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Let the name Garrould be your guarantee of satisfaction. Every item is carefully studied and the regulation design correct in every detail. Garrould s have specialised in the manufacture of nurses uniforms for over 100 years, and have a reputation for superb workmanship, and good quality hard wearing materials.
In wishing you all a very happy year in the fellowship of St. John we ask all Student Members and older Cadets to bear in mind that the Commissionerin-Chief (Lieut.-General Sir Otto Lund) and the Superintendent-in-Chief (Countess Mountbatten of Burma) are relying on the Cadet Movement during 1951, as never before, to supply a Of Tr its senior Divisions Prices and particulars post free on request. pply ecord number of recruits for the senior Divisions. Festival of Britain year is going to place a very serious additional burden on the Brigade and every Cadet Officer and Cadet must think how best he or she can help our parent organization in 1951.
We all owe so much to the Brigade. It is our urgent duty to see to it that the Brigade is never short of keen and energetic younger members in the face of its ever increasing responsibilities in the Service of Mankind.
has been magnificent throughout the country. Reports both from the Gaumont British and Odeon authorities, the local Press, and our own Officers have been overwhelmingly satisfactory. At date of going to Press the total of 150 printed report forms have been received at Cadet Headquarters from Cadet and Brigade Officers describing demonstrations, talks from the stage, and the existence of the most cordial relations with the Cinema managers. There has been an unprecedented demand for recruiting literature for
figures have reached an unprecedently high level. In the County of Kent, where the new County Cadet Vice-President for Nursing Cadets, Lady Allenby, has been especially active in the promotion of liaison with the Cinema authorities, reports have been received of one of their demonstrations at which more than ninety recruits were enrolled on the spot as Probationary Cadets. Other reports from Yorkshire tell of areas, where in the past there has been Brigade but no Cadet activities, suddenly launching out into a spate of fresh Cadet Divisions.
The Central Hall, Westminster, London, presented an entire St. John scene on 21st October, 1950, when 44 teams of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets from every Region in the country, including Wales and Northern Ireland, competed for the championship trophies.
The settings for the team tests, thanks to the generosity of the Associated British Picture Corporation, Elstree, were excellent, and represented the outside of a school (Junior Ambulance), a roadside scene (Junior Nursing), a seaside scene with lifelike sand and boats (Senior Ambulance), and a camping scene with even the billy supposedly boiling So real were the scenes that it was indeed hard not to really imagine that they were not really and truly real.
Throughout the day hundreds of cadets, junior and senior, watched with interest the teams at work, and some most excellent work was displayed by the competitors. There can be no doubt that the competitors had trained hard and long to make themselves good first aiders.
Field-Marshal The Viscount Alanbrooke had kindly agreed to present the trophies, etc., and on his arrival was met by the Commissioner-in-Chief (Sir Otto Lund) and members of Headquarters Staff, including the Chief Officer for Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir and Miss Cunard. After witnessing two teams at work, the Field-Marshal was accompanied to tea, and then to the Great Hall, where the presentations were to be made.
The Commissioner-in-Chief presided, and spoke on the activities of the Cadet Movement, and also on the increase of personnel. He stressed the importance of Cadets transferring to the Adult divisions when the time came; and reliance which was placed on the Cadets for future members of the Brigade. He also welcomed Field-Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, a soldier of note.
The Commissioner-in-Chief announced the results as follows :
Seniors Marks.
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Juniors
Wombwell 308? Horsham OOM Aberdare 300 Fairbairn House 295 Weymouth 280 ID ivGlcyaaa 2794 Middlesbrough Central 2794 Ardwick Treleigh } oe Blidworth Colliery 244 Luton Town 151
Trophies
Championship. Schooling Cup: Wombwell.
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Tilmanstone Colliery 3044 Brampton and West Melton 291 Oxford City 2754 Letchworth eds) Tredegar 267 Dean and Chapter 2664 Derby 265? Treleigh 260 Fairbairn House 231 G.E.C. (Witton) 228 Crewe 2i/ Dae
Championship. White Knox Challenge Cup: Tilmanstone. Rumnners-up. Pownall Cup (competed for the first time): Brampton and West Melton.
Highest Individual Test Marks; New Zealand Challenge Cup: Treleigh.
Tilmanstone Colliery team admiring the championship trophy.
Highest Individual Test Marks. Jarvis Cup: Treleigh.
Challenge NURSING Seniors
Brighton Leicester Royal Infirmary 3. Hull Wilberforce No. Weymouth Harrow Halesowen Lumley and Burnmoor Norton-Radstock Chelmsford ). Wallasey
Trophies
Championship Mountbatten Challenge Cup: Brighton. Runners-up. Pownall Cup (first time competed for): Leicester Royal Infirmary. Highest Individual Test Marks. Senior Individual Cup: Brighton. Home Nursi ng. Tweedale Trophy (Senior or Junior) Brighton.
Championship. Dunbar-Nasmith Challenge Cup March.
Highest Individual Test Marks. Cunard Cup: March.
Bedmaking Cup (Senior or Junior). Wolverhampton Junior.
Great applause greeted these results; each of the Trophies going to different teams from last year. The two Pownall Trophies were presented by Lieut.General Sir Henry Pownall, who relinquished his command of the Brigade last year.
After presenting the numerous trophies, Field-Marshal Lord Alanbrooke congratulated the recipients and gave a short talk in which he emphasized the importance of training.
The Commissioner-in-Chief announced the winner of the American Trophy for Gallantry, which was won in 1950 by former Cadet Corporal Brian H. Cooper of the St. John s Gate Ambulance
Brighton Students with the trophies gained at the Final.
Division. Brian is now a member of H.M. Forces, and is serving with the R.A.O.C. at Aldershot. Special leave had to be obtained for him to be present to receive the Cup, which was handed to him by the Field-Marshal.
The citation of his act reads as follows: On 20th June, 1949, Cadet Corporal B. H. Cooper performed an act of bravery in stopping a runaway horse in Finsbury,
and afterwards rendered first aid to the driver, who sustained a fractured femur. After the ambulance had taken the injured driver away, Cadet Cooper saw a mother and child further along the road, both of whom had been knocked down by the runaway horse and sustained injuries, and he gave further first aid treatment.
A great ovation was extended to Brian as he marched smartly to the platform.
week-end. There will be plenty of room for families and trained nurses will be on duty to look after the children. The Commissioner-in-Chief and the Superintendent-in-Chief have both promised to join us, and we are expecting a record attendance of at least 500.
University of Bristol Research Questionnaire. Either before or in the early new year Cadet Officers may be receiving a questionnaire from Mr. Peter Kuenstler, M.A., who is a South Africa Research Fellow in Youth Work attached to the University of Bristol and is doing research into the Youth Service. He is compiling information as to conditions under which voluntary youth leaders do their work and it is in our own interests to help him as much as we can. Cadet Officers receiving the questionnaire from Mr. Keunstler are urged to complete it as fully and carefully as possible. They should not be put off by the fact that some of the questions are rather personal. It is the only way of acquiring the information which is needed.
The results of the various competitions were as follows :
Poetry Cup (donor: Mr. C. Day Lewis).
1st. Judith Spink (age 13) of the Eltham (London) N.C.D. Judith has repeated her success of 1949, and thus becomes the first Cadet to gain a premier award two years in succession.
2nd. Albert Ward (age 13), Morecambe (Lancashire) A.C.D.
3rd (tied). Raymond Saunders (age 13), Twickenham (London) A.C.D.; Joanne Cotton (age 15), Streatham (London) N.C.D.; Barbara Speakman (age 14), Derby N.C.D.
Special Awards (for narrative poems). William Underhill (age 14), Weymouth (Dorset) A.C.D. George Callaby (age 13), Dorking (Surrey) A.C.D.
Author's Cup Cartland).
Field - Marshal The Viscount Alanbrooke congratulating exCadet Cpl. Brian Cooper on winning the American Trophy for Gallantry.
Report of the Morecambe Cadet Officers Course. It has, unfortunately, been found impossible this year to print a full report of the above Course. The most important speeches will, however, appear fairly fully in the Cadet Magazine and all Officers are advised to read the first of these which is to be found on page 80 of this issue, 'and-is the talk given by Miss Zoe Druitt, Cadet Training Officer for Wales. limited number of typescript copies of the speeches are available at Headquarters -for those Officers who would like to borrow them.
Ambulance Cadet Uniform. A new uniform for Ambulance Cadets has now been sanctioned by the Commissioner-inChief and has been announced as an offictal amendment to existing Dress Regulations in Cadet Circular No, 4. Although some counties may be disappointed that the Lancer Front shirt is to be discontinued, it has been the feeling in the country as a whole that something simpler would be more suitable. It has also been proved that the black binding to the Lancer Front has been one of the chief causes of the astonishingly different shades of grey 78
that appear on Ambulance Cadet parades, due to the dye running. The plain grey of the new shirt is enlivened by the new white lanyard and six silver Brigade buttons. Although of thinner material these shirts will be cut on more generous lines than the Lancer Front design so that Cadets can wear a pullover underneath if they want.
Fourth Annual Cadet Officers Training Course, 28th-30th September, 1951. Although it was announced at Morecambe that the 1951 Training Course would be at Malvern, this centre has not been found practicable for our purpose owing to limitations of accommodation. It is felt that most Officers after Morecambe would prefer to stay together during the weekend rather than be split up in different hotels.
The only type of centre big enough for such a Course is a holiday camp and we have chosen a particularly well equipped one at Clacton-on-Sea for this weekend, Although this means it is the turn of the southern Cadet Officers, it is hoped that friendships made between northern and southern Cadet Officers at Morecambe may be renewed in many cases at this
A Call to Nursing Student Members
Thousands of recruits are wanted for the National Hospital Service Reserve. How many nursing student members realize that they are eligible to join?
The minimum age of entry for girls is 1734 years, and they are required to hold adult First Aid and Home Nursing Certificates. This will be followed by a period of hospital training, either parttime, 80 hours in nine months, or fulltime 48 hours in six consecutive days. A refresher course of 48 hours is taken every year. The Brigade uniform will be worn by auxiliaries working in hospital and may be obtained on loan during the period of hospital training.
In the event of a future war all girls of 17 years and upwards will probably be called up and directed into the Services, so surely it is better to enrol now into the N.H.S.R., for which Nursing Student Members are all so well trained, than to wait and eventually be directed into the Forces or munitions where their experience will be wasted>
Por those who are thinking of taking up nursing as a profession but are still too young to enter a training school, enrolment in the N.H.S.R. gives a great opportunity for fillmg in the gap, as experience which will be of great value later, may be obtained by working in hospital in the meantime.
Further details of the National Hospital Service Reserve may be obtained from your County Headquarters.
(donor: Miss Barbara
1st. Frederick Spann (age 16), Weaverham (Cheshire) A.C.D:
2nd (tied). Patricia Johnson (age 15), Lewisham (London) N.C.D.; Raymond Wilson Smith (age 17), Morecambe (Lancashire) A.C.D.
3rd (tied). Patricia Flannigan (age 15), La Sagesse (Northumberland) N.C.D.; Barbara Wilson Smith (age 14), Morecambe (Lancashire) N.C.D.
It will be noted that a brother and sister feature in the prize list.
Music Cup (donors: Miss Jan Kerrison and Sir Adrian Boult).
1st. Margaret Paisley (age 14), of the Ballymena (Northern Ireland) N.C.D.
2nd. Julia Coventry (age 15), Streatham (London) N.C.D.
3rd (tied). Constance Foukx (age 13), Paddington (London) N.C.D.; Brian George (age 15), Twickenham (London) A.C.D.
Painters Cup (donor: Mr. John Rotherstein).
1st. Barbara Wilson Smith (age 14), Morecambe (Lancashire) N.C.D.
2nd. Antony Newall (age 18), Radford, Coventry (Warwickshire) A.C.D.
3rd (tied). Barbara Speakman (age 14), Derby N.C.D.; Brenda Mercer (age 15), Preston (Lancashire) N.C.D.
Barbara also gained 8rd place (tied) in the Author s Cup Competition; and Antony Newall was the winner of the Painter s Cup Competition in 1949.
Barbara Speakman gained 3rd place (tied) in the Poetry Cup Competition.
Poster Competition.
Winner. Joan Thorneycroft (age 16), Towcester (Northants) Grammar School N.C.D.
would like to start this talk with a quotation from R. L. Stevenson which I think is the best description of Youth and Adventure that I have come across :
Youth is the time to go flashing from one end of the earth to the other both in mind and_ body ; to try the manner of different nations; to hear the chimes at midnight; to see sunrise in town and country; to circumnavigate the metaphysics; write halting verses, and run a mile to see a fire.
Youth that changeable, mouldable material, so full of imagination and adventure, with such possibilities for good or ill, with all the makings of either heaven or hell what an opportunity we have as leaders to hold some of this precious material in our hands and help in moulding it for good. It is indeed an adventure and a responsibility.
As the main emphasis of this Course will be on adventure, I want to keep a true balance by first stressing two points that General Salisbury has already made. First, although all youth have in them at some time the urge to adventure, yet their fundamental need is a sense of security. Above all else a young person wants to belong, to feel wanted. Insecurity is the cause of great misery, there is nothing worse than to feel alone, unwanted. Therefore, before calling on our Cadets to give the high standard of loyalty and sacrifice which real adventure demands, we must make each one feel that they matter individually to us, that they are needed, and have a place in the Division which only they can fill. lexpect many of you have read the report by Mr. D. H. Stott. He stayed in an Approved School for four years to study 102 delinquents. He lived with them, talked with them, ran clubs for them, and visited their homes, and in every case he said that he felt insecurity
Extracts from talk given at the Third Annual Cadet Officers Training Course.
at home was the root cause of the trouble. Often in reaction to lack of affection and understanding a boy would rush off and commit an offence. As leaders we can do much to suppliment any such lack in the life of a boy or girl. Cadets must feel they can depend upon us to stand by them in failure as well as success, and that our attitude will always be fair and unchangeable.
The second thing is adventure within limits. We hear so much to-day about self-expression that young people need plenty of room to move and express themselves, and be free to make their own choices. Yet we must remember that the physical laws of the universe and demands made upon us by other people mean that we are not free to adventure all over the place , and that. while it is probably true that we are most ourselves when we are able to make big choices, yet it is also true that human nature is at its best when called upon to face heroically the inevitable, and to willingly accept restriction and selfsacrifice. This is why I think the title of this Course, Adventure and Service, is so well chosen. The two things are linked inseparably together. It was the spirit of adventure linked with the spirit of service that inspired national heroes, Scott of the Antarctic, Florence Nightingale, Madame Curie, and others; it was in the spirit of adventure and service that our own Organization was born.
The other day I heard a Director of Education addressing the Leaders of the many Youth Organizations in his county. He was talking about the sameness of So many organizations to-day and the tendency to lose their individuality, and said: A Youth Organization to have a right to exist to-day should be distinctive, have some special challenge, some flaming torch to hold up to youth which is peculiar to itself. What is our flaming torch , our distinctive feature I would like to put it like this: We are modern Crusade of men, women, boys, and girls adventurning together to follow a way of life
exemplified in our two mottos For the Faith and For the Service of Mankind. remember last year at Oxford the Lord Prior said that he felt the day was coming when the Brigade would need to once again resume its original role as Defender of the Faith. What greater adventure could we have than that of training for practical service for mankind, inspired by our Christian faith feel that it would be a great strength to our work if our religious policy could be defined, like the Guides and Scouts for example, so that we should have a guide as to how to impliment it in the life of our Divisions, and have an instrument in our hands to show to the Churches when asking their support and interest in our work. How great it would be if this could be one outcome of Morecambe.
Now as to practical methods of bringing this spirit of adventure into our Divisions. Let us start with the recruit. From the very first let us relate our First Aid Training to our wider purpose. Let the recruit see that just as a Knight of St. John had to prove himself in skills of horsemanship and use of sword, to understand the meaning of chivalry and prove his loyalty before he was allowed to be invested and swear his allegiance to his sovereign and wear the badge of the Order, so we as Cadets have to prove our skill as First Aiders by obtaining the Preliminary First Aid Certificate, show by our actions that we understand the meaning of the. Code of Chivalry and only then can we be enrolled at a special Ceremony and wear the uniform of a Cadet.
A small point, but one which I think is important, is to avoid two very unadventurous words when speaking to our Cadets children and class ! The one thing an adolescent wants to forget is that he is an adolescent, and certainly Cadets will not be inspired to heroic actions when addressed as Now children ... Also when talking about a Cadet Meeting sometimes hear such expressions as At our class next week 5° | Oute Meetings include so much more than a class they are times of training in this great adventure of St. John work. The word class savours of school
and lessons so let s do away withit-in this connection
Now a word about our Grand Prior Badge. I know what a struggle it is to get those twelve badges subjects, and what a tremendous amount of work it entails. Yet I feel there is at present nothing distinctive or special to qualify for that greatest honour a Cadet can have. Could there not be something introduced by which a Cadet has to prove his reliability, his resourcefulness, his reaction in the case of emergency, so that we are assured when we see a Cadet with that badge that he or she stands for the very highest in our Brigade ?
Another point, would like to stress the value of a transfer ceremony from the Cadets to the Adult Division about which there was recently an excellent article in The Review. The Adult and the Cadet Divisions could be drawn up side by. side, and in view of all concerned the Cadet to be transferred could be called out by his Cadet Officer and with appropriate words be handed over to the Superintendent of the Adult Division. Such a ceremony would impress everyone that this adventure of ours was indeed one which continued all through life.
We would all agree that technical knowledge alone does not make a good First Aider, but equally important are the QUALITIES named in the eight points of the Cross to put the knowledge into practice. Yet sometimes I think we tend to concentrate too much on the gaining of knowledge and not enough on the qualities. It is this training in observation, deduction, resourcefulness, quick thinking, and self-reliance which will appeal to the Cadets because of the adventure in it. We know how life has often been saved or lost by. observation, or lack of it, of some detail which gave the clue.
Powers of observation, deduction, and quick thinking are dependent on our five senses seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, tasting. These senses were well developed in our forefathers who depended on them for their very existence, but modern civilization has dulled our senses. Yet these powers of observation give that plus which will make a success of any walk of life a boy or girl may enter, either as a
doctor, nurse, psychologist, miner and, of course, a First Aider, and these abilities can be acquired by practice. Our job is to think out a progressive plan of training, starting with simple tests like Kim s Game and getting more difficult as the Cadets improve. Once Cadets get in the way of doing so, it is training which they will gladly carry into their everyday life, until observation and deduction bécome habits.
Whenever it is possible, let us take the Cadets into the open, for these things are practised best in wide places, in woods, on hills, rivers, and at the sea. As First Aiders we must be prepared for emergencies in all conditions storm, flood, dark, and unknown country, and it is good to get the Cadets accustomed to the challenges of outdoor life. To learn, for example, how to find their way across stretches of unknown country in varying conditions, i.e. with a map, with a compass, by the stars, by followinga trail, by keeping under cover so as not to be spotted by a supposed enemy. Again how valuable in the saving of life may be a knowledge of improvising stretchers and splints, throwing lifelines, making shelters from the wind, cooking in the open, overnight camping, rowing, or signalling. May I recommend the Courses on lightweight Camping arranged by the Ministry of Education; J am sure we could do more along this line. Let us explore
the possibility of outdoor sports such as canoeing and archery. Both these latter develop power of control, coordination of eye and hand to a marked degree.
But for most of us we can only get into the country at camp and on half or whole day excursions, but much valuable work can be done in the Ambulance Hall. would suggest that each Cadet Meeting includes at least one or two planned games, competitions, and surprise emergencies of all kinds with this end in view. Not only will they liven the meeting and make the programmes more attractive, but I believe they will appeal to the spirit of adventure and help to maintain the interest of Cadets.
I would like to end by quoting a prayer published on a 6d. card by the S.P.C.K., which I think expresses exactly this spirit of adventure in our St. John movement :
My Lord, I am ready on the threshold of this new day to go forth armed with Thy power seeking adventure on the highroad; to right wrong, to overcome evil, to suffer wounds and endure pain if need be but in all these things to serve Thee truthfully, faithfully, joyfully, that at the end of the day s labour, kneeling for thy blessing, Thou mayest find no spot upon my shield.
Barbara Johnson is justly proud of the fact that her training with the Rotherham Nursing Cadet Division enabled her to minimize the injuries received by her brother Brian. Barbara, who is 11 years of age, was in her home with her younger brother, aged 7 years. Brian was dressed in his pyjamas ready for bed and was standing with his back to the fire whilst Barbara went into another room. Suddenly Barbara heard a scream from Brian, and rushing back into the room, found Brian with his pyjamas on fire. She quickly pulled them off, and called an elder brother (14 years of age). With her knowledge of first aid, she and her brother treated Brian s burns and arranged for his removal to the Rotherham Hospital.
_In 1947, a Nursing Cadet dived to the aid of a 23-year-old child who was in difficulties in the swimming bath at Honiton, Devon. This act of bravery did not come to light until quite recently, when the child s mother took her to hospital and told of the rescue. The sequence to this brave act was held on 17th October, when Sergt. Norma Thompson, of the Honiton Nursing Cadet Division, was presented with a special Order of Merit for Bravery by VicePresident Lady Sidmouth. The story then told was that Norma was successful in bringing the child, Sandra Hill, to the side of the swimming bath, applied first aid, wrapped her up in a coat, and then took her home. The presentation took place during an enrolment ceremony.
It would, I think, be helpful if I could make quite clear what is available at Somerset County Nursing Divisional Headquarters (2 Billet Street Chambers, Billet Street, Taunton). Firstly the play (Knights of the White Cross), suitable for adults or cadets, on sale at 1s. 9d., which includes postage. Also a list of costumes for hire, the charges being reasonable and intended only to reimburse the County for clerical work involved and for replacements. The Knighis of the White Cross has now been acted with considerable success at home and - overseas. for some seven years.
The same costumes are available for tableaux. Although some of the scenes in the play can be utilized as tableaux, it is only when linked with the rest of the play that they appear at their best, and so I have designed a tableau which is very simple and attractive for carnivals, etc., and which has taken five prizes in different districts. This also can be obtained on application to 2 Billet Street Chambers.
In addition I have written a small Christmas play of two scenes, requiring the minimum of organization involving very few words but quite attractive for small cadet divisions. This feel meets the requests for a simple Christmas play. It is the story of a Cadet who saves a tiny child from burning, which occurred when she was putting her requests for presents to Father Christmas up the chimney. Being herself injured in the effort, the Cadet is next seen in a hospital ward at twelve midnight, Christmas Eve, when a Knight Hospitaller and the Spirit of Service appear to her and show her the Nativity Scene as a reward for her service. Costumes are available at reasonable prices, and a charge of 6d. to cover cost of duplicating the play.
settings include Henry VIII and. the Charter to the Barber Surgeons, Jenner s first vaccination in a garden, Harvey demonstrating the circulation of the blood on the head of a deer, Florence Nightingale in the hospital at Scutari, Lister operating in a Victorian drawing-room, up to modern times, mostly taken from actual pictures. This is available at Is. to cover cost of paper, etc.
It would be greatly appreciated if inquiries were made well in advance, as if only a few days notice is given, mistakes are liable to occur, and dates conflict. Also if costumes are returned immediately after use, it helps others to have them in good time for their show. As inquiries are now arriving regarding the tableaux for the Festival of Britain, we are endeavouring to renew as many costumes as possible, and hope for the co-operation of Divisional Officers (Adult and Cadet).
January
7-8 Eastern Area, No. 1 District, Combined Adult and Cadet Officers Course.
Northumberland and Durham Cadet Officers Course.
February
North Wales Cadet Superintendents , Cadet Officers , and Prospective Cadet Officers Course, Colwyn Bay.
No. 9 Regional Cadet Officers Course, St. John House, London.
March
Cadet Advisory Committee, St. John House, London.
Drapers Hall, London, County/ Area Cadet Officers Conference.
County Cadet Officers Day Conference, St. John House, London.
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I have also written a slightly more elaborate series of tableaux called Healing through the Ages , which is quite effective, with no words to be learnt, being a series of living pictures with the stage as a frame, depicting the story of healing from early Egyptian times, Aesculapius in Grecian history to Roman times, to to-day, The
Cadet N.C.O.s Course, St. John House, London (Provisional).
April
Cadet N.C.O.s Course, St. John House, London (Provisional).
National Cadet Drama Final Competitions, Toynbee Hall Theatre, London, E. 1.
Eastern Area No. District Cadet Officers Course, Canvey Island.
By County Supt. Dr. Gladys A. Danby, of SomersetMr. Guthrie Moir (Chief Officer, Ambulance Cadets), welcomed the delegates to the above course, which was held at St. John House on 2nd and 3rd December. All parts of the country were represented.
Mr. Moir gave the first talk, which was on St. John Cadet Movement outlining the objects which appear in the revised Brigade Regulations. He spoke on the importance of training the Cadets to be the citizens of the future; and mentioned the excellent scheme which has started in connection with the Odean and Gaumont British Cinema Clubs throughout the country. He informed his hearers that Cadets could be very useful in assisting at public duties, and reminded them that a heavy burden of duties would fall upon Brigade personnel, Adults and Cadets, during the Festival of Britain. St. John Cadets will be taking an active part in the special functions being organized in the Pavilion of Youth, and would also be on duty in the building.
The next speaker was Miss Parrott, District Cadet Officer, London, who spoke on recruiting. Miss Parrot suggested that the ideal recruiting ground was the Cadets themselves. If they felt they were doing a worth-while job and were happy at their meetings, then they would bring along their friends and in this way swell the numbers in the divisions. It was very necessary that officers themselves must be efficient in order to have the respect of the Cadets. If Cadets are encouraged to transfer to the Adult Division, they are often the means of obtaining Cadet Officers for the future.
Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief H. F. Parshall then addressed the delegates on the important subject of Leadership . He outlined the qualities needed in order to produce a leader, and stressed the importance of the St. John Cadet Movement taking its place side by side with other voluntary youth organizations. Given the right training a leader can be made and not necessarily be born as such the necessary capabilities can be fostered and brought out. Many new leaders could probably be found among the members of the Brigade to-day. It is the job of the leaders to train the Cadets in their moral, physical, and spiritual outlook.
Getting help from other Organizations and Local Education Authorities was the title of a very interesting talk given by Miss M. Nevile (Assistant to Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets), who felt that it was impossible for an officer to run a successful division without outside help. By obtaining the services of outsiders and members of other organizations, possibly 84
for the teaching of Proficiency Subjects, the Cadet Officer had more opportunity to plan future programmes. The R.S.P.C.A. are always ready to give training in Knowledge and Care of Animals, the Police in Road Safety, the local Fire Brigade in Fire Fighting; and very often Women s Institutes can provide certificated persons to teach cookery and housecraft. She stressed the usefulness of Parents Associations, especially from the social and money-raising angle. Assistance could also be obtained form the Local Education Authorities in grants.
The film strip or slide method was an ideal method of teaching, as it was possible to turn back to a previous picture in order to stress some important point was a suggestion of Dr. Billington, who gave a talk on Teaching Proficiency Subjects by means of Visual Aids
The Saturday evening was given up toa very interesting, instructive, and entertaining session dealing with games and community singing. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Ettridge (Cambridgeshire) was in charge, and she explained that games should always have a place in the Divisional programmes each week, as they play a great part in the training and discipline of Cadets. Games were necessary to the health of children, and it was necessary for the Cadet Officer to be prepared to join in the games with the Cadets.
Following a short service conducted by the Rev. R. H. Gill (General Secretary to Church of England Youth Council), Group Tutorials and Discussions were held on Competition Technique, Brigade Forms, Camping at Divisional Level, and the Cadet Organization.
Miss V. Cunard (Chief Officer Nursing Cadets) gave a talk on The Balanced Divisional Programme . In order to have a successful and efficient division it was necessary to have adequate headquarters, equipment, textbooks, and reference books. Cadets should be trained to keep their uniforms smart, and informed of the importance of annual inspections. Cadets should be encouraged to enter the National Competitions, whether it be the First Aid and Home Nursing Competitions or the Arts Cups. Each were equally important in their own sphere. Although there was no specific religion in the Brigade, Cadets should be encouraged to take care of the spiritual side of life. Cadets should be encouraged to work for the Grand Prior s Badge, and also to work for the Special Service Shield. They should also be encouraged to transfer to the Adult Division.
Aylesbury. Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir, addressed the audience of young people at the Saturday Morning Cinema Club, in the Odeon Theatre, giving thema brief description of the St. John Cadet Movement. He also inspected a guard of honour of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets from local Divisions.
High Wycombe. County Vice-President Major M. Beachcroft conducted an enrolment ceremony of sixty Cadets at the Health Centre, this being his last function before moving away from the County. Councillor S. Littlewood presided Corps President Councillor J. R. Avery expressing the deep appreciation of those present for the work which had been carried out so long and so ably by both Major and Mrs. Beachcroft. Conference. A wide range of subjects was discussed at the Conference of Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Officers held at Woodrow High House, near Amersham, on 29th October. Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir, presided at the morning session, which was devoted to reports of the County Cadet Camp held at Battle, Sussex. Reports were given by Area Cadet Officer W. J. Lunnon (Camp Commandant) and Supt. kK. A. Nathan (Camp Treasurer and Secretary). The Chairman announced that a Camping Warrant had been awarded Mr. Lunnon and a Camping and Quartermastering Certificate to Mr. Nathan. After luncheon Mr. C. A. Mack (Secretary, Bucks Association of Boys Clubs) gave an interesting lecture on The Responsibilities of a Youth Leader , and stressed the aim for more adventure in youth work. For the next talk Mr. Leonards (Deputy County Education Officer) took the chair Miss Zimmern of the Bureau of Current Affairs, lecturing and demonstrating How to Arrange
Discussions and How to Lecture to Young People . Miss Bennett (Youth Education Officer, Council for Education in World Citizenship) gave details of many ways whereby her organization could be of help to Youth Leaders. The tea interval was followed by Mr. Nathan showing films taken at the annual camp.
At the morning session a party of German youth leaders, in this country at the invitation of the Ministry of Education, were interesting guests.
For the second year in succession Cornwall had the honour of sending two teams to London for the Cadet Finals. Treleigh won both the senior and junior Ambulance sections in the No. 7 Regional Finals held at Falmouth. County Commissioner Sir Rowland Jerram presided at the prize presentation ceremony, the cups being presented by County President Nancy Lady Vivian. The Mayor of Falmouth (Mr. A. V. Baker, who was at one time County Cadet Officer) suggested that Treleigh should form a Nursing Division for next year and add further honours to their list.
During the proceedings the County Commissioner presented a County VicePresident s Warrant to Mrs. Yvonne Thomas, of Penzance.
County Commissioner Col. F. Arnot Bearn enrolled twenty-one Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of the Sterndale Moor sections at the Village Church of St. John, Chelmorten, on 8th October. Members of the County staff were also present and representatives of neighbouring Divisions took part in the parade and march past which followed. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. H. Miller, Vicar of Earl Sterndale, who in his address emphasized the high ideals of the Code of Chivalry .
Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of Launceston and Egloskerry who took part in a recent pageant.
Chaddesden and Spondon Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions held an enrolment on 15th October in the Parish Church of Spondon. The service was conducted by the Rey. T. E. M. Barber, and thirty-four Cadets were enrolled by the County Commissioner, who was supported by members of his staff. The Derby Cadet Band led the parade after the service, during which the Rev. Barber received his Warrant of Vice-President.
A combined Training Course and Conference for Cadet Officers was held at Plymouth on 4th and 5th November, at which officers from Cornwall and Plymouth attended. Those present included County Commissioners C. S. C. Prance (Plymouth) and Sir Rowland Jerram (Cornwall), County Supts. Mrs. R. Balsdon (Plymouth) and Mrs. N. W. V. Oakley (Cornwall), and County Cadet Officer J. C. Barrett. County Cadet Officers Princess Chakrabongse and J. J. Pearse (Cornwall) and Mrs. E. Wood and G. Thompson (Plymouth) were responsible for the arrangements.
The principal guest at the Conference was Chief Officer Nursing Cadets Miss V. Cunard, who later addressed those present on Selection and Training of N.C.O.s . Talks were given by County Officer Miss L. C. Werran (N. E. Cornwall) on Brighter Programmes Dyan Virs G. H. B. Short (Public Relations Officer, Plymouth) on the need for publicity by Miss Stella Johnson (Women s Youth Organizer, Plymouth) on The Organization of Discussion Groups ; by Miss E. L. Osborne (County Camp Adviser, Cornwall) on Camping ; by Asst. Commissioner Col. G. Thomson on Discipline and Leadership . After attending morning service at St.
Catherine s Church, the members divided into Discussion Groups. Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Wills (Cornwall) reported that her group had discussed How can we encourage cadets to enter senior divisions and summed up their findings with There should be a complete liaison between the superintendents of Adult and Cadet Division . County Cadet Officer J. C. Barrett (Cornwall) reported that his group felt that Brigade Headquarters should issue a syllabus for instruction of the 8-11 age group.
Plymouth. Odeon Cinema Club was the first club of its kind to form Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions, and the Odeon Cinema Club Controller is so impressed with the efficiency and enthusiasm of the members that he is hoping similar divisions will be formed in clubs throughout the Odeon Group.
An example of how Cadet Divisions can help in Road Safety was shown recently by the co-operation of the Plymstock and Odeon Cadet Divisions with Sergt. D. Gay (Plymouth City Police Road Safety Officer) in staging a tableau at the Odeon Cinema Club.
In the class for Youth Organizations at the Plymouth Battle of Britain Carnival Procession, the Cadets gained first prize for a tableau illustrating the Crusaders and Modern day first aid.
Wimborne. An enrolment ceremony was held in Wimborne Minster, when Cadets from Wimborne, Poole Corps, and Parkstone Cadet Nursing Divisions were enrolled by County Supt. Mrs. A. M. C. Cooper, assisted by Area Cadet Officer Miss M. Peach. The service was specially arranged by the Rev. Page Phillips, whose wife is President of the Wimborne Cadets; those present included the Mayor of Wimborne, County Vice-Presi-
dent of Nursing Cadets Lady Lettice Ashley Cooper, members of the County Staff.
Competitions. County Cadet VicePresidents Lord Ellenborough and Lady Lettice Ashley Cooper presented the trophies and prizes at the annual competitions. Weymouth Students gained the Ashley Cup, Weymouth Ambulance Cadets the Murray Cup; and Branksome Heath the Grant Cup for East Dorset. Wyke Regis Nursing Cadets gained the Martyn Cup, Swanage the Grant Cup for East Dorset, and Bridport No. 2 the Boyle Cup for Home Nursing.
Chelmsford Student Nursing Division was presented with the Raven Trophy by the Essex Education Committee MidEssex Division, for the best organization in uniform attached to the Chelmsford and Ongar Local Youth Committee. Walton and Frinton Ambulance Cadets held an official opening ceremony at the Congregational Church Hall, Walton, at which Civic Heads, County Staff, and Parents were present. County Cadet Officer Lieut.-Col. A. I. Sheringham conducted an enrolment ceremony, and thanked the Adult Division for their help. Councillor Girt has consented to become Vice-President of the Division.
Andover Cadet Nursing Division received a further visit from Miss Joyce Ryde (Matron, King George V Memorial Hospital, Malta), who gave an interesting talk on the history of the Hospital, its bombing and rebuilding. Her talk was illustrated by beautiful colour film of the opening of the Hospital by Countess Mountbatten of Burma. Another film depicted H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth s visit to the Hospital.
The first annual competition for the Kington Cadets Parent Cup was held in November, five Nursing and two Ambulance teams competing. Cpl. Owen Parsons led the successful team; Corpl. Parsons and N/Cadet Lorna Willmott gaining the individual awards. A Honorary Members Badge was presented to Mr. I. C. Willmott on behalf of the Nursing Cadets.
32 Nursing Cadets received their certifi- cates for proficiency in Preliminary Child Welfare.
Competitions. Ardwick Ambulance Cadets were successful at the District Competitions, and Preston Nursing Cadets at the Regional Competitions.
Leicester. Some 100 Cadets and their officers, led by the Cadet Band, attended service at Victoria Road Church on Armistice Sunday. The salute was taken by the County Cadet Officers.
At the Leicester Parents evening, prizes were presented by Area Officer Miss A. E. Gabriel; eight Cadets were enrolled by County Cadet Officer Miss E. W. Sansome, who also presented certificates.
County Nursing Officer Miss E. L. Bell presented prizes, certificates and awards at the. Arthur Faire Divisional Parents evening. Cadet Training Officer Miss E. L. Wollaston enrolled 12 Cadets.
County Officer E. Heywood Smith per- formed the Enrolment Ceremony at the Vaughan College Ambulance Division awards being presented by Supt. Watkin, who joined the Brigade in 1899, and was now about to retire.
At the Parents evening of the Long Whatton Ambulance and Nursing Cadets, the Chairman of the Local Association presented certificates.
Barking. The annual open evening of the Nursing Cadet Division was held on 15th November, when Cadet Supt. Miss Kindon gave a welcome to Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Jamieson, Nursing Officer Sister Latimer (Romford) and other visitors. Mrs. Jamieson conducted an enrolment ceremony which was followed by the presentation of competition trophies and prizes. Cadet J. Hill gained the Donald Mackenzie Individual Trophy, Cadet J. Fallaize the Driscoll Cup and Silver Medallion for Individual Home Nursing.
Gressenhall. County Cadet Officer Mrs. G. Portal carried out an enrolment ceremony in the Village Hall.
Cadets of the Plymstock and Odean Cadet Divisions at a recent Road Safety Demonstration at the Odeon Cinema Club, Plymouth.
Blackpool (South Shore). The coveted Leach Cup for preliminary Home Nursing was presented to Cadet Marjorie Milton at the annual inspection of the Nursing and Cadet Nursing Divisions by District Officer Mrs. A. C. Owne. After a competition in which 15 Cadets competed,
Sprowston. The first Special Service Shield to be won-by a Norfolk Cadet has been awarded Corpl. Janet Cooper, of the Sprowston Nursing Cadet Division. Janet has done 200 hours in the Jenny Lind Hospital for Children and the Angel Road Nursery School, Norwich.
Fakenham. Cadet Corps Supt. W. J. Beck carried out an enrolment ceremony on Friday, Ist December. After the presentation of awards demonstrations were given.
Melton Constable. Asst. Commissioner C. B. Andrews presented 21 certificates to Cadets at a meeting held in the Railway Institute. Cadet Corps Supt. W. J. Beck congratulated the unit on its progress.
Swaffham. Nursing Cadets gave an interesting demonstration at a Christmas Bazaar held by the Baptish Church in the Lecture Hall. Supt. Mrs. D. K. Nelson and Acting Cadet Officer Mrs. A. Robinson were in charge.
Towcester. On 15th November, County Cadet Officer Miss G. Grant Lawson enrolled fifteen Nursing Cadets, and also handed a Grand Prior s Badge for presentation to Cadet Pamela Howkins.
The Division is proud of the fact that in the Arts Cups Competitions Joan Thorneycroft has won the Poster Competition and that Ruth Warren was highly commended. In the Painters Cup, Mariam Sturgess was highly commended, Hazel Smith commended and mentioned, and Susan Hardy mentioned. The latter was also commended in the Poetry Cup, while Sylvia Davey gained a highly commended in the Music Cup.
Kettering. The first Corps Enrolment was held in the Rothwell Parish Church, County Cadet Officer Miss Grant Lawson enrolling 70 Cadets from the various Cadet Divisions of the Corps. Following the service, Officers, Cadets, and their friends proceeded to the Tresham Hall, where various awards were presented to the Cadets. Those present included County Surgeon Gibbons, County Supt. Mrs. Gibbons, Corps Supt. Miss Tinkler, and Corps Officer Mrs. Groocock.
Harworth. County Commissioner G. E. Hardy, assisted by Area Cadet Officer
Drabble, carried out an enrolment ceremony for Ambulance Cadets, twenty-one members taking part.
Lady Anne Cavendish Bentinck was the enrolling officer for Nursing Cadets, being accompanied by County Cadet Officer Mrs. Lindsay Wood.
Kirkby Colliery. Under the chairmanship of Colliery Manager P. L. Harley, a large gathering of parents and friends of the Cadets of the newly formed Ambulance Cadet Division enjoyed a social evening. Commissioner G. E. Hardy carried out an enrolment ceremony of 32 boys, being assisted by Area Cadet Officer Drabble.
Sports Day. The annual Sports Day was held at West Bromwich, and in spite of weather conditions a three-hour programme was completed. After a parade of competitors, led by the Bloxwich Cadet Band, Mrs. Alan Walker (wife of County Cadet Officer Dr. Alan Walker) presented the prizes.
Competition Honours. The County is proud of the fact that Wolverhampton Nursing Cadet Division gained the Bedmaking Trophy at the Cadet Competition Finals. This was the first time that a Cadet team from Wolverhampton had reached the final.
Some 50 Ambulance Cadet Officers and N.C.O.s in the East Surrey Area attended the 2nd Training Conference held at Horley on 26th November. Area Cadet Officer Barry Robinson was the chairman of the Conference, which commenced with a short religious service conducted by the Rev. E. F. Ralph. Talks included those given by Mr. E. A. Atkinson (Sanitary Inspector), and Mr. John James (Dental
Surgeon). County Cadet Officer G. F. W. Still conducted an enrolment ceremony before County Cadet Officer Miss Higham (Kent) spoke on Brigade Forms. County Sergt.-Major Smith held two sessions on drill. Mr. G. E. Craft stressed the importance#of Publicity, while County Cadet Officer Miss Barlow discussed Camp arrangements. Asst. Commissioner H. J. Wrigglesworth (Stores Manager) spoke on uniforms. The London and Surrey Fire Brigades gave a film show. Competitions. Chertsey Ambulance Cadets gained the Lloyd Shield at the competitions held recently, Guildford being the runners-up. Asst. Commissioner Capt. Ellis presented the shield, and congratulated the teams on their good performance. Corps Supt. L. Hedges received a flag to be known as the Western Area Cadet Flag for the work he had done for the Surbiton Cadet Division. Chertsey. At the annual inspection of the Ambulance Cadets, carried out by Asst. Commissioner J. P. Flavin, County President the Countess of Lindsay presented Grand Prior s Badges to Corpls. T. Groom, R. Smith, and Cadets T. Offord, D. Burgess, and N. Timblick.
Drill Competition. County Officer Hancorn acted as judge for the newlyinaugurated Drill Competition, which was held at Brighton. The first three places were occupied by Nursing Cadets; Roedean being the winners three marks ahead of Brighton. Southwick Ambulance Cadets tied with Preston Nursing Cadets for the third place. County Cadet President Lady Cairns presented the trophy, which she herself had donated.
N. .0.s Training Course. Lodge Hill, Pulborough, was the venue of the 2nd Annual Training course for N.C.O.s held on Ist to 3rd December. Throughout the course the N.C.O.s showed great interest in the work, and their enthusiasm augers well for future events. The course was honoured by a visit from the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir, who spoke on St. John Cadets place in the World . Other talks included Toymaking and Handicraft by Mrs. Taylor and County Cadet Officer Pile, The Spirit of Adventure, by County Cadet Officers Miss Trill and Mrs. Brodie; Faking and Competitions, by Asst. Commissioner F. A. Trott the Value of Youth Further Education, by a representative of the East Sussex Education Committee; Life in Rhodesia, by Cadet Supt. Miss Wells, who had visited that country under the Exchange of Teachers Scheme. Drill instruction was given by County Officer Hancorn, and discussion groups completed the programme.
Worthing. County Officer C. W. L. Pile inspected the Worthing Cadets on 28th November, and presented certificates for First Aid and Handyman to numerous members. Cadet Officer F. A. West was in charge.
Coventry. At a recent enrolment ceremony, carried out by Area Cadet Officer E. Porter, Councillor F. L. Perkins (Chairman, Bedworth U.D.C.) paid high tribute to the Ambulance and Nursing Cadets in Coventry. County Supt. Miss Orton presented Grand Prior s Badges to June Dewis, Jean Ward, and Beryl Pegler; other awards being those for Voluntary Hospital Duties, Knowledge and Care of Animals, and Knowledge of the Order. County Commissioner Major E. S. Phillips congratulated the Cadets on their keenness and smartness. Those present included County President the Hon. Mrs. L. C. S. Fitzroy-Newdegate, County Nursing Officer Mrs. Skinner, and other officers, also County Councillor Mrs. A. Harrison.
County Commissioner A. R. Towerzey presided at a Conference of Cadet Officers from Wiltshire Divisions, held at Chippenham on 4th November, and welcomed the Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets, Mr. Guthrie Moir. He stated that it was hoped that the Countess Mountbatten of Burma would visit Wiltshire next year for the annual inspection.
County Vice-President Lady Fuller spoke on the progress in 1950, and said the strength of the Divisions had not only been well maintained, but the standard of efficiency was higher. During the year, several Nursing Cadets had left to take up General Hospital training. County Cadet Officer Hyde reporting on the position of Ambulance Cadets said progress had been satisfactory in larger divisions, but there had been some falling away in the smaller areas. Three exCadets now in the R.A.M.C. had been posted overseas.
County Cadet Officer Mrs. G. E. Moss outlined the programme for 1951, and there was a general discussion on County Competitions, Camping, and Divisional work. Emphasis was laid on the need for recruiting and training more officers to deal with the constant inflow of juniors to the Cadet Divisions.
Mr. Guthrie Moir spoke of the growth of the Cadet Movement throughout the country and said that youth work was a sphere in which voluntary service would reap the richest rewards. Each county had its own particular problems and difficulties but cadet training which was based
onthe motto For the Service of Mankind was attracting increasing numbers of boys and girls. County Supt. Mrs. Battye thanked Mr. Moir for his attendance at the Conference which had been helpful and instructive.
Keighley Silver Jubilee. The Keighley Cadet Divisions celebrated their Silver Jubilee on 7th November, when at the Spencer Street School a play, based on the History of the Order, entitled No Easy Path" was presented by the members. The play was written by Mr. T. I. McNish, brother of Cadet Supt. Miss C. E. McNish. County Surgeon J. Prentice presided at the celebrations, and gave a short history of the Division, while County Commissioner H. L. Thornton presented prizes and certificates, and spoke appreciatively on the work of the Cadets. Lt.-Col. W. Scatterty (now 91 years of age, and a retired County Commissioner), who formed the Adult Division in Keighley over 60 years ago, cut the birthday cake, and presented awards to cadets who had been successful in recent. examinations.
The first probationer cadets were in charge of Cprl. Alfred Waterworth, who carried on until 1927 (he is now Corps Sergt.-Major at Spalding, Lincs.), and then Cadet Sergt. Walter Taylor took over until 1937. From 1938 to 1942, John Butterfield was Cadet Officer, and promoted to Superintendent in 1943. In 1949, Supt. Jim McManus was appointed and still holds the rank. The Nursing Cadet Division (under Supt. Miss Louie Pickard) was formed some six weeks after the Ambulance Cadet Division, and in 1948 Miss C. M. McNish, the present superintendent, wasZappointed.,
During the celebrations a telegram. was received from the Officers and Cadets of the Leeds Corps.
Rotherham. At the annual competition for the Drabble Bowl, D team of girls (under Eunice Rhodes) gained first place, and Esme Iles won the Indivjdual competition. Boys were placed 4th and Sth in the team set, Ronald Bailey being runner-up to Esme Iles. Miss Ratcliffe (superintendent of the Queen Nurses) presented the trophy and prizes.
Askern. Ambulance and Nursing Cadets held their first annual social evening on 10th November. During an interval Area Cadet Officer W. Hargreaves presented 50 certificates and also enrolled 5 boys and 5 girls as new Cadets. Twenty-three service awards were presented to the Ambulance Cadets. Corps Officer A. W. Free, who presided, explained that a cup on view had been won by a team of men of the Askern Ambulance Division over 20 years ago, and had now been handed to the Cadets for annual competition among the members.
Acomb. Cadet Donald Pickering gained the cup presented by Mr. A. Collingbourne; Cadets Colin Veitch and Alan Powell being second and_ third respectively. President B. Hazell voiced thanks to the donor and parents.
Dewsbury. Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Officers organized a Harvest Festival Service held in the Ambulance Hall on 15th October. The Rev. W. H. Humphreys (Vicar of St. Marks), conducted the service; the fruit and flowers being distributed after the service to children in the wards of the local hospitals, and to persons in the Old Folks Hostels. Area Cadet Officers Dr. R. G, Eastwood and Mrs. Balden were among those present at the service.
Looking back on the year that has just passed there are moments when have felt intensely proud, yet humble, to be allowed to belong to such a splendid organization as ours.
Four such memories of 1950 stand out prominently in mind :
I was at the Training Course for Officers in that large holiday camp at Morecambe. The first morning I got down to breakfast before anyone else (trust me !) and stood facing the steps which led down into the dining-room. shall never forget the sight of that endless stream of more than 500 Cadet Officers coming down to breakfast. There were men and women from every part of Great Britain, and: even from overseas; and as I watched, a feeling of great joy and pride came over me in the stvength of our organization. I felt that with all those keen people there was nothing we could not do, no obstacle we could not overcome. wished that some officers from remote corners of Wales could have shared this experience. They would never have felt they were alone again.
The second was at the Cadet Finals in London. I was sitting in the front row watching the Aberdare Junior Ambulance Cadets do their team test. At the close of the competition the judge turned to the audience and said: That team did exactly what I wanted. They did it just as I had planned when setting the test. Whether they win or lose they can take back this message to Wales, that they have put up a most creditable performance. And thrilled again at the joy of seeing such a high standard of work. Never, I thought, must we be content with anything second best, we must aim at perfection.
hands with a girl aged 174 who a week before was apparently dead, and now was very much alive again. She had come to join in an Enrolment Ceremony with the Officers and Cadets of Montgomeryshire to give thanks for her life, which had been given back to her as a result of their skill. Por only the previous Sunday she had been rescued from drowning by some St. John Officers of that camp, and even the doctor who led the rescue party had thought her dead, but after an hour of artificial respiration she had breathed again nor- mally. And I thanked God that he allows us to be workers together with Him. What will 1951 bring I wonder
Z. D. Druitt (Cadet Training Officer).
A residential conference, organized by the Cadet Training Officer for Wales (Miss Zoe Druitt), was held at Glanymor, 3arry, on 18th -19th November. Talks of considerable interest were given by County Cadet Officer Mrs. Hugh Robinson (Wor- cestershire), whose subject was the Experiences of a County Cadet Officer , and Area Cadet Officer H. L. Becket, from Cheshire, who spoke on the appointment and training of Cadet Superintendents and officers. Much of the time was devoted to group discussions, the purpose of which was to obtain ideas for a proposed booklet on the work of County/Area Cadet Officers for the guidance of officers on appointment.
Cadets of Keighley in costumes worn during their Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
The third came later that afternoon, when at the prize-giving, following an announcement by the Commissioner-inChief, ex-Cadet Sgt. Cooper stepped up on the platform to receive the American Cup of Gallantry. He had stopped a runaway horse and cart in a busy street in Finsbury at risk to his own life, and rendered first aid to the driver. He looked so young and alert and keen standing there on the platform receiving the cup from that great war chief, Field-Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, And once more thrilled to think that in our ranks we had boys and girls who were training to save life like this and who, when the moment arrived, were not found wanting.
Lastly, the best of all was the moment when one Sunday stood in a marquee at a Cadet Camp in North Wales and shook
The Cadet Divisions at Holyhead and Valley had two red-letter days in the Cadet Calendar when Miss Zoe Druitt, Cadet Training Officer for Wales, visited Anglesey on 2nd-3rd November. At an informal dinner party given by Miss Ruth Smellie, County Cadet Officer, Miss Druitt met all the Cadet officers. On the following day a Cadet Rally and inspection was held followed by an address by Miss Druitt, in which she opened up many more activities and services in which Cadets could participate. In an Inter-Divisional First Aid Competition, staged by Mrs. Robert Jones, the Nursing Sister, Holyhead Adult Division, and judged by County Commissioner Dr. G. P. Williams, Holyhead and Valley Nursing Cadet Divisions each put up two teams, the winners being a Holyhead team, captained by Nursing Cadet Veronica Slater. It is hoped to make this a yearly event.
A small number of Holyhead Nursing Cadets had their first experience of public service when they assisted on 7th November at the National Blood Bank under the guidance of Supt. Mrs. Stirrat, Holyhead Nursing Division.
The third Annual Camp of Cadets in the Bromfield and Berwyn Corps was attended by seventy-three officers and cadets at Clawddnewydd, near Ruthin, from 25th August to Ist September, 1950. An enjoyable day was spent in Rhyl, where the Camp Commandant (Cadet Supt. S. Roberts) arranged a whole day outing. The camp was honoured by visit from the Commissioner for East Denbighshire, Capt. R. G. Evans, and County Cadet Officer Major A. S. D. Graesser, who expressed satisfaction on the inspection and. was particularly pleased to see the various ages so well represented the youngest being 9 and the oldest 16 years of age. The first Cadet First Aid Competition was held for a challenge cup donated by Mr. L. Newton Wright. The team was judged by County Surgeon Ce Salt and Oe ale sal aeeaulemcrp) was presented to the Wrexham team by Dr. Salt and Biro pens were also presented by Major Graesser to each member of the winning team.
An experiment which is proving a great success in the Colwyn Bay Cadet Ambulance Division in retaining the interest of the older boys is the formation of sections named after Grandmasters of the Order. The banners in the accompanying photograph, which were embroidered by the wife of the Cadet Supt., G. B. Jones, stand erect and are used to mark the special places in the ambulance hall where the
sections: meet. Inter-sectional competitions in punctuality, neatness, first aid work, games, and all cadet activities create a spirit of keenness and pride, each cadet feeling personally responsible for upholding the honour of his section.
Fifteen teams competed at the Pontardawe Ambulance Hall in the Cadet Competitions organized by the Pontardawe Corps with the object of encouraging beginners in competitive work. The Hon. John H. Bruce (Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Wales), who was accompanied by the Hon. Mrs. J. H. Bruce (Lady Superintendent for Wales), said the number of Cadets in Wales was constantly increasing, and referred to the interest being taken by the National Coal Board in promoting the study of first aid by competitions and other means. Other speakers representing Priory Headquarters were Miss Zoe Druitt (Cadet Training Officer for Wales) and Major H. Ware (Chief Staff Officer), and among the large number of visitors were Commissioner Dr. G. 5S. Phillips, the Rev. Gwyn Lewis, Miss C. A. Evans (Matron, Morriston Hospital), Corps and Divisional Officers. The awards of the judges, Dr. S. Hill, County Officer J. Richards, Corps Supt. E. G. P. Trott, and Div. Supt. A. Tallamy, were as under F. R. Phillip s Cup (Senior Ambulance Cadets) Ist, Brynamman; 2nd, Morriston A . Dr. and Mrs.G. S. Phillips Cup (Senior Nursing Cadets): Ist Clydach; 2nd, Pontardawe. Miss E. Lewis Cup (Junior Ambulance Cadets): Ist, Aberkenfig; 2nd, Skewen. Miss C. A. Evans Shield (Junior Nursing Cadets): Ist, Resolven 2nd, Clydach A . Corps Secretary H. Suff acted as Secretary of the competition and the catering was carried out by the Clydach
Town Cadet Parents Association, assisted by members of the Pontardawe Nursing Division.
County Training Day. Monmouthshire Ambulance Cadet Officers were given a civic reception by the Chairman of Risca Urban Council (Mr. J. J. Reeves) when they met at Risca for the second annual Cadet Training Day, organized by County Area Cadet Officer Miss E. Kinsey.
Chief speakers were Asst. Commissioner H. J. Harris, Herefordshire, who spoke on camping, and Mr. W. Mabon Abraham who dealt with the new regulations as affecting cadet work and co-operation between adults and cadets.
In the evening a practical session was conducted by Miss Zoe Druitt, Cadet Training Officer for Wales, illustrating variety in Cadet training and recreational activities.
Chief Cadet Officers at Machen. Addressing thirty Nursing Cadets from Bedwar, Machen, and Trethomas whom she enrolled at the Village Hall, Machen, Lady Twiston-Davies, Chief Officer Nursing Cadets, Wales, warned the Cadets that the pledge they had taken to keep one s honour and to help others was a difficult one to keep and said it was up to the young people of to-day to defeat the cynicism of the modern world and to put service before self. Miss Z. Druitt (Cadet Training Officer for Wales) expressed her personal pleasure in seeing so many young people prepared to make the vows of St. John their own.
County Commissioner Dr. Gwyn RocynJones presided and presented certificates to the enrolled Cadets. The ceremony was arranged by County Area Cadet Officer Mrs. J. Collins.
Tributes to Cadet Superintendent. Nearly 150 officers and Cadets gathered at the Ambulance Hall, Tredegar, to take leave of Cadet Supt. C. J. Parry and Mrs. Parry who are leaving Tredegar to live in Bridgend. The Chairman, Div. Supt. C. J. Humphries, welcomed the guests, and high tributes to Mr. Parry s services were paid by Asst. Commissioner A. H. Williams, County Officer J. H. Wilcox, County Area Cadet Officer Miss E. Kinsey, and Dr. T. R. Bryant. Cadet Supt. Parry can take credit for forming the first student Division in Wales, while he was also the first in Wales to qualify for the St. John Camping Warrant. Teams trained by Mr. Parry had won thirty-three first prizes in fifty competitions.
Cadet Officer T. J. Harding, on behalf of the Cadets, presented an inscribed photograph to Mr. Parry, a leather writing case being presented by the students, and Mr. E. Thomas, handed to Mr. Parry an inscribed clock from the Parents Association, which was responsible for the supper arrangements. Mr. Parry suitably responded and takes with him all best wishes for a continuance of his St. John work in Bridgend.
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Miss Zoe Druitt (Cadet Training Officer for Wales) presenting banners to the newly-formed sections of the Colwyn Bay Ambulance Cadet Division.
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Ambulance Hall on 28th October. This was a very special evening, for apart from the First Aid and Home Nursing Certificates, twenty-one Road and Home Safety Certificates and three for Swimming and Life Saving were presented.
County Cadet Officer Mrs. P. Harrison- Roderick, who is also the President of this Division, welcomed Commissioner Emrys James, Vice-President Matron Wilson, Aberdare General Hospital, Central Lady President Mrs. Marion Williams, Lady County Supt. Mrs. Harry Banks, County Officer Mrs. Protheroe, and other officers.
The function was a huge success, thanks to the untiring efforts of Cadet Supt. Mrs. F. Adams and Cadet Officer Mrs. C. Nicholas, who, in turn, gave a special thank you to the parents of the Cadets.
Congratulations. The Ambulance and Ambulance Nursing Cadets of the Upper and Lower Cynon Valley Corps wish to congratulate the Aberdare Boy Cadet team upon their magnificent work at the London finals, where they were placed third, and to the Abercwmboi Nursing Cadets in winning the Nursing Cadet Competition at Treharris.
The Training Committee has arranged for the 1951 summer camp to be held at Hopton-on-Sea, between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, from 1st to the 8th September.
Members of the Committee have visited the camp, which is situated on the cliffs with easy access to the beach. It isa small camp, holding approximately seven hundred people, and the Manager has agreed to accept two hundred and fifty members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. The course is open to all ranks of the Brigade, including Cadet Officers (but not Cadets), and the families of members will be welcome. The charge for the week will be £7 per head, including a small conference fee, and for children under the age of 12 years there will be a reduction in the price.
It is hoped to run an intensive Hygiene course during the week, for which delegates can take the St. John Ambulance Association certificate, but for those who wish for a less strenuous course there will be one of general instruction in the work of the Brigade.
The afternoons and evenings will be free, with the exception of one day in mid-week when it is proposed to hold a Brigade Rally to meet the Senior Officers from Heaquarters and the members of the local Divisions.
As the cost of the journey so often prevents members attending the camp, contact has been made with various coach companies and estimates obtained for the journey by road. Provided that sufficient applications are received for the course, there is no doubt that travelling by coach will be very much less expensive than by train, and will mean transport right to the camp itself.
As 1951 is the Festival of Britain year, it is hoped that the Brigade Summer Camp will be a memorable event, and that all Counties will be represented.
Owing to the Easter Holidays it will be necessary to receive reports for the April issue of the St. John Cadet not later than the 12th March.
Many items have had to be held over in the present issue owing to lack of space, but every consideration is given to all reports and articles which reach the Editor.
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