St John Cadet Vol. 5 No. 3 (October 1950)

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. 5. No. 3.

OCTOBER, 1950 SIXPENCE

EDITORIAL

In some parts of the country Cadets attend the Saturday Morning Children s Cinema Clubs, thereby giving those present an idea of what St. John, and especially the Cadet Movement, stands for.

CINEMA CLUBS.

In Plymouth and in Nottingham Cadet Divisions have been flourishing some time within the Odeon and Gaumont Children s Clubs and the Headquarters of these Children s Clubs hope to encourage the Cadet Movement in other Odeon and Gaumont Cinemas.

As the membership of these Clubs ranges from 500 to 1,000, with a total membership of 400,000, there is no need to emphasize the importance of contacting local managers of the cinemas with the view to (a) giving first aid demonstrations (6) giving short talks from the stage on the Cadet Movement, the history of the Order, and the Cadet Training; (c) forming Cadet Divisions within the Clubs or adding to the membership of existing Divisions in the area concerned.

It is not enough, however, just to go along to these Clubs once or twice nor to expect that after such visits along will come the recruits. Every meeting must be attended (in uniform) and a few words given on every occasion possible. Nor must the demonstrations be dull. Demonstrating on a stage in a place which might hold 1,000 boys and girls is a very different matter to the more informal demonstrations given at the Divisional Social. All actions must be seen from every angle, the commentary must be crisp (very crisp) and to the point, and the performers must ensure that their actions can be seen.

Odeon and Gaumont Cinema Managers will shortly be receiving a letter from Mr. Rank urging them to give every facility to the St. John Movement; and therefore prepare your ground NOW so that YOUR Division will play a full part in this scheme. Co-operation between Adult and Cadet Divisions of the Brigade is very essential. Members of the Adult Divisions can assist with attendances at the Saturday Morning Club Meetings either on duty as first aiders or as assistants in the demonstrations making up the casualties for the set pieces. Boys and girls are always interested in making things and a few well chosen subjects and instruction on the faking of injuries might well be the means of obtaining new recruits to the St. John Family.

H.R.H. PRINCESS MARGARET VISITS NORFOLK

Over 2,000 Members on Parade

Sennowe Park, the home oi County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook, was the venue of the largest St. John parade which H.R.H. Princess Margaret has yet attended. On Saturday, 22nd July, some 2,000 St. John Ambulance Brigade members were inspected by Her Royal Highness; and of this number 750 were Nursing Cadets and 450 Ambulance Cadets.

The Princess, who drove from Holkham Hall, where she had stayed as the guest of the Earl and Countess of

spoke to many of the Cadets, and was interested in the splendid turn-out.

Returning to the dais, Her Royal Highness presented to Cadet Bernard Edwards, of Great Ellingham, a certificate of merit for bravery in saving two children from drowning at Great Ellingham in 1949. The Princess warmly congratulated him on his bravery.

Following the Commandant-inChief's speech, which was addressed mainly to the Cadets, Sir Otto Lund

Addressing the Parade, Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret said :

I am delighted to be here to-day to review the Cadets in this region, more especially so because know that the total of members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in Norfolk has never stood higher in time of peace than it does to-day.

I should like to say how warmly I welcome the adult Brigade, whose presence at the review underlines how closely the Brigade and the Cadet Movement are working together. There are other encouraging signs of this. In the adult finals held in London recently, there was not only a very high proportion of ex-Cadets in the winning teams, but in the nursing side every member of the winning team,

including the officer-in-charge, had been in the Cadet Movement.

I know that in country districts like this you are faced with special difficulties.

People live so far apart, and there is often a lack of clubs and playing fields. I feel

you deserve every credit for haying done so much to overcome your problems, and I want to express my real admiration for your splendid turn-out to-day.

On St. John Day this year the home and overseas sections of the St. John Ambulance Brigade were united under one headquarters, and it is good to feel we shall now enjoy much closer ties with our brother and sister cadets in the Commonwealth.

Nearly nine centuries have passed since the Order of St. Taba of Jerusalem was created by the Knights of the Hospital of St. John. It was their spirit of Christian chivalry which inspired our two mottoes For the Faith and For the Service of Mankind . The Cross was the symbol of their faith, and it stands for all that we believe in. If we remember this, and keep its meaning before us, we shall be worthy of the Crusaders who, in those far-off days, fought so fearlessly for the truth.

I hope you will meet with every good fortune, and find happy rewards in the good work you are doing.

Leicester, had lunch with Sir Thomas (the Commissioner-in-Chief), informed and Lady Cook before the parade. Her Royal Highness that her presence Clouds which threatened the proceedings did not stop a large crowd gathering early; and as the Princess, in the uniform of Commandant-inChief of the Cadets, walked from the Hall with Lady Cook, the sun broke through on a magnificent scene.

On her arrival Her Royal Highness was received with the Royal Salute, played by the St. John County Band, and after greeting Sir Thomas Cook, who was in charge of the parade, the inspection took place. The Princess

had enabled a gathering together of St. John Ambulance personnel not only from Norfolk, but from Lincolnshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and a few from Essex. She had, in fact, enabled them to have a family gathering

The Cadet Movement, continued Sir Otto, represented the future of the Brigade and we must make sure that we have a very efficient future, as our commitments are ever growing. Referring to the steady increase in the

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The Commandant-in-Chief, accompanied by Cadet Corps Supt. H. F. Cocker, inspecting

Ambulance Cadets. In the photograph can be seen the Commissioner-in-Chief (Sir Otto

Lund) and County Commissioner Sir Thomas Cook.

The turn of the Nursing Cadets accompanied by Cadet Corps Supt. Mrs. W. J. Beck and County Cadet Officer Mrs. G. E. Portal.

Cadet movement, Sir Otto said that although they practised and taught and interested themselves in all things peculiar to other youth movements, they had first aid as a basis. He hoped that when they grew up, the Cadets would join the adult divisions, where they would be most welcome.

Sir Otto thanked Sir Thomas and Lady Cook for having made the parade possible by lending Sennowe Park. The arrangements were quite excellent, due to Sir Thomas and his County Staff.

Thanking Princess Margaret for her address, Sir Otto said it would be an inspiration to them always, and they looked forward to her next coming among them.

Led by Sir Thomas, the Cadets gave three cheers for Princess Margaret, who had tea in a marquee on the terrace, where. she met many of the 200 leaders of the St. John movement.

Those present during the proceedings included Sir Edmund Bacon (LordLieutenant for Norfolk), the Earl of Albemarle (County President), the Bishop of Norwich, Field-Marshal Lord Ironside (President of the Norfolk County St. John Council), Lord Walsingham, Sir Richard LBarrettLennard, Sir Basil Mayhew, The Earl of Leicester, the Earl of Cranbrook (County Commissioner, Suffolk), RearAdmiral A. H. Taylor, Commander the Hon. Roger Coke, Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets), Mr. G. Guthrie Moir (Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets), Air Vice-Marshal F. P. Don, Major T. Harvey (Private Secretary to

the Queen), and Miss Jennifer Bevan (Lady in Waiting).

The gathering was a wonderful spectacle, and one which the Cadets will ever remember.

LOYAL MESSAGES TO H.R.H. THE PRINCESS MARGARET

On the occasion of the 20th birthday of Her Royal Highness, the following message was sent : Many Happy Returns of the Day. St. John Cadets send loyal and affectionate greetings to their Commandant-in-Chief. Her Royal Highness was pleased to send the following acknowledgement :

T am deeply grateful to you and all those Cadets who joined in your kind telegram of greetings which received with great pleasure. Margaret, Commandant-in-Chief.

Cadets of New Zealand sent the following message : Loyal birthday greetings to Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret from St. John Cadets in New Zealand. To this the following message was received :

TI send my sincere thanks to all St. John Cadets in New Zealand for their kind telegram of greeting which much appreciate- Margaret, Commandantin-Chief.

THE WORLD ASSEMBLY OF YOUTH

By MILDRED NEVILE *

The second Council meeting of the World Assembly of Youth was held this year in Istanbul from 12th to 22nd August, and I was fortunate enough to be elected to the British Delegation of twelve which attended this meeting. This statement will, no doubt, immediately bring from members of the Cadet Movement the question What has this to do with us ? and so I must give you some idea of what WAY (as the World Assembly of Youth is shortly named) is, and how it was set up, and what it aims to do. WAY can best be described as an international co-ordinating body of co-ordinating youth committees. Prior to 1949 no international body was in existence which promoted the interests of young people, except the communist-inspired World Federation of Democratic Youth, and it was felt that there was a need for some international youth organization which could help to co-ordinate the work of the various youth organizations, and act as a sort of clearing house for information of interest to them. And so in 1948 an International Youth Conference was called in London at which twenty-five countries were represented, and out of this grew the idea of a permanent international youth organization WAY. The World Assembly of Youth was formally set up in Brussels last year in order that youth itself may study and focus attention on its needs and responsibilities . Twenty-eight countries ratified the Charter. The members of WAY are the national co-ordinating committees affiliated to it which have ratified its Charter. These national co-ordinating committees must consist of at least two youth organizations which represent the main tendencies of youth in their particular country. In England, for | instance, there are about twenty-three organizations represented on the National Committee as full members, as well as various organizations which have observer status. Any individual in one of these youth organizations may * Miss Nevile (who is Personal Assistant to the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets) is Vice-Chairman of the British Co-ordinating Committee of WAY.

put forward a proposal to the British Committee through their representative which, if approved by the Committee as a whole, will go forward to WAY International. In this way, if the National Committees do their work thoroughly, there should be an effective channel from actual membership level, in our own case from St. John Cadets, right up to the International body. On a smaller scale the Cadet Advisory Committee can be compared with the International Body, with Regional Committee compared with the National Committees of WAY.

WAY is only a means of serving youth and youth organizations, and is not an end in itself. It has an important role to play in the service of youth and especially in countries which are backward in the initiation and organization of their youth movements. It should prove a tremendous driving force in this connection, helping in the exchange of information and ideas, in the training of youth leaders, in the organization of regional seminars or summer schools to discuss local problems. All these things can be done under the sponsorship of an international organization which really has the interests of youth at heart and which is firmly based on those beliefs which are upheld by the free peoples of the world. Gradually it should come to be regarded as a force to be considered and consulted by U.N.O., U.N.E.S.C.O., I.L.O., and other-international bodies,

Princess Margaret presenting Cadet Bernard Edwards with a certificate of merit for bravery.

Mosque of Soloman the Great at Istanbul.

on many of which it already has consultative or observer status, and will prove itself to be an organization genuinely voicing the opinions and dealing with the problems of youth in a way that no existing organization can do or does.

The British Committee have already undertaken the project of an International Youth Camp, which is to be held for two weeks at Chigwell, in Essex, next summer. Full particulars will be circulated soon, but Cadets and officers between the ages of 18 and 25 might like to bear this camp in mind when making arrangements for next summer. Hospitality in English homes for a further week has also been suggested, and Cadet Headquarters will be delighted to receive offers of such hospitality. shall be pleased to give further particulars of this camp to those interested.

CADET OFFICERS CAMPING HANDBOOK

Recently published, this Handbook should be in the library of every Officer of the Cadet Movement, more especially those who have not yet taken the St. John Camp Training Certificate or Camping Warrant.

Permission for the holding of Camps must be obtained from the Commissioner, and the booklet sets out regulations controlling Cadet Camps. It is very important that all Cadet Camps should be of a very high standard, and Cadet Officers who follow the instruction of this Camping Handbook will ensure that this standard is reached.

ARTS CUPS COMPETITIONS

All members of the Cadet Movement are reminded that the closing date for the Arts Cups Competitions is lst November. This leaves but a few weeks to obtain entry forms from Cadet Headquarters (8 Grosvenor Crescent, London, 5.W. 1) and to send in YOUR entry.

Every Cadet can, and should, enter for one competition at least. And whilst on the question of entries the Chief Officer of Ambulance Cadets would like to see more entries from the Ambulance side.

In case you do not remember the sections of the Arts Competitions here is a list :Music Cup for composition for voice or any instrument.

Author's Cup for a short story or a play not exceeding 2,500 words.

Painting Cup for landscape, poster, etc., in oils or water-colours.

Poetry Cup for a poem on any subject, whether funny or serious, rhyme or blank verse. Not longer than 50 lines.

It has been decided that the Essay Prize, for which the Chancellor of the Order has kindly presented the sum of £10 to be awarded annually, shall be open to Officers and Members of the Brigade as well as to Cadets and Student Members. As it is impossible to inform the Brigade (at home and overseas) of this alteration in time for the Competition to take place this year, it has been necessary to postpone the Competition until the autumn of 1951. New rules and the subject will be announced in the Spring of 1951.

Following the Regulations (which include size of camps, mixed camps, inspections, and County Camp Advisers), a Syllabus of Camp Training is given for (a) Theoretical Camp Course and (b) Practical Camping Week-end. Then follows chapters on such subjects as objects of camping, types of camps, choice of camp site, preliminary contacts and permits, camp sanitation. There is a special section on Quartermaster s Department, fires and fire prevention, health, hospital tent, medicine chest in fact all sides of camping is covered.

Appendices include the important items such as permission forms and health certificates, equipment and kit lists, daily time table, orderly duties, and lastly suggested menus and rules.

Drawings of simple gadgets, a plan of a camp site, the camp flagstaff, tents and latrines, etc., set out clearly the why s and wherefore s of such objects.

Copies of the booklet can be obtained from the Stores Department, St. John s Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C. 1, price ls. 6d. plus postage.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND DIARIES

There is available a limited number of a special Christmas Card for Cadets. It is a production in black and white, with a photograph of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets. Cost is 6d. each, plus postage.

The St. John Diary is also available at 2s. 6d. each, plus postage. This Diary, which fits snugly in the pocket, contains a short history of the Order, the St. John Ambulance Association, the St. John Ambulance Brigade, including Cadets, together with Competition Results since 1897.

Copies of the Christmas Card and Diary can. be obtained from the Stores Department, St. John s Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C. 1.

HELLO, THERE!

On 8th August St. John featured in the Hello, There! programme of the Light Programme of the B.B.C. This was introduced by Lionel Gamlin and was received well in all parts of the country.

For 15 minutes an interesting and stirring story was unfolded commencing with the ancient history and continuing right up to the present day. It was indeed fifteen minutes of packed information without a dull moment.

The modern aspect of St. John was given by the Lord Prior (Lord Wakehurst) from the Chancery of the Order at the sixteenth-century Gate House in Clerkenwell. Then followed interviews on the Association side of the work, the Adult Brigade activities, and a special session on Cadet work. This session was held in the Lecture Room at St. John s Gate where ambulance and nursing cadets gathered to listen (and listen they did) to a lecture by a member of the medical profession on first aid and to practise bandaging. Then Miss Virginia Cunard and Mr. G. Guthrie Moir (Chief Officers of Cadets) gave brief talks and held conversations with Cadets.

The final scene was conducted by the Commissioner-in-Chief (Sir Otto Lund) and the Superintendent-in-Chief (Countess Mountbatten of Burma) whose colourful references to Africa and the Far East was an attraction.

Martial music and background effects lent variety to the broadcast; and the day-to-day flashes of present-day work of the Brigade made interesting listening even for those who are well aware of these activities.

At Cadet Headquarters following the broadcast hundreds of inquiries were received from potential Cadets; whilst in the Counties further inquiries have been received with, it is hoped, a future increase in Cadet personnel.

Many Cadets heard the programme whilst at Camp and at one such camp the County Commissioner travelled nearly 100 miles to his County Cadet Camp taking with him his portable wireless set so that his Cadets could hear the excellent programme.

HEADQUARTER NOTES

The Cadet Final First Aid Competitions Desk on a site given by the News Chronicle are being held this year at the Central adjacent to the Festival site. Hall, Westminster, on Saturday, 21st fie October. The Trophies will be presented aes ee eo eean oa

By ae a gee aE: a Alan= Chigwell, Essex. In this connection any Lee eae pasa ates member of the Brigade between the age of 18 and 25 who would like to spend one or two weeks at this Camp, where young people from all over the world will be accommodated, should get in touch with

Junior and Probationary Cadet Officers Training Course. The above annual training course will again be held at St. John House over the week-end 2nd to 3rd December. Full details will appear in Cadet Headquarters as soon as possible. Brigade Orders nearer the time. This 18-30 Conference. Organizing an At Course will be especially suitable for Cadet ome and an evening s entertainment in Officers who have not had very much an open-air theatre off Shaftesbury Avenue experience or for ex-Cadets or members of for young people from the Commonwealth the Adult Brigade who want to starta and Abroad as well as members of British Cadet Division. Officers are urged to put Youth Organizations who will be in in their applications in good time as the [London during the Festival period. accommodation on the Course will be It is very much hoped that in addition rather limited. to these activities, which will be organized the. Weel of Britain The Cader . by, Cadet Headquarters, Cadet units. at - level will co-operate to the full with Movement is undertaking the following °V°Y eae projects in connection with the estival of Local Authorities and Youth Committees Be sr, who are organizing events for the Festival Se ee cl year. Cadet Headquarters would be very S.C.N.V.Y.0. Running the Youth glad to hear of any arrangements already Display and manning the Information made in this connection.

THIRD ANNUAL CADET OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE

By the time the October issue of The St. John Cadet appears, the third annual Cadet Officers Training Course will have reached a successful conclusion. This year it was the turn for the North, and Heysham Towers Holiday Camp, Morecambe, Lancashire was the venue.

It is not possible to include in this issue a description of the course, which took place on 29th September to 1st October, but from preliminary notices there can be no doubt that the Course was a successful one.

Some 450 Officers from all parts of the country attended; and a Civic welcome opened the proceedings on the first evening.

It may interest readers to know of the programme arranged and details are here given.

On the first evening the Chief Cadet Officers welcomed their many Officers and the Group Instructors and -Ideas Group met for a preliminary meeting.

Saturday commenced with the Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief (MajorGeneral A. G. Salisbury-Jones) as Chairman; and the speakers for the morning were Miss Zoe Druitt (Cadet Training Officer for Wales) who spoke on The Spirit of Adventure in Youth Work ; Mr. Adam ArnoldBrown Warden of the Outward-Bound Mountain School, on The OutwardBound Mountain School ; Miss Virginia Cunard, Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, on Fostering Individuality followed by Group . Tutorial when delegates were given the opportunity of joining one of six groups which included Public Speaking (County Cadet Officer Mrs. Ettridge, Cambridge), Committee Procedure (County Cadet Officer Dr. J. G. Billington, Birmingham), Brigade Regulations (Miss Longden, Staff Officer to the Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief), Brigade Forms (County Cadet Officer W. Nixon, Northumberland), Organi- zation of Competitions at Corps and Divisional Level (County Surgeon J. Main Russell, West Riding of Yorkshire), Camping (Asst. Commis- sioner H. J. Harris, Herefordshire). The Ideas Group also had their first

meeting and were addressed by MajorGeneral T. N. F. Wilson, Secretary of the King George s Jubilee Trust.

After the break for luncheon, the Group Tutorial had their second session which was followed by a drill instruction, and parade by members of the Lancashire District.

Mr. J. B. Longmuir, who is the Director of Welfare Services to the National Coal Board, gave a talk on What Industry expects from a Youth Movement ; this being followed by Children s Cinema Clubs and the St. John Cadet Movement given by Mr. E. G. Forsyth, Joint Odeon and Gaumont Children s Cinema Clubs Controller. The final talk in this session was by Mr. Guthrie Moir (Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets) who spoke on New Projects . Group Tutorial and Ideas Group had another meeting and then the Conference broke up for dinner which was followed by a dance and, a sight seeing visit to the illuminations.

Sunday morning session commenced with a special service by the Rector of Heysham (The Rev. J. Royds), the preacher being the Rev. Gervase Markham.

Mrs. Girouard (Assistant Superintendent-in-Chief) joined the Adult activities with those of the Cadets in a talk entitled The variety of Service offered by the Adult Brigade ; and then came the Group Findings.

Before lunch, the Commissioner-inChief (Lt.-General Sir Otto Lund) addressed the gathering. Sir Otto made a special journey from Northern Ireland where he was carrying out an inspection of the Brigade.

As many delegates had to leave immediately after lunch a_ special meeting of Northern Cadet Officers was held at which the Chief Cadet Officers spoke.

As usual a special booklet setting out the actual talks and activities of the Conference will be published in due course. Notice of publication, together with price, will be included in Brigade Orders, and Officers who were unable to attend the course should make a note to procure at least one copy.

THE VALUE OF FIRST AID TRAINING

The following is a report which appeared in the Gorton Reporter :

Last Friday afternoon a boy was involved in an accident on Lewis Road playing-fields. Three young St. John Ambulance Brigade Cadets quickly rendered first aid. One cadet, Eric Gorrell, aged 12, went for his bandages, and sent his sister to telephone for an ambulance, while Jeffrey Yarwood, who is also 12, stayed with the injured boy. - Ten-year-old Philip .Yarwood went for the boy s mother. Later the boy was conveyed to hospital, where 32 stitches had to be inserted in a deep wound. The wound was so efficiently dressed that the nurses were able to attend to more urgent cases first. This in itself is an excellent tribute to the work of the Droylsden St. John Ambulance cadets, and in particular to the three boys, who six months ago, knew nothing of first aid.

This report is one of many which appear in newspapers from time to time, and which prove the value of training received by Cadets of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. It is pleasing to read such reports and to learn that even at a young age of 12 the training given has really been put into operation with such excellent results.

Praise from the Police

The Superintendent of the Horsham, Sussex, Brigade, has received a letter from the Superintendent of the Police in the following terms: I would like to bring to your notice the commendable conduct of several boy cadet members of your Brigade.

PC. Pickering of this Station found Mr. David Nelson unconscious on the footpath, and upon examination found that he was suffering from epilepsy. He sent for the ambulance, the patient was taken to the hospital, and was later sent home. To use the constable s own words, Whilst attending to this patient I was given invaluable assistance by several boy cadet members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Perhaps you will kindly pass on the appreciation to those concerned.

This little story emphasizes the answer to the question whether competition training is of use, as the three Cadets concerned in this occurrence (all members of Horsham) are members of their divisional team.

Commendation from the Commissioner

At a recent parade of the Egloskerry (Cornwall) Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions, Assistant Commissioner W. G. Mooney read a letter of commendation

from the County Commissioner (Sir Rowland Jerram) of what is described as the outstanding services rendered by Cadet Cpl. Arthur Cowling and Cadet Grace Stephens while on duty at the Royal Cornwall Show at Collington. The letter stated :

These two Cadets were called by a member of the public to a tent where they found a lady lying unconscious, and another lady, her sister, suffering from severe shock. They immediately ran for an ambulance and, as no nurse was available, Cadet Stephens volunteered to go with the ambulance. She was present when the first lady unfortunately died, and she attended to the second patient in a very efficient manner, and remained with her for about two hours.

The sad experience of witnessing the death of the first patient was undoubtedly a trying ordeal for the two cadets of 15 years of age. They have the satisfaction of knowing that they could have done no more for the poor lady than they did.

Their general devotion to duty throughout this incident in severe weather conditions, and the particular service rendered by Nursing Cadet Grace Stephens to the second patient, were most praiseworthy and fully in accordance with the spirit of the Order of St. John. County Supt. Mrs. Oakley also sent a letter of commendation.

CADET COMPETITION FINALS

The annual competitions for the National Trophies take place on Saturday, 21st October, at the Central Hall, Westminster, London, commencing at approximately 9.15 a.m.

Throughout the day tests will be held in the Junior and Senior Sections; the competing teams being the Regional winners. A full report of the proceedings and the official results will be published in the next issue of the St. John Cadet.

THE BRIGADE OVERSEAS

As from St. John s Day, 1950, the Home and Overseas sections of the St. John Ambulance Brigade were united under one Headquarters, and the Chief Commissioner of the Brigade at Home assumed command of the Brigade as one complete whole under the title Commissioner-in-Chief.

It is hoped that in future issues of The St. John Cadet the work of the Cadets in the Commonwealth will be featured so that Cadets in the British Isles will be able to know more about their brother and sister Cadets in various parts of the world.

CAMPING

This year there has apparently been more Cadets in camp than in previous years. Although the weather was not always what it might have been, there is no doubt that an enjoyable time was had by all . The following reports have been received :

Birmingham. The Ambulance Cadet Corps Camp, at Aberdovey, was voted the best yet by fifty-five Cadets who attended under Corps Officer J. C. Miller as Camp Commandant. County Cadet Officer Dr. Billington was Medical Officer, and Corps Supt. W. R. Beckwith, Quartermaster. County Commissioner Brigadier M. L. Hayne stayed in camp and took the salute at a special church parade, and County Commissioner Pritchard (Merionethshire) visited the camp and welcomed the members to Wales. The band paraded on Carnival Day and escorted the Queen , while Cadet Officers and students manned a First Aid Tent at the regatta and sports. Student Cadets also did cliff rescue work and carried out special training. Talks were given each morning on camping subjects as well as nature study and the history of the Order in Wales. A number of Cadets have now successfully passed their Camping Badge. Field Days were held with realistically faked injuries, and many boys informed their officers that we have learnt more this year Cadet Supt. A. L. Morris took the L..M.S. Cadets to their camp at Porthcawl, where the Chairman of the Council and the County Commissioner of Glamorgan gave them an official welcome. The Cadets visited the Hospice at Bridgend and were entertained by the local Divisions. The Parents Party visited the camp on a gloriously fine day and ¥were more fortunate than at Aberdovey. ah

The Nursing Cadet Corps Camp, under its Commandant, Corps Supt. Mrs. Hammond, had a delightful time at Shanklin, Isle of Wight. They were visited by other Cadets and also by County Surgeon Nicol and Mrs. Nicol, who were camping nearby. A full programme was carried out with enthusiasm.

Buckinghamshire. Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, totalling nearly 350, from Divisions throughout the county, spent a most enjoyable camping week in an established camp of the Sussex Scouts near Battle. Originally arrangements had been made for accommodation in the Isle of Wight but these plans had to be changed at very short notice. The Sussex County Council and other authorities, including the transport services, gave every possible assistance in the short planning time available.

The cooking and preparation of the meals, done by the campers, proved most successful, the meals being varied and excellent with ample even for the heartiest eaters. Cadets spent most of their time on the beaches (a few miles from the camp), where a good sandwich lunch was provided, then a hot meal prepared for their return to camp. Numerous entertainments were arranged for the evenings. Visits were made to the camp by Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets G. Guthrie Moir, by Major and Mrs. Beachcroft, and by officers and cadets from local Divisions. County Commissioner Major Darvil-Smith was unable to pay a visit owing to the illness of his wife.

A film was taken of typical scenes and incidents during the camp and will be shown at various centres throughout the county. Camp arrangements were in the able hands of the County and Cadet Office s who had made previous summer camps such successful and happy occasions.

Cheshire. For the third successive year Cadets camped at Mr. Peter Bate s Lower Rawhead Farm, Bickerton, under Commandant County Cadet Officer H. N. Beckett and Assistant Commandant Mrs. B. L. Titterton. Nine Ambulance and fifteen Nursing Cadet Divisions were represented, about 150 Cadets being in camp. Dr. Peter Bergheimer was camp Medical Officer.

Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets) visited the camp and presented a Grand Prior s Badge to Sergt. L. Williams. Others present

A sing-song by members of the Cheshire County Camp.

included County Commissioner Capt. Percy Reay, County Surgeon K. Bean, and other members of the County Staff, and Mr. Alan Bealby (Cheshire County Youth Organizer). The Rev. A. H. Edwards conducted a special church parade service, and during the week numerous items were organized. Thursday was Open Camp when parents spent a pleasant time in camp.

Hertfordshire. Southwold, Suffolk, was the venue for the County Cadet Camp, which was reached in safety, the advance party consisting of Camp Commandant W. Howard and Mrs. Howard, Quartermaster S. Mills, Cadet Howard, and Pte. Gray (R.A.M.C.), late Hatfield Cadet, who dispensed welcome refreshments. On Sunday a church parade was held at the Southwold Congregational Church, where the Rev. Piper gave an instructive and inspiring address. A cricket match between the officers and the Cadets proved most interesting; the Medical Officer, after finding the correct end of the bat, scoring one run. However, the officers won by 142 against 57. The camp was inspected by County Cadet Officer Miss Botwood (Suffolk), who was accompanied by County Supt. Miss Parker. Both expressed their pleasure at the camp. Sports day proved a success, and during the afternoon the Suffolk County British Red Cross Society Nursing Cadets, who were in camp at Walberswick, were entertained to tea. Camp Fire was most exciting, and after an excellent dinner the Camp Commandant gave instructions for Saturday s departure. This was followed by a pleasing ceremony when a small token of appreciation was presented to the Camp Chef, Mrs. Howard, from all male officers in the camp in appreciation of her excellent cooking and all the hard work entailed in catering for 130 campers. Although there were certain cases of injuries, sickness, etc., all Cadets returned home in perfect health.

Lancashire. The No. 4 (Lancashire) District Ambulance Cadet Camp was again held at St. Annes-on-Sea. Glorious weather was experienced and the boys not only enjoyed themselves but benefited in many ways and anticipate a return visit next year. A full programme of instruction was carried out during the week, and film shows were given by the C.O.I. and a lantern lecture on Malta by the Cadets who recently visited the G.C. Island. They had taken the photographs and under supervision made their own slides.

There were many visitors, among them being the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets Mr. Guthrie Moir, the Commissioner and Mrs. Hamilton, District Supt. Miss Moore, District Officer Miss Eccles, and Asst. Commissioner Gastall. Sports were held

and a cricket match arranged between a camp team and local Ambulance Cadets. The visit of the St. Annes Nursing Cadet Band was greatly enjoyed.

To state that visitors were fascinated by the cookhouse equipment is no exaggeration, but with Cadet Officer Barker in charge such details as a large pressure cooker and a back boiler fixed in the trench fire for the provision of hot water in an outside tank are just commonplace.

A certain amount of free time was allowed, and during the week examinations in Handyman and Housecraft were conducted by Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Dewse and Mr. Dewse. On the last night in camp an excellent concert was arranged.

Before departure for home the competition results were announced the Best Tent Morecambe and Heaton Park tied Rawlings Trophy Cadet B. Wild, Heaton Park Naylor Cup (the Best Boy), Cadet R. Bentley, Didsbury.

Northamptonshire. The Northampton Nursing Cadets held a successful camp on a site loaned by Colonel M. Borwick. A Parade was held at Hazelbeech Church, where County Cadet Officer Miss GrantLawson inspected the parade. Parents and other visitors went to the camp on Monday, and that afternoon the Cadets staged a fancy dress parade, at which Miss Grant-Lawson acted as judge and Lady Grant-Lawson gave most of the prizes. Deputy Commissioner Colonel Hewett inspected the camp, being accompanied by the County Cadet Officer. Trips were made to surrounding places and a most enjoyable time was experienced by all Cadets.

The Wellingborough Corps Nursing Cadets held their camp on the Cornwall Camping Site for St. John Cadets, near Falmouth, where they were joined by Nursing Cadets from Cornwall. Cadet Supt. Miss V. Leach was Camp Commandant, the Camp Nurse being County Cadet Camp Adviser Miss E. Osborne, of Cornwall. Besides the usual camp duties, time was spent in swimming and sightseeing, and several sea trips were organized.

On Visitors Day the camp was honoured by County Commissioner Admiral Sir Rowland Jerram, County Supt. Mrs. Oakley, County Cadet Officer Princess Chula Chakrabongse, Area Cadet Officer

Mrs. Wills, all of Cornwall. Dr. Horsley, the local British Red Cross Society Commandant, also visited the camp.

Staffordshire. A Happy Camp truly describes the 1950 camp of the Staffordshire Cadets which was held at Swanage under the supervision of County Cadet Officer Dr. Alan Walker assisted by the Area Cadet Officer for Nursing Cadets.

Work happily shared by all, a little training, outings, games, all combined to make the time pass with a swing, and all too quickly. Church parade and morning and evening prayers emphasized the Christian basis of the Order. P.T. before breakfast kept all campers fit; and frequent bathing parades were much enjoyed including the ducking of any officer who dared to don a bathing suit Camp sports brought out unexpected talent; and a fine number of entrants from ambulance cadets enlivened the bathing beauty parade. Outings by steamer to Bournemouth and to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, and on foot to many neighbouring beauty spots were arranged. Welcome visitors to the camp were County Commissioner Dr. Richard and County Secretary Chancellor; and also Capt. Docwra Rogers (Chairman of the Dorset St. John Council) and County Cadet Officer Aldridge (Dorset) through whose good offices the pleasant camping site was obtained. A chance meeting also brought the editor of The St. John Cadet to the camp, which was enjoyed by 77 ambulance and nursing cadets together with 25 Adult members. Three Dorset ambulance Cadets also attended.

Wiltshire. The fourth annual County Camp for Ambulance and Nursing Cadets was held at Carey, near Wareham, from 12th to 19th August, and was attended by nearly 100 officers and Cadets. The weather was a little unsettled but did not interfere with the very interesting programme which had been arranged. This included both work and play, and many Cadets availed themselves of the opportunity of obtaining certificatesfor campcraft and physical training. Outings to the seaside at Studland and Swanage were very popular, and an evening coach trip to Weymouth to see the illuminations proved quite the highlight of the week. The camp fire concert produced several amusing turns and much enthusiasm as well as an enjoyable sing-song. Miss W. S. Head, Superintendent of the Wroughton Nursing Cadets, was Commandant, and a welcome visitor to the camp was her late Cadet Officer who is now taking her general training in one of the London hospitals. Yorkshire. Supt. H. Smith was the Commandant at the camp held at Bridlington,» where the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir, inspected South-Western and Southern Area Cadets.

REPORTS FROM BEDFORD

The Luton No. 2 Ambulance Cadets gained first place in the Junior Regional Competitions, and were awarded the Regional Shield. The Ampthill Senior Girls were placed third in their section, and the Junior girls fifth in the Junior Nursing Section.

BERKSHIRE

THE COUNTIES

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400 Ambulance and Nursing Cadets attended the annual church parade held at St. George s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The parade marched from the Royal Mews, the salute being taken by BrigadierGeneral the Earl of Gowrie, V.C. The service was taken by the Dean of Windsor, the Rt. Rev. Bishop E. Hamilton, and during the service Ambulance and Nursing Cadets from the Windsor Divisions took part in an enrolment ceremony conducted by County Commissioner C. A. Poole. Those present included the Mayor and Mayoress, Mrs. Poole, County Supt. the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage, and other members of the County Staff and Brigade officials. The Reading East Salvation Army Band led the parade. Competitions.The annual County Cadet Competitions were held in Reading, the events being judged by Divisional Surgeons under the direction of County Surgeon A. Buchanan Barbour. A record entry of7 Ambulance and 10 Nursing teams were received, and 12 Ambulance Cadets entered the individual competitions, with 12 pairs of Nursing Cadets entering for the Bedmaking Competition. The results were: Ambulance Juniors Ist and Welling Cup, Maidenhead, 2823 marks 2nd, Theale, 2813; 8rd, Windsor, 2353. Reading Town A gained the Frank Webb Cup for the best team from Reading. Nursing Juniors: 1st and Elizabeth Byland Bowl, Earley, 3344 marks 2nd, Maidenhead, 328} Reading South, 320. Ambulance Individual: 1st

and Jarvis Cup, Cadet Cpl. A. Farmer (Theale), 22 marks; 2nd, Cadet Cpl. Englefield (Reading), 21- 3rd, Cadet Perris (Bracknell), 20. Nursing Bedmaking: st and Poole Cup, Cadets Carol Fairbraus and Margaret Wilkins (Earley), 42 marks; 2nd, Cadets Judy Hill and Valeris Pounds (Reading South), 40; 3rd, Windsor and Wallingford tied with 37. The trophies were presented by County Supt. the Hon. Mrs. Leslie Gamage.

CHESHIRE

New Divisions. One Cadet Ambulance and 5 Cadet Nursing Divisions have been registered since the 21st of January this year. Several others are in course of formation. An intensive recruiting drive is planned for the whole county this autumn.

Enrolment Ceremonies. Area Cadet Officer Beckett carried out an enrolment ceremony at Dukinfield. Those present included the Vicar of Dukinfield, who conducted prayers, and President Thornton and Mrs. Thornton.

Ten new members were enrolled by the Area Cadet Officer at Weaverham, where County Officer T. Senior gave an address. President A. M. Cara presided, and Cadet Officer Stringfellow thanked Dr. W. G. Shaw (late Divisional Surgeon) for the presentation of shields, and Mr. Cara for the gift of cups which were awarded to the best Cadets. Cadet Sergt. F. A. Spann, who had capped his record by gaining second place in the Author s Cup Competition; and Cadet Glemster.

At Helsby and Runcorn, Area Cadet Officer Beckett enrolled nine members of the newly formed Helsby Cadet Nursing Division, and three members of the Runcorn Cadet Nursing Division.

Conferences and Training. An Officers Training Course was held in the Spring, eing attended by some fifty officers.

Camp training week-ends for Cadet

Members of the Weaverham (Cheshire) Ambulance Cadet Division with their Divisional trophies.

Ambulance N.C.O.s have been held during the summer. The value of these courses was clearly demonstrated by the excellent work performed by the Cadets at the annual County Camp. The Ambulance course was conducted by Cadet Supt. H. Meyer (Bebington), and the girls by Mrs. Jones (Birkenhead).

Grand Prior Badges. Four Cadets have succeeded in gaining the Grand Prior s Cadet Badge this year. Three Nursing Cadets, Cpl. Anne Jones, Sergt. M. Stevenson, and Cadet Irene Pettener, having the honour of receiving their Badge from H.R.H. the Princess Margaret in the Chapter Hall of St. John s Gate.

ESSEX

Clacton-on-Sea. Within a few weeks of registration, the Clacton-on-Sea Ambulance Cadet Division met with their first success in competition work.

Competing against two B.R.C.S. teams for the Clacton Rotary First Aid Cup, they showed a high standard of efficiency, both in the team test and oral examination. Dr. A. Moore, one of the adjudicators, said that he was extraordinarily impressed with the way in which the captain of the winning team had handled the questions.

The cup and individual shields were presented to the Clacton St. John Cadets by Councillor A. P. Meager, Chairman of the Clacton 'U.D.C.

GLOUCESTER

A Cadet Enrolment ceremony was held during the evening service at Christ Church, Cheltenham, on 9th July. The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. E. N. Spear. A full parade of Cheltenham Cadet Divisions, under Area Cadet Officer R. A. Hawkins, marched to the Church, headed by the band. Twelve Ambulance and ten Nursing Cadets gave their promise .of loyalty, after which prayers of the Order were offered, and the hymn of the Brigade was sung.

Among those present were County Officer T. H. Read and Major E. A. McIver, County Secretary Miss E. G. Marshall, County Cadet Officer Miss D. M. Trimmer, Corps and Divisional Officers, and Cadet Vice-President Miss A. E. Carrick.

JERSEY

Three Nursing Cadets of the Jersey Division received Grand Prior Cadet Badges from the Marchioness of Ailesbury (Vice-President of Jersey Nursing Cadets) on 6th July. These were Michelle Horn, Rosemary Andrews, and Patricia Le Masurier. A fourth member, Marjorie du Feu, was unable to be present as she is training as a nurse at the West Middlesex Hospital, London. This is only the second time such a presentation has taken place; the previous one being in 1939, when two cadets of the Jersey College for Girls gained the honour.

During the evening the competition for the shield presented by Mr. and Mrs. McFadyen was judged by Dr. B. B. Kennedy and Miss M. Cribb (Matron, Sandybrook Nursing Home). They placed No. 3 (Jersey College for Girls) Division first, with No. 5 (St. Martin s) Division runners-up.

It was stated that Patricia La Masurier was starting medical secretarial training, and that Michelle Horn had been accepted by the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, for training to become a doctor.

Cadet Dorothy de la Cour received a Special Duty Shield.

Those present during the proceedings were County Commissioner Dr. J. R. Hanna, Deputy Commissioner Jurat G. Malet de Carteret, County Supt. Mrs. S. D. Graham, and Mr. Adrian Le Breton (Secretary, 5.J.A.A.).

KENT

Cheriton. Over 40 cadets and recruits of the Cheriton Cadet Nursing Division congregated at All Souls Church Hall for an enrolment ceremony. A guard of honour was formed to receive Colonel Sir Bertram Ford (Director-General of the St. John Ambulance Association) and other officers. Fifteen members were

enrolled by Area Cadet Officer Miss Langridge, and presented with first aid certificates by Sir Bertram, who also presented a Special Service Shield to Cadet Madge Salter, the first member of the Division to gain this award.

Following the ceremony, the members and visitors attended Evensong in the Church.

Those present included County Officer Miss Curzon Smith, Corps Officer Miss Davis, Supt. Miss Simpson, and Cadet Officer Miss Hilder.

the Individual Trophies being withdrawn. County Cadet Officer the Hon. Lady Packe presented the prizes to the winners, including the Divisional Trophy to Earl Shilton Cadet Nursing Division.

LONDON

Eastern Area. Some 300 Officers and Cadets (Ambulance.and Nursing) held a day s outing to Sheerness. The party proceeded by train to Southend, and thence by P.S. Medway Queen to Sheerness Pier. Brigade personnel were waiting on

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LANCASHIRE

Darwen.Ambulance and Nursing Cadet units took a prominent part in a Brigade Recruiting Campaign which was opened on 19th August. The Divisions assembled at the Fire Station, where they were inspected by District Cadet Officer Charlesworth, who was accompanied by Councillor Keelan, deputizing for the Mayor, and Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Heap. Headed by a pipe band, the parade marched through the town, Mr. Charlesworth taking the salute at the Baths. Recruiting speeches were given at the tea which followed and a social evening was then spent at Headquarters.

Kirkham. About 200 people attended a Road Safety Quiz between Nursing Cadets of Preston and Kirkham, held in the Ambulance Hall, Kirkham. After a very close contest the home team was declared the winner by 65 points to Preston s 63. This was Kirkham s sixth successive win and they have now beaten St. Annes, Morecambe, and Preston twice each.

LEICESTER

The sixth annual Cadet Sports Day was held on 22nd July, when, owing to rain, some races had to be cancelled. The Ambulance Cadet Divisional Trophy and

the beach to serve each member with a mineral and ice cream. A treasure hunt, organized by Mr. Hammond of the Sheerness Co-operative Youth Club, resulted in Cpl. Palmer (Fairbairn House) gaining the prize. In a Grotto Competition, Cadets Jean Shelley and Joyce Smith (Fairlop), Cadets Carter and Howlett (Chingford), won individual effort, whilst Romford Ambulance gained the group effort closely followed by Hainault Nursing. Both groups displayed excellent reproductions of the Cadet badge in pebbles, shells, and sand.

The visit was brought to a happy close by tea, at which the Chairman of the Sheerness U.D.C. welcomed the Cadets and presented the prizes for the various competitions.

South-Eastern Area. Woolwich Town Hall was the scene of an enrolment ceremony of Cadets for the Charlton Division. Six hundred people watched the impressive ceremony, among them several Mayors and Mayoresses, the Rector of Woolwich, Commissioner Major A. C. White Knox. A short service was conducted by the Rector, the Lesson being tread by Cadet Sergt. R. Cheesman (Eltham).

Cadets were enrolled by the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. G. Guthrie Moir,

The successful Clacton Ambulance Cadet team.

ofAilesbury presente the McFadyen Shield to the Jersey No. 3 Team.

who congratulated the officers and members of the South-Eastern Area. The Commissioner welcomed the visitors; the Mayor of Woolwich (Councillor E. H. Reeves) and the Mayor of Greenwich (Councillor G. Bruce) responding.

Area Cadet Officer G. W. Woodhill thanked the audience for their support, and the officers and members whose work had made the evening possible.

A pageant of items representing the many useful types of work done by the Cadets concluded the evening s proceedings.

Dagenham. Dagenham Nursing Cadets held an Open Evening, at which Miss B. Wilcox was installed as Officer-in-Charge, and seven new Cadets enrolled. Demonstration of Road Safety, Public Service, first aid, and bedmaking, were presented. Mrs. D. Howard presented the Divisional

menced with an inspection by Area Cadet Officers Miss D. E. White and R. Lowe. Both conducted enrolment ceremonies, and Miss White presented proficiency certificates to Nursing Cadets and Hon. Member Badges to two members of the Parents Association. The Adult Division had kindly provided sideshows, and members of the public took great interest in the several exhibitions of work of the Cadets which included Home and Road Safety, Child Welfare, Care of Animals, Clerical Ability, Physical Training, and a display of Posters and Handicraft. A play was performed by the Cadets For the Service of Mankind.

LINCOLN

Lincoln Spalding Ambulance

The County Cadet Competition held at on 3rd September, resulted in Student Division ge Se

local Memorial Hospital; the first to be presented in Somerset.

At the County Cadet Competitions the two Student Divisions gained first places, the Ambulance team for the second year in succession, and the Nursing team on their first attempt. In the junior events the Nursing team gained third place.

SUFFOLK

Eighteen N.C.O.s and prospective N.C.O.s from Suffolk gathered at Bungay Headquarters for a training course, which was opened by County Cadet Officer Miss Botwood. P.T. instruction was given under the guidance of Miss Saunders, who expertly gave instructions how to teach games to younger cadets. A welcome visitor was County Vice-President Miss Webber, who gave a most interesting talk and some sound advice in showing the way towards leadership. Miss Webber also gave a talk outlining the history of the Order, leading up to the meaning of the mottoes Pro Fide and Pro Utilitate Hominum . County Cadet Officer Meyhew took the Cadets in drill and stretcher work, and later Cadet Supt. Miss Jefkins from Blythburgh, outlined the chief points to be made in teaching Home Nursing, Country dancing, with Miss Saunders, and a film strip on first aid instruction by Cadet Supt. Wakely, of Southwold, were much enjoyed.

Competition, that the Local Cinema manager asked if the girls would put on their play for three nights. This they did, and were allowed to have collection boxes for their funds on each occasion. The greatest thrill was, however, on the last evening when Lord and Lady Bessborough, Lady Cairns, the County Commissioner and his County Staff watched the presentation. Lord Bessborough (donor of the National Drama Cup), together with Lady Bessborough (County President), and Lady Cairns (County Cadet President) went on to the stage at the end of the play, and spoke of their work with appreciation, and handed each member of the cast an edition of Lamb s Tales from Shakespeare from himself, and another book from Lady Bessborough.

YORKSHIRE

First Aid Cup to the winners for 1950 Cadets Kathleen Foster and Eileen Fuller. Other awards were presented by A/Area Cadet Officer Mrs. F. M. Jamieson, who thanked the parents for the interest shown in the Cadets work.

Mitcham. Under the supervision of Cadet Supt. Miss A. Clark and Mrs. J. Forbes, a party of 22 Nursing Cadets had a fortnight s holiday in Jersey. During their stay, County Commissioner Dr. J. R. Hanna and Area Cadet Officer Mrs. McFadyen (Jersey) paid visits to Toc H where the Cadets were accommodated. One member, Cadet Joan Burstow, was chosen to go on duty with the Jersey Cadets during the visit of H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent, who opened the new Nurses Home. Many interesting tours were arranged, including the Ambulance Headquarters, the Evening News office, the glass church at St. Aubyns. Shirley. The Ambulance and Nursing Cadets held their Cadet Day which com66

gaining first place, followed by Louth, Spalding, and Cleethorpes Ambulance Divisions, and Sleaford Nursing Cadets. Dr. A. H. Ferguson (team), Dr. R. Cubitt, Dr. R. L. Gibson, and Miss Walters, B.R.C.S, (individual) were the judges.

President Jackson (Lincoln Corps) presented the prizes at the close of the competition, which was held in the Drill Hall.

NORTHAMPTON

Northampton. At the Olympiad of Youth held at Northampton, the Nursing Cadets of the Northampton Corps were successful in winning the Y.O.C. Sports Cup. Some 200 entrants competed, the trophies being presented by the Mayoress.

SOMERSET

Norton-Radstock. Student Cadet Sergt. Margaret Roper and her sister, Beatrice Roper, have been awarded the Special Service Shield for 400 hours duty at the

On Sunday, the second day, after early service and breakfast, there was a uniform inspection and a church parade. After lunch the Cadets were instructed in Committee procedure and business letterwriting. Then with Mr. Pye as chairman, the Cadets elected a secretary, and held a committee meeting. A lively discussion followed on Cadet matters, in accordance with correct procedure. Discussions were continued under the chairmanship of an N.C.O.

SURREY

At the annual County Cadet Competitions, held at Reigate, Dorking gained the Junior Ambulance tests, and South Park the Junior Nursing tests. Dorking were awarded the Harris Cup, and Chertsey, runners-up, the Blades Cup. In the Nursing Section, South Park gained the Blades Cup and the Christian and Nicholas Cup.

Only one team of ambulance and one of Nursing Cadets entered for the Senior events, and these teams (Airscrew Ambulance, Guildford Student Nursing) represented the county in the Regional Finals.

SUSSEX

So proud were the inhabitants of the small town of Lancing, that their Cadets should have won the National Drama

Gilberdyke. In this small village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, there is a Cadet Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. For five years the Nursing Cadets, never more than eight strong, carried on until last winter, when they held a recruiting campaign. As a result, an Ambulance Cadet Division was started, and the Nursing Division strengthened. The girls, under Student Member Eileen Ward, worked hard with a view to the forthcoming competition season. How well they worked may be judged by the fact that they won the Duggie Wakefield Cup for first aid (Humberside Corps), the Tngamell Memorial Cup (County of East Riding of Yorkshire), and one member, Joan Ward, also won the Yorkshire Trophy for the highest individual in the Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire joint competition. By their successes in these competitions they qualified for the Regional Competition, where they gained fourth place.

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of the ST. JOHN CADET are now available. Orders should be forwarded to St. John s Gate, London, E.C. 1.

Southgate (London) Nursing Cadet Team receiving the E. C. Sumpter Cup.

CADET ACTIVITIES IN THE PRIORY FOR WALES

PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE

Have you thought of making a canoe for your Division? Some of the Cadets who came to the Priory Camp organized by the C.C.P.R., at Talsarnau, in the mountains of North Wales, in August last, certainly have the idea in mind for coming winter evenings. Mr. Barri Divigne, a canoeing expert, from Somerset, brought along two canoes which the Cadets were able to launch on the little lake close to the site. Happy hours, too, were spent in the marquee (while the rain torrented down outside) by a small group who actually constructed a third canoe from timber and rubberized canvas. This silver craft was christened Pussy after one of the Suffolk Nursing Cadets who helped to build her, and her name was painted proudly on the stern by an Ambulance Cadet from London.

The canoe they constructed is known as a P.B. Kayak, of the Scandinavian type, and some thousands of crafts of various designs have been built by amateurs during the last three years Mr. Divigne told us of two girls who had made a Kayak in twelve working hours. The cost of the home-made canoe depends partly on the materials available, partly on the amateur builder s ability as a carpenter, but £5 to £10 generally suffices. Those unable to obtain materials can purchase prepared parts from Mr. B. Divigne, Bungalow Farm, East Chinnock, Nr. Yeovil, Somerset.

The chance of building canoes at home or at a Youth Club or Brigade has given a new impetus to the popularity of the hobby to-day.

These Kayaks, while being very strong, are light enough to carry, and waterways

to explore are plentiful in Britain. All the equipment, including a tent, which you would need for a week s holiday, can be carried in the canoe. Every canoeist is bound to be a camper and also a swimmer. No sport encourages initiative and develops self-reliance better than canoeing. Anyone who would like to know more about this type of holiday is advised to get in touch with the Canoe-Camping Club (38 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W. 1), and I am sure they will advise and help you in every way.

Another hobby tried out for the first time by many at Talsarnau was archery. Here is another grand sport to develop keenness of eye, steadiness of hand, and concentration of mind. Mr. Divigne confessed he knew of no better cure for jaded nerves or weariness of body and mind than to go off alone with his bow and arrows and shoot for half an hour. The concentration and exhilaration of the exercise never failed to restore him. (Cadet Superintendents please note !)

Perhaps the greatest thrill of the camp was a demonstration of rescue work by the R.A.F. Mountain Rescue Squad, who came from Anglesey specially for the event. The Cadets were able to examine their equipment and we were all slightly awestruck to learn that amputations are actually carried out in the mountains. We saw members of the squad fire rockets from a rifle to locate the accident and we watched with admiration while the rescuers scaled the ascent ladened with equipment, loaded the stretcher, and lowered it to safety over the side of the cliff in a very short time. This work is all done by volunteers who give up their free time for training and who have to stand-by in wet or foggy weather in case of a call for help.

River and sea fishing also figured at Talsarnau but was notable chiefly for what was not caught! O.M. expecting a fine haul of plaice one evening was confronted by two sacks of cockles instead, while I, when getting into bed one night, saw what I thought to be two large slugs crawling above the tent door. Arming myself with a suitable weapon I approached gingerly only to discover they were two small trout put there to scare me

The Priory for Wales is most appreciative of the generosity of the C.C.P.R. in organizing this camp and thereby opening up new avenues of interests in outdoor life to Cadets in Wales and their visitors from England.

Zoe D. Druitt (Cadet Training Officer).

REALISTIC TESTS AT WELSH CADET FINALS

A change of venue for this year s competitions from the dignified setting of the City Hall to the Cardiff High School for Boys enabled a great improvement to be effected in the staging of the tests on 9th September.

The senior boys and girls had to deal with two cyclists supposed to have collided with each other and with a motor car. Junior girls were asked to deal with a little girl who had fallen in her home and whose mother had fainted, while junior boys had to treat a street accident in which a boy had been knocked from a bicycle causing a broken leg and a cut wrist. There was a telephone kiosk near the scene and teams were given marks for using the phone to direct the ambulance to the spot. The boys actually loaded the patient into an ambulance which was drawn up in the school yard.

The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman George Williams) watched some of the teams at work and was thanked for his interest by the Hon. John H. Bruce (Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales), who presided at the presentation ceremony.

Dr. J. G. Billington, County Cadet Officer, Birmingham, who judged the senior boys, senior girls, and junior girls team events, said the standard of work was very good. Favourable comments were made also by Colonel J. Powell Jenkins, County Surgeon, Monmouthshire, who took the individual tests with Dr. Ellis J. Williams, Assistant County Surgeon. Mrs. S. J. Thomas, Lady County Nursing Officer, Carmarthenshire, with Nurse P. H. G. Jenkins, Lady Corps Supt., Silurian Corps, judged the individual tests for the junior girls. Dr. R. V. C. Richards, County Officer, Newport, judged the Junior Boys team test.

Professor J. Sinclair, Director of Ambulance, expressed thanks to the Lord Mayor, the judges, and stewards, which were endorsed by Dr. Edgar Llewellyn, Surgeon-in-Chief for Wales, who said the staging of the competition was among the best he had ever seen.

The placings were as under :

The Twiston-Davies cup for senior Ambulance Cadets and the Carol Lewis cup for senior Nursing Cadets were awarded to the only entrants in these two events, both of whom achieved a prearranged percentage of marks, viz. Tredegar Student Ambulance Cadet Division, Newport Nursing Cadet Division.

In the junior events the Twiston-Davies Junior cup was won by Treharris Ambulance Cadets with 2893, followed by Aberdare 2743, Dolgarrog 2654, Wrexham

260, Newport (Maindee) 2594, Trelewis 251, Alydach 2164, Ely and Fairwater 1983, and Celynen 161. Following a protest received after the announcement of the awards, it was established that the winners must be disqualified on the score of an inaccurate entry in the date of birth of one competitor. The Lady (Herbert) Lewis cup was won by Treharris with 3293 points, other entries being placed as follows: Cardiff Emergency 2753, Newport 2663, Abercwmboi 2534, and Ogmore 2253.

Assistant Commissioner Major A. H. G. Field and Lady County Supt. Miss G. Richards judged the uniforms.

NEWS FROM THE COUNTIES GLAMORGAN

County Commissioner D. M. EvansBevan had pleasure in accepting an invitation to associate himself with the Birmingham Cadets who were camping on Locks Common, Porthcawl, and attended service at All Saints Church. As they marched past the Grand Pavilion the salute was taken by Mr. Evans-Bevan, County Commissioner Brigadier W. L. Hayne (Birmingham), Councillor R. D. Chalke (Chairman Porthcawl Council), and County Officer J. Richards.

Exchange visits have been a successful feature of Cadet activities within the Aberavon County Area. The Cefn Cribbwr Cadet Divisions with their officers accepted an invitation as guests of the Kenfig Hill Cadets. Parents had been invited and there is every indication that Kenfig Hill Cadets will shortly have their own Parents Association. Cefn Cribbwr Cadets returned the compliment with an invitation to the

Cadets canoeing at the Talsarnau Camp.

The Lady Raglan presenting awards to members of the Risca Cadet Nursing Division, of which she is President.

(By courtesy South\Wales Argus.)

officers and members of the Kenfig Hill Cadet Divisions to accept similar hospitality, which was greatly enjoyed. Assistant Commissioner E. A. Howe and Area Cadet Officers D. Suter and Mrs. M. Watkins attended both functions.

MONMOUTHSHIRE

Nursing Cadet Camp. Seventy-four Cadets from twelve Divisions in Monmouthshire and Glamorgan have very happy memories of a well-spent week at St. Madoc Christian Youth Camp, Llanmadoc, on the beautiful Gower coast. This was the third annual camp to be organized by Monmouthshire, and once again Miss E. Kinsey, County Area Cadet Officer, proved an able Commandant and Camp Organizer, and enjoyed the full cooperation of the Camp Officers. The Matron and Warden, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Jeffreys, were most helpful and splendid support was given by the Camp President (Mrs. S. E. Francis), Cadet Supt. Rhymney; Camp Treasurer, Mrs. Phillips, Cadet Supt. Tredegar, and Miss M. H. Sykes, Cadet Supt. Clydach, the indefatigable Camp Secretary, whose long and detailed account makes very pleasant reading.

Notes from Bedwellty County Area. It is very much regretted that Area Cadet Officer Howard Taylor, of Rhymney, has for the last seven months been unable to carry on his Cadet work on account of a serious colliery accident. Officers and Cadets wish him a speedy recovery.

Area Cadet Officer Miss E. Kinsey wishes to convey her grateful thanks for the many kindnesses received from officers and Cadets of South Wales during her long illness, and also Miss Froude, Miss Bedford, and Cadets of the London Southgate Division for their lovely gift of flowers.

Heartiest congratulations go to Cynthia Davies, one of the first Tredegar Nursing Cadets to gain her S.R.N. Nurse Davies commenced her nursing career in Tredegar Hospital, then proceeded to Romford Hospital for her training.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE

Sixty Cadet members of the Powysland Corps enjoyed a fortnight s holiday and training under canvas at Rhowniar Youth Camp and Conference Centre on the Cardigan Bay coast between Towyn and Aberdovey. The Camp Commandant was Mr. J. Morris Owen, while the Commissioner for Montgomeryshire, Dr. R. Davies-Jones, and Assistant Commissioner J. M. Bond exercised general oversight of the Cadets, Mrs. Davies-Jones being Camp Quartermaster. Weather was at its worst, but there was no sickness, accident, or disciplinary trouble to mar the campers enjoyment.

An exciting incident occurred on the Sunday afternoon when in response to a message received at the camp that a girl aged 17 was in danger of being drowned, Dr. Davies-Jones and three others went at once to the scene, taking with them a lifeline. Rescue attempts had already been made without success and the Commissioner instantly organized a further effort, calling upon a tall person to swim out. When he reached the girl, who was unconscious, he again failed to bring her across the stretch of deep water with strong current. At this moment the Comunissioner threw out the life-line, which the rescuer caught, and the two were dragged to safety. The girl, who had been in the water about an hour, was apparently dead. However, Dr. Davies-Jones and Cadet Supt. Noel Manuel did artificial respiration without ceasing, and after 50 or 60 minutes were rewarded by the return of natural respiration.

BOROUGH OF SWANSEA

A rally of 300 Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, in charge of County Officers D. A. Cooper and H. C. L. Havard, made an impressive parade in the grounds of Bethel English Congregational Church, Sketty Green (by kind permission of the Minister and Deacons). An inspection was conducted by the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs. T. W. Davies, supported by Commissioner Hugh S. Cann and Mrs. Cann, Sir William and Lady Jenkins, Asst. Commissioner Dr. Leslie W. Hefferman, County and Corps Officers, and members of the St. John Council for Swansea. After the enrolment of fifty Cadets by the Commissioner, the first Special Service Shield awarded in the Borough of Swansea was presented by the Deputy Mayoress to Cadet Evelyn Cooper, St. Thomas Cadet Division, who had given 312 hours service in hospital during the previous year.

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