this particular programme. The exact time will appear in the Brigade Circular and in the October number of The Cadet.

We have been thrilled at Headquarters to hear of the many exciting events planned for this day in different parts of the country. Some counties are staging an entire recruiting week of which Cadet Day will be the culminating point. The more highly populated counties with their better communications seem to be going in for events on a county or area basis while the rural counties are concentrating more on the divisional aspect of recruiting. But, whatever is being organized, we can feel confident that on 16th October in every. part of. the country from the Channel Islands and Wales to Northern Ireland, the Cadet Movement will be well to the fore and I hope we shall as a result reap a rich harvest of new Divisions in 1949. The-fact that the National Final Competitions are following a week later will help to keep our movement in the public mind.

One thing we must do, which we sometimes leave undone, and that is to ensure

that at every recruiting function, whatever the occasion, full facilities are available in the shape of a special information kiosk or table so that interested spectators who may be moved by the occasion to offer themselves for service, either as Cadets or prospective Leaders, shall not go away without detailed information and their names and addresses having been taken.

You will understand with so many functions going on in different parts of the country it is impossible for Headquarters this year to provide enough literature, posters, and pamphlets to satisfy every one s demands to the full. That is where the Cadets themselves come in. There is the new Painters Cup which is offered this year for the best recruiting Poster in connection with Cadet Day. I hope there will have been sufficient entries for this for home-made posters of a high standard to be available in every Division. The winning entry, if it is up to standard, will be reproduced and, we hope, be available to counties from the Stores Department in time for Cadet Day. We suffer in the Cadet Movement from a lack of really first-rate publicity material, designed to attract young people. If Cadet Day becomes, as we hope, an annual event, it will make a peg on which to hang our publicity in the future and will have the effect of making a greater variety of suitable pamphlets and posters available. hope all counties will send to Headquarters the fullest reports as to the success of Cadet Day. My earnest hope is that the resulting recruiting figures for Ambulance Cadets will far exceed those of our esteemed colleagues the Nursing Cadets

EIGHTS TO ELEVENS

The official admission into the Cadet Movement of the 8-11 age group has met with widely differing responses from county to county. The attitude adopted varies from enthusiastic sponsoring of the idea in Leicestershire, where special County First Aid Competitions for the youngsters have already been held, to outspoken criticism elsewhere of a measure which seems to put still more work on to the shoulders of the already over-worked Cadet Officers and, it is argued, may also have the effect of putting off more useful older recruits, because they do not want to associate themselves with a kids organization .

The point of course is that Brigade Circular 4/48 (d) was simply a regulariza-

tion of what was already in fact taking place in many Divisions. Every inspecting Officer has had the experience at one time or another of inquiring doubtfully the age of some diminutive stalwart in the rear ranks and felt himself unable to question the unwinking reply in as deep a voice as could be mustered 11 Sir when all the evidence pointed to 8 or 9 being nearer the truth.

The last thing anyone wants to do is to put off the older Cadets. But it is clear that in many districts there is a very real demand for some kind of training for the 8-lls. These younger children see their older brothers and sisters already members of Cadet Divisions and want to belong themselves. If they are told they will

hears to wait 3 years, which seems a lifetime at the age of 8, they naturally lose interest and join something else.

But clearly the 11-17s are the most important group and 8-11s can only be introduced when their presence will not interfere in any way with the work of the Division. That means that the Cadet Superintendent must have some additional adult help. Generally speaking it is likely that more women than men will be interested in this particular group and it may often be that an Ambulance Cadet 8-11 Section will be run by a Nursing Officer or Member.

A pamphlet of suggestions as to subjects to be undertaken is available from Headquarters. Already there has been a great demand for these hints and they offer quite a helpful guide to anyone who is contemplating the introduction of the 8-11 group but is uncertain as to what it will involve.

The accent has always been set on not upsetting older Cadets. At the same time the point must be made that it is not worth having 8 11s unless there is a real determination to teach them something

useful. It must also be remembered that a boy or girl of 8 will have to have his or her interest maintained for three full years before they can attain to the coveted glamour of the full uniform. So the work must be both interesting and entertaining for them.

As already mentioned the Leicestershire Cadets organized Divisional and County Competitions for these youngsters. The final rounds were based on the application of slings and simple dressings, the use of the triangular bandage, knowledge of the Code of Chivalry and deportment. County Supt. Mrs. Folwell commented on the quality of the work and the smartness of the youngsters.

Headquarters are particularly anxious to be able to gauge the response to the introduction of this new group. Cadet Superintendents are asked to ensure that the total numbers are included on the front page of BFC/1 s, and it would be a great help if Cadet Officers who institute 8-11 Sections could notify Headquarters, through the usual channels, of their inception.

NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES

BERKSHIRE

Earley. In connection with the first anniversary of the Nursing Cadet Division, members attended a service conducted by the Rev. R. J. Cook at St. Nicholas Church, A birthday party was held later. Theale. Members of the Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions took part in the annual St. John week displays. The Reading Town A Ambulance Cadet Band rendered selections; and the evening ended with a camp fire sing-song.

BIRMINGHAM

2nd and Denis Shipwright Cup, Lanner; 3rd, Camborne.

Nursing: 1st and Shield, Truro; 2nd, Egloskerry; 3rd, Bodmin.

The Mayoress of Bodmin (Mrs. W. Bound) presented awards to the Nursing Cadets, whilst the Deputy Mayor (Mr. H. G. Kinsman) presented the Ambulance awards.

GLOUCESTER

This Division gained the Efficiency Cup for the County of Sussex and at the County Competitions the Mayoress of Brighton presented it to Cadet Sergt. R. Brown. The Division also gained second place in the Junior Ambulance First Aid Competition.

During the months April to June, many interesting events have been held by the Division. These include an enrolment of 13 new members by Area Cadet Officer

AMBULANCE DIVISION

O. Lake, who also presented proficiency Badges to ten members, the re-examination, an N.C.O s examination as a result of which G. W. Petitt, D. Coles, and B. Reynolds have been recommended for Corporals, and attended the County Review at Bexhill.

Cadet Supt. R. Morris is in charge of the Division and has Cadet Officer C. G. Butler and P.T. Instructor C. H. Gregory as his able assistants.

,Brigade Headquarters.

Nursing Cadet Corps A held a successful Musical and Drama evening at The Nursing Cadet Choir made its first public appearance.

A Cadet Officer has received the following unsolicited tribute from a school caretaker: have decided to waive all fees due to myself as caretaker for the year 1948 for the Sunday Class of the Cadets of the S.J.A.B., providing that the same discipline and good order is maintained as hitherto.

A/County Commissioner W. E. Ballard presented awards at the Ambulance County Final Competition when G.E.C. (Witton) and L.M.S. (New Street) won the the senior and junior competitions respectively. County Cadet Officer Dr. Billington, assisted by Corps Supt. Beckwith, organized the competitions.

The First Aid Quiz League (quizmaster County Cadet Officer Dr. Billington) proved very popular in the Ambulance Cadet Corps. The cup was won by G.E.C. (Witton).

Bishop Bright presided at a display given by the St. Hubert s Warley Nursing Division, and presented awards. First aid, home nursing, Child Welfare, Signalling, and P.T. were demonstrated.

BRISTOL

County Cadet Officers M. R. Fair and Mrs. M. C. Creech conducted a double enrolment ceremony at Kingswood this being the first such function in the county. Asst. Commissioner G. J. Creech presided and introduced the Enrolment Officers. Mrs. Creech presented the Mary Creech Challenge Cup to the Kingswood Nursing Cadet Division, whose team had gained the trophy in the first year it was presented.

CORNWALL

The final of the County Cadet Competitions were held at Bodmin with the following results :

Ambulance: 1st and shield, Bodmin;

The annual County Nursing Cadet Competitions were held at Cheltenham on 12th June and were organized by County Cadet Officer Miss D. M. Trimmer, assisted by Area Cadet Officers.

The result was a win for Cheltenham No. 2 (Leckhampton) Nursing Division, who received the Gwynne-Evans Shield from County Cadet Vice-President Lady Gwynne-Evans. Coleford gained second place and Blakeney third. Miss Trimmer presented the Best Nursing Cadet of the Year (1947) Cup to Cadet Margaret Dymock (Cheltenham Central); whilst County Commissioner Dr. Barrett Cardew, who presided, presented the Bledisloe Shield to the Cheltenham Town Ambulance Cadet Division, winners of the Cheltenham Area competition.

Cheltenham No. 2 Nursing Cadet team, winners of the County Competitions. Cadet Margaret Dymock (Cheltenham Central), standing on the right, received the cup for the Best Nursing Cadet for the Year 1947.

BOGNOR REGIS CADET

(Photograph by L alouette, Bognor Regis.)

Conference. Some 30 Officers, representing Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions within the County, met at the headquarters of the St. John Council in the County, Cheltenham, for a conference. Greetings were conveyed to the meeting from the Chief Officers of Cadets by County Cadet Officer Dr. Billington (Birmingham), who gave an interesting talk on Visual Aids in the Instruction of Cadets , and Mrs. Shaw (Staff Officer), whose talk on Programme Planning, Publicity, and the MRecruitment of Officers was much appreciated. Other speakers included County Surgeon Sadler (Competition Work), Major McIver, Secretary to the St. John Council in Gloucestershire (The Work of the Council), and Area Cadet Officers R. Hawkins and Miss Wiggins (Cadet Uniforms). County Commissioner Dr. Barret Cardew presided County Cadet Officer Miss Trimmer arranging the Conference.

HERTFORD

Letchworth Ambulance Division gained all the awards at the County Ambulance Cadet Competitions. The Junior team won the Pettengell Cup, whilst the senior team were awarded the Savage Cup. Cadet L. Smithers (Letchworth) gained the Warner Cup in the senior Individual Competition and Cadet T. E. Ison the Douglas Cup in the Junior Individual section. County Staff Officer E. Keightley presented the prizes, and also the Beaumont Shield, awarded the division gaining the highest percentage of proficiency certificates during the year, to Ware, who gained the award for the second year in succession. County Cadet Officer G. Henderson-Smith was responsible for the arrangements.

KENT

Ashford. Five Cadets of the Ashford (Town) Nursing Cadet Division were

recently presented with Grand Prior Cadet Badges by Commissioner Day. The recipients were Sergts. G. Fry and J. Funnell, Corpls. W. Bowden and P. Fry, and Cadet M. Willis. The latter also received the Shield for the best all round Cadet for 1947. Cadet Supt. Mrs. H. Brenchley received a gift of jewellery from the Cadets. Those present included County Cadet Officer Miss Curzon-Smith and Corps Supt. G. Hayward. The Division gained a total of 142 certificates during 1947.

LEICESTER

Leicester. The Leicester Nursing Cadet Division, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, can be proud of the results which have attended their efforts during its existence. Since the commencement of the Division, 694 members have passed through its ranks, 19 have taken the general training, and six of these are S.R.N., one is training for a doctor, and 17 have joined the adult division. They were the first Division to have its own Nursing Officer, Nurse Watson, herself once a Cadet in the Division. At the birthday celebrations, County Commissioner G. F. Browne and Cadet Supt. Miss D. N. Poole cut the cake and a book token was presented to Dr. L. D. Porteous, who, owing to pressure of work, is retiring from the position of Divisional Surgeon, which he has held for many years. Area, Officer Miss E. W. Sansome, who assisted the late Miss Edith Greasley to run the Division in 1929.

Earl Shilton. A variety concert was given by the Ambulance and Nursing Cadets in aid of Headquarters Funds. County Cadet Officer E. Heywood Smith compered the show, which was most successful. The South Wigston Nursing Cadet team (winners of the National Bedmaking Trophy) gave a display; whilst Nursing Cadets gave a comedy in one act,

World Without Men, which gained them a place in the Youth Drama Festival.

Arthur Faire Nursing Cadets held a Parents Evening recently, during which Cadet Officer Miss Wollaston carried out an enrolment ceremony. -Those present included County Supt. Miss E. Folwell, Area Officer Miss Sansome, and some 50 parents and friends.

LINCOLN

Sleaford. Cadet units comprising 52 boys and 22 girls, formed in January this year in Sleaford, attended an enrolment ceremony at which County Commissioner Capt G. B, Armstrong and County Supt. Mrs. Epton, were the enrolling officers. Headed by the Sleaford and District Band, the parade marched from the Cricket Field to the Secondary Modern School, where President Major J. S. Gasson, Councillor S. S. Williams (Chairman U.D.C.), Mr. E. J. Blow (Clerk, Kesteven County Council), Dr. T. W. P. Golby (Director of Education for Kesteven), and others, were present. Stamford. For the second successive year, Cadet Winifred M. Hill gained the Appleby Cup in the competition open to Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of Stamford. The Matron of Stamford Infirmary (Miss M. C. Coyne) presented the trophy. Cadet Dorothy Hudson and Cadet Gerald Hodgkin occupied second and third place respectively.

LONDON

Eastern Area. The second annual concert by Nursing Cadets of the Area, under Cadet Area Officer Miss Parrott, was held at Ilford. An excellent variety programme, including choirs, sketches, mime, dancing, elocution, etc., was given before Commissioner Major A. C. White Knox, District Supt. Miss Workman, Asst. Commissioner Dr. Abraham, Area Staff Officers, and others.

Ambulance Cadets presented a display at East Ham. The Commissioner, Major A. C. White Knox, inspected the members present, and this was followed by a varied programme of demonstrations, including a tableau showing the origination of the Cadet Movement. The Commissioner expressed his delight at the demonstrations. Those present included Asst. Commissioner Dr. Abrahams and members of his staff.

chairmen. The lectures included Faking of Injuries, etc. (given by Mr. E. C. Claxton, of Casualties Union), Organization of Programmes for Cadet Meetings, by Miss Cunard, who also spoke on Cooperation , Physical Recreation by Mr. Richardson of the Central Council for Physical Recreation, Competition Training by Dr. Thomson, Youth Service by Mr. F. Hodgson, Youth Organizer for Essex Education Committee, and Mental Health by Mr. E. S. Jenkins, Child Welfare Officer for Ilford.

Southern Area. The 12th annual competition for the J. M. Davies Cup took place at Mitcham, where 18 teams of Ambulance Cadets from all parts of London competed. The teams were divided into three sections and the winners of each entered the final round, which was judged by County Surgeon Newton Hudson. Orpington was placed first, being followed by Mitcham and Islington. Following the presentation by Dr. Newton Hudson, games and a social evening was held.

NORFOLK

Attleborough. The No. 3 Area Cadet Sports day was held at Attleborough and was well attended. Arrangements were made by Mrs. E. Harper (Great Ellingham).

Swaffham. Hammond Grammar School Ground was the venue of the Swaffham Area Cadet Sports. Arrangements were in the hands of local officers, whilst Area Cadet Supt. H. F. Cocker welcomed visiting Divisions. Necton gained first in the girls events and Shipham in the boys events.

Fakenham. Owing to unfavourable weather some of the events had to be cancelled at the Fakenham Area Cadet Sports. Rudham gained first place in the team events. Cadet Corps Supt. W. J. Beck organized the sports and he was thanked by Asst. Commissioner C. B. Andrews.

NOTTINGHAM

The final County Nursing Cadet Competitions were held on 29th May, when County Vice-President Lady Anne Cavendish-Bentinck was among those present.

Pleasley Colliery Cadet Nursing Division, winners of the County of Nottingham Senior and Junior Cadet Competitions.

The first residential conference of Ambulance and Nursing Cadet officers was held at Canvey Island. Those present included the Chief Officers of Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir and Miss Cunard, Asst. Brigade Secretary J. S. Hannam, County Surgeon S. Margaret Thomson, and other officers. Area Cadet Officers H. F. Mulligan and Miss Parrott acted as joint

Pleasley gained first place in the senior event, with Nottingham second. Pleasley were also placed first in the junior event, and awarded the May Vigrass Shield. Miss Glen Bott presented the prizes, and was herself presented with a bouquet. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Vigrass organized the competition. County Cadet Vice-President Mrs. J. Lindsay-Wood was also present.

Visit to London. A contingent of

Ambulance Cadets from the Midland Sub Area visited London recently, where they were shown over the Museum of the Order at St. John s Gate. They wish to place on record their appreciation to the guide. Other places of interest were visited. Cadet Supt. Fletcher, of the Hammersmith Ambulance Division, acted as host, and a reciprocal visit by a contingent from Hammersmith is awaited with interest.

NORTHAMPTON

County Commissioner Dr. Eric Shaw arranged for the annual inspections this year to be held in Corps. At these Cadet personnel were present. At Wellingborough, Cadet June Brawn received the Grand Prior s Badge from the Commissioner.

At the Peterborough inspection, County President the Marchioness of Exeter presented Grand Prior Cadet Badges to Cadets Jeanne Simms and Shirley Green, whilst at the Kettering inspection County Vice-President Mrs. G. R. D. Shaw was present.

The final inspection was at Northampton, when County Commissioner presented a Grand Prior s Badge to Cadet Sylvia Parks.

County Cadets will be camping at Scottow Hall, Norwich, by kind invitation from Colonel and Mrs. G. R. D. Shaw, and the Cadets are looking forward to entertaining ten French children at this camp.

Northampton. On the occasion of Youth Sunday, Nursing Cadets of the Corps, under Corps Supt. Mrs. E. E. Carpenter and Cadct Officers Mrs. P. Wright and Miss I. Checkley attended divine service with other Youth Organizations. For the first time in history the Cadet Colours were carried.

PLYMOUTH

Wembury. Kecently members of the Wembury Cadet Nursing Division were entertained to dinner by their Division President, Mrs. E. Walker.

County Sports. These were held at Plymouth on 19th June, and despite inclement weather the full programme was carried out. County Cadet Officers G. S. Thompson and Mrs. E. M. Wood supervised the arrangements. Cadet A. C. Bourne (Sutton High School Division) gained the boy s individual prize and Cadet Y. Maloney (St. Michael s) the girl s. The Ambulance Inter-Divisional Shield was won by Sutton High School Division and the Nursing Inter-Divisional Shield by St. Michael s. County Officer Mrs. Modley presented the prizes. Those present included the County Commissioner and Mrs. Prance, Asst. Commissioner G. Thomson, and other members of the County Staff, and Mrs. Johnstone (Plymouth Education Department).

Competitions. The County Cadet Competitions were held in Plymouth, with the result that Public Central School, followed by Wembury, gained the Ambulance Dale Gold Medal , and Sherwell, followed by St. Boniface, the Nursing Davey Cup . County Cadet Officers

Thompson and Mrs. Wood organized the event, whilst the prizes were presented by County Cadet President the Countess of Mount Edgcumbe. County Commissioner C. S. C. Prance presided.

SOMERSET

At the annual County Competitions, Minehead Ambulance and Nursing Cadets were most successful, winning the Junior Ambulance and Nursing tests and the Senior Ambulance contest. To celebrate this triple win, Cadet Supt. W. E. Pring and Mrs. Pring invited members of the

teams, together with parents and members of the Adult Division, to a celebration, at which the cups were christened in lemonade. Mr. A. H. Edwards (Chairman of the Minehead U.D.C.) publicly announced the results when meeting the teams on their arrival home.

WARWICK

At a short training course for Ambulance Cadet Officers, held recently in Coventry, Asst. Commissioner G. J. Fowler, on behalf of the Ambulance Cadet Staff, presented an electric clock, suitably inscribed, to Mr. W. W. Goddard, who recently transferred to the Brigade Reserve after 34 years service. Mr. Goddard had been Superintendent of the City of Coventry Ambulance Cadet Division since its formation nearly 23 years ago.

The competition for the best Individual Cadet for the year 1947 was won by Cadet Sergt. S. Jeffs, of Wyken and District, who gained the senior event, and Cadet A. D. Newall, of Radford (Coventry), who gained the junior event. for the second year in succession.

WILTSHIRE

Over 450 Cadets, representatives from 23 Divisions, paraded at Chippenham for a rally which was opened with an inspection by the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir. The Deputy Mayor (Ald. P. Ryan) welcomed the Cadets to Chippenham on behalf of the Mayor and Council. He had followed the work of the Cadet Movement with great interest and felt the Brigade was to be congratulated on their enterprise, and the training given to the Cadet which would be of inestimable value to them in later life. Mr. Guthrie Moir, who expressed his

pleasure at being present at such a gathering, presented the County Cup to Swindon No. Nursing Cadets, winners for the third year in succession, the County First Aid Trophy to Westbury Ambulance Cadets, the Laurence Trophy for the best Division to Chippenham Nursing Cadets, the Hall Cup, for the best individual entry, to Cadet Norah Cottle (Wroughton), and special prizes. He also presented a Grand Prior s Badge to Cadet Beryl Morse, of Swindon, the youngest cadet in the county to obtain this award.

County Commissioner A. R. Towerzey thanked the Deputy Mayor for his welcome; whilst County Vice-President Lady Fuller thanked Mr. Guthrie Moir and asked him to convey best wishes from Wiltshire to Miss Cunard.

YORKSHIRE

The S.W. Area competitions for Junior Nursing teams were held at Huddersfield when Dewsbury gained first place. This team represented the Region in the National Finals. Batley were placed second, with Mirfield third. All these teams were from the Dewbsury and District Corps. County Commissioner H, L. Thornton presided at the function, whilst Asst. Commissioner H. Harrison announced the results. Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Balden extended thanks to the judges.

Dewsbury. On 25th May, Vice-President Councillor W. H. Hooper presided at a presentation ceremony. The Mayor (Councillor W. West), before presenting 14 cadets with service chevrons, expressed appreciation of the work the cadets were doing. Mr. W. H. Knight presented the Division with a cup for first aid, which Supt. H. Bower asked him to present to

Guildford No. Nursing Team, winners of the Surrey Junior Competitions.

Minehead Ambulance and Nursing Ambulance and Junior Ambulance and Nursing Competitions of the County of Somerset.

Cadet Teams, winners of the Senior

this year s winner, Cadet E. Musgrave.

Mr. T. Jackson also presented a cup T. Jackson Efficiency Cup which would be awarded to the best all-round cadet each year. Cadet Supt. Bower thanked both donors for their gifts.

Rayvensthorpe. The Mayor of Dewsbury (Councillor W. West) recently presented a cup to be awarded annually to the most efficient cadet of the Ravensthorpe Nursing Division. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Cumming Bell thanked the Mayor and received the cup on behalf of the Division. The Ambulance Cadets also received a cup from Mrs. Brown in honour of her husband, the late Amb. Officer O.

Brown. This was accepted by A/Cadet Officer E. Hemingway. Warrants of appointment were presented to Nursing Cadet Officers Miss M. L. Brooks and Mrs. S. A. Brown, by Asst. Commissioner H. Harrison. An enrolment ceremony was carried out by Area Cadet Officer Dr. G, H. Eastwood.

Hull. The annual senior cadet competitions were judged by Dr. Fullerton, who placed Kingston first, who thus gained the St. John of Jerusalem Cup. The individual test was set by Nurse Nicholson with the result that Benita Pottage gained first place, and the Lady Atkinson Cup. Mrs. R. C. Moore presented the trophies.

FRACTURES

By Grorrrey R. Axon, A.L.A. (Sergeant, S.J.A.B.)

The Superintendent called the Division together one practice evening saying, Suppose we doa little theoretical work for a change. Have you anything to suggest? There was no reply so the Super said, Well then let us deal, to-night, with Fractures, just to see how much we know about them. The Super looked round the unit and, fixing his eye on the Sergeant, said, Now, Sergeant, tell us what a fracture is.

The Sergeant cleared his throat, and began, A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone.

Good, said the Super. Can anyone tell me the difference between a fracture and a broken bone? We burst out laughing, but the Super exclaimed, I asked you that question, as there is a popular belief that there is a difference. But there is no difference exclaimed several voices at once.

Good, now that we have got that clear, continued the Super, How may a fracture be caused You, Corporal, just tell us one way.

By direct violence, replied the Corporal, by that I mean that the fracture is at the site of the blow.

True, said the Super. Now, Staff, another cause if you will.

By indirect action, replied the Staff Sergeant, in which the fracture is away from the site of the blow, as instance, when a man falls' heavily on his feet and he suffers a fracture of the base of the skull.

Can any of you give another example of indirect fracture? asked the Super.

Yes, replied the Senior Private, a man with the Long Service Medal and two bars over twenty-five years service in the Brigade. Yes, he replied, a fellow falls heavily on his outstretched hand and he fractures his clavicle.

Good, rejoined the Super. Now we know what a fracture is, and how it may be caused.

But there is another cause, interrupted the Storekeeper.

T am glad you have remembered another, responded the Super. And what is it?

By muscular action, replied the Storekeeper, in which the muscles, by sudden contraction, rend a bone into two pieces, as when a footballer kicks at a football which is not there, and the violence causes a fracture of the patella.

Now, summarized the Super, we know what a fracture is, and we know how a fracture may be caused, but can anyone tell me how fractures may be classified He looked round the members, several appeared to have the answer, so he called on a Private who was wearing a single service stripe, just a three year stripling.

Yes, he replied, I should say that there are two types of fracture, one, according to the type of injury to the bone itself, and two, according to the condition of the tissues adjacent to the fracture.

Good, said the Super in approval, now who can amplify this, shall we take the first one mentioned that of the injury to the bone itself ?

TI think I can answer that, said the Honorary Sergeant, whose duties, to tell the truth, often deal with subjects other than first aid. There is the comminuted fracture, where the bone is broken into several pieces, then there is the Greenstick, where the bone is only partially broken through, and there is the Impacted fracture, which is where one-half is driven into the other.

Right, interrupted the Super, the Secretary mentioned Greenstick. Can

anybody tell us who usually has a Greenstick fracture and why

Yes, replied the Ambulance Officer, who had only just entered the room, children usually suffer from Greenstick fractures, because of the softer state of the bony tissues, and so they may bend without breaking completely through, just as a green stick will do when bent.

And the Impacted fracture, anything special about that asked the Super.

Yes, replied the Corporal, usually the sign of unnatural mobility is absent, as one bone being driven into the other still continues rigidly in the same line as before the injury.

We are getting on very well, said the Super. Let us see what we know of the state of the tissues adjacent to the bone. What can you tell? turning to the Transport Driver.

T should say that there are three types of injury to the surrounding tissues, there is the Simple fracture, which, as its name implies, the bone is just a simple straightforward break, with little or no injury to the surrounding tissues. Then there is the Compound fracture, where the bone is broken and the adjacent tissue and skin are torn or punctured with considerable risk of infection because the skin is broken and so allows foreign bodies to enter and may cause serious infection. This skin break can be caused either by entry from outside, as in a bullet wound, or from inside, by the end of the broken bone forcing itself through the tissues and the skin.

And what is the third type Anyone know what it is? asked the Super.

Yes, I think I do, said one of the Privates, it is the Complicated fracture, which is a fracture and with complications in which some internal organ is injured, such as the brain, lung, spinal cord, or some large and important blood vessel.

Good, we are getting on very well indeed, said the Super. In the little black book there is something about a Simple fracture becoming Compound or Complicated. How can this happen

Careless movement, said the Sergeant, can be a very ready cause of complicating fractures, such complications can be caused by the patient himself, or by carelessness or ignorance on the part of anyone rendering first aid.

Which I hope, said the Super, will never happen to one in this Division. Then, continuing, the Super said, Now we know what a fracture is, how it is caused, and something about what we must not do, now let us see if we know what to look for when examining a case of suspected fracture. What can you tell us we must look for, Corporal

There are a number of points which would confirm our suspicions, or otherwise, of a fracture, said the Corporal.

First, there will be a pain at the seat of the fracture, and the loss of power in the affected limb should be fairly obvious. Then there will be, probably, a certain amount of irregularity and if near the bone, the irregularity can be felt when the fingers are passed lightly over the area where the patient complains of pain. There will also be swelling about the site of the fracture, and there may be unnatural mobility and also crepitus.

Good, interrupted the Super, you have mentioned them all, but can anybody tell us what special rules there are about the last two signs mentioned by the Corporal

Yes, replied the Secretary, only a doctor should seek for unnatural mobility and crepitus, and besides, Greenstick and Impacted fractures cannot have these two signs, and if they were sought for by the layman, considerable additional damage may result.

True, acquiesced the Super, but what about swelling, what is there about that 4

Swelling, replied the L.S. Medallist, may make it almost impossible to recognize the other signs of a fracture, and there is danger in failing to give the correct treatment, and so do more harm than good.

«« And the rule is? asked the Super.

Always, when in doubt, continued the L.S.M., treat for a fracture, and the doctor, later, will congratulate the patient on his having been fortunate in his selection of a First Aider.

Tsn t there another sign? asked one of the G.C. stripers, the one where there is deformity, in which the limb is found in an unnatural position, and is misshapen at the seat of the fracture.

Yes, that is so, said the Super, but can anybody tell me what happens when there is shortening of the limb

Shortening of the limb, said the Staff Sergeant, is caused through the muscles contracting and pulling the broken ends alongside or past each other, thereby causing the shortening.

Good, replied the Super, I think we have considered all the points, though there are a number of other signs that can help to a correct diagnosis, such as the patient or bystanders, may have heard the snap of the bone, or may be able to tell how the accident happened or the clothing or skin may bear marks of violence, such as tyre marks. All these would help. And now I think we may call it a day.

And with that the class broke up.

THE SIGNAL

By Cadet Dororuy Corrin, Neston Cadet Nursing Division (This story gained thivd place in the 1947 Author's Cup Competition)

Joe Carter slammed the door of his house behind him and advanced down the garden path. Another slam, he was outside the gate; swinging his lunch tin in one hand, he ambled up the road. The neighbours:said they could set their clocks by Joe, certainly they could tell his frame of mind by the way in which he closed the door. This morning he seemed fed up with everyone and everything. His mood was in no way improved by the cheery greeting given him by the old newsvendor.

Morning, Joe, got anything on Playboy for the two-thirty

No, I ve no money to waste on fancy horses, it s a mug s game.

With that Joe took his Daily Mirror and walked on. The newsvendor muttered, Crikey, what s biting im ? and then, Paper, read all abaht it, and dismissed Joe from his thoughts.

Meanwhile Joe was crossing the bridge, where a group of schoolboys were waiting with notebooks to take the number of the 8.35. They greeted Joe as an old ally, but received a surly, You'll be late if you don t soon hop it.

However, before they could wonder at Joe s manner, a puff of smoke appeared from the tunnel, and they gave their attention to that. The level crossing gates were closed, as Joe entered the yard and clocked in . He then made his way to the signal box, encountering half-way the night signalman coming off duty.

Morning Joe, Dave s there, so I came away, 8.35 just due.

What the h d you mean by leaving that nipper there, blazed Joe.

But he s capable, and anyway the signal s down already, so he can t do any harm, said the puzzled Bill.

Well, tis the blood on your head if anything happens, s long.

They parted, and Joe climbed the steps to the box. Inside he found young Dave Andrews, who was learning the ins and outs of a signalman s job, under Joe s watchful eye. A fine, keen lad of seventeen was Dave, and he certainly looked trustworthy.

Good morning, Joe, and just then the 8.35 thundered through, he turned and moved the lever, the gates opened, and up went the signal. Joe sat down and opened his newspaper. Dave looked at him.

Any special news, Joe?

Only more kidnapping and fights in Palestine, said Joe.

Dave bluntly said, What s wrong, Joe? Anything wrong with Steve ?

Steve was Joe s only son in the Palestinian Police, the idol and darling of his parents.

He s been wounded, seriously, in Jerusalem.

Joe said it casually, but Dave realized what an effort it had cost Joe to tell him. Joe, with his rigid regard for duty, his pride in his work, and thé trains under his control. Dave did not speak, he did not know what to say, instead he sat down and started filling in the train record. Joe picked up the Mirroy and read half aloud, Bus drivers strike more fuel cuts ...rations for miners reduced... long queues at Labour Exchange . no basic petrol...

Don t, Joe! All that happening, and we are supposed to have fought for freedom. Is that what lads like Steve and myself fought and died for Joe looked at Dave, steadily, and then turned back to his paper. Boy Scout Jamboree...A Youth Rally at the Albert Hall... all Nations represented ..new Grammar School opened... He turned to Dave.

That s what they died for, lad, and you young people have your chance now to build a world fit for free men to live in.

Dave thought, all this has been said before, somewhere, sometime. Mechanically he lifted the lever and the 9.3 roared past.

Did you enter up the details about the new lights, Dave ?

Gee, Joe, forgot, I ll do it now.

A signalman should never forget anything, however trivial it seems. Trains may be derailed, fuel wasted, even lives lost, if a signalman forgets a small detail.

Dave looked contritely at Joe, and said, Have you never forgottenanything, Joe?

Never, lad, in all my thirty years as a signalman. If ever a person in a responsible job like this forgets a single thing, it s time he retired.

Dave turned to the ledger, and Joe gazed out of the window.

YT wish I d been anything but a signalman, he burst out suddenly.

But, Joe, thought you were so proud of your record? And after all, you get plenty of excitement.

Yes, plenty, the Royal Train passed through for five seconds, twelve years ago!

Dave could not resist a grin, poor Joe, he certainly was in no mood for conversation to-day.

Tf I had my way I d be a Prime Minister. Gee I d make England a great

place, new houses and new jobs for all. Dave looked dreamily at the ledger. Some words ran through Joe s head. And your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. He did not know where he had heard them, they came and were gone.

Tell you what, young Dave, could do with forty winks, but daren t leave you here alone.

Tl be all right, honest, Joe. Dave jumped to his feet, his eyes eager, watching Joe anxiously.

No, lad, it wouldn t do for you to have all the responsibility. Ill carry on. Joe yawned, and Dave hid his disappointment. He pulled the lever, the gates closed, and several cars waited on either side. With a rush the express went through, crowded with happy holiday makers. Dave moved the lever and the gates swung back. An Austin bumped over the lines, and alittle girl leaning out, waved to Dave he waved back. Several cyclists, and then a milk lorry. Dave thought, I can control all this and trains as well.

When he turned, Joe was completing the ledger. Dave gazed out at the rails . a signalman must never forget Suppose he ever forgot anything, why he might be manning a signal box alone, soon. It was a serious thought, he wondered how many people realized the grave responsibility of a signalman s job.

10.4 goods train time, down came the signal, once more a car waited. The goods took longer to pass, Dave waved to the driver and then pulled the lever.

Are you thirsty, lad. I ve some tea here, said Joe.

Dave spun round and saw Joe still sitting there, by the ledger. Gee, that ll be great.

Then char up! come and get it, no more trains due until the 11.2 now. Joe poured out the tea; he seemed more cheery and ready to talk.

T remember when first started, I was so keen that took all the numbers of the trains. Then when moved here took car numbers.

Has there ever been many cars waiting at once ? said Dave.

Fourteen is the most I ever counted, that was when the bank holiday 11.4 was late.

Does your wife know about Steve asked Dave suddenly.

Aye, I was up with her all night, son; she s taking it hard, but is sure he'll come home.

Gee, you must be tired, Joe. Ill carry on if you doss down for a bit. Dave looked eager again. No, lad, you might go off dreaming and forget something.

* Please, Joe, I'll not forget, and I ll wake you if I don t know what to do. Joe was wavering, he gazed at Dave.

Well, trains aren t so frequent nowadays, so I ll snatch forty winks if you carry on.

Dave nearly did a war-dance of delight, and then he turned again to the window. Already Joe s eyes were closed and his breathing was deep.

He was alone to all intents and purposes, guardian of the line, responsible for lives and the punctuality of trains. For the moment the road was clear, then some cattle came round the corner, of course it was market day. Several lorries and horse-boxes trundled over the lines; it was approaching the busiest part of the day.

x Let me see, there s the 11.4, the 12.15, and the 1.3. I must time them right with all this traffic. He fell into a reverie, contemplating the road. Time passed, and then Dave suddenly started, looked at the clock and breathed a sigh of relief. It was 11 o clock. He waited and then pulled the lever. A few seconds later the express rushed past.

Gee, that was all right for timing, thought Dave; he felt confident. Split second timing he realized was essential; he pulled the lever and the signal crashed down...

12.14! Dave brought the lever down sharply, the gates closed. Traffic piled up, cattle and cars, bicycles, lorries, it certainly was the busiest time of the day.

12.16, no train, more traffic.

12.20, still no sign or sound of a train. Dave gazed anxiously up the line, then at the road. The road was congested with traffic, impatient drivers were sounding their motor-horns.

12.25. Stillno train Dave turned and yelled.

Joe, Isay, wake up!

Joe, who had temporarily forgotten his troubles, sprang to his feet and sped to the window. He almost jumped from sheer astonishment. On either side the gate stretched a line of traffic, cows and sheep everywhere. The air was filled with sound, the shouts of flustered herdsmen, the shrill discord of motor-horns and the cries of calves and lambs.

It s the 12.15, it s late, perhaps it has been delayed or derailed, said Dave. Joe looked at Dave, and then reached for the lever. The gates opened and the traffic swarmed across the lines, jostling and making. desperate efforts to .regain lost time.

Dave looked at Joe; he was laughing

Silently, and in a queer muffled way. Dave drew in his breath, and then Joe spoke, The 12.15, he said, I forgot to tell you it has been suspended

CADET ACTIVITIES IN THE PRIORY FOR WALES

PRIORY HEADQUARTER NOTES

Cadets who had qualified for the Grand Prior s badge in the preceding twelve months had the honour of being presented with the award at the City Hall, Cardiff, on the occasion of the General Assembly, at which an Investiture was held by the Prior, the Earl of Powis, on 24th June. The names of the Ambulance and Nursing

Cadets were announced by the Chief Cadet Officers, Sir Michael Duff, Bt., and Lady L. Twiston-Davies, J.P., respectively, as they stepped up on to the platform to receive the badge at the hands of the Prior, who was supported by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff and the members of the Priory Chapter in their robes.

NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES CARMARTHENSHIRE

Odeon Cinema Class. With the cooperation of the officers of the local divisions, the manager of the Odeon Cinema at Llanelly, Mr. O. T. Lewis, formed a first aid class from the membership of the Cinema Club, which has been meeting regularly at the Cinema on Friday evenings. An examination was eventually held at which 12 boys qualified; and the normal entertainment for the Cinema Club was interrupted one Saturday morning for the purpose of presenting the awards. Mr. Hogier, of Odeon Theatre Control, Bristol, made a special journey to Llanelly, and formally presented the certificates on the stage of the theatre in the presence of the Commissioner (Mr. D. Cecil. Williams) and Brigade Officers concerned, including Mr. J. J. Davies, County Road Safety Officer and a former Corps Superintendent.

There is every indication that this encouraging beginning will lead on to the establishment of the first Odeon Cadet Division in Carmarthenshire.

County Ambulance Competitions. In the County Competitions held at Llanelly, open contests for Cadets were included in the programme. In the Senior Class for boys, the Llanelly Town Ambulance Cadet team was successful, with Kenfig Hill (Glamorgan) second. Pontyberem Ambulance Cadet Team came second in the Junior Class, Aberdare having won first place. There was a large entry in the junior event for Nursing Cadet teams, many of whom were competing for the first time, and highest marks were gained by Pwll team, with Kenfig Hill taking second place.

GLAMORGAN

On 21st June eleven Nursing and eleven Ambulance Cadets were formally enrolled by Mrs. C. G. Treharne, formerly Lady County Cadet Officer, and now County Superintendent. The ceremony, which was held in St. Illtyd Church, Llantwit Major, was very impressive and as these were the first Cadets to be enrolled into the Llantwit Major Division,

CITY OF Special Presentation. The proudest person at the annual inspection of Ambulance, Nursing, and Cadet Divisions, held in the grounds of Cardiff Castle on 19th June, was Cadet John Fisher, Ely and Fairwater Division, who was presented with the two Special Service Shields for which he qualified by messenger duties carried out at Priory Headquarters for the past two years. Cadet Fisher has reported for duty each day immediately after school hours, in addition to giving most Saturday mornings, and his services have been much valued. This is the first

it was certainly a gratifying evening for all concerned, particularly Cadet Officer Miss Little and Div. Supt. T. Sammuel, who is Acting Cadet Supt. for the time being. County Officer C. Lennox, Lady County: Officer Mrs. M. Lucas, Lady Corps Officer Mrs. S. Evans, and Officers, Members, and Cadets of the Barry Division were present.

CARDIFF

award of Special Service Shields in Wales; and Cadets are reminded that they can qualify by 200 hours duty per 12 months in Hospitals and Homes in connection with Domestic, Clerical, Laundry, Sewing, and mending duties, as well as messenger service at public duties, first aid stations, day nurseries, medical comforts depots, etc.

The shields were presented by the Commissioner for Wales (the Hon. John H. Bruce), who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Cardiff (Major C. G. Traherne), while the Asst. Lady Supt. for 42

Wales (the Hon. Mrs. J. H. Bruce) inspected the Nursing and Cadet Nursing units. The Melingriffith Band was in attendance.

Cadet Film Show. A programme arranged under the auspices of the Central Office of Information was greatly enjoyed by 121 Cadets of the Cardiff Nursing Corps. The films shown were all of particular interest, that entitled The Student Nurse making a deep impression.

Nursing Cadets in Denmark. Under the auspices of the World friend scheme, a party of twenty Nursing Cadets left Cardiff on 8rd July for a fortnight s holiday in Denmark, in charge of Mrs. C. M. Griffiths, Superintendent of the Whitechurch Nursing Division. The party will be entertained throughout their stay in Denmark in return for the hospitality extended to a group of Danish children who visited Cardiff some months ago.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA

The Commissioner for Swansea, Mr. Hugh S. Cann, being a member of the Swansea Youth Committee, took full advantage of the Youth Week Exhibition, which was held in the Art Gallery to bring St. John activities to the notice of the 5,000 members of the public who visited the Show. An attractive display of St. John literature, posters, and photographs was a noticeable feature of the stands, and the Commissioner had given special emphasis to the significance of the new Flag poster by inserting in the blank space a photograph of the Dar-esSalaam Cadet Nursing Division, East Africa; with their Swansea born officer, who is a niece of the Commissioner.

Swansea and St.° Thomas Cadets

attended church on the occasion of the Empire Youth Service on 9th May, and on the 8th the Nursing Cadet members visited the Mobile Nursing Exhibition Van.

A social evening, with refreshments provided by Cadet Supt. Mrs. Francis, was attended by 150 Cadets from Swansea and the neighbouring units of Briton Ferry and Clydach, the programme including the showing of five films, provided by the Central Office of Information.

Hafod Ambulance and Cadet Ambulance Divisions enjoyed a Social Evening arranged at the Headquarters on Ist June. During the course of a well arranged programme the Commissioner enrolled six new members before a large gathering of Brigade members and their friends.

(Headquarters Priory House, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff)

Photograph by courtesy Western Mail and Echo.)

Cadet John Fisher receiving from the Commissioner for Wales, the Hon. John H. Bruce, the first two Special Service Shields awarded in Wales, at the annual inspection in Cardiff Castle Grounds in June last.

THE JAY TWINS

A report from the Jay Twins , Joan and Jimmy, this-month contains a different story of activities from those received before. This month, they tell of a visit they made to St. John s Gate where, with other members of their divisions, they were shown over the building and had many things explained to them.

On reaching The Gate they saw what was left of the Priory buildings. First, The Gate itself. This is really the Gate House of the Priory which was built in 1504 by Grand Prior Docwra, and consists of two towers. These towers are joined by a large room, which stretches over the roadway, and it is known as the Council Chamber.

The Gate itself has withstood the elements for some 400 years, but it is not the original. The original was erected about 1148 and was burned down by Wat Tyler. It was restored by Prior John Redington; appropriated, with other buildings, by the Crown in 1559, but in 1873 the Order of St. John resumed possession.

After looking at the Gate from the outside the twins were taken into the Library of the Order, which occupies what was originally the Guard House, on the ground floor of the East Tower. Here are many fine collections of books and manuscripts relating to the history of the Order.

On the second floor of the East Tower the visitors found the Chancery of the Order. A window on the Chancery landing contains portrait figures of Grand Priors Sir John Kendall and Sir Thomas Docwra, also Fina, the first English Prioress at Buckland Sororum.

The Council Chamber, which is on the same level as the Chancery, has two large three-light windows containing some good modern glass filled with armorial bearings. On the walls are many memorials to deceased members of the Order, whilst there is also a fine portrait of King Edward, by Harold Speed, and one of Queen Victoria, by Sidney Hall.

(Continued on page 46.)

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is a semifluid ointment, more convenient than the ordinary Antipeol ointment for ocular infections and lesions. Eyes affected by smoke and dust are soothed almost immediately by the application of Ophthalmo-Antipeol, and the antivirus prevents germs from developing.

THE JAY TWINS

(Continued from page 44.)

On the ground floor of the West Tower the twins and their friends were taken into the Museum of the Order. Here they saw the largest collection known of the past coinage of the Order. Many pieces are unique. Other exhibits included the Rhodes Missal , which was originally given to the Conventual Church at Rhodes in 1511, by the Grand Prior of St. Gilles, the Cope of the Order, beautifully embroidered and worn by the Prelate of the Order. This Cope was made in 1907 by the Sisters of Bethany, in Clerkenwell, the fabric being of cloth of gold damask powdered with the Badge of the Order, with sprigs of St. John s Wort and crowned J . The Processional Cross of the Order, of early Italian Renaissance workmanship, which bears the arms of Sir Thomas Mallory, Lord Prior of England 1433-40, models of Galleons of the Rhodes period, and many other interesting exhibits kept the visitors much interested.

Then on to the Chapter Hall, where the walls are lined with oak panelling and in the middle of the ceiling is a lofty lantern, the glass of which contains armorial bearings of the Sovereign and Nobles of England, who contributed to the refortifving of the English Tower of the Castle of Budrum in 1414. On the panelling around the walls can be seen the arms of the Grand Priors since Walter of the twelfth century, and memorial tablets of the two English Grand Masters, Gilbert d Assailly and Garnier de Nablous. Many pictures adorn the walls and the windows are filled with the shields of arms of the Knights of Justice of the Centenary Festival of 1931.

From the roof of the Chapter Hall hang three tattered flags which were taken by the French when Napoleon Bonaparted captured Malta in 1798 and were retaken whilst being sent with other plunder to France.

To commemorate their visit the twins purchased for 1s. 6d. a copy of the new booklet which contains many photographs of the treasures of St. John s Gate, the home of our organization.

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Denis Compton SAYS I cross roads like THIS...

Many a cricket match has been won by running singles and in Soccer, of course, you need all your speed. But the road s no place for running it s criminal to risk your life and other people s. I cross roads the proper way, like this:

I At the kerb HALT.

2 Eyes RIGHT.

3 Eyes LEFT.

4 Glance again RIGHT.

§ If all clear QUICK MARCH. I don t believe in rushing; it s better to wait till there s a real gap in the traffic.

In both Soccer and cricket, there are sometimes risks you ought to take. But in traffic never! It s just stupid to take risks where the results are so serious. To be a good Road Navigator, do your Kerb Drill as do and never try to sneak runs! Issued by the Ministry of

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