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JOURNAL OF TEE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

OC'l'OBER, 1906. ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.-GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS. The undermentioned Lieutenant·Colonels retire on retired pay, dated August 25, 1906: William H. Pinches; Michael J,' Whitty, M.D. ; Willington S. Dowman. Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Pinches entered the Service August 1, 1885; was pro Protected by copyright. moted Surgeon. Major August 1, 1897; aud Lieutenant-Colonel August 1, 1905. His war services are as follows: Hazara Expedition, 1891.-Medal with Clasp. Expedition to Dongola, 1896. Operations of September 19.-4th class, Medjidie; Egyptian medal with clasp. Nile Expedition, 1898. Battle of Khartoum. Despatches, London Gazette, September 30, 1898.-Clasp to Egyptian medal; medal. South African War, 1899- 1902. Operations in the Orange Free State, 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, 1900. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900. Operations in the Transvaal, November 30, 1900, to May 31, 1902.-Queen's medal with three clasps. King's medal with two clasps. Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. Whitty entered the Service July 28, 1886; was promoted Major July 28, 1898; and Lieutenant-Colonel July 28, 1906. . Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Dowman entered the Service July 28, 1886; was promoted Major November 23, 1898; and Lieutenant-Colonel July 27, 1906. His war services are as follows: South African War, 1899-1902. Relief of Ladysmith. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899. Operations in the Transvaal, February, 1901, to May 31, 1902. Operations in Orange River Colony and Cape Colony, February, 1901. Despatches. Londcrn Gazette, February 8, 19O1.-Queen's medal with four http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ clasps. King's medal with two clasps. Lieutenant George De la Cour from the Seconded List to be Lieutenant, dated August 1, 1906. The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains, dated July 31, 1906: John G. Bell, M.B.; Maurice G. Winder; Frederick W. W. Dawson, M.B.; JosephE. H. Gatt, M.D. ; Robert M. Ranking, M.B.; Thomas S. Coates,I\LB. ; Albert E. B. Wood, M.B. ; James C. G. Carmichael, M.B. ; Roland H. Bridges; James A. W. Webster; Francis C. Lambert; James B. Meldon; Reginald C. Wilmot; Charles W. Holden; Harry B. Kelly, M.B. ; Edward M. Peuuefather; George H. J. Brown, M.B.; Benjamin H. V. Dunbar, M.D. ; David Ahern; Douald G. Carmichael, M.B.; John M. M. Craw ford; Charles Bramhall; Thomas E. Harty; Henry H. Swanzy; John H. Duguid, M.B. ; Henry T. Stack. M.B.; Burnet G. Patch; Geoffrey W. G. Hughes. The undermentioned Lieuteuants are seconded under the provisions of Article 349;

Royal Warrant, March 19, 1906, dated July 30, 1906; Benjamin Johnson, William on October 1, 2021 by guest. E. C. Lunn, M.B. . . The undermentioned gentlemen to he Lieutenants on prohation, dated July 30, 1906: Gerald Hoey Stevenson, 1\1.B.; John Heatly Spencer, M.B.; William Henry Forsytb, M.B. ; Alfred Herbert Heslop, 1\LB.; Arcbibald Craig Amy, M.B.; Wright Mitchell, I\1:.B.; James Archibald Bruce Sim, 1\LB.; Edward John Elliot, MB.; Ernest Browning Lathbury; Edward Gibbon, M.B.; Cecil Scaife, M.D.; Robert Waiter Dickson Leslie; Ernest Duncan Caddell, M.B.; Michael Joseph Lochrin; Daniel Maurice Corbett, I\f.B.; Benjamin Johnson; William Ernest Craven Lunn. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

M.B.; John Rowland Foster; Arthur Hildebrand Jacob; Artbur Morris Benett; Francis Lyndon Bradistl; George Philip Alexander Bracken; Owen Cunninghame Preston Cooke; William Wallace Boyce; Carlisle Kelly, M.B.; Clarence Hamul Denyer; Whiteford John Edward Bell, M.B.; Duncan Coutts, :tILB.; William Francis Mary Loughnan; Dennis Thomas MacCarthy, M.B. ; Hector Lionel Howell; Charles William Bowle; John Joseph O'Keefie, lLB.; James Alexander Bennett, M.B.; Thomas Walker Brown; WilIiam Irwin Thcmpson, M.B. ; Reginald Charles Galgey; Edward James Kavanagh. M.B.; Ernest Cyri! Phelen, M.B. Lieutenant-Colonel Richard W. Ford, D.S.O., from the Seconded List, to be Lieutenant-Colonel, dated August 17, 1906. Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald J. C. Cottell is seconded, whilst holding the appoint ment of Deputy-Surgeon, Royal Hospital, Ohelsea, dated August 17,1906. Captain Thomas J. Crean, V.C., retires, receiving a gratuity, dated September 8, 190~. He entered the Royal Army Medical Corps as Captain on September 3, 1902, havmg previously served with the Imperial Light Horse in South Africa. His war services are as follows: South African War, 1899·1902. Operations in Natal, 1899, 'ncluding actions at Elandslaagte, Rietfontein and Lombards Kop. Defence of Ladysmith. Relief of Mafeking. Operations in the Transvaal in June, 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, includiug actions at Frederickstad (October I'/. to 25). Operations in Orange River Colony, November, 1900, to February, 1902. Twice wounded.-Queen's medal with five clasps. King's medal with two clasps. V.C. Lieutenant John H. Spencer, M.B., is seconded under the provisions of Article 349, Royal Warrant, March 19, 1906, dated July 31, 1906. Lieutenant-Colonel Richard F. O'Brien retires on retired pay, dated September 12, Protected by copyright. 1906. He entered the Service July 30, 1881; was promoted Surgeon-Major Jt:ly 30, 1893; and Lieutenant·Oolonel July 30, 1901. His war services are as follows: Burmese Expedition, 1885·6.-Medal with clasp. South African War, 1901-2. Operations in Orange River Oolony and Oape Colony. Li,mtenant-Colonel Alfred V. Lane retires on retired pay, dated September 15, 1906_ He entered the Service July 30, 1881; was promoted Surgeon-Major July 30, 1893; and Lieutenant-Colonel July 30, 1901. His war services are as follows: Egyptian Expedition, 1882.4.-Medal; bronze star. Soudan, 1884. Battles of Teb and Tamai. Two clasps. Lieutenant 'John W. L. Scott, from the Seconded List, to be Lieutenant, dated September 1, 1906. ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA. Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald J. C. Oottell, RA.M.C., to be Deputy-Surgeon, vice Lieutenant-Colonel R W. Ford, D.S.O., RA.M.O., whose tenure of that appointment has expired, dated August 17, 1906.

ARRIVAL HOME.-Major J. G. McNaught, from Malta. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ ARRIVALS HOME ON LEAVE.-From Malta: Colonel J. G. MacNeece, and Lieutenant H. O. Winckworth. From India: Lieutenant-Colonel J. B. Buchanan and Lieutenant S. L. Pallant. From Gibraltar: Major T. Du B. Whaite. From Oeylon: Major C. J. Healy. From Egyptian Army: Oaptain F. J. Brakenridge. EMBARKATIONS.-For India: Oolonel J. G. Harwood, Major E. M. Morphew, Captain P. S. Lelean, and Lieutenants C. E. W. S. Fawcett and C. F. White. For Hong Kong: Lieutenant-Colonel J. M. Reid and Captain P. H. Collingwood. For Egypt: Major A. C. Fox. For West Africa: Oaptains R. McK. Skinner and D. S. Skelton. POBTINGS. - Captain E. W. W. Cochrane to Aldershot, as Sanitary Officer. Captain W. M. B. Sparkes to Southern Command. Captain H. S. Taylor to Aldershot.

TRANSFERS. - Lieutenant-Oolonel G. G. Adams from Scottish Command to on October 1, 2021 by guest. Southern Oommand, as Medical Inspector of Recruits. Captain J. J. W. Prescott, D.S.O., from Northern Command to Devollport, as Specialist in Ophthalmology. Oaptain B. Watts from Eastern Oommand to Fermoy, for charge of Military Families' Hospital. APPOINTMENTS. - Lieutenant-Colonel R. H. Pent on, D.S.O., appointed as Medical Inspector of Recruits, vice Lieutenant·Colonel S. Westcott, O.M.G. Oaptain L. Humphry appointed Specialist in Operative Surgery at Dover. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

RETIRED PAY POSTS. - Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. Whitty to Liverpool. Lieutenant-Colonel C_ J. W. Tatham to Scarborough.

LIST OF CASUALTIES:- Transfers from other Oorps.-9936 Staff-Sergeant H. Allwork, from Royal Army Medical Corps Militia; 9467 Sergeant C. J. Tunn, from Royal Army Medical Corps Militia; 10203 Sergeant E. Webberley, from Royal Army Medical Corps Militia; 510 Private W. Brewer, from Dorset Regiment; 662 Private W. Ross, from 2nd Highland Light Infantry; 7089 Quartermaster'Sergeant W. Higgins, from Transvaal Volunteers. Transfers to other Oorps.-9651 Staff-Sergeant E. Birch, to Duke of York School; 509 Private R. L. Keating, to Irish Guards; 263 Private G. C. Kersley, to Royal Field Artillery; 308 Private W. Povey, to Royal Field Artillery. Transfers to Army Reserve.-18941 Private A. P. Tennant; 18942 Private J. A. Boon. Discharges.-6935 Sergeant-Major W. H. Cockram. termination of second period; 4629 Sergeant-Major H. Greenham, termination of engagement; 6912 Quartermaster Sergeant A. R. Harvey, termination of second period; 6961 Quartermaster-Sergeant T. Ryan, termination of second period; 17659 Private W. Smith, medically unfit; 17089 Private C. G. Byers, medically unfit. Departures for Abroad.-England to North China, per ss. "Soudan," August 31, 1906: 10813 Staff-Sergeant A. G. Andus,12443 Sergeant H. Burns, 17759 Sergeant J. Black, 14735 Corporal J. Cox, 19171 Private W. A. Smith, 12618 Private W. A. Mayman, 18312 Private J. Howitt, 19628 Private F. M. Allison, 19680 Private W. Davis. Arrival Home from Abroad.-From Esquimalt, per ss. "Victoria," August 24,1906: Protected by copyright. 16507 Sergeant G. Martin. Deaths.-9860 Sergeant E. B. Hails at York, August 19, 1906; 15601 Private J. Keezer a.t Mauritius, June 27, 1906; 18839 Private J. Young at Bermuda, July 10. 1906; 17523 Private W. Physick at Woolwich, September 3, 1906; 15916 Private J. Davies at Edinburgh, September 3,1906; 10451 Private W. G. Laurenee at London, September 2,1906. Special Extensions beyond Twenty-one Years.--7151 Staff-Sergeant E. Dyer, 7479 Staff-Sergeant A. F. Ovens. THE FOLLOWING HAVE QUALIFIED IN THE VARIOUS CORPS EXAMINATIONS FOR PROMOTION, &0. For Warrant Rank.-7379 Sergeant-Major C. H. Cooper. For Quartermaster-Sergeant.-7692 Staff-Sergeant C. W. Beaumont, 8131 Staff Sergeant R. Moffat, 8179 Staff-Sergeant G. Barlow, 10619 Staff-Sergeant A. Fitch. For Staff-Sergeant.-7692 Staff-Sergeant C. W. Beaumont, 9737 Staff-Sergeant E. Bennett, 9691 Sergeant G. Arnold, 7679 Sergeant C. Warner, 12816 Sergeant D. J. Bell,

11173 Sergeant C. J. Hazell, 10690 Sergeant L. Le Poidevin, 13982 Sergeant H. Dixon, http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ 10183 Sergeant W. J. James, 10675 Sergeant W. Richardson,8682 Sergeant G. Read, 12386 Sergeant E. Purchase, 11224 Sergeant A. T. Rayer. For Sergeant.-9839 Sergeant W. Clilverd, 9245 Sergeant H. Cassell, 11333 Sergeant T. Martin, 11441 Sergeant H. Sprinks, 10188 Sergeant R. E. Manwaring, 12376 Lance Sergeant J. B. Walsh, 11527 Lance-Sergeant T. C. Prewett, 8667 Lance-Sergeant W. H. White, 11946 Lance-Sergeant E. J. Gosling, 12259 Lance-Sergeant J. Worswick, 11396 Lance-Sergeant A. E. Pell, 12056 Lance-Sergeant E. Winton. 15096 Corporal J. E. Pugh, 13338 Corporal H_ S. Boxshall, 14335 Corporal J. Cameron, 12352 Corporal J. H. Curtis, 18912 Corporal H. Dawson, 1-1465 Corporal R. Cottey, 14469 Corporal A. B. McKenzie, 14647 Corporal F. G. Court,12299 Corporal T. Carbury, 11318 Corporal H. F. Dewar, 12732 Corporal F. Hughes. For Oorporal.-11631 Private H. Chipchase, 19449 Private W. Charles, 18829 Private F. E. Chesterman, 15969 Private F. C. Dean, 16917 Private A. Fish, 19468 Private G. D. Jack, 13502 Private C. Pask, 12275 Private P. M. Queree, 18340 Private J. Rouse, 18258 Private H. Temps, 11656 Private H. J. V. Voisey, 18805 Private W. Charlton, on October 1, 2021 by guest. 12006 Private G. Ward, 17962 Private H. Low, 18958 Private S. J. Cousins, 12691 Private W. Ahearn, 13921 Private J. W. Cooper, 13024 Private W. Rider, 408 Private O. Kniep, 412 Private S_ Cunnington, 14067 Private G. H_ Green, 15585 Private H. Latter, 18994 Private A. Maltby, 18075 Private C. G. Cummings, 19626 Private E. F. White, '11632 Private J. Bird, 16769 Private C. F. Cole, 19282 Private H. Golden, 19097 Private A. Koptoff, 10998 Private J. McGrath, 18506 Private R. W. Cray, 11440 Private A. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

Farmer, 19790 Private W. J. Rarris, 17974 Privat!l F. V. ,Moon, 15430 Private J. Pollock, 1'8906 Private T. G. Whyatt, 17396 Private E. Bairstow, 18157 Private A. Pruden, 12709 Private R. J. Ford, 148 Private T. H. Allbeury, 12533 Private H. C. Ward, 13772 Private W. Penny, 10070 Private A. Parrott, 15737 Private A. E. Thompson, 18257 Private J. Percy, 12948 Private F. A. Neale, 18043 Private R. Eager, 18136 Private H. Day. , As Compounders.-8861 Sergeant G. Darling, 16399 Corporal R. D. Elliott, 14563 Corporal A. R. Lewis, 9878 Corporal J. Robinson, 10540 Corporal G. Bottomley, 10087 Corporal E. Canterbury, 12588 Corporaf J. Meason, 14082 Corporal G. Prince,.15001 Corporal W. Hurst, 11728 Corporal T. I. Jarvis, 11565 Corporal J. H. Jones, 18391 Lance-Corporal E. C. Turtier. '

EXTRACTS FROM SUPPLEMENTARY CORPS ORDERS, DATED ALDERSHOT, AUGUST Hi, 1906. Promotions.-The following promotions, to complete establishment, will take effect from the dates specified ;- To be Sergeant-Majors.

Date of No. I Rank and Name Casualty Remarks

6343 Quartermaster-Sergeant H. J. 5.8.06 Vice Sergeant. Major R. Barrett, Dudman discharged to pension. , 7681 Quartermaster-Sergeant F.14.S.06 Vice Sergeant-Major W. H. Cock Protected by copyright. Olark ram, discharged to pension.

To be Quartermaster-Sergeants. 8202 Staff-Sergeant G. J. Lander .. 7.7.06 Vice Quartermaster-Sergeant J. H_ Martin, discharged to pension. 8704 T. J. Tilbrook 5.8.06 Vice Quartermaster - Sergeant H. " " J. Dudman, promoted. 9984 F. C. Cross Vice Quartermaster - Sergeant F. } 14.8.06 Olark. promoted. 8821 J. Jackson Vice Quartermaster - Sergeant F. I C. Cross, supernumerary, with ! Egyptian Army.

To be Staff~Sergeant. 9502 '! Sergeant A. Fletcher •. ,.! 7.7.06 ! Vice Staff-Sergeant G. J. Lander, , promoted. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/

To be Sergeants. 8331 Lance-Sergeant W. Hinton . 'I r ' 1Nursing Section 9731 " " G. A. Folkes 1 806 Special, as Clerk l To complete 11523 " " H. Shaw . . ' . Nursing Section J establishment. 11403 ICorporal P. E. Wagstaffe " "" To be Corporals. 15698 Lance-Corporal R. C. F. COlli, er } General 'Duty Section 17748 Nursing Section 1'" ~. " " C. H. Dissent 17785 " " G. L. Shore .. Clerical Section ] '" 17844 , " " W. A. Olenshaw 1 8 06 General Duty Section 8' 1l 17857 Nursing Section o1J " " A. E. Macklen . . on October 1, 2021 by guest. 17937 " " P. A. Kirhy ., Cooking Section ~ ~ 18018 ", " F. G. Phipps General Duty Section 8 ~ 18158 " " G. P. Pursey " " " . , Appointments.-The following appointments to Lance Rank will take effect from the date specified ;-'- ' J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

To be Lance-Sergeants, as Compounders of Med~cine.

Date of No. Rank and Name Casualty Remarks \ 8667 ICorporal W. H.White Nursing SectiOn} To complete 12056 "E. Winton ._ 1.8.06 " " establishment. . 11946 . " E. J. Gosling :: i} I " " To be Lance-Corporals. 10695 Private W. Murdock 11327 M. K. Quinlan :: I Nu"'ng S,,"ou ~ 12669 C. W. Grinham Cooking"" Section 3 ~. .13193 W. McFadden General Duty Section .a, s 13229 W. G. H. Stiles 1.8.06 " " " S....cl 13340 " W. J. Sedgley Cooking Section 0 ~ 13472 " S. Mineely General Duty Section J ~ ~ 14072 " R. F. Benham Nursing Section 8 ~ 14210 " J. Fultori .. 14690 " G. W. Syckelmoore .. J ~, " " " " Advancement of Privates.-The following advancements in rate of Corps pay will take effect from the date specified ;-- To be advanced to the 3rd rate of Corps pay (at 8d.).

'. As Orderlies. As Clerks. Protected by copyright.

No. Date No. Name \, Date Name .------.. 12745 G. H. Herbert 18587 C. Leeming .. 11864 S. W. Brooks ., 14743 E. L. Penery .. 12509 W. J. Waring •• 18991 S. Crowder .. 18947 R. J. Greaves .. :: }1706 17108 H. Munro .. ~~}1.7:06 17562 A. B. Tivy .. .. To be advanced to the 4th rate of Corps pay (at 6d.). As Orderlies. As Clerks. 18274 I W. R. Nixon ' .. 16769 I C. F. Cole . ·\l1.7 06 18335 W. J. Woolway 18466 I J. Aldous .. ..) 15384 C. E. Coles •. 18898 G.H. Green :. As Cooks, http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ 18964 G. W. Herbert 17925 R. Sheerin '18076 H. Gardener 17964 W. Bowler " 1. 7.06 13232 J. Wayte " 18770 J. A. Fosh 13400 G. Short " 18984 B. Breeze 17863 E. Whitehead 17826 T. Malone 15068 G. W. Wilson 18830 F. Bell .. 18302 W. Smith 18851 T. E. Davis 12775 H. U. Prett

Auxiliary Forces.-The following Non-Commissioned Officers have been reposted to the Corps from the Auxiliary Forces, in accordance with para. 1868, King's Regulations, from the dates specified against their names ;- No. 8704 Staff· Sergeant T. J. Tilbrook .. 17.7.06. " 8339 " G. Cookson 25.7.06. on October 1, 2021 by guest. Special Notice regarding Advancement to a Higher Ra.te of Corps Pa.y.-With reference to the special Circular on this subject, dated November 9, 1905, it is notified for general information that the excess of men receiving a higher rate of Corps pay over the present authorised establishment has now been absorbed, and the names of men previously recommended for advancement on Army Fmm B. 219 are now being con· J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

sidered according to the dates on which the recommendations were filed in the Record Office, provided that they appear to be eligible at the present time as regards employ ment and character_ (2) Attention is invited to paragraph 8 of the Circular referred to. If a man advanced on these recommendations is not now considered deserving by his present Commanding Officer, the advancement should be withheld and the fact reported to the Record Office. (3) As the total number of men in receipt of higher rates is calculated monthly in this office from Recapitulation 'fables in Army Form B. 62, it is necessary that this table should be carefully prepared in an uniform manner at all stations. The headings of the printed table on page 6 of the latest revise are correct, and should not be altered in manuscript, as additional labour is caused, and it becomes very difficult 110 make ail accurate calculation. (4)' It is also requested that when submitting fresh recommendations for advance ment on Army Form B. 219; pending the issue of a revised form, the following alterations may be made :- (a) Instead of " 1st or 2nd class orderlies," insert '~3rd or 4th rate of Corps pay." (b) Instead of " grade" insert" rate." (c) In column of remarks, after" ward, orderly or cook," add" or clerk." (d) In certificate at foot of return, instead of "to a higher class of orderly," insert "to a higher rate of Corps pay." (e) Recommendations on behalf of men of the Nursing Section must be signed by the Matron or Sister, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, as well as by the Commanding Officer. (f) For Cooking Section, if a man is qualified as Cook, or Superintending Cook, it

should be so stated. Protected by copyright. (g) For Clerical Section, the remark" good clerk," or "qualified as clerk," as th(l case may be. EXTRACT FROM CORPS ORDERS, DATED ALDERSHOT, SEPTEMBER 8, 1906. Pl'omotion.-The following promotion, to complete establishment, will take effect from the date specified:- To be Sergeant-Major.

Date oC No. Rank and Name ' Casualty Remarks

5843 IQuartermaster·Sergeant T. A·I 6.9.06 I Vice Sergeant-Maj6rH. Greenham, Crichton. discharged.

NOTES FROM ALDERSHOT.-Captain J. D. G. Macpherson, R.A.M.C., writes (September 22, 1906) :- http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ "B.A.M.C. Cricket Club (Aldershot).-I daresay it may interest some of my brother officers, especially those who take an interest in crickEJt, and who have at any time been stationed in the Aldershot Command, to hear something of the doings of the R.A.M.C. (Aldershot) Cricket Eleven. At the beginning of the season the following office bearers were selected at a General Meeting: Captain and Hon. Sec., Captain J. D. G' Macpherson; Vice· Captain, Sergeant Steele; Selection Committee, Captain, , Vice-Captain and Lieutenant Nimmo; Treasurer, Staff-Sergeant Coggan. A heavy fixture card was arranged by the Hon. Secretary,. practically all the crack Cricket Regiments and Corps in the Command being met either once or twice, and in addition several matches were arranged with strong civiliau clubs. The Club entered for the Aldershot Army Corps Challenge Shield Competition, which is open to all the regiments and corps in the Garrison, and is the tit-bit of the cricket season in Aldershot. In the first round we were drawn against the Sherwood Foresters, whom we managed to defeat, after a good.game, by 4 wickets. In the second round we had the bad luck on October 1, 2021 by guest. to be drawn against the Seaforth Highlanders, the ultimate winners of the competition, who defeated us, after a very good game, by 90 runs. We were rather disappointed at the result of this game, but as events turned out they proved to be the strongest com bination in the district, defeating the Army Service Corps somewhat easily in the final by 9 wickets. We had a most enjoyable two days' match with the R.A.M.C. from Portsmouth, but we were rather too strong for them, defeating them by 239 runs, after J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

87 declaring in our second innings with only 5 wickets down. This fixture, I am glad to say, has become an annual event, and is much enjoyed by both sides. This year it was the Portsmouth contingent's turn to visit Aldershot, and the match proved a great success. The officers of the Portsmouth XI. were put up in the Mess, and the N.O.O.'s and men at the Depot. On the second day of the match, lunch and tea were provided on our groun"d, and during the afternoon the Oorps Band was in attendance. Several other very enjoyable whole day matches were arranged against the following clubs: St. John's School, Old Johnians, Guy's Hospital 0.0.. Surbiton 0.0., Brookwood Asylum O.C. (twice), and Hartley Wintney C.C. In addition to the matches already mentioned, fixtures were arranged with the follbwing regiments and corps: Twice- 1st Dragoon Guards, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Northumberland Fusiliers, North Stafford Regiment, Sherwood Foresters, Welsh Fusiliers, Army Service Oorps and Army Ordnance Oorps. Once-Worcester and Manchester Regiments. Although more matches were lost than won, the season may be considered, on the whole, to have been a fairly successful one, in view of the strength of the teams played and the great difficulty experienced in keeping a team together in a station where so many come and go. As the result of the above matches 11 were won, 14 lost and 2 drawn. The following matches were won: Twice-Sherwood Foresters. Once-Royal Artillery, Welsh Fusiliers, North Stafford Regiment, 1st Dragoon Guards, Army Ordnance Corps, Brookwood Asylum C.C., Surbiton O.C., Farnham C.C., and R.A.M.C. (Portsmouth). The following matches were lost: Twice-Army Service Oorps (finalists for the Army" Corps Ohallenge Shield), Northumberland Fusiliers (semi-finalists for shield), two of the strongest sides in Aldershot. Once-Seaforth Highlanders (winners of the Aldershot Army Oorps shield competition), Royal Engineers, Worcestershire Regiment (holders of the shield last year), Surbiton 0.0. (return match), Brookwood Asylum 0.0. (return match), Army Ordnance Corps, North Stafford Regiment (return match), Guy's Hospital, Protected by copyright. Old Johnians and Hartley Wintney C.C. Drawn Matches-St. John's School and Welsh Fusiliers (return match). The following are the chief bowling and batting averages:-

" BATTING.

Number of Times Name innings not out Total runs Average ------_._------" ------Oaptain Macpherson .. .. 31 1 729 24'30 Private Gordon .. .. 5 0 107 20'14 Lieutenant Nimmo .. .. 25 2 463 20'13 .. Vidal .. .. 17 0 283 16'58 Private Hamilton .. .. 30 5 383 15'32 Lieutenant Dunn .. .. 8 2 84 14 Sergeant Steele ...... 15 1 204 14'57 Private Staff ...... 17 2 193 12'25

Lieutenant Gillat .. .. 14 1 167 12'07 http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ Archibald .. .. 10 0 111 11'1 Private.. Gaffney .. .. 25 2 238 10'21 Lieutenant Farrant .. ... 17 2 150 10 Private Wells ...... 1'7 1 126 7'87 Private Light ...... 21 1 108 5'4 Lance-Oorporal Keeble .. .. 21 6 59 4'53

"BOWLING.

Name Wickets Runs Average

Private Hamilton 58 883 15'22 Lieutenant Nimmo 44 660 15

Lance-Corporal Keeble .. 53 898 16'94 on October 1, 2021 by guest. Private Wells 29 497 17'14 Lieutenant Farrant 28 519 17'15 Lieutenant Vidal 9 70 7'7 Oaptain Macpherson 6 47 9'3

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NOTES FROM COLCHESTER.-Major E. O. Freeman, R.A.M.O., writes (September 3, 1906): "On September 1 a dinner was given at the Oups Hotel, Oolchester, to Lieutenant-Colonel S. C. B. Robinson, R.A.M. 0., by his brother officers, on the occasion of his relinquishing the command of the Military Hospital, Colchester, previous to his departure to India., Oolonel G. W. Robinson, Administrative Medical Officer, Oolchester District, presided, and all the Royal Army Medical ,Corps officers attended, excepting only those prevented by illness or duty. Colonel Robinson proposed the health of the guest in appropriate terms, pointing out the great interest he had shown in everything appertaining both to the Hospital and the Royal Army Medical Oorps, and expressing the great regret 'felt by all at his departure. Lieutenant-Colonel S. O. B. Robinson replied briefly and to the point. marking his appreciation of ,the compliment paid him by his brother officers." NOTES FROM NETLEY.-Lieutenant-Oolonel G. Twiss, R.A.M.O., writes (Sep tember 18, 1906): "The officers at Netley have presented Mr. Bennett with a silver mounted baton as a token of their appreciation of his services during band week." NOTES FROM BLOEMFONTEIN.-Major S. F. Olark, R.A.M.O., writes (August 18, 1906): "At a meeting of the Orange River Oolony Medical Society, Lieutenant Oolonel Porter read a papar on ' Syphilis,' which was listened to with much apprecia tion by the members, and was keenly discussed by them. Most of the local practitioners were presen't, and they expressed a hope that they would have more papers from us. We, are preparing to take an active part in the proceedings of the South African Medical Oongress, which holds its annual meeting this year in Bloemfontein. One or two of us are office-bearers; several have offered to read papers, and all of us will be

, At Home" one afternoon at a display of medical aid on the field. Protected by copyright. " Quartermaster·Sergeant Harvey has been discharged in this country on completion of twenty-one years' service. " Our football team seems to be suffering to some extent from' that tired feeling' which is so prevalent in this country, but nevertheless managed to rUn into the final of the five· a-side competition at the Oaledonian Sports here, and gained silver medals, the golden trophies going to their opponents, The Ramblers. In the Sowden and Stoddart Oup contest, the team beat the South African Oonstabulary by 4 goals to 1, but were then overcome by the Royal Engineers by 1 to 0, while in the ·local Second League we defeated the Railway team by 2 to 1, but the South African Oon stabulary took their revenge by scoring 2 to 0 against us." NOTES FROM CAIRO.-The following is extracted from the Egyptian Gazette, dated August 23, 1906:-" The military band performance, which was held on Tuesday night in the Esbekieh Gardens, was made notable by a new and welcome feature-a march entitled' The Rising Nile,' composed by Lieutenant-Oolonel J. D. F. Donegan, R.A.M.O., whose songs are known to many of us. The march is a most lively' and harmonious composition, and is written in excellent marching time. The band' of the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers did full justice to it, and their performance, and its own merits, http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ gained a well·deserved encore. We hope to hear it again, not once, but often, and that i.t will not be the last of Lieutenant-Oolonel Donegan's compositions with which we shall be favoured." NOTES"FROM FYZABAD.-(August, 1906): "It is almost twelve months since the last item of news was despatched from here, and there have been many changes during that time. Lieutenant-Oolonel J. H. Lynden-Bell, R.A.M.C., now commands the Station Hospital, with Major B. J. Inniss, Oaptain T. H. Stevenson, and Lieutenant A. E. B. Wood as his staff. The present hot season has been an extraordinarily mild one, and many of us who have spent the whole of it in the plains have felt little or no inconvenience; and as for the rains, the dismal pictures drawn by unfortunate people who have been compelled to go to the hills of constant downpour, have quite reconciled us to our lot. Polo and tennis have seldom been impossible, and the health of the troops has been excellent. The only note of regret during the past year is on the subject of pigsticking. In former years Fyzabad was celebrated in song and story for on October 1, 2021 by guest. this glorious sport, but for some unaccountable reason the supply of- pig has suddenly ceased, and the best grounds were drawn blank with heartrending regUlarity. It is believed the total bag is a record (not for its size), and" we are trying to discover the cause, with a view to next year being more up to the standard. The chief reasons for the sudden decrease are the spread of cultivation and the shooting and netting of pig by natives. " J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

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" These are strenuous times, and the medical officer ·has his time fully occupied. At present there is a boom in sanitation, and a Regiment Sanitary Cadre is being trained for the important duties of Barrack and Camp Sanitation. " The question interesting us here now is whether the proposed enlargement of the Garrison is to take place or not. The Headquarter people want to put another battery of Artillery, and another Ammunition Column, with two native Infantry Regiments, here. Medical opinion is adverse, as the space available is small, and it will mean overcrowding, and the consequent increase of sickness. .. The list of sailings of tour-expired officers has been published, and Captain Stevenson, R.A.M.C., leaves here to sail in the' Rewa' on November 17." NOTES FROM GIBRALTAR.-Major B. W. Longhurst, R.A.M.C., writes (Sep tember, 1906) :-" Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. A. Bedford, C.M.G., whose tour of service in Gibraltar expires shortly, was entertained by his brothel' officers at a farewell dinner at the Bristol Hotel, Gibraltar, on July 30, 1906. The toast of the evening was proposed by Lieutenant-Colonel Whaite, who, in his usual cheery and humorous manner, wished Lieutenant-Colonel Bedford success and happiness in his new appoint ment at home. He referred feelingly to the good understanding which had always existed between Lieutenant-Colonel Bedford and his officers, and to the fact that things under his regime had always worked so smoothly. Owing to his untiring energy; the Military Hospital at Gibraltar had been brought thoroughly up to date, and second to none in the Service, and he would be very greatly missed by all who have had the pleasure of serving under him. Lieutenant-Colonel Bedford, in i'eturning thanks, made a very appropriate speech; and afterwards the party set to work to enjoy what was a somewhat rare reunion, for the North and South are practically separate stations, and seldom have the opportunity of amalgamating. The following officers were present at the dinner :-Lieutenant-Colonel T. Du B. Whaite, Major Protected by copyright. W. H. Horrocks, Major O. L. Robinson, Major·B. W. Longhurst, Major H. A. Berryman, .Major H. V. Prynne, Major H. A. L. Howell, Captain E. Eo Parkes, and Lieutenant R. G. Anderson." NOTES FROM HONG KONG.-Captain J. T. Johnson, R.A.M.C., writes (August 15, 1906): "The weather in Hong Kong is now very pleasant, especially at the Peak, warm without fog or damp in the day-time and cool at night. All officers, R.A.M.C., stationed at Hong Kong do duty in the Military Hospital and none are stationed at out-stations. This .makes this a very desirable affair for married officers, as there are no moves from post to post during the whole of a three years' tour. "Lieutenant-Colonel C. L. J osling returned on July 24- from three and a haH months' leave to Japan. Captain J. T. Johnson returned on July 8 from short leave to Java and French Indo-China. On August 9 Lieutenant-Colonel. C. S. Sparkes left on three months' leave to Japan, and Major Jones on two months' leave, also to Japan. "The old Hospital Ship' Meanee' sold for 50,000 dollars to a Chinese firm. She had a large amount of copper bolts and sheeting in her hull, which no doubt added greatly to her value.. . ".on the withdrawal Cif troops from Wei-hai-Wei, Lieutenant A. N. Frazer has been http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ ordered for duty to Hong Kong in relief of Captain J. T. Johnson, R.A.M.C., who proceeds home, tour expired." NOTES FROM MIDDELBURG, TRANSYAAL.-Lieutenant-Colonel M. O'Halloran, R.A.M.C., writes (August 26,1906) : "Sport with the R.A.M.C. Detachment, Middelburg, ·Transvaal, is in a flourishing condition. We have got Hockey, Football and Cricket Clubs in full swing. Football is our strong point. During the season we have played the following matches with no uncertain success: Total games 27, won 16, lost 8, drawn 3; points 52, against 33. Two of the lost matches were against reserve teams of 5th Mounted Infantry, which were, of course, much stronger than company teams. This is something to be proud of, for the number of players in such a small detachment is limited, regimental companies having about three times our number to choose from. The forthcoming manreuvres will interrupt our amusements for about a fortnight, by which time we hope to have our cricket ground in excellent order, as the football season is practically at an end. We tried to get up a match with R.A.M.C. Pretoria, on October 1, 2021 by guest. for the 27th inst., but they said the manreuvres would not permit. This is looked upon as another victory, for we consider we have beaten stronger teams. " Our Cricket Club has suffered severely since last season, death having, I am sorry to say, taken away one young officer who was a keen cricketer, and the' exigencies of the Service' have deprived us of several good players .

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"Whilst congratulating Sergeant Richards on his appointment to the Transvaal Volunteers, he will be sadly missed, for his place both as N.C.O. and sportsman is not easily filled. The detachment are giving him a 'send off' (in which all ranks unite), in the shape of a ' smoker' ori August 27, of which more anon. "Talking of amusements, we had a very enjoyable evening after the men moved into the newly furnished Recreation Room,several well-known vocalists having contributed. We get an occasional theatrical company. or circus in town to 'chase monotony.' "Rumours of dissolution are in the air, and unfortunately, our station holds a prominent position in that respect. It is feared the reduction will. seriously diminish this beautiful· hospital and that before long all our sporting clubs and institutes may be wound up. We can hardly get a better station in South Africa, but dum spiramus speramus." NOTES FROM SIMLA, INDlA..-Captain E. Blake Knox, R.A.M.C., Secretary to Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India, writes (August 23, 1906) :- "Appointments.- Surgeon-General F. W. Trevor, M.B., A.M.S., is appointed Principal Medical Officer, Western Command, with effect from April 18, 1!J06, vice Surgeon-General W. L. Gubbins, M.B., C.B., M.V.O., V.H.S., A.M.S., transferred to Eastern Command and subsequently appointed Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in.India .. Colonel H. R. Whitehead, R.A.M.C., is appointed to act as Principal Medical Officer, Northern Command, during the absence of Surgeon-General A. Scott Reid, C.B., LM.S., on ninety days' privilege leave to Kashmir, with effect from August 1; 1906. Lieutenant-Colonel J. Carmichael, R.A.M.C., is confirmed in the command of the Station Hospital, Jullundur_ Lieutenant-Colonel F. H. Treherne, R.A.M.C., is appointed to act as Principal Medical Officer, 2nd (Rawal Pindi) Division, vice Colonel H. R. Whitehead. Major H. W. Austin and Lieutenant M. F. Grant, R.A.M.C., have

been detailed for temporary duty at Camp Nigandi, 4th (Quetta) Division. Protected by copyright. "Transfers.-Major G. A. T. Bray, R.A.M.C., from Ranikhet to Calcutta, for temporary command of the Station Hospital. Captain M. M. Rattray, R.A.M.C., from the Western Conimand to the Secuilderabad Division.' Captain J. F. Martin, R.A.M.C., from the Northern to Western Command. Lieutenant A. C. Osburn, R.A.M.C., from Agra to Calcutta, for temporary duty.in .the Station Hospital. Lieutenant A. E. B. Wood, R.A.M.C_, from the Allahabad Brigade to the Fyzabad Brigade for duty. "Leave.-Lieutenant-Colonel G. F. Gubbin, R.A.M.C., privilege leave for sixty days, from August 4,1906. Lieutenant-Colonel H. M. Adamson, R.A.M.C., in India from July 5,1906, to October 4,1906. Major T. McDermott, R.A.M.C., three months to Australia on medical certificate, from August 9, 1906. Captain F. A. H. Clarke, R.A.M.C., two months' general leave in India, from July 1, 1906. Lieutenant A. E. B. Wood, R.A.M.C., in India from July 13, 1906, to September 13, 1906. Lieutenant S. L. Pallant, R.A.M.C., out of India six months on medical certificate from August 1, 1906. Lieutenant E. J. H. Luxmoore, R.A.M.C., privilege leave for sixty days, from August 10, 1906. "Beliefs.-The undermentioned tour-expired officers have been detailed to proceed to England in the transports named. (See table, p. 91.) http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ " Classes of Instruction.-Lieutenant T. S. Coates, R.A.M.C., returned from X-ray class, Dehra Dun, on August 3, 1906. "Appointment of Special Committee.-A very representative Committee, appointed by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, met at Simla on August 4 and subsequent days, to consider various important questions connected with the health of the Army in India, both British and Native. President: Surgeon-General W. L. Gubbins, M.B., C.B., l\'LV.O., V.H.S., A.M.S., Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India. Members: Colonel F. G. Bond, C.B., R.E., Deputy Quartermaster-General, Army Headquarters: Colonel R. H. Forman, R.A.M.C., Principal Medical Officer, Bombay Brigade; Lieutenant-Co~onel H. B. Thornhill, C.l.E., Inspecting Officer of Cantonments, Army Headquarters Staff; Lieutenant-Colonel D. ffrench·Mullen, M.D., I.M.S., Officiating Principal Medical Officer, Sirhind and Jullundur Brigades; Lieutenant-Colonel T. P. Woodhouse, R.A.M.C., Commanding Station Hospital, Ambala; Lieutenant-Colonel T. B. Winter, R.A.M.C., Commanding Station Hospital, Meerut; Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. Hamilton, D.S.O., British Service, Assistant on October 1, 2021 by guest. Adjutant-General, MeerutDivision; Lieutenant-Colonel W. E. Phillips, Commanding '28th Punjabis; Major A. R. Aldridge, R.A.M.C., Sanitary Officer, Army Headquarters (Secretary); Major F. W. Gee, LM.S., 5th Calvary; and Captain A. F. Cumberledge, Office of Director·General of Military Works. "The Agenda covered a very wide range of subjects, including general health, questions relating to housing, clothing, personnel, hygiene, food, drink, cooking, bath- J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

91 ing, ablution, disposal of refuse, latrines, urinaries. Besides these, several important 'special matters connected with the betterment of soldiers' children and schools, Station Family and Native Hospitals, and a number of miscellaneous questions affecting improved sanitation and instruction in sanitation to both officers and men."

LIST OF TOUR-EXPIRED OFFICERS DETAILED TO PROCEED TO ENGLAND DURING THE FORTHCOMING TROOPING SEASON.

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Lieut.-Col. C. E. Nichol, D.S.O. I In medical charge. 1st Transport" Assaye," Octo- { Captain J. H. Robinson. ber 5, 1909, from Bombay ,. R. T. Brown. Lieut.·Colonel G. W. Brazier 2nd Transport "Dongola," { In October 19, 1906, from Bom Creagh, C.M.G... medical charge. bay Captain R. N. Hunt. " R. V. Cowey. 3rd Transport" Plassy" (Hos- ( Lieut.-Oolonel J. R. Yourdi In medical charge." pital Ship), November 2, 1 Oaptain J. Dorgan. 1906, from Bombay \ " A. H. MeN. Mitchell. Major G. J. Bucbanan .• In medical charge. 4th Transport "Rewa." No- { C.. ptain B. S. Bartlett. vember17 ,1906,from Karachi ., T. H. Stevenson. 5th Transport, "Assaye," De· { Major H. P. Johnson In medical charge.

cember 7,1906, from Bombay Oaptain O. R. Evans Aden. Protected by copyright. (leaves Aden December 12) " A. W. Gibson. " 6th Transport "Dongola," { Lieut.-Oolonel J. B. W. Bucha.nan In medical charge. December 21, 1906, from Oaptain W. J. Waters. Karachi " J. B. Clarke. 7th Transport" Plassy " (Hos- f Lieut.-Colonel H. L. Battersby. . In medical charge. pital Ship), January 4, 1907, l Captain P. C. Douglas8. from Bombay T. J. Potter. In medical charge. 8th Transport "Rewa," Jan- { * uary 17, 1907, from Bombay Oaptain A. R. O'Flaherty. " A. R. Greenwood. 9th Transport" Assaye," Feb- r Major S. H. Withers ' .. In medical charge. 8 f B b 1 Captain J. P. J. Murphy. ruary ,1907, rom om ay \ " P. G. Hyde. 10th Transport .. Dongola," r Lieut.-Colonel R. G. Hanley In medical charge. February 20, 1907, from 1 Captain F. S. Penny. Karachi \ " W. Sparkes. 11th Transport" Plassy" (HOS-l Lieut.-ColonelR. S. F. Henderson In medical charge. pital Ship), March 6, 1907, "R. E. Molesworth. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ from Bombay (leaves Aden Oaptain P. H. Henderson Aden. March 11, 1907) " R. J. F. O'Donogue , M {' Major R. J. W. Mawhinny In'~edical charge. 12th Transport" Rewa, , arch Captain B. B. Burke_ 16, 1907, from Bombay G. BaiIlie.

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NOTES FROM WYNBERG.-(August 18, 1906): A ceremonial parade was held after church on Sunday, July 15, to witness the presentation of the Medalfor "Long Service and Good Conduct" to 8003 Quartermaster-Sergeant G. H. Roberts. Colonel J. C. Dorman, M.B., C.M.G., R.A.M.C., in making the presentation, remarked that he was pleased to state that during the eig):J.teen and seven-twelfth years' service, Quarter

master-Sergeant Roberts had incurred no entry in his Defaulter Sheets, a record of on October 1, 2021 by guest. which he might well be proud, and one that all young soldiers should aspire to attain. " Nursing Sister' A. Henderson, A.N.S.R., has resigned from August 1. "We are all very sorry to hear that Lieutenant N. D. Harvey, R.A.M.C., who is at present at home on leave, has been compelled to undergo an operation necessitating the amputation of his right arm. He has the deepest sympathy of all ranks here in his affliction. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

Football.~The football teltm is now doing .splendidly, not having experienced defeat for eleven weeks. The following games have been played:- . ' Team played. Result. Names of Scorers. Wood stock Railway .. o 0 League game. Y.M.C.A. 7 0 CorpI. Kildea, 4; CorpI. Gregson, 3. 84th Coy. R.G.A. o 0 " " Remingtons 4 '0 Fri~ndly CorpI. Kildea, 2; CorpI. Gregson, 2. 3 1 League game CorpI. Kildea, 1; CorpI. Gregson, 1; Private Lane, 1. Y.M.C.A. 1 1 Findlay Cup CorpI. Kildea, 1. 2nd Yorkshire Regt... 1 1 Friendly CorpI. Gregson, 1. Hibernians . . . 4 2 League game CorpI. Gregson, 3 ; CorpI. Dennis, 1. Robben Island 2 2' CorpI. Gregson, 1; CorpI. Kildea, 1. Y,M,C,A. 2 0 Fi~dlay C~p CorpI. Gregson, 1 ; Private Clenden- . ning, 1. 97th Coy. R.G.A. 2 '1 League game Private Roe,l; CorpI.Kildea,l. (This was the first time for three years that the Gunners were defeated on their own ground.) . Queen's Park 2 0 Findlay Cup CorpI. Gregson, 1 ; Private Clenden ning, 1. Remington Wednes 5 0 Friendly CorpI. Gregson, 2; Private Coe, 1; day CorpI. Dennis, 1; Private Clenden ning, l. Fort Knokke Wan_ . 4 1 League game CorpI. Kildea, 2; CorpI. Gregson, 1;

derers CorpI. Dennis, 1. Protected by copyright. It will be remembered that in the last notes from this station referenoe was made to two members of the team who played for England against Scotland, i.e., Stall Sergeant Yates and Corporal Gregson; these two players were again chosen to play in the second important game of the year, the fixture being the popular Mother Country versus Colonial· born Matoh; we are all proud of their selection, seeing they are the only two military~and at that, Second League-players chosen, and the way in whioh they aoquitted themselves. The game was a stubbornly oontested one, and resulted in a viotory' for the Mother Country by 3 goals to 2. Colonial· born scored two goals in the first half-hour; a few minutes later Gregson received, and working his way close in, scored a magnificent goal in the corner of the net; three minutes afterwards he was nicely placed, and let drive at about thirty yards' range, and again scored; this set the Military and Mother Country spectators wild with delight. At the end of the game Gregson was carried off the field by his admirers. At the hour of writing news comes to hand that these players have been selected to play for Cape Colony for the Currie Cup at East London. This is a competition in which all the best players in South Africa participate. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ QUEEN I.LEXI.NDRI.'S IMPERII.L MILITI.RY NURSING SERVICE. Postings and Transfers.-Sisters: Miss·C. Mackay, to Military Hospital, Shorncliffe, from the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank; Miss E. Foster, to Connaugbt Hospital, Aldershot, from Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley. Staff Nurses: Miss M. McKenna, to the Queen Alexaudra Military Hospital, Millbank, on appointment; Miss M. Tedman, to Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, on appointment. Held in Readiness for Service Ab1·oad.-Sisters: Miss J. G. Powell, Miss E. M. Denne, Miss M. Walker, Miss L, E. Mackay. I.RMY MEDICI.L RESERVE OF OFFICERS. Surgeon-Lieutenant James N. Macmullan, to be Surgeon-Captain, dated August 14, 1906. . Surgeon-Lieutenant. Colonel John H. Maclean, having resigned his commission in the Volunteers, ceases to belong to the Army Medical Reserve of Officers. on October 1, 2021 by guest. IMPERII.L YEOMI.NRY. 2nd County of London (Westminster Dragoons).-Frederick William Longhurst, Gent., to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated July 16, 1906. . Duke of Lancaster's Own. -Surgeon-Lieutenant H. Thorp resigns his commission, dated August 18, 1906. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (VOLUNTEERS). Eastern Comrnand, Maidstone Cornpanies.-Joseph Ward, Gent., to be Lieutenant, dated August 1, 1906. The Rev. Ernest Dalby Finch·Smith, B.A., from the 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent RegimenM, is appointed Acting Chaplain, dated Angnst 29,1906. Bedford Bearer Cornpany.-Lielitenant C. H. Perran, M.D., to be Captain, dated August 18, 1906. Sussex and Kent Bea1'er Company.-Major J. Turton (Brigade Surgeon-Lieutenant Colonel, Senior Medical Officer, Sussex and Kent Volunteer Infantry Brigade) to be Lieutenant-Oolonel, dated August 18, 1906. Gloucester and Sornerset Bearer Company.-Oaptain W. Thompson resigns his commission, dated September 15, 1906 Leicester and Lincoln Bearer Company.-Lieutenant M. S. W. Gunning to be Captain, dated September 15, 1906. . OTHER VOLUNTEER CORPS. 2nd (Berwickshire) Volunteer Battalion, The King's Own Scottish Borderers.- David Robert J'aylor, Gent. (formerly Lieutenant), to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated August 18, 1906. . 1st (Ross Highlanders) Volunteer Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's}.-Surgeon-Lieutenant R. Brodie to be Surgeon-Oaptain, dated August 18, 1906. . 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Queen's (Royal Surrey Regirnent).-Walter Gray Paget,

Gent., to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated August 25, 1906. .. . Protected by copyright. 4th Volunteer Battalion, The South Wales Borderers.-Surgeon-Lieutenant W. P. Miles resigns his commission, dated August 25, 1906. . . 1st Lanarkshire Volunteer Rifle Corps. - Surgeon-Lieutenant R. H. Henderson, M.D., to be Surgeon-Oaptain, dated August 25, 1906. 3rd (The Blythswood) Volunteer Battalion, The Highland Light Infantry.-Surgeon. Lieutenant P. M. Dewar to be Surgeon-Oaptain, dated August 25, 1906. 24th Middlesex· Volunteer Rifle Corps.-Wyndham Anstruther Milligan, Gent., to.be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated August 4, 1906. . . 4th Volunteer Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regirnent).-,John Kilpatrick Brownlees, Gent., to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated August 29, 1906. 2nd Middlesex Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers}.-Surgeon-Oaptain A. B. Lyon, M.D., to be Surgeon-Major, dated August 20, 1906. Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel (Honorary Oaptain in the Army) A. Thorne,· M.B., is granted the honorary rank of Surgeon-Colonel, dated August 27 , 1906. 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Prince Albert's (Sornersetshire Light Infantry).- Surgeon-Oaptain J. M. Harper to be Surgeon-Major, dated August 1, 1902. .

2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Royal Welsh Fttsiliers.-Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ E. Williams is granted the honorary rank of Surgeon-Oolonel, dated September 15, 1906. ' 3rd Volunteer Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regirnent).-Surgeon Oaptain W. M. Gabriel to be Surgeon-Major, dated September 15, 1906. . 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Queen's Own· (Royal West Kent. Regiment).-Surgeon- Oaptain J. Hamilton resigns his commission, dated August 28, 1906. , 1st (Renfrewshire) Volunteer Battalion, Princess Louise's (A1-gyll and St£therland Highlanders).-Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel T. Philips, M.B., is borne as supernumerary whilst holding the appointment of Brigade-Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel, Senior Medical Officer, Clyde Volunteer Infantry Brigade, dated August 20, 1906. VOLUNTEER OFFICERS' DECORATION. The King has been graciously pleased to confer the Volunteer Officers' Decoration upon the undermentioned Medical Officers of the Volunteer Force, who have been duly recommended for the same under the terms of the Royal Warrant, dated .July 25, on October 1, 2021 by guest. 1892 :- 1st Cinque ,Ports Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers}.--'-Surgeon-Major James William Thornton Gilbert. 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers. - Surgeon-Major and Honorary Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel Duncan Stewart.

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EXAMIN ATIONS. The following results of examinations are notified for general information:- Passed in Military Law for the rank of Lieutenant·Colonel: Majors B. Forde, M.B., C. C. Fleming. D.S.O., M.B., T. P. Jones, M.B. ('S), P. Evans, M.B. Passed in (h) i for the rank of Captain: Lieutenants C. Ryley, H.C. Sidgwick, M.B., A. T. Frost, M.B., W. G. Maydon, M.B., G. H. J. Brown, M.B. Passed in (h) ii and ii'i for the rank of Captain: Lieutenants D. Le Bas, E. C. Whitehead, M.B., E. H. M. Moore, H. B. Connell, C. Ryley, G. A. D. Harvey (·S). H. C. Sidgwick, M.B. (Spec. Cert,). A. T. Frost, M,B. Passed in (h) ii for Captain: Lieutenant F. C. Lambert.

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. 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 Protected by copyright. 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 employ ment 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 secnring 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. Captain E. T. F. Birrell,iR.A.M.C., Aldershot, writes, recommending his late servant-Namdhar Khan:- (1) Bearer and Khitmahghar. (2) For bachelor officer. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ (3) Rawal Pindi. (4) Honest. A good jungle cook. Was with Captain Birrel! for seven years. Address"--C/o Bishambar Das, Lal Kurti Bazaar, Rawal Pindi. Captain G. T. K. Maurice, R.A.M.C., Lucknow, sends the following' particulars of a servant-Imdad Ali :- (1) Bearer and Khitmahghar. (2) Either a married man or bachelor. (3) Lucknow. (4) Captain Maurice writes: "I should like to recommend this man. He came to me temporarily whilst my own bearer was away, and I was ~o pleased with him that I had half a mind to keep him and sack the other chap. My wife was very pleased with him. Kept things clean and in good order. He has good' chits' from other men of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Will take service in any part of India. Available at

once. Will go to Bombay to meet an officer." on October 1, 2021 by guest. Address-c/o Khairati Khan Abdar, Hosaingonj, Lucknow. , Captain J. B. Clarke, Ranikhet, U.P., who is leaving India on December 21 next, tour-expired, commnnicates particulars of his bearer, whom he recommends as a thoroughly reliable servant- Jumna Das:- (1) Bearer. (2) Either bachelor or married officer. (3) Agm, U.P. J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

(4) Captain Clarke writes: "He is very honest and reliable, and can look after ladies' dresses. Pay, Rs. 15 a month in Agra or district, but would probably want more elsewhere. He can understand a little English. He will be available at Karachi on December 21, 1906, and afterwards at Agra." Address-c/o Sunthoo, Bearer, Mahala Bagh, Civil Lines, Agra, U.P., India.

ENTERIC FEVER IN INDIA.

ApPOINTMENT OF A STANDING COMMITTEE. The Standing Committee appointed by the Government of India to consider the prevalence and prevention of enteric fever in India held its first meeting on Tuesday, July 31, and subsequent days in the United Service Institute, Simla. The following officers, who constitute the Committee, were present :-Surgeon·General W. L. Gubbins, M.B., C.B., M.V.O .• V.H.S., A.M.S .• Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India (President); Lieutenant·Colonel J. T. W. Leslie, I.M.S., Sanitary Commis sioner with the Government of India; Colonel R. H. Forman, R.A.M.C., Principal Medical Officer, Bombay Brigade; Colonel D. ffrench.Mullen, LM. S., Principal Medical Officer, Sirhind and Jullundur Brigades; Lieutenant·Colonel T. P. Woodhouse, RA.M.O.; Lieutenant-Colonel D. Semple, RA.M.C. (Retired), Director of the Central Research Institute of India; Captain Greig, LM.S., on Special Duty, Central Research Institute of India; Captains L. W. Harrison, E. Blake Knox, M.D. (Secretary), J. B. Smallman and Lieutenant E. J. H. Luxmoore, of the Royal Army Medical Corps; Major A. R Aldridge, RA.M.C., Sanitary Officer, Army Headquarters, was also present Protected by copyright. as expert in Army Sanitation. His .Excellency the Commander-in-Ohief (Lord Kitchener) opened the meeting, and. in the course of his address made the following remarks: "I have thought it necessary to form this Standing Committee to advise us in our. efforts to reduce the amount of enteric amongst the troops in this country, and to co-ordinate the work of the whole medical profession, both civil and military, in this direction. It is hardly necessary for me to tell you that the three principal diseases whose ravages cripple our troops are malaria, venereal and enteric. I am glad to say that, with regard to the two former, we have made very successful progress in limiting the evil, but when we come to enteric we are still, I am afraid, very much where we were. Last year we had no less than 1,146 admissions and 213 deaths from this disease. This is an improvement on the record of 1904, but I regret to note that during the current year, up to the end of June, we had already 513 admissions and 126 deaths from this cause. It is evidently the duty of everyone of us to fight enteric fever in every possible way. The ravages of cholera, the curse of the Army in India in days gone by, are now, happily, a reminiscence of the past, and if we consider enteric fever as a no less dangerous disease than cholera,

and are equally energetic in stamping it out, I have great hopes that we shall succeed http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ eventually in bringing this scourge, in its turn, under control. We know that the time when young soldiers are most subject to enteric is on their first arrival in this country, and subsequently, at certain seasons of the year, when a prevalence of the disease may be annually anticipated. " The general lines on which we should work are, I think, fairly clearly defined; but the details of elaboration form, it appears to me, the crux on which I hope your advice and efforts will be of the greatest assistance to us in dealing with this most· insidious disease. I may briefly suggest as the main outlines for our action: (1) Sanitation of cantonments and barracks; (2) isolation of enteric patients; (3) detection of the origin of an outbreak, or of a single case; (4) inoculation; (5) blood examination. " On the subject of sanitation a great deal has been written, and the success which has resulted from much practical work has proved what good results can be achieved in this direction. Ambala, for instance, has, during the last twelve months been an instance of the good fruit which care and forethought, combined with attention to on October 1, 2021 by guest. detail, can produce, and in many other places we have evidence to convince us that our efforts are not in vain. Of course, sanitary reform means the expenditure of money, but money will not be wanting for this object if we can be certain· that we are working on the right lines. I will not enter into the much discussed queRtion of the propagation and conveyence of the enteric . germ through the . medium of water, flies, dust, &c. These are evidently all means of infection, each.in their degree, and J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

measures for neutralising their pernicious influence must therefore be taken. In this connection I will lay on the table for your consideration· an able paper on 'The Sanitation of Cantonments;' recently written by Colonel Thornhill. "As regards the isolation of enteric patients and those who have been associated with them, I· believe the importance of this precaution. is now more fully reoognised and enforced than used to be the case. All clothing and excreta must, of course, be most carefully disinfected. "The detection of the origin of enteric outbreaks is a question of the gravest importance, but it is also one of great difficulty. More than once, however, con spicuously successful results have ensued when immediate and ·careful deductions have been persistently followed up. All cases of slight fever should be viewed with suspicion, and the patient sent to hospital for diagnosis. Early diagnosis is an absolute essential, for it allows of early prophylactic measures being enforced. 'No efforts should be spared to ascertain the origin of an outbreak, or even of a single case, for on the correct results of such enquiry depend success or failure in preventing recurrence. Commanding officers and the whole military machinery of the unit· should be associated with the medical officer in the search for the originating cause,. and the precautions to be adopted to prevent the spread of the disease should be at once communicated to all concerned. Full use should be made of blood examination in following up any clue that may be found. "I now come to the important subject of inoculation. You are doubtless aware that we have for some time past been engaged on experiments in India in antiJ;yphoid inoculation, and I am glad to say that great advances have been made on the old system which prevailed at the time of the South African War. By antityphoid inoculation we can assist the soldier's tissues to resist the disease, by providing him, with fluids in. the blood which react on, and cause disastrous results to, any bacterial Protected by copyright. invasion by typhoid germs. That by this means we can obtain fruitful results in .India is proved by recent experience. Take the 17th Lancers, for instance. This regiment landed in India on' September 28, 1905. The total number of enteric cases from that date till June 15, 1906, has been sixty-one, of whom eleven have died. Of these sixty-one cases, two only had been inoculated, and both recovered. One hundred and fifty officers and men of the regiment were inoculated. The value of inoculation in other cases has been equally proved. But though we have in inoculation a possible solution of this grave question, I wish to point out to you, gentlemen, that this method of treatment is still comparatively in its infancy, and though we have, I think, sufficient data to justify us in introducing the system generally into this country, I look forward to great improvement in its operation being arrived at in the near futUre, through the devoted and untiring energy of the professional experts in the subject, both in India and at home. I further anticipate that careful investigation· and practical experience will lead us still further on the path towards doing away with some of the drawbacks which now attend the process. "I have placed blood examination last, though I have referred to it before as an· important factor in following up any clue to the discovery of the cause of an outbreak. http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/ We all, I think, realise that many men may, though apparently quite well, be carrying about the germs of enteric in their blood, and thus become the means of transferring the disease to others. This is often the case with convalescents from enteric, even after a considerable period of isolation, and I consider that blood examination will, therefore, be of immense value in indicating to us where precautions are necessary, and where our preventive efforts should be directed. " As a layman, I can only suggest these views for your consideration as experts, and I will now leave you to the consideration of the details of this most important subject, with the assurance that your views and opinion~ will be received by me with the greatest interest, and in the confident anticipation that by following the practical lines which you may eventually suggest, we may take an important step forward towards stamping out enteric among our soldiers in India." . The Oommittee then passed on to carefully consider enteric fever with reference to its prevalence amongst various classes of individuals and communities in India, statistics and evidence from the Army Medical Reports, the Annual Reports of the Sanitary on October 1, 2021 by guest. Oommissioner and others, from the year 1856, being placed before them. The various sources of infection, excreta, fabrics, food, drink, &c., were then carefully considered and discussed in every detail, and lines of present prophylaxis and a campaign for. futUre prevention laid down. In the matter of Cantonment Sanitation the Committee had the advantage of the presencc of the Inspecting Officer of Cantonments (Lieutenant Colonel Thornhill, C.I.E.), whose views on this matter were of great assistance. The J R Army Med Corps: first published as 10.1136/jramc-07-04-25 on 1 October 1906. Downloaded from

97 subject of antityphoid inoculation was fully dealt with. It is hoped the decisions arrived at and the line of action laid down will have marked benefioial' results, not only to the health of the Army, but also to the community at large. The Committee, after five full days' sitting, adjourned until the middle of . October, when. reports on the practical working of its various resolutio.ns will be further examined. and, if necessary, added to.

THE LATE QUARTERMASTER AND HONORARY LIEUTENANT J. FERGUSON, R.A.M.C. THE Director-General has authorised Lieutenant-ColoneIG. Twiss, R.A.M.C., to raise subscriptions on behalf of Mrs. F. A. Ferguson, widow of. the late Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant J. Ferguson, who recently ·died after a short illness, in· South Africa, without leaving any provision for his widow and son. £ s. d. £. s. d. Subscriptions already acknow: Captain Fell Chester 010. 0 ledged in J oui"nal 53 16 6 " Falkner 050 Surgeon.Major Whiston, Irish " Langstaff " 0. 1() 0 Guards 0. 5 0. " L;Estrange " . 0. 5 0. Surgeon-Lieut. - Col. Batesoil, " Bere, London 0. 10 0. Coldstreain Guards .. 10.0. Lieut.-CoL Tuthill (r. p.), Chi Col. G. D. Bourke, Devonport Dist. 10.0. chester ... 010 0.

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BIRTHS.

MORRIS.-On August 6, at Murree, Punjab, the wife of Lieutenant·Colonel W. A. Morris, R.A.M.C., of a son. SMITH.-At St. Oswald's, Upper Norwood, on August 28, the wife of Captain L. F. Smith, R.A.M.C., of a son. STORRS.-On July. 12, at Beverley, the wife of CaptainR. Storrs, R.A.M.C., of a son. . http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/

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