St John Cadet Vol. 7 No. 3 (October 1952)

THE MACAZ I N E OF THE

ST.JOHN AM BU LAN BRI AADE CADET

THE STJOHN

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CAMPING ARTICLE AND REPORTS

NATURE STORY

NEWS ITEMS PICTURES

ALL ABOUT CADETS

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THE ST. JOHN CADET

YOUR EDITOR'S MESSAGE

HELLO THtrRE

I have more news for you about the great Coronation Year Camp announced in the last issue of The Cad,et.

You ail know the saying : "'fhe sun never sets on the White Cross of St. John." WeIl, the Camp will provide ample proof of the truth of that'

The Commissioner-in-Chief has inviteil two Ambulance anil two Nursing Cadets, with one Cailet Officer from every country in the Commonwealth to the Camp which is being helil near London from 31st July to 7th August, r953.

The Secretary, Cadet Corort,atiort Catnp, 8 Grosaenor Crescent, Lond.on, 5.W.1, zoowld, like to hear from all tnembevs of the Brigade, inclwding Cad,ets, zaho aould, like to o.ffer hospitality to ind,iaidwal Ouerseas Cad,ets or Ofi.cers cither from the 24th July to 31st July, or from the 7th August to 14th Augltst.

This plan is to ensure that our visitors wili have the opportunity of spending three clear weeks in this country as well as staying in our homes.

Caclets in the Llnited, Kingd,om are also inttited, to contri,bwte up to a penny and Cadet O.fiters up to 6d. to a Cad,et Ouerseas Hospitality Fund, so that Oaerseas Cad,ets uill, be able to take part irt, excwrsions attd, entertainments of art from the ttortnal rowtine of the Cam/>.

'l'he money collected in each Division should be sent, marked C.O.H.I-., by tlie Cadet Superintendent, through the Commissioner to Camp Secretary.

I know that Cailets will do everything in their power to make the Camp a happy anil memorable occasion.for our friends from abroad.

Yours sincerely, Tue Errron.

When you have finished with this Magazine please pass it on to someone who is not a Cadet member.

AROUND AND ABOU'I'- \VITH A CAMERA

Cadets She'ila Baytlett and Aud,rey from Mi;s Vi,rgi.n.ia

Pearce, of Fulham, recei,ua their Grand Prior Aaards Cunard, Chief Oficer, Nursing Cadets.

Th'is tableau uon second, prize Jor the Strfford Odeon Cadet Di,aisions at the annual Staflord Carni,aal.

Mitcham Ambulance Cad.ets ui,th the cwps end sh'ields they hold, .in the South-Western Area, No. 7 Di,stri,ct.

Di,stri,ct Cadet Officer Mrs. Cum*ti,ng-Bell congratulates Cadets et an limrolmemt Ceremony at the Ecclesall Nursing Diaision, Shefi.ekl Corps. (Courtesy Shefield, I'elegraph and, Star.\

Banbury )'lttr-<'ing Cadet Ditision's Senior anil Junior teams.--proud u)inneys of lhe Page an.d l)or-stl Cubs und Glanxillc ond IJeyksh'ire Cups rcspectiucly, and also of llta County Bcrl-tnaking Cups.

Hinckley cadets witlt .cadet ofi,cer wilbur at the stall 1111,y organized for a handicrafts exhi,bi,ti,on.

CAI{ BRII{G O[-17' THE BEST 1I[ t/S

Says Cadet Trairuing Officer for Wales, ZOE D. DRUITT

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LL oi us long at somc time in our fL lives for Adventure.

We'd like to go to Iceland on an expedition, to be in a party trying to conquer Mount Everest. We'd love to have a dinghy or go on a cycling tour in France u,ith oniy rvhat rve can calTy on our bikes. We read stories of explorers and pioneers and horv they achieved u,hat seemed to be the impossible; and x,e wonder horv they managed to do it.

I suppose, too, that every Cadet u'ants to help his corrntry in some rvay or another. Just as we should not r'vant to be healthier or cleverer for our own sake, so we rvant our country to be the best possible, and we want to knor,v hou -'re can he1p.

Now our Cadet Training is just the right kind to prepare us for these things, to bring out the best in us, to make us unselfish, courageous, selfreliant, and resourceful. It is no use just dreaming about all the things we r'r.ould like to do one day. We have to take ourselves in hand and start training right arr-ay.

PREPARE NOW-FOR TIIE FUTURE

Perhaps you haven't any particular aim at present never rnind, it u,il1 come one day, and if you've prepared yourself norv, rvhen it does come you rvili recognize it and be the sort of person rvho can do it.

Norv horv does camping come into aII this ? Because it is just the very best'r,vay I know of preparing yourself for u,hatever opportunities come your way. If you can master the art of iiving in the open and looking after yourself under all conditions and have enough time to help other people too, then it is true to say you have gone a long x.ay torvards rnastering the art of Iiving.

Look back at your camp this year.

Do you think you made an Art ol it, or did vou just use it as a chance of having a good time as cheaply as possible ? You see, at home so much is done for you and you don't have to think much for yourseif.

You set off to school, and Mother says, " Have you remembered your homervorh ? " or " Have you got your mackintosh ? " You come home and there is a meal all ready for you. You only have a limited amount of pocket money to spend. If you are rvet, Mother says " Ilave you changed your shoes ? " If you lose your socks, you get out another pair. I{ you have a difEcult knot you cut it with a pair of scissors. You go to bed and you leave your shoes on the ground, and they are quitc all right in the morning.

TIIE VALUE OF PLANMNG

At camp all this is changed. You suddenly lind there is no one to remind you o{ the things you have forgotten. I{ you lose something no one else is very interested and you haven't got another you can fal1 back on. You find you have much more pocket money and no one to te11 you how to spend it, and there is no nice dry floor to Ieave your shoes on at night.

Nor.v a keen Cadet rvill learn what to do in all these ner.v circumstzrnces and how to keep himself in good health. He r.vi1l not spend all I'ris srveet coupons on the first day antl make himself sick. He u,ill know hou, to keep his clothes dry and horv to cut sticks to make himself a shoc-ra,ck, a case-rack, pegs to hang up his clothes, and a rail to hang up his towcl.

He'Il plan out his moncy so as to have enough to go on an experlition and to buy presents to taho home.

IIe'll discover the secret of lighting a fire and cooking a meal evcrr in the

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" Best Everr" say Birmingham

The best Camp ever " rtas the verdict of Birmingham Cadets at the end of their tlvo w-eeks' camp at Aberdovey, the lovely Llyfnant Valley x,ith the sun dappling the trees, the fine expanse of Tal-yJlyn Lake, u-ith majestic Cader Idris clear o{ mist except for the summit, the much rnore smoothly running railway rvith the very helpful Mr. RoIt and his staff, the visits to other St. John Cadet Camps at Talsarnau and Talybont (Mer), the truly majestic Harlech Castle ancl the everlovely Happy Valley were all visited. But rvhat impressed us again u'as the friendliness of the people of Aberdovey and the pleasure shown to us on this our fifth visit. The goodwill of the shopkeepers, the gifts of jeilies and cakes by Mrs. R. J. Davies and o{ oranges by }Irs. Fairhurst, the warm welcome by the ner.

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Vicar, the kindly interest of Farmer Jones, on rvhose fine held we camped, rrcre aII doljghtfu).

Visitors to the Camp included Commissioner Brigadier Hayne and Mrs. Hayne and NIiss Yirginia Cunard.

Charlton have happy memories of Dorset

Charlton cadets spent a week in camp at Durdie Door under the supervision of Caclet Supt. Page, Cadet Supt. Ansell, Cadet Oliicer Ash and Cadet Supt. (Reserve) Palmer. On Sunday 10th August the contingent, some 36 strong, under the leadership of County Staff Offtcer K. H. Mooring Aldridge (Dorset) marched to a church service at \Arest Lulworth, conducted by the Rev. Cuthbert Chambers, after which they returned to Camp.

rain and he'll persevere and u,on't give in even if he feels like it. He'Il knor'v the value of every littIe piece of string and 'nvill ahvays keep a piece handy.

He'Il have enough of everything for himself, and just that bit extra to help someone else lr,ho is in a hole.

But the point of all this is that the spirit of Camping, the art of making do, of overcoming, of cheerfulness in dif6culties, of comradeship and giving a helping hand must be carried on after camp is over and he is back at home instead of asking for help over any little difficuIty, he'll master it himself

If he loses anything he rvon't cry out for the r'vhole house to hear, but search until he f,nds it or uses something else. When he comes up against a job he hasn't done before, rvhether it's boiling an egg or chopping rvood, he will learn hou, to do it, and so he rvil1 grow up with a strong character and not only be happy and contented in himself, but be serving his country in the best possible rvay.

Before marcliing to church an inspec- lion was carrjed out Ly County Staff Of6.cer, K. H. Ilooring Alclridge, who commented favourably on their appearancc and bearing.

The cadets spent a most enjoyable holiday and will take back rvith them h:rppy mcmorics of the Dorset coast.

Suffolk Girls Returned Browner-anil Fatter !

Thirty Suftolk Nursing Cadets were in Camp at Walbersu-ick {rom 9th to 16th August. In spite of very mixed u,eather the camp was a great success. A Church Parade was held on the Sunday in the parish church. One evening was spent in being host to the Nursing and Ambulance Divisions of Walberswick and the Ambulance Divisions of Southwold.

There rvas an enjoyable trip up the river one afternoon. On the fina1 day r.hen camp was struck and the homervard journey \\'as started-many were both browner and fatter

West Riiling Cadets in Derbyshire

Four Olf"cers and 37 Nursing Cadets of the W.R. o{ Yorhshire, Southern Area, spent a r.ery instructional and pleasant week of Camp life at the Ho1low Ford Youth Hostel, Castleton.

This Hostel is situated in the most

And now here are reports that have reached THE CADET O.ffice of very happy camps held by Cadets in dffirent parts of the country

beautiful part oI Derbyshire, surrounded by hills and dales.

The Cadets were roused at 7.30 a.m. by " Whistle " and after the usual Camp duties, there was P.T., Paracle and Inspection, followed by First Aid work. There were also'rambles and visits to places o{ interest in the vicinity. Their first aid training was evident-even to improvisa- tion of table decorations in the dining room. Many wild flowers had been gathered and placed in flat dishes on the tables and the result was diflrcult to believe, but confirmed the beauty of the English wild flowers that are so much maligned.

The Cadets received visits from the Commissioner for Derbyshire, Dr. Bearn, Area Commissioner W. R. Southern Area Dr. \{ain Russell and several Stafi Of&cers.

The Camp Commandant was Area Staf{ Officer Mrs. V. G. Booth and she was ably assisted by the Vice-President, Nursing and Cadets, Mrs. Main Russell, and it was with considerable reluctance that Camp was struck, the Cadets, brou'n and happy, making their rvay home, voting the Camp the best and most enjoyable they had had.

Amersham Won Treasure Hunt

The County of Buckingham Camp at Beeston Regis, near Sheringham, Norfolk, was one of the most successful ever held. The week's programme comprised a wellbalanced diversity of recreational and training activities. A treasure hunt over the surrounding district was won by the Amersham Cadet Nursing Division, which also gained one of the two shields for wellkept tents. The second shield for this contest went to the Stokenchurch Cadet Ambulance Division, which had w-on it on a previous occasion. The silver cup for drama was awarded this year to the Newport PagneII Cadet Nursing Division.

Major P. G. Darvil-Smith, C.B.E., Commissioner, spent the whole week at the camp and conductcd tlrc opcn-air servjce. This was followed by an enrolment ceremony for new Cadets. Sir Thomas Cook, Commissioner for Norfoik, and Maj.-Gen. H. Rich, the County Cadet O1ficer, inspected the camp and expressed their satisfaction at its high standard of mainteoance. The Camp Commandant was County Cadet Offrcer K. A. Nathan and the Medical OfEcer was County Surgeon Dr. R. Kipping, of Beaconsfield.

Gifte for Essex

The Essex Nursing Cadets' Summer Camp was held at Burnt Oak House, East Bergholt, Suffolh, by kind permission of Mr. Howard. Forty-one Olficers and

Cadets attended, including somc {roru llrc London district. The weather was nol: vcry good but it did not prevent the czrrrl.ing out of the full programme. This inclrrrlcrl a day visit to Dovercourt and a Visitors' Day. Among the visitors were Co1. :rnrl Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Munson (Wivcnlroc), Mr. Evans, Superintendent, Colch.ostor Ambulance Division, X{r. and Mrs. Iiuck, Miss Barlow, County Cadet Oflicer, Surrcy, Miss Rainham (Stanway), Xlrs. Jameson, Area Cadet OfEcer No. 1 District, and a large number of the Cadets' parents and friends. On Tuesday the Lexden Glrl Guides, who were camping at Dedham, joined them for rounders.

Church parade was held in the beauti{ul church cif Dedham, and the rector hindly came to visit the camp several times. One evening he took prayers round the flag and stayed for cocoa and biscuits. The cadets also visited the monastery, by kind invitation o{ the monks.

Never before have so many gifts been sent to the Cadets in camp, and County Cadet Ofhcer Mrs. Iloward r,r'ouid like to thank the donors on behalf of the Cadets.

Berkshire Went to Ryile

Berkshire Cadet Camp was held at Haylands County Infants' School, Ryde, I.O.W. Cadets from Cookham, Reading South, Theale, Wallingford, and Woolhampton, numbering 60 with their Divisional Officers, attended.

The party had reserved accommodation on the train to Portsmouth. Lunch was taken on the boat be{ore she sailed.

'We were greeted at the school by Mr. Smith, the caretaker, who had made everything look comfortable and attractive. He had arranged for straw to be ready to fill mattresses, and as the weather was doubtful had taken the precaution to have it stacked in a small room to keep it dry. Haylands In{ants' School is a modern building, set in very loveIy surroundings. Flowers grow all round the building, and there are flower beds set in the grass in front. Tlrere is a big playing-field at the back and zr paved playground in front.

The class rooms 'were used as dormitories.

Cadets were very delighte<l rvhen w-e were told that we could use thc clectric potato peeler and Mr. Smith shorvcd the ofli.cers b.ow to use it.

The Cadets did the work of Lhc oamp, keeping rooms tidy, washing up, and cooking. Cooking was by {al thc most popular camp duty

The party spent Tuesrl;ry at Alum Bay, each Cadet bringing b:rolr gl:rsses of coloured sands.

While on the sands on Werlncsday we had a wonderful view of thrcc ships-the

America, t},e Uni.ted States of America, and the Queen Mary.

It was largely due to Mr. and Mrs. Elliot, of Binstead, that we were able to camp at Haylands this year. Mr. EIIiot is a member of Toc H, and when he knew that we were in difhculties over an indoor camping p1ace, he made inquiries at New'port and found that Havlands School was the only one vacant. To show our gratitude, we invited them to supper on Wednesday. The same evening Cadet Supt. (A) X{r. Rider brought tu'o o{ his senior Cadets to see rrs-

Some o{ the older Cadets paid a visit to Carisbrook Castle on Thursday, under the supervision of Cadet Supt. Mrs. Keating (Cookham;. The same evening some seniors went to see the famous Newport Carnival.

A11 the Cadets enjoyed their hoiiday and thanked their offrcers, each Division making a gift to their own Superintendent and also to the County Cadet Ofhcer who had been Camp Commandant.

The County Cadet Ofhcer was very touched at being presented with a silver spoon from all the officers at camp. ln accepting the gift, Miss Corderoy thanked all the oflicers for their cooperation and help.

The County Cadet Oltcer has had applications from Cadets of several Divisions to hold another camp at Ryde next year. It is good to think that Cadets like to join in a county camp and that they enjoy mixing with other divisions. It is hoped that we have some cadets from each division next year.

A cheque for 13 3s. from surplus camp fund has been sent to the Lynmouth Flood Appeal Fund.

Leicester-A Little Weather Trouble !

Did the weather play a practical joke on the Leicester Ambulance Cadets in camp at Sutton-on-Sea ?

On the Sunday morning the tater patrol returned at 7.30 a.m., u'ith the water, when the patrol rvent {or more supplies at 4 p.m. they found the water a deep muddy colour. The reservoir had run dry ! A11 the water they could get had to be boiled and it u,as middal, on X{onday before clear r.ater was obtained.

Apart from a ferl'showers the weather rvas good until the camp u.as being broken up, then the rains came. The party arrived back in Leicester drenched almost

to the skin and with aII equipment to be dried.

Return to Sennowe Park

The Wells Divisions (Norfolk) again held their annual camp at Sennowe Park, in charge of Cadet Supts. Mr. and Mrs. L. Eaton. They were joined by a contingent from Hornsey (London) under Cadet Officer B. J. Platt. The weel<'s programme included a visit by Major-General H. H. Rich (County Of&cer, Ambulance Cadets).

A Lovely Place to Stay

Thirty-three Offi.cers and Nursing Cadets from Northern lreland divisions spent a most enjoyable time, from 14th to 21tn' Jr1y, camping at Lleckollwyn, Tolsarnau, in North WaJes. Divisions represented were Enniskillen, Randalstown, Cregagh, East Belfast, Cli{tonville, Windsor, Strantown, and Bangor, with Miss Garrett, District Officer Nursing Cadets, as Commanding Officer, and Miss Hi11, Assistant District Of6.cer, as Quartermaster.

\Me crossed to Liverpool on Monday night, and travelled to the camp site in a luxury touring coach, passing through the Mersey Tunnel and stopping at Bettwsy-coed to see the Jamous Swallow Falls. Our driver pointed out many places of interest. On arrival we {ound the tents already pitched, and the entire camp in order, thanks to the hard work of Miss Druitt, Cadet Training Officer for Wales, and of the Offrcers and Ambulance Cadets of the Blaenau Festiniog Division. We 'were enchanted by the beauties of the site.

Du ing our slay we visited many places of interest, and saw a surprising amount of the North of Wa1es, thanks to the able organization of our Commanding Off,cer.

Most ambitious of aII was our visit to Caernarvon in a touring coach, which conveyed us through the mountains, by an almost (in places) perpendicular road, past Mount Snowdon and a treautiful lake district known as the " Switzerland of North Wales ", and through many miles of aweinspiring mountain scenery.

The General Inspection was carried out by the County Of6.cer, Mr. Harrison. He and his wi{e were shown round the camp by Miss Garrett. After a sumptuous dinner, in preparing which Miss Hill had excelled herself, the Cadets entertained the visitors to a sing-song.

On the last night we staged a sing-song and fpncy dress parade for the benefit of our Welsh friends.

Northern Ireland Boys Dealt with Casualties on Board !

Sixty Cadets ;from. Northern lreland arriaed at Hull Paragon Station uith not an 'item of ;first-aid hit betaeen lhetn. They had wsed, i,t all on their uay oter !

The journey across the lri,sh Sea ruas so ,t,ough that the cadets and thei,r ofi,cers had, to d,eal u'ith 58 casualti,es on board,.

T'he Cadets, under Coumty Cadet Off,cer C. Murray, spenttuo ueehs in camp at Hoynsea. 57

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AT FIRST IT WAS QIJIET AT WELWYI\ Then Things Begpn to Happen !

Gala \\reek in Welwyn Garclen City was a very busy time for St. John members but up to the Tuesday evening things had becn very quiet, so membersprobably feeling a bit bored-decided to alter ail that and staged a most realistic " accident ", the " casualties " being made to look the part by our " {aking " experts.

A car in which there were four people swerr.ed to avoid a boy cyclist with friend riding on the crossbar, and crashed into a brick rvall. The resulting injuries included fractures, abrasions, ancl shock. The " casualties " were quickly attencled to by the Ambulance and Nursing rnembers, assistance being given by the Cadets. Compere rvas County Cadet Officcr G. Henderson Smith. The first aid team rvas led by Arca Cadet Oihcer W. Howard, and the nursing team by Divisional Superintendent \ iss 1{. Row1e1,.

On Thursda5r evening members o{ the varous Youth Movements gave their demonstrations. Our Nursing Cadets were told they rvere " on duty " for the cvening, and rvere to attend to any casualties brought in. " Casualties " 'were suppiicd by Ambulance Cadets, and drawn {rom the crorvd. The Caclets startcd by giving a demonstration of bed-making, u,hilst their patient was beir,g rvheele<1 out in a chair, lifting her back to bed on her return. Then the " casualties " began to arrive, again most realistically macle rrp. Rlood gushccl from v,ounds, pieces of glass or Jractured bone protruded from others, bees stung and lire burned ! Meanwhilewith all this going on-our patient in bed -feeling neglected-got out and wandering around, " {ainted."

The " make-up " did not appear to \vor]' any o{ our young onlookers. In fact, we enrolled nine new members on the spot.

Leaflets \vere distributed and tl're Cadets' evening ended with a demonstration of " Faking an Injury " by Cadet (l1licer Hazel.

On the final day, Saturday, the Cadets took part in a procession round the tou.n. Their lorr1, r.as suitably draped rvith bunting, ancl trvo extremely goocl posterspainted {or us by one of our senior Cadets -June A1len-decorated the sides, and our flag was shown to advantage.

We again had the patient in bed rvith Nurse in attendance, the Ambulance Cadets looking after a " casualty " on a stretcher.

Patient Becomes Probationer

Lytham Cadets were helping :r big clean-up of Headquarters when a y()ungster rvas brought in bleeding profusely from a nasty scalp u,ound.

First aid was rendered, tea brervccl (lor first aiders as weil !), and the boy's mother summoned. A trip to hospital for a stitch and then the patient was returned to his home sti11 wearing one of our bandages, which he was lirmly admonished to return in due course.

IIe rettLrned the bandage in person the {ollorving evening and was apparently in no hurry to 1eave. Finally he summonecl up enough courage to say " Please can I join the Cadets ? "

Needless to say he is our newest Probationer Cadet

GOOD WORK BY DAWII and GLADYS

Da*.n'I'homas and Gladys Jamcs, mernbers of the Stithians Nursing Cadet Division, Cornt all, rvere on thcir u,arlr,)mc in thc erCttint rrlren a h,,1 cvr li-r rvho had just passed them fe11 off his cvcle.

The1, founrl he had a {ractured leg.

The_v harl no l<it available but thcv supp.i1s.l tlrc lirnb rnd cor er.,l lrim an,l 'l& ma,l,. lrim (omlurtalllc rvitlr tlLcir orrn 's coats.

One of thcm {etched the District Nursc, telephonecl for the arnbulance, and notilied the boy's father, utilst the other remained rvith tl're bo_v.

'Ihe District Nursc agleed tlrat no more could be clone until the ambulance arriveci, a.nc1 although the Ia.ther u'antecl to get the boy up he vas persuadecl b1' thc Caclets not to rnor.e him.

\Yiren the arnbulance arrivecl thc trvri Caclets helpecl tire ambulance men to apply the bandages ancl u.ere thankecl b1' them for rvhat they hacl rlrne. The bo1' lvas removed to hospital.

BLOOD DONOR AV/ARD

Cadet Superintendent R. Marsden ol Elland Cadet Ambulance Division, West Riding of Yorkshire, has earned and received the silver award as a blood donor. This means that he has given blood on twenty-five occasions.

THE DUMMY DIDI\'T MII\D !

A party of Chelmslord Nursing Cadets visited Broomlielcl Sanatorium. The visit was arrangccl by the Vice-President, X[r. R. F. Winn, rvho is a member o{ the Sanatorium Committee. The party travelled by the Sanatorium bus an<1 on arrival were rnet by the lfatron, Miss Wil1mott, who took them first to the Nurses' lecture room there s)re gave an instructive and interesting talh on nurses' training generally, and also showecl charts and models used in the teaching of anatomy and physiology.

" jimmy," the sheleton, was also introduced. A tvalk round the balcony shox,ed t}re general layout and arrangements of the cubicles, rooms, and duty olfices.

The X-ray department was very poPular and here everyone saw a Cadet under the X-ray and were duly impressed by her inner w-orkings ! Next came the operating theatre with all its sirining_ and glittering sterilizers, autoclaves, and iniriguing instrument cupboards. Then to the Nurses' Home. After seeing the sitting room and a bedroom, the Cadets visited the classroom where nursing procedures were taught.

- Evervone v'as envious o{ the marvellous life-size'dummy u-hich looked very com{ortable in bed, and minded not one iota when her rubber teeth were harshly rubbed, or a lid removed from her tummy, a hand placed into her abdomen and her stomach displayed to ai1

After a1l this theY sat dorvn to a sumptuous tea rvhioh t'as a pleasant surprlse.

fulie Nov tlrankerl the Matron. XIiss 1,yi11rnott, Ior art inlensclv interesting and enjoyable a{ternoon, and Ji11 Whymshurst presented a posy to her. Thanks were ilso voiced to IIr. R. F. Wynn {or kinclly arranging such a pleasant alternoon. Nursing Oflicer Miss D, Macclonald u'as in charge o{ the PartY.

Sea Breezes for Windsor

Windsor Ambulance and Nursing

Cadets, with a {ew senior members, spent their annual outing at Southsea on 14th September.

Are you entering for Arts Competitions ?

Alt. Cad,ets ave once again remitt'ded that emtr'ies for the Arts Comfetitiotts are due at Head,quarters bY 7st Nouember,

FETE RAISES S1OO

Churchclown Ambulance and Nursing

Caclet Division, County o{ Gloucester, held a very successful garden fete at Parton Grange, the home of their President, Colonel and Mrs. Henn.

The u'eather *'as glorious and the garrlen rvas soon crowded u'ith visitors, all anxious to spend their money I

The Earl St. Aldwyn, CountY Cadet Vice-President, opened the {ete a{ter being u,elcomed and introduced by Col. IIenn. lle rvarmly congratulated the Churchdorvn Cadets on the splendid rvork clone in the one and a half years since the Divisions rvere formecl. Nursing Cadet Ilargaret Miles then presented Mrs. Henn rvith a bouquet and Ambulance Cadet llarvey White presented the Earl with a Lruttonhole.

In the evening the Cadets gave a display of their work in a series o{ sketches, building up a tableaur " Under the Flag of St. John ".

Tire Churchdown Cadets' Parents' Association organized the fete, putting in a tremendous amount of worh. The final pro{it for Divisional, General, and Social Funds amounted to over /100.

In the Summer nutnber of THl) CADE'1' the Editor frinted, a ficture o.f eleuen Nursing Cadcts of Felixstoue-all holtlers oJ Gvantl Prior Ba.dges. The Badges harl been goined since 1948.

'1 he Editor asherl ! " Is this a rccord ? "

Here are tt'o of the manY rePlies rcceivcd and the ansu'er they give thc Dclitor is :No o

Harrow Nursing l)ivision (No. 1 District) has had 17 Grarrd Prior Badges since 1948, and at the time of writing four more are being aPPlied for.

Irelanrl Colliery Ambulance Cailet Divisiono County o{ DerbY, has 12 Grand Prior Badge holders. Tu'o others hold 11 Certifiates each, ancl will be gaining their Grand Prior arvards before the year's end.

Seven of the Badges were presented by H.R.H. the Princess Margaret, at the sreat Doncaster RallY 1951, and five ivere presented by oui County Assistant Commissioner at our Annual Inspection this year.

PRINCESS MARCARET'S VISIT TO WORCESTER

A dry we shall always rernemher

fN presenting these pictures (by courtesy oltlne Da'ily Graphi.c) of the visit of H.R.H. lPrincess Margaret, Commandant-in-Chie{, S.t. John Cadets, to Worcester, on 26th Juiy, the Editor wishes to pay tribute to the wonderful organization achieved by the Commissioner for .Worcestershire, Dr. F. L. Newton, and his fine staff to ensure complete success for the event. The Editor feels he should also put in a word of praise for the Weather Clerk who provided Royal weather for this Royal occasion

The top picture on the opposite page shows Princcss Margaret, accompanied b5, Lieut.-Gcncrai Sir Otto Lund, Commissioner-in-Chie{, Ieaving the Shire Ha1l after concluoting the Enrolment Ceremony. The bottom picture shows Her ltoyal Highness carrying out her inspection of more than 3,000 Cadets on the racecourse.

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R'ight.-One o{ the sixty Cadets who were enrolled by Princess Margaret at the Shire FIaI].

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Beloa.-After the inspection on the racecourseJ Her Royal Highness presented Grand Prior Badges to a number o{ Cadets -one of rvhom is seen here. (More on next fage.)

PRINCESS MADE US FEEL LIKE ONE GREAT FAMII-Y COUNTY CADET OFFICER

MRS. HARRISON-RODERICI{ was 'in cl'targe of tao hund,red Cadets from Wales who attended the rally at the vacecourse.

When I receiued her rePort I hnew at once thctt euery Cadet uould want to read'it for Mrs. Harv'ison-Roderi,ch swntmarizes exactly the feeli,ngs of all of us uho uere luclty enowgh to be 'in Worcestev on that tnetnorable day.Ed,i,tov.

After forming up, the Welsh contingent took up its position with No. 4 Company, under CountY Offrcer Mrs. Ilobinson, and their rz Grand Prior Cadets were taken over bY CountY Officer Miss \\rhitfleld, who u,'as in charge of the Cadets for presentation.

And now, says Mrs. IlarrisonRoderick:

Time passed very quickly, there -was such a 1ot going on. It was interesting seeing those one knen' and f,nding out the names of those one did n.ot knos'. Nlusic r'vas playing a1I the while, arrcl in betrveen one heard " Parade atten.tion ", " Parade stand at ease ", until the last order, " Parade Attention " was follorved by a dead silence as cars kept gliding up the racecourse, and then at last " the moment " had arrived.

Out of a closed car stepped Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and her lady in u,aiting.

Her great charm and natural dignity

A eha,t in the Barn

JACK an,l I spent the afternoon at J " Thr' I(irlge ". We had seen very little wilcl lifc and I felt the boy rvould be disappointed. All at once he gazed up at rnc rlrrd said, " We've only seen an oltl r.rcst, not e\ren a rabbit or a rook, but it has been u,-orth the climb."

" I'n'r g1a.i1 you think of it like that," I respon<lc<l. " You can't go out and see a lot every time; sometimes you see vcry little, but Nature never seems to givc you a day that is a complete bIank. lir.ery littIe excursion rvith our eyes opcl is rvorth while."

As lvc neared the farmhouse the souncl of voices came from the barn.

captivated the hearts of the vast gathering.

After presentations were made, Princess L{argaret entered the Land Rover, and moved along the lines very s1or,vly, and had a charming smile for us all. Even the smallest cadet had a good vier'v of the Commandant-inChief. Ait \\ras so natural and homely, Her Royal Highness rnade us all feel iust like orte great big famill', and tlre Cadets rtho received their Crand Prior Badges told me afterrn'ards, Princess Nlargaret made them feel " at home " and a1i nervousness was forgotten.

We were very haPPY to be Present to see the arvards for gallantry presented-the Life Saving N[edal of the Order to Cadet John Fisher and the \[eritorious Certifi cate to Probationarv Cadet PauI Nightingale.

Then came the address by Her Royai Highness, but before starting, our Commandant-in-Chie{ asked us all to sit dou,n-a most thoughtful gesture on a very hot a{ternoon.

ller address was deiivered u'ith sincerity and flrmness, and it gave us all a great deal to think about. The N{arch Past rvas the climax to a wonderful rally. To me it seemed a sea of white and grey-everyone stepping out doing his or her best.

The r'vhole afternoon rvas one of delight and dignity, and the haPPY memory will live long with us all.

" " l'hat's Mr. Talbot, our neighbour," Jack saicl. We entered and found him chatting rvith Jack's father about foxes atcl badgers.

" Arc there any badgers on your 1and, Mr. Talbot ? " Jack asked.

" I'here's a f,ne big sett do."vn at Lov'Copse. You should go over and have a look at it : you won't see much in the daytime but if you can choose a night u.hen the rvind is right you might be lucky and see them u,ithout having to stay up too late," the farmer replied.

I could see the boy r.vas interested ; he was eager to knorv as much as possible about the wild creatures of the countryside, so I r.aited for the next question w-hich I knew r'vould not be long in coming.

" What do you mean by the rvind being' riglrt' ? " he asked.

" Ah ! " said our visitor, " that is very important. You need to hide at some point in front of the sett but if the rvind is blorving from behind you torvards the sett you lvill see nothing. Brock rvill stay at home. He'11 ' u.ind ' you. The badger is a very shy animal and rarely approaches the outer rvorld before sunset. He is about the most diffrcult animal u,e have to u.atch. He is a fascinating creature, all the same, and rvorth all your elIort to watch him. You can't call him fussy about his food, either. Young rabbits, hedge-

hogs, birds that have fallen out of their nests, snakes, mice, wasp grubs, roots, buibs and beetles all go the same way. In fact almost anything will do. You can't cail him fadcly about his food."

" He lives underground, doesn't he?"askedJack.

" Yes, sometimes the hollorv or sett is over ten feet below the surface and it is made up of several passages and galleries. Maybe, each new family adds more rooms to the house." Mr. Talbot told us.

Jack had another question ready. " Are you troubled much rvith having badgers on your land ? "

" Only once has there been any trouble. It must have been one r.vith a bad streak in it. I rvas losing a ferv hens and blaming the fox for it. Usually, it is the other lr'-ay round, for the badger is often blameil for the fox's bad deeds, but this time the culprit was a badger and it taught me horv these trvo animals have different methods of killing. Once you have grasped this you rvill be able to tel1 rvhich is causing the troub1e."

We listened attentively, for it is always goocl to get reliable inforrnation.

The farmer continued, " A fox rarely enters a hen house, but usuaily takes his victims as they come out or sneaks after them as they go to roost. He leaves them lying about with their necks bitten, but the badger goes right inside and you find poultry disembor'vel1ed. Each has his own way of doing the job." He reached for his stick, " I think he does more good than harm: He is a likeable and intelligent fellow but after years of persecution he is very timid of man," he concluded.

" I'd like to u,atch the badgers." the boy said as rve left the barn, and I could see he had enjoyed the conversation.

" We've seen little but rve have learned a 1ot to-day, Jack."

Her Royal Hr,ghness, accompanied by tlte Conrm'issiomev-i.n-Chie,f and the Com-

Ail Catlets ryill enioy this Nature Story by County Cadet Officer the Rev. TOM CROSS.

mi,ssioncr fot' lT orcestet's; ltira.

tftP eounttu,

NO. 1 (PRTNCE OF WALES',S) DTSTRICT

Matron'g Tribute,-At the invitation of the Matron and Medical Superintendent of Rochford General Hospital, Southend-onSea, a number of Of&cers, Members, and Cadets were privileged to be present at the presentation of prizes and certificates to the Nurses by Miss Elise Gordon, editor of tlne Nursing Mivror. In her report the Matron, Miss Street, paid tribute to the Nursing Cadets of the Southend Borough Divisions for their help to the hospital. Nine Cadets have recently gained the special service shield mainly for duty at this hospital.

Swimming Galc.-The Western Area

Cadets' fiIth annual swimming gala was held at the public baths, Parkshot, Richmond, Surrey. Although the number of entries (150) was smaller than in former years the number of spectators was a record. Among the distinguished visitors were Area Commissioner Dr. G, R, H. 'Wrangham and Mrs. \Mrangham, District Cadet Offrcer A. E. Wells, Area Supt.

A. E. Vaughan and Mrs. Vaughan, Area Stafi Ol{icer F. I. Jones, Area Supt. Miss

A. West (South-Western Area), and Area Cadet Oflicer G. Ware and Mrs. \Arare (Eastern Area), all of whom were welcomed b1, Area Cadet Officer Miss W. N. Ayres. A very full programme was carried out without a hitch, thanks to the hard work put in by the " whips " under Cadet D/Supts. J. Tanner and Miss M. Mulford, the starter Mr. T. Lindley, Superintendent of Richmond Baths, and the judges, Cadet D/Supt. A. F. Cook, Div. Offr. R. Pryer, and Cadet Div. Offr. R. E. A. Lund. Just before the interval an interesting display was given by two pupiis of Mr. Lindley, troth of whom are schoolgirl champions, Miss Ji11 Groves and Miss Diane Page. Area Cadet Of&cer L. W. Taylor thanhed all concerned with the arrangements for the valuable assistance they had given in making the evening such a success. He extended a special r.ote of thanks to the Ambulance and Nursing personnel o{ South-Western Area who had been on duty during the evening. He then introduced Mrs. \Mrangham and called upon her to distribute the awards to the individual winners and the challenge shields to the Officers i/c Divisions gaining the highest numbet of points.

The Ambulance Cadet Shield was u'on by Ealing Division and the Nursing Cadet Shield by the Royal Borough of Kensington Division. Tokens o{ appreciation were handed to the Misses Groves and

Page and also to Mr. Lindley for his very valuable assistance. After the preseotation of a bouquet to Mrs. Wrangham, Dr. Wrangham, who had been called away during the proceedings but was able to return before the close, addressed the Cadets, telling them how he had enjoyed the evening but saying that he was very disappointed at the small number of entries and calling for greater efforts next time. In conclusion he thanked the Committee on behalf of Mrs. Wrangham for asking her to present the awards and for the presentation of the flowers.

C 112 (Charlton) Ambulance Diyision.-

On two occasions recently this Division has become the centre o{ interest within the borough of Greenwich.

The first occasion was that of a f6te and gala organized on behalf of the Divisional Iunds, and heid at Charlton l{ouse on Cadet Day. The opening ceremony was performed by the Member of Parliament {or Greenwich, Mr. Joseph Reeves, supported by the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor Mr. Ingle and Mrs. Ingle), the Commissioner, No. 1 District (Col. G. F. Page), Hon. Mrs. Honor Eari (District President for Cadets), Deputy District Nursing Offtcer (Mt. John Waterer), Area Cadet Officer G. W. Woodhiil, and other members of the Area staff, the Chairman being Councillor Geo. Bruce, the Divisional President. After the opening ceremony the visitors mingled with the large crowd who attended the function. Besides the usual sideshows, etc., in the grounds of the house, inside the house there were exhibitions of tropical and cold-water fish, canaries, budgerigars, model ships, and aeroplanes, these exhibitions being staged by the various societies and clubs that meet within Charlton I-Iouse. During the course o{ the afternoon and evening, various dispays and demonstrations were given on the terrace, the highlight being the demonstration by the Division of casualty work and stretcher drill. The finaI item of this function was a display of flying model aircraft by the pupils of Woohvich Recreational Institute.

On the second occasion; an enrolment ceremony and presentation of awards, much interest was aroused among the parents and many friends of the Division: This function took place at Divisionai Headquarters, Maryon Park School, when in all iixteen boys were enrolled into thc Division and a total o{ 114 awards presented. This represented six months' 64

work by the Division. The evening commenced by the showing of the parents the various activities that go on in a Cadet Division. The Division was inspected by the Area Superintendent (deputizing for the Art--a Commissioner), Mr. E. A. Wheble, and Area Cadet Of6.cer G. W. Wooclhill. This inspection was to decide on tlrc lirst winner of the " Tyrrell Memorial Cup " ; a cup presented in the memoryof LilyElizabethand Charles James Tyrrc11. This cup is to be awarded eaclt monUr to the smartest Cadet on parade on lhe Divisional Inspection evenings.

Mr. Wheble presented awards, which covered not only first aid certificates, but proficiency subjects, such as aeroplane accident aid, knowledge and care of animals, campcraft, diving, and iife saving. Eight first aid and fir,e home nursing diplomas granted by the London County Council u'ere also presented. The three final ar,l'ards were (1) the Tyrrell Memorial Cup, v,hich was won by Cadet E. A. Craig ; (2) the Superintendents' special arvard for public duty, u-on try Cadet D. E. Walirer, who in 1951 put in 630 hours' public and hospital duty ; and (3) the " Stadium Challenge Trophy ", presented to thc Division by London Stadiums, Ltd. This was won by Cadet Corporal C. -J. Reed, who over a twelvemonthly period gained a total ot 94o/" of the totai efficiency marks awarded. This competition is a yearly one, and with the cup went a silver medal which will remain the boy's property. Following the awards, the Divisional President, Councillor George Bruce, J.P., made a few remarks regarding the Division, and mentioned u'hat a splendid name it is making for itself within the Borough.

Hither Greeu Demonstration.-The C 102 Hither Green Ambulance Cadet Division heid an Enrolment Ceremony, prescntation of awards, and demonstration :r,t St. Mary's HalI, Ladywell, Lewisham. The division was honoured rvith thc 1)r-esence of the Commissioner, No. 1 District, Co1. G. F. Page, the Area Commissioncr, Licut.-Co1. W. W. King Brown, Area Cladet Ofhcer G. \V. Woodhili, Div. Supt. A. L. Scribbins, 100/1 Lewisham Ambulance Division, Area Staff OfEcer Ir. C. Andrews, and ofEcers antl members of neighbouring divisions.

'Ilhc Divisional }'resident, the Rev. Roy IIicks, presided, supported by the Mayor a.nrl X{ayoress o{ Lewisham, ancl the I)ivisional Vice-Presiclcnt, Mrs. V. Ining.

'I'lrt, (lommissioner inspected the division, arrrl then conducted an Enrolment Cerernony 1or nerv Cadets, followed by the prr.srrnl:rtion of awards, which totalled 55, anrl inclucled awards of the Adult l{ome Nrrlsing Certifrcate to Sgt. Ansell, Cp1s.

I)rrrlir.r :lnd Grest. A 200-hours Special

Service Certificate was presented to Cpl. Parker. Col. Page then presented the warrant and badge to X{r. W. T. Johnson, who had recently been appointed VicePresident of the division. Impressive displays were given by the Cadets of the division, iliustrating the various badge subjects which had been taken during the year, and included fire-fighting, the Cadets demonstrating how to rescue a patient from a smoke-filled room, aeroplane accident aid, rescuing aod treating a pilot from a crashed aircraft. A humorous item rvas given by the Cadets, showing how not to do first aid. The division demonstrated hand-seats, under the direction of Sgt. Ansell. A drill competition was judged by Area Staff Officer F. C. Andrews and Area Sgt. Major E. Jarman, and was awarded to Cadet B. Johnson. The Commissioner, in his address, expressed pleasure in visiting the division, and congratulated Cadet Supt. W. Ansell and the Cadets of the division on the splendid work they had done during the year.

Barking Open Night.-The No. 65 Barking Cadet Division held an open evening at their Headquarters at lVlanor School, Barking. There was a large gathering oI parents and {riends. C/Supt. D. Kindon opened the evening by introducing the various Officers presentArea Vice-President Mrs. X{orrish, Area Cadet Oflicer Mrs. Jamieson, Area Staff Ollicer IIrs. Lang, Divisional Supt. from \rictoria, Australia, Oflicer-in-Charge, and members of No. 34 Nursing Division, C/Supt. Miss Graylen. Five new Cadets were enrolled. There were {orty certificates for various subjects presented to the Cadets by A/V/President Mrs. Morrish, who commented very favourably on the high standard of elliciency of the Division. Cadet P. Church and Cadet V. Turner were appointed Corporals. Mrs. Nlorrish also presented the Grand Prior badge to Student Member E. Kemp, who was later transferred to No. 34 N/D. Then followed displays given by the Cadets of their various activities in the Division. A/C/Ofhcer Mrs. Jamieson closed the evening with a vote of thanks to all helpers and friends, especially Mrs. Kaye, and C/Supt. Miss Graylen for their help during the evening.

No. 65 Cadet N/D entered a tableau in the Barking Carnival procession, representing the " Spirit o{ Service ", showiog a Cadet as a Knight oI the Order, other Cadets helping the aged and blind ; first aid, child welfare, and care of animals rvere also representecl.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Eight Shillings a Minute.-A rummage sale heid in the Church }Iouse, Newport Pagnell, attracted so many eager buyers 65

that, within an hour, all the stalls were completely cleared. This speedy afternoon's work showecl a profrt to the Cadet Nursing Division of !,24.

Youthful Nursing Recruits.-As the result of a visit to Stoke Mandeville Hospital several members of the Princes Risborough Caclet Nursing Division har.e expressed a wish 1o lake rrp nrrrsing as their career. This visit u'as arranged by courtesy of the Matron and included a conducted tour of the chiidren's and women's wards, nurses' home, and recreation centre, where the Cadets were served witl:L refreshments. The senior Cadets also visited the plastic surgery ward.

CORNWALL

Cup for Camelforil.-A tea party was held on 19th July at the home of County Cadet Oftrcer Princess Chu1a. Eleven Grand Prior Cadets, from the Eastern Area of Cornwall attended, accompanied by their Officers. Sir Rowland Jerram, the Commissioner, presented the Camelford Nursing Cadet Division rvith a Cup, to be knos,n in future as the Commissioner's Proficiency Cup, and the Camellord Grand Prior badge-holders r.ere very proud to be the first to have this arvard made to them. Because of their splendid work, they have been mainl1, responsible {or their Division gaining this beatiful trophy. Cornwall hopes that this cup will be competed for every year and thus encourage Caclet proficiency and efhciency. The County Superintendent, Mrs. Oakley, also came and gaYe the Camelforcl Division an illuminated scroll rvith the names oI the girls who had v.on their Grand Prior badges in the last twelve rnonths. This scroll norv hangs in their Ambulance Ha11.

Five of the Camelford Nursing Cadets u-ere fortunate enough to be chosen to go on a trip to Germany, sponsored by the Cornrvall Youth Organization Committee.

Well l)one, Foxhole. Two years ago a Cadet Ambulance Division had to be disbanded owing to difficulties and lack of recruits. To-day, at l.'oxhole, this Division is now reviving and seventeen boys ancl girls have already qualified to enrol. Wc look {orlvard to another flourishing mixed Division in our county.

DORSET

Weymouth.-Nine Weymouth Cadets

u-ho were examined in first aid by County Staff Olhcer K. H. I,Iooring Aldridge have now received notification of their success. They are : Terry I{a11, Mervyn Bown, Ric}Lard Go11op, I,Iichael Hallett, Peter Gollop, Michael }Iaines, Malcolm Spicer, John Glovcr, Graham Masterton. Shaftesbury.-Nursing Cadets have been

extremely busy of late. A short rvhile ago the Cadets entertained friends from Milton-on-Stour in Cadet Supt. l\Irs. l[. F" Tate's garden. Tea rvas served by the Cadets. Trained by their President, Mrs. I. M. Stucl<ey, they sang " Linden Lea " and " A May l{orning ", and later dancecl a sword dance.

At one of the practice meetings Shaftesbury's Lady Mayor-Mrs. K" O. Colewho is also Supt. of Shaftesbury St. John Nursing Division, kindly gave the Cadets a short talk, and acceptccl the cup {or the " best Cadet for six months " {rom Sheila Applen, the holder, and prescnted it to Margaret Henstridge. This crrlr rvas gir en to the l)ivision by a formcr' l\{ayor, Councillor P. Wiliiams, and is a great incentivc to the Division.

Briilport.-An inspiring service and enrolment of Nursing Cadets took place in the Wesleyan Church. During the service a reading was given by Cadet \ralerie Hal1ett, and the Brigade prayer \Yas read by Cadet .Eileen Gocldard. The enrolment ceremonv was concluctecl by Area Caclet Oflicer Miss 1\[. Peach, and trventy Cadets were enrolled. The Rev. E. R. Sarchett gave a short address. After the service an inspection of senior and junior Cadets r-as carried out in the church hall by Miss Pcach and County Staff Ofiicer Mr. K. H. Xlooring Aldridge, after which a J,Varrant o{ Appointment as Cadet Officer rvas pre" sented to Mrs. Aylott by Miss Peach. The presentation of awards foilowed. The inspection ofhcers commented upon the smart appearance and turn-out of the Cadets" Great credit was due to the able leadership of their Supt. Mrs. M. E. Armit, ably assisted by Cadet Ollicer Mrs. Aylott. Mrs. Tate (Cadet Supt., Shaftesbury) commented very favourably upon the needlework executed by the Cadets ancl made some very helpful criticisms. An exhibition of bandaging was then given by the Cadets.

ESSEX

Congratulations, I)oreen !-It is rvith great pleasure that rve report that one of our Cadets, Doreen Ransha,we, lvho has been training at the Prince o{ Wales's Hospital, London, has gainecl her S.R.N. On 26th ]u1y Doreen rvas married to Mr. Dudley Lovegrove, at llroomfield, and the news lvas announced at the wedding breakfast. Doreen Ranshawe was formerly in all the County Competitions, reaching the A11-England Finals.

whrrlr'1r;rr'ly rv;rs rlivided into three and eallr rvrri cortlrrr:tod round the dairy to be sho ll r r l rl rrc rv t:quiprnent. 'Ihc Cadets *1'1 1. llr,rril irrl r'r't'sted in the new machinery thlrl lr;r; lrr'r'n irLstalled and also the way in wlrillr llrc Irrt.tles are cleaned on going tlrrorrrilr ;r lrrrrli of steam at great pressure, willr rr :rlr,,rtg acid in it. It \t'as very nice to s( ,' llr( s1;:rrkling bottles coming out the otlrr.r .rrrl. They watched some dirty bolllr';r,l the sma11 size going in to be cl.c;rrrcrl rr.nc1 they followed these bottles alorrll llrc conveyor belt and saw them fillt,rl lry machinery. They were then ha,rrrlcrl to each member of the party. We all rctirccl to the marager's offrce to drink thr: rrri[h, u.hich we rvcre told had all been tlrlough the proccss o{ pasteurization. Tlrt: rlorning provccl r.ery successful and a.l[ irppreciated thc arrangements made b1r ]\itr. Wynn {or the visit. Cadet Of8cer l\ilrs. Bean thanl<cd the manager for allou-ing the party to pay the r.isit and {or conducting tbcm lound the dairy, and also thanked IIr. Wynn.

Harwich Nursing anil Ambulance Cailets. At an enrolrnent ceremony twentrtlv6 Nursing Caclcts rvere formally enrolled by NIrs. Howard, County Cadet O1ficer, at Dovercourt, fi{teen of them being presentecl with Irirst Aid Certificates. Those present included the Mayor and Mayoress of l-{arwich, Councillor and lVlrs. Green, the Vicar of Harwich, the Rev. Buche, the 1oca1 Ambulance Superintendent, Mr. IJowden, 1\ursing Supt. l\{iss Ranson, Cadet Supt. Mrs. Fox, and Officers and ranks of all three Divisions. \\'e u,ere supported by the Sheerness Ambulance Cadet Band, and also parents and {riends of Cadets. The enrolment was followed by light refresirment.

On Sunday, 13th Ju1y, the Nursing and Ambulance Cadets held a Church Parade, assembling at the Nlinesweepers' Nlemorial, Dovercoult, and, headed by the Sheerness Ambulance Cadet Band, marched to St. Nicholas Cllurch, Flarwich. The parade was supported by Ofiicers and ranks of both Divisions. On leaving the church the parade assembled and the Mayor of ]Iarwich prcscnted Ambulance Officer Ir. llyrreli with a long-service medal. Tlrc parade then continued to march l.lrrough Harwich to their headquarters, rvlrr,re the band sounded the General S;rlrri:o in honour of \l[rs. 1\[. Hoinard, ()rrrrrty Cadet Officor, v-ho inspected the pa.t it Ic.

Chelmsforil Nursing Cailet Diyision.-

A party of Nursing Cadets visited the new Chelmsford Co-operative Dairy. The visit was arranged by the Vice-President, l,Ir. R. \Vynn. There r.vere also a few o{ the stafi {rom Broomfield Hospital and the

LEICESTERSHIRE

(irrlrl Sports.-The Sth Annual Leicestt'r'slrilt'C.irdet Sports meeting 11'as a great slr( ( ('ss. llesults :-Divisional Champions

Ambulance, Geo. F. Browne Div., Lutterr.vorth (runner-up) ; Nursing, Earl Shilton, Arthur Faire (runner-up) ; Inclividual Champions, H. Lucas, Earl Shiiton (Nursing) ; J. R Dormer, Lutterworth (Ambulance). The Ambulance Cadets had their best entry {or four years ancl the Nursing Cadets their best ever entry. While a party of olEcers and Cadets, who had been putting tents up, etc., rtere having dinner, a crash rvas heard. On investigation we found a car had overturned outside the playing-fieids. OfEcers and Cadets w.ere on the scene very quickly (never has a dinner been left so quickly before). Fortunately no one was hurt, although the car was badly damaged, so dinner rvas resumecl with Iittle delay.

Long 'Whatton Ambulance anil Nursing I)ivision. I.ad-v Pache, County VicePresident llr. E. Cotton, and County Caclet Officer Mrs. Cotton, attended a bring and buy sale at tire School Rooms, which r-as very success{ul. Lady Packe congratulated lda Fewks on having put in 404 hours hospital service at t1're Loughborough General Hospital. The sale brought in 152 ls. 8d.

Coalville Division.-Mrs. Rooney, President of the Coalville Nursing Division, entertained 9 Aduits and 55 Cadets at her bungalow on lgth August. After tea she took the party on a river trip in a steam boat.

Shepsheil Camp. One Oflrcer and 12 Cadets from the Shepshed Ambulance Cadet Division spent a week in camp at Prestrvold Park, near Loughborough. The camp site u,as given by Colonel Packe Dury Lowe. The camp N,as enjoyed by all who a.ttended.

Hospital Service.Caclets John Smithard and John llenson, both of Park Road, Loughborough, have completed 214 hours' senice at the Loughborough General Hospital; they have assisted in the male and children's casualty rvards.

Triple Champion.-Brian Taylor, of the Geo. l-. Browne Divlsion (he is also tire Caclet Band Drum Nlajor) gained three awarcls at the Leicester Youth Organizations'Sports.

Yaughan College. At an examination {or Probationers at the Vaughan College, Ambulance Cadet Div. Kenneth Lee came out top, u,ith 23 marks out of 25. John Kennedy ran a close second ivith 22 marks. The examination was set and conducted by Div. Olhcer A. T. Smith, of the Senior Division (the Working Nlen's Coliege Division).

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Safety First Display.-Kirhby Colliery

Cadet Amb. Div. entered a tableaux for persons under 74 years, in the local Miners' Celebration Day, at the Rasford Miners' We1{are ground. The theme was " Road Safety ", coupled rvith a recruitment appeal. The staging was painted in black and shite with an appeal to " Stop I Look ! and Listen ", l{ith plenty of road sa{ety posters whilst supposecl casualties had been treated by the Cadets. Our tableaux received a great ovatior. en route, ar,d on the ground befote the iudging. in which it gained 2nd prize. '

Slreruoo<l and Carrington Cadet Ambulance Division.-At a recent Enrolment Ceremony, conducted by Commissioner H. L. BosworUr, there was a most encouraging attendance o{ parents and friends. Six Probationers were enrolled, four ol whom had been attending {or trvo years as Cadet Juniors; anumber of Preiiminary First Aid Certificates were also presented. -An intercsting and lrelpful demonstration, with running commcntary, on First Aid, and later on Stretcher Drill, was given by the Division and evoked much admiration. To conclude a pleasant evening, the company were entertained by Cadet Of6.cer Cornick at the piano and A/Cadet Cp1. R. Green, vocalist. Tire Divisional Surgeon, Dr. P. Bradbury, was

in the chair, and among other officers present were Countl, Cadet Ollicer J. A. Srvanwick, Area Cadet Offrcer E. A. Holton, and County Stafi Offrcer G. G. Lodge. The arrangements were made by the Divisional Cadet Supt., X{r. R. G. Cornick, and his tu'o Cadet Offrcers, Mr. G. Cornick and Mr. J. Stones.

The Division was formed 12 years ago and was registered in 1943 ; there is ample evidence of a flourishing Division under the leadership of Cadet Supt. Cornick.

OXFORDSHIRE

Banbury Nursing Cailets.-During the past year tlre Banbury Nursing Cadets have Leen srrccesslul in two JieldsAmbulance u'ork and sport. Last year both the Senior and Junior teams reached the National Competition Finals in London. The senior team, consisting of -sgt. Jennie Hickley (Capt.), -cgt. Eileen Butler, Students Jean Powe11 and Pamela Hibberd, came third. In March this year both the Senior and Junior teams won the respective cups for the County Bedmaking Competition, the senior team being Sgts. Jennie Hickley and Eileen Butler, and the junior team Caclets Josephine Curtis and Nlargaret Bayliss.

During June an Ambulance Week was held in Banbury, in which the Cadets played quite a big part, assisting in many

ways. A Cadet Evening was held which 'was a €Jreat success. In co-operation with tire Ambulance Cadets two plays were presented. Other items included demonstrations of First Aid u'ork and all the Cadets took part in the Finale.

At the enrl of June, Ambulance and Nursing Cadets formed a guard of honour at the u'edding of Sgt. .lennie Hickley, u'ho had been a member of Banbury Nursing Cadet Division since 1943.

At the County Nursing Cadet Sports meeting, Banbury Caclets rvere success{u1 in winning the Shield presented by Lady Brooke Popham for the f)ivision gaining the liighest number of points.

On Saturday, 26th -Ju1y, 12 senior Nursing Cadets u.ere privileged to be among the ranks of the 3,200 Cadets inspected by their Commandant-in-Chief, H.R.H. Princess Margaret, at \Morcester.

SUFFOLK

Southwolil.-Cadet Day was celebrated by the Southwold Cadets by holding their anniversary f6te in the a{ternoon and a combined inspection of Southwold, Bly'thborough, and \Yalberswick Cadets in the evening. Alderman A. G. Baggott, President of the Cadet Parents' Association, declared the fdte open and the assembled crowd of supporters soon started to empty the well ladened stalls which had been supplied by an enthusiastic Parents' Association. Ry tea-time a welcome amount had been added to the Cadets' banking account. After tea the Deputy Commissioner, Major R. Schrieber, accompanied by the County Supt., Nliss

A. M. Parker, County Cadet Offi.cer

W. C. Mayhew, County Officer Mrs. E. Catton, and the Divisional Vice-President XIr. May, inspected the Cadets under the command of Cadet SuPt. P. WakelY, and complimented them on their smartness on parade. Eight neu'Cadets were enrolled by the County Cadet Of6.cer, and then {o1lowed a number of verY interesting displays and sketches showing how Cadets were trained to be use{u1 members of the home u'hen " father " was somewhat vague on doing household jobs and repairs. An outstanding one was by Nursing Cadet Church, who amused and enthralled the audience by " Child Weifare " and her lifesize doll, plenty of water and soap, and the usuai clothes associated with " I3athing tlie Baby ". At the conclusion, llajor Schieiber thanked Cadet Supt. P' \&-akely, the parents and friends who had helped to make Cadet Day 1952 a red ietter day in the annals of Southwold Cadet Division. Ipswich.-The Ipsr,r"ich, Whitton, and Stowmarket boy and girl Cadets attended

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CADET ACTIVITIES IN THE PRIORY FOR WALES

ANOIHER

FRO/A THE WORCESTER RALLY (-'cLdet Margaret .l saac, oJ Aberdare Nurs'ing Cadet .Di,uision, t ece'iues lLer GranrJ Priov Badge Jrom H.R.H" l-he Princass Llargarel.

f Lamprng ls

liorty-{our Ca,tlet Divisions in the Priory lirr Wales campr:cl under canvas this year. 'l lr;rl; just shows ]row popular camping is lrr.r'orning. Thcrr: rvere big carnps and little r:irrrtps, v.eek-end camps and fortnight lrrrrr;,r;, but they wt:re all great {un.

N,'wport Count.y decided to go to North \\',r lcs lor the fitst tirnc and joined by eight lrrrlrrrLrrce cadets from Llanelly, chose l(lrcrvrri;rr, the bearrtiful seaside country r.rlrrlr: lrrrlween Abcrrlcivey and Towyn, rr,lrir:lr w:rs given to thc Youth OrgauzaI r, rrrs oI W;rlr:s as a gi{t from South Africa. l\lortgomrrr-yshire also camped there and

so Popular !

so did East Denbighshire, who had their first experience o[ canvas camping this year. Rhowniar has a lovely mansion in the grounds and half o{ the East Denbighshire Cadets stayed in the house, while the others camped, and at the end they took a vote as to which kind of holiday they u'anted next year-and the tents won a.Il the votes

Perhaps the Orchard Site is the favourite at Rhowniar" In the evening you can stand on a rise at the back of the field and watch the sunset over the sea, with a dark ridge o{ pine trees in the

foreqround. l\lonigomeryshirc and East Denbighshire were lucky enough 1o have this particular site.

Priory Headquarters organized two camDs -catering fot over 200 Cadets between them. Div. SuPt. C. J. ParrY, the first ofEcer in Wales to get the Camping Certificate, was Commandant of tlre oni at llumbles in South Wales, and Miss Druitt, the Cadet Training Of[1cer, ran the one at Talsarnau in North Wales. The greatest event in th is camP vas the climbing of Snowdon. The campers were verv luckv 1o ltave rvith thcm Mr' E. G. Ro.iland,'the mountaineer and author of Hill Walhing in Sttoadottia'

Mr. Rowlind is over 70 but can still outoace the rest. He was born and bred in tle hills and has a Iun<l of stories and knowledge and wise mountain lore. \Vhat is more, he is an ex-Scout Commissioner and has a way with Youth.

We must live our special congratulations to the officers who had the enterprise to run Divisional Camps-namely Caclet Offrcer D. Hartley, of E1y and Fairwater, Cadet Ofticer K. Morgan, of Monmouth,

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divine service at St. Helens Church, v'here the Vicar, the Rev. R. D. Fryer, preached a very impressive sermon and iommended to the Cadets {he very high principles ancl jdeals oI the Order oI St. jolrn. Although the wcatlrer was very wet, 120 Cadeis marched to clrurch headed by the Ipswicir Cadet Band under Randmaster Smvthe.

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

Kingston Show the Parents.-The Kingston Nursing Cadets held an open night in Hessle Wesley School to give parents an oooortunitv to see what the children arc idught af thc weekly classes. The Cadet leader is Nliss Shirley Woodhouse. The Cadets gave demonstrations in hand transport, bandaging, and artificial respiration under the supervision of Dr' Betty Fieldsend. Dr. J. M. llermon supervised a team test. Commissioner E. M. Bearn presentcd Home Nursing cert ificates to il4iss t-{. Cutt ing, Miss G. Pool, and Miss J Waugh, and a first aid certiticate to Miss Kav " Stevens. Miss \laureen larvis receiverl a certificate for composing poetry, awarded in the national competition. Dr. Dearn, in congratulating the Cadets said they were responding well to the efforts of their tutors and referred to the example given by Dr. Ilermon who had been a member of the Brigade for sixtytwo years. I'Iiss A. Smith (Corps Supt.) thanked Dr. Dearn, Dr' Fielclsend, Dr. Beatty Fieldsend, and Mrs' L. Gordon (President) for their interest and oontinued suPPort.

and Cadet Oflrcer W. J.Smith, o{ Ynvsddu, and w'e hoPe that more and moie of6cers will get the Camp Tra"ining Certiflcate so as to take their own Cadets to camD.

We &nnot end this report on CamPing in Wales rnithout saying what pleasure it save us to meet Cadets and Officers froir elservhere who come to camp here.

Contacts with Cadets from Northern Ireland, Eire, Birmingham, Staffordshire, Liverpool, and Southgate, to mention on11' some,-wiII be looked back upon witb very lrappy memories.-Zoa D. Dnurm.

ABERDARE

Mrs. Harrison-Roderick, as Countv Caclct Officer, conducted an enrolment ceremony at the Ambulance Hali, Aberclarc, wliele the new candidates were led l)\ r. Darlv o[ Grand Prior Cadets to the lrirr,,lm.ni Otiiccr, u lro adtlrcssed the ncw rncmbcrs on the mottoes of tlle Order.

" Cadet SundaY " rvas marked bY a Church Parade at Penrhirvceiber. The Lesson was read by a Cadet from DeepDuflrvn Division,' and the Code oI Clrivairv was repeated by a Mountain Ash Nnrsiug Cadet, Tlle Cenlre Chairman, Mr. E. J. Jones, M.8., and Lady Presidcnt Mrs. Marion Williams, J. P , were present. With tlre generous help oi the parents of the Cadets, a party was held at I'en rl r wceiber Ambulance Hall, where the County Caclet Offrcer enroiled 22 boys in the Cadet Division. The presence of the President and Lady President of the Aberdare Centre added to the impressiveness of the enrolment ceremony.

At Penywaun the newly-formed Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Divisions have started to raise a fund by lneans o{ a iumble sale, wlriclt all Lht' ( atleis anrl i heir oarents made a won( lcrf rl I succcss' Thrle Aberdare ( {'ntr(' Larlets have started on a Pre-nursing Course at Treforest Technical School, namely Ann Horler (Abercrvmboi), \{onica Morris (Aberdare), ancl Jttne Ray (Aberdare)'

Lancashire Forges Ahead

Creat inloresl is being shown.in thc -\str tun-i n-NIa l<erfi eld and-\Vigan Dist ricts in the newly-{ormed Nursing Cadet Units. Of the thiriy-trvo members enrolled in the \\'i'{an Unit seventeen are now fu)ly orralifrcd, and the youngest member is only aged l0 years. - Misa Hilton, who is in chaige, is to be congratulated.

NIiss \[olstenholme, Divisional Superintenclent of the Ashton Nursing Division, is also a believer in the Cadet unit as a means of helping to provide members for ttre aclult unit, and much good w'ork is being done at Ashton.

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