St John Cadet Vol. 4 No. 1 (April 1949)

THE -ST.° JOHN CADET

THE MAGAZINE OF THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE CADETS

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

Vol. 4. No. I. APRIL,

1949 SIXPENCE

EDITORIAL

Each year has seen an increased number of Camps arranged IN 1949 by Officers of the Cadet Movement and 1949 will, it is hoped, be a record year for the number of camps and the number attending the camps.

CAMPING

A really good camp is one of the best recruiting media, not only for the Division partaking in the event, but also for the locality in which the camp is held. When local residents find that Cadets from other parts of the country are attending meetings arranged by the local Cadets, they begin to realize that the Cadet Movement of the St. John Ambulance Brigade is not just another local organization ; but that it is one of the leading Youth Organizations in the country.

Quite a number of Divisions arrange camps far from home , These. have been found more exciting because of the travel, and they will be the means of fostering that splendid spirit of comradeship within the Movement. To meet members of Divisions from another part of the country is indeed a pleasure and many grand friendships have commenced with these meetings.

Wherever it has been decided to camp, it should be remembered that there isa St. John organization ready and willing to help you. If you choose Northern Ireland, Wales, or the Channel Islands, there will be found St. John Cadets waiting to make your stay more happy. County organizations in England, with their own Camp Adviser, are ready to assist in ensuring that your arrangements locally are the best possible. If, when arranging a Camp you are in any doubt, there is at your disposal the Camping Department at Cadet Headquarters which will always be glad to help and advise.

What could be more interesting than to go pot-holing, rambling along unknown roads and lanes gaining intimate nature study articles, bird-watching, and even assisting the farmer in the fields; or searching for fossils on the seashore ?

ce Camping is not an uncomfortable holiday. It is a healthy, vigorous, and enjoyable holiday spent in the company of your own colleagues and making fresh friends in the Cadet Movement. Those who have not yet tried the experiment should not hesitate to do so at the earliest opportunity. They will then realize the pleasures that have been missed in the past !

CADET DRAMA COMPETITION FINALS

The Cadet Drama Cup Competition Finals will take place this year on the 21st May at the Toynbee Hall Theatre. This is a charming Theatre which holds nearly 400 people and is 2 or 3 minutes walk from Aldgate East Underground Station.

Cadets, Officers, and Superintendents are invited to attend and may apply direct to Cadet Headquarters for their tickets. These applications should be made in plenty of time, in any case, not later than the 7th May. Luncheon and tea will only be available for the members of the teams.

PRESENTATION OF CADETS ART CUPS

By Capet A. C. MArcHAnt (Seaford Cadet Nursing Division)

The presentation of Art cups to St. John Ambulance Cadets was held at St. John s Gate on Saturday, 18th December, 1948. A large number of Officers and Cadets were present, in which was fortunate enough to be included, and the presentation took place in the Chapter Hall, around the walls of which are the coats of arms of Priors of the Order.

Sir Henry Pownall, the Chief Commissioner, presided, and made a preliminary speech about the encouragement of cultural pursuits among Cadets as a means of gaining recruits to the Order. The cups were then presented to the fortunate Cadets.

First came the Music Cup. Miss Jan Kerrison, who joined with Sir Adrian Boult in judging the entries for the Music Competition, was there to give the Cup, and in her speech before its presentation commented on the improved standard of entries, some of which showed a real attempt to express feeling and ideas

The next award was the Chancellor Essay Prize a prize of £10, offered by Sir Edwin King for the best essay written by a Cadet on The Work of St. John To-day The prize for the best poster designed by a Cadet was presented by the Chief Commissioner to the winner, and

The expedition included a visit to the crypt of the Priory Church of St. John, and our guide explained how the Order had once owned much of the ground over which we had to cross to reach the ruined church.

When everyone had seen The Gate and the Church, the evening was concluded by a Christmas party. Carols were sung heartily with Miss Kerrison at the piano and games arranged for the Cadets, among them a novel form of musical chairs, were enjoyed by everyone.

GRAND PRIOR CADETS

It is proposed to publish in each issue of The Cadet a list showing the names of Cadets who have earned the Grand Prior s Badge during the previous three months. The following list is taken from Ist January to 15:h March, 1949.

Berkshive. Pauline Townsend, Reading Central C.N.D,

Bristol. Elizabeth Alden, Bristol No. GND: Student Freda Ash, Bristol Student N.D,

Derby. Sergeant Cecelia Shimwell, Brimington C.N.D.

Cheshive. Student Glenys Chester C.N.D.

Durham. Jean Watson, C.N.D.

Williams, Jarrow FarnKenneth

Hampshive- Geoffrey Gullon, borough C.A.D. Sergeant Maskell, Farnborough C.A.D. Corporal Dennis Alcock, Farnborough C.A.D. Shelia Nash, Woolson No. 2 C.N.D.

Lancashire. Joyce Bull, Didsbu C.N.D ae

London. Beryl Wrightson, Barnet C.N.D. Pamela Hart, Ilford C.N.D. Winifred Brewster, Belvedere C.N.D. Brenda Hack, Belvedere C.N.D. Jean Bowie, Belvedere C.N.D. Jessie Clampin, Bexley C.N.D. Florence Hole, Grays C.N.D.

Thanks are due to all the Officers who helped to make the party go. Further carol singing ended: proceedings, and at seven o clock we left St. John s Gate, all of us, I am sure, hoping that this would not be our last visit to the ancient building which serves to-day, as ever, to bring closer together'members of the Order of St. John.

Surrey. Sergeant Beryl Parsons, Horrae C.N.D. Pamela Kenward, Horley .N.D.

Sussex. Sergeant Vera Edwards, Horsham C.N.D. Warwick. CxACD:

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The last award was the Poet s Cup, presented by Mr. Cecil Day Lewis in person. Before the presentation, Mr. Lewis made an interesting speech, drawing attention to the necessity for truthfulness and original ideas in poetic composition.

The actual presentation was now over, but the Officers, Cadets, and parents gathered from all parts of the country, could still look forward to a pleasant and interesting evening. Whilst one-half of the company were served with a delicious tea, the rest were conducted round The Gate to view the historic building and the ancient and precious relics of the Order.

(We are indebted to Cadet Marchant for the above report. She gained first place in the 1947 Authors Cup Competition and first place in the 1948 Poetry Cup Competition. Ep1Tor.)

Wiltshive. Corporal Jean Capper, Swindon No. 1 C.N.D. Corporal Roma Osborne, Swindon No. C.N.D. Corporal Marion Pearce, Swindon No. C.N.D.

Yorkshive. Corporal Joan Cowling, Wilberforce C.N.D. Audrey Grant, Wilberforce C.N.D.

PRIORY FOR WALES

Barry. Brenda Evans, June Bailey, Grace Morgan, Maureen Bailey, Jean Collins, Grace Calloway, Mary William, Patricia Donocliffe (all of the Barry (CANDY),

Tvedegay. Muriel Harper, Betty Skinner, Hazel George, Mavis Green, Margaret Phillips (all of the Tredegar N.C.D.).

Congratulations to all the above Cadets who have gained the highest award possible. It would seem that the Ambulance Cadets are lagging how about it boys

Miss Jan Kerrison presenting the Music Cup to Cadet Elizabeth Hansford (Highbridge)

Author s Cup, awarded by Miss Barbara Cartland, was presented by the Chief Commissioner, who read a letter from the donor greatly encouraging to Cadets with literary ambitions.

Cadet Jean Ash Authors Cup from the Chief Commissioner (Bristol) receiving the 4

Corporal Brenda Round (Birmingham) receiving the Chancellor s Essay Prize.

Sir Henry next had great pleasure in presenting the award for the bravest deed of the year to a gallant Ambulance Cadet from Cornwall, who by his prompt action had saved a boy from drowning.

Poster Competition winner, Sergeant David W. Butt, receiving his prize.

Gallantry Trophy being presented to Cadet Jack Harwood (Bodmin).

Mr. C. Day Lewis presenting the Poetry Cup to Cadet Alison Marchant (Sleaford).

Anthony Newall, Radford

PREPARING FOR CADET DAY,

Remember that Cadet Day is 18th June this year, and that this day should be a very special one for Cadets all over England, Northern Ireland, and Wales, and in every country of the Commonwealth. When you are carrying out the plans made specially for Cadet Day you will be able to think that yours is not the only Division, but one of many thousands, who each in their own way will be making some sort of an effort to mark this day as theiy day. So we want to make sure this year that wherever Officers and Cadets of the Brigade have planned something for 18th June, or for the whole week preceding it, that everybody in the district or countryside around knows about it.

We want you to add your ideas to the one big idea that will be encouraging so many people to make the public notice the St. John Cadets. To make them notice and realize that the Cadet Movement is not just an ordinary youth organization but one in which the members, as well as enjoying themselves, can, and do, prove themselves very useful to their fellow men.

You are the best publicity for the Cadet Movement. While you are keen and enthusiastic and smartly turned out we can be sure that a steady stream of boys and girls will join our Divisions. But if your uniform is untidy and you do not play a real part in the life of your Division, then no amount of encouragement from us will help to increase our numbers.

It may be of interest to those of you who are helping your Officers plan for Cadet Day to hear of some things carried out by Cadets on the 1948 Cadet Day.

Canada. In Victoria a Nursing Cadet Division began its observance of Cadet Day by completing the uniform outfit of all its members. (Does this idea attract new Divisions whose members are not fully uniformed ?)

In Edmonton Cadet Day became Cadet week and the Cadet Divisions wore their uniforms to go to school each day. Also they earned money 6

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with which they bought apples to distribute to children in Hospital.

In two or three towns in Canada Cadets in uniform, of course took up positions in the big stores and helped old people with their shopping, carrying the baskets and seeing them safely on to buses. etc.

Birmingham. Ambulance and Nursing Cadets in Birmingham made a very energetic week of it beginning and ending with enrolment ceremonies. In the middle of the week there was a Grand Cadet Assembly , with demonstrations of most of the Cadet activities. This was open to all interested spectators, as were meetings held almost every evening at all Divisional Headquarters.

London. Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of the Central Area of No. District were very ambitious. They hired a loud speaker van and stopped outside blocks of flats where there were a good many children playing about. When the Officer had collected a crowd by means of the megaphone the Cadets got to work and staged demonstrations. This venture proved a great success and applications for membership came in fast and furious.

(Important! If you want to do something like this you must get Police permission first.)

Northern Iveland. Nursing Cadets wore uniform all day and were required to perform some special act of service. At the end of the day after a very good tea party they were all presented with a Certificate of Service.

These are only a very few of the reports received at Headquarters giving details of the Parades, Demonstrations, Enrolment Ceremonies, and other activities organized all over the country. We should like to give details of many others but if you are hard up for ideas we might be able to help. Probably your plans are well on the way to completion. If not start thinking now and don t forget to write to Headquarters for leaflets and posters.

When it is all over we always like to hear how the different events went off so please let us know.

1949 CAMPING

By H. J. Harris, B.E.M. (Assistant Commissioner, County of Hereford.

All arrangements should now be well in hand for the preparation of the 1949 camping season, and every Cadet of the St. John Ambulance Brigade should have an opportunity of attending camp. It is only by such means that they will realize the full importance of the Cadet movement. By living together for a week under canvas or in hutments they get a far better knowledge than by any other means of the true fellowship which is so essential for the success of our organization.

Camping is now encouraged by Headquarters to such an extent that the Brigade is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the leading organizations teaching campcraft. Yet there are still many Divisions who have not arranged camps, and there are some among those who go camping that do not come up to the required standards. To obviate this, the Brigade have instituted a Preliminary Certificate and a Camping Warrant, which will enable certain qualified Officers to take charge of a camp. To obtain these they have to show that they have attended an approved Training Course in practical camping, demonstrate their ability to run a camp, and should have done at least two weeks camping under canvas.

TYPES oF CAMP

There are various types of camps, i.e. those which are organized on a County or even Regional basis, and may cater for 200 or more Cadets; there are camps confined to the Divisions to which the Cadets belong and there may be an even smaller camp consisting of half a dozen or more Cadets under an Officer. These camps may be confined to Ambulance Cadets only, Nursing Cadets only, or a combined camp of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets. The latter is usdally organized on the caunty basis and needs a large staff of Officers.

PERMISSION FOR CAMPS

When arranging a camp, permission© must be applied for on Form 7

C/CAMP/1 and submitted through the County Commissioner to Brigade Headquarters. No camp must be held unless such permission has been obtained.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR CAMPS

Allarrangements ought to be started, early in the year to ensure the success of the camp. There is such a lot to be done in the early months: finance, equipment, choice of site, programme, etc.

Those Divisions who go to camp regularly get over their financial difficulties by beginning to save for the next camp immediately they return from the last one. Hire of equipment, rental of site, cost of food, train fares, and a host of other items will have to be considered when budgeting for the camp.

EQUIPMENT

Equipment can either be hired locally or, if that is not practicable, through the military authorities, on Form A, which can be obtained through the County Commissioner or the Local Education Committee. To get prompt attention and the best equipment from the military, don t forget to order early.

A good cook and quartermaster are essential for the success of the camp and it is advised that early contact should be made with the Local Food Officer, the butcher, baker, milkman, and all who supply the needs of the inner man. Don t forget that additional supplies equal to five extra meals per week are allowed for Cadets under 18 years of age, also an extra 1% pints of milk.

LocAL ORGANIZATION

The local doctor and district nurse should be contacted and every precaution taken to ensure that a clean bill of health is maintained throughout the duration of the camp. Latrines should be properly placed, regularlyinspected, and special instruction should be given to the Cadets in the proper use of them. Grease pits should

be dug in the vicinity of the kitchens, and all matter collected should be burned. The First Aid tent should be properly equipped and fully staffed at all times, and a sick parade held each morning at a stated time. Cadets should be encouraged to gargle regularly. Always treat any water supplies in country districts with suspicion until advice has been obtained as to its suitability for drinking purposes. To obviate carrying large quantities of water for the kitchen, use should be made of the water supply from brooks, rivers, and ponds for washing, but not for cleaning the teeth.

SITE OF CAMP

The choice of site will depend upon whether it is to be near the sea or in the country. The sea has its attractions but particular attention should be given to the position of the camp in case of gales also special precautions regarding bathing. A site in the country offers a plentiful supply of wood for fuel and usually sheltered positions for pitching tents.

PLANNING A PROGRAMME

The programme, especially in relation to large camps, is the most important part of all. Whilst there will always be orderly duties to carry out, it is essential that the Cadets are not left to their own devices. The Officers have great responsibilities whilst the Cadets are in their care, and a child is more likely to return home from camp with pleasant memories if he/she is occupied for a greater part of the time. They should not be allowed to drift, aimlessly seeking cinemas, fish and chip shops, etc. First Aid and Home Nursing training in any form should be avoided during camp there is plenty of time for this during the winter months. Make up your programme with rambles, organized games, sports, and other means of corporate activity.

Hutment camps offer good facilities for large combined camps as there is usually a good permanent building for recreation and games during the evenings. Large combined camps require much stricter discipline, and it is essential that Orderly Officers from Ambulance and Nursing Divisions

should be responsible for such discipline throughout the twenty-four hours of the day.

Although the St. John movement is non-sectarian, the psychological effect of prayer upon Cadets is tremendous, but it should be realized that no Cadet should be forced to take part in daily prayers, if he/she expresses a desire not to do so. While prayers are being held, the Camp Commandant must insist on complete silence throughout the camp. Nothing should be allowed to disturb the atmosphere created or the full attention of those taking part.

Orders and duties for the day should be posted at a point where they can be read by all, but such orders should be elastic enough to allow for alteration from time to time should the circumstances demand it.

Cadets should always remember that every action they take is being watched by those outside our organization, and it is up to each one to show by his/her actions that the camp is being run efficiently and that the standard set by the Brigade is of the highest. In this way, they will be welcomed in the district again. On striking camp, make a thorough tour of the site to ensure that all rubbish is burned and buried, waste paper picked up, and all turves replaced. The only thing that should be left behind in camp is Your thanks .

This article has not covered the whole of what can be said about camping, but the Camping SubCommittee are compiling a Camping Booklet for the guidance of all who wish to make this a part of their Cadet activities.

Happy CAMPING.

TRANSFER TO ADULTS

One of the objects of the Cadet movement of the St. John Ambulance Brigade is to provide recruits for the adult Divisions. Although a number of Cadets do transfer each year, more could take up this work.

We are therefore pleased to record that three Student Nursing Divisions have transferred to the adult Brigade. These are Rolls-Royce (Derby), Ipswich, and Sherwell (Devon). The latter was one of the first Student Divisions to be formed

COUNTY/AREA CADET OFFICERS CONFERENCE

The annual Conference at Drapers Hall, London, was held on 19th March, when Sir Otto Lund (Deputy Chief Commissioner) presided and welcomed the large gathering of Officers. He gave a message from the Chief Commissioner, who regretted his absence, and expressed grateful thanks to the Master and Wardens of the Drapers Company for the use of their Hall for the Conference.

Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets) opened the first session with a report on Nursing Cadet Divisions. During 1948 Miss Cunard had the feeling that the movement was being consolidated and that it was on a firmer footing than ever before. Conferences throughout the country were making good headway, about 25 Regional, County, etc., courses having taken place. Unfortunately, there was a drop in figures of Nursing Cadets due to the fact that some 90 Divisions were disbanded. Many of these should have been struck off before, and Miss Cunard urged all Officers present to forward to Cadet Headquarters particulars of any Divisions which had been disbanded but which were still on the list. One very satisfactory item was the fact that 326 new Officers had been appointed. Miss Cunard congratulated all Officers on their reports, from which Headquarters were able to see the steady work which was going on. There had been an increase in the number of duties covered, and special mention was made of 14 Cadets who had taken up Nursing in Hampshire, 2 Cadets who had become Naval V.A.D.s, and 5 Cadets in Shropshire who have made medicine their profession. Mention was also made of an Oxford Wursing Cadet Division the members of which took rota at school, where 400 scholars attended, to man the First Aid Post every day. Transfers to adult Divisions continued, and three Student Nursing Divisions had transferred en bloc to the adult Brigade. During the year, 132 Nursing Cadets had gained the Grand Prior s Badge (against 180 in 1947), and 142 Special Service Shields. Over 85 Ambulance and Nursing camps were held, and 36 Camping Warrants had been issued. Miss Cunard referred to

the highlight of the Cadet year, 22nd October, when H.R.H. The Princess Margaret had attended the Cadet Finals for the first time; and the announcement that the Commandant-in-Chief had graciously consented to be present on 5th November next, the date of this year s Finals, was greeted with acclamation. Miss Cunard also referred to the Arts Cups, Parents Guilds, and to the prize which Mrs. Girouard (Assistant Superintendent-in-Chief) has offered in connection with the collection of books for the hospital libraries.

Mr. Guthrie Moir, in presenting a report on Ambulance Cadet activities, thanked Sir Otto Lund for the interest he takes in Cadet activities, and for again presiding at a Cadet function. He agreed with Miss Cunard on the cohesion of the Cadet movement during 1948, and he was pleased to learn of the inter-Divisional visits made by Divisions from one part of the country to another. During 1948 some 53 new Ambulance Cadet Divisions were registered; and he was pleased to see so many new Cadet Officers that were ex-service men. 94 Special Service Shields were gained (as against 20 in 1947); and Mr. Moir stressed the importance of good N.C.O.s in the Divisions who might become Cadet Officers in the future. Publicity during the year had been quite good. Two new pamphlets had been issued: one for Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, and one for Ambulance Cadets; the Buxton Report, which he hoped all Cadet Officers would purchase, had been issued, and a set of enlarged photographs. Mr. Moir mentioned the Oxford Conference, to be held in September, and then referred to the Barnes Report on Youth Organizations. He also referred to the fact that we were only doing half our job if we overlooked the bad boy, and urged that Officers should crusade to encourage the bad boy to join the Cadet movement.

The Conference was then priveleged to hear a talk on Personality and the Modern State , by the Rt. Hon. Kenneth Younger, M.P., Under Secretary of State. All who work with young

people must be concerned with personality. Mr. Younger discussed the personality of the nineteenth century and the ideas which have lead up to the present activity. Sir Otto Lund expressed thanks to Mr. Younger for his most interesting talk.

In the afternoon Asst. Commissioner H. J. Harris spoke on Camping Standards , stressing the importance of hygiere; Miss M. Crosbie, on St. John House ; County Cadet Officer Mrs. D. Nicol (Birmingham), on the activities of Cadet Day whilst Mr. G. Quilter (Staff Officer to Chief Commissioner, Brigade Overseas) gave an interesting short talk on Cadets of the Brigade Overseas . Mr. James S. Hannam (Assistant Brigade Secre-

tary) gave a short discourse on Cadet Competitions , and the session was completed by County Cadet Officer Captain E. W. Geidt (Oxford) giving particulars of the Cadet Ambulance Stand at the Schoolboys Own Exhibition.

The last session was devoted to questions on the talks and a general discussion, at which many interesting questions were asked and answered.

Miss Cunard, on behalf of all delegates, expressed thanks to Sir Otto for giving up his time to preside throughout the day, and expressed appreciation at the presence of Lady Dunbar-Nasmith (Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief) and Mrs. Girouard (Assistant Superintendent-in-Chief).

ST. JOHN CADETS OVERSEAS

AUSTRALIA. Tasmania District.

The recent reports received from the Cadet Divisions, show that very satisfactory results have been achieved.

The No. 5, Division (Launceston) states that during 1947 51 members were examined for Preliminary First Aid and 32 for Child Welfare; all passed and gained their certificates.

The No. 2, Launceston Division reports that two Cadets have joined the nursing staff of the General Hospital and one girl has passed in 8 badge subjects, and one in 4 subjects.

The No. 4, Launceston (Gken Dhu School) Division has done outstandingly well; during 1947, 8 Cadets gained the Grand Prior s Badge; in addition all

members passed the annual re-examination, 10 gained certificates for clerical ability, 10 for handcraft, 9 for child welfare and 9 for the knowledge of the Order of St. John. Cadets from this Division also attended at the general hospital on Christmas Day when members of an Adult Division took over from the staff, so that they could all have their dinner together. At a school picnic 3 cases of First Aid were treated by the girls, one being a fractured collar bone which necessitated the removal of the patient to hospital.

All the Cadets in this District have taken part in helping with public duties and in contributing to and helping to pack food parcels for Britain. Cadets also gave demonstrations in First Aid at the Florence Nightingale Exhibition.

Championship entries in the Doll Dressing Competition by St. John Nursing Cadets in Canada.

Dominion champion extreme right.

MIGNONETTE S NEW DRESS

By Jean Puyiiis Asu (Bristol South Nursing Cadet Division) (Winning story in the Cadet Author s Cup Competition)

Once upon a time, when people believed in fairies, and everybody knew they lived at the bottom of the garden, there lived a little girl called Rosamund. Now, Rosamund was not like other girls, she could not run, or jump, or skip, or dance, but she was very happy just the same, because of the fairies. Other girls, who could run, and jump, didn t bother about the fairies at all, and even forgot they lived at the bottom of the garden.

But, Rosamund, lying on her couch all day by the window, didn t have a dull moment, there was Marigold, who did the shopping for the other fairies, and often stopped for a gossip about the price of things, and there was Hollyhock, who would clean all the windows in the fairies houses, because she was the tallest, and as she often told Rosamund, she didn t like the little ones standing on the toadstool, in case they tumbled, and there was Wildrose who got so excited when the sun was shining, she d just run anywhere, and Nasturtium who would climb. One day she d pop her golden head over the windowsill with a cheeky hullo , and the next day she d be hanging head downwards from the top of the window to give her greeting. Then Canterbury-bell, who was kept busy all day shaking her bell, first the rising bell, then the breakfast bell, then the school bell, but how Rosamund loved to watch them all scampering at the sound of it.

Then there was Wallflower, so homely and comforting, and Lily who brought her scent. And Columbine, oh! how she loved her! so dainty and lovely, and yet not one bit proud, all the fashion gossip came from Columbine, she knew how to dress, if anyone did.

But Rosamund s best friend was Mignonette. She lived nearer for one thing, right in the window-box near Rosamund s couch, and she knew when Rosamund was weary, and when her back ached, and she d nod her head and fan her, so that Rosamnnd would get all her sweet smell and she d sleep, and when she woke, she d be bright and gay again, and could laugh at the frolics of the little fairies.

Now, once every year, the Fairy Queen gave a ball, and all the fairies received an invitation to attend.

Then the excitement everybody had to have a new dress of course, and Columbine was kept very busy cutting out the new dresses and fitting them on.

Mignonette flew off to go to the ball, and Rosamund craned her neck till she could see her no longer, and then feeling

very tired with all the excitement, she went to sleep.

Rosamund didn t see very much of her friends at that time, and she missed them, but spent the time dreaming about them, and imagining how they would all look when, they were all ready for the ball.

At last the day came, and they all paraded for Rosamund to see them, and of course admire them, but she could never be quite sure which she liked best, there wereso many beautiful colours, and so many different shades in the same colours.

Oh, she would think, wish I could go to the ball, just to see them, but that of course was impossible, only fairies could go to the Fairy Queen s ball, and it made her feel a little bit lonely all at once.

Now Mignonette noticed her friend seemed weary and sad, so she nodded her head and fanned her, so that the sweet smell should lull her off to sleep, and Rosamund was just dozing, when over the wall, came a large ball, and bump right into the window-box, knocking Mignonette sideways, and her lovely new dress was all muddy and torn.

Rosamund was cross. Oh, you rough naughty boy, she cried, look at my poor Mignonette stretching her hand out to Mignonette but the boy just laughed, Gimme my ball, he said, that s only a flower, it s a good job it.didn t hurt you, and he clattered away without another glance at Mignonette, who was crying yes, actually crying, Rosamund saw. Oh dear, oh dear! wept Mignonette, look at my new dress, all muddy and torn, and now I cannot go to the Fairy Queen s ball. They cried together for a time, as friends will, and then Rosamund had an idea. Why, Mignonette, you shall go to the ball I will make you a new dress. She turned out her box where she kept scraps of silk for dolls clothes when she felt well enough to sew, and there, sure enough, was a scrap of silk just the right shade of green. Snip, snip, went her scissors and she sewed busily at the minute dress, and in no time it was done.

Now, she said, we must trim it with something what can we use? I know my beads! Snip went the scissors again, and the beads ran into Rosamund s hands all glittering and shiny.

Stitch, stitch, again, and soon the little dress was gleaming as if the shining dew drops were resting there.

Oh Rosamund, said Mignonette, how beautiful, I shall never forget you and shall tell the Fairy Queen what a good girl you are, and Rosamund smiled and felt very happy.

Mignonette kept her word and told the Fairy Queen the story, and how if Rosamund hadn t helped her, she d never have been able to come to the ball. Well never, said the Fairy Queen, the fairies have often helped the mortals look at Cinderella for instance but have never heard of a mortal helping the fairies we must reward her somehow, tell me all about this child, and Mignonette told her how Rosamund couldn t run and jump like other girls, but had to stay on the sofa all day, with only the flowers as friends, and how her mother was only a charwoman and worked very hard cleaning offices and a doctor s surgery.

Aha! said the Fairy Queen when she heard all that Mignonette had to tell her, now Mignonette, instead of dancing at the ball to-night I want you to go to this address and live in the window-box there, and when the right time comes, you will know what to do! Yes, Your Majesty, said Mignonette, sur prised to find she didn t mind not going to the ball after all, and off she flew. When she reached her new home, she looked through the window, and saw a man poring over a book, and while she looked the door opened, and she saw Rosamund s mother carry in a tray which she placed -at the man s elbow. Ah, good morning, said the man, looking up with a pleasant smile, and at that moment Fairy Queen whispered in Mignonette s ear, This man is a very clever surgeon and could help your little friend, and Mignonette began nodding and waving about and spreading sweet smells just as she did when she wanted to send Rosamund to sleep, and the doctor came over to the window-box and. sniffed at the mignonette growing there, and Mignonette sprang up, on his shoulder.

When Rosamund s mother came back to fetch the tray, he turned from the window-box, and said, I love mignonette, it s so sweet, isn t it ?

Yes sir, she replied, my little girl has a window-box like that full of it, and she loves it too.

T didn t know you had a little girl, said the doctor, surprised.

Oh yes, sir, she said, but she s not like other girls, she s never walked, but spends all her time on the couch by the window, where she can see the flowers.

Have you had any advice about her, said the doctor, and Mignonette whispered in his ear, You could help her.

No, sir, ? answered the woman, I cannot afford to pay a specialist to see her, but I do my best to make her happy, and she is very contented.

Mignonette kept on whispering in his ear, you could help her as hard as she

could, and suddenly he said, Tell me where you live, and will come and see her, and if anything can be done, I will do it. He rubbed his ear several times, and didn t know the little tickle he felt was Mignonette s ecstatic kisses on hearing his words.

He kept his word, and went to see Rosamund the next day, and examined her, Mignonette watching anxiously through the window.

TI believe can do something, he said, but I must have her in the hospital. I will send an ambulance for her to-morrow, and turning to Rosamund he said, You won t be afraid will you you will trust me? and looking up in his face, she knew she could.

Didn t she and Mignonette chat after he had left, and next day when Rosamund went to the hospital, she carried all her friends with her, Marigold, Columbine, Canterbury-bell, Wallflower and Lily, but it was to Mignonette she kept whispering, T shall run and jump like other girls, but never, never, never will forget you.

It was a very long time before Rosamund came home again, but it happened just when all her friends had their new dresses again, and how excited they were when Rosamund walked in her garden for the first time in her life. Even Fairy Queen came to see her and told her how pleased she was to meet her. You know Rosamund, she said, in these days, it is not safe for the fairies to live in every garden, people are so busy and have become so material, they have no time to think about them and they are often in danger. We are all very grateful to you that we can live in your garden and you are so kind to us and allow us existence. All the fairies bobbed about excitedly. Wildrose ran hither and thither and Nasturtium climbed a bit higher so that she could see everybody. Rosamund curtsied low to the Fairy Queen. I am sure am honoured that all the fairies live in our garden. hope they will never leave us, and will do all can always to look after them and keep them safe, and Mignonette shall always live in the windowbox near me, and Fairy Queen shook hands very kindly with her and said Happy the hours you spend with the flowers.

And later on, when Rosamund was resting on her couch, and the sun began to go down, Canterbury-bell shook her bells again to call them all to evening prayers, and all the world was hushed for a moment, the breezes died down, and the birds stopped singing, and all the little flowers bowed their heads and closed their eyes, as Fairy Queen said softly, Thank You for the world so sweet, and then Rosamund and the flowers slept.

NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES

BEDFORD

Luton Corps. Members of the Luton Wardown Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions were entertained to tea and a Social by Luton Wardown Nursing Division. Supt. Mrs. M. A. Stevens presented Home Nursing Certificates, efficiency stripes, and proficiency badges. A vote of thanks to members of the nursing division who had given their time

to provide such an enjoyable evening was proposed by Cadet David Steward.

The six-monthly competition for the Weatherhead Cup was won by K. Sheppherd, a first year cadet, and a member of the Luton Town No. Division. Runners up were Cadets D. Densham and R. Woolven, both of Luton Town No. 2 Division.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Wolverton. After giving a_ brief History of the Order of St. John County Cadet Officer E. J. Constable, deputising for Major Beachcroft, officiated at an enrolment of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, and presented awards for efficiency and service. A cup given by the Wolverton Co-operative Society for the most efficient

Ambulance Cadet of the year, was presented by Mr. W. H. Lee, (Chairman of the Society), to Corpl. Harry Cowley, also cups to Cadet Clive Nichols, for the most efficient treatment for hemorrhage, and to one of the newly enrolled cadets, Gerald Goodridge.

CAMBRIDGE

Littleport. A large gathering of ambulance and nursing cadets assembled in the Oddfellows Hall for their annual party, under the leadership of Cadet Supt. L. A. Hughes, who was assisted by his wife and several Cadet Officers the cadets spent a jolly evening. A vote of thanks was extended to all who had helped with refreshments and entertainment; and as a mark of the high esteem in which she is held, Jennifer Bishop on behalf of the

nursing cadets, presented a pair of salad servers to Mrs. Hughes.

Efficiency stripes were presented to Ambulance Cadets by Vice-President H. Stimpson; and a present, given by Mr. Stimpson, to Cadet John Key, who was the winner of the Division s Annual Efficiency Competition, and the best all round cadet for 1948. Supt. Hughes, on behalf of the cadets, thanked Mr. Stimpson for the interest he took in the work.

CORNWALL

Redruth. Roy Willis, of Waverley , Broad Lane, Illogan, a corporal in the Ambulance Cadet Division, has received a fountain pen from the League against Cruel Sports in recognition of his pluck and courage and human feeling in rescuing a dog at Penzance. He has also been recommended for an award from the R.S.P.C.A. The dog was found very

exhausted on a partly-covered rock at Penzance last July. A motor boat went out but could not get close enough for anyone to get hold of the dog. Roy, who was in the boat, managed with the aid of an oar to get on to the rock, watching out for the swells, and brought the dog safely aboard.

DORSET

Bridport. In the presence of County Cadet Officer K. H. M. Aldridge, and parents and friends, County Cadet Officer Mrs. F. M. Best, enrolled 15 members of the Nursing Cadet Division.

Preston. An enrolment ceremony was held in the Preston Parish Church, the enrolling officer being Area Cadet Officer Miss Peach. The service was conducted by the Rev. Mussen, and the church was filled with parents and friends of the cadets as well as officers and cadets of the Weymouth and Wyke Regis Divisions.

Wyke Regis. County Cadet Officer Aldridge conducted the first enrolment ceremony of the Ambulance Cadet Division in the Institute Hall. During the evening a warrant of appointment was

presented to Vice-President J. Pitman, and later the Cadets presented a short play on the History of the Order.

Shaftesbury. The Mayor and Mayoress of Shaftesbury were present at an enrolment ceremony conducted by county Cadet Officer Mrs. F. M. Best. An excellent first aid demonstration was given and several songs were sung by the Cadets.

Swanage. Prior to the opening of a Bazaar by the Hon. Mrs. Herbert Lane, an enrolment was conducted by County Cadet Officer Mrs. F. M. Best, County Supt. Mrs. M. C. Cooper being in the Chair. Many of the items for sale had been made by the Cadets, among them being some soft toys which were judged for the Handicraft examination.

HAMPSHIRE

Basingstoke. A pleasing ceremony took place recently when County Commissioner Dr. John Clayre presented the Basingstoke Cadets with the Tennyson-Smith Cup for general all-round efficiency. Accompanying the Commissioner were Asst. Commissioner N. R. Turnbull and County Cadet Officer Dr. Marriner, The presentation was preceded by a parade and a service at St. Michael s conducted by the Archdeacon of Basingstoke. Cadet Sergt. N. K. Cowdsery received the cup. Bournemouth. At the annual party and prize giving of the Nursing Cadets, the Proficiency cup of the Talbot Cadet Nursing Division was presented to Hannah

Loader (with Jean Valentine and Jacqualine Loe second and third) by the donor, Mr. Norman Beale, who spoke well of the work of the Brigade and advised the Cadets to continue their interest in the good work and in nursing throughout their lives. Fire prevention certificates were presented by A/Div. Officer H. Cutts (Bournemouth Fire Brigade) to sixteen Cadets, and Cookery and Dietetics certificates were distributed by County Cadet Officer Miss Morley to five cadets. Asst. Commissioner Major J. A. Coghlan stressed the importance of Cadets joining the Adult Divisions when they became the correct age.

JERSEY

An exhibition was held in St. Martin s (Central) School of Art and Craft and Needlework done by the scholars. Nursing Cadets of the No. 5 St. Martin Division, which is attached to the school, decided

The main outstanding event of 1948 was the dividing of the County into three Areas. This will greatly reduce the work of County Officer J. Baker who has previously coped with all the Ambulance Cadet work. All Divisions in the County wish to convey to him their sincere appreciation for the keen and active interest taken in their welfare and are looking forward to future visits from him. No. Area. A welcome is given to Luton Ambulance Cadets whose first enrolment ceremony was carried out by Corps Officer S. Yeman.

The White Star Concert Party, formed

KENT

to have an exhibition of their own. First aid, home nursing, child welfare, were included and books on the various subjects, also photographs of the Division. This stand created a good impression.

by the Gillingham Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, has been kept busy with engagements under their leader and producer Cadet Supt. K. Stonham. Funds have been raised not only for the Brigade but also other worthy charities.

The first of the quarterly meetings for Officers of Ambulance Cadet Divisions was held under the chairmanship of County Officer J. Baker and Area Cadet Officer J. Hicks. Many items were debated, and as a result a Sports Meeting will be held in the summer, <A correspondence quiz has also been arranged.

LANCASHIRE

Nine Ambulance Cadet teams competed for the Barker Challenge Shield the competition for which was held at Liver-

pool. Heaton Park (Manchester) were the winners, with West Derby (Liverpool) and Ardwick (Manchester) second and third.

LEICESTERSHIRE

Coalville Some 100 Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, together with their Officer, enjoyed their annual party, during which Dr. Segedal presented his cup to Cadet Brian Dennis, who gained first place in the competition and the runnersup cup to Cadet Roy Perkins. Supt. Kenny presented certificates, while County Cadet Officer Miss E. L. Wollaston presented the Rooney and Dalby Cup to Thelma Brian as the most efficient Nursing Cadet of the year. Margaret Perkins received a small prize as the runner-up. Area Cadet Officer Miss E. Sansome presented certificates to the Nursing Cadets. Shepshed. The Student Ambulance Division organized, under the supervision of Supt. G. Ward, a social evening which was attended by County Cadet Officer Miss

Wollaston, A/County Cadet Officer Miss Sansome, President F. Arnold Smith, and members of the South Wigston Student Nursing Divisional team.

South Wigston Ambulance and Nursing Cadets held a party recently at which County Cadet Officer Miss Sansome presented the ~ Konald) Iree (Cup) to Enid Pearson who gained first place in the recent probationers competition.

Leicester. The first combined City Ambulance and Nursing Cadets party was held in the Medway Street Schools. In the afternoon the under 13 s (boys and girls) were entertained; the over 13 s being present at the evening party. Mr. S. H. Bream (Chairman of the County St. John Council) presented Sergt. Brenda Morris with her Grand Prior s Cadet

Badge. Brenda has been in the Leicester Cadet Nursing Division for 7 years, and is now commencing her six months probationery officership. Earl Shilton. Nine new Cadets were enrolled by Area Cadet Officer Miss A. E.

Gabriel into the Nursing Cadet Division while County Cadet Officer Miss Sansome presented the Stevens Cup to Lilian Whitfield for the most efficient Cadets for 1948.

LONDON

Eastern Area. The first Area Ambulance Cadet Officers Dinner was held at Seven Kings with Area Cadet Officer H. F. Mulligan in the chair. Mr. G. Guthrie Moir (Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets), and Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets) were the guests of honour, the latter replying to the toast of The St. John Ambulance Brigade which was proposed by The Rev. Shipman. Mr. Guthrie Moir submitted The Eastern Area in praiseworthy terms. Area Cadet Officer Mulligan replied and expressed delight at the presence of both Chief Officers.

Eastern Area Cadets recently presented their first concert at Ilford, the event being most successful.

A MHand-ball league was organized throughout the Area, and terminated in a champion match at the Area Display. Kensington. Four boys of the Borough of Kensington Cadet Ambulance Division had the honour of playing the General Salute at the Schoolboy s Own Exhibition when the Chief Commissioner (Sir Henry Pownall) and the Superintendent-in-Chief (Countess Mountbatten of Burma) visited the St. John stand. So smart were they, that the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets (Mr. Guthrie Moir) expressed the wish to visit the Division which he did on 26th January, on the occasion of their tea party.

NORFOLK

Cley. St. John Cadets presented an entertainment at Blakeney, the pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs being produced by Cadet Judy Stangroom.

Sennowe Park was the venue for a New

Year s Party for Cadets from neighbouring Divisions. County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook, Asst. Commissioner C. B. Andrews, and County Cadet Officer Mrs. G. E. Portal were among the guests.

NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM

Hetton le Hole. The 25th Birthday of the Hetton le Hole Cadet Nursing Division was celebrated by a party, at which Cadets from surrounding divisions were also present. A birthday cake, complete with 25 candles, had been made from ingredients collected by the Cadets by Miss Ivy Simpson who was the first to sign the original BEC.1 in 1923. Miss Simpson is now a member of the Adult

Division and is nursing, full time, at Heath House. The candles were lit by Audrey Wilson, the first Grand Prior Cadet in the Division and County, and the cake was cut by Miss Simpson and Barbara Whitaker, the latter being the last girl to join. During the evening County Cadet Officer W. Nixon presented Ann McBryde with her Grand Prior s Badge.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Nottingham Corps. When Countess of Brecknock visited Nottingham in connection with the Exhibition and Fair, Cadet Brenda Alvey (Basford) the only Nursing Cadet in the City holding the Special Service Shield, presented Lady Brecknock with a bouquet.

NORTHERN

The Cadets in Northern Ireland are steadily increasing their activities, and they are rapidly becoming the very flourishing Junior Partners of the Adult Divisions. The Cadet meetings are marked examples of keenness and enthusiasm, and at these gatherings the lighter side is skilfully blended with the more responsible side of Cadet activities by the equally enthusiastic Cadet Officers. A typical Cadet Meeting was held in the Clarence Place Hall, Belfast, when

Beeston. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Vigrass enrolled 19 new Cadets in the Beeston Cadet Nursing Division. The annual Efficiency cup was presented by Div. Surgeon J. Trevor Watkins to Patricia Attwood. Her sister, Brenda, was the runner-up.

IRELAND

over 100 Cadets spent a happy hour in playing various games. This was followed by an interesting talk by Asst. Commissioner J. Harris Rea on the Order of St. John; at the conclusion of which Area Cadet Officer Miss E. Garrett stated that on Cadet Day this year a pilgrimage would be made to Castleboy, Co. Down, to pay respects to the memory of the Knights of the Order who had lived there so long ago.

Asst. District Supt. Miss O. K. Neill

spoke of the very real pleasure that attendance at Cadet functions gave her; and went on to give a vivid description of her recent visit to St. John s Gate.

OXFORD

On Sunday, 30th January, Lt.-Colonel H. du Cane Norris (a Knight of the Order) enrolled 170 ambulance and nursing cadets from all parts of the County. Never before had so many Cadets been enrolled. at the same ceremony; and the Town Hall, Oxford, was, for the occasion, definitely a St. John meeting place. The floor was occupied by the Cadets, and in the galleries Adult members with parents and friends watched the ceremony. After the ceremony, the assembly stood while the Code of Chivalry was repeated.

The Prayer of the Order and the Benediction was spoken by the ViceChancellor of the University.

Miss Cunard, Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, congratulated Oxfordshire on its fine tradition of service in the Order.

Colonel Norris in a message to the

Cadets, said that in every sphere of life to-day there was a need for team-work. He asked the Cadets to remember that they had joined an organization of which they were proud. It was in their hands to make or mar its reputation.

Lord Sandford appealed to parents and friends to support the movement . while the Mayor paid tribute to the work of the Brigade in the City.

Oxford City Ambulance Cadet Division during 1948 had a successful year. The Divisional Competition team (seniors) gained second place in the Cadet. Finals and the Freeborne Bowl. Membership nearly doubled, and members gained 51 Badge certificates and 10 proficiency badges. Approximately 3,000 hours public duties were carried out and many members attended a highly successful camp.

YORKSHIRE

Brighouse. During the three months of this year the Cadet Parents Association has arranged numerous functions for the Cadets. These have included parties, whist drives, and social evenings, dances many functions raising funds for the Cadets.

Leeds. A pageant play Knights of the White Cross ? by Miss Noel-Paton, was presented by Ambulance and Nursing

Cadets of the Leeds Corps on three nights in January. The play was produced by Mr. George W. Newby, ably assisted by Corps. Supt. Miss E. Kirkley, Cadet Officer Miss F. V. Chapman. The Lady Mayoress of Leeds, the Chief Constable, County Commissioner H. L. Thornton, District Officer Mrs. Lodge, and District Officer R. H. Baker were among those who attended the performances.

HEADQUARTER NOTES

The Buxton Report. The long-awaited Buxton Report is at last on the market. You can obtain it from the Stores Department, price 1s. We regret that the price is 8d. more than was originally advertised in Brigade Orders, but the cost of producing a limited number of copies proved more expensive than was expected. No Officer or Senior N.C.O. should be without this report, as it brings the reader right up-to-date with all the latest developments of the Cadet Movement. NCO. Training Course. There has already been a very good response from Counties for the N.C.O.s Training Course at St. John House from the 30th April to Ist May, 1949, but a few places are still vacant. Names must be received at Headquarters at least a fortnight before the Course, i.e. by the 16th April. The Course will include a visit to St. John s Gate, talks, and discussions. The theme of the Course will be Leadership and it is hoped that the week-end will give to every N.C.O. a broader idea of what the Cadet Movement is trying to do in the country as a whole. Some Counties may feel that attendance at this Course is a 16

suitable reward for an older Cadet who has just won his or her Grand Prior Badge. Officers Training Courses. Again this year we have a very encouragingly large number of Regional and County Training week-ends and days. In addition, there is the big Officers Training Conference at Oxford from the 23rd to 25th September. Meetings will take place in the Oxford Union. Delegates will be quartered in the Colleges. Among the principal speakers it is hoped will be the Lord Prior and the Chief Commissioner.

There will also be a Course for Cadet Officers (no Officer above the rank of Cadet Superintendent accepted) at St. John House on the 3rd and 4th December. This Course will be designed to assist Officers in planning lively programmes and in brightening up their Divisional routine and administration.

Empire Youth Sunday. No. District Cadets are being allotted 100 places at the Broadcast Service in the Central Hall, Westminster, sponsored by the Free Church Federal Council. Another con- tingent of No. 1 District will attend the customary service in Westminster Abbey.

THE PAINTERS CUP COMPETITION

Mr. John Rotherstein, Director, Tate Gallery, donor of the Painters Cup, sends the following message:

Competitions for Musical Composition, Story-writing, and Poetry are already features of the Cadet Movement and the cycle would not be complete without the subject of Painting.

As in the other Competitions the paintings will be judged above all on their originality, and any form of copying will be strictly barred.

There are two ways of approaching the subject: (a) to paint something that you see, or (b) to paint something that you imagine. In either case the composi- tion should be what you see or imagine yourself and not what you think other people would like you to see or imagine, or what you feel to be the fashion of the moment.

Tt is not laid down in the rules that competitors should have had any previous experience and while it is obvious that those of you who have done some painting before will have an advantage over the beginners, it is possible, particularly among some of the younger Cadets, that the Competition may bring some hidden talent to light.

Painting helps us to train our eyes to see more clearly, in the same way as musical composition develops our sense of hearing, and although this Painters Competition may never produce a genius, it will not be, I feel, a waste of time if it encourages in some of you a greater love and understanding of pictures and painting.

SCHOOLBOYS OWN EXHIBITION

At the above exhibition, which was held in London from Ist to 15th January, St. John Ambulance Cadets were represented at a small stand for the first time. During the fortnight, 88 Cadet Officers and 176 Cadets, drawn from London, Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, were on duty for four-hour stretches, and approximately 15,000 recruiting leaflets were distributed. Slips of application for membership were either completed or taken away by over 600 children, and of this number over 200 were received at Cadet Headquarters and passed to the appropriate local Division.

At the opening ceremony, Admiral of the Fleet, Sir James Somerville, specially visited the stand, being accompanied by the Mayor of Westminster and other officials of the Exhibition Organization.

Official visitors to the stand included the Secretary-General of the Order, the Chief Commissioner, the Superintendent-inChief, and Commissioners and other senior officers. A member of the Exhibition Committee (which was under the chairmanship of Capt. Geidt, County Cadet Officer, Oxford) visited the stand each day.

It is hoped that next year an even larger stand will be taken.

Sir James Somerville and the Mayor of Westminster at the St. John Cadet Stand.

Countess Mountbatten of Burma assisting 17 with a demonstration of bandaging.

CADET ACTIVITIES IN THE PRIORY FOR WALES

PRIORY HEADQUARTER NOTES

Wales to have Cadet Training Officer. An important decision was reached by the Cadet Advisory Committee at its last meeting in Cardiff at which it was agreed that it had become vital to the progress of the Cadet movement in Wales to have a full-time Cadet Training Officer (or Officers, male and female) appointed, to whom Cadet Officers could look for guidance and leadership in taking the utmost advantage of the openings available in these days of accent on youth organizations. A Selection Sub-Committee was set up to interview candidates, Commissioners being asked to send in applications from within the Brigade or if suitable candidates were not forthcoming from this source to go further afield with a view to getting a first-rate officer. There is every reason to anticipate an announcement shortly, and in the near future Cadet Officers will have opportunities for discussing the various problems which occur to mind from time to time with one whose main interest will be focussed on the welfare of the Cadets.

Lady Twiston-Davies, Chief Cadet Officer Nursing Cadets Wales, who presided, invited Capt. J. Glynn Jones, a member of the Welsh Board of Health, and Miss S. M. Kerr, Hospital Nursing Officer for Wales, to address the meeting on the subject of the circular issued on part-time Evening Pre-Nursing Courses. Capt. Glynn Jones explained that when a minimum number of recruits could be enrolled from St. John and other youth organizations in any one area, the Local Education Authority would be prepared to set up the school. In addition to bridging the gap between schoolleaving and the age for entering the Nursing profession, the pre-Nursing Course enables students to take Part of the Preliminary Examination for the State Register of Nurses before starting their hospital training.

Ex-Cadet Successes. It is not surprsing to find former St. John Nursing Cadets outstripping their colleagues in hospital training. So many of them have had not only the theoretical instruction, but like the Barry Nursing Cadets, who have just earned Special Service Shields by service in hospital alone, have had a good insight into hospital routine and duties.

Particularly interesting is the account of Miss Mollie Eileen King, ex-member of the Whitchurch Cadet Nursing Division, who recently passed the General Nursing Council of England and Wales Final Examination. At Our Ladies Convent

High School, Cardiff, where Mollie was educated, she was known as the School First Aider; and for her spare time services as a Cadet in the Wards of Whitchurch Emergency Hospital she received the Voluntary Service Badge. Miss King trained at the Bristol General Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary, where she was appointed President of the Royal College of Nursing Student Nurses Branch, by the Hospital Students of the Bristol Hospitals, and appointed to represent them at the Conference held at the Royal College of Nursing, being the guest of a London Hospital Matron. Miss King is now studying Ostetrics in London.

The County Cadet Officer for Aberdare reports that two of her Cadets left in 1948 to commence training in hospitals in Bristol and Church Village (Glamorgan).

From Caerphilly County Area comes news of a Bargoed Cadet now taking her Final at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport; and two former Cadets from Deri are nursing at Pontypool General Hospital.

The Clydach Town Cadet Nursing Division, having the benefit of the interest of the Matron of Morriston Hospital as President, never lacks opportunities for the members to render useful service in hospital, which has encouraged several members to take up nursing careers. Many members have found in Nursery Nursing a satisfactory way of bridging the gap ; Cadet Patricia Lewis, who went from Clydach to the Nor-West Nursery Training School, Purley, is now taking General Training at Gorseinon Hospital. Cadet Norma Carter is studying Pharmacy, and Cadet Gwyneth Murdock is studying dispensing. Cadet Linda Jones is employed at the Clydach Hospital until she is old enough to start General Training. Acting Cadet Officer Valerie E. Lloyd is finding her work as a shorthand typist on the staff of Morriston Hospital offers a useful outlet for her interest in hospital work.

Forthcoming Open Competitions. Cadet Officers can make a note of the date of the competitions for the Isca and Gwent Shields, to be held at the Royal National Eisteddfod, at Dolgelley, Merionethshire, on the Tuesday following August Bank Holiday. These contests are open to teams of four boys and girls, respectively, under 17 years of age, resident in Wales and accredited members of recognized youth organizations. Entry forms can be obtained from the Eisteddfod Office, Dolgelley.

NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES

EAST DENBIGHSHIRE

County Cadet Officer Major A. S. D. Graesser, in his report on the past year s progress, refers to the Band of the Wrexham Cadets, which has been fortunate in receiving training from Bandmaster Lawler, who is an ex-bandmaster of the Royal Welch Fusiliers.

A series of entertainments is being planned with the object of raising funds for Cadet purposes. Nearly 100 Cadets enjoyed a camping holiday in a hutted camp at Dyserth, run by the Merseyside Youth Organization. The Corps are looking forward to another week there next August.

GLAMORGAN

Barry County Area. All praise to Lady Cadet Supt. Mrs. D. Bravey on her achievement in earning the distinction of training the first Nursing Cadet unit in Wales to qualify for the Special Service Shield. Only one boy cadet in Wales Cadet Sergt. J. Fisher was in prior possession before the awards were earned by the following Barry Nursing Cadets: Joyce Tamlyn, Maureen Clease, June Bailey, Grace Morgan, Audrey Jenkins, Brenda Evans, Jean Collins, Patricia Donaclift, and Maureen Bailey. This Division can boast also the largest number of Grand Prior Cadets in any one Welsh unit fifteen having the distinction. That the Cadets are making practical use of Brigade training and instruction is indicated in the following account of an incident reported by the Superintendent: On Sunday, January 2, 1949, Mrs. Bailey was preparing breakfast, with Michael, aged 4, playing around. Mrs. Bailey having no sense of smell, was unaware that Michael opened the oven door slightly

and turned the gas tap on full. Her daughters June and Maureen, two Grand Prior Cadets, smelling gas, had no sooner shouted a warning from upstairs when there was an explosion. On coming down they found their mother and brother badly scorched. June, the elder daughter, took charge of the two patients, while Maureen prepared bicarb lotion. Mother had badly scorched legs and thighs and Michael s face and neck were scorched. The solution made, June proceeded with dressings and Maureen made hot sweetened tea and filled hot water bottles. After treatment, both patients were put to bed. Mother was up and about in three days and Michael made good progress, although looking rather strange with no eyelashes, eyebrows, and one side of his hair scorched away, but no further injury to his eyes.

Neath County Area. An enjoyable time was spent by 200 Cadets at the third annual social evening organized by the Cadoxton Ambulance Cadet Division, through the good offices of Cadet Supt. T. Davies and Cadet Officer J. Thomas. The guests included the Vicar of Cadoxton, the Rev. E. Ishmael, other local clergy, representatives of the Council, and representative units of Cadets from neighbouring Divisions. Tea was arranged by the parents of the Cadets, to whom grateful thanks were extended and the chief presentation was a warrant of appointment as Hon. President to Mr. E. Atkinson, presented by County Officer John Richards, who congratulated the Cadoxton Cadet Division on its excellent progress and increase in membership.

Pontardawe County Avea. The Cadet Parents Association rose to the occasion with an excellent tea for the Clydach

(Headquarters Priory House, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff)

Barry Cadet Nursing Division

Seven Grand Prior Cadets wearing the Special Service Shield.

(By courtesy Western Mail and Echo) Monmouthshire Cadets demonstrating the eight-pointed cross at the Cadet Officers Conference, Cardiff.

Town Ambulance and Nursing Cadets annual fancy dress party, which was held at the Corps Headquarters, Pontardawe. Div. Supt. W. A. Newsome presided, and prizes for the best costumes. and characters were presented by Miss Joyce Jenkins, Nursing Cadet Supt. M. H. Sykes organized a varied programme.

MONMOUTHSHIRE

Bedwellty County Area. Tredegar Ambulance Cadets have another success to record in winning the Islwyn Corps League Cup for the seventh successive year. Their high standard of efficiency reflects great credit upon ex-Cadet Sergt. Brinley Thomas, former captain of the Tredegar Cadet Team, who has devoted much time to their training.

Tredegar Nursing Cadets can record a success gained by the No. 2 Team in winning the Islwyn Corps trophy for Nursing Cadets, second place being scored by the Tredegar No. 1 team. The results were announced by Lady Corps Supt. Mrs. N. Phillips, the prizes being presented by Corps Inspector of Stores A. Williams. The annual Cadet party at the Tredegar Ambulance Hall was a great success. Lady County Area Cadet Officer E. Kinsey presided and extended a welcome to the new Lady Cadet President, Mrs. A. Williams. Of the four Grand Prior Cadets present, Brenda Munckley had become Cadet Officer and Mary Harper Cadet Corporal; and the first Grand Prior Cadet Miss Ena I. Williams, now qualified as a Domestic Science Mistress, was looking forward to taking the Cookery Examination from Cadet to Examiner.

ABERDARE

The Cadets, Ambulance and Nursing, of the Upper and Lower Cynon Valley, gave considerable help to the St. John Exhibition which was shown in conjunc- tion with a Bazaar at the Memorial Hall, Aberdare, in December. They provided an attractive display of articles for a Cadet Stall; the proceeds being devoted to the purchase of uniform. Teams of boys and girls gave excellent demonstrations in First Aid and the girls displayed the eight-pointed cross.

Most of the Divisions had their Christ- mas parties; and the annual dance, attended by 350 Cadets, was a great success.

BOROUGH OF NEWPORT

Cadet Bandmaster J. W. Rabbitt had six sons and daughters among the 200 St. John Ambulance Brigade Cadets entertained at Newport Docks Casualty Station. Hosts were the staff of the Docks Ambulance Service, led lone ibe Al) Jf Raines (Principal First Aid Warden), 20

ably assisted by lady helpers. A Christmas tree and seasonal trimmings brightened the Station, carols were sung after a sumptuous tea, and the young people afterwards thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Horace Beer s slick conjuring. Equally good fun was a film show put on by the Rev. P. J. E. Hawkes (Missions to Seamen Padre). An unexpected but welcome interlude was the distribution of ices by Santa Clause (Mr. C. I. Curle). At tea, County Cadet Officer A. E. Marshall, supported by Cadet Officer A. R. G. Pocock (key man in the Cadet drive at Newport), welcomed Mr. L. James (Pill Division President) on his first visit to the Cadets.

A Cadet Parents Association has been formed at Newport to organize social functions and raise funds for Cadet work, as well as bringing the parents into closer contact with each other and the Officers of the Cadet Units.

The annual Cadet Enrolment Ceremony and Distribution of Awards was held at the Town Hall Assembly Rooms, Newport, on January 31. County Cadet Vice-President S. G. Firth welcomed the Cadets and expressed pleasure at seeing so many parents present. A report on the year s work was given by County Cadet Officer A. E. Marshall, who said that although still handicapped by lack of headquarters, the increase in the membership was remarkable. There were now four Cadet Divisions in Newport three Ambulance and one Nursing. Teams had won a number of trophies and prizes in South Wales competitions during the year, and he hoped that the Cadets would take part in the National Competitions. Warrants of Appointment and Badges were presented to a number of Presidents and VicePresidents of the Cadet Units by County Commissioner Major H. Ware, and a Service Bar was presented to County Sergt.-Major P. T. Marshall by the Borough of Newport Centre Chairman, Dr. S. McCormac. The new Cadets were enrolled by Asst. Commissioner T. J. Raines, who reminded the boys and girls of their obligations to the Order of St. John. A surprise item was the presentation of a cup by Sergt. John Swales on behalf of the Officers and Cadets to the Area Cadet Officer, Mr. A. R. G. Pocock, as a tribute to that Officer s great work for the Cadets in Newport. Mr, Pocock in accepting the gift said that he would put the cup up for inter-divisional competition and would be pleased to give his name to the trophy . The Cadets paraded to the Town Hall, headed by their band under Bandmaster J. W. Rabbitt.

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TO A FRIEND MOST DEAR

By Rose Parker, Southampton Cadet Nursing Division

(Winner of the 8rd Prize in the Cadet Poetry Competition)

Dear Friend, I pray thee, if thou wouldst be proving Thy strong regard for me, Make me no vows, Lip service is not loving But let thy faith speak for thee. Swear not to me that nothing can divide us

So little, such oaths mean to me. But when distrust and envy creep beside us, Let them not come between you and me.

Say not to me the depths of thy devotion Are deeper than the sea But watch, lest doubt, at some unkind emotion Embitter them for me.

Vow not to love me ever and for ever Words are such idle things; But when we differ in opinions, never Hurt me by thy little stings.

I m sick of words; they are so lightly spoken, And spoken, are but air. I d rather feel thy trust in me unbroken, Than list thy words so fair.

If all the little proofs of trust are heeded, If thou art always kind, No sacrifice, no promise will be needed, To satisfy my mind.

HEADQUARTER EVENTS

April 30 to May 1. Cadet N.C.O. s Training Week-end, St. John House, London. May

21. Cadet Drama Cup Finals, Toynbee Hall, London. June

LSS CADE yAIve: 30. Cadet Advisory Committee. September

23-5. SENIOR CADET OFFICERS CONFERENCE, Oxford. October

5. Cadet Advisory Committee. November

1. Final Date for entries for the Art Cups Competitions.

5. CADET NATIONAL FIRST AID COMPETITION FINALS, London.

REGIONAL AND COUNTY EVENTS

April

9-10. Northern Ireland District Cadet Officers Training Week-end.

9-10. Eastern Area, No. District Cadet Officers Conference, Canvey Island.

16. No. 6 Regional Cadet Officers Conference, Reading.

May

6. No. 9 Regional Cadet Officers Training Course, St. John House.

6-8. Northamptonshire Cadet Officers Course, Glendon Hall.

14-15. Nottinghamshire Cadet Officers Training Course.

28-29. No.4 Regional Training Course, Glemham.

June

6. Eastern Area, No. District, Whitsuntide Fete, Romford. July

2-3. Cadet Rally, Cornwall.

NEWS OF EX-CADETS

In the January, 1949, issue of The Cadet report under the above heading referred to the Cinderhill Cadet Nursing Division. This should have read the Cinderford (Gloucestershire) Cadet Nursing Division.

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