JOURNAL OF THE

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. (torps mews.

OCTOBER, 1910. ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE.

Lieutenant-Colonel Jobn C. Culling, from the Royal Army Medical Corps, to be Colonel, vice D. O'Sullivan, retired, dated August 8, 1910.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Captain Raiph Koper White, from the Indian Medical Service, to be Captain, vice

Arthur A. McNeight, M.B., who exchanges, dated July 11,1910. Tbe undermentioned to be Lieutenants on probation, dated July 29, 1910:;-John Darling Bowie, M.B., Cbarles Henry Hasler Harold, M.D., John Kenn~dy

Gaunt. M.B., Guy Oldbam Chambers, Hugh . Glencairn Monteith, Eric Leigh Fyffe, M.B., Robert Francis Bridges, M.B., Charles Herbert Stringer, Leslie Fergusoll Kennedy Way, Thomas John Hallinan, M.B. '

Lieutenant (on probation) Hugh G. Monteith is seconded, under the provisions of Article 300, Royal Warraut for Pay and Promotion, 1909, dated July 29, 1910.

Lieutenant-Colonel William Heffernan retires on retired pay, dated September 3, 1910. . ,

. Lieutenant-Colonel Heffernan entered the Army as Surgeon, Army Medical Depart­ment on July 31, 1880; became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, on July 31, 1892 ; Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps, July 31, 1900; Lieutenant-Colonel with higher rate of pay, November 20, 1903.

Captain Leonard Bousfield, M.D., from the Seconded List, is restored to the Estab-lishment, dated August 29, 1910. .

Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Arthur J. Pilgrim, R.A.M.C., is granted the honorary rank of Captain, dated August 15, 1910.

HIGHER RATE OF PAY.-Lieutenant-Colonel J. Maher has been selected for increased pay from August 8, 1910. .

POSTINGS.-Major F. LW. Porter, D.S.O., to the London District; Captain A. F. Carlyon to the Southern Command. ..

TRANSFERS BETWEEN COMMANDS AT HOME.-Major B. W. Longhurst, Eastern Command to Western Command; Lieutenant D. S. Buist, London District to Southern Command. .,

APPOINTMENTS.-Lieutenant·Colonel R. R. H. Moore, Oharge of Military Hospital, Bulford. Lientenant-Oolonel O. Birt, Charge of Royal Military Infirmary. Dublin. Major C. K. Morgan, Instructor, Royal Army Medical Corps flchool. of Instruction, Aldershot. Captain W. ,M. H. Spiller, Adjutant, Royal Army MedIcal Oorps School of Instruction, West Lancashire Division. Territorial Force. Captain L. Ootterill, Company Officer, Depot Royal Army Medical Oorps. Captain R. Storrs, Oharge of Families Hospital, Portsmouth.

RETIRED PAY APPOINTMENT.-Lieutenant-Colonel B. T. McCreery, Medical Oharge at Perth.

ARRIYALS HOME ON LEAYE.-Lieutenant·Oolonels A. F, Russell, O.M.G., G. F.·Gubbin, and H. N. Thompson, D.S.O. Major O. E. P. Fowler. Oaptains J. W. Leake, E. E. Ellery, W. B. Fry, D. S. B. Thomson, F. E.Roberts, W. J. Weston, C. M. Drew, W. H. Gillatt, W. O. Smales, W. H. Forsyth, J. J. O'Keeffe and W. B. Purdon. Lieutenant W. R. O'Farrell.

ROSTER FOR SERVICE ABROAD.-Exchanges have been approved between the undermentioned officers, viz.: Lieutenant-Oolonels C. Birt a.nd R. H. Hall. Lieutenant­Colonels O. W. Johnson and S. G .. Allen. Majors G. T. Rawnsley and G. B. Carter. Majors W. W. O. Beveridge, D.S.O., and W. G. Beyts. Oaptains R. L. Popham ann LE. H.:Gatt.

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An exchange of dates of. sailing and destination in India between Lieutenant­Colonel G. E. Hale, D.S.O., and Major W. W. O. Beveridge, D.S.O., has been approved. .

Major T. J. Lenehan having notified his intention to retire, his name has been removed from the roster.

QUALIFiCATIONS.-Lieutenant A. O. H. Suhrhas obtained the Diploma in Public Health of the Royal Oolleges of Physicians and Surgeons, England, 1910.

DIYISIONAL STAFF. To be Principal Medical Officer, 8th (Lucknow) Division :­Surgeon-General J. G. MacNeece, British Service, dated July 24, 1910.

INDIA OFFICE, September 2, 1910,

EMBARKATIONS.

India Northern Army.-Major W. Hallaran, Lieutenants T. J. Mitchell, D. H. O. MacArthur, H. Gall, A. W. Byrne.

India Southern Army.-Lieutenants J. C. L. Hingston, G. G. Collet, J. B. Joneg, J. Startin.

Gibraltar.-Captains C. R. L. Ronayne, A. W. Gibson. Malta.-Oaptains J. A. Hartigan, O. Clarke, A. R. Wright. Straits Settlements.-Oaptains H. G. Pinches, R. Rutherford, E. V. Vaughan. Egypt.-Major T. B. Beach, Lieutenants S. McK. Saunders, H. H. Leeson. Ceylon.-Lieutenant F. Worthington. South China.-Majors O. M. Fleury, F. S. Penny. North Ohina.-Lieutenant-Colonel.J. M. Irwin.

NOMINAL ROLL OF ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS ARRIVING IN INDIA FROM ENGLAND DURING THE TROOPING SEASON OF 1910-11, SHOWING THE DIVISIONS TO WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN ALLOTTED.

NORTHERN ARMY SOUTHERN ARMY

Rank and Name Division Rank and Name Division

------------ -------- -------------1---------Lieut.·Ool. R. W. Wright 8th Lucknow Lieut.-Col. F. W. O. Jones 4th Quetta Major E. G. Browne 7th Meerut G: E. Hale, 5th Mhow

" W. Hallaran 3rd Lahore D.S.O. W. H. S. Nicker- 2nd Rawalpindi " O.T.Blackwell

son, V.O. Major F. R. Buswell " H. B. G. Walton.. 7th Meerut S. J. O. P. Perry ..

Captain W. B. Winkfield, 7th " G. E. F. Stammers " J. G. Foster .. 2nd Rawalpindi " H. G. F.Stallard ..

B. S. Bartlett 3rd Lahore Captain F. Ashe .. H. F. Shell, 8th Lucknow W. C. Oroly J. T. Johnson 7th Meerut O. H. Furnivall W.R.P.Goodwin 8th Lucknow J. F. Whelan •.

" " " A. C. Duffey 7th Meerut E. G. French

H.E.J.A. Howley 8th Lucknow F. W. Lambelle J. W. West 3rd Lahore "G. F. Rugg S.M.Adye-Ourran 2nd Rawalpindi Lieut. J. C. L. Hingston

" J. H. Spencer .. 3rd Lahore D. S. Buist " F. W. W. Dawson 7th Meerut A. M. Pollard

Lieut. D. H. O.MacArthur 3rd Lahore G. G. Oollett " T. J. Mitchell 3rd" O. H. O'Rorke " D. E. C. Pottinger 7th Meerut J. Startin .. " H. Gall 3rd Lahore O. G. Sherlock " A. W. Byrne 3rd" S. W. Kyle " J. B. Jones 7th Meerut J. W. Lane

W. G. Wright A. T. J. McOreery

9th Secunderabad 5th Mhow 6th Poona 4th Quetta 5th Mhow 9th Secunderabad 9th 9th " 5th Mhow 6th Poona 5th Mhow 4th Quetta 9th Secunderabad 4th Quetta 4th " 9th Secunderabad Burma 9th Secunderabad 8th Lucknow 5th Mhow 5th " 6th Poona 5th Mhow

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LIST OF TOUR-EXPIRED OFFICERS OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS SERVING IN INDIA, DETAILED TO EMBARK FOR ENGLAND IN THE SEVERAL TRANSPORTS TO WHICH THEV HAVE BEEN ALLOTTED DURING THE TROOPING SEASON, 1910-11.

Transport and date of sailing Rank and name Division or

Brigade Remarks

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1st Transport"Rewa," ( October 6, 1910, J

l from Bombay

2nd Transport" Don-) gola," October 20, 1910, from BOmbay.) (Leaves Aden, Octo­ber 25, 1910)

3rd Transport" Plassy" { (Oot Ship), Novem­ber 3, 1910, from Bombay

4t.h Transport"Rewa,"{· December 2, 1910, from Karachi

5th Transport "Don-l gola," December 17, 1910, from Karachi

6thTransport"Plassy" ( (Oot Ship), January 1 5, 1911, from Bom­bay

7thTransport"Rewa," r February 2, 1911, 1 from Karachi

8th 'fransport "Don­gola," February 22, I 1911, from BombaY'

l (Leaves Aden, Feb­ruary 27, 1911)

9thTransport"PlassY"{ (Oot Ship), March 10,1911, from Bom­bay

10th Transport ( " Rewa "March 31 i 1911, f;om Karachi l

Lieut.-Ool. G. Oree 9th (Secundera- In medical charge. bad)

Oapt. R. J. Oahill " E. J. H. Luxmoore

Major F. J. O. Heffernan, F.R.O.ST

Oapt. S. O. Bowle E. G. R. Lithgow

Lieut.-Ool. T. B. Winter Oapt. G. A. Kempthorne

O. H. Tnrner

7th' (Meer;;t) ..

8th (Lucknow)

6th (Poona) .. Aden ..

7th (Meerut) .. 3rd (Lahore) .. 2nd (Rawal-

pindi) K. A. C. Doig 7th (Meerut) ..

" J. P. Lynch "" Lieut.-Ool. W. E. Berry- 8th (Lucknow)

man Capt. W. F. ElIis

H. T. Wilson

" L. V. Thurston Lieut.-Ool. A. E. Morris Oapt. A. B. Smallman ..

J. E. Powell " A. W. Gater

Major H. A. Hinge

Oapt. R. K. White E. B. Booth W. G. Maydon

Lieut.-Ool. J. Meek Oapt. G. H. J. Brown ..

M. O. Wetherell.. " G.Ormrod

Major O. A. Stone

Oapt. J. H. Oampbell .. G. B. F. Ohurchill

" O. W. O'Brien Bt. Lieut.-Ool. O. R. A.

Julian, O.M.G. Oapt. N. Low

W. S. Nealor J. E. Hoar

Oapt. O. G. Thomson A. A. Meaden R. H. L. Oordner

3rd (Lahore) .. 2nd (Rawal.

pindi) 1st (Peshawar) 5th (Mhow) .. 4th (Quetta) .. 7th (Meerut) .. 3rd (Lahore) .. 9th (Secundera-

bad) 8th (LucknoV\") 5th (Mhow) .. 9th (Secundera-

bad) 4th (Quetta) ., 7th (Meerut) ..

9~h (Sec;;ndera-bad)

8th (Lucknow) Burma Aden .. 3rd (Lahore) ..

9th (Secnndera-bad)

Burma 9th (Secundera-

bad) 3rd (Lahore) .. 5th (Mhow) ., 2nd (Rawal-

pindi)

Doing duty.

In medical charge.

Doing duty.

In medical charge. Doing duty.

In ~edic~l charge.

Doing duty.

In ~edic~l charge. Doing duty.

In ~edic~i charge.

Doing duty.

In medical charge. Doing duty.

In ~edic~l charge.

Doing duty.

In ~edic;:l charge.

Doing duty.

In medical charge. Doing duty.

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The following additional tour· expired officers have been omitted from the above list ;-

Lieutenant-Colonel G. F. Gubbin,* Lieutenant-Colonel L. W. Swabey (on leave ex-India pending retirement), Major A. H. Waring,* Captain P. Dwyer,* and Oaptain H. O. M. Beadnell."

NOTES FROM ALDERSHOT.-Serjeant·Major Roberts writes; "The following items will interest many who have served at the Connaught Hospital ;-.

"Oaptains G. A. K. H. Reed, G. S. Wallace, and P. G. Easton have recently arrived from the Royal Army Medical Oollege for duty, Lieutenant W. B. Rennie has proceeded to Deepcut in relief of Lieutenant J. Startin, who is under orders for abroad.

" Quartermaster and Honorary Oaptain F. W. Hall, R.A.M.O., will shortly proceed to South Africa for duty, on being relieved by Quartermaster and Honorary Captain R. R. Oowan from Shorncliffe.

"Miss J. Oonnell, Staff Nurse, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, has arrived here for duty.

"Serjeant-Major G. H. Roberts arrived here from Woolwich on August 5, for duty, in relief of Serjeant-Major F. E. Oollard, who proceeds to Malta for duty.

"Serjeant-Major T. McColgin has been placed under orders to proceed to Mauritius for duty; he has been relieved by Serjeant-Major Bollen, from Lichfield.

" Serjeant-Major Tod from Netley has arrived at Aldershot for duty as a successor to Serjeant-Major E. W. Newland, Clerk to Principal Medical Officer, Aldershot Oommand.

" Serj eant-Maj or Roberts passed in" Administration, Organization, and Equipment" at the last examination.

" The following have been warned to proceed abroad at an early date; 12518 Oorporal H. Gale, to Egypt; 17464 Oorporal N. J. Emery, to Gibraltar; 15738 Oorporal H. Brough, to Tientsin; 2144 Private H. Tasker, to Tientsin; 1383 Private O. Licence, to Singapore; 1519 Private W. J. Price, to South Africa; 4547 Private G. A. Lynn, to Egypt.

,. Major-General S. H. Lomax, commanding 1st Division, made his first inspection of No. 2 Oompany, Royal Army Medical Oorps, on Angust 30, and expressed satisfac­tion at their smart appearance. After visiting the hospital, he exclaimed, 'What a .charming hospital,' a remark well deserved.

FAREWELL OONCERT TO OLD OOMRADES.

" On Tuesday evening the Serjeants' Mess was filled to overflowing on the occasion of a farewell concert to Staff-Serjeants Forman and O'Oonnor, who were retiring from the service on pension. Serjeant-Major E. Newland presided over the proceedings, and he was supported on either side by a large number of officers, including Lieutenant· Oolonel E. M. Wilson, O.B., O.M.G., D.S.O. Of the programme there can be only one thing said-it was excellent, and was only equalled by the completeness of the arrange­ments made by an able committee, under Serjeant Muirhead. From eight o'clock till midnight the concert progressed with an un flagging interest, and the company thoroughly enjoyed the proceedings. The toast list was short, and besides that of 'The King' there was only one other submitted, that of 'The Guests of the evening,' given by the Ohairman in brief but hearty terms. He had to apologise for the absence of Staff-Serjeant Forman, who was unavoidably prevented from attending the concert. They all knew, said the Ohairman, the object of the gathering, and Staff-Serjeant O'Oonnor was so well known that he did not need introduction. Both non-commissioned officers were old and popular members of the mess, and were great supporters in every· thing the' corps undertook. He was sure they would be missed by everyone. Before

. asking them to drink to the toast, he had a pleasant duty to perform, and that was to present to Staff-Serjeant O'Oonnor a silver mounted salad bowl on behalf of the mem­bers of the mess, in token of the esteem in which he was held by his comrades.

"The .. toast was received with musical honours, and Staff·Serjeant O'Oonnor suitably replied.

"The concert then proceeded, Bandsman Large doing excellent service at the . piano. Serjeant Dixon was the first to start the programme, and he was loudly applauded for his song, , Rose of my Life.' He received a similar ovation after singing 'Thora,: for which he received a most deserving encore. Serjeant-Major Oollard sang 'Killarney' and' Tom Bowling,' and Serjeant Muirhead sang' Asleep on the Deep' and 'The Wolf,' in very good style. Oorporal Oairns, who was suitably' got up' for

• On leave from India to revert to home Establishment on expiration of leave.

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the occasion, sang' Don't take me Home,' the chorus of which was taken' np with gusto., Later he sang' The Little Pub,' and for this he was again encored, cracking some 'chestnuts,' which, however, went down well. Serjeant Sims sang , The Dear Old Home,' and' Farmer Giles,' and Quartermaster-Serjeant Taylor rendered' Asthore.' and 'Marguerite' very sweetly, receiving enthusiastic applause. Corporal Stafford and Mr. Bert ~tyles were the star comics of the evening, and both were repeatedly encored. The former gave' Dinkey Doo,' 'Can London do without Me? ' and' Come and have a Drink with Me,' and he also appeared with two' others' as Stafford and Co. in a somewhat impromptu sketch, entitled the' Adventures of Crippen . .' While this was in progress the company were bursting with laughter. Mr. Styles fell in a 'Cyder' Sea, and the company thoroughly enjoyed' pulling' him out. He also gave several other contributions. Captain Cotterill sang' Flight of Ages,' and for an encore gave' Down the Vale,' and Quartermaster-Serjeant Owen and the Chairman were among many others who obliged. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was brought to a close with 'the , National Anthem.' '

"No. 2 Company have now finished their cricket programme for the season, and although they were considerably handicapped by several changes in the team, caused by service conditions, they met with a fair amount of success. Appended are some of the averages :-

BATTING. No. of Most in Times

Name Inns. an Inns. not out Total Average CorpI. Emery .. 10 55* 2 154 19'25

" Tollafield 4 23" 1 46 15'33

Lance·CorpI. Staff 7 40 0 99 14'14 Pte. Griffiths .. 13 17 1 71 5.46

Price 12 23 1 53 4'81 C~'rpI. Fish 4 10 0 19 4.75 Pte. Walkley 13 30 0 86 6'61

" Gardiner 13 19 1 56 4'30

BOWLING. Name Wickets -Runs' Average

Pte. Gardiner 8 ,1,2 5'25 Sgt. Avery .. 12 79 6'58 Sgt.-Maj. Roberts .. 5 32 6'40 Sgt. Miller 29 199 6'86 Pte. Ellis .. 24 94 6'71

" Mathias 24 168 7'99

" Walkley 10 160 16'90

Corpl. Emery 7 138 19'71 Tollafield 2 41 20'50

"The season Iclosed with a visit to Eversley Cross, a delightful sylvan retreat in Berkshire, about 10 miles from Aldershot. The team drove there and back, thoroughly enjoying the beautiful surrounding country, the day being an ideal one. Our opponents were successful by a substantial margin, chiefly owing to the efforts of Mr. Hearman, who contributed 44 runs. His performance was, however, marred by several chances that were not accepted. For the losers, Serjeant-Major Roberts took 5 wickets for 32 runs.

" After being most hospitably entertained, all members returned home, thoroughly pleased with their outing.

On September 2, members of tbe Serjeants' Mess were' at home' to members of thQ Corporals' Mess. The meeting took place on the Corps Sports Ground, a most up· to­date enclosure, the day being an ideal one for sport. Games of cricket and tennis were participated in, the Corporals winning the cricket match somewhat easily. Refresh. ments of all kinds were liberally supplied. To the strains of music supplied by the Corps band, many of both sexes indulged in the terpsichorean art until the shades of night appeared, when all wended their way homewards, apparently very pleased.

" A pleasant little function took place on the night of September 5, in the Serjeants' Mess of the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers, the occasion being the departure of Serjeant­Major Collard to Malta. A most excellent programme, both musical and otherwise, was given; in fact, the proceedings were the most diverting one could wish for, the spontaneous humour displayed by the 'dual chairman' being splendid. The company present all agreed that their risible faculties had never been so violently exercised before.

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"The con~inuous hospitality of the President and ·members of the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers' Mess to our Corps was specially evinced on this occasion by their scratching their own arrangements for this function. This goodwill and the apprecia· tion of the Unit for Serjeant-Major Collard was cordially expressed by the Chairman.

"On behalf of the Serjeants and Corporals No. 2 Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, Serjeant.Major Roberts handed to Serjeant.Major Collard a 'serviceable present in the' shape of a shaving outfit. In doing so he made a few complimentary remarks concerning the recipient, to which the latter feelingly responded."

NOTES FROM SIMLA. - Lieutenant·Colonel R. S. F. Henderson, V.H.S., R.A.M.C., Secretary to Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India, writes as follows, dated August 17, 1910:-

"Appointments.-The following officers have been appointed to the command of station hospitals noted :-

" Lieutenant-Colonel G. G. Adams, Colaba. " Lieutenant-Colonel S. C. Philson, Bareilly. "Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Barefoot, Ranikhet. " Colonel W. G. Macpherson (riot yet joined) will be appointed Principal Medical

Officer, 4th (Quetta) Division, vice Colonel D. O'Sullivan retired, Senior Medical Officer on the spot officiating.

"Colonel M. W. Kerin, Principal Medical Officer, Bareilly, Garhwal, and Dhera D~n Brigades, appointed to officiate as Principal Medical Officer, 7th (Meerut) Division, vice Colonel F. B. Maclean on leave, Senior Medical Officer on the spot officiating as Principal Medical Officer, Bareilly, Garhwal and Dhera Dun Brigades, vice Colonel M. W. Kerin.

"Reti1·mnents.-Colonel D. O'Sullivan, Principal Medical Officer 4th (Quetta) Division, retired from the Service, with effect from August 8, 1910.

NOTES FROM WOOLWICH.-Serjeant-Major Green writes under date Septem­ber 21: "Our Annual Company Sports were held on August 8, in the grounds of the Royal Herbert Hospital, and were a success from all points of view.: The weather could not have been more favourable than i~ turned out. The entries riumbered 294, which shows the keenness displayed by the companies. The result was that the events were very well contested. The prize list was most generously subscribed to by the officers, and this was supplemented with funds from our Recreation Club, so that we were able to have a fine show of prizes for competition. Preliminary heats had been run off previously. 'I'he finals were commenced at 11 a.m., and except for an interval of an hour from 12 to 1 p,m., the programme was kept in continual swing up to 7.30 p.m. ~he list of events and winners were as follows :-

1 mile flat race: 1st, Pte. G. Harding (inkstand, presented by Lieut.-Col. Irwin) ; 2nd, Pte. Warner (clock with elephant stand); 3rd, Pte. Roe (hall set of brushes).

Half-mile flat race: 1st, Pte. G. Harding (carriage clock, presented by Major Jones) ; 2nd, Pte. Warner (case of razors); 3rd, Pte. Henry (safety razor complete).

Quarter.mile flat race: 1st, Pte. Graves (gilt clock, R.A.I\1.C., Territorials); 2nd, Pte. Spicer (set of hair-brushes, R.A.M.C., Territorials); 3rd, Pte. Henry (inkstand).

220 yards flat race: 1st, Pte. Harding (dressing case, presented by Capt. J. M. M. Crawford); 2nd, Pte. Snow (field glasses); 3rd, Pte. Warner (silver pencil case). "·WlElO yards fiat race: 1st, Pte. Brunton (dressing case); 2nd, Pte. Leonard (clock); 3rd, Pte. Henry (silver pencil case).

Relay Race: 1st team, Ptes. Harding, Eaton, and Leonard (razor in case each). Boot Race: 1st, Corpl. Sparks (calendar block). Three legged race: 1st, Ptes. Hor~ and Stowe (walking stick each) ; 2nd, Ptes. Harding

and Passingham (walking stick each). Throwing cricket· ball : 1st, Sergt. Dell (clock with elephant stand); 2nd, Pte.

Steedman (cigarette case). High jump: 1st (height, 4ft. 8in.), Pte. Pettitt (shaving mirror and set); 2nd

(height, 4ft. 7in.), Pte. Whitbread (razor in case). Long jump: 1st, .P~e. Walsh (cigarette holder in case); 2nd, P~e. Eaton (tobacco

pouch). Putting the shot: 1st, CorpI. Campion (hall set of brushes); 2nd, Pte. Kirby

(clock). . Potato race: 1st, Pte. Whit bread (gilt clock); 2nd, Pte. Eaton (cigarette case);

3rd, Pte. Warner (tobacco pouch). . Kicking the football: 1st, Pte. Horsnell (inkstand); 2nd, Pte. Garvey (shaving set).

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Slow cycle race: 1st, Pte. T. Harding (bicycle lamp) ; 2nd, Sergt. Ellis~(inkstand). Soda and ;bun race: 1st, Pte. Andrews (cigarette case) ; 2nd, Pte. Warner (fountain

pen). Egg-and.spoon costume race: 1st"Pte. Kirby (case of razors); 2nd, Pte. Welch

(set of~ hair brushes). ~ , Sack. race: 1St, Pte: Sims (safety razor).

Bucket 'of water race: 1st, Pte. Dorman (fountain pen). Veterans' race: 1st, Pte. Billington (gilt clock); 2nd, Pte. Snow (barometer);

3rd, OorpI. Oampion (writing desk). Prize ring : 1st, Pte. Kerby (writing desk). Oaddy fighting; 1st, Ptes. Whit bread and Brunton (fountain pen each). Mop fighting: 1st, Ptes. Brunton and Whit bread (walking stick each) ; 2nd, P,tes.

Reidand Thomas (walking stick each). ~ Tug-of-war: No. 1 Barrack Room Winriers.:..-Ptes. Whitbread, Welch, Horsnell.

Grimley, Emery, Priest, Reid, and Burlinson (four cigarette cases and four pipes in cases).

Oonsolation race: 1st, Pte. Rodber (cigarette holder in case); 2nd" Sergt. Thomson (photo frame).

Ladies' thread-and-needle race: 1st, Mrs. Hunt (Ohinese glove box, presented by Oapt. Douglas, V.O., D.S.O.); 2nd, Mrs, Wootten (vanity bag); 3rd, Mrs. Steele.

, Ladies' egg-and-spoon race: 1st, Mrs. Hunt (work basket); 2nd, Mrs. Amold; 3rd, Mrs. Godman. '

Girls' Race: .1st, Janet McClay; 2nd, Winnie Green; 3rd. Dolly Amold. Girls' thread-and-needlerace: 1st, Mona Godman; 2nd, Winnie Green; 3rd, Dora

Godman. Boys' Race: 1st, Alec Clark; 2nd,; Alan Part on ; 3rd, Fred Smith. "The Royal Artillery Band, about fifty strong, discoursed the following excellent

programme in the afternoon to the delight of all present :--

1. March .. 2. Overture 3. Serenade 4. Selection 5. Valse 6. Polonaise 7. Selection 8. Finale ..

" A Bunch of Roses" " Light Oavalry "

"0 Sole Mio" " The Arcadians "

" Septembre " "lYIasken"

" A Life ou the Ocean" " Nigger's Birthday" GOD SAVE THE KING.

Chapi. Suppe.

Di Capna. lrIonckton-Talbot.

.. Godin.

.• F'aust. Binding.

.. Lincke.

" The members of the Serjeants' Mess were 'At home,' and entertained some 150 guests, whilst the rank and file also had tea prepared for their friends, and entertaiDed about a similar number.

"Oonsiderable amusement was caused during ~the afternoon by our comic men, Privates Welch, Kerby,, and Brunton, whose 'get-ups' were quite original. and their antics equally so. Screams of laughter were evinced during the soda and bun. sack, bucket of water. and boot races, also the cuddy and mop fighting (no quarter was gIven .. in the last two). The prize ring event was well manceuvred betwe()n Privateq Brunton and Kerby, who knocked out about twenty other competitors between them, and then gave a good display in the final, Private Kerby eventually :winning. '

"Among -those present were: Lieutenant-Oolonel J. M. Irwin ,(Acting A.lU.O.) and Mrs. Irwin, LieutenantOolonel ~. B. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, Ljeutenant~ Oolonel O. T. Blackwell, Major' T. McDermott,Major T. P. Jones (Oommanding Oompanies) and Mrs. Jones, Major R. H. Fuhr, D.S.O., and Mrs. Fuhr, Major Cowen,Oaptain H. E. M. Douglas, V.O., D.S.O., Oaptain H. A. Bransbury,Oaptain A. J. Williamson, Oaptain N. E. Dnnkerton, Lieutenant and Mrs. James, Lieuten!tnt S. McK. Saunders; Lieutenant 'K. Comyn, Lieutenant and Quartermaster and Mrs. Clark.

"H Major, Jones, Lieutenant Saunders, Serjeant-Major Green,and Serjeant Kilott acted as judges and starters.

"The Oommittee were as follows: President,'Major T. P. Jones; Mempers; Captain T. E. Harty, Serjeant-Major R. H. Green, Serjeants Dell, Knott, Thompsoll; Corporals'Oampion, Gurnsey, and Blong; Privates' Breeds, Oairns, Oroker, Eaton. 'Marshall, Walsh, and Whitbread.

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"The prizes were kindly distributed at the close of the sports by Mrs. Irwin, assisted by Mrs. Jones, the recipients coming in for an ovation of <clapping and cheering.

"AT HOME. "Mrs. Jones was ; at home' to the wives of the W.O.'s, N.O.O.'s, and men

on August 25, in ideal weather, at Herbert House, the residence of Major T. P. Jones, the Registrar.

"An excellent tea was provided in a large marquee pitched at one end of the lawn. Strewn about the remainder of the lawn were garden chairs, seats, &c., and in one corner was an improvised stage, and with plenty of bunting about, the grounds presented quite a picturesgue appearance ..

" Following tea there was a vocal entertainment, which was much appreciated,and then an open· air sketch, ' The Brown Paper Parcel,' in which Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Bray acted their parts as the respective Misses Brown in excellent style, and to the very evident amusement of those present.

"After the sketch there was a jumble auction, which caused great fun and an almost continuous stream of merriment. Major Bray excelled in the part of auctioneer in describing the merits or demerits of the articles to be sold. The bidding, though a little slow at the commencement, and accompanied by smiles, soon took a turn the other way about, and became very brisk towards the end and accompanied by boisterous laughter.

"Many were the thanks of the guests for an exceedingly sociable, novel, and enjoy­able entertainment, towards ·the success of which a lot of time and trouble' must have been devoted by Mrs. J ones. "

PROMOTIONS. 11417 Serjeant A. Bush, August 19, 1910, to be Staff-Serjeant (special under para.

351, K.R); 8532 Serjeant H. G. Oollins, August 30,1910, to be Staff-Serjeant (special under para. 351, K.R); 11403 Serjeant R E. Wagstaffe, September 5, 1910, to be Staff· Serjeant (special under para. 351, K. R)

DISCHARGES.-7232 Quartermaster-Serjeant E. Hunt, August 31, 1910, .to pension; 9703 Staff-Serjeant W. B. Heponstall, August 31, 1910, medically unfit; 8523 Staff, Serjeant S. Gregg, August 20, 1910, termination of second period; 8516 Serjeant G. S. Harrington, August 20, 1910, termination of second period; 8534 Serjeant W. James, August 29, 1910, termination of second period; 8540 Staff-Serjeant F. O. E. Godbolt, September 4, 1910, termination of second period; 16196 Oorporal A. A. Tornley, September 13, 1910, medically unfit; 17280 Oorporal A. Lindford, September 13, 1910, medically unfit; 9451 Private A. M. Offisar, August 31, 1910, medically unfit; 19258 Private R Brown, July 31, 1910, on payment of £25; 12558 Private O. Price, Septem­ber 4, 1910, medically unfit; 4490 Private W. Fitzpatrick, September 10, 1910, medically unfit; 8543 Private G. Thorogood, September 5, 191O,termination of second period; 11994 Corporal W. Myatt, September 9, 1910, termination of first period.. '

TRANSFERS TO ARMY RESERVE.--17835 Private W. Bates, August 11, 1910; 17842 Private E.. Ainsworth, August 12, 1910; 17866 Private P. J. Burns, August 14, 1910; 17869 Private W. Pulling, August 18, 1910; 17853 Private W. Douglas, August 15, 1910; 17863 Private E. Whitehead, August 19, 1910; 17871 Private H. Halstead, August 21,1910; 17879 Private J. Stewart, August 27,1910; 17883 PrivateA. Highman, August 25, 1910; 17888 Lance·Corporal M. Scott, August 25, 1910; 1188 Private M. Doyle, August 25, 1910; 1554 Private R E. Goldsbrough, August 27, 1910; 17905 Private E. Cornell, September 2,1910; .17917 Private A. MacLeod, September 3, 1910; 17900 Private E. J. Loasby, September 3, 1910; 17907 Private J. E. Hobson, September 4, 1910.

TRANSFERS FROM OTHER CORPs.-5075 Private F. Jones, August 11, 1910, from Army Service Corps; 5076 Private F. H. Phillips, August 15, 1910, from Army Service Oorps. ,

'fRANSFERS TO OTHER OORPs.-10831 Serjeant H. W. G. Gregory, August 11, 1910, to Territorial Force; 15955 Serjeant H. G. Miller"August 17, 1910, to Colonial employ; 4559 Private B. E. Barker, September I, 1910, to 8th Hussars,

.To l,\'falta, per H.T. " Soudan," September 6, 1910: 8366 Serjeant-MajorF. E. Oollard,

EMBARKATIONS FOR ABROAD. 18335 Lance-Corporal H. J. Woolway, 10727 Private H. Dickinson, 1405 Private J. 'l;'ipping, 2117 Private L. H. Ives, 1914 Private O. Dugmore, 1920 Private E. E. Ford, 1700 Private E. Waterfield, 18049 Private O. G. Bloomfield, 1668 Private G. H. F. Drew, 1790 Private F. R Wilkes, 4053 Private G. Newman, 17401 Private H. J. Wright.

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To Egypt, per H.T. "Soudan," September 6, 1910: 186340 Serjeant F. H. Galton, 17736 Corporal J. D. Keeble, 12516 Corporal H. Gale, 18458 Private C. H. Rhodes, 1682 Private H. L. Emery, 1598 Private E. E. Bryant, 14040 Private G. Johnson, 1102 Private J. G. Hake, 1M3 Private F. H. Mattock, 1622 Private M. D. Yearn, 1757 Private H. J. Marshall, 1072 Private H. A. French, 14026 Private A. G. Pike, 1216 Private J. D1!-nne.

To Gibraltar, per H.T. " Soudan," September 6,1910: 17464 Corporal M. J;' Emery, 1663 Private H. C. Fnrniss, 1988 Private H. Rhodes; 17539 Private A. Watkins, 1670 Private A. C. Farley. .

To Singapore, per H.M.T. "Rohilla," September 9,1910: 8111 Serjeant-Major W. E. Eate, 11082 Staff-Serjeant J. Fraser, 18569 Corporal C. Colbert, 18433 Corporal J. A. Shaw, 18157 Lance-Corporal A. Pruden, 18509 Lance-Corporal J. McFarland, 1099 Private A. Walton, 1364 Private W. E. Glanville, 1368 Private A. Bunker, 2226 Private F. J. Chatting, 1483 Private C. Licence. .

To Tientsin, per H.M.T. "Rohilla," September 9, 1910: 11141 Quartermaster-Serjeant T. E. Coggon, 15738 Corporal H. Brough, 19385 Private H. Johnson, 2232 Private W. S. A. Cooke, 1527 Private S. E. Way, 2144 Private H. Tasker.

To Ceylon, per H.M.T. "Rohilla," September 9, 1910: 17696 Corporal S. Collins, 17977 Corporal D. Davis, 17826 Private T. Malone, 2003 Private E. R. Fullbrook, 1304 Private C. F. Rowe, 1970 Private W. J. G. Brunt, 1135 Private E. McGill.

To Hong-Kong, per H.M.T. "Rohilla," September 9, 1910: 12259 Serjeant J. Worswick, 17759 Serjeant J. Black, 18122 Lance-Serjeant J. A. Kirby, 17497 Corporal F. Genge, 16259 Corporal W. Thomson, 1798 Private R. R. Gilbert, 1584 Private W. E .. Phillips, 1583 Private S. G. Elston, 1141 Private H. A. Dyson, 1751'Private F. H: Plaum, 1652 Private S. Hare, 1475 Private W. J. Bg,mford, 1630 Private E. Riley, 1375 Private H. Shipton, 1569 Private G. L. Farmer, 18832 Private G. Heard.

DISEMBARKATIONS FROM ABROAD. From Mauritius' (invalided), per ss. "Comrie Castle," August 20, 1910: 12053

Serjeant W. Ross. . From Gibraltar, per H.M.S. "Formidable," August 13, 1910: 17280 Corporal A.

Lindford, .16196 Corporal A .. A. Tomley, 18733 Private A. McKenzie, 18656. Private H. G. Maywood. .

DEATHS. 16822 SerjeantH. W. Whipp, August 30, 1910, at Parkhurat, Isle of Wight.

THE FOLLOWING N.C.O.'s AND MEN HAVE QUALIFIED FOR PROMOTION IN THE VARIOUS CORPS EXAMINATIONS.

For Quartermaster-Serjeant.-10089 Staff-Serjeant S. C. R. Chester. For Staff-Serjeant.-12441 Serjeant L. Hubbard, 9578 Serjeant W. Dawson, 15591

J.Harris. For Serjeant.-10336 Lauce-Serjeant F. J. Howell, 12756 CorporalF. H. Jones,

12411 Corporal A. A. Sims, 12651 Corporal R. H. Bennett, 19322 Corporal H. Elliott 17926 Corporal J. F. Winter, 17987 Corporal A. Betts, 17541 Corporal P. McConn.

For Corporal.--18600 Private A. Grimsdall, 153 Private G. T. Richardson, 12432 A. Ward, 19517 Private R. G. Harrison, 2007 Private A. F. Morrell, 19023 Private A. Tarbet, 16155 Private G. Clarke, 19757 Private V. Rickard, 144 Private S. W. Wood, 10044 Private C. W. Hickman, 12627 Private H. Borland, 140437 Private G. Sadler, 19827 Private J. W. Baxter, 19913 Private T. S. Roberts.

Mr. M. Sloper, late 9224 Serjeant, Royal Army Medical Corps,· who was employed in the Medical Department of Northern Nigeria, was accidentally drowned on August 6, very near Burutu in Southern Nigeria.

Serjeant E .. A .. Lane's appointment with the Medical Department of Northern Nigeria has been extended for a further tour.

SPECIAL RESERVE. OF OFFICERS. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are confirmed in that rank: Alexander C. McKillop, M.B.; John Inkster, M.B .. ; Gordon R. Ward; Aston R. Dale: Mark Anthony; Ronald .. Mackinnon, M.B.; Stephen Gordon; George E. Shand, M.B.; Sidney J. Stewart, M.D.; George B. McCaul, M.D.; George F. Randall; Edward T. Holland. .. .

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No. 18 Field Ambt.lance. -The name of Lieutenant Wilson H. P. Hey is as now described, and not as stated in the Gazette of July 8, 1910.

The name of Lieutenant Sidney J. Steward, M.D., is as now described, and not as stated in the Gazette of August 19, 1910.

TERRITORIAL FORCE. YEOMANRY.

Buckinghamshire (Royal Bttcks H2tBsars).-Surgeon-Oaptain Leonard A. Bidwell to be Surgeou-Major, dated September 20, 1909. .

Edward Frederick Lawson to be Second Lieutenant, dated July 1, 1910.

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY.

Tynemouth.--Surgeon-Major Hugh R. Bramwell, M.B., whose resignation was announced in the London Gazette of July 5, 1910, is granted permission to retain his rank, aud to wear the prescribed uniform, dated September 14, 1910.

INFANTRY.

4th (Denbighshire) Battalion, The Royal Welsh Fusiliers.-Surgeon-Oaptain Richard Drinkwater resigns his commission, dated August 17, 1910.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS.

North Midland Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance.-Major Thomas Thompson to be Lieutenant-Oolonel, dated April 1, 1910.

2nd South Midland Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance.-·Oaptain Oharles J. Deyns to be Major, dated February 23, 1910.

3rd Welsh Field Ambulance.-Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Joseph O. Higman to be Transport Officer, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated June 10, 1910.

5th Northern General Hospital.-Oaptain Leonard E. Ellis, M.D., resigns his commission, dated August 17, 1910.

2nd London Sanitary Company.-Oaptain WaIter F. Oorfield resigns his commission, dated August 24, 1910.

1st London (City of London) Field Ambulance.-Eardley Lancelot Holland,\M.D., F.R.O.S., to be Lieutenant, dated July 22,1910. . . "

3rd East Anglian Field Ambulance.-Alexander Graham, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated July 7. 1910. '.

3rd North Midland Field Ambulance.-Martin Hallam to be Lieutenant, dated July 26, 1910.

3rd Welsh Field Ambnlanre.-William John Ackland to be Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated Jnne 10, 1910.

O(ficers attached to Units other than Medical Units.

Lieutenant-Oolonel Philip P. Whitcombe, M.B., resigns his commission, and. is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, .dated August 17; 1910.

Lientenant Howard Henry, M.D., to be Oaptain, dated July 21, 1910. Captain James Wilson, M.B., to be Major. dated August 3, 1910. Lieutenant Thomas H. Livingstone, M.D., F.R.O.S. (Edin.), to be Oaptain,

dated June 20, 1910. Major Charles J. Marsh resigns his commission, and is granted permission to retain

his rank and to wear the. prescribed uniform, dated September .14, 1910. Oaptain Philip J. Le Riche resigns his commission, dated September 14, 1910. Lieutenant Arthur N. Haig, M.B., resigns his commission, dated September 14,

;1910.· . Hugh Selwyn Gaskell, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated July 12, 1910. Percival Thomas Rutherford to be Lieutenant, dated July 19, 1910. Henry Edward Sutherland Richards, .M.D., to be Lieutenant, dated June 15, 1910. Charles Holt Oaldicott, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated July 22, 1910.

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TERRITORIAL FORCE RESERYE. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

Captain Thomas Mahon Morton, from the List of Officers attached to Units other than Medical Units, to be Captain, with precedence as in the Territorial Force, dated September 3, 1910.

WAR OFFICE, September 2, 1910.

The King has been graciously pleased to confer the Territorial Decoration upon the undermentioned Officers of the Territorial Force who have been duly recommended for the same under the terms of the Royal Warrant, dated August 17, 1908.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Major Henry Christopher Lamport, M.B., attached to the 2nd West Lancashire

Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Major William Alfred Dingle, M.D., attached to the 1st London Divisional

Engineers. Royal Engineers. Major John Ritchie, M.B., attached to the 8th (Argyllshire) Battalion (Princess

Louise's) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERYICE. Po stings and Transjers.-Matrons: Miss A. B. Smith, RRC., to Colchester, from

South Africa; Miss A. S. Bond, R.R C .. to Egypt, from Colchester. Sisters: Miss M. Smith; to Potchefstroom, South Africa, from Wynberg; Miss L. M. Moor, to Wyn berg, from Potchefstroom; Miss E. M. Lyde, to Egypt, from Tidworth, Mis8 M. E. M. Grierson, to Egypt, from London. Staff Nurses: Miss J. Connell, to Connaught' Hospital, Aldershot, from Netley; Mis~ M. L. Kaberry, to Cosham, from Egypt; M. B. Jackson, to Netley, on appointment; Miss D. C. Isaacson, to Tidworth, on appointment.

ROYAL ARMY MEDIOAL OOLLEGE. LIST OF CAPTAINS WHO HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO JOIN'THE NEXT SENIOR COURSE

AT THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE ON OCTOBER 31, 1910. Oaptains.-F. J. Brakenridge, R. B. Black, J. H. Brunskill, A. J. Hull, P. David­

son, D.S.O., R L. V. Foster, S. M. W. Meadows, D. S. Skelton. J. G. Bell, A. E. B. Wood, J. C. G. Carmichael, R H. Bridges, J. A. W. Webster, F. C. Lambert, J. B. Meldon, R. C. Wilmot, H. B. Kelly, E. M. Pennefather, B. H. V. Dunbar. D. G. Carmichael, J. M. M. Crawford, C. Bramhall, H. T. Stack, B. G. Patch, A. C. H. Gray,' T. S. Dudding, R.H. MacNicol, H. H. J. Fawcett, S. L. Pallant, C. R.Sylvester­Bradley, S. E. Lewis, S. J. Hanafin, J. D. Richmond, E. M. Glanville, W. M. Mac­Dowall, T. J. Wright, F. J. Turner, E. C. Whitehead, R. B. Hole, W. Wiley, H. Harding, M. F. Grant, M. D. Ahern, H. C. Winckworth, R. J. B. Buchanan, H. H. A. Emerson, A. M. Rose, P. Farrant, C. J. Wyatt,'M. G. Dill.

EXAMINATIONS. THE following questions are published for general information :-

,QUARTERMASTER-SERJEANTS. Para. 285, b,. 1., :,' ,

(1) Give the detail forl#ting loaded stretchers. (2) Describe the formation of a dressing-station, its equipment, personnel, and

functions. What points, should be particularly looked to in choosing a site? (3) Describe in detail the encampment of "A" Section Field Ambulance with

diagram, if possible. (4) Give,a diagram showing the plan of pegs for a hospital marquee. (5) Describe fully a Mark ,I stretcher. (6) "Squads in succession from the right-Load." How should No. 1 squad carry

out this command? (7) State as briefly as possible the constitution of a Field Ambulance. (8) Show by means of, a sketch plan, the position of men and section commanders

when in company column marching to a flank in fours. Para. 285, b. 2. , (1) How are rations,f?r the Royal Army Medical Corps of an independent section of a' Field Ambulance obtained?

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(2) (a) What is the order regarding the observation of secrecy to be observed by clerks? (b) What returns will the clerk to officer commanding a hospital be responsible for? .

(3) The wounded having been brought into the tent division of a Field Ambulance camp, name the clerical and other duties that have to be performed.

(4) What are the duties of a serjeant-major in relation to soldiers in arrest? (5) What is the power of a warrant officer with regard to violent mental patients? (6) What is the procedure taken by the steward of a hospital in the event of the

barrack accountant being unable to replace an equal number of clean articles for soiled? (7) What are the duties of the senior warrant officer with regard to the diet sheets

and accounts? (8) What is the general responsibility of a chief cook.in a military hospital with

regard to the kitchen management? . Para. 285, b. 3.

(1) What is the procedure in the case of a greatcoat being lost through carelessness or neglect on the part of a soldier, and how is the article replaced?

(2) How are articles of equipment taken away by a deserter dealt with, and what are the instructions regarding the disposal of surplus arms and accoutrements in the possession of companies?

(3) What are the regulations regarding storage of clothing, for special reserves, for the mobilization of a medical unit?

(4)" (a) How is personal clothing issued to a soldier already in receipt of the quarterly allowance; (b) when is the quarterly allowance withheld?

(5) What are the present regulations regarding the issue of foreign service helmets? (6) (a) State what is done on the promotion of a serjeant to stafl-serjeant,regarding

the change of equipment ; (b) give in detail the arms and equipment of a W.O., stafl-serjeant, and rank and file. .

(7) What is the number of " chests, shoemakers,' tool, complete," allowed for a Field Ambulance and where obtained from? •

(8) Suppose a man outgrows a garment before he becomes. time expired, what steps should be taken to replace it? Para. 285, b. 4.

(1) Describe how stores from home are unpacked abroad. What observations should be made, and how objections dealt with? .

(2) Enumerate the army forms used when indenting and accounting for medical and surgical stores in a military hospital.

(3) Under what conditions are local purchases of medicines made? (4) What is tbe procedure at the stocktaking of a general medical stores? (5) What is the scale of medical and surgical equipment for a Cavalry Field

Field Ambulance ? (6) What are the instructions as to the care of medical equipment held on charge for

mobilisation purposes? (7) How are losses of surgical stores dealt with? (8) How are reserve supplies of medicines and materials dealt with in a military

hospital? STAFF-SERJEANTS.

Para. 284, b. 1. (1) In the event of the transfer of a man on probation from a unit serving at home

to the Royal Army Medical Corps, state the length of time the man should be on probation and the procedure to be adopted if the probation is (a) satisfactory (b) unsatisfactory.

(2) What documentary procedure is required for the discharge of a recruit under three months service considered medically unfit?

(3) How is the original attestation kept up to date? (4) Explain the terms and conditions of; . (a) extension of service; (b) re-engage­

ment; (c) continuance in the Service beyond twenty-one years. What documents have to be made out iIJ. each case, and what is done with these documents when completed?

(5) A serjeant of the Royal Army Medical Corps of sixteen years' service is dis­charged as medically unfit. (a) What documents are made out for him? (b) What happens to his duplicate .attestation, and what other documents should be attached to it? (c) What documents are made out and gIven to the man himself? . Para. 284. b. 2.

(1) What .gratuity is given to; (a) A European soldier who has enlisted for more than three years with the colours on transfer to the reserve? (b) A soldier discharged medically unfit with twelve months' service? .

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(2) Under what circumstances (not due to misconduct) is corps pay liable to be forfeited?

(3) What charges may be paid from the consolidated stoppage account? (4) How are the accounts (either credit or debit) of a deserter dealt with? (5) What conditions are necessary for a man to be considered as an "efficient

soldier," Class 1, for the purposes of issue ot Service pay in the Royal Army Medical Corps?

SERJEANTS. Para. 283, b. l.

(1) Give the detail for dressing a squad with intervals. (2) How will a company fall in for inspection, and describe the procedure? (3) The diagonal march-give the detail for the command" right incline" given to

a squad which is on the march in line. (4) A company is moving forward in "company column;" it is desired to move

to the right flank in line-give the words of command used. Para. 283. b. 2. .

(1) A stretcher squad having taken post at an ambulance wagon for the purpose of unloading, receives the order" unload wagons." How is this effected?

(2) Give the detail for the" advance" and" retire" with loaded stretchers. (3) Describe in detail the duties of No. 4 bearers when working independently. (4) The squads are advancing with closed stretchers by the right-give the necessary

words of command to move to the ". right flank," to turn abont, and to "lower stretchers."

Para. 283, b. 3. (1) What does" drunkenness on duty" include? If a man is drunk on the line of

march. what does it inclnde? (2) How should a man absent without leave, as follows, be notified in regimental

orders? (1) Absent one to twenty days; (2) absent for twenty-one consecutive days; (3) absent on the last day of the month.

(3) Name the different kinds of courts martial. Name the documents required to be prepared for district court martial.

(4) What is a soldier's position with regard to right to trial by court ;martial?

Para. 283, b. 4. (1) State the procedure for assessing the amount of damages or losses against

troops in barracks. (2) What procedure will.be adopted by guards on dismounting? (3) How often should sentries be relieved and what arrangements should be made

for their bodily welfare. (4) What are the regUlations when a stranger wishes to pass the guard at night

and a countersign is in use?

Para. 283.b. 5. (1) On the line of march a N.O.O. sees a man fall out, unable to march any further.

What cl.oes he do ? (2) When a regiment or corps is leaving camp, after striking the camp what sanitary

duties would be carried out, and how would you purify the ground found soiled? (3) What is the latrine allowance for 100 men in camp? Give the eize of the trench

or trenches used. (4) What are the steps you would take to keep a field kitchen free from flies?

Para. 283. b. 6. (1) How will fuel and light and cleaning articles be requisitioned and accounted

for? (2) How is the washing of the underclothing of soldiers admitted to hospital arranged

for? What record must be kept in connection with this service? (3) In the event of a case of emergency occurring in a ward, what action will a ward

master take? (4) How does the hospital steward draw perishable and non-perishable artioles of

diet? OORPORALS.

Para. 280. e. l. (1) What are the orders relating to soldiers acting as agents to private firms, &c. (2) How will a soldier who is without head-dress act on an officer passing ? How will a soldier salute when riding a bicycle? .

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(3) How would you instruct the recruits of your section as to the necessity for strict obedience?

Para. 280. e. 2. (1) When may extra guards and picguets be ordered by a commanding officer as a

punishment? (2) If an escape of gas occurs in barracks, what action will be taken? (3) State what action you would take in the case of a man in your barrack room

becoming seriously ill during the night? Para. 280. e. 3.

(1) What are the means of rendering doubtful water safe to drink? (2) In pitching bell tents what points should be attended to? (3) Give some of .the precautions you would take every day if acting sanitary orderly

in a camp. Para. 280. e. 4

(1) Under what circumstances would you summon the orderly medical officer? (2) How is a person dealt with under the law of England (Lunacy Act, 1890) who,

being an attendant on a lunatic patien~, ill-treats or wilfully neglects such patient? (3) What orders will be observed by the serjeant-major or senior N.C.O. of a detach-

ment regarding kits of absentees? .

Para. 280. e. 5. (1) What care will be observed in adjusting the slings of a stretcher? (2) How would you treat a case of gunshot wound of the abdomen on the field? (3) How would you carry off the field a man suffering from a wounded foot?

Para. 280. e. 6. (1) How do you judge an epileptic fit .to be a true one and not a case of malingering?

How would you treat a case of epilepsy? (2) Describe in detail what you would do for a child brought to hospital suffering

with" epistaxis. " (3) How would you give immediate treatment in a crowd to a case of fainting?

Para. 280 e. 7. (1) What are the sources of impurity of air in a surgical ward? (2) What means of exit for foul air exist besides" ventilators" in a ward at home?

What is the usual position of ventilating outlets, and why are they so placed? (3) How would you judge whether the ventilation of a room is being satisfactorily

maintained? .

Para. 280 e. 8. (1) What appliances are used in the giving of chloroform, ether, and eucaine

(hypodermically). Describe them and state how you would ensure their asepticity. (2) What varieties of forceps do you know of? . State what each is used for. (3) Describe briefly the apparatus used for removing fluid from the chest.

UNITED SERVIOE MEDIOAL SOOIETY. THE first meeting of the 1910-11 Session of this Society will be held in the

Royal Army Medical College, Grosvenor Road, on Wednesday, October 12, at 5.30 p.m., when papers will be read by Lieutenant-Colonel R. J. S. Simpson, C.M.G., and M. S. Pembrey, M.D., on " Soldier's Heart."

Membership of the Society is open to all medical officers of the Royal Navy, Army, Indian Medical Service, and Territorial Force. Subscription 5s. per annum. Meetings are held monthly, and a report of the transactions will be published after each meeting. The Secretaries invite contributions from members and others of short papers on naval or military medical subjects, and will be pleased to read papers for any members who are not able to be present at the meetings themselves. The Secretaries will be glad to hear of any local Service Medical Societies. It is proposed to invite these societies to become branches of the United Service Medical Society, the conditions being that the members subscribe to the United Service Medical Society. Abstracts,. or, if necessary, full reports, of the proceedings of such branches will be published in the Transaciions, copies of which will be distributed to all members.

For further particulars apply to the Honorary Secretaries, Fleet-Surgeon J. L. Smith, R.N., Admiralty, Whitehall, S.W., or Major W. S. Harrison, R.A.M.C., Royal Army Medical College, Grosvenor Road, S.W. .

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FREEMA~ONRY.

THE" IN ARDUIS FIDELIS" LODGE, No. 3432 E.C.

At an Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge held at Freemason's Hall, on Thursday, July 21,1910, it was proposed by Bro. Treasurer, and seconded by the W.M. and unanimously carried:-

" That the privileges of a Founder be allowed to all members of the Royal Army Medical Corps, Regular and Territorial, who would have been willing to sign the petition for the formation of the Lodge to the Grand Lodge of England, but who were prevented from doing so either by reason of the shortness of the time or through the fact that they were unaware of the petition for the formation of the' In Arduis Fidelis ' Lodge being presented, on payment of the Founder's fee over and above the .Joining fee. All such members of the Corps must claim this privilege within six months of the passing and confirmation of this resolution. Failing which they can only join the Lodge as as 'Joining Members.' "

This Lodge meets in London on the first Thursday in every month, except the months of July, August, and September, at the Freemason's Hall, Great Queen's Street, Aldwych, W.C.

Founder's Fee 1 1 ° Joining Fee 1 1 ° Annual Subscription 1 1 °

For further particulars apply to the Secretary, Quartermaster·Serjeant C. Rothschild, R.A.M.C.T., 51, Calthorpe Street, Grays Inn Road, W.C.

BIRTHS. PARKER.-At Poona, on August 29, the wife of lVlajor L. E. L. Parker, R.A.M.C.,

of a son (stillborn). OAMERON.-On September 6, at Hillside, High Welwyn, Herts, the wife of the

late Major K. M. Cameron, R.A.M.C., of a daughter. CLARKE.-On September 18,1910, at" Eversley," Salisbury, the wife of Major

T. H. M. Clarke, C.M.G., D.S.O., R.A.M.C., of a daughter.

DEATHS. NICHOLAS.-On August 16, 1910, Major James Hamilton Nicholas, retired, late

Royal Army Medical Corps, aged 54. HE) entered the Service as Surg.eon, Army Medical Department, on July 31, 1880, became Surgeon-Major, Army MedICal Staff, July 31, 1892, and retired on retired pay July 27, 1898.

CARROLL.-On August 27,1910, at Potchefstroom, South Africa, Captain George Carroll, R.A.M.C., aged 35. He entered the Service on April 25, 1900, and was promoted Captain, April 25, 1903 ..

EXCHANGES,&c. The charge for inserting Notices respecting Exchanges in the Royal

Army Medical Oorps is 5/- for not more than five lines, which should be forwarded by Oheque or P.O.O., with the notice, to Messrs. G. STREET and 00., Ltd., 8, Serle Street, London, W.O., not later than the 22nd of the month.

Serjeant, R.A.M.C., in Egypt, wishes to exchange home. Three years to complete tour: Expenses arranged. Apply," Fidelis," R.A.M.C., Military Hospital, Alexandria.

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MANAGER'S NOTICES.

The JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS is published monthly, six months constituting one volume, a volume commencing on 1st July aud 1st' January of each year. '

The Annual Subscription is £1 (which includes postage), and should commence either on 1st July or 1st January; but if a subscriber wishes to commence at any other month he may do so by paying for the odd months between 1st July and 1st January at the rate of 1s. Sd. (one shtlling and eightpence) per copy. (All subscription~ are payable in advance.)

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The Oorps News is also issued separately from the Journal, and can be subscribed for at the rate of2s. (two shillings) per annum, including postage. Subscriptions should commence from 1st July each year; but if intending subscribers wish to com­mence from any other month, they, may do so by paying for the odd months at the rate of 2d. per copy. (All subscriptions are payable in advance.)

Officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps possessing Diplomas in Public Health, &c., are, kindly requested to register their special qualifications at Headquarters. ,Letters of complaint are frequently received from officers stating that their special qualifications have not been ,shown in tlie Distribution List which is pub­lished as a supplement to the Journal in March and September of each year. As, however, the particulars of this list are supplied from official sources, officers are reminded that unless the possession of Diplomas, &c., has been registered at Headquarters, no entry of such qualifications can be recorded in the Distribution List. . .

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,War Office, Whitehall, London, S.W., and reach there not later than the 20th of each month.

It is requested that all Cheques 01' Po'stal Ol'del's fol' Sub sCl'i pt ions to the Joul'nal, COI'PS News, Repl'ints, &:c., be cl'ossed "Holt'&: Co.," and made'payable to the" Hon. ManageI', Joul'nal R.A.M.C.," and not to any individual pel'sonally.

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