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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. <torps 1Rews.

FEBRUARY~ 1913. MEMORANDUM.

T-lieutenant-Colonel Sir William B. Leishman, Kt., M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, is appointed an Honorary Physician to the King, and is granted the brevet rank of Colonel, vice Surgeon"General G. D.Bourke, C.B., who has retired, dated October 15, 1912.

,ARMY MEDICAL SERYICE. Colonel Richard Jennings, M.D., Honorary Surgeon to the King, on completion of

four years' service in his rank is placed on the half-pay list, dated December 31, 1912. Colollel Richard Jennings, M.D., half-pay list, is placed on retired pay, dated

January 2, 1913. Colonel Jennings entered the Service as a Surgeon, Army Medical Department, on

February 5, 1881; became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, l!'ebruary 5, 1893 ; Lieutenant-Colonel,Royal Army Medical Corps, February 5, 1901: Lieutenant-Colonel with increased pay, December 22, 1904: and Colonel, December 31, 1908. His war service is: South African war, 1900-1902. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, from February, 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, November 30, 1900, to March, 1902. Operations in the Transvaal, November 30, 1900, to March, 1902. Despatches, London Gazette, April 16, 1901, and Jnly 29, 1902. Queen's medal with three clasps. Kiug's medal with two clasps. He was appointed Honorary Surgeon to the King, April 1, 1911. .

Colonel Richard W: Ford, D.S.O., on completion of four years' service in his rank, is placed on the half:pay list, dated January 26, 1913.

The under-mentioned Lieutenant-Colonels from the Royal Army Medica.l Corps to be Colonels: Alan E. Tate, vice R. J'ennings, M.D., dated December 31, 1912; Charles E. Faunce, vice R. W. Ford, D.S.O., dated January 26, 1913.

Major George B. Stanistreet, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, to be a Deputy Assistant Director-General at the War Office, vice Lieutenant,ColonelE. Eckersley, M.B., dated January 20, 1913.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Lieutenant-Colonel Horace Cocks, M. B. ,retires on retired pay, dated January 4, 1913. Lieutenant-Colonel Cocks entered the Service as a Surgeon, Medical Staff, January

,30, 1886; became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, January 30, 1898; and Lieutenant·Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps,January 30, 1906.

Lieutenant·Colonel George Wilson, M.B., is placed on retired pay, dated January 6, 1913.

Lieutenant·Colonel Wilson entered the Service as a Surgeon, Army Medical Department, February 2, 1884; became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, February 2, 1896; Lieutenant.Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps, February 2, 1904 ; and Lieutenant-Colonel, with increased pay, October 19, 1909. His war service is: Ashanti Expedition, 1895·6. Star. Operations in Sierra Leone, 1898·9. Karene Expedition, and Protectorate Expedition ; in charge of Medical arrangements. Medal with clasp. South African war, 1900·2. Operations in the Orange Free ·State, February to May, 1900. Operations in, the Transvaal, May and June, 1900. Operations in: the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to November 29, 1900. Operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, November 30, 1900, to May 31, 1902. Operations on the Zululand Frontier of Natal, September and October, 1901. Queen's medal with three clasps. King's medal with two clasps.

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Lieutenant·Colonel Edwin Eckersley, M.B., from supernumerary, is restored to the establishment, vice G. Wilson, M.B., retired, dated January 20, 1913.

The undermentioned Majors to be Lieutenant·Colonels: John D. Ferguson, D.S.O., vice A. E. Tate, dated December 31, 1912; John C. Connor, M.B., vice H. Cocks, dated January 4, 1913; Frederick W. Hardy, M.B., vice C. E. Faunce, dated January 26,1913.

Major Hubert A. Bray is seconded for Service with the Egyptian Army, dated October 15, 1912.

Major Hubert A. Bray, Royal Army Medical Corps, is granted the local rank of Lieu1;enant·Colonel.while employed with the Egyptian Army, dated October 15, 1912.

The under-mentioned Captains to be Majors: Matthias F. Foulds, dated January 9, 1913; George F. Sheehan, Eugene Ryan, and John H. Barbonr, M.B., dated January 29,1913.

Captain Carlisle Kelly, M.D., from the half. pay list, is restored to the establishment, with precedence next below WaIter H. S. Burney, dated January 5, 1913.

Lieutenant Charles C. Jones, M.B., from the seconded list, is restored to the establishment, dated January 1, 1913.

Serjeant-Major Edward John Buckley to be Quartermaster with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated January 4,1913.

HIGHER RATE OF PAY.-Brevet-Colonel C. H. Melville and Lieutenant·Colonel J. B. Wilson have been selected for the higher rate of pay under Article 317 of the Royal Warrant. ,

ARRIYALS HOME FOR DUTY.-Major B. R. Dennis, from Straits Settlements, on December 21; Major A. D. Waring, from Hong Kong, on December 21; Captain J. C. Hart, from N.orth China, on December 21; Major E. B. Steel, Captains A. S. Williams and F. D. G. HoweIl, from India, on December 27, ~ndCaptain T. T. H. Robinson on January 2; Captains A. S. Littlejohns and W. H. Forsyth, from South Africa, on January 1, Major S. G. Butler, on January 11, Major E. A. Bourke and Captain T. W. O. Sexton on January 17; Majors E. W. W. Cochrane, E. McDonnell, and W. L. Bennett, from Bermuda, on January 15; Major W. M. Power, from Jamaica, on January 15.

ARRIYALS HOME ON LEAYE.-Majors H. Simson, H. M. Nicholls and C. R. L. Ronayne; Captains A. C. Elliott, H. S. Dickson, J. A. Renshaw, F. M. Hewson, A. L. Foster, and A. R. Wright.

POSTINGS.-To the Northern Command: Major W. L. Bennett, Captain T. T. H. Robinson. To the Scottish Command: Captain R. H. Nolan. To the London District: Majors E. B. Steel and B. R.Dennis. To the Southern Command: Major A. D. Waring, Captains H. W. Long and W. H. Forsyth. To the Irish Command: Majors S. G. Butler; A. S. Littlejohn and Captain A. S. Williams. To the Western Command: Major E. A. Bourke and Captain F. D. G. Howell. To the Eastern Command: Majors E. McDonnell and W. M. Power, Captains T. W. O. Sexton, J. C. Hart and C. Kelly. To the Dublin District: Lieutenant and Quartermaster E. J. Buckley.

TRANSFERS.-To the Southern Command: Lieutenant-Oolonel S. Macdonald from the London District, Lieutenant-Colonel B. Forde, from the Aldershot Command, and Captain J. H. GurIey from the Eastern Command. To the Eastern Command: Lieutenant-Colonel H. P. 'G. Elkington and Major A. H. MeN. Mitchell, from the Southern Command. Lieutenant-Colonel A. R. Aldridge, C.S.I., from the Aldershot Command, and Captain H. Harding, from the Northern Command.

TRANSFERS TO THE HOME ESTABLISHMENT.-From South Africa, on January 8, Captain A. E. S. Irvine. From India, on February 12, Captain R. H. Nolan.

APPOINTMENTS.-Colonel C. E. l!'aunce, Assistant Director of Medical Services at Woolwich. Lieutenant·Colonel H. P. G. Elkington, charge of the Military Hospital, Shorncliffe. Lieutenant·Colonel A. R. Aldridge, C.S.I., charge of the Medical Division, Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich. Lieutenant· Colonel S. Macdonald, Medical Inspector of Recruits, Southern Command. Lieutenant-Colonel B. Forde, in charge of the Military Hospital, Bulford. Major S. G. Butler, Specialist in operative surgery at the Curragh. Major B. R. Dennis, Recruiting Medical Officer, London Recruiting Area. Captain J. H. Gurley, Specialist in ophthalmology, Netley.

Captain W. F. Tyndale, C.M.G., has been appointed (joint) Edward Jenner, Lecturer in Public Health at the St. George's Hospital Medical School, London.

QUALIFICATIONS.-The undermentioned officers have obtained the degrees, &c., noted against their names; Major J. E. Hodgson, Diploma in Public Health of the




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Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons, England; Major C. D. Myles, Diploma in Tropical Medicine of the University of Liverpool.

ROSTER FOR SERVICE ABROAD.-Captain D. G. Carmichael has exchanged to India with Captain R. H. Nolan.

EMBARKATIONS.-For West Africa: On January 1, Captain J. F'airbairn. For South Africa: On January 8, Captain W. D. C. Kelly. For India: On January 11, Major W. S. Crosthwait, Captain G. E. Cathcart, Lieutenant C. D. K. Seaver; on January 15, Major H. W. K. Read, Captain R. J. Franklin, Lieutenant F. A. Robinson; on January 22, Lieutenant-Colonel E Eckersley, Major A. H. O. Young, Captain F. A. H. Clarke, Lieutenants E. G. S. Cane, and P. M. J. Brett.

The undermentioned officers have embarked for duty on the voyage to South Africa and back: On Transport" Rohilla," January 8, Captain A. E., S. Irvine. On Transport" Soudan," January 14, Major E. Brodribb, Captain T. S. Dudding.

RESULTS OF EXAMINATIONS.-The following results of examinations are notified for general information :-

Passed for promotion to the rank of Major in (b) Captain J. Fairbairn. Passed for promotion to the rank of Captain in (b) Lieutenant L. F. K. Way. CHANGE OF NAlYIE.-Major F. J. Wade-Brown, retired pay, late Royal Army

Medical Corps, has by deed poll dated November 18, 1912, changed his name to Francis Joseph Brown.

Captain Archer Fortescue, Royal Army Medical Corps, has by a deed of declaration, dated January 17, 1913, changed his name tD Archer Irvine-Fortescue.

LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONS IN THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS AT THE OOMPETITION HELD IN LONDON IN JANUARY, 1913, FOR WHICH FORTY-FOUR CANDIDATES ENTERED.

Name

Smith, S. H. Cairns, F. D. Bedingfield, H .. . Davidson, F. 0 .. . O'Oonnell, J. F .. .

Medical school

King's College Hospibal Edinburgh University ..

St. M~'ry's Hospital

'Ball, W. O. W. .• Dublin University

Crocket, J. Sealy, H. N.

Rowe, J ...

Large, S. D.

Beddows, E. C. " Dyas, G. E. ..

Bridges, A. B. H. Thornton, O. V ... Helm, C ...

*Oroker, W. P.

Edinburgh University .. London Hospital

National Univ., Ireland

Royal Ooll. Surgs., Edin.

Birmingham University St. Bartholomew's Hos-

pital St. Thomas's Hospital.. Edinburgh University .. Middresex Hospital

Dublin University

*Brown, A. G. Edinburgh University .. Warburton, P. D. Sheffield University

*Hemphill, R. Dublin University

* J ackson, A. St. Thomas's Hospital..

Qnalifications

M.R.O.S.Eng., L.R.C.P.Lond. M.B., Oh.B. Univ. Edin.

M.B., B.'S. Univ. L~nd., L.S.A. Lond.

B.A., M.B., B.Ch.. B.A.O. Univ. Dublin, L.M.Rot.

M.B., Oh.B. Univ. Edin. B.A.Oantab., M.R.C.S.Eng.,

L.R.C.P.Lond. M.B., B.Ch. B.A.O. Nat. Univ.,

Ireland L.R.O.P.S.Edin., L.F.P.S.

Glasgow, L.D.S.Edin. M.R.O.S.lTIng., L.R.O.P.Lond. B.A.Oantab., M.R.O.S.Eng.,

L.R.O.P.Lond. M.R.O.S.Eng., L.R.O.P.Lond. M.B., B.Oh. Univ. Edin. B.A.Oantab., M.R.O.S.Eng.,

L.R.O.P.Lond. B.A., M,B., B.Oh., B.A.O.

Univ. Dublin, L.M.Rot. M.A., M.B., B.Oh. Univ. Edin. M.R.O.S.Eng., L.R.O.P.Lond. B.A., M.B., B.Oh. B.A.O.

Univ. Dublin B.A.Oxon., M.R.O.S.Eng.,

L.R.O. P.Lond.

Marks

603 593 570 559 554

549

542 540

539

538

528 520

515 510 505

498

490 479 477

476

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WARRANT PFFICEoRS, ~ON-COMMISIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN. PROMOTION.

The following proniotionwill take effect from the date specified ;-

SERJEANT·MAJOR .

~ 99~91_ QI:n~ .. serjt·1 Banks, J. . '1 4.1.13 \ Vice E. J, Buckley to 'H.M .. Conimission. .

DISOHARGES.

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6855 Serjeant Pegg, C, •• i 7.1.13 After 3 months' notice. 9357 Corporal Gough, T. G.

:: I 3.1.13

" " " 19436 "

Worbis, H ... 23.12.12 Free after 12 years. 4731 . Private Bristow, G. W . .. , 16.12.12 Medically unfit. 4585 Duucan, A. T. I 24.11.12 Payment of £18.

12325 Jessop, J. J. "! 21.12.12 Free after 12 years. 10620

" Lovell, E. F. 31.12.12 At own request after 18 years'

service. 6236

" Murdock, E. J. 21.12.12 Payment of £18.

6006 Mobbs, J. G. 6.1.13 Medically unfit.

TRANSFERS :.rO ARMY RESERVE. . 1358 Pte. Bovingdon, R ... 10.11.12 4766 Pte. Edwards, G. A ... 30.12.12

43 "

Harding, A. W. 11.12.12 4753 "

Howell, R. H; .• 30.12.12 4733

" Hill, W. T. .. 9.12.12 77

" Towner, A. E .•• 1.1.13

4736 "

Collins, G. .. 9.12.12 4771 "

Watkins, W. J ... 2.1.13 4742 ." Colliris, J. .. 14.12.12 4767

" Megginson, W. E. 2.1.13

754 Cpi. Russell, H. .. 18.11.12 71 "

Lane, C. H. .. 2.1.13 4811 Pte. Franklin, A. H. 15.12.12 4783

" Buchanan, A. .. 3.1.13

4812 "

Mason, J. .. 1.5.12.12 4768 "

Wright, E. .. 2.1.13 4740

" Tuohey, J. G. .. 10.12.12 4785

" Lancaster, J. .. 5.1.13

49 Cp!.

Boxall, W. .. 17.12.12 75 "

Dell, H. H. .. 5.1.13 17182 Royals, S. .. 19.12.12 84

" Richardsqn, J ... 7.1.13

237 Pte. Flavell, J. E. .. 20.12.12 4787 "

Audus, H. A. L. 3.1.13 4749

" Headdock, C. .. 19.12.12 4780 , . Grady, H. .. 4.1.13

4755 "

Johnson, R. .. 22.12.12 4772 "

Corcoran,.J. .. 2.1.13 4757

" Sargent. J. C. .. 27.12.12 4797

" Bagguley, J. .. 4.1.13

4761 "

Dunn, W. .. 28.12.12 19506 "

Thorn, O. L. .. 8.1.13 4754

" Sanders, H. .. 30.12.12 4775

" Rowe, J. F. .. 3.l.13

4759 "

Peters, R. A. .. 28.12.12 4784 "

O'Brien, W. .. 5.1.13 4751 . " Hart, P. .. 28.12.12 86

" Redfern, W. .. 7.1.13

4764 "

Pritchard, J. A. 29.12.12 4801 "

Jackson, H. .. 11.1.13

TRANSFER FROM OTHER CORPS.

18977\ Serjeant •. i Pickup, O. M. 24.11.12 1 From 001. Govt., N. Nigeria.

5317 Private

,6263

1

I

TRANSFERS TO OTHER OORPS.

I Mountford, T. I Brock, A. 24.6.12 24.6.12

I Roy. Flying Corps (Mty. Wing).

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DISEMBARKATIONS FROM ABROAD.

FROM SOUTH AFRICA,

193961 Corporal •• I Ba.ker, H. 904 Private .. Dunn, J. J.

PER H.T. "SOUDAN," JANUARY 2, 1913.

1118410 1 Lce .• Corpl. 1 Wyeth, F.

FROM TIENTSIN, N. OHINA, PER H.T. "SOUDAN," DECEMBER 21, 1912.

100091 Sjt .• Major I Genese, J. D. 1112890 I Serjeant ., I Gardiner, J. 19119 Lce.·Corpl. Bennett, H. E. 530 Private .. Adams, A, 19472 Private . . Munson, C. E.

FROM TIENTSIN, N. CHINA, PER H.T. "ROHILLA," DECEMBER 21, 1912.

19436 I Corporal .• I Worbis, H.

FROM MALTA, PER H.T. "PLASSY," NOVEMBER 28, 1912. 77 I Private .. 1 Towner, A. E. 8d. 1 Private ., 1 Richardson, J.

FROM HONG KONG, PER H.T. "ROHILLA," DECEMBER 21, 191:.1. 15288 Serjeant ., Prince, W. 0. 18137 Lce.-Oorpl. Jones, J. W.

17759 16446 19446

997 2070

S.-Serjeant Black, J. Serjeant .. Whitehead, W. Lce.-Corpl. Davies, D. Private Corbett, T. F.

" Gibson, A.

470 Private Olaridge, H. A. 1360" Day le, J. 226 Wilks, A. H.

FROM MALTA, PER H.T. "ROHILLA," DECEMBER 21, 1912. 2294 1 Private .. 1 Sygrave, G. 11 1 1

FROM CEYLON, PER H.T.

1580.8 s.-se. rjeant 11 Primer, O. 10861 Serjeant. . Oleare, G.

1065 Private . . Dean, A. 1135 " .. McGill, E.

FROM SINGAPORE, PER H.T.

81111 Sjt.-Major I Eate, W. E. 248 Private . _ Burgess, W. H. 192 " .. Murray, J.

"ROHILLA," DECEMBER 21,1912.

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11789 Serjeant .. I Skinner, W. 17609 Oorporal ./ McDonnell, P. 1514 Private • . Harrod, S. W. 1919 " •. Vyse, F.H.

"ROHILLA," DECEMBER 21, 1912.

It 155381 Oorporal ., 1 Jesson, E. H. \ 210 Private • • Pearce, R. 1 17003 " .. 1 Kirby, C. R.

FROM OEYLON, PER H.T. "SOUDAN," DECEMBER 22, 1912.

11450 1 S.·Serjeant I Owens, A. H.

FROM MAURITIUS, PER S.S. "GALEKA," DECEMBER 24, 1912.

174941 Private 1 Peckham, F. 11 1 1

11728 15683

4363 4510 4543 4863

18439

18898 1934.6

4836 2297

EMBARKATIONS FOR ABROAD.

To JAMAICA, PER H.T.

Serjeant Jarvis,T. J. Corporal Dent, T. P. Private La Roche, H.

" Davis, G. G. H, Coughlin, J.

" Haines, H. G. Serjeant Leach, W. T ..

To BERMUDA, PER H.T.

Lce.-Corpl. I Green, G. H. " Hopper, B.

Private .. I Douglas, G. " .• Lawson, S.

"OROTAVA," DECEMBER 14, 1912. 12423 Oorporal Sharp, W. 19917 Private Cate, A.

4666 Pearce, D. 4621 Bohanna, J. 5484 Moxey, H. I. 2242 Thomson, J.

"OROTAVA," DECEMBER 14, 1912.

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1988.41 Lce.-Corpl. I Hort, F. E. 19167 Private . • Stokes, H. E. 198941 " ., I Cook, C. A.

To SOUTH AFRICA, PER H.T. "ROHILLA," JANUARY 8, 1913.

195631 Corporal 1 Harrington, H. 11 4488 1 Private •. 11 Pretious. 4692 Private Dale, J. E.

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THE FOLLOWING N.C.Os. AND MEN HAVE QUALIFIED FOR PROMOTION IN THE VARIOUS CORPS EXAMINATIONS.

FOR QUARTERMASTER-SERJEANT.

17759 I S.-Serjt. I Black, J. 11 16473 I S.-Serjt. I George, W.

FOR STAFF-SERJEANT.

12989 I Serjeant .. I Barnes, E. G. W.

FOR SERJEANT. 16769 Loe.-Serjt. Cole, C. F. 12275 Lce.-Serjt. 11033

Corp'~ral Chrisp, A. 12267 Corporal

16397 Mills, W_ G_ 18855 14888 Currell, H. 18507 18893

" Hazell, J. 14402

17058 "

Fayter, H.

FOR CORPORAL. 5614 Private Reynolds, G. 1906 Private 1583

" Elston, S. G. 1945

2032 Wood, R. R. 5164 6218 Oockerel!, A. W. 6217 6062 Kirk, A. E. 17519

Queree, P. M. Connolley, J. Ellison, J. Gerrie, W. A. Ranford, J. W.

Eanes, A. T. Chapman, A. Dowding, A, J. Schoenthal, O. Boxal!, A.

No. 18,445 Serjeant J. E. Crawley has been selected for service with; the Medical Department of Northern Nigeria.

With reference to CORPS NEWS of December, 1912, p. 14.2, under the heading of "Disembarkation from Abroad," for" Private" Bettison read" Corporal" Bettison.

NOTES FROM THE LONDON COMPANIES.-" A parade was held at Millbank Barracks on December 15, to present medals for Long Service and Good Conduct to No. 10,385, Serjeant F. Howe, and to No. 10,235, Private C. R. Collar. LieutenantColonel Maher, Commanding No. 35 Company, R.A.M.C., on presenting the medals, remarked that this duty afforded him an equally great pleasure as it did the recipients, and in addressing the parade gave some very encouraging words to the young soldiers. He expressed a wish that it would be their ambition to endeavour to gain this very distinctive decoration, which not only marks the career of a good soldier, but is also of great advantage to him on leaving the Service.

"Christmas was celebrated in the usu",l time-honoured fashion. The Company Dinner was a great success and was served in the dining hall, which had been beautifully decorated by the corporals and men for the occasion. About seventy of the Company were present, a sumptuous meal of seasonable fare being provided. During the dinner they were honoured by a visit from the Commanding Officer, LieutenantColonel Maher, the Company Officer, Captain MacDowall, Major Brake, Quartermaster, the Matron, Miss Martin, and Sisters of the Q.A.I.M.N.S. Season's greetings were heartily tendered and duly responded to. After dinner a convivial gathering assem bled and an impromptu concert took place, which the Company talent enabled to run well on into the evening.

" The married families of 18 and 35 Companies were entertained by the officers and their wives on December 27, at a tea, which was held in the dining hall. After tea the company adjourned to. the .recreation room, where a Christmas tree, beautifully decorated and arranged by Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. Maher, Mrs. Gibbard, and other ladies, was stripped and the presents distributed to the great delight of the children. A Punch and Judy Show followed, and judging by the roars of laughter, was greatly enjoyed by all. On leaving, each child received sweets and oranges, and a happy evening was brought to a close.

"The patients in the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital enjoyed good Christmas fare, everything being thoughtfully provided for their comfort and welfare by the matron and nursing staff. The master cook and kitchen staff spared no pains to make the d<ty a great success, and the wards were beautifully decorated in honour of the occasion, to enable the sick as far as possible, to have as good a time as their comrades, both in barracks and outside.

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(R.P.), on December 27, to which the married families, N.C.Oo's and men of the R.A.M.C. were cordially invited. Sister Hepple, Q.A.I.M.N.S., also arranged another. on January 1, 1913. Both concerts were a great success, and left nothing to be desired, being thoroughly enjoyed by both patients and visitors.

"On January 6, 1913, a Social Evening was given by the Serjeants at the Serjeants' Mess, Millbank. An excellent programme was arranged by Serjeant E. Gray and the Committee, and afforded an audience of over one hundred a most amusing and en· joyable !evening, the function being honoured by the presence of Colonel and Mrs. B. IM. Skinner, Lieutenant·Colonel J. Maher, Major F. S. Irvine, Major Horton, Captain O'Carroll, the Matron, and the Nursing Sisters.

PROGRAMME.

" PART I.' (1) (2) (3) (4)

PianOforte Selection Song (contralto) 'Cello Solo

Serjt. R. MaCAIG, R.A.M.C. Tosti's 'Good-bye' Miss MARTIN.

Song (tenor) 'The Last Watch' Serjt. HEGGIE, R.A.M.C.

.. Mr. W. HEWETT.

(5) (6)

Encore-' Take a pair of sparkling eyes' Descriptive Comedian .. Songs at the Piano

(7) Song Encore-' Are you coming out?'

'Jack Britian'

I~terval.

(8) Song (humorous) • . ..' Oh, the girls!' .. . . Encore-' Don't go down the mine, Daddy'

(9) Song (baritone). . ' Galloping Dick' Encore-' Moira, my girl '

, Il Trovatore ' (10) Violin Solo (11) Song

Mr. F. HARRISON. Capt. O'CARROLL.

Mr. RIDGEON.

Mr. VICTOR KING.

Mr. W. OBERST.

Mr. H. TAYLOR. .. Mr. BOB. COMBIE. , Oh, you beautiful doll '

Encore-' Who were you with last night? ' , I want to be in Dixie ' (12) Song and Dance

(13) Violin and Piano •. Miss NELLA RAY.

.. Messrs. BOUSHER BROS.

"Every praise is due to the artistes who so kindly contributed to the evening's entertainment. Miss Martin's Tosti's 'Good· bye ' was very much appreciated. ' The Last Watch' was admirably rendered by Mr. Hewett in his fine tenor voice, and , Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes' left nothing to be desired. Mr. Harrison's imitations of well-known artistes were exceptionally good, and the 'cello solo of Serjeant Heggie, R.A.M.C., was received with hearty applause. Mr. Victor King and Mr. Bob Combie caused roars of laughter, numerous encores being demanded before either was allowed to leave the stage. Mr. Oberst sang his songs with great refinement, and his rich baritone voice was much admired by the audience. Miss Nella Ray, a charming young artiste of 12 years, deserves the highest praise for the effective manner in which she rendered her catchy songs and dances, and the violin solos of the Brothers Bousher and Mr. Taylor were beautifully executed and greatly appreciated.

"Captain O'Carroll, R.A.M.C., who is always a great success, was especially good at the piano, while his song, • Are you coming out? ' was rendered in excellent style, and it was much regretted by all that he was compelled to leave so early in the evening. A vote of thanks was accorded to the artistes, the committee, and to Serjeant.Major R. Cox, and a most brilliant and enjoyable evening was brought to a close."

NOTES FROM CONNAUGHT HOSPITAL, ALDERSHOT.-Serjeant Sharp writes (January 19, 1913) :-

.. Ohristmas Festivities.-Th,e members of No. 2 Company, R.A.M.C., who had to remain in camp during the Christmas holidays, decorated their barrack rooms in 'E ' Block, Tournay Barracks. The Christmas dinner was served at 1.30 p.m., and after ample justice had been done, some set out for a walk, others for football.

"At 7.30 p.m., the Company assembled in a tastefully decorated room in barracks set aside for the purpose. The chair was taken by Serjeant.Major Hughes. Oaptain Wallace, Our genial Company Officer, honoured the Company with his presence. Serjeant·Major Filmer and the majority of the senior N.O.O.'s were also present.




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Some excellent songs were rendered by the members of the Oompany during the .ev:ening, and a most convivial and enjoyable evening was spent. Captain Wallace in replyirigto a toast for the officers, in a few well.chosen words gave some excellent advice·to the' young soldiers. Serjeant-Major Filmer later in the evening in reply to a toast to our warrant officers and senior N.C.O.'s also gave some very good advice .to those. present on the subject of educational certificates and promotion. Serjeant Morman and 'his committee were thanked during the evening for the well· arranged programme and the catering, which was all that could be desired. The coucert t.erminated about midnight, and the Company retired to rest after a .most eujoyable day." .

"It could have been no hardship to be a patient in the Connaught Hospital on Ohristmas Day, and if any of the inmates regretted their absence from the ba·rrack room festivities, then most certainly it was no fault of the officers, matron, sisters and staff nurses, or of Serjeant-Major Filmer, of the R.A.M.O. All worked with a will for the enjoyment of their charges, which began on the 24th, when a Ohristmas party, a Christmas tree,'and Punch and Judy show furnished fun and pleasure for the married families. Practically all the patients in hospital were convalescent, only one was ill enough to call for anxiety on the part of the nursing' staff. Most of the inmates dined in a ward set aside for the purpose, which wasornamented for the occasion; but in order that those who could not lea,ve their beds should not lose the seasonable aspect, each ward was'nicely decorated by the sisters, staff nurses, and orderlies. In only one ward was the decoration carried out by others than the nursing staff; and that was No. 2, which had been handed over to the Oompany for ·their annual' At Home "on the 27th inst. Nothing was left undone' for bhe enjoyment of everyone present, and I am ,sure that all who were present spent a most enjoyable evening.

" On December 26, the members of the Serjeants' Mess held an ' At Home' for the children of No. 2 Oompany; each child being entitled to invite one l'riend. Tea was .provided, and after everyone had done ample justice to the good things, the room was cleared, and the programme commenced. Suitable toys were provided for the children, and Serjeant Robertson, who again came to the front as 'Santa Claus' was the hit of the evening. One of the most interesting events was a game by the 'grownups' of 'puff ball,' which consisted of a sheet and a penny balloon, causing much merriment; also the game of 'chairs' keep moving. The matron, sisters and staff nurses took part in the whole of the games. Songs Were sung and pianoforte accompaniments were rendered by the different children present. Arrangements for this were carried out by Quartermaster-Serjeant Merchant, who acted as President, assisted by an able committee in Serjeants Fish and Azeal.

" On the last day of the old year the whole of the members of the Serjeants' Mess were the guests of the Depot Mess to an ' At Home,' which was held in the Training School. Nothing had been forgotten for the comfort of tbose attending the' At Home.' Our thanks are due to the Depot Mess for a most enjoyable and well-spent evening.

"January 2, 1913, brought to a close our Christmas festivities, when the members of the Serjeants' Mess, No. 2 Company, RA.M.C.; were' At Home' to the members of the Serjeants' Mess, R.A.M.C., Stanhope Lines. This was held in No. 2 Ward of the Oonnaught Hospital. This spacious ward was decorated with flags, greenery, &c., which was arranged in loops across the ceiling and around the walls, interspersed with good wishes to. the officers and visitors. At the end of the room was arranged·a buffet which was set as a refreshment bar for all who cared to partake of the members' hospitality. At the other end of the room was arranged a ladies' buffet, where tea, coffee, ices, and refreshments were served throughout the evening. Every detail.had been gone into and arranged for the comfort of a very large number of guests. Among those present were the officers and their ladies, matron, and nursing staff, Connallght. Hospital. A special feature of the evening was the rendering of some delightful Scotch melodies on the bagpipes by Captain Ootterill, R.A.M.C., commanding' 0' Oompany, Depot RA.M.O., who was accompanied by a drummer of the 1st Battalion, L. N. Lancashire Regiment. The evening terminated by the whole company joining hl1nds and singing' Auld Lang Syne' to the accompaniment of the pipes by Oaptain Ootterill. It was regretted that owing to a previous engagement our Oommanding Officer (Lieutenant-Oolonel W. Turner), together with Mrs. Turner, could not be present. .

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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (S) (9)

Lancers Comic S91:1g. , Boston Two-Step Waltz. Flirtation Song •• Veleta Song,. Barn,Dane!! Wallz

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PROGRAMME. THE. BAND.

Selected Serjt.,Major HUGHES, R.A.M.C.

Serjt,-Major WILLIAMSON, M.P.S.C.

Selected Staff-Serjt. MUrRHEAD, R.A.M.C.

Interval.

Selected •• Serjt. LEGGATT, R.A.M.C.

Selected .. Serjt; ROGERS, Fire Bde. Staff.

Selected .. Mr. SYD. TAYLOR.

Extras- Waltz, Esperanto, Barn Dance, La Nouveaute. , GOD SAVE THE KING!'

,H The Oommittee 'were ably assisted in the catering department by Mrs. Merchant and Mrs. Fish. Quartermaster-Serjeant Merchant was the' M.C.' on this occasion.

" On January 8, the members of the Serjeants' Mess were' At Home' to the members of the Depot Mess for a games tournament, when a most enjoyable evening was spent. The, arrangements fOr this were carried out by Serjeant Morman, assisted by an able Committee in Serjeants Sharp and Miller. Appended is the programme of games played, with result.

Stanhope Lines Mess •• North Oamp Mess

OARDS. Whist

4 2

Oribbage 5 1

25's 2

° Euchre Total games ·won

5 16 1 4

", Six games of billiards were played, each Mess winning three games. The total n'umber of points scored was Stanhope Lines, 537; North Oamp, 577; it will therefore be seen that North Oamp were successful by 40 points. The best breaks were scored by Quartermaster-Serjeant Hook, 40, and Serjeant Fish, 17, for North Oamp."

" NOTES FROM DOYER.-Oaptain W. Wiley writes ;-,," Christmas Festivities at Dover.-Ohristmas at the Military Hospital, Dover, has

be!3h kept up this year in right royal style, everything passing off with a swing. The wards were decorated in a most tasteful manner by the nursing sisters, whose friendly rivalry produced some surprising results. The Detachment put all previous efforts in the shade in the beautifying of their somewhat ugly barrack hut, notwithstanding the fact that no flags were obtainable this year. Serjeants Kilyon and Hopwoodand their .r)J.erry mehturned the place into a veritable fairy palace, the stage (Serjeant Hopwood's' speciality). being a work of art. The Oommanding Officer and officers "i'isited ,the wards at, dinner·time on Ohristmas Day and assisted the matron and her 8t~ff, in carVing for the patients, afterwards extending to all a kindly greeting; proceeding to the barrack hilt, Colonel Wilson drank the health and future prosperity of the :Qetachment, regretting the nearness of his approaching departure on his! Old Age Pension.' Staff-Serjeant Way in proposing the health of the Oolonel and officers votoed the regreJ; of the Detachment at losing the Oommanding Officer and wished him the best of health a,nd all good things in civil life. Colonel Wilson thanked the :b~~achmeht for their loyalty and support during the time he had been with them and wlsl:).ed them, all every success, in their fnture careers, and departed amidst a storm of cp,eet~. The excellent dinner provided was then disposed of in a most gratifying way, the'earving being,\l>ttimded to by the N.O.O's. In the evening the matron and nursing sis~e~s arranged a~' improvised concert for the patients, at which also many of the staff atteilded. ." , . , ':: '" qil B~xing Da~, the great event of the year, the Detachment's annual concert;

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(3) 'Cello Solo (4) Song •. (5) Recitation (6) Song •• (7) Clarionet Solo (8) Song (Comic) (9) Song (Baritone)

(10) Bassoon Solo (11) Song ..

(12) Pianoforte Solo (13) Duet .• (14) Song (Comic)

(15) Clarionet Solo (16) Recitation (17) 'Cello Solo (18) Xylophone Solo

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PROGRAMME.

PART 1.

'Encore-' When the Ebb Tide Flows.' 'Stories'

Mr. STUART.

Mr. GREEN. Encore-' Apologies'

, Simple Aven' 'Old King Cole' (Revised)

, His Old Bald Head' Selected

'Alsachiennes' (La Thiere) , Irish Jubilee'

'Thora' 'Lucy Long' 'The King'

Interval.

PART 2.

.. Bdmn. CANNON, 2ndL.F. Mr. KENT.

.. Miss KENT. Bdmn. OONNOLLY, 1st R.B.R.

Serjt. PERRY, 2nd L.F. Bdmn. OONNOLLY, 1st R.B.R.

.. Mr. STUART. Serjt.-Dmr. MUDDLE, 2nd L.F.

Mr. KENT.

.. Mr, STUART. Selected Mr. STUART and Serjt. DEAN; A.S.O.

, Matrimonial Magazine' .. .. Mr. GREEN. Encore-' Humpty Dumpty.'

Selected 'The Inventor's Wife'

. ~ 'Broken Melody' .. 'Twixt Heather and Sea'

Encore-Selected , All that I ask is Love'

, Poor Father and Mother' Encore-Selected

, GOD SAVE THE KING!'

Serjt. PERRY, 2nd L.F. .. Miss KENT .

. . Bdmn. CANNON, 2nd L.F. Bdmn. CONNOLLY,lstR.B.R.

Mr. STUART. Mr. GREEN.

" The large barrack hut was packed to overcrowding (notwithstanding the stormy night), representatives of all regiments and corps in the garrison attending, also Colonel Wilson and the officers R.A.M.C. doing duty at Dover, the matron and sisters Q.A.I.M.N.S., the wives and children of the detachment were all present. The concert, under the chairmanship of Serjt?ant-Major Smith, was started at 8 p.m. sharp, and the programme, which was arranged by Staff-Serjeant Way, was got through without a hitch, every item being exceedingly well rendered and thoroughly appreciated. Refreshments to suit all tastes were liberally provided, and at half-time, coffee, sandwiches, &c., were passed round and done full justice to, a most enjoyable evening concluding with' God Save the King! ' shortly after 11 p.m.

"On Saturday, December 28, the barrack room was again utilized for> a patients' concert,arranged by the Rev. O. F. Wetherall, and contributed to by a large number of ladies and gentlemen. This was also attended by most of the staff and their wives. An excellent programme had heen provided and was most successfully carried through. Colonel Mercer, Mr. H. Mercer, Mrs. Wiley and others contributing successful items. The band of the Royal Berkshire Regiment supplied the music and Mrs. Wetherall accompanied the songs in a masterly manner. Monday, the 30th, was the children's turn, the attractions of the barrack-room having been added to by the addition of a huge Christmas Tree, which had been beautifully decorated by the Matron and Sisters and Miss Woolley. Tea was served to the married folk and their families at 4.30 p.m., and after this had been done full justice to, games were resorted to and entered into by both big and little, and the big ones seemed to enjoy them, if anything, more than the little ones. Soon after 6 p.m. the tree coverings were drawn aside, disclosing a most benevolent Father Ohristmas (Serjeant Hopwood), who, after ex~ending the compliments of the season to everybody, invited all and sundry to gather round. The distribution of the large number of books, games, toys, &c., took some considerable time, the delighted children each being presented with three articles, besides bags of sweets, oranges, &c. There was also a surprise draw for the wives of the married men for prizes presented by Colonel Wilson; these> were won by Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Monk, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Smith, the> proceedings closing shortly afterwards with three hearty cheers for the Colonel andt4reemore for the matron and other ladies, who, by their kindly help, had done so much to m,ake the




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annual gathering such a conspicuous success. The Christmas of 1912 will, I am sure, be long remembered amongst the Detachment as the most enjoyable ever spent in Dover.

NOTES FROM DUBLIN.-Serjeant.Major Packard writes: "The Royal Military Infirmary, which has been for so long a time the chief military hospital in the Dublin Garrison, is now a dying institution, orders being received early in December for the transfer of the patients and staff to King George V. Hospital at Arbour Hill.

"The West block remains equipped with forty beds for tbe treatment of surgical cases and is under the charge of Major A. E. Smithson, R.A.M.C.

"The single N.C.O.'s and men of the corps are quartered in the Royal Barracks as no barrack rooms have yet been provided at the new hospital.

"On Ohristmas day, an excellent dinner was provided for the patients. Dinner was served at 1 p.m. ·and Lientenant-Oolonel W. O. Beevor, accompanied by the Officers and Miss G. E. Larner, Matron Q.A.I.M.N.S., visited the patients in the various wards at their dinner.

"In the afternoon, No. 14 Company R.A.M.C. Geneva Minstrels gave a concert to the patients, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

PROGRAMME. PART 1.

The' Geneva' Minstrels. Interlocutor-Private PENSON.

Tambo Sambo

Corpl. PLUME. Bones i( Pte. CAIRNS.

S.-Serjt. SPOWAGE and Pte. BEVERLEY.

Pianist-CorpI. J. WOOD, 5th Lancers.

(1) Opening Chorus (2) Song (3) Song (4) Song (5) Song (6) Song and Dance (7) Concerted Number (8) Song (9) Song

, De ringtailed Coon' .• THE TROUPE. , The Barbers' Ball' Pte. R. H. PURSER.

'Hello! Hello I' S.-Serjt. SPOWAGE. , The Old Bassoon' OorpI. P. PLUME.

'The Vale of Dreams' Pte. BEVERLEY. 'Alexander's Rag-time Band' •• Pte. MAHONEY.

'Far away ober dere' .. Pte. DONOVAN and TROUPE. •• 'The Rag-time Violin' Corpl. J. WOOD, 5th Lancers.

, Kiss me, Honey' Pte. BEVERLEY. 'Do you remember the last Waltz?' .• Pte. DONOVAN. (10) Song

(11) Song (12) Song

'Hush I here comes the Dream-man' .. S.-Serjt. SPOWAGE.

(13) Good-Night Ohorus Special

, Everybody's doing it' .. OorpI. P. PLUME. , Good-Night' The TROUPE.

Dancing by the Masters and Miss TUKE. Interval.

PART 2. Sketch-' The Lord and the Tinker.'

Written and arr!tnged by CorpI. P. PLUME, R.A.M.C.

His Lordship The Tinker The French Ohef .• The Butler .• The Groom

Oharacters.

Time-The present. Scene-His Lordship's Study.

'GOD SAVE THE KING I '

Pte. H. G. PENSON. Oorpl. P. PLUME. S.-Serjt. SPOWAGE. Pte. J. HUMPHRIES. Pte. S. CAIRNS.

"Great praise is due to the N.O.O.'s. (particularly Staff-Serjeant Spowage and Corporal Plume) and to the men of ·this troupe for the way in which they worked during Christmas to amuse the patients and No. 14 Company R.A.M.C.

" The Annual Smoking Concert was given on Christmas night, Serjeant-Major J. T. Packard in the chair. Major A. E. Smithson, R.A.M.C., and several other officers of the Corps were present. The following was the programme, which was voted a great success, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent :-




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PROGRAMME. PART 1.

The' Geneva' Minstrels.

, The Barbers' Ball ' , Hush I Here comes the Dream-man •.

'The Old Bassoon ' , Alexander's Rag-time Band'

THE TROUPE. Pte. PURSER.

S.-Serjt. SPOWAGE. .• CorpI. PLUME. .. Pte. MAHONEY.

Pte. DONOVAN. , Far away ober dere ' 'The Rag-time Violin' 'The Vale of Dreams'

CpI. WOODS, 5th Lancers.

PART 2. Dancing by the Masters and Miss Tuke.

Christmas Tree.

PART 3. HARLEQUINADE.

, Here-we-are-again! '

Pte. BEVERLEY. •• THE TROUPE.

Written and arranged by B.-Berjt. BpOWAGE and CorpI. PLUME, R.A.M.C. Clown B.-Berjt. SPOWAGE. Pantaloon " CorpI. PLUME.

Assisted by other Members of the' Geneva' Minstrels. , GOD SAVE THE KING I'

" On December 30, the married families were invited to tea and a Christmas tree which was provided by all the officers of the corps in the Garrison. The tree was prettily decorated and loaded with presents, as 130 children ~ad been invited. A feature of the presents was the lovely dolls which had been dressed by the matron and the nursing sisters. Mrs. Julian presented the toys to the children.

"A dance was given on Boxing Night and another on New Yellr's Eve; both were well attended by the married families and friends of the Company. LieutenantColonel W. C. Beevor and other Officers of the Corps attended, and dancing was kept up on each occasion until 3 a.m., and a, very enjoyable time was spent by all present."

NOTES FROM GIBRALTAR.-Serjeant-Major J.Wickersham writes: January 4, , 1913 :-- '

"Ohristmas Festivities.-No doubt it will, be interesting to give a short account of the Christmas festivities at Gibraltar, and I cannot do better than take the hospital first. Christmas Day was ushered in with glorious weather, breakfast, consisting of boiled ham, &c_, being served to the patients at the usual hour. A Church Service was held during the morning at which the old favourite Carols were sung. At 12.45 p.m. a substantial dinner, consisting of roast turkey, an assortment of vegetables, plum puddings, &c., &c., was served in the tastefully decorated dining hall. The patients were entertained to tea by the ladies of Q.A.I.M.N.B., IInd an ,imprompu concert was held in the evening.

"Our D.D.M.S., Colonel,H. H. Johnston, our Officer commanding, LieutenantColonel S. G. AlIen, accompanied by their ladies and the other Officers of the' Corps stationed at Gibraltar, visited the patients at dinner, and after a short speech by Colonel H. H. Johnston, who complimented the patients on their happy appearance, and remarked on the low number of sick, the patients resmned their repast and settled down to enjoy the good things. A tour of the hospital was then made by the officers and ladies, when the tastefully decorated wards were commented upon.

"Christmas festivities were again resumed on the 28th instant, when a tea and concert was provided for the patients which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The items in the programme were extremely good from beginning to end; where all is good it is hard to ,discriminate. The programme was arranged by Serjeant and Mrs. Wells, to whom great credit is due. Mention ,should be made of Bombadier HeRderson, R.G.A., for his splendid'Shakespearean, recitation, also his musical monologue; 'The Single Hair;' Our comic turn" Captain Bonner, 1st South Staffordshite Regiment was excellent, and was deservedly encored. Mrs. P. Harris' sang' Our Ships'




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in fine style. Serjeant Wells's violin solo was well' appreciated, an encore having to be given. Captains C. Bonner and Morgan in their duet: 'It Must be Me' thoroughly delighted the audience, asdid Mr. and Mrs. Penfold in their I Nursery Rhymes.' 4\1rs. Wade's comic recitation caused roars of laughter.

(1) Pianoforte Solo •• (2) Song'.. .. .. (3) Recitation (Sh'akesperean) (4) Song .. (5) Song (Comic) (6) Song (7) Violin Solo (8) Song (9) Duet

(1) Musical Monologue (2) Song (Comic) (3) Song (4) Song (5) Recitation (6) Song (7) Vocal Duet (8) Song (9) Duet

PROGRAMME.

PART 1.

I My Ships' I Romance et Bolero' .. ' The Bandolero ' , .

PART 2.

Miss WADE. Capt. WILSON, R.A.M.C.

.. Bomb. HENDERSON, R.G.A. Mrs. WADE.

.. Oapt. BONNER, 1st S. Staffs. Mrs. P. RARRIS. .. Serjt. WELLS .

S.-Serjt. HALE, A.O.O. Capts. BONNER and MORGAN,

1st S. Staffs.

I The Single Hair' .. Bomb. HENDERSON, RG.A. .. Oapt. MORGAN.

Oolr. -Serjt. WADE, 2nd Lincoln Regt. I Oome, sing to me ' Mrs. P. HARRlS.

.. Mrs. WADE. 'Devon, glorious Devon' Mr. JACOBS.

, The Oousins' Mrs. HARRIS and Mrs. WELLS. 'Because' .. S.-Serjt. HALE, A.O.O.

, Nursery Rhymes' Mr. and Mrs. PENFOLD. 'GOD SAVE THE KING l'

Accompanist-Mrs. H. WELLS, A.L.O.M.

"The concert was brought to a close at 7 p.m. after a very enjoyable two hours had been spent, thus bringing our patients' Ohristmas festivities to a close, and I think it will be long remembered by those who were unfortunately laid by the heels at the festive season. as one of the happiest they had spent.

"After the patients' dinner on Christmas Day was served, the N.O.O.'s and men of 28 Oompany sat down in their own well appointed dining hall to dinner at 1.30 p.m., where justice was done to the good things provided by the dining committee.

"Oolonel H. H. Johnston, Lieutenant-Oolonel S. O. Alien, the Officer Oommanding and the remainder of the Officers and ladies visited the Oompany at dinner, whenOolonel H. H. Johnstonmade a short speech complimenting the Oompany on their. efficiency and general behaviour during the past year. Oheers were heartily given for Oolonel H. H. Johnston, Lieutenant-Oolonel Alien, our Oompany Officer, and the ladies. The Officers having drank the health of the Company and departed, an attack was made on the turkeys, &c., one might almost say a combined attack, by the allies. At 7p.m. the Oompany again assembled with the married families for 'a Ooncert, Serjeant-Major Wickersham being in the chair. Unfortunately our Officers could not be present in any numbers having their own Ohristmas festivities, but Lieutenant-Oolonel Allen and Major Lewis looked in for a few minutes during the early part of the evening. The evening's amusement was opened by PrivateOwen, who sang 'Mary' in a very pleasant style. Serjeant Emery's song 'That must last you the rest of the week' caused great amusement. Miss Orew very ably rendered 'The Song that rea.ched my Heart." Then came our 'Hungry-Airy-an Band' under the conductorship of Private Oooper. Favourite selections were given, finishing with the Regimental March. (I might say that this Band is open to receive engagements.) The hit of the evening was Serjeant Emery in his .monologue 'A Lecture on Love.' Roars of laughter were caus.ed by Private Paddisou in his song . Woolloomoolo,' and also in ".Mother's Baby Boy.'

" Unfortunately, it is impossible to comment on all the singers, but all deserve a share of the praise, especially Lance-Oorporal Simmons for the programme. I believe 28 Oompany has always been noted for its talent; at any rate there is a very fair amount here,atpresent.




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PROGRAMME. PART 1.

(1) Ballad.. .. 'Mary' .. (2) Song (Serio) .• • .' Take your Girlie on the Steamer' •• (3) Song (Comic) 'My Digits, my Fivers' (4) Recitation ' The Lifeboat'

Extra Song (Sentl.) 'The Song that reached my Heart' (5) Song (Comic). . ' That must last you the rest of the week' (6) Song(Sentl.).. '.Downthe Vale'

Pte.OwEN. Pte. HODSON. CarpI. COURT.

Pte. FAIRWEATHER. Miss CREW.

Serjt. EMERY. CarpI. MOORE.

(7) Grand Selection ' ? ' (8) Song (Comic) 'Woolloomoollo'

By the HUNGRY-AIRY-AN BAND.

(9) Song (Sent!.). • .. 'Do you remember the last' waltz? ' (10) Song (Comic) •• ' I'm proud of my Old Bald Head' ••

Pte. PADDISON. Pte. HOBBES. Pte. COOPER.

(11) Song (Sentl.).. 'Star of my Soul' .. (12) Song (Comic) , I deserve a good slapping, I do'

CarpI. WORTHINGTON. Pte. EATON.

Interval. PART 2.

Extra Song.. 'Alice, where art thou?' .. Gnr. FLANNAGAN, R.E. (1) Monologue (Comic) •. " 'A Lecture on Love' .. .. Serjt. EMERY. (2) Song (Serio) • Follow the Footprints in the Snow'.. . . Pte. CARD. (3) Song (Comic) 'I went off to Doctor' Lce.-CorpI. SIMMONS. (4) Song (Sentl.) 'Champion of the King' Pte.OwEN. (5) Song (Comic) 'In Germany I sang before the Kaiser' Pte. JOHNSTON. (6) Song (Serio) .. Selected, . Pte, CLOUGH. (7) Song (Comic) , How to get thin' .. Pte. CHEATER. (8) Song (Sentl.) " ' Shade of the Palm' .. CarpI. WORTHINGTON. (9) Song (Serio) , She pushed me into the Parlour' . . CorpI. LUKER.

(10) Song (Comic) .. Selected.. Pte. EATON. (11) Song (Serio) 'Nursie, Nursie' Pte. HODSON. (12) Song (Comic) .• 'Mother's Baby Boy'.. Pte. PADDISON.

'GOD SAVE, THE KING!' Pianist-Bandsman BELL, 2nd Lincs. Regt.

Gramophone Selections during the evening-Mr. ALLEN. Stage Properties, Costumes, &c., by T. Giles, R.A.M.C.

, " At 11 p.m. the festivities were drawn to a close after a very pleasant evening by the singing of ' God Save The King.'

" On the 27th instant, our Christmas Tea for the children of the Company was held, the fathers and mothers being also invited. Tea was served at 4 p.m., and about sixty sat down, including the officers and their ladies. The youngsters soon made an attack on all the good things provided. Gramophone selections were given during tea by our gate porter, Mr. AlIen.

"After tea was over our funny men appeared on the scene, Private Slough as policeman, Private Cooper as bookmaker, Private Giles as the man with a swelled head, and Lance-Corporal Simmons as a cat, and a very excellent cat he made .

. , This was followed by a magic lantern, some excellent pictures being shown, i.e., , Jack the Giant Killer,' 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Peter Pan,' &c., &c. Our C.O's. wife, Mrs. AlIen, very kindly explained the pictures to the children, and they were enjoyed thoroughly by old as well as young. An adjournment was made to the ward set apart for the Christmas tree, and great delight was expressed by the' kiddies' at the beautifully lighted tree whose branches were loaded with presents. Father Christmas (Private Knight) then appeared, and a most excellent Father Christmas he made, who, after welcoming all the guests, assisted Mrs. AlIen in distributing the presents to the lucky recipients. As each child received its present, expressions of delight were heard, the articles being useful, and great judgment exercised by our C.O's. wife in the selection. The presents given by His Excellency The Governor and Lady Hunter were also distributed.

" The tree having been stripped, three cheers for His Excellency The Governor and Lady Hunter was proposed by Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. AlIen, and were heartily given. Serjeant-Major Wickersham then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Colonel H. H. Johnston, Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. AlIen and the other Officers and ladies of the Corps, the youngsters cheering lustily. '

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"In conclusion, I cannot do more than thank the ladies of the Corps for their excellent presents and their hard work in connection with the entertainment, and wish them all prosperity in the New Year."

NOTES FROM CAIRO.-Quarter-Master Serjeant Conolly writes: "The Small Units Football League in Cairo has now well advanced and the Company hold a very good position, and it will be hard to say who will win the League. All the teams are very evenly matched, which can be seen by the table appended below. I am sure all those who have been in 33 Company will thoroughly uuderstand the enthusiasm that prevails over the present football talent. It is a pleasure to see the nice feeling that exists amongst the players, and our Commanding and other Officers give us every encouragement to go in for all sport, and the Royal Army Medical Corps make themselves very much felt when the time comes to take the field. In addition to the League we have played several friendly matches, being successful in the majority. There is !I- rumour in the air that. the Detachment 33 Oompany at Alexandria wish to play the Headquarters of the Company at football. Rather bold, but still we shall be only too pleased to play and entertain them. There will be no donbt as to the result. I suppose Khartoum will be our next challengers???

SMALL UNITS LEAGUE. Goals

.----'---Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Points

A.O.C. and M.M.F. 4 1 0 3 4 3 5 R.E. 4 2 1 1 7 5 5 R.A.M.C. 5 1 1 3 7 5 5 A.S.C. 5 2 2 1 6 6 5 R.H.A. and A.V.O. 4 1 1 2 6 5 4 R.G.A ... 2 0 2 0 0 6 0

" The annual five-a-side tournament Championship was held on the ground of the Egyptian State Railway Institute on November 21 and 22. Gold medals were awarded to the winners, and silver medals to the losers. We entered two teams A. and B. Our first team (a) met the Egyptian State Railway second team, and won by 5 points to nil. The second team (b) met a very strong side of the 1st Scots Guards and lost by 16 points to 1. Our successful side were drawn against the State Ra,ilways first team on the second day, the result being 5 points each. After two replays we were eventually defeated by 13 points to 9. I think I can add a few words of praise without hurting the dignity of other players, to Private Sims, who played splendidly throughout, scoring the majority of points .

. " Prior to his departure for England, Major lV!:. H. G. Fell, R.A.M.O., kindly left a sum of money to be competed for in outdoor sport by the members of the Oompany. After, several suggestions it was decided to allot a portion of the money to a six-a-side tournament, to be played on the right square of the hospital. Incidentally, first aid to the wounded was necessary on occasions, play being of a very free' and easy nature. Our sympathy went out to Corporal Dewhurst, who was referee during the mi!lee, but the result was satisfactory to all. The winning team was composed of Privates Sawers, Dixon, Ooney, Sims, Wilby aud Burr. The remaining portion of the money will be competed for at a future date.

"For the first time the Company entered a team in the. Rink Hockey Civilian and Military League, and finished with a fairly good record. This year we have a much improved team, the result of our matches being as follows :-

" Played 4, won 2, lost 2. Goals: For 21 against 14. . "Team.-Serjeant Gale (goal), Privates Beck, Ashcroft and Coles, 'Oaptain'

(half backs), Privates Godden, Sims and WaIters (forwards). " On December 7, Lieutenant N. Lieth-Hay-Clark, 1st Suffolk Regiment, arranged

l'l.splendid boxing tournament in aid of Lady Lowther's War Fund in Ezbekieh Gardens, which was attended by a very large and mixed audience of soldiers and eivilians of Cairo. The principal item on the programme was the 15 round contest between Private Keddie, 1st Suffolk Regiment (light weight champion of the Medi terranean, Egypt and the Sudan), and Private Sims, of the Royal Army Medical Corps. The whole of the 15 .rounds were fought, our man losing on a small margin of points. It was the general opinion in Cairo that it was one of the finest fights witnessed fOr some time. The best man undoubtedly won.

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of Yuletide .. On Christmas Eye, carols were heard in the military stations at Kasr-elNil, Abbassia, and the Citadel, the headquarters of the Company being most conspicuous by their vocal powers in 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,' and' 0 Come, all ye Faithful,' the principal soloists being Serjeants Moore and Wilkin. The right basement of the hospital was splendidly decorated by Privates Barnard and Ferdinando, and the cat.ering arrangements were in the able hands of Corporal Bevan, and Privates Sims, Dedow,. Ball, Sprinks, and Hake. At dinner-time the Commanding and other Officers of the Corps paid a visit to the dining hall to wish all ranks a Merry Christmas anda. Happy New Year, which was heartily responded to by all, ending with the refr!1tn 'For He'sa Jolly Good Fellow.'

"In the evening a splendid smoking concert was held under the chairmanship of Sergeant-Major C. F. Houston, R.A.M.C. All the artists were heartily applauded for the songs, &c., and a most enjoyable evening was spent. We should like to take this opportunity of thanking all other Companies for their splendid Chrismas cards.'

(1) Overture .. (2) Humorous Song

. (3) Song (4) Song

PROGRAMME. PART 1.

ORCHESTRA. 'Paper-Bag Cookery' Pte. NYE, R.A.M.C. 'Asleep in the Deep' Pte. DEDow, R.A.M.C •

'Monty from Monte-Carlo' Gnr. J. O'HAGAN, R.H.A. 'Whistling Willie' Corpl. ALLAN, R.H.A.

, See the Idea? • Dr. OWEN, R. H.A. 'A way we have in the Army' Pte. BARNARD, R.A.M.C.

(5) Whistling Solo (6) Serio-Gomic Song (7) Song

, When they grow old' CorpJ. ALLAN and Gnr. SMITH, R.H. A. (8) Gamic Duet (9) Goon Song ..

(10) Musical Monologue (11) Selection .. (12) Gamic Song (13) Goncertina Solo (14) Gomic Song (15) Song

'Hello! Susie Green' •. Dr. EMERY, R.H.A. 'Devil-may-care' Pte. DEDow, R.A.M.C.

ORCHESTRA. Selected Trpr. CLARK, 3rd D.G.

, The Chimes' Pte. COGGIN, R.A.M.C. Selected IKE WHITE, R.H.A. Selected Pte. GODDEN, R.A.M.C. 'ME' BOW-WOW SMITH, R.H.A. (16) Gomic Song

(17) Gamic Song 'When Father papered the Parlour' Pte.·SPRINKS, R.A.M.C. Interval.

PART 2 . . (1) Selection ORCHESTRA. (2) Gamic Song 'I might and I might not' Pte. EDwAlms, R.A.M.C. (3) Song Selected Pte. DEDow, R.A.M.C. (4) Song 'It was three o'clock in the morning' Gnr. J. O'HAGAN, R.H.A. (5) Whistling Solo Selected _ .CorpI. ALLAN, R.H.A. (6) Serio-Gomic Song Selected Dr. OWEN, R.H.A. (7) Song 'When the old Church Bells are ringing' .. Dr. EMERY, R.H.A. (8) Gamic Duet Selected ROSS & ROSS (Ike and Bart). (9) Gamic Song •. Pte. SPRINKS, R.A.M.O •.

(10) Selection . • ORCHESTRA.

(11) Musical Monologue J' The Green Eye of the little l Pte DEDow R AM C l Yellow God' J • ,. • • • (12) Gomic Song 'Matilda' BOW-WOW SMITH, R.H.A. (13) Song Selected Pte. BARNARD, R.A.M.O. (14) Gamic Song 'Carrotty' IKE WHITE, RH.A. (15) Song Selected Pte. GODDEN, RA.M.O.

, (16) Gamic Song Selected •. Tpr. OLARK, 3rd D.G .. Regimental March-' Her bright smile haunts me still.'

'GOD SAVE THE KING!'

NOTES FROM SIERRA LEONE.-Major B. B. Burke writes: "News from the West Coast of Africa so seldom appears in the Corps Journal that I will offer no apologies for the length of these notes.

"A number of changes amongst the Royal Army Medical Corps Officers serving in Sierra Leone took place in October last. Our genial and popular Senior Medical Officer, Lieut.enant-Oolonel A. A. Sutton, D.S.O., was relieved' by Lieutenant-Oolonel J. J. Gerrard; Major A. L. A. Webb, Specialist Sanitary Officer, by Major J. O. B. Statham;. while Major J. W. Leake was replaced by Captain J. T. McEntire (from leave).

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, Coast' and was most zealous in protecting and furthering the interests of the Corps. I venture to say he will be almost as much missed by other Corps and Departments as by his own officers. Majors Webb and Leake (winners of the' Gilman' Lawn Tennis Cup), will also be much missed, especially in the Tennis Tournameut, where Major Leake's 'lobs' have demoralized many opponents.

"A hearty welcome was ,extended to our new Senior Medical Officer, LieutenantColonel J. J. Gerrard and also to Major Statham. It is to be hoped they may, be as fortunate as their predecessors in escaping the many perils and pitfalls of the West Coast climate.

" I am sorry to say that we lately had to invalid for malaria one of our number, viz., Captain T. F. Ritchie; we all wish him a speedy recovery.

"Early in December we had a visit from Lieutenant-General Sir H. S. Miles, K.C.B., C.V.O. I believe that Sir Herbert's ideas of the West Coast climate altered very considerably when he encountered the reality. It has lately become the fashion amongst certain novelists and others to hoom the' Coast' and be-little the. terrors of its climate. A more pernicious and harmful doctrine could not be preached and one sees the deluded victims of it on many a homeward-bound mail-boat.

" A pleasanter ,topic to write about is the Annual Royal Army Medical Corps gymkana. This popular event came off on December 9, when Lieutenant-Colonel J. J. Gerrard and the Officers Royal Army Medical Corps were' At Home' on the Recreation Ground. About 150 invitatiohs were issued, and included His Excellency the Governor and Lady Merewether, His Lordship the Bishop of Sierra Leone, Major-General Ferrier, C.B., D.S.O., and Mrs. Ferrier, all the officers of the garrison and colonial officials, together with their wives. ;Mrs. Burke, our only Corps lady in the Colony, very kindly acted as hostess and received the guests.

" The entries for the various events were more numerous than ever and the keenest competition prevailed. The' Hammock' Race, Menagerie Race, and Whistling Race attracted most competitors and provided much amusement.

"By kind permission of Brevet-Colonel Graham, D.S.O., and the Officers, the excellent band of the Wegt African Regimeut performed a pleasing and varied programme of music dnring the afternoon.

" Everything went' with a swing' from start to finish and after the prizes had been distributed by Mrs. Burke, the hearty nature of the cheers for the hostess and the Officers Royal Ar;my Medical Corps left no doubt as to the popularity and success of the gymkana .

.. Our thanks are due to Mrs. Webb and Lieutenant-Colonel Sutton for their kindness in selecting and sending out from England the prizes for the various events, and the cakes, &c., for tea. Onr N.C.O's. gave us much willing help and contributed largely to the success of the meeting." ,

SPECIAL RESERYE OF OFFICERS. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL' CORPS .

. Captain Denis Murphy, M.D., resigns his commission, dated January 4, 1913. ,:'Cadet-Corporal Alan Cecil Perry, from the University of London Contingent,

0fficersTraining Corps, to be Lieutenant (on probation), dated December 2, 1912. No.·18 Field Ambulance.-Lieutenant Wilson H. P. Hey, to be Captain, dated

December 12, 1912. TERRITORIAL FORCE.

YEOMANRY. Northumberland (Hussars) Yeomanry.-Surgeon-Major Arthur Brumell resigns his.

commission, and is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated January 8, 1913.

ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY. Essex and Suffolk Royal Garrison Artillery.-Surgeon-Major Charles Forsyth, M.B.,.

resigns his commission, and is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated January 4, 1913.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. 3rd East Lancashire Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Lieutenant

Kingsmill W. Jones, M.D., is borne supernumerary to the establishment while serving with No. 18 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, Special Reserve, dated December 18, 1912.

1st Highland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Lieutenll.nt John D .. Fiddes, M.B., to be Captain, dated December 10,1912.

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1st London (Oity of London) General Hospital, Royal A1'my Medical Oorps.Captain Henry N. Burroughes, M.B., resigns his commission, dated January 8, 1913.

3rd Scottish General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Oorps.--Quartermaster and Honorary Captain Hugh Miller resigns his commission, and is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear tbe prescribed uniform, dated January 8, 1913.

4th Southern General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Gerald Charles Frederick Robinson, F.R.C.S.(Eng.), to be Captain, whose services will be available on mobilization, dated December 3, 1912.

Brd Wessex Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Lieutenant Edmund Alderson, M.D., to be Captain, dated December 16, 1912. .

1st Lowland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Arthur Drummond Downes, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated December 12, 1912.

Officers Attached to other Oorps. Captain WiIIiam Bain, M.B., from the 6th London Field Ambulance, Royal Army

Medical Corps, to be Captain, dated January 4, 1913. George Bruce Pearson to be Lieutenant, dated December 1, 1912. Lieutenant Henry R. Wadd resigns his commission, dated January 8, 1913.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE. The following ladies have received provisional appointments as Staff Nurse: Miss

D. M. Best, Miss A. Seale, Miss L. A. Parker. Postings and Transfers.-Sisters: Miss A. B. Wohlmann, to Chatham, from

Aldershot; Miss C. G. Lees, to Aldershot, from Chatham; Miss M. L. Potter, to Tidworth, from Dover; Miss A. A. Wilson, to Dover. from Tidworth; Miss E. M. Lang, to York, from Devonport; Miss J. Murphy, to Devonport, from London; Mis. E. H. Hordley, to London, from York ; Miss L. M. Toiler, to Tidworth, on returr: from Hong Kong. Staff Nurses: Miss A. C. V. Morant, to Shorncliffe, from Aldershot; Miss D. M. Best, to Woolwich, on provisional appointment; Miss A. Seale, to Aldershot, on provisional appointment; Miss L. A. Parker, to London, on provisional appointment; Miss A. G. Dempster, to Netley, from Aldershot'; Miss E. A. Harvey, to Aldershot, on return from Hong Kong.

Appointments Oonfirmed.-Staff Nurse: Miss E. F. Stephenson. Arrivals.-Miss L. W. Tulloh, Matron, from· Hong Kong; Miss H. M. Drage,

Sister, from Hong Kong; Miss L. M. Toiler, Sister, from Hong Kong; Miss M. S. Williams, Sister, from Hong Kong; Miss E. A. Harvey, Staff Nurse, from Hong Kong.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE. EXAMINATION FOR COMMISSION IN THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

Medicine.-Case for commentll.ry. Wednesday, January 22, 1913. Commencing 10 a.m. (Time allowed, 1iJ hours.) Read your instructions.

J. H., a porter, married, aged 34, wl,1s admitted to hospital on March 17, suffering from a great deal of dorsal pain. There had been no hereditary disease to account for the pain in the back, nor had he had any injury to it. the only previous affections from which he suffered having been an attack of rheumatism two years before, and an attack of syphilis ten years ago. Five months previous to admission he first complained of the pain, and he attributed it to lifting heavy packages and weights. Two months later he was unable to sleep from the pain, which became more severe, and shifted at times to his left side. Still he continued working until he was admitted into the hospital. At the time of his admission he referred the pain to the lower dorsal region, and the anterior superior spinous process of the left ilium, the pain in the latter place shooting down along the course of the genito-crural nerve, and cutaneous nerves of the thighs. There was no fever, his pulse was quiet, and his general health remarkably good. With rest, chloral draughts, and the application of a small blister outside the crest of the ilium, he remained in tolerable health and much the same condition for a month. The bowels were a little constipated. The urine normal quantity, and free from albumen and sugar. As the symptoms of the pain shooting into the testicle suggested the possibility of renal colic, or the existence of renal and vesical calculi, he was sounded for stone, but with negative results. Physical examination failed to detect anything abnormal in the abdomen ; all the organs were sound, and there was an absence of any growth or tumour. The vertebral column was apparently free from disease and deformity. The next note in the case, a month later, was to the effect that the pain was very severe, being felt at the sacro-iliac synchoildrosis, and that it became worse towards evening and night, and was of a paroxysmal character. As several of




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the lymphatics in the groin were enlarged, and as there were cicatrices on the penis, it was thought well to put him under a course of mercury, on the possibility of a syphilitic tumour pressing on the origin of the nerves. This treatment, however, gave no relief. Some weeks later there was a marked fulness in the left inguinal region, and he complained of tenderness on pressure. The pain was worse at night and whenever he rose to go to stool he was unable to stand erect, but stooped towards the left. It seemed to have left his back, for he no longer complained of it there, and referred it entirely to his groin. So sensitive was his thigh along the course of the cutaneous nerves that it was impossible to use much manipUlative investigation. All this time the tempera. ture was within normal limits, and the pulse did not go above 90, though it had lost body. Three weeks later, in August, I examined him as he stood, and found a pulsat. ing tumour between the twelfth rib and the last dorsal spine. This was distinctly distensile in character. On investigating it further round towards the region to which the pain was so much referred, the pulsation could still be felt, but very indistinctly, the point of maximum pulsation being at the back. Percussion dulness extended as high as the level of the tenth rib forward to the anterior superior spinous process, and back to, the vertebral column. No murmur could be detected on the most careful investigation over the spine, nor could any epigastric tumour be found. For a week this state of things went on without change, except he looked paler and thinner, and his pulse became shabby and quick. The hypodermic use of morphia was constantly called for, and two or three grains, in divided doses of half a grain each, during the twenty-four hours, were required to give him any relief. Four days before his death, a.bout 2 o'clock, he was seized with an intense pain in the left groin, shooting down into the leg. His bowels failed to move, and he complained of "awful cramps" in his stomach, which were so bad that in the paroxysms of pain he ground his teeth. He became extremely blanched in the face, lips, tongue, hands and feet, and complained of dulness of vision and a feeling as if he were about to faint. A slight epileptic fit, with .transient unconsciousness, affecting chiefly the face and eyes, occurred at the same time. His pulse at the wrist, when I saw him at 4.30 that day, was almost uncountable, polycrotous, and compressible, the rate being 140. On examining the heart I found only one sound over the whole area, which was abrupt and short, and accompanied with a pumping action of the heart. He vomited a little grumous matter once or twice, but there was neither hoomatemesis nor meloona. I thought him dying then; but when I visited him again, four hours afterwards. I found him quieter and complaining of no pain except when his leg was moved. Next day his pulse was 130, and the two sounds of the heart were audible. Tactile sensation was, however. lost along the anterior part of the thigh; but the inner and posterior parts were sensi· tive to the touch, while at the middle part hairs could be pulled out without his noticing it. His temperature was 99'2° ; his pulse fell to 120; and the sounds of the heart became more audible. He was too ill to be examined fully, but the area of percussion dulness in the left side of the abdomen was found to be increased and a sense of fulness and hardness was conveyed to the hand on palpation from the hypochondrium to the pubes, while the right side was hyper-resonant. After this rally he had another fit of faintness, and an epileptiform seizure, similar to, but less pronounced, than the first, and he sank in four hours.

What is your opinion as to the nature of the disease? What explanation of the prominent symptoms and physical signs can you suggest? And what pathological conditions were found at the autopsy? .

Surgery.-.Case for commentary. Wednesday. January 22, 1913. Commencing 1l.40'a.m. (Time allowed, 1~ hours). Read your instructions.

A woman, aged 50, who had formerly enjoyed good health was admitted to hospital with the following history :-

Two months ago she was annoyed with" rumbling noises" in the lower part of the abdomen, and observed that she was rather swollen. After a month severe pain was felt in the right iliac fossa. Her medical adviser found a lump in this region, noted that she was becoming thinner, and recommended removal to hospital. She, however, continued her household duties till three days before admission, when Idcal pain became severe.

On admission the pulse was 110, temperature 99°, respiration 32, leucocytosis 22,000.

There was fulness in the right iliac fossa, and no movement on respiration. On palpation the area was found to be rigid and extremely tender and the lower part dull on percussion. The skin was unaltered. Rectal examination, family history, and general functions were negative.

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LIST OF BOOKS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY DURING THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER, 1912.

Title of Work and Anthor

Simple Lectures on Nursing for Soldiers in India. By M. R. Truman

Scientific Memoirs. By Officers of the Medical and Sanitary Departments of the Government of India-

No. 51. A Streptothrix isolated from the Spleen of a Leper. By Major W. Glen Liston, LM.S., and Captain T. S. B. Williams, LM.S.

No. 52. Dysentery in Hazaribagh Central Gaol, January, 1910-March, 1911. By Oaptain R. T. Wells, LM.S.

No. 53. The Development of the Parasite of Indian Kala-azar. By Oaptain W. S .

. Patton, I.M.S. Olinical Bacteriology and H[l)matology. By W.

D'Este Emery Materia Medica and Pharmacy. By Reginald R.

Bennett Report on Sanitary Measures in India in 1910-11.

Vol. xliv. England and Germany. By Leaders of Public

Opinion in both Empires. Oollected by Dr. Ludwig Stein.

Notes for Officers proceeding to India. By Major A. T. Moore, R.E., andMajorE. C. Ogilvie, R.E.

Practical Chemistry. By P. B. E. Richards Aids to Tropical Hygiene. By Major R. J. Black

ham, R.A.M.C. Metropolitan Water Board. 6th Annual Report.

Report on the Results of the Ohemical and Bacteriological Examin'1tion of the London Waters for the twelve months ended March 81, 1912. By Dr. A. C. Houston

Parsimony in Nutrition. By Sir James CrichtonBrowne, lVLD.

The Operating Theatre in Private Practice. By O. H. Whiteford

Sevensk Engelsk Hand-Ordbok. By V. E. Oman ..

Oollected Papers on Oirculation and Respiration. First Series. Ohiefly containing Laboratory Researches. By Sir T. Lauder Brunton

Skin Affections in Childhood. By H. G. Adamson, M.D.

Medioal Lectures and Olinical Aphorisms. By Samuel JonesGee, M.D.

Heart Disease and Thoracic Aneurysm. By E. J. Poynton, M.D.

Diseases of the Larynx. By Harold BarwelI Auscultation and Percussion. By Samuel Gee, M.D. Practical An[l)sthetics. By H. E. G. Boyle Surgical Emergencies. By Percy Sargent ..

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LIST OF BOOKS ADDED TO THE LIBRARy.-Continued.

Title of Work and Author

Studies in Clinical Medicine. By C. D. Hawthorne, M.D.

The Bacteriology of Surface Water in the Tropics. By Major W. W. Olemesha, 1.M.S.

Surgery for Dental Students. By A. S. and B. Underwood

Narrative of the Field Operations connected with the Zulu War of 1879 '

Letters from India and the Crimea. By J. A. Bostock, C.B.

Records of Service and Campa,igning in many Lands. By Surgeon-General Munro, M.D., C.B.

Observations upon the Medical Department of the British Army, made in 1891. By Brevet-Lieut.Colonel A. A. Woodhull, Major Medical Department, U.S.A.

The Tale of a Field Hospital. By Fraderick Treves The Army from Within. By the Author of "An

Absent-:ininded War" The War Office, the Army, and the Empire. By

H. O. Arnold-Foster, M.P The Sick and Wounded in South Africa. By Mr.

Burdett-Coutts, M.P. Memorial to the late James Thomson, M.D_, Assis

tant Surgeon of the 44th Regiment Events of a Military Life. By W. Henry, Esq.,

Surgeon to the Forces, 1st Class. Buller's Campaigu with the Natal Field Force of

1900. By E. B. Knox, B.A., M.D., Lieutenant R.A.M.C.

Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army. By Sir C. A. Gordon, K.C.B., M.D.

Report of the Committee of the Portland Hospital. The School of Military Engineering, 1812-1909. By

Colonel B. R. Ward, R.E. Hospital Corps' Drill Regulations, United States

Army. Official Drill Manual for Members of the St. John

Ambulance Brigade. By R. Sleman, M.A., and W. J_ Church Brasier.

Guide to Stretcher and Bearer Company Drill. By Staff-Serjeant W. K. Waterson, Vol. Med. Staff Corps.

The Field Ambulance Guide. By Captain G. H. Painton, R.A.M.C.

Manual of Stretcher Drill, English-Hausa, prepared for the use of the Gold Coast Constabulary. By J. Numa Rat.

The Elements of Squad, Company and Battalion Drill. By J. Buckley, Q_M. Medical Staff.

Formulary of Prescriptions for use in Military Hospitals.

An Absent-Minded War. By a British Staff Officer. The Letters of "Vetus" on the Adminstration of

the War Office.

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LIST OF BOOKS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY.-Oontinued.

'l'itl. of Work of Author

Memories of a Long Life. By W. C. MacLean, O.B.,M.D.

Reminiscences in the Life of Surgeon-Major George A. Hutton.

The Soldiers' First-Aid Handbook. By W. D. Dietz, Captain and Surgeon, U.S.A.

Impressions of a Doctor in Kharki. By F. E. Freemantle.

RagTime, A Oollection of Military Poems suitable for Recitation. By Lieut.-Oolonel Donegan, R.A.M.C.

E. Merck's Annual Reports of Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Ohemistry and Therapeutics. Vol. xxv.

Army Diseases and Contributions to Pathology. By John Davy, M.D., F.R.S.

Physiological Researches. By John Davy, M.D., F.R.S.

Anatomical Drawings selected from the Morbid Anatomy in the Army Medical Museum at Ohatham. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fasciculus. ,

A Handbook of the Tsetse-Flies. By E. E. Austen.

West African Medical Records and Reports; Gold Ooast; Letters on Various Subjects, 1822-26.

Sierra Leone Medical Reports, 1824 . . . . Sierra Leone Medical Records from 1837 to 1845 8ierra. Leone Medical Records, 1844 to 1850 Gambia Historical Register, 1848 to 1858 Gambia Historical Records, 1858 to 1867 The Collected Papers of the Lister Institute of

Preventive Medicine-Vol. viii, Part 1. Bacteriological, Patho

logical, and Epidemiological Papers. Vol. viii, Part 2; Physiological, Zoological,

and Bio-Ohemical Papers. A History of the British Army. By the Hon. J. W.

Fortescue. Vol. vii, with Vol. of maps. An Introduction to Bacteriological and Enzyme

Chemistry. By GilbertJ. Fowler: Practical Organic Chemistry. By Julius B. Oohen. Methods of Air Analysis. By G. J. S. Haldane,

M.D., F.R.S. Ounningham's Practical Anatomy. Edited by

Arthur Robinson PhysicalOhemistry. BY,James O. Philip •. Campaigns on the North-west Frontier. By Oaptain

W. L. Nevill, D.S.O. Oholera and its Treatment. By Leonard Rogers,

M.D., LM.S. Clinical Immunity and Sero-Diagnosis. By A.

Wolff-Eisner, M.D. Translated by Ray W. Matson, M.D.

Edition Date Source 0 bt,ined

2nd

5th

1895

1907

1891

1901

1912

1912

1862

1834 to

1841 1911

Presented by Oolonel William

Johnston, C.B., M.D.'

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Editor, Journal.

Presented by H. D. Rolleston,

M.D.

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Director, British Museum. Lieut.-Ool. A. A. Sutton,R.A.M.O.

1911-12 Editor, Journal.

1912

1912 Library Grant.

1911

1910 " " 1912 " "

1912 "

1910 1912

1911 "

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LIST OF BOOKS ADDED TO THE LIBRARY-Continued.

Title of Work and Author Edition I Date Soureeobtained'

----------------------------------------Practical Photo-micrography. By J .. Edwin Barnard The Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905. By Oolonel

Oharles Ross, D.S.O. Vol. J, up to and including the Battle of Liao-Yang.

The Physiology of Protein Metabolism. By E. P. Cathcart, M.D.

The 'fechnology of Bread-making. By William and W. C. Jago

The Analysis of Food and Drugs. By E. J. Parry Vols. 1 and 2

AnalyticalOhemistry. By F. P. Treadwell. Translated by W. Hall. Vol. 2, Quantitative Analysis

Royal Commission on Sewage Disposal, 6th Report Enzymes and their Applications. By Dr. Jean

Effront. Translated by S. C. Prescott A Laboratory Manual of Physiological and Patho

logical Ohemistry. By Dr. E. Salkowski. Translated by W. R. Dindorff .

The Filtration of Public Water Supplies. By Allen Hazen

Lehrbuch der Protozoenkunde. By Dr.F. Doflein, Handbuch der Hygiene. By Professors Rubner,

Gruber, and Ficker. Band 1 Manual for Women's Voluntary Aid Detachments.

By P. C. Gabbett, Lieut.-Colonel I.M.S. (Ret.) British Red Oross Society Nursing Manual, No. 2.

By James Oantlie, M.A" M.B. Zeitschrift fur Ohemotherapie. Originale. 1 Teil.

Erster Band. Hefts 1 to S. Zeitschrift fur Chemotherapie. 11 Teil. Referate.

Hefte 1 to 11 Publications of the University of Manchester.

Medical Series, No. 14. Diseases of the Nervous System. By Judson S. Bury, M.D.

Report on the Health of the Army for the Year 1911. Vol. 5S

Handbook of the German Army 41st Annual Report of the Local Government

Board, 1911-12. Supplement containing the Report of the Medical Officer for 1911-12

Vade Mecum for Officers and Civilians proceeding to India. By Lieutenant J. E. Power

House Flies and how they spread Disease. By C. G. Hewitt

Tropenkrankheiten und Tropenhygiene. By Ruge and Verth

A Manual of Surgical Treatment. By Oheyne and Burghard. New Edition. Vol. 3

Hygiene and Public Health. By Ghosh and Das ..

Srd

Srd

4th

1911 1912

1912

1911

1911

1912

1909 1909

1904

1910

1911 1911

1912

1912

1912

1912

1912

1912

1912 1912

1912

1912

1912

1912

1912

Library Grant.

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" Library Grant.

" University of Manchester.

War Office.

Oomm~~dant's Office.

Editor, Journal.

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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. PROCEEDINGS OF A COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT. THE WAR OFFICE, ON TUESDAY,

JANUARY 21, 1913.

Pre.ent. Surgeon-General Sir Launcelotte Gubbins, K.C.B., M.V.O., ·K.H.S., President, in

the Ohair. Surgeon-General W. Donovan, O.B. Surg&On-General W. Babtie, V.C., C.B., C.M.G. Colonel B. M. Skinner, M.V.O. Lieutenant-Colonel E. M. Wilson, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. Lieutenant-Colonel W. W. Pope. Major E. M. Pilcher, D.S.O. Major M. H. G. Fell. Oaptain L. Ootterill. Oaptain F. Orookes. A letter of apology for non· attendance was read from Colonel Lynden'Bell. (1) The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. (2) It was noted that Lieutenant-Colonel W. W. Pope has consented to serve on the

Committee vice Lieutenant-Colonel E. O. Wight; and that Captain T. J. Wright has been nominated' to serve on the Committee vice Major G. Delap, D.S.O.

(3) It was noted that the following grants were received from Companies during the past quarter:-

No. 4 Company, Netley ,,11 " Shorncliffe

Nos. 12 and 34 Companies Woolwich No. 20 Company, Tidworth .. . . ,,23 " Pretoria ,,24 " Bloemfontein ,,31 " Mauritius ,,32 " Singapore (Officers)

Final donation R.A.M.O. Training Oamp, Tidworth, 1910

GENERAL RELIEF FUND.

GRANTS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR 1912.

£5 0 0 880 310 0

10 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 200 470

14 10 3

£77 5 3

Company £ s. d. Company £ s. d. Aldershot 60 0 0 24 Bloemfontein .. 20 0 0 Netley 5 0 0 25 Bermuda 2 2 0

.6 Portsmouth 5 0 0 26 Ceylon .. 5 0 0 7 Devonport Nil 27 Hong Kong (Serj ean ts' 8 York 2 10 0 Mess, £2) 4 0 0 9 Colchester 5 0 0 28 Gibraltar 3 0 0

10 Ohatham 110 0 29 Jamaica 1 8 0 11 Dover 8 8 0 30 Malta 10 0 0 12 ·Woolwich 10 0 0 31 Mauritius 2 0 0 13 Edinburgh 5 0 0 32 Singapore (Officers) 4 7 0 14 Dublin 710 0 33 Egypt .. .. 6 0 0 15 Belfast .. 3 17 0 35 London .. 5 0 0

. 16 Cork 5 0 0 Tidworth Camp of In-17 Curragh .. 8 4 3 struction 14 10 3 18 London .. 2 0 0 Tidworth Camp of In-19 Ohester .. 3 4 0 struction (Sjts.' Mess) 2 0 4 20 Tidworth 21 0 0 -----22 Oape Town Nil. £242 10 10 23 Pretoria .• 10 0 0 -----




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(4) The following grants, made from the General Relief Fund for the quarter ending December aI, 1912, were considered and sanctioned.

RECIPIENTS OF GENERAL RELIEF FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER aI, 1912.

No. Name Age District Grant Total Remarks -- --------------- -------373 Mrs. S. McC .•• a7 Dublin .. £4 £24 Three children to support. 374 Mrs. A. A. B ..• 50 Colchester 3 3 In straitened circumstances. 375 Mrs. A. L. H .•• 40 Devonport 3 6 . Two children to support. 376 Mrs. F. S. .. 29 Dublin .. 4 16 Three children to support. 377 Mrs. E. K. M. 41 Devonport 2 5 Insufficient means. 378 Mr. W. C. D ... 44 Dublin .. 2 2 Destitute and out of work. 379 Mr. T.F. .. 29 Devonport 2 2 Ill-health and out of work. 380 Mr. G. R. G ••• 42 Aldershot •• 4 16 Unable to work. Totally

I blind. 381 Mrs. C. L. .. 44 York .. 1 1 Unable to work through ill·

health. 382 Mrs. K. A. B ••• 36 Dover .. 2 5 Out of work. 383 Mr. J. P. R. .. 61 Aldershot .• 5 5 Poverty. 384 Mr.E. P. .. 61 Netley .. 2 6 Suffers from ill-health. 385 Mrs. W. .. 44 Belfast .. 4 4 Five children. Husband re-

cently deceased. 386 Mr. A. J. P. ..

124 York .. 1 1 Ill-health.

387 Mr. K. T. G. .. 28 Portsmouth 2 2 Destitute and out of work.

(5) The Aldershot Band accounts were considered and passed and are appended to these Minutes. A sum of £112 was voted for the current quarter's expenses.

(6) It was noted that the following amounts have been paid for Memorials during the past quarter :-

Queen Alexandra's Chapel Fire Insurance Portrait of Surgeon·General Sir Launcelotte Gubbins,

including frame

£4 4 4

68 2 0

It was resolved that the Fire Insurance Policy shOUld be sent to the Secretary for transmission to the Bankers for safe keeping, and that the Bankers be instructed to pay the premium thereon annually.

(7) The accounts for 1912 were considered and passed and are attached to these Minutes. It was decided on the proposal of Colonel Skinner, seconded by SurgeonGeneral Babtie, that as the Fund is only receiving 2~ per cent. on its deposit account, a sum of £2,000 should be invested in Trust Fund Securities in the ex·officio names of the Director·General A.M.S., the Commandant of the Royal Army Medical College and the Deputy Director Medical Services, London district.

(8) A letter was read from Major Browne Mason referring to a private Memorial Fund for the late-Major L. Parker, asking if the Royal Army Medical Corps Fund would take it over. It was resolved that as not only was there no precedent for such action, but that similar applications have been previously refused and that the Royal Army Medical Corps Fund only undertook Memorials of distinguished officers; this application therefore could not be entertained.

(9) The Committee hope that any officer discovering a print or sketch portraying any worthies of the Medical Service of the Army, such as Robert Jackson, Donald Muuro, Brocklesby, or Marshall, will communicate with the Secretary of the Fund with a view to the Committee purchasing the same.

(10) It was sanctioned that the sum of £3 13s. 6d. be paid to Lieutenant·Colonel Wilson for his office expenses.in connection with obtaining employment for N.C.Os. and men of the Corps during 1912.

F. W. H. DAVIE HARRIS, Lieutenant-Colonel, 124, Victoria Street, S. W. Secretary

ERRATUM. M It d"M ro" In CORPS NEWS, p. 39, para. 9, line 7 from bottom, for" unro rea on.




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THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS BAND ACCOUNTS.

RECEIPTS.

Quarterly Grant, R.A.M.C. Fund .. Officers' Subscriptions (Aldershot) One Officer's Subscription .. Debit at Bank

FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1912.

£ s. d. 100 0 0

20 7 6 050 8 16 5

£129 8 11 ==

EXPENDITURE.

Debit at Bank on October 1 Bandmaster's Salary Band pay Hawes & Sons (Music and Repairs) Master Tailor .• Stationary Postage

£, s. d. 11 10 2 30 0 0 59 311 20 311

5 11 7 2 9 6 o 910

£129 8 11

Audited and found correct (Signed) G. B. RIDDICK, President, Major R.A.M.O.

Aldershot, January 18,1913.

Estimated Aldershot Subscriptions Proba.ble Grant required .•

N. H. ROSS, MajorR.A.M.O. }M. b W. F. CHRISTIE, Lieutenant B.A.M.C. em ers.

ESTIMATE FOR QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 1913.

£, s. d. 16 6 0

111 1 5

£127 1 5

Estimated expenditure under all heads Debit at Bank as above ••

£ s. d. 118 5 0

816 5

£127 1 5

(Signed) LEONARD COTTERILL, Captain, Band President.




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RECEIPTS. Balance in hand, January 1, 1912-

Current Account Deposit Account

Subscriptions, 1912

Interest on Deposit Accounts

£380

2,000

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS FUND.

0

0

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR 1912.·

£

0

0

s. d. Grants to Band

Dinner

EXPENDITURE.

----- 2,380 0 0 General Relief Fund

Special loan to Mrs. C.

£ s. d.

432 4 7

269 0 0

60 0 0

10 0 0 68 2 0

17 9 4

21 0 0 18 17 2

1,108 2 6

52 8 7

:1'3,540 11 1

Portrait of the Director·General " Assist.-Surgeon McMasters, V.C.

Memorial Fnnd for Miss Florence Nightingale .. Service Memories by Sir Anthony Home Fire Insurance, Queen Alexandra's Ohapel Refund Subscriptions Bankers' Oharges Secretarial and Office Allowance Stationery Printing Postage Shorthand writer BaJance in hand December 31,1912:

Ourrent Account Deposit Account

£339 3 10

2,200 0 0

4 4 0

3 10 0

8 4 90 0 0

226

196

1 1810

1 1 0

----2,539 3 10

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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OF THE GENERAL RELIEF FUND FOR THE YEAR 1912.

RECEIPTS.

Balance in hand, January 1, 1912-Current Account Deposit Account

Grants fromR.A.M.C. Fund .• Companies Subscriptions Proceeds of Concert, Aldershot Mr. Kay, for child

Refund from Recipients Interest on Deposit Account Dividends--

Canada 3~ per cent. Stock • .. . E. India Railway 3?r per cent. Stock

£482 10 2 200 0 0

£, ,so d.

682 10 2

60 0 0 242 10 10 510

11 0 3 7 12 0 9 17 0 698

19 19 6 16 9 8

EXPENDITpRE.

Grants to Colchester District Dublin

" Devonport

" _ Edinburgh _ . " York I

" " " " "

"

Aldershot London portRmouth Belfast Woolwich Salisbury Chester Tidworth Cork Dover

"

"Netley " Royal Soldiers' Daughters' Home Union,Jack Club Corps of Commissionaires •• Soldiers' and Sailors' Help Association National Association- for Employment of R. and Sold~ers.. .. •• .. .. ..

, Liverpool Branch of ditto .. . . . . . . Lieut.:Colonel Wilson's Employment Expenses Bankers' Charges

D.

Balance in hand, December 31, 1912-Current Account Deposit Account

£386 18 4 400 0 0

£ s. d. 15 0 0 22 0 0 22 12 0 8 0 0

~

20 0 0 29 0 0 37l{) 0 14 0 0 12 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0

19 0 0 25 4 0 10 0 0

5 0 0

Ii 0 0 2 2 0 316 5 07 4

786 18 4

£1,061 10 1 £1,06110 1




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STATEMENT OF COMPASSIONATE SCHOOL FUND ACCOUNTS.

RECEIPTS.

Balance in hand January 1, 1912-Current Account . . . . £110 16 6 Deposit Account 500 0 0

Interest from Deposit Account

£ s. d.

610 16 6 11 19 6

:1&622 16 0

EXPENDITURE.

Royal Soldiers' Daughters' Home Drummond Institute Home for Destitute Catholic Children .. Balance in hand, December 31, 1912-

Current Account £110 16 0 Deposit Account 400 0 0

£, s. d.

95 0 0 5 0 0

12 0 0

51016 0

£622 16 0




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BALANCE SHEET. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS.

ASSETS. £ s. d. LIABILITIES. £ s. d. 2,539 3 10

786 18 4

1,094 6 9 510 16 0

B8.lance per Pass Book, December 31, 1911 £989 6 8

Receipts per Pass Book for 1912 . . .. 1,688 15 4

---£2,678 2 0 Less Expenditure per Pass

Book for 1912

Balance in hand per Pass Book, December 31, 1912 ..

Deposits R.A.M.C. Fund .. General Relief Fund School Fund

Investments General Relief Tru~t Fund (at cost price) ;-

Canada 3~ % Stock E. India Railway 3~ % Stock

124, Victoria Street, S. W. January 6, 1913.

1,841 3 10

836 18 2

.. 2,200 0 0 400 0 0

400 0 0

£609 6 9 485 0 0 ----- 1,094 6 9

£4,931 4 11

To R.A.M.C. Fund .. " General Relief Fund

Trust Fund " Compassionate School Fund

Examined and found correct,

£4,931 411

(Signed) R. J. S. SIMPSON, Colonel. E. M. WILSON, Lieut.-Colonel.




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-UNITED SERVIOES MEDIOAL SOOIETY. A MEETING of the above Society has been arranged for Wednesday, February 12,

at the Royal Army Medical College, Grosvenor Road, S.W., at 5 p.m. Subject: "Regimental and Field Ambulance Training," by Major Josiah Qldfield, R.A;M.C.(T.)

E. J. FINCH, Fleet-Surgeon, B.N., I 7, Whitehall Place, S.W. Hon.

S. LYLE CUMMINS, Major B.A.M.O., Secretaries. Royal Army Medical College,

Grosvenor Road, S.W.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

PROCEEDINGS OF A COMMITTEE" MEETING HELD AT THE WAR OFFICE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1913, AT 3.15 P.M.

:Present. Surgeon-General Sir Launcelotte Gubbins, K.C.B., M.V.O., K.H.S., President, in

the Chair. Surgeon-General W. Babtie, V.C., C.B., C.M.G. Colonel J. Lane Notter. Colonel W. G. Bedford, C.M.G. Lieutenant-Colonel E. M. Wilson, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. Major E. M. Pilcher, D.S.O. Letter of apology-for absence was read from Lieutenant-Colonel A. B. Cottell. (1) The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. (2) It was resolved to recommend to the next Annual General Meeting that the

following alterations be made in the Rules :-(a) The name of the Society shall be changed to "The Royal Army Medical

Corps Officers' Benevolent Society." (b) Rule I shall read as follows :-

" The Royal Army Medical Corps Officers' Benevolent Society shall consist of Commissioned Officers of the Army Medical Service, and it is instituted with a view of affording relief to those orphans of Commissioned Officers of that service (Regulars), &c., &c."

(c) The words" Royal Army Medical Corps Officers' Benevolent Society" shall be used throughout the Book of Rules instead of "Army Medical Officers' Benevolent Society."

(d) Rule XII shall be altered as follows :-"Three Trustees" shall be deleted and "Trustees" substituted for the deletion.

(e) Rule XIII shall be altered as follows :-After the words "chosen annually" in line 5, the words "There shall be three Trustees who shall be elected for life" shall be deleted and the following words substituted, "The property oithe Society shall be vested in Trustees, who shall n.ever be less than two in number."

(3) The annual accounts having been duly audited were considered and passed, and are appended to these proceedings.

(4) The following report of the Oommittee for the year 1912 was adopted :REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1912.

(1) The number of subscribers for the year was 175, and the amount,of subscriptions received came to £183 12s. 6d.

(2) The total receipts, including rebate of Income Tax, amounted to £902 10s. Id., and the expenditure totalled £842 4s. 4d.

(3) A donation of £10 was received from Colonel Ligertwood's Memorial Fund. (4) Thirty applicants, representing thirty-six orphans, received £745 in grants

varying from £10 to £40, according to the circumstances of the applicants. (5) Surgeon-General C. A. In:nes having resigned his Trusteeship, Surgeon-General

W. Donovan, C. B., kindly consented to act, and was appointed in his place. F. W. H. DAVIE HARRIS, Lieutenant-Oolonel,

124, Victoria. Street, S. W. Secretary.




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ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

RECEIPTS.

To Balanoe in Bank, January 1, 1912 " Subsoriptions " Donations " Rebate of Income Tax .. " Dividends-

North Eastern Railway, B % Debenture Stock (less tax £11 13s. 4d.)

London & North Western Railway, 3 % Deben. ture Stock (less tax £1113s. 4d.) .. ..

Midland Railway, 2! % Debentnre Stock (less tax £96s.8d.) .•

Caledonian Railway, 4 % Debenture Stock (less tax £6 9s. 8d.)

On £1,177 7s. 9d. Consols .. Refund of Loan to Mrs. C. ..

STATEMENT OF ACCOqNTS

;£ s. d.

313 19 7 183 12 6

10 0 0 39 3 0

188 6 3

188 6 10

150 13 4

104 14 4 27 14 4 10 0 0

EXPENDITURE.

By Grants Auditors' Fee

" Bankers' ChargEls " Secretary and Office Expenses " Stationery " Printing .. . Postage c"

" Balance in Bank, December 31, 1912

£1,216 10 2

INVESTMENTS.

London & North Western Railway, 3 % Debenture Stock North Eastern Railway, 3 % Debenture Stock Midland Railway, 2! % Debenture Stock Caledonian Railway, 4 % Debenture Stock Consols

£ s. a. 6,667 0 0 6,666 0 0 6,400 0 0 2,780 0 0 1,177 7 9

£23,690 7 9

£ 11. d. -745 0 0

110 o 12 6

90 0 0 226 196 1 18 10

374 ;510

£1,216 10 2

We ha.v~ compared the above statement with the books and papers relating thereto, and certify that it is correct. We ltave verified the Bank balance and the Investments in Consols, and have inspected the Certificates of the Investments in Railway Stocks as set out.

Portland House, BasinghaZZ Street, E.C.

(Signed) EVANS, PIERSON & CO. Chartered Accountants.

January 7, 1913.




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BIRTH. MAYDON.-On December 7, 1912, at Aberdeen, the wife of Oaptain W. G.

Maydon, R.A.M.O., of a son.

DEATHS. ROBBINS.---':'At Brighton, on December 23, 'i912, Oolon\lIHenry,'John Robbins,

M.D., retired Army Medical Staff, aged 67. He entered the Service as a Surgeon, Army Medical Department, on February 4,1877; became Surgeon-Major February 4, 1889; Surgeon Lieutenant-Oolonel, Army Medical Staff, Februlj,ry 4, 1897; retired on retired pay, February 24, 1897, and was promoted Oolonel on the retired list in recognition of services during the operations in South Africa, October 18, 1902. His war service was: Afghan War, 1878-9, Zaimmusht Expedition; capture of heights of Zawa. Medal. Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-5.

BUIST.-At Davos Platz, Switzerland, on January 8, Captain James Martin Buist, M.B., half-pay list, Royal Army Medical Corps, aged 36_ He entered the Service as a Lieutenant, Royal Army Medical Corps, December 4, 1899; became Captain, Dec.ember 4, 1902; and was placed on the half-pay list on June 4, 1909, on account of ill-health. His war service was: South Africau War, 1899-1902. Operations in the Orange Free State, February, 1900. Operations in Orange River Oolony (May to November 29, 1900). Operations in Oape Oolony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900. Operations in Cape Colony, north of Orange River. Queen's medal with three clasps. King's m!ldal with two clasps_

MAXHAM.-At Southsea, on January 12, Surgeon-General John William Maxham, M.D., retired, Army Medical Staff, aged 70. He entered the Service as an Assistant Surgeon, Staff, on March 31, 1864; became Surgeon, Army Medical Department, March 1, 1873; Surgeon-Major, April 28, 1876; Brigade·Surgeon, December 19, 1888 ; Surgeon-Oolonel, January 11, 1894; Surgeon-Major-General, Army Medical Staff, May 29, 1898, and retired on retired pay on August 3, 1898.

PORTER.-On January 14, at Secunderabad, from pneumonia following an operation, Margaret (Bir), the beloved wife of MajorF. J. W. Porter, D.S.O., R.A.M.C.

EXCHANGES, &0. The charge for inserting Notices respecting Exchanges in the Royal

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

Major due for abroad trooping season 1913-14 wishes to exchange on even terms with Officer low down on the roster. Apply" XYZ," c/o Holt and Co., 3, Whitehall Place, S.W.

Captain, Scottish Command, wishes to exchange to. England., Apply "Sassenach," c/o Holt and Co., 3, Whitehall Place, London; S.W.

LM.S. Captain would like to consider exchange intoR.A.M.C. Been some time in Civil Employ. Preferably with Captain just home from India, or else one who is nearly tour-expired in any foreign station. Address" Englishman," c/o Messrs. Street and Co., Ltd., 8, Serle Street, London, W.C.

MISCELLANEOUS. To Let.-Furnished Flat, overlooking Battersea Park; 2 reception,

4 bedrooms, usual offices. Within 20 minutes of Millbank; 2t guineas weekly. Apply to Mrs. J. M. Fryer, 66, Overstrand Mansions, Battersea Park, S.W.




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A free issue' of twenty-five reprints will be made to oontributors of Original Communioations, and of twenty-five exoerpts of Leotures, Travels, and Prooeedings of the United Services Medical Society.

Any demand for excerpts, additional to the above, or for reprints, must be for· warded at the time of submission of the article for publioation, and will be oharged for a,t the following rates, and additional oopies at proportionate rates :-

EXTltA FOR OOVERS FOR REPRINTS

NUMBER NUMBER COST COST OF OF OF 0>' .REPRINTS EXCERPTS' Cheaper Cheaper REPRINTS PAGES As Journal, As Journal,

Printed on Plain, Paper, Paper, Front Unprinted Printed on Plain,

Front Un printed

.£ s. d. ;£ s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.

12 { 4 0 2 6 0 1 0 } 8 0 4 6 0 2 0 3 6 0 11 3 2 0 7

16 0 7 6 0 3 6

25 { 4 0 3 0 0 1 3 } 8 0 5 6 0 2 6 4 0 1 3 3 6 0 9

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