JOURNAL OF THE

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

(torps 'lRews.

OOTOBER, 1907.

ARMY MEDICAL ·SERYICE.-GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS.

Oolonel Arthur W. P. Inman, M.B., is placed on temporary half· pay on account of ill.health, dated August 14, 1907.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. The following Majors retire on retired pay, dated August 28, 1907: Ernest O.

Freeman; M.D. ; Alfred Wright. Lieutenant Geoffrey Oarlisle resigns his Oommission, dated September 4,1907. Major Alfred L. Borradaile, M.B., retires on retired pay, dated September 7, 1907. Oaptain Harry B. Connel! from the Seconded List to be Captain, dated August 28,

1907. . The date of the retirement. with a gratuity of Oaptain William P. G. Graham,

M.B., is November 24,1897, and not as stated in the Gazette of September 13,1898.

MEMORANDA. Surgeon. General Sir Alfred Keogh, K.C.B., M.D., Director·General A.M.S., to

be a Honorary Physician to the King, vice Surgeon.General A. F. Preston, M.B., dated July 24, 1907.

APPOINTMENTS.-Colonel J. M. Jones as Principal Medical Officer in Egypt. Colonel G. T. Goggin as Principal Medical Officer, Western Command. Colonel H. Martin, M.B., as Principal Medical Officer, Hong Kong. Lieutenant·Colonel S. G. Allen as Medical Officer in charge at Duke of Yorks Royal Military School, Chelsea. Lieutenant·Colonel J. R. Dodd, M.B., to charge Royal Infirmary, Dublin. Captain W. A. Ward as Specialist in Dermatology in London. Captain H. B. Fawcus as a Specialist in Bacteriology at the Royal Army Medical College. Captain W.H. S. Nickerson, V.C., as Sanitary Officer, Northern Command. Captain H. L. W. Norrington to medical charge of Military Families' Hospital, Chatham. Major S. H. Fairrie's appointment at the Families' Hospital, Shorncliffe, has been extended.

TRANSFERS.-Captain W. H. S. Nickerson, V.O., from the Irish to the Northern Command. Captain H. L. W. Norrington from the Western to Eastern Command.

TRANSFERS TO HOME ESTABLISHMENT.-Captain W. R. P. Goodwin from India. Lieutenant·Colonel S. G. Allen from India.

EXCHANGES.-Lieutenant·Colonel W. L. Reade and Major C. A. Stone. Lieu· tenant·Colonel H. L. E. White and Major R. J. Copeland. Captain W. B. Winkfield and Captain J. B. Cautley. Lieutenant E. J. Kavanagh and Lieutenant P. S. Stewart. Lieutenant G. B. Edwards and Lieutenant A. M. Benett.

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SELECTED LIEUTENANT-COLONELS.-Lieutenant-Colonel E. J. E. Risk and Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. Birrell have been selected for increased pay of their rank.

POSTINGS.-Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. Alien to London District. Captain J. Oowan to Eastern Command.

GOOD SERVICE PENSION.-Surgeon.General Sir T. J. Gallwey, K.C.M.G., C.B.,. has been awarded a Good Service Pension, vice Surgeon-General A. F. Preston, deceased. Sir T. J. Gallwey is the last officer on the active list eligible to receive a Good Service Pension.

DIPLOMA.-Captain A. L. A. Webb obtained the D.P.H. of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, England.

EMBARKATIONS. - For Bermuda: Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Culling. For Gibraltar: Lieutenant C. M. Drew. For India: Lieutenant-Colonel T. Daly, Captain L. Humphry and Lieutenant E. G. Browne.

ARRIYALS HOME ON LEAYE.-From Egypt: Major G. Dansey-Browning and Captain T. C. Mackenzie.

QUARTERMASTERS.-Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant R. O. Roberts died at Middelburg, Cape Colony, August 13, 1907. Quartermaster and Honorary Captain J. B. Short joined No. 18 Company for duty, August 14, 1907. Exchange between Quartermaster and Honorary Major J. Hirst and Quartermaster and Honorary Captain C. Crawley has been approved.

LIST OF CASUALTIES:-Transfers to other Corps.-17260 Sergeant G. W. Payne to Colonial Government,

Northern Nigeria: 17267 Private L. H. King to Scots Greys.

Discharges.-7572 Quartermaster-Sergeant J. W. Lockwood, termination of second period; 10119 Staff-Sergeant W. H. Timbrell, free after fourteen years; 17912 Sergeant J. H. Hiatt, termination of engagement; 7582 Sergeant A. Miller, termination of second period; 8081 Corporal G. Archer, termination of second period; 8527 Corporal F. Burr, termination of second period; 7570 Corporal G. T. O. Rock. termination cif second period; 8080 Corporal A. J. Sims, termination of second period; 10237 Corporal J. Scott, medically unfit; 522 Private C. W. J. Chambers, medically unfit; 11420 Private E. McCormack, termination of second period.

Transfers from other Corps.-6001 Staff-Sergeant G. Ellison, from Stafford Volunteer Infantry Brigade Bearer Company; 10119 Staff-Sergeant W. H. Timbrell, from Transvaal Volunteers; 13856 Sergeant R. J. McKay, from Colonial Government, Northern Nigeria; 1153 Private S. J. Oox, from 3rd Middlesex Regiment; 1154 Private S. E. Hodge, from 4th Rifle Brigade; 1203 Private A. W. Foweraker, from 6th Dragoons.

Deaths.-17642 Private T. King, at York, on August 18, 1907; 165 Private W. McCormac, at Caterham, August 23, 1907; 19653 Private H. S. Tomlinson, at Ports­mouth, August 26, 1907.

Embarkations for Abroad.-To Sierra Leone, per S.s. "Axim," September 9, 1907 : 19016 CorporD.l S. J. Phillips; 18940 Private P. H. Musgrave; 18061 Private W. Cairns.

To Bermuda, per s.s. "Soudan," August 29, 1907: 9245 Staff-Sergeant H. Cassell ; 18248 Lance-Corporal W. Johnson; 18000 Private J. Payne; 19380 Private C. H. Down; 19718 Private F. Brain.

To Colonial Government, Northern Nigeria, August 31,1907: 17260 Sergeant G. W. Payne.

Disembarkations from Abroad.-From Bermuda, per s.s. "Ocamo," August 17, 1907: 19056 Private J. Shelton.

From South Africa, per s.s. "Guelph," September 2, 1907: 14326 Corporal W. P. S. Morman. .

Transfers to Army Reserve.-578 Private W. H. Bonson, 526 Private E. McDermott, 546 Private R. Walsh, 548 Private A. McDougall, 5409 Private J. Leacy, 555 Private J. Neal, 19169 Private F. Chittendon, 538 Private F. H. Nicholls, 547 Private W.

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Sephton, 562 Private G. Webster, 537 Private J. Dougan, 553 Private E. Wingfteld, 539 Private J. A. Russell, 552 Private W. T. Driscoll, 557 Private .W. Garrett, 550 Private A. Reith, 574 Private T. Powers, 534 Private H. J. Allen, 535 Private R. Black, 545 Private W. Beattie, 558 Private R. Aitkinson, 577 Private J. Auld, 551 Private D. A. Leitch, 563 Private C. H. Stevens, 565 Private J. T; Robson, 566 Private P. McManus, 568 Private J. W. Cairns, 572 Private F. Bell, 575 Private J; Duffy, 567 Private J. Huntley, 576 Private P. Vickery, 579 Private H. Dudley, 573 Private F. E. Antcliffe, 591 Private G. ·E. Herbert, 592 Private H. Woodhead, 19184 Private F. O'Connor, 12737 Private H. Dawson,587 Private L. Kendrick, 588 Private O. Mellon, 580 Private J. Higgins, 19187 Private C. V. Hunt, 16329 Private G. Cochrane, 593 Private H. Limcock, 564 Private J. Burbidge, 19191 Private F. W. Pinnock, 595 Private D. Thomas, 19902 Private R. T. Orampton, 19968 Private O. H. E. Bullock, 14479 Private H. Ohapman, 594 Private J. Reedman, 601 Private J. Hunter, 602 Private B. Davies, 603 Private H. Brady, 604 Private T. Tighe, 605 Private J; Fitzgerald, 613 Private P. Wright, 11496 Private T. Holland, 622 Private J. Smith; 620 Private E. Moore, 632 Private J. H. Vince, 629 Private J. Birch, 630 Private F. Riley, 607 Private J. Greenwood, 612 Private J. Hughes, 621 Private H. Hardiment; 628 Private F. Ashbury, 615 Private T. Burke, 12515 Private J. Shepherd, 611 Private J. McGuigan, 606 Private H. O'Hara, 631 Private J. Robbens. 633 Private H. Carr, 640 Private A. Nixon, 19209 Private W. Sharpe, 623 Private A. J. O. Peake, 634 Private W. Fisher, 635 Private P. J. Jennings, 636 Private F. G. Lewis, 637 Private F. Loosely, 638 Private D. G. Waldron, 639 Private O. H. Thomas, 641 Private J. Kilgallon,.642 Private E. Driscoll, 643 Private F. Oale, 644 Private M. A. Gardner, 647 Private H. F; Lloyd, 663 Private J. Oampbell, 651 Private W. Meek, 652 PrivateT. Mullanay, 646 Private J. McDougall, 19225 Private W. Thompson, 657 Private F. T. Bone, 658 Private J. Hedges, 654 Private D. Ryan, 653 Private J. Welsh, 665 Private W. Whyte, 661 Private J. M. Crombet, 650 Private J. Sweeney, 649 Private W. Wilkie, 656 Private A; Tatlow, 655 Private J. Bignall, 17220 Privat.e E. J. Piercey, 19226 Private A. Young; 666 Private R. Jordan, 676 Private S. H. Trower, 680 Private F. Jones, 688 Private J; Radford, 690 Private A. Finnegan, 19221 Private J. Dempster, 693 Private H. J: Oartwright, 683 Private J. Leathem, 689 Private P. F. Ooffey, 695. Private W. Sweet; 685 Private J. Dabbs, 703 Private G. Brown, 12527 Private J. Ryan;

THE FOLLOWING NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN HAVE QUALIFIED FOR·· PROMOTION IN THE VARIOUS OORPS EXAMINATIONS, &c.

For Quartermaster-Sergeant.··-8417 Staff-Sergeant J. Davis, 9722 Staff-Sergeant W; J. Tite.

For Staff-Sergeant.--9632 Staff-Sergeant J. Baxter, 10912 Sergeant J. H. McMahon, 10710 Sergeant J. Moore, 11530 Sergeant J. T. Starkie, 11059 Sergeant J. Dunn, 10590 Sergeant J. W; Elliott, 17759 Sergeant J. Black.

For Sergeant.-9936 Staff-Sergeant H. Allwork, 9404 Sergeant A. Lovett, 10598 Lance.Sergeant P. G. Knightley, 15001 Lance-Sergeant W. Hurst, 11417 Oorporal A. Bush, 18970 Corporal J. Higginbottom.

For Corporal.-16482 Private W. C. Leppington, 18833 Private R. Crook, 19237 Private W. Naylor, 16130 Private W. Lacey, 19734 Private H. F. Peters, 14693 Private F. W. Kay, 18498 Private E. R. Ross, 11728 Private W. White, 19802 Private A. Leakey, 19820 Private H. W. Stagg, 19763 Private A. J. Luxon, 751 Private A. J. Milne, 12411 Private A. A. Sims, 17244 Private A. F. McArthur 11382 Private A; Nunn, 18964 Private G. W. Herbert, 19444 Private H. A. Jones, 18991 Private S. Orowder, 19279 Private H. E. Mars, 19812 Private F. P. Barron.

NOTES FROM ALDERSHOT: Royal Army Medical Corps, The Annual Athletic Meeting.-The annual sports of the Corps, held on the Regimental Ground, were most interesting and, as usual, attracted a very large gathering of spectators of all ranks to the enclosures, arranged with great skill and taste around the ground. The programme contained over thirty events, all of which were contested with great spirit. In most of the events the Militia companies under training in Aldershot competed, whilst there were several events open to the Oorps at all stations. The officers enter­tained in their customary hospitable manner, the interior of the huge marquee erected in their enclosure presenting a pretty picture, the floral decorations being most charm­ing, reflecting all credit on the taste of Mr. and Mrs. Paxman. At the conclusion of the sports the prizes were presented by Mrs. Anderson, wife of Colonel L. E. Anderson, No. 1 Company, in the absence of Lady Gallwey. The band of the Corps, under the

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dirC9Lioll of Mt,. T. W. BCllnett, played 0.11 excellent programme of music during the afternoon, while there was plenty of arnusemcui u.fforded by the antics of the party of clown poUccmcn a.m1 the Pierrot 'l1roupe who played in the tmclosu re>l. 'T'he Preside ut of t he Oommittee l'csponsiule for r,he anangemfmts was Lieuten:l,l1t-Colunc1 L. l!:. :\ ndcr~on; Lieutenn.n j,·Culollcl T. O'H. Ha.milton, (J.0. M., WitS "he referee; '\Tajor E . D. i;:;teel W;"I.;; t.l!n ~t!~rter • .:\ l ajor,D. T. R itTOll was the fiotlrd&ry . and Sta fT.Sorgclmt Uoggan acted 3.l'; clork of the course. 1'0 I.he latter is d uo m ost of the crec1 iL ror the excellent. a.rl',. .... gcment3 of t he 00u rf;fl and grou nd.

'Iha principl\l interp.s~ waR c~ulccd in the COll iest~ for the Johuson Mile.l{.llciug Challonge Cup, which was 'Yon by Private Stubbingt nu , :::-loo 11 Company. RopreHent_ Ittives from seven~l sta.tions COmpeLtlu for it, and the Corps Challenge Shield and

fl.aia ny G,,1 ~ r\1vi P(lld~", L'hr;~{,~d, Aldu~!'(}'.l

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medals for ~ t retnh cr work, wb ioh ha:; again been won by Ko . .l Compn.uy , ~rui[l ed by Corporal l:'dl. 'Ph", \·O!'.lllt.S were fl.S fo)l1ow::;:- .

'l'hTowiTl~J (lw G,·ickct iJall.-l, l:'rivatB Sracb; , 102 yt~rds; 2, rnvate MarstoD, 0(l yards 2 feet .

PUlling aw Slwl.-1, .Priyat.e !Ua.n n, '28 fee t 8 iu eLc::; ; 2 Corpu ral S proule, 2R fAPt

(l in c hes; 3. Pl'iva Lc Price, 27 {,-,cL. '1'wo ~lliw~ Walking Roc-e.--,!\ (lot..('u slurt;ed, the e\·Ant bfling open f,n the Cor~-'l at

u.ll I>tiations; 1, Pl;\':'\t,A F euwick, KeUc)' : 2. Pri~atie H.ogE'l's. A I~ fl(ilhot; 3, r n.'ale \Vrigbt, C Compan y , ,\Vou by 3 yards, 50 yards djYirl:ng second and third.

Football Kicki'11lj.-There were nearly a ~(l()rc of cOffilJe Li tc:rs in Utis evcnt." whi ch 'Yrl.f; won b,Y Pl'ivt\Le Price, tilt; regimoot,a l goa.J_k,~cpe r. wilL f1, l.tek o! ]57 rt'e~ Smche,,; Prh·n.tc Tipping', the htt.lf b<1.c:(, was ROC01Hi with I G6 red.

220 Yf"Hls (al' Privates,- 1, r ri "'t\tie Diamond j :2, Pl"ivato Coollay; :3, Prinl.tc Fc\\lrcll. J!:ight f;t a. rted, Won by:1 Y:lt'd;;. a clu~e t hird.

FTigh JUlII]J.-l . tiie, Pri,a&u; ILamilton an d Pricc, 4 {ccL 9 inches. Ou jUlllpiug off thn ti e fo r points Pri\'~~lc I'ricc wou by an inch.

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Veteran's Race, 100 Yards.-1, Private Stilling; 2, Private Lee; 3, Private Dever. Won by a few inches, with a good third placed man.

Long Jump.-1, Private Price, 18 feet 2 inches; 2, Corporal Sproule, 17 feet 11 inches.

100 Yards, all Ranks.-1, Private Cooney ;2, Private Diamond; 3 Lance-Corporal Ranford. Won by a foot, a yard dividing second and third.

200 Yards for Corporals.-1, Corporal Miller; 2, Lance·Corporal Ranford; 3, Lance-Corporal Harvey. Won by 4 yards, a close third; a dozen turned out.

Hurdle Race, 8 Flights.-1, Sergeant McKenzie; 2, Private Cartright; 3, Private Ball. Won by 3 yards, the same distance separating second and third.

Buglers' Boot Bace.-1, Boy Quelch; 2, Boy Holden; 3, Boy Rolfe. Quarter Mile, open to the Corps at all Stations.-Seventeen started, Corporal Kay,

Dublin, getting an early start, which he maintained to the tape, Corporal Miller, Aldershot, endeavouring to contest him in the straight, but failed by 2 yards, Private Cooney, Depot, being third, 10 yards to the bad. A good race.

Children's Race.-Boys: 1, R. Harvey; 2, Mick Smith; 3, T. Coad; 4, W. Bullock. Girls: 1, E. Malcolm; 2, N. Lovell; 3, K. Steer; 4; E. Smith.

One Mile, open to the Oommand.--Eight faced the starter, Private Willis, 2nd Grenadier Guards, the Army champion, taking the lead in the first lap, and with Gunner James, Royal Garrison Artillery, quickly placing a long gap between themselves and the rest of the field. James took the lead in the third lap, but could not get away from Willis, who shot to the front in the last lap and, striding away, won by 12 yards, James being second, and, Bandsman Brook, 1st Leinster Regiment, and Private Small; 1st Yorks Regiment, dead heat, third, 20 yards behind.

Half-Mile, open to the Corps at all Stations.-Thirteen started, the field keeping in a bunch till the last lap, when Lance-Corporal Penny, No. 1 Company, went clean away from the field and won by 15 yards in splendid style; Private Farrow, No. 1 Conipany, being second, and Corporal Miller, Depot, third, 5 yards to the bad.

Sack Race.-After several heats had first been run,' the final resulted in a victory for Boy Quelch; 2, Private Denvers; 3, Boy Bardwell. .

Ladies' Egg and Spoon Race.-1, Mrs. Aldridge; 2, Mrs. Coggan; 3, Mrs. Edser. Won amid much amusement by a few inches.

One Mile, open to the Corps at all Stations, for the Johnson Challenge Cup.-Eight started: 1, Private Stubbington, Dover; 2, Private Cooney; 3, Private Harvey. .

Tug-of- War, Final.-In the first round No_ 1 Company beat No. 3 Company, and then defeated A Company. B Company beat the Militia Company in the first round, and then defeated C. Company and .No. 200mpany. In the final No. 1 Company beat B Company by 2-1, under the able coaching of Sergeant Hart.

Company Relay Race.-Four teams competed, the No. 10f each team having to run one lap, the No. 2 two laps, and the No. 3 three laps. No. 1 Company led all through up to within a hundred yards of the tape, when B Company representative, Corporal Miller, sprinted and won by 10 yards, No. 1 Company being second, and No. 2 Com­pany being third. The winning team comprised Private Cooney, Private Rogers, and Corporal Miller. .

120 Yards' Race, for Officers.-A capital race was won by Colonel Bond, Lieutenant Robinson being a close second.

Slow Bicycle Race.-1, Private Rogers; 2, Boy Smith; 3, Boy Peacock. Boot Melee.-1, Private Barnes; 2, Boy Holden; 3, Boy Bardwell. . Obstacle Race. -1, Private Cartwright; 2, Private Fewtrell; 3, Private Eldrett.

Won by 8 yards, same between second and third. Warrant Officers' and Sm'geants' 220 Yards Handicap.-1, Sergeant Ward, 17 yards'

start; 2, Sergeant Pugh, scratch; 3, Sergeant Winn, scratch. Won by 8 yards in fine style. This makes the sixth year in succession that Sergeant Ward has won this event.

Oonsolation Race.-1, Private Perkins; 2, Private Mills; 3, Private Morrison. Won by 8 yards.

Reveille Competition.-Six teams of four in marching order had to pitch and strike tents, a good contest resulting in a victory for A Oompany, No. 1 Company being second.

Royal Army Medical Corps Challenge Shield for Stretcher Work.-Four stretcher teams competed, being required to double 100 yards, dress a patient for a shot wound in the chest and fractured leg, and carry him back to the starting-point, a glass of water being carried on each stretcher-pole to test the steadiness of carrying. Corporal Pell's No. 1 Company team worked splendidly. They did everything according to the Manual, and although they were the last away from the starting point, they were the

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first home with their patient, whilst the glass of water being carried on the stretcher was brim full when they reached the winning-post, not a drop being spilled. The manner. in which they had bandaged their patient was better than the others, so it was no surprise to hear that they had won. A Company's team was very thorough in their dressing. They applied their dressings to the actual flesh, ripping out a coat sleeve and the seams of the clothing before dressing. This was not necessary for the purposes of the competition; but it showed a commendable thoroughness on their part. A Company was second, and B Company third. The winning team, coached by Cor­poral Pell, comprised Privates May, Hodges, Baigent, and Weeks. Through the courtesy of Messrs. Gale and Polden, we are able to reproduce photograph of the winning team.

The Challenge Cup for the competitor making the highest number of points in the various events was awarded to Private Price, who shared the prize with Private Rogers, who tied with him in points.

Major E. B. Steel, R.A.M.O., writes (September 6, 1907) :­

"ANNUAL SHOOT.

H The Dep6t and Sergeant's Royal Army Medical Corps Rifle Clubs held their annual meetings on Ash Ranges, on Angust 9 and 22 respectively. On both occasions the.weather was all that could be desired, and the conditions most favourable for good shooting. The competitions were keenly contested throughout, and the marksmanship generally was very satisfactory; the most notable performance being tbat of 2443 Private Papworth, the oldest soldier in the Corps, who in the Old Soldiers' competition made 93 out of a possible 105. There were very few entries for the Young Soldiers' competition, this class apparently taking much less interest in rifle shooting since its abolition from the recruits' course at the dep6t.

RESULTS.

Depot, R.A.M.C., Annual Rifle Meeting. Officers. Privates.

(1) Lieut. and Qmr. A. Wheeler ., 88 (1) Private Papworth (2) Major E. B. Steel 76 (2) Pollington

W.O.'s, Staff-Sergeants and Sergeants. (3)" Burgess .. (1) Staff-Sergeant Fletcher .. 89 (4) Higgins ... (2) Sergeant Hinton .. 82

Young Soldiers. (3) Staff-Sergeant Hasler 78 (4) Sergeant Merchant 73

Corporals. (1) Lance-Corporal Chappell (2) " Ryder

(1) Sergeant Hinton .. (2) " Gregson .. (3) Lieut. and Qmr. A. Wheeler (4) Major E. B. St.eel (5) Staff-Sergeant Fletcher .. (6) Private Papworth

69 68

200 and 500 yards only. (1) Private Yates (2) Love

Challenge Shield. 90 (7) Sergeant Ford 88 (8)" Glenn 87 (9) Lance-Corporal ChappeU 85 (10) Sergeant Merchant 81 (11) Private Pollington 80

Sergeants, B.A.M.C., Annual Bifle Meeting. Hammerton Cup. Lilywhite Cup_

93 89 68 67

52 43

77 76 75 72 72

(1) Staff-Sergeant Fletcher .. 90 (1) Sergeant Hinton 84 (2) Sergeant Hinton .. 90 (2) "Merchant 82 (3) Staff-Sergeant Porter 81 (3) Staff-Sergeant Hasler .• 80 (4) Sergeant Coad 75 (4) Sergeant Coad 80 (5) Gregson 73 (5) Staff-Sergeant Fletcher 73

Special Prizes (given by J. H. West). Hammerton Cup. Best score at 200 yards: -

Staff-Sergeant Porter 31 Lilywhite Cup. Best score at 600 yards :-

Sergeant Merchant 28 Aggregate Prize for Cup Competitions :-

Sergeant Hinton 174

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"Swimming.-This summer twice a week a voluntary bathing parade at the swimming bath has been sanctioned for the men at the dep6t. and for the encourage­ment of swimming, prizes have been given for swimming and diving. A large number of entries resulted, and the final results were as follows :'-

100 yards. i mile. (1) Private Wilkins. (1) Private McLachlan. (2) "McLachlan. (2) Boy Ranger. (3) Boy Ranger. (3) Private Crooke.

Diving. (1) Private King. (2) " Wilkins. (3) Boy Haigh.

"All the heats were well contested, but unfortunately, before the arrival of the date of the finals, some of the best performers, although qualified for various finals, had left for other statio,ns. In the absence of the Officer Oommanding Dep6t Royal Army Medical Oorps, Major J. D. Ferguson, D.S.O., presented the prizes to the various successful competitors, personally congratulating many of them on their success.

" Football.-At a general meeting of the Royal Army Medical Oorps Football Club, held in the R.A. T.A, Room on September 4, it was decided to run two teams this season instead of one as last season. The senior team have entered for the Senior Military League, and the reserves for the Junior Military League. The office bearers for the season are: Private Price, Oaptain, and Private McOaf'fery, Vice-Oaptain, of the seniors; and Oorporal Keeble and Private Spence, Oaptain and Vice-Oaptain respectively of the junior team. The seniors entered a six-a-side team for a compe­tition got up by the Farnborough Football Club, and proved victorious with con­siderable ease, defeating the Army Service Oorps, West Yorks and Scottish Rifles. There is every prospect of a most successful season, as in addition to having practically all last year's side, we have several fine players who have joined from South Africa. It is with the greatest regret that we have to announce that Lieutenant and Quarter­master Painton has resigned the Secretaryship of the Club, which he has held so long and with such marked success. An able successor has, however, been found for the post in Oaptain J. D. G. Macpherson, who has been running the Oorps cricket for the past three years with considerable success."

NOTES FROM LICHFIELD.-Lieut'enant W. G. Aviss, R.A.M.O., writes (September 9, 1907): "A Oorps Recreation Club has lately been started for the non-commissioned officers and men. They have, amongst other things, two excellent tennis courts in the hospital grounds. Life at this station is fairly festive. There is plenty of tennis and good golf on practically private links. Cubbing started this week. The West Riding Regiment gives a dance on the 12th.

"The officers stationed here at present are Lieutenant-Oolonel Brazier-Oreagh, C.M.G., Captain Goldsmith and myself. Lieutenant Bell has departed to Scarborough."

NOTES FROM SCOTLAND.-Capt. V. J. Crawford, R.A.M.C., writes (September 23, 1907): "The training season is now finished. All the camps are closed, with the exception of the one for the Militia at Lanark, which will remain open till about September 24. Lieutenant Sim is in charge of the Field Hospital. On the closing of this camp, Lieutenant Sim is to proceed to Berwick-on-Tweed, to assume temporary charge of the hospital there.

"Captain Mackessack, Captain Churton, Lieutenant Lunn and Lieutenant Wood have either taken part or will take part in staff rides this month, one in the neighbour­hood of Perth, the other in Lanark.

" Several officers in the command are keen golfers, and we will soon be able to get a team together." .

Sergeant-Major G. H. Roberts, R.A.M.O., writes (August 17, 1907): "A part of No. 13 Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, were engaged at Stobs, near Hawick, North Britain, from August 5 to 15, in field training, consisting of carrying out the duties required of Section' A ' Field Ambulance. The personnel comprised Lieutenant­Colonel W. G. Birrell, Oommanding Officer, Oaptain R. H. Lloyd, Lieutenant E. S. Fortescue, Lieutenant and Quartermaster R. P. Macintosh and Sergeant-Major G. H. Roberts, fifty-eight non-commissioned officers and men, Royal Army Medical Corps; nineteen of the latter were recruits from Aldershot, the remainder consisting of small drafts taken from various hospitals in the Scottish Command. The work carried out by the Unit proved most interesting and instructive to all concerned, and would have been more so, had favourable weather been experienced. Stobs has received a reputa­tion for bad weather, but I think all records were broken during our stay, for it was

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rammg nearly the whole period, thereby rendering our camp a perfect quagmire. Colonel T. M. Corker, Officer Commanding Royal Army Medical Corps, Scottish Com­mand, who witnessed the work carried out by the Unit on August 14, complimented Lieutenant-Oolonel W. G. Birrell, officers, warrant officer, non-commissioned officers and men on the smart and efficient manner in which all concerned carried out their duties that day. He said-' consideririg the short period the Unit had been together, and that the personnel had been drawn from various sources,' he had never seen work better done.' The non·commissioned officers and men left for their stations on the 15th inst., except seven men ordered to Fermoy for duty.

"Of sport we had very little: one cricket match was played with No. 8 Company, Army Service Corps, who defeated us by the narrow margin of 12 runs."

NOTES FROM THE WEST COUNTRY.-Major R. J. Blackham, R.A.M.O., writes (September 19, 1907): "Oaptain G. D. Bourke, O.B .. was Principal Medical Officer of the Northern Force at the recent Salisbury Plain manreuvres. Lieutenant­Oolonel R. Caldwell, Specialist Sanitary Officer, accompanied him as his Staff and Sanitary Officer. Major W. L. Gray was Administrative Medical Officer and Medical Officer in charge of the Section Clearing Hospital of the Cavalry Brigade. His staff consisted of Captain Prescott, D.S.O., Lieutenant J. W.' L. Scott, and N.C.O.'s and men from Devonport under the charge of Staff-Sergeant Darke. Lance-Corporal R. W. Cole and Private G. W. Walker were P.M.O!s clerk and orderly respectively. Several N.C.O.'s and men from this district were detailed for duty as water-cart orderlies with various corps. The medical arrangements for the troops under Oolonel Bourke's charge worked without a single hitch.

"Lieutenant·Oolonel J. M. Jones embarks for Egypt on 25th inst. to take up the appointment of P.M.O. in the Land of the Pharaohs. Lieutenant-Colonel M. Dundon is in temporary charge of Military Hospital, Devonport, pending the appointment of a Lieutenant-Colonel arriving from abroad. Major A. Wright has retired, but continues in medical charge of the troops at Falmouth. Captain J. J. W. Prescott, D.S.O., Specialist in Ophthalmology, goes to Dublin shortly in exchange with Captain Archer, who will replace him in the Specialist appointment here.

"Staff-Sergeant Oarnell and Private Evans have gone to Mauritius, Privates Haskins and Pollitt to South Africa, and Privates Brownsell and Thain to Malta; Lance-Oorporal R. W. Oole and Private G. W. Walker are under orders to embark on October 31 for Hong Kong. Corporal J. 1. Burns, Hon. Secretary of the Cricket Club, has gone to London to undergo a course of instruction as laboratory attendant.

"No. 7 Company Cricket Team has been fairly successful during the season, and has more than held its own with all regiments and corps in the garrison. There is, however, not much prospect of a successful football season this year, owing to many one·yearmen going to the reserve, and a very large number of other casualties."

NOTES FROM: WOOLWICH.-Lieutenant.Oolonel J. S. Davidson, R.A.M.O., writes (August 16, 1907): "On the 27th ultimo a very successful' At Home' was given by Lieutenant·Oolonel Wardrop and the officers, Royal Army Medical Oorps, in the grounds of the Royal Herbert Hospital, to the representatives of the garrison and their other friends. Some 300 guests assembled, and in perfect weather spent a most enjoyable afternoon. The selections played by the Royal Army Medical Corps band under the supervision of Mr. Bennett were much appreciated. Among the extraneous attractions the following were provided: In the hospital theatre the 'Tatlers' Troupe' gave an entertainment which was largely attended. Another popular resort was the lady palmist's tent. Here, besieged by the ladies, who, while highly appreciating the present turned a wistful eye to the future, she foretold what the fates had in store for her fair clients. Later, in the adjacent field, there was a display of Japanese fireworks. The grotesque figures which issued from these fireworks, representing an aerial zoological garden, was a source of much amusement, not only to the guests, but also to an appreciative audience of Young Woolwich, who scrambled for the remains of the paper monkeys and other animals which were wafted towards Shooters Hill. The catering was admirably done by Messrs. Buzzard and Company.

"Since the first week of this month a large proportion of Nos. 12 and 34 Companies have left for the manreuvres. No. 1 Woolwich Oompany, Royal Army Medical Corps Militia, is at present training in the Royal Herbert Hospital as well as' H' Bearer Oompany, St. John's Ambulance Brigade.

" Sergeants' Mess.-The annual outing of the Serg-e!1nts' mess was held on Saturday, July 20, 1907, under most favourable climatic conditions. The party drove in brakes to Wrotham, which was the rendezvous selected. Practically the whole of the members

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of the mess, their wives and families were present. After luncheon sports were held for the amusement of the children, to whom prizes were distributed. This was one of the most successful outings held for some years past."

NOTES FROM MALTA.-Majo~ C. E. Pollock, RA.M.O., writes (September 11, 1907) :-

"The most note-worthy event has been the' At Home' given by the Sergeants' Messes of Valletta and Oottonera Hospitals, of which I send you the account published by the Daily Malta Ohronicle of August 24, 1907.

"I regret not being able to send you a list of victories achieved by the Oorps team, as sad to say there was none this month. ,

"Our Principal Medical Officer, Colonel J. G. MacNeece, and Major G. S. Craw­ford, our Sanitary Officer, have both proceeded on short leave.

"Our first storm came off to-day, and was welcomed as the herald of cooler weather. "Thanks to the continued use of tinned milk we have had no further admissions

from the Oorps for Malta fever.

"ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS.

"The beautiful grounds outlying the Cottonera Hospital, were brightened in loveliness and animation on the occasion of the annual' At Home' given on Thursday afternoon by the members of the Sergeants' Messes of Valletta and Oottonera Hospitals, and which may be described, in its relation to similar out-door gatherings, as the event of the season. And in this conclusion there can be no second opinion. The Sergeants of the garrison are noted, and deservedly so, for the elegance and liberality with which they dispense their hospitality, but there are favouring circum­stances usually attending the annual' At Home' of the Royal Army Medical Oorps, which give the entertainment an interest of its own. The union of effort on the part of the Sergeants of both Hospitals, is a weighty feature in the attainment of success, but the enjoyment lies principally in the position which is at their disposal, for it would be hard to find on the Island a more charmingly salubrious site than that which is afforded in the grounds of the hospital, so prettily situated on the Zabbar heights. The weather. conditions of Thursday were particularly agreeable; a light breeze tempering the heat, which was excessive in. the city.

"From 3 o'clock p.m., and upwards, the launches and boats caqied large consignments of guests from the Valletta side to San Lorenzo Steps, whence they proceeded to Oottonera Hospital in a continuous stream of vehicles. A hearty welcome awaited them at the hands of Sergeant-Major Barton, RA.M.C., Valletta, and Mrs. Barton, and Sergeant-Major Dudman, R.A.M.C., Cottonera, and Mrs. Dudman, who discharged the pleasing duty of receiving the guests in a manner which was highly appreciated. Amongst those present were: Colonel Sloggett, Oolonel Daly, Oolonel Rhodes, Oaptain Winder, R.A.M.O. ; Oaptain Mifsud, RM.A. ; Oaptain Lines, Oaptain Alien, R.A.M.O., Lieutenants Winckworth, Lloyd-Jones, Maughan, Meredith, Roberts, Marett, R.A.M.O.; Lieutenant Ramsay, R.G.A. ; Lieutenant Rafferty, Oonnaught Ran­gers; Miss Wilson, Matron and Sisters Q.A.I.M.N.S., and other ladies. The general company, numbering over three hundred, comprised the Warrant Officers, Staff­Sergeants and Sergeants of the Regiments, Corps and Departments in garrison, Royal Navy, and a few civilian friends, their wives and children.

" By kind permission of Lieutenant-Colonel K. D. Chamier and officers, the band of 1st Bn. Oonnaught Rangers was in attendance and played the following programme during the evening, under the able baton of Mr. J. S. Keely.

" March Suite .. " Overture " Selection " Valse " Serenata " Selection "Patrol. . " Selection

(1) 'Remembrances'; (2) 'Wellington' .. , Le Due d'Olonne ' .. 'The Geisha' .. 'Gold and Silver' , Love in Idleness' Sullivan's Songs ..

.• 'U.S. America' ..

.. 'The Oingalee' ..

VARIOUS AUBER JONES

LEHAR MACBETH

SULLIVAN COXMOORE MONKTON

" As the guests mustered strong, the enjoyment increased to prodigious proportions. Tennis was the order of the day, and some fine play was witnessed, in which the gentle sex utterly routed their sterner opponents. In vain did they strive to obtain the upper hand, but-as usual, they were defeated. Game after game only completed

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their discomfiture, until nothing remained but an honourable surrender, amidst much merriment. Meanwhile, games of sorts were being indulged in according to fancy. There was a shooting gallery in which Bisley records were badly beaten. Here the ladies also distinguished themselves. Then there were' Ping Pang,' 'Darts,' 'Quoits,' and innumerable other diversions which had their respective patrons. As for the little ones, it was evidently their day out, and it did one's heart good to see them crowding the swings, playing hide and seek in the bushes, and romping about in all directions.

" At 5 o'clock, tea was served in a spacious marquee. It must have been a severe strain upon the resources' of 'Blackley's' establishment, but Mr. Morris was equal to the occasion. The first hundred having been satisfied, the second hundred were likewise disposed of without any appreciable diminution in the commissariat. Another hundred had yet to come, and these having enjoyed an equal share of the good things provided, there was a return to the grounds, where the games were resumed. The little children were, of course, favoured participators in the feast, thanks to the unceasing attentions of Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Underwood,who assisted at the tea-tl1ble, and who served their tiny guests with cakes and sweets in such abundance that they had no alternative but to put them in their pockets. And here it will be appropriate to pay a deserved tribute to the Oommittee, composed of Staff­Sergeant Hunt, as President, Staff-Sergeant Rossiter, Staff-Sergeant Underwood, Sergeant McClelland and Sergeant Davis.

"With such a combination of energy and intelligence it was only to be expected that everything would go as merry as a marriage bell, and in this respect there was nothing more to be desired. Each of the committee-men had their allotted office, and it would be difficult to say which of them deserved the most praise for the efficient discharge of their responsibilities-some accord it to Staff-Sergeant Hunt, but it is hardly fair to particularise where so much merit was in evidence. After a brief respite, which was very easily dispelled amidst such pleasant surroundings, the grounds having meanwhile been transformed into a veritable fairy-land, with acetylene lights, coloured lamps and lanterns, Mr. Fenech's orchestra opened a programme of dances, and< soon the devotees of terpsichore were in the full enjoyment of their hearts' desire.

"At 9.30 o'clock supper was served and heartily partaken of. Sandwiches, ices, minerals, &c., went round in abundance, while the orchestra played selections. But everything has an end, even' At Homes,' and it was regretted that the fleeting hours had brought the reception to a close, as announced in the playing of 'God save the King.' Reluctant partinga were exchanged, and hearty assnrances given to the hosts by their gratified guests, that it was tbe best evening they had spent in Malta."

NOTES FROM NAIROBI, BRITISH EAST AFRICA.-Quartermaster R. Stanley, R.A.M.O., writes (August, 1907) :-

"His Majesty the King has approved the selection of Lieutenant-Colonel J. Will, Principal Medical Officer East Africa and Uganda Protectorates, as a member of the new Legislative Oouncil for British East Africa. The Advertiser of East Africa says concerning the appointment: 'In tropical climes, more especially, the medical depart­ment is one of the most frequently consulted, and, perbaps, the most important. Few are tbe questions upon which the advice of the bead of tbis department is not needed. The untiring energy and great capability shown by Lieutenant-Oolonel the Hon. J. Will, have gained for him much popularity, and we cannot imagine any cavil at his appointment.' I believe Lieutenant-Oolonel the Hon. J. Will is the only officer of the Oorps holding a position as a member of the Legislative Assembly of any British Oolony, and consequently is to be congratulated, and the unique distinction is worthy of chronicle."

NOTES FROM SIMLA, INDIA.-Lieutenant-Oolonel H. B. Mathias, D.S.O., Officiat­ing Secretary to the Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India, writes (August 15, 190'7) :-

"Appointments.-In connection with the abolition of commands the following further appointments and changes take place as regards Royal Army Medical Oorps officers: Surgeon-Generals F. W. Trevor, C.B., and W. B. Slaughter, are appointed Principal Medical Officers of the 6th and 8th Divisions respectively; Oolonel White­head goes as Principal Medical Officer to Sirhind Brigade, and Oolonel Leake in a similar capacity to the Allahabad and Fyzabad Brigades (a new creation). The Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India, will in future nominate

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officers to command station hospitals at all divisional and brigade headquarters, the tenure in the majority of places being for three years, which may be extended. He will likewise nominate officers to the more important hill stations; these appointments will be for two years, which cannot be extended. The following Royal Army Medical Corps officers have been appointed Staff Officers for medical mobilisation stores: 2nd Division, Major L. P. M01;e; 6th Division, Captain J. F. Martin; 9th Division, Major A. E. Milner.

"Majors M. Boyle and J. Grech, and Captain A. H. Waring proceeded on 1st instant to Dehra Dun for, the purpose of undergoing a conrse of practical instruction in the working of the X.ray apparatus which has been adopted for the Army in India, with special reference to its' use on field service.

"Specialist Appointments.-The following Royal Army Medical Corps officers are appointed specialists in India only in the undermentioned subjects, under the terms of Indian Army Order No. 307 of July 1, 1907: (a) Dermatology-2nd Division, Lieutenant H. T. Wilson; 3rd Division, Major O. W. Profeit; 6th Division, Captain J. S. Gallie ; 9th Division, Captain M. M. Rattray. Oaptain R. Selby, who is already qualified under the conditions laid down by the Army Council, is employed in the 7th Division. Increased attention is now being paid to this important subject (Dermatology), and it is proposed to form classes at Ambala during the winter months for the instruction of such officers as may wish to improve their knowledge. (b) Advanced Operative Surgery-1st Division, Lieutenant O. W. O'Brien; 2nd Division, Lieutenant C. H. Turner; 5th Division, Major F. W. Begbie; 8th Division, Captain W. L. Steele; Burma Division, Captain T. J. Wright. Major K. M. Oameron and T. H. Goodwin, D.S.O., already qualified under the conditions laid down by the Army Council, are employed in 3rd and 4th Divisions respectively. There are now first· class

, operating rooms at all the important stations, and improvements are gradually being effected in the fittings, instruments, &c.

"Leave.-Major A. J. Luther is granted six months' leave ex India on private affairs from June 30, 1907. The following officers have been granted extension of medical certificate leave out of India: Lieutenant-Oolonel A. S. Rose, three 'months, from October 10, 1907 ; Lieutenant-Oolonel F. R. Newland, from August 16, 1907, to October 15, 1907; Captain R. H. Bridges, from August 8, 1907, to November 7, 1907; Oaptain M. O. Wetherell, from August 1, 1907, to August 31, 1907.

" Standing Oommittee on Enteric Fever.-The next meeting of the Standing Com. mittee on Enteric Fever will be held at Simla on Wednesday, October 16. Lieutenant­Oolonel D. O'Sullivan, R.A.M.C., has been appointed a member, vice Captain L. W. Harrison, proceeding to England tour-expired."

NOTES FROM WYNBERG, CAPE COLONY.-Sergeant-Major Kinsella, R.A.M.O., writes (August 19, 1907) :~

"We have to regret the loss by sudden death of Lieutenant and Quartermaster R. 0 .. Roberts, which occurred at Middelburg, Oape Oolony, on 13th inst. The deceased was leaving the hospital compound in a Oape cart when, on crossing a spruit, the driver was thrown out, and the mule taking fright bolted. Mr. Roberts endeavoured to alight from the vehicle, but was thrown and sustained a fracture of the base of the skull, causing his death. The whole Middelburg garrison attended the funeral. Deceased leaves a widow and daughter to mourn his loss, and had intended going home in October to retire from the Service.

"Lieutenant-Oolonel N .. O. Ferguson, O.M.G., has been appointed Administrative Medical Officer of the Northern Force for the forthcoming manceuvres, and Oaptain F. W. W. Dawson is attached to a Oavalry Brigade, and Lieutenant E. O. Sampson to an Infantry Brigade for the same period.

"Sergeant.Major Kinsella obtained a 'special pass' (75 per cent.) in the May examination in Military Law (d ii.), and Administration, Organisation and Equipment (d iii.), gaining 170 marks out of a possible 200 in the first named, and 255 out of 300 in the latter."

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIA.L MILITARY NURSING SERVICE. Postings and Transfers.--Matrons: Miss M. Thomas, R.R.O., to Military Hospital,

Portsmouth, from Military Hospital, Dover; Miss G. M. Richards to Gibraltar from Military Hospital, Portsmouth. Sisters: Miss A. Nixon to Military Hospital, Ohatham, from Military Hospi~al, Hounslow; Miss S. K. Bills to Gibraltar from Military Hospital, Curragh; Miss M. Wright to Military Hospital, Harrismith, South Africa, from Military Hospital, Potchefstroom; Miss M. E. Harper, R.R.C., to Military Hospital,

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Wynberg, Cape Colony, South Africa, from Military Hospital, Middelburg, Cape Colony. Staff-Nurses: Miss lVL L. Kaberry to Egypt, from Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot; Miss E. K. Kaberry to Egypt, from Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich; Miss A. Ayre and Miss A. C. Mowat to Gibraltar, from Military Hospital, Curragh; Miss E. B. Darnell to Gibraltar, from the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank, London; Miss M. C. E. Newman to Gibraltar, from Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley.

Appointments Confirmed.-Miss H. M. Barnett, Miss F. E. Morton, Miss L. A. Burgess, Miss A. B. Nunn, Miss C. C_ M. Gibb, Miss M. E. Smith, Miss M. Ironside, Miss N. Stew art, Miss E. M. M. Malin, Miss A. Weir, Miss S. W. Wooler.

Promotions.--,--The following Staff Nurses to be Sisters: Miss K. Coxon, Miss E. St. Quintin.

ARMY MEDICAL RESERYE OF OFFICERS. Surgeon-Captain Edmond W. St. V. Ryan to be Surgeon-Major, dated August 7,

1907. Surgeon-Captain Samuel J. J. Kirby to be Surgeon-Major, dated August 28, 1907.

IMPERIAL YEOMANRY. The King's Own Royal Regiment, Norfolk.-Surgeon-Captain J. F. Gordon Dill,

M.D., to be Surgeon-Major, dated July 14,1907. Scottish Horse.-Surgeon-Lieutenant J. A. Taylor, M.B., to be Surgeon-Captain,

dated August 1, 1907.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (YOLUNTEERS). Eastern Command, Woolwich Companies.--Leslie Vincent Ellis, to be Quartermaster

with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated July 23, 1907. London District, London Companies.-George Langrigg Leathes Lawson, to be

Lieutenant, dated June 1, 1907. Scottish Oommand, Edinburgh Oompany.-Lieutenant H. Wade, M.B., to be

Captain, dated August 6, 1907. Eastern Oommand, Woolwich Oompanies.-Lieutenant A. E. Jerman, to be Captain,

dated August 6, 1907. London District, London Companies.-Allan Chilcott Parsons, to be Lieutenant,

dated September 1, 1907. Argyll and Sutherland Bearer Oompany_-Captain J. A. Boyd, M.B., resigns his

Commission, dated August 12, 1907. 4th or Oity of London Bearer Oompany.-Captain A. C. Tunstall, M.D., to be

Major, dated July 25, 1907. East Surrey Bearer Oompany.-Captain (Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Reserve of

Officers, Honorary Captain in the Army) E. W. St. V. Ryan resigns his Commission, dated July 17, 1907_

The King has been graciously pleased to confer the Volunteer Officer's Decoration upon the undermentioned officer of the Volunteer Force, who has been duly recom­mended for the same under the terms of the Royal Warrant, dated July 25, 1892 :­

Western Command, Liverpool Bearer Oompany.-Captain David Smart, M.B.

OTHER YOLUNTEER CORPS. 3rd Volunteer Battalion, The South Wales Borderers.-Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel

J. R. Essex is granted the honorary rank of Surgeon-Colonel, dated June 26,1907. 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry).-Charles Botterill

Baxter, M.B., to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated July 1, 1907. 1st Volunteer Battalion, The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry).-Surgeon­

Oaptain S. L. Potter resigns his Commission, dated July 23, 1907. 3rd (The Blythswood) Volunteer B~ttalion, The Highland Light Infantry.­

Surgeon-Major (Honorary Captain in the Army) R. Pollok, M.B., is borne as super­numerary whilst holding the appointment of Brigade-Surgeon Lieutenant-Golonel, Senior Medical Officer, Highland Light Infantry Volunteer Infantry Brigade, dated July 12, 1907.

1st Volunteer Battalion, The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry).-Super­numerary Surgeon-Major E. Lee (Brigade-Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel, Senior Medical Officer, Humber Volunteer Infantry Brigade) to be Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel, remaining seconded, dated July 18, 1903.

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1st Volunteer Battalion, The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment).-­Surgeon-Lieutenant H. W. Spaight resigns his Commission, dated August I, 1907.

Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, 1st l?orfarshire.-Surgeon-Captain G. HaIley, M.B., to be Surgeon-Major, dated July 29, 1907.

Rifle, 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Duke of Oornwall's Light Infantry.-Prosper James Liston to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated August 12, 1907.

The King has been graciously pleased to confer the Volunteer Officer's Decoration upon the undermentioned officers of the Volunteer Force, who have been duly recommended for the same under the terms of the Royal Warrant, dated July 25, 1892 :-

Northern. Command.-Brd Volunteer Battalion. The South Staffordshire Regiment: Surgeon-Major Charles Alexander MacMunn, M.D.

Western Command.-2nd Volunteer Battalion, The King's Shropshire Light Infantry: Surgeon-Major George Hollies, M.D.

EXAMINATIONS. The following results of examinations are notified for general information :­Passed in (h) i for the rank of Captain: Lientenants R. J. B. Bnchanan, G. S.

Wallace, M.B., and A. W. Gater.

UNITED SERVIOES MEDIOAL SOOIETY. The first meeting of the Society will be held at the- Royal Army Medical College,

Millbank, S. W., on October 10, 1907, at 8.30 p.m. The President, Inspector.General Sir Herbert Ellis, K.C.B., Director-General of

the Medical Department of the Navy, will read a short paper on the objects and uses of the Society, to be followed by a discussion.

It has also been arranged to exhibit objects of interest to members.

ROYA.L SOHOOL

W. W. PRYN, C. H. MELVILLE, Hon. Secretaries.

FOR OFFIOERS' DAUGHTERS, BATH.

DECEMBER ELECTION, 1907. Your interest and votes are earnestly requested on behalf of Victoria Grace

Ferguson, aged 14, daughter of the late Surgeon-Major J. E. Ferguson, LM.S., and grand-daughter of the late Colonel Hunter, C.B., C.S.I. Mrs. Ferguson has five children, between the ages of 10 and 17, to bring up on limited means.

The case is strongly recommended by General Sir Julius Raines, G.C.B., K.C.B., General Sir Oriel Tanner, K.C.B., Peter Graham, Esq .• R.A., Surgeon-General Pinkerton, LM.S. (Hon. Physician to the King), General Pottinger, R.A., General C. R. Blair, Colonel A. Dingwall-Fordyce (late Seaforth Highlanders), Colonel Cates, I.M.S.

REGISTER FOR INDIAN SERVANTS. FEW officers on going to India have not experienced the difficulty of getting good

servants. The discomforts on arrival and of a long journey up country, unprovided with a bearer, or, what is worse, provided with a hastily selected man, taken haphazard from the crowd of indifferent or bad characters who congregate in Bombay, have fallen to the lot of most of us, whilst the period of trial and vexation until a proper staff of servants is secured is familiar to us all.

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In our Corps, with regular annual reliefs, it should not be difficult to arrange for an interchange. Officers leaving India would then be able to provide places for the good and tried retainers they are relinquishing, and new arrivals would, by taking on these men, be spared many of the worries and troubles which now befall them. Further, good servants would not be lost to the Corps, and the prospects of continuous employ­ment could not fail to have attraction for the better class of men.

With these ends in view, officers due home from India are requested to communicate to. the Journal particulars of servants whom they can recommend, so that officers going out in relief may have an opportunity of securing these men. The particulars required are :-,-

(1) Class of servant. (2) Whether for bachelor or married officer. (3) District or station to which he belongs. (4) Any special recommendations. NOTE.-The date the officer leaves India should also be stated, and when and where

the servant will be available.

BIRTHS. CROSSLEY.-An August 27, at West Hill, Calicut, India, the wife of Captain H.

J. Crossley, R.A.M.C., of a daughter.

DAVY.-On September 22, at Colchester, the wife of Lieutenant P. C. T. Davy, R.A.M.C., of a daughter.

EDWARDS.-On August 28, at Westcroft, Privett Road, Gosport, the wife of Lieutenant G. B. Edwards, R.A.M.C., of a daughter.

PORTER.-On September 3, at Ravensdale, Belfast, to Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Robert Porter, a son.

EXCHANGE. The charge for inserting Notices respecting Exchanges in the Royal

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

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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Letters regarding non-delivery of the Journal, or change of address, should be sent to the "Manager, Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps," War Office, Whitehall, London, S.W., not later than the 25th of each month.

It is requested that all Cheques or Postal Orders for Subscription to the Journal, Corps News, Reprints, &:c., be made payable to the" Manager, Journal R.A.M.C.," and not to any individual personally.

The Editor will be glad to receive original communications upon professional subjects, travel, and personal experiences, &c. He will also be glad, to receive items of news and information regarding matters of interest to the Corps from the various garrisons, districts and commands at home and abroad.

All such Communications or Articles accepted and published in the "Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps" will (unless the Allthor notifies at the time of submission that he reserves the copyright of the Article to himself) become the property of the Library and Journal Committee, who will exercise full copyright powers concerning such Articles.

Matter intended for the Corps News should reach the Editor not later than the 15th of each month for the following month's issue. All these communications should be written upon one side of the paper only, they should by preference be type­written, but, if not, all proper names should be written in capital letters (or printed) to avoid mistakes, and be addressed The Editor, JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS, War Office, Whitehall, London, S. W.

Communications have been received from Colonel R. H. Forman. Lieutenant­Colonels W. G. Macpherson, C.M.G., A. M. Davies, S. Westcott. C.M.G., N. Manders, F. J. Jeucken. Majors C. G. Spencer, R. J. Blackham, J. G. McNaught. Captains A. C. Osburn, M. M. Lowsley, L. Bousfield; J. C. Kennedy, J. W. H. Houghton, A. O. B. Wroughton.

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In the event of reprints of articles being required by the authors, notification of such must be sent when submitting the papers. Reprints may be obtained at the following rates, and other reprints at proportionate rates :-

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