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JOURNAL

OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

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APRIL, 1913. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Major Thomas O. MacKenzie, D.S.O., from the seconded list is restored to the establisbment, dated March 1, 1913.

Captain James H.'R. Winder, M.D., to be Major, dated February 27,1913. Protected by copyright. Lieutenant Wilfred W. Treves, M.B., is seconded for service under the Foreign Office, dated January 7, 1913. ESTABLISHMENTS.-Royal Army Medical School of Instrudion: Major Charles E. P. Fowler, RA.M.O., to be an Instructor, vice Lieutenant·Colonel A. R. Aldridge, O.S.I., M.B., who l:as vacated the appointment, dated February 17, 1913. MEMORANDUM.-Lieutenant·Oolonel Samuel Hickson, M.B., Royal Army Medical Oorps, to be an Honorary Surgeon to the King, and to be a Brevet.Oolonel, dated January 2, 1913. . ARRIYALS HOME FOR DUTY.-Oaptain .A. C. Vidal from South Africa, on February 28; Lieutenant·Colonel J. Thomson, Majors J. F. M. Kelley and J. Poe, on March 3; Major N. J. O. Rutherford, Oaptains J. James and A. W. Bevis, on March 10; Oaptain G. H. Stack, from West Africa. on March 4; Oaptain H. B., Connell, on March 7; Majors B. B. Burke and G. Baillie, on March 8; Oaptains A. Da.wsonand V. O. Honeybonrne, from India, on March 5. Quartermaster and http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ Honorary Captain J. B. Oonolly, from South Africa, on March 3. Captain A. E. S. Irvine returned from trooping duty on March 3; Major E. Brodribb on March 10. ARRIYALS HOME ON LEAYE.-Lieutenant·Colonels M. O'D. Braddell and J. W.Bullen, Major H. Herrick, Captains J. L. Wood and R F. O'T. Dickinson. POSTINGS.-To the Eastern Command: Majors J. F. ]\1. Kelly and J. Poe, Captain J. James. To the London District : Lieutenant·Oolonel J. Thomson, and Major E. W. Siberry. To the Aldershot Oommand: Oaptain A. C. Vidal. To the Irish Command: Captains A. E. S. Irvine, A. Dawson, V. C. Honeybourne and A. W. Bovis. To the Southern Command: Major T. E. Fielding, Quartermaster and Honorary Captain J. B. Oonolly, to London; Qnartermaster and Honorary Captain E. P. Offord, to Cosham, on arrival home from Gibraltar; Quartermaster and Honorary Captain J. Green, to York; on arrival home from Malta.

TRANSFERS.-To the Home establishment: Lieutenant·Oolonel H. M. Sloggett, on September 28, 2021 by guest. from Malta. To Hilsea: Lieutenant-Oolonel D. 1VL O'Oallagban, from Aldershot. To Dover: Lieutenant·Colonel F. R Newland, from the Northern Oommand. To Malta: Major J. E. Brogden, from Gibraltar. To Aldershot: Major H. A. Hinge, from London. To Army Medical Stores, Southampton.: Quartermaster and Honorary Captain A. Wilson. To Tidworth: Quartermaster aud Honorary Captain H. P. Wakefield. To Devonport: Quartermaster and Honorary Captain H. Woolley. To Dover: Quartermaster and Honorary Captain T. Exton. o J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

APPOINTMENTS.-Lieutenant-Colonel D. M. O'Callaghan, charge of the Military Hospital, Hilsea. Lieuten!Lnt-Colonel F. R. Newland, charge of the Military Hospital, Dover, and Senior Medical Officer, South-Eastern Coast Defences. Major H. A. Hinge, charge of the surgical wards, Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot. Major Eo W. Siberry, Recruiting Medical Officer, London Recruiting Area. Captain D. P. Watson, a Clinical Pathologist at the Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital, London. Captain G. A. K. H. Reed, Specialist in Physical Training, Aldershot. QUALIFICATIONS.-The undermentioned officers have obtained the degrees, &c., noted against their names: Captain D. L. Harding, Diploma in Public Health of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons, Ireland. Captain A. L. Otway, Diploma in Public Health of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, London, and Surgeons, England. Lieutenant T. J. Hallinan, Diploma in Public Hea.lth of the University of Dublin.

EMBARKATIONS.~For India: On March 4, Lieutenant D. Reynolds; on March 5, Major H. E. Staddon, Lieutenants T. J. Hallinan, W. S. R. Steven, and W. A. Frost; on March 8, Captain F. R. Laing, Lieutenants C. M. Finny, J. D. Kidd, and A. G. J. MacIlwaine. For Egypt: On March 14, Lieutenants J. D. Bowie and B. Biggar, Lieutenant and Quartermaster C. W. Kinsella. For Malta: On l\'[arch 14, Lieutenant and QUl!>rtermaster E. W. Newland. For Gibraltar: On March 14, Major G. Dansey.Browning, Captain K Comyn, and Lieutenant and Quartermaster W. T. Spencer. RESULTS OF EXAMINATIONS.-The· following results of examinations are notified for general information :- Passed for the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel :- In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead (d) iii: Majors S. F. St. D. Green,J. V. Forrest, E. W. W. Cochrane, A. H. Morris, H. L. W. Norrington, H. M. Morton, M. H. Protected by copyright. Babington, H. L. Roch, and C. H. Straton. Passed for promotion to the rank of Major::- In Appendix xi, KR., Subheads (b) and Cii: Captain L. Cotterill. In Appendix xi, Subhead (b): Captains J. W. S. Seccombe. N. E. Dunkerton, R. J. Oahill, R. C. Hallowes, G. H. Rees, A. O. Amy, H. L. Howell, F. Casement, and A. H. T. Dav;s. In Appendix xi, K.R., Subheads (d) ii and (d) iii: Oaptains P. S. Stewart and S. Field. In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead (d) iii: Captain P. G. Hyde. Passed for promotion to the rank Of Captain :- In Appendix xi, KR., Subheads (d) ii (d) iii and (h): Captain R. Gale. In Appendix xi, K.R., Subheads (d) ii and iii: Captain V. P. Hutchinson. In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead (d) iii: Captains P. C. Field and R. M. Davies, and 'Lieutenant W. W. Treves.

In Appendix xi, K.R., Subheads (d) iii and (h) : Lieutenant A. S. Heale. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ ROSTER FOR SERYICE ABROAD.-Oaptain J. A. Turnbull has exchanged to a bigher position on the roster with Oaptain P. G. Easton. The undermentioned officers will be required for service abroad during the coming trooping season. Information as to destination and dates of emba,rkation will be published as soon as possible :- LIEUTENANT·OOLONELS. Hunter, G. D., D.S.O. Adamson, H. M. Whaite, T. Du B. Russell, M. W. Holyoake, R. Bray, G. A. T. Manders, N. I MAJORS. Lawson, D. Cumming, U. C. Powell, E. E. on September 28, 2021 by guest. Tate', G. W. Addams-Williams, L. Spiller, W. M. H. Lawson, C. B. Ross, N. H. Dorgan, J. O'Reilly, H. W. H. Scott, A. L. Walker, F. S. Gondon, E. H. Packer, H. D. Kennedy, J. C. Longhurst, B. W. Wrought on, A. O. B. Thorpe, L. L. G. Barnett, K. B. Douglas, H. E. M., V.O., Popham, R. L. Tibbits, W. D.S.O. Sparkes, W. M. B. Harrison, W. S. Harvey, F. Parkes, E. E. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

CAPTAINS. Cotterill, L. Webster, J. A. W. Wiley, W. McKenzie, J. Meldon, J. B. Winckworth, H. C. Hayes, A. H. Pennefather, E. M. Russell, H. W. Crossley, H. J. Dunbar, B. H. V. Frost. A. T. Storrs, R. Patch, B. G. Doig,K. A. C. Forster, R. L. V. Gray, A. C. H. Buchanan. R. J. B. Turnbull. J. A. Dudding, T. S. Wallace, G. S. Bell. J. G. MacNicol. R. H. Power, P. Coates,_T. S. Paliant, S. L. Dill, M. G. Carmichael, J. C. G MacDowall, W. Ma cD.

LIEUTEN ANTS. Spence, B. H. H. Hudleston, 1. R. Higgins, S. J. Laird, W. B. Stewart, W. Blake, G. A. Davidson,' R. Biggam, A. G. With, P. A. Blackmore, H. S. Mallam, R. K. Little, C. J. H. Elliott, J. M. McNaughtau, W. Barry, S. J. Skrimshire, F. R. B. Large, D. T. M. Vint. R. W. Bruce, D. W. Pratt, W. W. L'Estrange, H. R. Osmond, T. E. Christie, W. F. Allott, H. W. L. Vivian, R. T. Burnett. M. Smith, E. P. A. Protected by copyright. Cowen, E. G. H. Hood, A. Panton, H. F. Buckley, L. Strachan, E. A. Martyn, A. F. C. Webster, W. L. Blaikie, C. J. Stevens, N. W. Allnutt, E. B. Frobisher. J. H. M. Carlyle, R. C. - Sykes, S. P. Stevenson, W. Poole, L. T. Todd, H. C. Ritchie, J. L. Davies, A. A. M. Wells, H. J. G. Richardson, D. T. Dunbar, L. Deane, E. C. Wynne, O. W. J. Sproule, J. C. Tamplin, F. S. Ingoldby, C. M.

QUARTERMASTERS. Hon. Capt. Lunney, A. Hon. Lieut. Smith, C. H. Lieut. McOolgin, T. E. Conway, T. D. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ The above detail does not provide for unseen vacancies abroad, which are of fre quent occurrence) and the undermentioned officers whose names are high on the roster should hold themselves in readiness in the event of being required ::-

Lieutenant·Colonel Donegan, J. F. Lieutenant Shaw, R. G. " "Austin, J. H. E. Hepper, J. E. Major Profeit. C. W. Shields, H. J. S. " Mitchell, L. A. " Urquhart, A. L. Captain Vaughan, W. F. H. Qm. and Hon. Capt. A. Wheeler. Lambert, F. C.

NOTES FROM WOOLWICH.-Major McDermott writes: "Some changes of interest have taken place here recently. Our A.D.M.S., Oolouel R. W. Ford, D.S.O., on September 28, 2021 by guest. was placed on the half-pay list on January 26, and was relieved by Colonel C. E. Faunce from Chatham. "Colonel R. J. S. Simpson, C.M.G., has gone on retired pay, and Lieutenant Colonol A. R. Aldridge, C.S.I., has taken over charge of the Medical Division, Royal Herbert Hospital. On February 10, before leaving the Station, Oolonel Ford was entertained to dinner at the Mess, where his health was proposed by Colonel Faunce, who expressed our great regret at losing in Colonel Ford an administrative officer beloved by all of us and one who had invariably treated all ranks with courtesy and consideration. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

"Though Colonel Ford was a severe taskmaster, he gave us work that was inter esting aud productive; we feel that in losing him from the active list we have lost a friend, temporarily we hope. We also much regret the departure of Mrs. Ford, who took such an interest in the Corps and in the Royal Herhert Hospital. We wish them ,both good luck and god~peed. Colonel Simpson, though retired, is still near us and we hope often to see him again. ' "Lieutenant·Colonel J. F. Donegan is busy preparing a lecture for the coming meeting of the British Medical Association at Brighton on the' Uses of Aeroplanes to the Medical Service in the Field.' He.is working with Colonel Cody devising suitable methods for the aerial transport of medical equipm",nt."

NOTES FROM DELHI.-Lieutenant.ColoneIA. P. B1enkinsop, R.A.M.C., Assistant Director of Medical Services (British Service) writes as follows, dated February 27, 1913:- "Appointments.-The following' appointments to command of Station Hospitals have been made. " Lieutenant·Colonel E. Eckersley, Delhi. " Lieutenant·Colonel L. W'ay, Ferc;zepore. "Lieutenant·Colonel R. J. W. Mawhinny, Nasirabad. "Leave.-The grant of general leave ex.India to the undermentiomid officers has been concurred in: Lieutenant-Colonel C. W. R. Healey, seven months, from April 5, 1913, reverting to Home Establishment. Major W. P. Gwynne, six months, from April 1, 1913. Major C. W. Mainprise, six months, from April 3, 1913. Major H. F .

.8hea, eight months, from March 1, 1913. The leave granted to Captain W. B. Purdon Protected by copyright. has been extended to eight months, and he has been granted permission to revert to the Home Establishment on the expiration thereof. " Speciali;ts.-The following officers have been appointed specialists in the subjects ""nd Division noted against them :- "Major D. J. Collins, ophthalmology, 6th (Poona) Division. Major S. F. St. D. Green, midwifery, 4th (Quetta) Division. Major E. W. Bliss, advanced operative :surgery, 4th (Quetta) Division. Major J. G. Churton, advanced operative surgery, 9th (Secunderabad) Division. Captain G. F. Dawson, electrical science,' 7th (Meerut) Division. Captain J. C. L. Hingston, dermatology, Bnrma Division. Captain A: E. B. ,Jones, prevention .of disease, and appointed to the Brigade Laboratory at Bangalore. Captain G. G. Collet, dermatology, 4th (Quetta) Division."

WA,RRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ DISOHARGES.

11654 Serjeant .. Glenn, H. 4.3.13 Termination of second period. 9559 Lce.·Serjt. Greaves, W. 28.2.13 15748 Lacey, M. .. 11.3.13 first" period." 9544 Corporal" Pearson, J ... 23.2.13 second period. 9728 Aspinall, W. H. 24.2.13 Medically" unfit, 15072 " Huggett, H. 5.3.13 Termination of first period. 11907 Private" Nunn, W. .. 18,2.13 Free afte'r 12 years. ' 9538 Lce .. Corpl. Keating, J ... 17.2.13 Termination of second period. 9535 Private Osborne, T. E. 19.2.13

9546 Benge, G. E. 22.2.13 on September 28, 2021 by guest. '6811 , Bailey, G. G. 7.2.13 Payme~t of £10. 15017 I Coe, C. .. IS.2.13 Termination of first period. 5730 Deans, W ... 25.1.13 Payment of £18. 6861 " I Watson, J ... 19.2.13 £10. 5665 McNair, G ... 11.3.13 Medically" unfit. " J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

TRANSFERS TO ARMY RESERVE.

1\)294 Pte. Barclay, A. .. 7.2.13 I 4901 Pte. Hunter, J. .. 23.2.13 199:l7 Barker, G. .. 10.2.13 I 4906 Norris, A. J. .. 24.2.13 4886 " Brown, P. .. 15.2.13 4900 " Blackwell,D. W.B. 25.2.13 4867 " Eckersley, A. V. 8.2.13 4919 " Roberts, T. .. 28.2.13 138 " Oakley, C. .. 11.2.13 I 272 " Pout, R. M. .'. 17.1.13 19586 " Thorne, C. H ••. 7.2.13 5581 ,,," Malyon, P. .. 21.2.13 4884 " Higgins, G. .. 14.2.13 106 Oliver, A. .. 19.1.13 4888 " Cavagin, W. T ... 16.2.13 4908 " Myers, W. P. .. 23.2.13 ' " " 25.2.13 4864 Jackson, H. .. 7.2.13 4910 Sullivan, J. " 4881 " Gibbons, H. .. 14.2.13 4911 " Washbrook, H. 27.2.13 4880 " Harris, S. D. .. 14.2.13 4914 " Simpson, J. W. 28.2.13 4883 " Long, J. W. .. 15.2.13 191 " Bryant, J. .. 28.2.13 4885 " Russell; P. F ... 15.2.13 4909 " Park, J ... .. 27.2.13 4889 " Browne, W. 0 ... 17.2.13 4912 " Beverley, A,. .. 27.2.13 6505 " Payne, C. S. C. 22.2.13 4915 " Bishop, S. .. 28.2.13 19592 " Ranger, H. P ... 10.2.13 4924 " Relly, A. B. .. 4.3.13 151 " Dashfield, G. A. T. 19.2.13 4922 " Elliott, E. F. .. 3.3.13 4902 " Alexander, B. .. 20.2.13 4913 " Nordstrom, R. J. 27.2.13 4903 " Hooper, W. .. 21.2.13 4926 " Henrickson, G. 4.3.13 4897, " Gospell, E. .. 22.2.13 4930 " Ware, T. .. 6.3.13 " "

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TRANSFERS FROM OTHER CORPS.

6929 Private .. Talt, R. D ... .. 15,2.13 From A. S. C. 6954 .. Fallaize, W. E. .. 15.2.13 2nd Batt. Somerset L. Inf. 6958 " .. Brown, C. 10.3.13 " Depot Somerset L. Inf. " ......

TRANSFERS TO OTHER CORPS. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/

12266 Serjeant .. Parker, H. .. 30.1.13 To S. E. M. Bde. F.A., T.F. 18445 .. Crawley, J. E. .. 12.2.13 " N. Nigeria, Col. Govt. 15710 Pri;~te .. Staden, A. .. .. 28.2.13 ,', K. 0.' S. Borderers .

PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS, &c.

LANCE·CORPORAL.

1359 Private Collier, W. N. 10.3.13 Special under para. 281 8.0. on September 28, 2021 by guest. R.A.M.C. 1406 Newland, F. H. 10.3.13 Special under para. 281 S.O. R.A.M.C .. 1825 Williams, A. G. 10.3.13 Special under para. 281 S.O. " R.A.M.C. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

DISEMBARKATIONS FROM ABROAD.

FROM SOUTH AFRICA, PER H.T. "SOUDAN," MARCH 10, 1913.

8399 Sjt .. Major Escott, E. W. J. 10659 Sjt.-Majcir Rasler, A. T. 9850 Taylor, W. A. 11364 Yeates, O. J .. 11338 Qmr.-Serjt." Grove, W. 11370 S.-Serjeant" Loveland, F. 18416 Serieant Bell, A. 11275 Serjeant Breewood, A. 18385 Ooupland, F. W. 12248 Gamblen, W. 9454 " Girling, A. N. 17084 Hunter, J. 11565 Jones, J. H. 16216 Robinson, J. W. 18645 Rouse, O. E. 14671 Oorporal" Brunton, S. W. 16303 .Oorp~ral Ounningham, H. 994 Davies, G. A. 11628 Fullam, T. A. 11246 .Gross, J. W. 17834 " Harman, F. 14569 Littleworth, F. 19732 " Mayes, H. 17699 Morrall, C. 18530 Murphy, A. 1847 Ogg, R. W. 12474 Soper, H. 18906 Whyatt, T. G. 17 Pri;~te Berry, A. O. 411 Private" Bowden, O. G. 2164 Raud, P. G. 19991 Bilbee, A. S. 17363 Bradshaw, J. 16435 Brewer, E. V. 510 Brewer, W. 1921 Bloomer, H. W. 274 Oonway, P. 240 Daniels, E. E. 1369 " Earle, B. O. 85 EYans, A. T. J. Protected by copyright. 186 " Fream, W. G. 19941 " Gowing, E. P. 19958 " Hamilton, F. W. 42 Rarding, D. G. 303 Hicks, F. 17681 Hooper, W. J. 19873 Kent, W. A. L. 946 Legg, S. 337 Loxley, J. 16944 r.,uff, A. H. 669 Marlborough, T. A. 19993 ~acauley, W. 894 O'Brien, W. 14768 Peavoy, A. 1041 Price, H. G. 206 Purdy, W. 88 Robinson, S. ·118 -,', Rogers, A. O. 571 " Saunders, T. W. 422 Sevier, R. O. 792 Shear-man, F. 114 Snow, W. J. 16980 Stuart, S. K. 1586 Titman. H. G. 365 Warmer, W. O. 219 Watmore, C. 2019 Williamson. S. J. 17926 Winter, J. F.

719 Winckworth, A. 87 Woodley, A. W. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ 19938 Wright, A. E. 19962 Hill, J. D. 217 0'8hea, T. 182 Poole, R. 19951 Tipton, E. R. 32 Townes, A. 19976 Turner, T. J.

FROM SOUTH AFRICA, PER S.S. "ALNWICK OASTLE," FEBRUARY 8, 1913. 16231 1 Serjeant .. 1 Mason, H. B. 11199271 Private .. IBarker, G. 19546 Private .. Joys, A. S.

FROM SOUTH AFRICA, PER H:T. " ROHILLA," MARCH 3, 1913. 12948 Oorporal Neale, F. A. 286 Private Howard, G.

19445 Private Haylock, O. 1574 Price, H. on September 28, 2021 by guest. 128 Stephens, G. 17576 Serj~ant Ireson, J. R. 846 Dean. G. S. 1068 Private Rutherford, A. W. 19971 Biggins, E. J. 1018 Luker, H. 1039 Hall, F. 4748 Oockle, G. L. 18728 Oorporal" Oole, F. R.

FROM EGYPT, PER H.T. " RE\VA," MARCH 5, 1913. 9929 I Serj.-Maj. I Banks, J. I J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

FROM SOUTH AFRICA, PER S.S. "BERWICK OASTLE," FEBRUARY 28, 1913.

17257\ Serjeant 1 Bartleet, J. J. 150 IPrivate 1 Robinson, J. 284 Private Gregory, A.O. I I I I

THE FOLLOWING N.O.O.s AND MEN HAVE QUALIFIED FOR ,PROMOTION IN THE VARIOUS OORPS EXAMINATIONS.

FOR QUARTERMASTER-SERJEANT.

16402 'I S.-Serjeant Coils, S. R. 1117260 I S."Serjeant I Payne, G. W. 10542 " Mendel, A. E. " 11144 " I McCreeth, A. 13856 " I MeKay,.R.'J. I I

FOR STAFF-SERJEANT. 16399 I Serjeant Elliott, R. D. I1 104251 Serjeant .. I Tollafield, A. '1548! 1 " IJones, C. I:

FOR SERJEANT. Protected by copyright.

164471 Lee.-Serjt. I' Ashworth, J. W. 181991 Oorporal Staff, A. H. 19747 .Oorporal .. Hyde, O. H. 18648 " Haley, J. B. 19010 I " .. 1 Bull, B. J. 155371 Lee .. Serjt. Booth, F. 14569 Lee.·Serjt. Littleworth, F. 17699 Oorporal .. Morrall, O.

FOR CORPORAL. 20061 Private Bray, J. E. 2029 Private Robinson, F. 6496 " Robertson, J. 19711 Horstead, S. L. 2187 " Thomas, H. 4866 Smyth, R. 11 http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ THE FOLLOWING N.C.O.s AND MEN HAVE QUALIFIED AS DISPENSERS.

15196 Oorporal .. Pepper, O. T. 17454 Oorporal .. Allport, E. O. 14693 .. Kay, F. W. 12088 .. Wells, G. 16982 " .. Medland, J. I 14402 " .. Ranford, J.W. 17001 " .. Blair, D. 17767 " .. Kimber, H. G. 2069 Private" .. Wilby, H. 16474 " .. Lowery, W. 16397 Corporal .. Mills, W. G. 1359 Pri~~te .. Collier, ,W.N. 11392 .. Conner, E. 1825 .. Williams, A. G. 1406 Private" .. Newland, F. H. 295 Oorporal" .. Oheer, A. E. 5052 .. Jepp, J. W. 5168 Private .. Gregory, H. 12709 Corporal" .. Ford, H. J. 19916 .. Oarroll, H. J. 12775 .. Prett, H. O. 1118 " "1 Reeves, H. W. on September 28, 2021 by guest. 18627 " .. Oockburn, B. 4895 " .. Gill, W. H. 12986 " .. Alexander, E. " " I The following non· commissioned officers have been selected for service nnder the Colonial Government in Northern Nigeria: No. 19,029 Serjeant R. L. Harvey. No. 11,327 Serjeant M. K; Quinlan, No. 11,700 Serjeant lIr. Stroud, and No. 17541 Serjeant P. McOonn. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

SPECIAL RESERYE OF OFFICERS. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS. Lieutenant Oharles W. O. Myles ceases to serve with the Dublin University Ooutingent, Senior Division, Officers Training Oorps, dated February 4., 1913. The undermentioned to be Lieutenants (on probation): Oadet Serjeant Wellington John Alexander Laird, from the Belfast University Contingent, Officers Training Oorps, dated January 23, 1913. James Gossip, M.B., late Cadet Edinburgh Univer sity Oontingent, Officers Training Oorps, dated January 30, 1913. Oadet John Alexander Pridham, from the London University Oontingent, Officers Training Oorps, dated February 6, 1913. William Sadler Hyde, late Oadet, London University Oontingent, Officers Training Oorps, dated February 20, 1913.

TERRITORIAL :fORCE. ROYAL GARRISON' ARTILLERY. Hampshire Royal Gar1'ison Artillery.-Surgeon-Major Alexander A. MacKeith, M.B., resigns his commission, dated March 22, 1913. INFANTRY. 5th Battalion, The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry). --Surgeon.Oaptain Vyner .Graham to be Surgeon-Major, dated December 25, 1912. 7th (Merioneth and Montgomery) Battalion, The Royal Welsh Fusiliers.-Surgeon Captain William R. Williams resigns his commission, dated March 19, 1913. ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE. Colonel Thomas M. Dawson, on vacating the appointment of an Assistant Director Protected by copyright. of Medical Services of a Territorial Divisiou, resigns his commission, and is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated March 19,1913. Lieutenant-Oolonel Robert Jackson, M.B., from the 3rd West Lancashire Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps, to be Oolonel, on appointment as an Assistant Director of Medical Services of a Territorial Division, dated March 19, 1913. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS. Sanitary Se1'vice.-Captain Robert Burnet, M.B., from the 2nd Wessex Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, to be Major, dated February 26, 1913 • . Lieutenaut-Colonel Frederick M. Williams, Sanitary Officer of the Wessex Territorial Division, resigns his commissiim, dated, February 2£,'1913. . Major Robert Burnet, M.B., to be Sanitary Officer of a Territorial Division, dated February 26, 1913. Eastern Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Major Edward J. Cross, M.D., to be Lieutenant-Oolonel, dated December 7, 1912. Highland Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance, Royal Army' Medical Corps. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ Transport Officer and Honorary Lieutenant Thomas H. Scott resigns his commission, dated March 5, 191<3- 1st Lowland Field Ambulance, Royal A1'my Medical Corps.-William Oooper Gunn, M.B., .to be Lieutenant, dated January 31, 1913. 1st Northumb1'ian Field Ambulance, Royal Army .Medical Corps.-Lieutenant Edward Baines Kitching, £rom the List of Officers attached to Units other than Medical Units, to be Lieutenant, dated March 5, 1913. 2nd London Sanitary Company, Royal Army Medical Corys.-Lieutenant John Muir, M.B., to be Captain, dated December 7,1912. Lowland Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Andrew Ross Muir, M.B., to be Lieutenant,. dated February 7, 1913. 3rd West Lancashire Field Ambulance, Royal Army. Medical Corys.-Lieutenant Richard Ooffey to be Oaptain, dated December 4, 1912.

Lieutenant Frank Hauxwell, M.B., from the Lowland Mounted Brigade Field on September 28, 2021 by guest. Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps, to be Lieutenant, dated March 12, 1913. 2nd Lowland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Staff-Serjeant James Macdonald to be Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated March 12, 1913. 3rd Smlth ]J[idland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Med.ical Corps.-Lieutenant. Colonel Arthur W. Prichard, on completion of his period of service in command of a field ambulance, is retired, and is granted permission to retain his rank a.nd to w~ar the prescribed uniform, dated March 5, 1913. Major James Young, M.D_, to be Lieutenant-Oolonel, dated March 5, 1913. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

31'd London General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Lieutenant.Oolonel and Honorary Surgeon·Oolonel John Adams, on Icompletionof his period of service in command of a general hospital, is retired, and is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated March 12, 1913. 1st East AngUan Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Squadron Serjeant. Major Frederick Harris, from the Suffolk (The Duke of York's Own Loyal Suffolk Hussars) Yeomanry, to be Transport Officer, with the hOl1orary rank of Lieutenant, dated March 15, 1913. 1st Home Oounties Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Oharles WilIiam Greene to be Lieutenant, dated March 15, 1913. Arthur Philip Draper (late Oadet, Dublin University Oontingent, Senior Division, Officers Training Corps) to be Lieutenant, dated March 15, 1913. 1st London (City of London) Field Ambulance. Royal Army Medical Corps.-Captain Charles Stuart Brebner, M.D., from the 2nd West Lancashire Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, to be Captain, dated November 28, 1912. ~rd JJondon (City of London) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Lieu. tenant Bernard E. Potter, M.B., to be Captain, dated November 12, 1912. 5th London Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-Frank Ooleman to be Lieutenant (to be supernumerary), dated February 6, 1913. 6th London Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps. - Supernumerary Lieutenant Edward P. Minett to be Captain (to remain seconded), dated February 11, 1913. . 3rd West La1washire Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.·-Major William B. Cockill, M.D., to be Lieutenant.Colonel, dated March 19,1913. Welsh Border Mounted Brigade Field Ambnlance, Royal Army Medical C011'S.

Lieutenant William Smith resigns his commission, dated March 22, 1913. Protected by copyright. 6th Lond91L Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Oorps.-William Ramsay (late 1st Class Master Gunner, Royal Artillery) to be Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated March 10, 1913. 2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps.-The under· mentioned Lieutenants to be Ca.ptains, dated December 3, 1912 :-Arthur C. H. McCullagh, M.B., George R. Ellis. M.B. 4th London General Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps.-Thomas Crisp English, M.B.. F.R.C.S.(Eng.), to be Captain, whose services will be available on mobilization, dated March 4, 1913. Officers attached to other Units. Harold William Read (late Lieutenant, 8th (Isle of Wight Rifles, "Princess Beatrice s") Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment) to be Lieutenant, dated February 26,1913.

The undermentioned officers resign their commissions, dated March 5, 1913: http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ Lieutenant·Colonel Robert B. Graham, F.R.C.S.Edin., who is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform. Captain John A. Angus. Thomas Albert Fisher to be Lieutenant, dated January 20, 1913. Squadron Serjeant.Major George Fawcett White, M.D., from the Essex Yeomanry, to be Lieutenant, dated March 8, 1913. . Captain James Scott, M.B., to be Major, dated January 21, 1913. Edward Cuthbert Balfour Paul, M.B., F.R.C.S.Edin., to be Lieutenant, dated February 4, 1913. , Lieutenant Percy Wheeler Kent, from the 2nd Welsh Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, to be Lieutenant, dated March 12, 1913. William Ernest Lloyd Elliott, M.D., to be Lieutenant, dated February 1, 1913. Lieutenant William E. Alston, M.D., to be Captain, dated January 1,1918. on September 28, 2021 by guest. SANITARY SERVICE. Harry Hunter to be Captain, dated February 14, 1913. Lieutenant·Colonel Nathaniel E. Roberts, M.B., Sanitary Officer of a Territorial Division, resigns his commission, and is granted permission to retain his rank and to· wear the prescribed uniform, dated March 19, 1913. Major David Smart, M.B., from the List of Officers attached to Units other than Medical Units, to be Major on appointment as Sanitary Officer of a Territorial Division, dated March 19, 1913. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

TERRITORIAL FORCE.-Notes from 1\orwich. C:\pt:l.in .1. ::'rI. M. CrtJ,wroru write~. l<"'curunrv 29, 1!J13: "'I'he Allllll;l,l Prize DisLl'iuuLioll iu CoutlC(JLion with t he 2nd En..;L Anglifln ''Field Ambulaw;e at Norwich. :'It which the chair was taken lJy Lieutenant_ Uoloncl J. H. SLacy, the Commanding OfIicer, was of ::;pccial intere!\t, afl it was l.he ()C(;a~ iOll of the presentation of tt Cb)l,llenge Cup presented by the cit.i~CllS of Xorwicb, hearing the city arms ~11ld the follnwing ilJ~u(jption:- ". 'ro commemorate the Y:11ua!Jlc sUl".il.'l!s retldered by the 2nd East Anglian Field Ambubnce, R.A.:H.O. ('l'.) during ~hc flood in NOl'\vicb, Aug:ust, 1012.' Protected by copyright. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ on September 28, 2021 by guest.

"'1'hil; (! UP wi ll he n "o(l 3.f; ;1,Tl ill1,cl'·SccLiuu CLallcuge Cup for' All Ronnd Pro- ti(;ie!l(:Y,' and competed for 3.u?ually. . . " A:-. the cir~nmst:tnces \VhlCh the ('.up f;erves to C01l1UlClllOraLc are proDably 1111lCjlle ill the !PerriLor.ial Force, some record uI tbem rn~y ue of interest to roaders or the ,Iou HXAL OF TH"'~ Hoy 4.L A Ri~tY :~d J.;uICA I . COH I':;, "On Tuc.:;da.y, AUgll;;t 27,191:2, the fj()ods at Norwich a:-;i-;umed such f>eri01Ii': pl'O_ portioTl'i that the 0.0. :dnd l!:.A. .l!'d. Amh. RA.M.C.(l') (! ')IH,idO.f o..:J Llmt the city a.uthorities might. liko to Utlli7.fl tlH~ ~Cl'\' i (:(i;; or I.h e ~MHbl!Jancc to assisli in relieving tbe disLrc~'" caused by t·be flood:;. Hc ,~pproacl!ell the M.U.ll. 'xorwich through Lieuleua.n t J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

Edwards, R.A.M.C. (T) (Transport Officer), who is a city Councillor, and his offer was eagerly accepted by the city. "The principal firms where the men were employed, were telephoned to at 11 a.m., and they were requested to give the men leave to help in the relief work. Messrs. Colman, of Carrow Works, at once released all men of the R.A.M.C. (T) in their employment. The Norwich Press assisted by publishing in their mid'day edition that the members of the ambulance should report themselves at headquarters in service dress. Horses were requisitioned;for two ambulances, and at noon a start was made, the ambulance wagons conveying men to the various relief centres. This was necessary ow'ing to the streets being flooded. "The strength of the Field Ambulance in Norwich itself is 198 ofal! ranks. Of these over 150 reported for duty, and by 7 p.m. were nearly all at work. The remainder could not be spared from their employment. Temporary hospitals were established in various schools and were managed by N.C.Os. and men of the unit. The cases treated were mostly sho~k, fits, sprains and contusions. The experience was of great value to the Field Ambulance, for it covered such points as ventilation, first aid, and attending toa rush of homeless people of all ages and sexes, and evacuating them to .civilian hospitals and teniporary quarters. The fact of the men being in uniform and under discipline proved very useful in giving confidence to the sufferers, and not improbably prevented panic in some of the bUildings. It also brought home to. the citizens the advantage of having a body of trained ambulance men in their midst, and has promoted the most cordial relations between the R.A.M.C. (T) and the city of Norwich. "Lieutenant-Colonel Stacy and Captain Bremner superintended the various temporary hospitals and with the other medical men of the city assisted in attending the sick and injured. Lieutenant Edwards worked hard at the organization, Lieu teuant Mason (Quartermaster), Serjeant-Major J. Connell, R.A.M.C., and Serjeants Protected by copyright. Legge and Palmer, R.A.M.C. (T.) did excellent work. " Amongst the letters received by the 0.0. in connection with the flood work are the following ;- "From G.O.O. in 0., Eastern Oommand:- "The G.O.O. in O. desires that his appreciation of the good work done by the 2nd East Anglian Field Ambulance should be conveyed to the Oommanding Officer of that unit. "(Sigued) H. G. Fitton, Colonel, A. A. G. for Major-General in charge of . Administration Eastern Oommand. "London, September 14, 1912." "The Guildhall, Norwich, " October 21, 1912. "Norwich Flood, 1912."

"Dear Sir,-At its meeting on September 27 last, the Oouncil passed a resolution http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ of thanks to all workers in connection with the flood, and I have pleasure in sending you a copy herewith. "Copy of Resolution. "Resolved that the hearty thanks of the Oouncil be accorded to those who so ungrudgingly rendered services in connection with the various relief works necessitated by the great flood during the last week of August, 1912. " By the Oouncil. "(Signed) Arnold H. Miller, Town Clerk." " I sbould like to add my own personal tribute to the splendid work which was so generously done at a time when the needs of the city required the ungrudging co;operation of all its inhabitants. " Believe me, " Yours faithfully, "(Signed) H. J. Oopeman, Lord Mayor. "To the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the 2nd East Anglian on September 28, 2021 by guest. Field Ambulance, R.A.M.O. (T.)."

"With regard to the usefulness of a uniformed and disciplined body of men for work in such circumstances, the Medical Officer of Health for Norwich (Major Oooper Pattin) in his speech at the prize distribution said; 'That though he knew that he could have got any number of voluntary helpers he chose the Field Ambulance, because with civilian helpers, however useful each one might be, the net result would have. been confusion; while with the Field Ambulanee, the men being accustomed to acting together and to discipline, the result was order and good work carried out.' " J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE. Appointments.-The following ladies have received provisional appointments as Stafl' Nurse: Miss E. L. Hall, Miss A. M. E. C. Charles, Miss M. R. Casswell. Postings and Transfers.-Matron: Miss E. A. Cox, to Pretoria, from Bloemfontein. Sisters: Miss F. G. P. de Stourdza-Zrinyi, to Netley, from Cosham; Miss M. Steenson to Curragh, from Cork; Miss G. A. Howe, to Pretoria, from Harrismith; Miss M. Smith,. to Pretoria, from Harrismith. Staff Nurses: Miss M. H. Smyth, to Pretoria., from Bloemfontein; Miss E. L. Hall, to London, on provisional appointment; Miss A. M. E. C. Charles, to London, on provisional appointment; Miss M. R. Casswell, to Aldershot, on provisional appointment. Appointments Confirmed.-Staff Nurses: Miss M. D. Cashmore, Miss C.1. Griffin, Miss .B'. R. Holmes, Miss G. M. Jones. Arrivals.-Miss A. L. Cox, Matron, from South Africa; Miss 'M. D. Woodhouse, Sister, from South Africa; Miss J. G. Dalton, Sister, from South Africa; Miss J. S. G. Gardner, Sister, from South Africa; Miss C. M. Williams, Sister, from South Africa; Miss V. C. Paschali, Staff Nurse, from Sonth Africa; Miss V. L. Batteson, Staff Nurse, from South Africa; Miss E. H. Davies, Staff Nurse, from. South Africa; Miss A. B. Nunn, Staff Nurse, from South Africa; Miss A. R. Sibbald, Staff Nurse, from South Africa; Miss W. E. Eardley; Staff Nurse, from South Africa; Miss C. V. 8. Johnson, Staff Nurse, from South Africa.

P ARKES' MEMORIAL PRIZE. Protected by copyright. THE prize of seventy-five guineas and the bronze medal of the Parkes' Memorial Fund for 1913 have been awarded to Major S. Lyle Cummins, R.A.M.C., for his essay on "The Causation and Prevention of Enteric Fever in Military Service with special reference to the Importance of 'Carriers.' " The subject for the next competition is " Heat-stroke: Its Causes, Prevention, and Treatment." (The essay should bear evidence of the personal observations and experience of the writer.) Essays must reach the Secretary of the Prizes Committee, Royal Army Medical College, on or before December 31, 1915. Each essay must bear a brief motto, and be accompanied by a sealed envelope similarly superscribed, containing the name and address of the author. The· com petition is open to medical officers of the Royal Navy, Army, and Indian Services; of executive rank on full pay, with the exception of professors and assistant professors of the Royal Naval Medical College, Greenwich, and the Royal Army Medical College, http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ London, during their terin of office. The successful essay becomes the property of the Prizes Committee. The authors of unsuccessful essays can have them returned on applica.tion to the Secretary, under thei~ respective mottoes, giving an address to which they wish the es~a.ys to be sent. H. B. FAWCUS, Major, R.A.M.C., Secretary.

ROYAL ARMY MEDIOAL CORPS FUND. NOTICE OF THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL GENEIIAL MEETING, 1913. THE Eleventh Annual General Meeting of the subscribers to this Fund will be held on September 28, 2021 by guest. in the Library of the Royal Army Medical College, Grosvenor Road, S.W., at 2 p.m., on Monday, June 16, 1913. The Director-General will preside. It is hoped that officers will freely express their views on any point connected with the Fund; subscribers who wish for any information on any special point are requested to communicate with the Secretary, so that information may be furnished in response to any question asked. F. W. H. DAVIE HAIIIIIS, Lieutenant-Colonel, 124, Victo1'ia Sb'eet, S. W. Secretary. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. THE Annual General Meeting of the above Society will be held in the Library of the Royal Army Medical College, Grosvenor Road, S.W., at 3 p.m., on Monday June 16, 1913. The report of the Committee as to changing the name of the Society to " Royal Army Medical Corps Officers' Benevolent Society" will be considered. It is hoped that subscribers will freely express their views on any point conneoted with the Society. Those subscribers who wish for information on any special point are reqnested to communicate with the Secretary,so that information may be furnished in response to allY question. F. W. H. DAVIE HARRIs, Lieutenant-OoLonel, 124, Victoria Street, S. W. Secret.ary.

ANNUAL DINNER. THE Annual Dinner of ,the Officers of the Royal Army Medioal Corps will take place on Monday, June 16, 1913, in the" Empire aud Alexandra Rooms," Trocadero Restaurant, Piccadilly Circus, W., at 8 o'clock precisely. President: The Director General, Army Medical Service. The price of dinner tickets to subsoribers will not exceed 78. 6d.l The price to non subscribers will be £1 12s. 6d. It is particularly requested that early application for tickets be made, both by subscribers and non-subscribers, in order that the number Protected by copyright. attending may be approximately known as soon as possible. Non-subscribers when applying for tickets should forward the sum of £1 12s. 6d. by cheque, or P.O.O., made payable to the Honorary Secretary. The price of the dinner tioket will be collected from subscribers at the ReEtaurant on tbe night of the dinner. Tbe following officers.will be regarded as subscribers:- (1) All existing subscribers to the old Royal Army Medical Corps Dinner Fund, provided they have paid their subscriptions to that fund for this year. (2) All subscribers to the Royal Army Medical Corps Fund,2 provided their sub scriptions are credited to the fund before the date of the dinner. Selected musicians from the R.A,M.C. band will perform during dinner. Besides one long table, tberewill be small separate tables to allow of eight officers sitting at each, and these will be reserved for paIties, of eight officers wbo wish to dine together, if they will arrange to notify the names to the Honorary Secretary before Thursday, June 12.

A plan of the tables will be on view at the Restaurant on the day of the dinner, in http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ order that officers who have not made up parties may select the places at which,they wish: to sit. A list of officers who have notified their intention of dining will also be on view. N.B.-The Monday in Ascot week has been fixed as the day on which the dinner will be held each year. Miniature medals will be worn. G. B. STANISTREET, clo Messrs. Holt and Co., Major, B.A.M.C., 3, Whitehall Place, Hon. Secretary, B.A.M.O. S.W. Annual Dinner Oommittee.

,UNI1'ED SERVICES MEDICAL SOCIETY.

A MEETING of the above Society win be held at the Royal Army Medioal College, on September 28, 2021 by guest. Grosvenor Road, S.W., at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, April 9. Subject:" The Duties of an Officer of the Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to an Infantry Battalion on Active Service." Major Howard Ensor, D.S.O., R.A.M.C.

I The question of reducing the price of subscribers' tickets to 5s. is under con sideration. 2 Officers who have specially excluded the annual dinner in the allocation of their subscription will of course be excepted. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

92 ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS CENTRAL MESS FUND AND GAMES COMMITTEE. THE Proceedings (given below) of a meeting of the Committee of the above Fund have been circulated at home and abroad, in order that Officers of the Corps may express their willingness, or otherwise, to subscribe to the Fund. Owing to change of station during the trooping season, absence on leave, and other reasons, there must be many whom the circulars have not reached. It is hoped that these officers will send their opinion as soon as possible, to the Honorary Secretary, from whom, and, from Messrs. Holt and Co., bankers' orders may be obtained by those who wish to subscribe. . It may be of interest to state that of the replies so far received (which do not mclude those from India), 500 express willingness to subscribe, 45 give conditional assent, and 45 decline. J. T. CLAPHAM, Captain, 20, Belgrave Road, S. W. Hon. Secretary.

PROCEEDINGS OF A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS CENTRAL MESS FUND (WHICH WAS APPOINTED AT THE LAST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CORPS),' HELD AT THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE, ON NovE~rBER 4, 1912. ' The following representatives of the various messes were present : Aldershot.-Major A. R. Greenwood, Captain T. J. Wright. Chatham.- Major G. A. Moore. .

Cosham.-Major W. P. Adye-Curran. Protected by copyright. Curragh.-Captain H. B. Kelly, Lieutenant R. T. Vivian. London.-Captains A. B. Smallman and G. A. D. Harvey. Netley.-Major D. Lawson. Woolwich.-Major A. C. Chopping. Majors J. C. Jameson (Woolwich) and A. H. Mitchell (Netley) were unable to be present, as were several representatives of messes abroad who had been invited to attend. Major D. Lawson (Netley) having been elected Chairman on the proposal of Captain G. A. D. Harvey (London), seconded by Major G. A. Moore (Chatham), the question of the proposed Centml Mess Fund was thoroughly discussed, and the following resolutions were carried unanimously :- (1) "That the annual subscription of half a day's pay, recommended by the Annual General Meeting, is necessary if the Fund is to be a success." (If all officers of the Corps on the active list subscribe, it is estimated that the income of the Fund will be about £580 per annum.) http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ (2) "That the Fund be expended in granting financial help : "(a) To new messes, on starting. "(b) Towards outlay required in refitting messes. "(c) To messes in temporary financial difficulties. "(d) In fitting out messes for camps of instruction. "(e) In any other cases where the necessity for help may arise." In all the above cases the grant of assistance will be entirely at the discretion of the Central Committee, who will decide whether it shall take the form of a loan or donation. (3) "That all officers subscribing to the Central Fund be, ipso facto, honorary niembers of all Royal Army Medical Corps messes." (4) "That until a sufficient sum has accumulated, 20 per cent of the annual

income of the Fund be set aside to maintain, where necessary (local funds not being on September 28, 2021 by guest. available), messes closed during war, and to assist them to reopen." (5) "That at future meetings of the Committee, five members constitute It quorum." (6) "That it is most desirable that the opinion of every officer of the Corps b9 obtained as to whether he is willing to subscribe to the proposed Fund; and that to ensure a complete and prompt reply a copy of these resolutions be sent, semi-officially, to every D.D.M,S. and A.D.M.S. with a request that he will kindly circulate them in his command and return the result to the Honorary Secretary." J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

PROCEEDINGS OF A COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MARCH 18. Present ; Major D. Lawson (Netley), in the chair. Major G. A. Moore (Chatham). Major H. B. Faweus (London). Captain G. A. D. Harvey (London). Captain W. Benson, attended to represent Rawal Pindi. Major H. B. Fawcus took his seat on the Committee as a representative of London, vice Captain A. B. Smallman transferred to Aldershot. The Honorary Secretary reported, with reference to the Annual Army Golf Meeting, that the only" unit" from which the Corps could at present enter a team for the Army Challenge Cup was the Aldetshot Command; but that if a scheme were snbmitted grouping officers R.A.l\1:.C. into units of 25 to 40, this wonld be considered at its annual meeting by tbe.Army Golf Committee. Such a scheme was therefore drafted and directed to be forwarded to the Hon. Secretary, .Army Golf Committee. Details were then laid before the Committee showing the progress of the response to the circular on the question of Central Mess Fund, and mauy letters on the subject were read and discussed. Nearly six hundred replies have been received, of these five hundred are favourable and half the remainder express willingness to subscribe under certain conditions. Returns from India have not yet been received. J ..T. CLEPHAM, March 19, 1913. ?aptain, Hon. Sec. Protected by copyright.

XVII iNTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF MEDICINE. THE XVII International Congress of Medicine will be held in London from August 6 to 13, 1913. Section XXI (Naval and Military Medicine) will meet at the Roya.l Army Medical College. Programme and forms of application for membership can be obtained from Dr. W. P. Herringham, Hon. General Secretary XVII International Congress of Medicine, 13, Hinde Street, London, W. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/

NOTICE. THE Honorary Manager JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS will be glad to purchase a copy of the JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS for July and December, 1907. Payment for either of these numbers will be made at the rate of 1s. Sd. per copy plus cost of carriage in returning them to the Honorary Manager, JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS, War Office, Whitehall, London, S. W.

BIRTHS. on September 28, 2021 by guest. JOHNSON.-At Bareilty, India, on February 12, the wife of Major J. Tyrer Johnson, of a daughter. BENNETT.-On February 14, 1913, at Maymyo, Burma, the wife of Major W. Bennett, R.A.M.C., of a son. MARETT.-On February 26, 1913, at Gravesend, ·the wife of Captain P. J. Marett, R.A.IVLC., of a son. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

MARRIA.G E. McGRIGOR-DRYSDALE.-On February S,at Christ Church, Streatham Hill, Captain D. B. McGrigor, R.A.M.C., of Aberdeen, to Dorothy Macgregor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Macgregor Drysdale, of 17, Palace Road, Streatham Hill. .

DEATHS. KELLY.-At· Croydon, on February 24, Major Richard Edmund Kelly, M.D., retired pay, late Royal Army Medical Corps, aged 52 years. He entered the servioo as a Surgeon, Medical Staff, on July 28, 1886, became Major, Royal Army Medical Corps, May 10,1899, was placed temporarily on the half pay list on account of ill health on February 6, 1902, and retired on retired pay on March 12, 1904. His war service was; South African War, 1S99-1900-Queen's medal with three clasps. LONG.- At Crowmar8h, Wallingford, on March 15, Major John William Francis Long, retired pay, late Royal Army Medical Corps, aged 54. He entered the service as a Surgeon, Medical Staff, on May 30, 1885. became Surgeon-Major, Army Medical Staff, en May 30, ]897, was placed on the half'pay list on account of ill·health from October 5, 1~C2, to October 5,1903, and retired on retired pay on July 9, 1904. Protected by copyright. MUIR.-At KEnsington, on March 6, Surgeon. General Henry Skey Muir, C.B., M.D., retired, Army Medical Staff, aged 71 yeare. He entered the service as an Assis tant Surgeon (Staff) on March 31, 1864, became Assistant Surgeon 6th Foot April 22, 1871, Surgeon, Army Medical Department, March 1, 1873, Surgeon-Major, April 28, 1876, Brigade.Smgeon November '1 1888, Surgeon-Colonel, Medical Staff, December 23, 1893, Surgeon. Major-General November 80, 1896, was appointed Deputy Director GEneral Army Medical Department on Febrnary ]6, 1899, and retired on retired pay January 1, ]902. His War Service was: Afghan War, 1878-1880, Action at Shahjui. Mentioned in Despatches. Medal. He was appointed a Companion of the Bath in 1900. MURPHY.-On March 10, Honorary Surgeon-General Thomas John Murphy, M.A., M.D., Deputy Surgeon·GEneral, retired, Medical Staff, aged 82. He entered the service as an Assi,tant Surgeon (Staff), on April 28, 1854, and served as such also WIth the 60th Foot, became Surgeon (Staff), June 20, 1865, and served as such also with the Royal Altillery and 95t.h Foot, became Surgecn-Major, Army Medical Department, http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ March 1, 1873, Brigade-Surgeon, November 27, 1879, Deputy Surgeon-General, May 7, 1882, and retired on retired pay with the honorary rank of Surgeon-General, September 10, 1884. REID.-At Donnybrook, County Dublin, on February 24, 1913, Surgeon-Major Alexander Reid, retired, Medical Department, aged 80 years. He entered the service as an AEsistant Surgeon (staff) on May 26, ]854, served as such also with the 1st Foot and 54th Foot, became Surgeon (Staff) on September 12, 1865, served as such also with tbe 89th Foot and ]6th Foot, became Surgeon. Major, Army Medical Department on Man'h 1, ]873, and retired on half pay on October 29, 1874. He served with the Royals at the siege and fall of Sebastopol from July 15,1855. Medal with Clasp, and Turkish Medal. SAUNDERS.-At Tunbridge Wells, on March 6, Honorary Deputy Inspector General George Saunders, C.B., M.D., Surgeon Major, retired, Medical Department, on September 28, 2021 by guest. aged 89 years. He entered the service as an Assistant Surgeon 47th Foot on December 18, 1845, became Staff Surgeon, 2nd class, October 20, ..1854, Surgeon, 9th Foot, September 20, 1864, Surgeon. Major, 9th Foot, December 16, 1865, Surgeon-Major, Staff, April 17, 1867, and retired on half· pay, with the honorary rank of Deputy Inspector General, February ]5, 1871. His war service was; Crimean Campaign, 1854-5-Battles of Alma and Inkerman, capture of Balaclava; siege of Sevabtopol, sortie of October 26. Medal with three clasps; Turkish medal. He was appointed a Companion of the Bath in 1869. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-20-04-13 on 1 April 1913. Downloaded from

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