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ADETS who see the St¢. John Review, the parent magazine to this one, will already know that Mr. Jon Hope has gone to a new post with the World Assembly of Youth in Paris.
His work for. St. John over the past two years has been universally praised, and there is no doubt that we are all going to miss him. Cadets, in particular, will miss his cheerful presence at their functions and the heartening letters that he often wrote to them.
Mr. Hope has told me that he had a particularly warm spot in his heart for the Cadets. His interest in their activities was boundless.
Happily, his work will bring him to London from time to time, so we shall not lose sight of him altogether.
We all wish him the best of luck and every success in his new venture.
Your new Editor (you will find his name above) is a newcomer to St. John, but by no means a newcomer to the world of galley proofs, and newsprint, and printer s ink.
He was born in India and has worked in Russia, Persia, Egypt, and the Netherlands, as well as in Britain. He will try to find the time to write to Cadets who are interested in any of these places.
Now a word about contributions for the October Cadet.
In the first place, please send them in as early as possible, and let us know in advance about any big events in September that ought to be included. We shall try to keep room for them.
Secondly, please keep your reports as brief as possible. A short, factual account of any social event or ceremony has a better chance of being used and used in full than a long, long rigmarole which too often strays from the point.
Thirdly, please write clearly and on only one side of the paper, leaving plenty of room between the lines. Unusual names should be spelt out in capitals, or we may get them wrong.
And finally, if you send photographs, please make sure that they are big enough and clear enough to reproduce.
Lf all contributors will help in these simple ways as many already do perhaps we can look forward to an even better and brighter
ST. JOHN CADET
IT WOULD be grateful if you could allow me the space in your columns to express my most sincere thanks for all the kindness shown to me by Cadets and Cadet Officers of the Brigade during five stvenuous years of activity as Chief Officer, Ambulance Cadets.
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The Bugle Band of the Mitcham Ambulance Cadets ~ made its first public appearance in April and what a proud moment that was for Cadet Officer E. Sumpter and Bandmaster P. Golder, to say nothing of the smartlooking lads in this picture.
LAZING sunshine favoured the annual South-Eastern Area Cadet Sports, which took place in the Ladywell Field at Lewisham during May.
No fewer than 25 Cadet Divisions competed, including ten from the Nursing Cadets, and there were more than 450 entries for the various events.
Present at the Sports were the Town Clerk of Lewisham, Mr. Alan Milner Smith, who is President of the Lewisham Ambulance Division Area Cadet Officers Mr. G. W. Woodhill and Mrs. G. Elliott, of South-Eastern Area Area Cadet Officer G. Ware, of Eastern Area and Area Cadet Officer Randall Stevens, of South-Western Area; besides many other officers, parents, and friends.
After the races Mr. Alan Milner Smith presented the trophies to the Divisions gaining the highest points and also to individual Cadets.
The results were as follows :
Ambulance Cadets. I\st, C 31 (Eltham), 18 points; 2nd, C30 (Welling), 17 points; 3rd, C114 (Lower Sydenham) and C128 (New Cross), who tied with 11 points each.
Nursing Cadets. \st, CN 60 (Belvedere), 19 points; 2nd, 37 (Bexley), 16 points 3rd, 116 (Grove Park), 12 points.
Ambulance Cadets. I\st, C. Coleman, C 31 (Eltham, 9 points; 2nd, L. Wilkin, C128 (New Cross), 6 points; 3rd, R. Penny, C 30 (Welling), A. Rafferty, C 31 (Eltham), and K. Smith, C 94 (Dulwich), who tied with 4 points each.
Nursing Cadets. I\st, 5. Hind, CN 60 (Belvedere), 9 points; 2nd, J. Busby CN 135 (Trocadero), 6 points; 3rd, P. Jenkins, CN 135 (Trocadero) and E. Sribbons, CN 74 (Lewisham), who tied with 5 points each.
The winning Divisions received the Area Sports Trophies and the winning Cadets received shields. Winners of individual races each received a certificate.
It was with the greatest reluctance that I came to the decision that it was my duty to place my resignation in the hands of the Commissioner-in-Chief. Unfortunately, incessant travelling and absence abroad, on behalf of the international organization for which I am now vesponsible, has made it increasingly cleay to me during the last few months that I could not continue fairly to act as leader of the Ambulance Cadets. It is some consolation to me to feel that, when I am representing or speaking for the World Assembly of Youth at iniernational conferences, I am also speaking directly on behalf of St. John Cadets in Singapore, Sierra Leone, Malta, Canada and many other countries of the Commonwealth, as well as in Britain.
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At the risk of sounding sentimental, I should like to take this opportunity of saying what an inspiring experience it has been for me, during the years since the war, to have had the opportunity of working with you all and taking part in Cadet activities in almost every county. Unless one has had the experience, as I have been singularly privileged to do, of seeing the Cadet Movement in action im every corner of our Islands from Jersey to Northern Ireland, from Cornwall to Northumberland and in other parts of the Commonwealth in countries as far apart as Canada and the Island of Malta it must be extremely difficult to recognize the tremendous power for good that lies within our hands.
Cadets do not always realize that, through their County, Regional, and National Advisory Committees, they have a means by which they can themselves, however remote the village or town they live in, ensure that any suggestions they may have for the improvement of our movement are referred to the very highest authority the Commissioner-in-Chief and, through him, to the Chapter of the Order itself. It has been a great source of satisfaction to me to watch the growth in both efficacy and outside influence of these various committees, and to enjoy the innumerable opportunities for comvadeship and friendship with like-minded people that they provide.
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In my view, our Cadet Movement has become one of the most respected and valued Youth Organizations in the country. That itis so is because so many people of all ages and from all walks of life have been prepared to give of their very best towards its advancement. There is always work to be done in the Cadet Movement, and never enough brains and hands to do it all as well as we should like. That is why I have always been urging our ex-Cadets and Student Members to make a special vow to come back and help the Brigade after they have returned home from military service. And that is also why I hope myself still in the future to have further opportunities of Brigade service when I am home again.
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Very best wishes to you all in your work of love for that 1s what the world most needs to-day.
The Editor takes this opportunity of wishing all success to Mr. Guthrie Moir in his important new work and no doubt every Cadet will want to join in that wish.
At New Cross Speedway, in London, the honour of presenting the Coronation Cup to champion vider Jack Young fell to Cadet Gilbert, of the New Cross Division. He was on duty at the Speedway.
Now that the warm weather has come along, Cadets would do well to realise that quite a lot of the disease which occurs among people of all ages could be easily prevented. People become ill sometimes seriously or even fatally just because those around them have not learned to do a few simple but extremely important things.
As long as these diseases affect only people that we don t know personally, we are inclined to accept them as something that just happens. But supposing it were your small brother or sister who became seriously ill, because you had never been taught these things, then you would feel very sorry about it, wouldn t you Food-poisoning, dysentry, typhoid fever, and other illnesses can be spread to numbers of people quite easily by ignorant folk in the same way that sore throats, scarlet fever, whoopingcough and the like can be passed on to others by careless people. It is the duty of everyone to learn how to avoid spreading diseases, yet this is not always taught, either in the schools or in the home.
If you want to learn how to live healthily and help others to do so, please read the new little book on hygiene published by the St. John Ambulance Association. You will not find it difficult to read, as it is written simply and is more like a chat than anything else. You may finda little fun in it too.
Cadet Headquarters are very anxious that Cadets should take a course in preliminary hygiene, as a guide to healthy living.
First aid is, of course, dramatic. You learn how to put up a broken leg, and feel very proud when you have seen an accident and have been able to bandage the limb properly and make the patient comfortable. Hygiene is not sensational like first aid, but you will do the things you learn in the hygiene book hundreds of times more often than you will be called upon to deal with an accident. And in doing so, and in teaching others what to do, you will help to prevent a great deal of illness. Surely this is worth doing, isn t it
Later, it is hoped to have some sort of competition for Cadets who have taken the hygiene course. Will you try to interest your friends in helping with this attack on unnecessary diseases by asking them to join in a short course of hygiene You won't be sorry.
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GilbertNearly 400 Officers and Cadets from No. (N.C.B.) Area of the St. John Ambulance Brigade were quartered in the Derbyshire Miners Holiday Home at Rhyl during the third week-end in May for the first of two Area cadet camps.
The Divisions represented were Creswell, Glapwell, Hardwick, Hasland and Grassmoor, Ireland, Langwith, Markham, Morton, Renishaw Park, Westthorpe and Holbrook, and Whitwell.
In charge of the camp was Area Cadet Officer P. Hibbard, and among those who attended it was Councillor T. Swain (N.U.M.), of Staveley.
reviewed on page 30 (opposite) is :
A Preliminary Course of Hygiene including Hygienic Food-handling , published by the St. John Ambulance Association at 1s. 6d., or 1s. 8d. post free. Don t be put off by the title of the little book. You will find quite a lot in it to interest you.
The programme for Saturday included a first aid film and lecture by Dr. H. A. Forrester (Medical Officer), and a second film show presented by Mr. R. Hammond (Divisional Recruitment Officer}.
On Sunday, Area Commissioner, Mr. W. V. Sheppard conducted a camp service at which the singing of hymns was accompanied by the Rhyl St. John Ambulance band.
The Commissioner presented a new St. John Cadet flag to a colour party from Ireland Cadet Division, which is to hold it until some other Division in the Area produces a Grand Prior.
The Rhyl Ambulance Band and the Renishaw Park Bugle Band then led the Cadets in a march to the sea-front promenade, where a salute was taken by the Area Commissioner. Also present were Mr. N. Fricker (East Midlands Divisional Board), Mr. W. B. Day, Corps Officer Ww. A. Wood (E. M. Division), Dr. Forrester, and Councillor Swain.
Mr. Sheppard later congratulated all ranks on a very smart turnout.
In charge of first aid arrangements at the camp was Nurse Atkin, who dealt with a few minor cases of sickness and so on. Assisting in the general organization was Divisional Recruitment Officer Hammond.
At ten o clock one morning, Vi, Ian, Ginger and left Victoria Station together with five other Youth Hostellers on a tour of the Salzkammergut Lakes. We reached Dover at about one o clock and sailed for Ostend shortly afterwards.
On reaching Ostend, we boarded the express which crosses Central Europe to Belgrade in Yugoslavia. We settled down as comfortably as we could in the third class compartment in which we were to stay for the twenty hour journey from Ostend, through Brussels, Aachen, Cologne, Heidelberg, and Munich, to Salzburg.
We passed the night somewhat uncomfortably, owing to constant intertuptions at the Belgian and German frontier stations.
At Salzburg, we met our Austrian guide, Reinhard Kluger, a 19-year-old architectural student from Vienna. He soon had us organized. We had a meal and then a hot bath in the wash-room in Salzburg station. Later, he took us to the Youth Hostel where we dumped our rucksacks, before going out on a short tour of the town.
We were all very tired, and it was not late, on our first night in Austria, that we went off to bed.
The following morning, after the, usual Continental breakfast of coffee and rolls, we left Salzburg on the first stage of our tour. We took a train for Attnang-Pucheim, and as we had a wait of one and a half hours before we could take a train to Gmunden, we had our lunch of black bread, fresh butter, tomatoes, and cheese, sitting on the station platform.
When we reached Gmunden, we went straight to the Youth Hostel, unpacked our swimming kit and walked down to the lake to bathe.
That night we had a sing-song with Austrian Youth Hostellers, accompanied on the guitar by Reinhard. Ih the morning, we took a bus to Giiinau and from there walked to Almsee, a
charming small lake set among the mountains with a grand view of the Totengebrige, The Dead Mountain .
Next morning, we set out on what was to be our toughest day of walking.
At one time, we went down a terrific gradient for one-and-a-half hours. When we reached the bottom, the strain on my legs had been so great that they trembled, and the contraction of the thigh muscles could be seen quite clearly.
by June ALLENHowever, we reached Steinkogl safely, only to learn that we had just missed the train for Ebensee and we had two hours to wait for the next. We decided to get a hitch on a lorry, a difficult task for ten people, but we had not long to wait and we went all the way to Ebensee for the price of ten cigarettes.
Arriving at Unterach, we climbed to the summit of the Schafbug, nearly six thousand feet high, and spent the night in the mountain hotel.
This hotel was perched on the very edge of an overhanging cliff with a sheer drop of about five hundred feet.
We then crossed the Wolfgangsee to St. Wolfgang, a popular holiday resort, and after lunch there, took a train to Bad Ischl, a celebrated spa.
The following day, we proceeded to Hallstatt, a small village on the Hallstattetsee, one of the deepest lakes in Austria. We stayed at the Youth Hostel here for two days. On the first, we visited the saltmines where we were all dressed up in baggy trousers and jacket, funny little black or white caps, and equipped with lamps. We went down chutes ninety feet long at about forty miles per hour,
and later we-climbed on to a fantastic trolley arrangement which took us out into the open again.
We visited the famous Dachstein Ice Caves, situated under the Dachstein Glacier and reputed to be the largest in Europe. Here we had to climb about five thousand feet and then muffle ourselves up in sweaters, slacks, and so on. Unfortunately, it poured with rain just as we were about to enter the caves. We were soon drenched, but there was nothing to do but go on. We were all practically frozen solid, but even this could not mar our enjoyment of the beauty.
When we arose next morning to travel on to Bad Aussee, a mysterious sickness had overtaken the whole of the party. We all felt in a very bilious state two of.the boys especially so but decided that the best thing to do was to get to the next Youth Hostel as soon as possible. We did this only to find that the boys had to sleep in a barn.
We girls and the boys who were sick were installed quite comfortably in a hut attached to the Youth Hostel. We slept the best part of that day and awoke much refreshed to enjoy a day of swimming and boating on the Grundlsee, a lake about five miles away.
After reaching Salzburg, we climbed up to the castle, and from there we surveyed the floodlit city where the Festival was in full swing.
We had all enjoyed our fortnight of tramping through the glorious Austrian scenery. The friendliness of the people had struck us particularly and we were also very loathe to leave Reinhard who had been a very good friend to us all.
After breakfast next morning we all went out to buy souvenirs and had an exciting time rushing into the tiny shops and exploring the food market.
We presented Reinhard with a leather wallet as a token of appreciation for the wonderful time we had all had.
After visiting Mozart s birthplace and museum we returned to the hostel, picked up our kit, and walked down to the station.
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only place left vacant. for us was- the corridor. We piled up our rucksacks, and made our meal of bread, butter, tomatoes, cheese, and chocolate as best we could.
About ten o clock, Vi, Eileen, and I prepared to spend the night on the floor. We had just settled down when one of the boys woke us to say that they had found some spare seats, and that the girls were to get some sleep in these, so we spent the night in relative comfort after all.
We were delayed a further one-anda-half hours when one of the coaches, which had developed a cracked wheel somewhere between Belgrade and Munich, was shunted off.
We heard over the station radio at Brussels that the boat which we should have caught had already sailed. So when we reached Ostend we found ourselves stranded, without any Belgian currency and with no hope of sailing until nine forty-five the next morning.
At last, however, we fixed ourselves up with a meal, and we heard that the Belgian authorities were allowing us to sleep aboard the Konig Albert. The next morning, we went through the customs and embarked on the Prins Phillipe.
The sea was quite choppy, so we sailed along the coast until we sighted Calais and then sped across the Channel towards the White Cliffs.
The customs men were very goodhumoured and we were the first to climb into the train for London. We were soon on our way, exchanging addresses and talking about a reunion to discuss old times. As we steamed into Victoria Station, two weeks and two days after we had left it, we received a good old English welcome the rain just teemed down!
The General Post Office is erecting two telephone kiosks at Stubbers for the use of those attending the Coronation Camp.
Except on occasions when they have tobe reserved for the Press (such as during Princess Margaret s visit), these phones wil be available for both inward and outward calls.
The numbers are: antl 3912. Upminster 3911
A Cadet tells us about her ExcitingThe jolly givl on the vight is Nursing Cadet Joyce Cavell, one of a party of four Cadets who have just arrived from New Zealand for the Coronation Camp.
In charge of the four is Captain E. B. Gilberd, Commissioner for the Wellington district.
Joyce was the champion Nursing Cadet in New Zealand last year, and is here seen being congratulated by Lady Elliot, wife of the Chancellor. She comes from Hawkes Bay.
Also in the party is Enid Bond, a Grand Prior Cadet from Wellington, and two Ambulance Cadets: John Keown, also of Wellington, and Alan Ryan, from New Plymouth, N.Z.
Alan and John are both Corporals one a Grand Prior (that s Alan) and the other a member of the winning team at the Wellington district competitions last year.
All four had to pass special tests before they weve chosen to vepresent New Zealand at the Coronation Camp.
From a member of the City of Exeter Nursing Cadets we have received this colourful account of what seems to have been a highly successful effort to vaise money.
Some of the Senior Cadets got together with the Cadet Officer, Miss P. Penberthy, and discussed ways of raising money for a flag.
We. decided to have a Beetle Drive, charging one shilling for the tickets, which included refreshments.
We sold 48 tickets and everything we needed was given.
We also had several small competitions to raise extra money. These included guessing the name of a doll, guessing the number of peas in a jar, guessing» the weight of a cake and a competition for a dozen eggs.
Our Cadet Superintendent, Miss C. E. Howe, helped us a lot but until the end of the evening she did not know for what purpose we were raising the money.
We got £8, and Miss Howe was very pleased. Now we are waiting for our flag to come.
The organizers of the Beetle Drive were the Cadet Officer and Cadets I. Hicks, G. Paul, J. Alexander, C. Shute, D. Payne, M: Grayer, M. Please, and M. Bilverstone.
At a picturesque ceremony held in the Bingley (Yorks) Ambulance Hall, 21 ambulance and nursing cadets, two superintendents, and an officer were solemnly enrolled by a Knight clad in chain mail, red and white surcoat, casque and black cloak, and bearing a sword. Each of the 21 cadets had gained a preliminary certificate in first aid and home nursing.
The enrolment service was conducted by Mr. J. Walker (Bradford) and the Knight was escorted by Hon. Sgt. P.O. Stott and Mrs. H. Morton (nursing officer).
Mr. Ernest Cummins, of Bradford, addressed the Cadets.
The ceremony was arranged by Div.Supt. Walter Connelly and among those present were: Mrs. G. W. Lodge, district nursing superintendent, who presented the awards to the cadets Mr. J. G. Rochester, county officer; Mrs. M. R. Wykroyd, county officer (nursing); Mr. F. R. Charlton, county cadet officer; Miss G. E. Myall, area cadet officer; and Corps Supt. R. W. Goodings.
The organist was Mr. H. N. Booth, of Allerton.
EREFORDSHIRE Cadets sent a telegram of good wishes to H.R.H. Princess Margaret on the occasion of their County Rally at Bartestree last month, and the following reply was received from a lady-in-waiting : Princess Margaret desives me to send hey most sincere thanks to the Herefordshire St. John Ambulance and Nursing Cadets for their kind telegram of loyal greetings on Cadet Day.
T am to tell you how much her Royal Highness appreciated this message and to say that she hopes that you all had a most enjoyable vally at Wilcroft Park.
The Rally was attended by more than 200 Cadets and Cadet Officers. It began with an inspection carried out by the Chief Fire Officer for Hereford, Mr. W. R. Howells, M.B.E., who praised the Cadets on a smart turn-out.
Taking part in the Parade were the following 11 Divisions Bartestree Mixed, Hereford City Ambulance, Kington Ambulance, Ledbury Ambulance, Ross Ambulance, Holme Lacy Mixed, Hereford City Nursing, Holy Trinity (Hereford) Nursing, Kington Nursing, Ross Nursing, and Ledbury Nursing.
The Dean of Hereford, the Very Rev. H. R. Burrows, conducted a drum-head service, and gave a short address.
The County Commissioner, Mr. G. M. Bullock, in a speech, congratulated the Cadets on an excellent year s work. He said their number was gradually increasing, and their efficiency was second to none.
During the afternoon, several of the Divisions gave demonstrations. Hereford City Nursing Cadets began with a display of figure-marching, and the concluding item was a demonstration of countermarching by the County Cadet Band, which is composed of boys and girls from the Kington Divisions.
The Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of Bartestree performed a historical pageant and Hereford City boys a humorous firstaid sketch. Another popular item was folk-dancing by Holy Trinity Nursing Cadets.
Competitions for the Ambulance and Nursing Cups took place in the evening. They were conducted by Cdt. Officers R. Ruck (Hereford), R. Baines (Ross), and Miss E. Davies (Kington).
At the athletic sports also held in the evening, the cup for boys events went to Kington, with Hereford City as runnersup. The cup for girls events was also won by a Kington team, with Holy Trinity, Hereford, as runners-up.
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HE flash illustrated above (this is its actual size) will be issued to all attending the Camp. It is designed to be worn on the full dress uniform at the parade on 5th August, in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret. The Com- missioner-in-Chief has given permission for the flash to be worn until the end of Coronation year.
On the opposite page is a plan of camp site at Stubbers, North Ockenden, Essex. Stubbers is one and a half miles from Upminster, and the best way to get there from London is by the District Line Underground to Upminster Bridge. No. 370 buses from Upminster Bridge Station pass the entrance to Stubbers. They run every fifteen minutes.
Another way is to travel by Green Line bus No. 722 from Aldgate to Gorbetts Tey, and then by bus No. 370 to the Camp entrance a matter of less than.a mile.
Now, here is a programme of the daily events at the Camp. It shows, as our headline says, that there ll be something doing every minute at Stubbers.
Friday 31st July Saturday Ist August Sunday 2nd August Monday 3rd August Tuesday 4th August Wednesday 5th August Thursday 6th August Friday 7th August
Morning. Afternoon Cadets arrive and Pitch Camp.
Games & Athletics Activities United Service. Preacher: The Bishop of Willesden. Games & Athletics Competitions Activities All Day Tours Games & Athletics Activities
Rehearsal of Display Games & Athletics All Day Tours Games & Athletics Activities
Formal opening by Lord Lieutenant of Essex. Games & Athletics Competitions Activities
Afternoon Tours Games & Athletics Competitions Activities
First Aid Cup Competition Games & Athletics Afternoon Tours Competitions Games & Athletics Activities
Parade for H.R.H. PRINCESS MARGARET
Afternoon Tours Competitions Games & Athletics
Evening.
National Dancing. Films. Tours
Concert Party Demonstrations of National Dancing Camp Fire
Community Hymn Singing Films
Rehearsal for Parade Talent Competition Tours
Talent Competition National Dancing Films Tours
Concert Party Films Fancy Dress Parade Camp Fire Close-down by the Commissioner-inChief
In a letter to his parents describing a recent Royal procession at Windsor, Valentine Russell, a 15-year-old schoolboy at Beaumont, made this flattering observation about the part played by St. John members :
One poor wretch fainted, and one can yeally pay the St. John Ambulance people some tribute. Up they sprang from nowhere in particulay and dashed across the voad, catching the boy s rifle and manimate body just as he was falling down which was quite efficient of them.
Valentine is the son of the Hon. Charles Russell, Q.C., and Mrs. Russell, of Wisborough Green, Sussex.
At the Wiltshire County Rally Mrs. Moss announced her retirement as County Cadet Officer, after nine years service. Many tributes were paid to her, and she was presented with a silver tea service on behalf of the County Staff, Cadet Officers, and all Cadets in Wiltshire.
TETPRS PEGGY Queen and her vetinue vepvesented the Holbrooks Nursing Cadets at a Parade of Queens held at Coventry in aid of the National Children s Homes. They are here being veceived by the Mayor and Mayoress of Coventry.
Miss Iris Howard joined the 8lst (Croydon) Division as its first member at the age of 11, and at 16 she decided to take up nursing as a career.
She entered Moorfields Eye Hospital for training and after two and a half years gained her Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing.
Miss Howard then entered the London Hospital, Whitechapel, for her general training and qualified as an S.R.N. at her first attempt.
She has now returned to her original Cadet Division in Croydon to take up duties as Nursing Officer.
Mr. Taylor Young said it would be extremely difficult to replace Mrs. Moss, and Lady Fuller said they were all grateful for what she had done.
A lot of Cadets who had passed through her hands had gone in for nursing, and they, too, were grateful not only for themselves, but for the sick people they were now looking after.
While Student Members of the C.35 (West Ham) Cadet Division were waiting to take part in an enrolment ceremony in the Unitarian Church at Forest Gate, news reached them of an accident in a near-by house.
Student Members Gage and Brignell at once hurried to the scene. They found that a four-year-old child had fallen on an upturned slate and cut his knee while playing in the garden.
After cleaning the wound and applying a dressing they stopped a passing car and Student Member Brignell accompanied the child and his mother to Queen Mary s Hospital, Stratford.
He waited while the child s knee was attended to and accompanied him and his mother back to their home.
Brignell returned to the Church only just in time to see everyone leaving.
Nursing Cadets of Wellingborough No. 2 Division have won quite a collection of cups this year among them the Cunard Cup for individual work in the National Finals.
Other cups ave the county home nursing, county uniform the Hankins Cup for the Wellingborough Corps competition, the Grant Lawson Cup, the county competition cup, and the Corps home nursing trophy.
The members of the team ave Cadet Sergt. Peggy Fossey (leader, seated), Cadet Sergt. Rosemary Houghton, Cadet Cpl. Molly Cook, Cadet Sergt. Ann Burgess, and Cadet Betty Blackwell (reserve).
They ave heve seen with Hon. Sergt. R. F. Gotch, who has been theiy instructor and trainer.
Behind the vow of cups on the right are Cadet Terry Williams, Captain of the Cwm team which represented Wales in_ the National Finals, and his father, Cadet Superintendent I. Williams, who captained the senior Ambulance team. The trophies were won this year in Area and County competitions.
New Cross The C128 Ambulance Cadet Division s second enrolment ceremony brought its strength up to 34 Cadets, with two Divisional Officers, R. A. Davis (in charge) and L. J. Robus. Guests at the ceremony included the Mayor and Mayoress of Deptford and Area Cadet Officer G. W. Woodhill, who together inspected the parade. After the enrolment by the Area Cadet Officer, the Mayor presented the certificates and badges, including 14 re-examination certificates, 12 for swimming, and five for knowledge and care of animals. The Mayor was thanked for a cheque for £50 from his Air Raid Distress Fund, and the Mayoress received a bouquet from Cadet Maybank, the Division s youngest member. A display of physical training was then given by a group of the cadets, under their instructor, Mr. Bagley.
Cinema Headquarters. A new Ambulance Cadet Division was recently formed at the Odeon Cinema, Luton. The recruits have been in the charge of the Divisional Secretary, Mr. W. Head, and much assistance has been given by Area Cadet Officer E. White. The Odeon Cinema management, too, have been most helpful. As well as providing facilities for practice they have presented efficiency awards in the shape of free admittance to Cinema Club film shows. (N.B. There is every hope of a Nursing Cadet Division also being formed at the Odeon in the near future, under Mrs. M. Dowst.)
Church Service. The County Commissioner held an enrolment for the Woolhampton and Thatcham Cadet Divisions at St. Peter s Church, Woolhampton, in March. Seventeen girls and seven boys were enrolled at the service, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Moule. Among those present were the Divisional President, Mr. W. E. McIlroy, C.B.E., O.St.J., County Cadet Officer Miss Cordery, Miss Pool, and Nursing Officer Mrs. Burgess.
Gifts for Flood Areas. At the time of the East Coast floods, Cadets in Berkshire collected 746 gifts to help in the flood relief work. These were forwarded for distribution in Lowestoft, Mabelthorpe, and Southwold.
Enrolment Ceremony. During the annual party of the Cadet Ambulance and Nursing Divisions at Beaconfield, Lt.-Col. Spencer Hunt conducted an enrolment ceremony of new cadets. He also presented the cup for the best year s work, and certificates for best attendances and for prize-winning entries in the County Youth Organization handiwork competitions.
Coronation Fund. Amersham Cadet divisions arranged two most successful dances in the Council Chamber in aid of the Amersham Coronation Fund.
Social Evening. More than eighty parents of Cippenham Cadets attended a social evening in the Central Hall. Also present were Major Darvil-Smith, the former Commissioner, Mr. K. A. Nathan, County Cadet Secretary, and Cadet Area Officers Mrs. Hood and Mr. Challis. Cadet Roger Martin was presented with the Individual Cup, and other prizes were distributed for good work and smartness.
Youth Rally. The annual rally and parade through the town for St. George s Day in Princes Risborough was attended by Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of the local divisions.
Rummage Sales. The Chesham Nursing Cadets held a money-making rummage sale at the headquarters in Victoria Road, in aid of divisional funds. At another rummage sale organized by the Cippenham Cadet divisions, over £20 was raised towards new uniforms.
Anniversary Party. About a hundred parents and other guests attended the tenth anniversary party of the Amersham Cadet Nursing Division, which was held in St. Leonard s Hall, Chesham Bois. During the evening, over 30 prizes and certificates were distributed by the former Commissioner, Major Darvil-Smith, who also presented Mrs. Pike with her Vice-President s badge and Miss P. Tullett with her Cadet Officer s warrant.
Hazel Grove. The County Cadet Officer, Mr. H. N. Beckett, accompanied by Area Superintendent Miss E. M. Griffin and Area Cadet Officer Mrs. A. Lawrence, recently visited the headquarters of the Nursing Cadets to present certificates awarded in the National Competitions of 1952. These were: Author s Cup, Glennis M. Lunn (Highly
Commended) ;_ Barbara Johnson (Commended); and Morag M. Barr (Mentioned). Painter s Cup: June Firth (Commended). Before the presentation, Mr. Beckett gave a short talk on various aspects of St. John activities and emphasized the fine spirit to be found among Brigade members.
The Boys Came Too ! When Dorchester Nursing Cadets held their annual party in March at the All Saints Hall, they decided for a change to invite the Ambulance Cadets. Fifteen boys accepted and much enjoyed themselves. It is reported that the Ambulance Cadets are making good headway under their new Divisional Superintendent, Mr. A. Clarke.
Ilford Nursing Cadets. At an open evening in March, Area Cadet Officer Mrs. F. M. Jamieson distributed prizes and certificates, and enrolled seven new members. The Wilson Cup for preliminary first aid was won for the second year in succession by Christine Williams. Margaret Finch was awarded the proficiency cup; and also won a special mention for a painting entered in the National Competition. Thirty-two certificates for preliminary first aid, home nursing, child welfare, cookery, and handyman examinations were distributed among the following Cadets: Doreen Austin, Christine Williams, Margaret Finch, Barbara Rock, Diane StewartRattray, Valerie Rose, Marjorie Wilson, Penelope Edwards, Daphne Piggott, Barbara Luty, Olive Button, Patricia Hopfield, Valerie Staines, Joyce Austin, Vivien Cox, and Janet Baxter. Doreen Austin received her Corporal s Warrant. The Cadets entertained with demonstrations of bandagings, and various other items, including a sketch.
Boscombe Nursing Cadets. At a sale of work and concert in aid of Divisional funds, the Iford Townswomen s Guild performed an amusing play, The Mad Hatters of Mayfair. It was produced by Mrs. Unwin, who received a bouquet. Other items included a display by dancing students, monologues by Miss Carlton, songs by Cadet Sheila Goodhead, and a performance of The White Cross by the Cadets. Area Officer Miss Broderick then presented Service awards as follows : 3rd year star; Jean South; 2nd year stripe, Andria Evans, Sheila Goodhead, Patricia Legg, Margaret Stone, and Margaret Woolley; 1st year stripe, Mary Kennedy, Valerie Stocks, and
Gillian. Woodifield. Margaret Wooley also gained the Service Shield for 200 hours work at a local Nursing Home. During the evening, a basket of fruit was presented to Mrs. Stocks, the Superintendent, on behalf of the officers and members. In reply, Mrs. Stocks expressed thanks for the help she had received from her officers.
Mansfield Borough. About 70 parents and friends were present when 16 Nursing Cadets were enrolled by County Cadet Officer Miss Woodall at the Annual Parents Evening at Westfield Folk House, The cup for the Best Cadet of 1952 was presented to Monica Robinson, and a shield for the Best Probationer to Maureen Marget and Mary Salmon. Child Welfare and Home Nursing certificates were also distributed by the County Cadet Officer. Demonstrations of first aid and home nursing were given by Cadets, and Student Members portrayed the Cross of St. John, with bandages. This act was well applauded and was the Drama Class s presentation of the festival play, The Spinsters of Lushe.
New Ollerton Colliery. The enrolment of 18 Nursing Cadets of this newly-formed Division took place at the Welfare Hall, New Ollerton. The ceremony was performed by County Cadet Officer Miss Woodall. The Area Commissioner, Mr. J. T. Rice, presided, and others present were County Nursing Officer Miss Edwards, Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Major, and Div. Supt. Mrs. Foot. It was she who was mainly responsible for the formation of the Division.
Pleasley Colliery Seventeen Nursing Cadets were enrolled at a ceremony conducted by the County Cadet Officer (N). The Area Cadet Officer, Mrs. Buttery, was also present.
Blackpool Enrolment. An impressive enrolment ceremony was held at the Hornby Road Headquarters. Cadet Supt. Mr. W. Dykes and eight Ambulance Cadets were enrolled by Area Cadet Officer Mr. C. Burt. Thirty-two members of the Blackpool Cadet Nursing Division and five members of the Tyldesley Girls School Division were enrolled by Area Cadet Officer Mrs. Dewse. Miss E. Wolstencroft, O.St.J., presided, and distributed the certificates. Cadet Supt. Miss C. Banks and Cadet Officer Miss P. Buckingham were in charge of the Nursing Cadets. A group of Cadets from all three Divisions then gave a display of first aid and home nursing, which was much appreciated by the many parents and friends present. The Cadets were
pleased to have the company of Miss Mi iy eBraithwaites Supt sotee, Ibe Division, Mrs. I. Haigh, Supt. of A Division, and Divisional Officer Mr. Hacking. They were also glad to see present officersand members of the Adult Divisions. Mixed Division. Another step in the rebuilding of the Norden Divisions took place on 14th May. This was the enrolment of Cadets of both sexes into the newly-formed Combined Ambulance and Nursing Cadet Division. The ceremony was carried out by Corps Supt. J. Benson, assisted by Corps Officers W. Whelan and N. S. Ingham all from Oldham. Also attending for enrolment were Cadets from the Rache Ambulance and Nursing Divisions. Parents and friends at the ceremony were much impressed by the general bearing and smartness of the Cadets.
Hudson Trophy. Eight teams competed at Heysham Ambulance Hall for the trophy presented by Mr. F. B. Hudson, who was formerly Ambulance Cadet Supt. for Heysham, and now fills the same position for Hunslet and Holbeck, Leeds. The Preston Ambulance Cadets were first, with the Lancaster Nursing Cadets a close second. Heysham Ambulance Cadets and Heysham Nursing Cadets were third and fourth. The competition consisted of a realistic rendering of first aid on the spot, followed by theoretical and practical tests. Judges were District Cadet Officer R. Charlesworth, Nursing Cadet Officer Mrs. Betts, Nursing Cadet Supt. Miss A. Marshall, and Ambulance Cadet Supt. J. Clark, all of Manchester. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Hudson, wife of the donor. Among the large attendance were Councillor G. F. Box, president of the Heysham Ambulance Cadets, Area Nursing Officer Miss P. Hyde, president of the Heysham Nursing Cadets, District Officer E. Helme, and Area Cadet Officer J. Crossfield. Marshal for the event was Supt. G. H. Butler, of Morecambe.
Donnisthorpe. County Cadet Officer E. Haywood-Smith and County Sec. H. I. Jenks, recently paid a visit to Donnisthorpe Ambulance Cadets. Mr. Smith presented three Sergeants and two Corporals with their stripes, and two Cadet Leaders with their warrants. He also presented the all-round Efficiency Cup.
Tenth Birthday. The Geo. F. Browne Ambulance Cadets celebrated their tenth birthday with a Parents Afternoon, during which an enrolment ceremony conducted by the County Cadet Officer. Certificates were presented by the County Supt. L. Lee, and individual cups by
Dr. J. M. G. Costello. The programme included a drill display, a competition display, and a pageant.
Lutterworth. About 40 parents and friends, as well as members of the Senior Division, attended a Parents Evening, arranged by the Ambulance Cadets. Ten new members were enrolled by the County Cadet Officer. A cup given by Supt. J. R. Binley for all-round efficiency was presented to Cadet A. Woodward. New Divisional Surgeon. Dr. Neil Campbell Mackillop has become Divisional Surgeon to the Vaughan College Ambulance Cadets.
County Rally. Four hundred Officers and Cadets paraded at Chippenham for this event. Led by the Salisbury Ambulance Cadet Band they marched to grounds placed at their disposal by Dr. Laurence, and here an inspection was held. In spite of a heavy shower just as the Parade moved off, and again when it formed up for inspection, the Cadets put up an impressive show in the crowded and gaily-decorated streets. On their return to the Neeld Hall, the Salute was taken by the County Commissioner. In the Hall, the Mayor and Mayoress of Chippenham, Alderman and Mrs. H. A. Cruse, and a large gathering of members and friends watched demonstrations of First Aid and Physical Training, and saw the winning exhibits in the Handicrafts Competition. The Mayor spoke very highly of the work St. John are doing. The Mayoress then presented the County Trophies and awards as follows :
Fivst Aid: The Kelshaw Shield, Swindon Amb. Cadets; The Fraser Cup, Gorse Hill Nursing Cadets. Physical Training: Watchfield Cup, Chippenham No. 2 and Box Nursing Cadets (jointly). Handicrafts: Laurence Trophy, Chippenham No. 2 Nursing Cadets; Hall Cup, Cadet Pamela Bulson; Special Awards, Cadets Jean Jefferies, Miriam Parsons, June Clements and Brian Waycott. Gvand Prior Badge: Ann Langford, Sheila Dixon and Janet Eburne. Musician s Badge: Marjorie Wilson. Signaller s Badge: Irene Frith and Catherine McEwen. Service Shield: Maureen Humphries and Hazel Adams (400 hrs.) Jean Brown and Marian Wright (200 hrs.).
Parish Church Enrolment. At Netherton Parish Church one Sunday in April, ten Ambulance Cadets and 20 Nursing Cadets were enrolled by Dr. I. L. Newton, the Commissioner for Worcestershire. The Rev. R. C. Stevens, Vicar of Netherton, conducted the service and also gave the address. The lessons were read by
Ambulance Cadet Geoffrey Darby and Nursing Cadet Bernice Bannister. Each of the new Cadets received a New Testament, a St. John badge, and a certificate for preliminary first aid. Supt. A. Woffenden and Miss M. Smith were responsible for their training. Officers, students, and cadets from all divisions in the Northern Area of Worcestershire marched to the service, which was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Dudley, Alderman and Mrs. A. M. Silcox.
Open Night No. 1. Hull Wilberforce No. Nursing Cadet Division recently held their annual Open Night and, as usual this was a very successful and wellattended event. Outstanding among many items of entertainment and demonstrations was a sketch depicting an accident in the home. This was very well staged and called for ability in acting as well as in first aid. A demonstration of subjects necessary to gain the Grand Prior Badge also proved very interesting and instructive. Displays of dancing, solos and recitations were well received. Mrs. Bilton, Vice-President of Y.P.I. Nursing Division, presented prizes and certificates to various Cadets, and the Turner Cup to Eileen Smith. Bouquets were received from the Cadets by Cadet Supt. Miss Wilson and Cadet Officer Mrs. Wride. Present on this occasion were County Superintendent Mrs. I. M. Edwards, County Cadet Officer Miss L. F. Leppington, County Officer Miss E. M. Stonehouse and Area Cadet Officer Mrs. G. Jackson.
Open Night No. 2. Hull Wilberforce No. 2 Nursing Cadet Division have also recently held their annual Open Night, and it, too, was a great success. Included in the programme wasa series of sketches depicting nursing before and during the days of Florence Nightingale, and nursing of the future. There were also displays of team work and dancing, pianoforte solos and a recital of poems composed by Cadets. An impressive feature of the evening was an enrolment service conducted by Area Officer Mrs. G. Jackson. Dr. June Alexander, who was accompanied by Dr. Gordon Alexander, presented certificates and attendance prizes. From County Superintendent Mrs. I. M. Edwards, Dr. June received her certificate of appointment as Divisional Surgeon. Mrs. Edwards also presented the Greenbury Cup to Mary Charlton and Dorothy Crawforth, joint winners for 1953.
Trophy Winners. At the Division s annual meeting the County Commissioner, Dr, E. M. Dearn, congratulated them on their successes during the year. They
won the Bartrop Cup for the best team in Hull and East Riding, the Hammersley Johnson Cup for the best individual performances in Hull and East Riding (Cadets N. Thurman and B. Metcalf), and the Tetley Cup for the best cadet team in Yorkshire (Cpls. D. L. Abba and T. Medlam, and Cadets B. Metcalf, J. Watson and N. Thurman). Divisional Supt. Blackman paid a tribute to the work of Cadet Supt. W. Gibson.
Wakefield. About _ forty Nursing Cadets, Probationers and St. John Juniors paraded on the lawn of the Old Vicarage, New Miller Dam, for the Enrolment of five new members by the County Cadet Officer, Mrs. Beverley. As each Cadet took her oath of allegiance, she received from the Area Vice-President, Mrs. Russell, her badge, Cadet Booklet and Prayer of the Order. Sgt. Cadet Barbara Jaques received her Special Service Shield and Cadet Rosemary Wade her certificate for Special Service. The President, Mrs. J. H. Greaves, presented First Aid Home Nursing and other certificates and also a Coronation Souvenir handkerchief to each Cadet. The Cadets were then inspected by Dr. J. Main Russell, Area Commissioner, and there followed a wonderful tea more appropriately described as a banquet. At this, Dr. Russell cut a birthday cake, and everyone sang Happy birthday, dear Doctor, Happy birthday to you! The splendid arrangements were in the hands of Cadet Supt. Miss Clinker, assisted by Cadet Officer Miss Wainwright. Sports and competitions brought to a close a really enjoyable day.
Royston and Worsboro . The District Cadet Officer, Mrs. W. Cumming Bell, has carried out enrolments at both these places. At Royston, where Mrs. Dearden presided, local Nursing Cadets were presented for enrolment by Supt. Mrs. Fowler, and Cadets from New Monckton by Cadet Officer Miss Bowmer. County Cadet Officer Mrs. Beverley and Area Staff Officer Mrs. Booth attended. At Worsboro , 19 Cadets received their badges after taking the oath of allegiance. A former Cadet, Mrs. Betty Hartley, was enrolled as Cadet Nursing Officer. After refreshments, the Cadet Choir, conducted by Mr. W. Fletcher and accompanied by Mrs. Bamford, delighted the company with a programme of choral songs. Individual items were given by Nursing Cadets Betty Clarkson, Janet Austen, Jean Booth, Yvonne Dransfield, Decima Charlesworth, Wendy Blackburn and Mary Bamford and by Cadet Officer Mrs. Brown.
Cadets everywhere in Wales have been celebrating the Coronation of our beloved Queen. Many have taken part in local Youth Week Celebrations, and at Aberdare and Llanelly, Cadets played a prominent part in the displays.
A very striking Pageant was performed by 170 Ambulance and Nursing Cadets of Montgomeryshire. It was entirely original, being woven by County Cadet Officer Mrs. Davies-Jones around scenes depicting the Story of the Order of St. John.
Never have I seen cleverer costumes made from so little. I was told that the Cadets bought only safety pins, paint and cardboard; yet in the Pageant were Pilgrims, Knights, and Monks of Rhodes and Malta, Queen Elizabeth the First and her Court, Florence Nightingale and her nurses at Scutari, and the gentlemen at the Geneva Convention and all arrayed in colourful dresses of the appropriate time.
The most solemn scene was_ that enacted by the Welshpool Cadets depicting the Installation of a Knight; and one of the most original and fanciful was the arrival of Dick Whittington in London, when footsore and weary and not knowing
Cadets who had won their Grand Prior Badges received them from Lord Aberdare at the General Assembly of the Priory for Wales, which as usual brought close on a thousand members and supporters of the Order to the Cardiff City Hall. It was noted with pleasure that the first two recipients, Student Member Pamela Clifford, of Cardiff, and Member Marion Davies, of Clydach Town, Glamorgan, had both begun general hospital training.
A ceremony which thrilled everyone at Cardiff was the Blessing of the Cadet Flag. The honour of providing the Colour Party went to the Maesteg Central Cadet Division, the first to be formed in Wales.
where to sleep, he is directed by a Pedlar to the Hospice of St. John at Clerkenwell. This was performed by the Caersws Nursing Cadets.
The Pageant was the climax to a full day which started with a procession to the Parish Church at Newtown, led by the Newport Cadet Band. The address was given by the Rev. H. S. Willis, and 70 Cadets were enrolled by Sir Michael Duff, Chief Officer Ambulance Cadets for Wales, and by myself.
At a Review held later, many presentations of awards and appointments were made. The Andre Costigan Shield went to the Llanidloes Ambulance Cadet Division, and the County Shield to the Caersws Nursing Cadet Division, as the two most efficient Cadet Divisions.
On Parade for the first time were the newly registered Llanfyllin Ambulance Cadet Division and Cadet Members of the Forden Nursing Division.
Well done Cadets of Montgomeryshire for carrying through such an ambitious programme without a hitch; and thank you, Newport, for your splendid Band, which was such a help all the way through.
Zoé D. Druitt.The Lord Bishop of St. David s, in blessing the flag, used these words :
Remember this is no common flag which I am committing to your keeping. It is the emblem of duty, the outward sign of allegiance to God, your Sovereign, your Country, and your Brigade, to be looked up to, to be venerated, and to be passed down untarnished to succeeding generations. May it never be unfurled save in the cause of justice and righteousness and may it be to those who follow, a sign of God s presence with them in all dangers and distresses.
The Superintendent for Wales, Margherita Lady Howard de Walden and Seaford, received the Flag from the colour party and presented it on behalf of Brigade Headquarters to the Chief Cadet Officers.
Our picture shows Newport (Mon.) Nursing Cadets competing in the Welsh Finals at Cardiff.
County Competitions. Cups were presented by Mr. P. W. Lumley and Councillor G. H. Ryden for the first County Cadet competitions, held at Colwyn Bay. Those taking part were the recently-formed Cadet divisions from Ruthin and Llangerniew and the Colwyn Bay Cadets. The Ambulance teams had to treat a boy injured in a cycle accident and suffering from shock. This test was set and judged by Dr. Pari Huws, Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief for Wales, who put the Colwyn Bay team first. The Colwyn Bay Nursing Cadets also won their competition against the Llangerniew Nursing Cadets. The Superintendent of the local Nursing Division judged the event, in which the competitors had to attend to a patient lying in bed with a fractured leg and arm wounds. Miss Burrows, hon. Secretary of the Parents Association, arranged for tea at her home, where the Cadets were addressed by the Commissioner for West Denbighshire, Mr. E. Marshall Hughes, who also presented the cups. The Cadets President, Mr. Wakeford, M.B.E., made personal gifts to the members of the two winning teams. County Cadet Officer S. Taylor was responsible for the arrangements.
Wakefield Cup. The Bryn Ambulance Cadet team won the Aberavon Corps League Competition, which has attracted from five to seven teams each month throughout the winter. At the final contest, Mrs. V. Beavis, President of the Taibach and Port Talbot Nursing Cadets, presented the Cup given by Cadet Supt. Mrs. E. M. Wakefield, of Porthcawl, and also distributed medals.
Llanishen Enrolment. The Vicarage Hall, Llanishen, was crowded for the enrolment of members of the newlyformed Llanishen Cadet Ambulance and Nursing Division. In the chair was Mr. A. Hauser, A/C President of the Cardiff and District Corps. Major A. H. G. Field, Commissioner for Cardiff, conducted the ceremony, and the Brigade Secretary, Commissioner W. Mabon Abraham, presented warrants of appointment to Miss G. M. Wedlake, Cadet Supt., and Mr. F. W. Crowther, Cadet Officer. The County Superintendent, Cardiff. and District Corps, Miss G. M. C. Richards, presented the first aid certificates. Mr. W. M. Brook, Cardiff housing and estate manager said he would do his best to assist in finding suitable accommodation. A site had been allocated for a community hall.
Coronation Celebrations. To start the week, all Youth Organizations in Aberdare attended a United Church Parade at St. Elvan s Church. The Service was most impressive, and boy and girl Cadets turned out in good numbers to take part in this act of dedication. Colours were carried by Duffryn Aman Boys, and the parade was in charge of Centre Cadet Officers A. Parfitt and Mrs. P. HarrisonRoderick. St. John members were on duty for each of the daily events, and on the final day, Cadets gave an excellent half-hour display in the Aberdare Park. This opened with First Aid demonstrations by boys from various Divisions. Then followed a display of Indian Club Swinging, to music by Aberdare Nursing Cadets. Girl Cadets took part in a demonstration of triangular and roller bandaging and lastly Duffryn Aman Boys presented a tableau depicting the eightpointed Cross of St. John.
League Results. The Third round of the Rhondda Cadet Ambulance and Nursing League Competition was held at the Tylorstown Ambulance Hall with the Centre Cadet Officer, Gwyn Morris acting as the Judge. This competition, now in its second series, was introduced less than eighteen months ago, and the first round of the first series attracted only three teams. On this occasion, no fewer than
eleven teams competed,< including four teams of Nursing Cadets. The leading teams in order of merit were : Tylorstown Ambulance Cadets Ynyshir Ambulance Cadets; Lewis Merthyr (B) Ambulance Cadets; and Ynyshir (A) Nursing Cadets. Centre Cadet Officer (A) Gwyn Morris complimented the teams on the improved standard of their work, which he said was a happy augury for the welfare of the Brigade in the Rhondda. Centre Cadet Officer (N) Mrs. Pugh expressed delight at the growing number of Nursing Cadet Teams taking part. She said she was waiting for the day when the Nursing Cadets would be able to hold their own Competition, in friendly rivalry to that of the Ambulance Cadets.
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