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FEBRUARY, 1907., ARMY MEDICAL STAFF.-GAZETTE NOTIFICATIONS,

Surgeon-General James A. Clery, O.B., from temporary half-pay, is placed on retired pay, dated December 21, 1906. He entered the Service April 1, 1871; was promoted Surgeon March 1, 1873; Surgeon-Major April 1, 1883; Surgeon-Lieutenant.Oolonel April 1, 1891; Brigade-Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel March 10, 1895; Oolonel March 13, 1899; and Surgeon-General May 23, 1902. He was placed on temporary half· pay on account of ill-health December 29, 1905. His war services are as follows: Soudan Expedition, 1884-1885-Nile. In charge of Abu Dom Field Hospital. Medal with clasp; bronze star. Nile Expedition, 1898-Despatches, London Gazette, December 9, 1898. Egyptian medal. Medal. South African War, 1899·1902-As a Principal Medical Officer Lines of Oommunication; relief of Ladysmith, Operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Oolony; operations on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in September and October, 1901. Despatches, London Gazette, February 8, 1901 (Sir R. H. Buller, March 30 and November 9, 1900), and London Gazette, September 10, 1901, Queen's medal with 6 clasps. King's medal with two clasps. O.B.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. The undermentioned Lieutenants are confirmed in that rank: Percy Farrant;

Augustus S. Williams; Timothy W. O. Sexton.

ARRIVALS HOME.-From India: Major H. P. Johnson and Oaptains J. B. Olarke, O. R. Evans and A. W. Gibson. From Bermuda: Majors J. J. C. Watson, O.I.E., and J. Paterson and Oaptain O. F. Wanhill. From Gibraltar: Oaptains E. Brodribb and E. E. Parkes. From West Africa: Oaptain A. H. Morris.

ARRIVALS HOME ON LEAYE.-From Egypt: Oaptain H. Ensor, D.S.O., and Lieuteuaut W. Byam. From Malta: Oaptain H. S. Anderson. From India: Lieutenants D. P. Johnstone and L. V. Thurston.

EMBARKATIONS.-For India: Lieutenant.Oolonels D. Hennessy, L. T. M. Nasb, S. Westcott, O.M.G. ; Major F. Smith, D.S.O.; Captains A. Ohopping, 1iJ. W. Powell; Lieutenauts W. Benson and T. Scatchard. For South Africa: Lieutenant-Oolonel F. B. Maclean, Major A. E. Smithson, Oaptain E. A. Hourke, Lieutenants J. A. Anderson, R. A. Bryden, A. E. S. Irvine, T. O. O. Leslie, R. P. Lewis, F. O. Sampson and V. H. Symons. For West Africa: Majors J. Girvin and A. W. Sampey. For Jamaica: Major E. O. Freeman.

POSTINGS.-Majors J. J. O. Watson, O.I.E., and H. P. Johnson to Southern Oommand. Major J. Paterson and Oaptain O. F. Wanhill to Scottish Oommand. Major O. J. Healy and Oaptain E. Brodribb to Irish Oommand. Oaptains A. W. Gibson and E. E. Parkes and Lieutenant P. O. T. Daly to Eastern Oommand. Oaptains J. B. Olarke and O. R. Evans to Northern Oommand.

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APPOINTMENTS.-:Nlajor G. A. Moore appointed to Royal Military Academy. Captain L. F. Smith to Royal Arsenal. Oaptain O. F. Wanhill to Scottish Oommand as Sanitary Officer.

EXCHANGES.-Majors J. G. McNaught and R. W. H. Jackson; Majors C. B. Martin and E. McK. Williams.

DIPLOMAS.-Oaptain L. E. L. Parker obtained tbe D.P.H. of the Royal Oollege of Physicians and Surgeons, Engl~n4 ; ,and Oaptain R. W. Olements the Diploma in Tropical Medicine', University of Liverpool.

LIST OF CASUALTIES;-Transfer to other Corps.-19074 Private E. Keaveney, to 2nd Battalion Roya.l

Inniskilling Fusiliers. , " ' Transfers to Army Reserve.~-19377 Private H. Hardwick, 19774 Private H. W.

Nash, 18974 Private R. Paul; 18975 Private W. N. Sopsted, 19678 Private C. Ghisi, 16098 Private J. Holme", 18160 Private T. H. Oarnaby, 19999 Private D. Dodds, 18587 Private O. Leeming, 19983 Private G. J. Bedwell, 18980 Private B. Dicorpo, 19828 Private R. A. Cross, 15089 Private l!'. E. Lock, 18716 Private J. Botterill, 17979 Private B. Glover. 18744 Private 'W. Dobson, 23 Private C. G. Oonn, 19281 Private F. T. N orthcott, 14972 Private S. Harvey, 12971 Private W. O. Le Marchand, 12260 Private G. B. Greaves.

Discharges.-6446 Sergeant-Major A_ McN1j.b, medically unfit; 7089 QuartermasterSergeant W_ Higgins, termination of second period; 7087 Quartermaster-Sergeant J. Varley, termination of second period; 8240 Corporal J. P. Jones, free after eighteen years; 10625 Gorporal A. Warren, termination of first period; 9870 Private S. Bartlett, free after, eighteen years; 1050 Private W. E. J ones, on -payment £10; 38 Private G. H. Caldwell, .on payment £18. ' ' ' , Departures fO'T Abroad.,~To South Africa, per S.8. "Braemar Castle," Jan'uary 8, 1907: 9936 Staff-Sergeant H. Allwork, 9890 Sergeant O. Perry, 8558 Sergeant F.Page, 156980orporal H. O. F. Collier, Privates 19955 E. W. Jefferies, 19871 R. H. Brash', 18964 G. W. Herbert, 92 A. O. lrvine, 19764 W. H Ayre. 19523 R. Dean, 19593W. H, Verey, 19097 A. Koftoff, 181 W. J. R. Barnes, 12417 S. Weller, 19700 O. F.Hopwood; 19784 H. J. Davey, 16933 T. Wareing, 19913 T. S. Roberts, 19080 J. S. Cove, 19753 A. H. Haines, 17145 T. B. Kirk, 19693 J. J. Hitching, 19497 J. K. Jackson, 19933 W: O. Savegar, 19260 E. Barker, 19144 H. A. Jones, 19410 A. Tattersall, 19509 H. F. Mulley, ~9217 R. Banks, 18760 A. J. Boyd, 19052 S. E. Grey, 63 H. Owen, 19359 J. A. Jarvis, 18444 A. H_ Hall, 11382 A. Nunn, 19105 W. Parkins, 16980 S. K. Stuart, 19914 A. F. Virgin, 19466 '1'. Daly, 19279 H. E. Mars, 19734 H. F. Peters, 19070 H. Siddall, 19280 E. Olarkc, 154 N. Ehrenberg, 17698 A. Betterton, 17720 G. B. Bourne, 19958 F. W. Hamilton, 19563 H. Harrington,,19815 A. Smith, 12474 W. Soper, 19499 F. O. Walker, 18413 O. W. Cooke, 19929, B. O. Limton, 19675 O. Newland, 19462 S. E. Dunn, 19583 T. Pickerden, 19972 H. Davies, 10 G. F. Oushing, 17681 W. J. Hooper, 19256 W. King, 17088 W. E. Palmer, 19123 A. G. Smith, 19761 L. Wbitworth, 18418 G. Smith, 11197 F_ H. Oook, 19854 J. ;\lIison, 19022 P. Bermingham, 17363 J. Bradshaw, 19665 H. G. BoxaII, 19827 J. W. Baxter, 17761 W.A. Dunhley, 19990 A. Horne, 19198 F. T. Harper, 19697 F. Rhodes, 19813 H. Phillips, 19768 W. O. A. Ohubb, 19782 A. A. Olover, 16947 W. E. Oowdery, 12217 F.Oockayne, 19506 O. L. Thorn, 16303 H. Cunningham, 12156 W. :NIatchin, 19742 }<'. G. Oannon and 19107 H. C. Maser.

Arrivals I-Iume from Ab1"Oad.-From Bermuda, per s.s." Segura," December 21, 1906: 7877 Sergeant-lVIajor E. Kirk, 2063 Staff· Sergeant J. Bird, 8137 Sergeant T. Freuch, 14601 Corporal G. Tuohy, 10625 Oorporal A. Warren, Privates 157J2 J. H. Ball, 12421 S. G. Churchill, 18291 G. Johnstone, 17368 J. E. Skennell, 17538 J. 'fomIinson, and 17839 A. Watkins.

From Malta, per s.s. "Braemar Ca8tle," December 27,1906: 18240, Lance-Corporal W. B. T. Johnson.

From Sierra Leone, per S.s. "Jebba," December 20,1906: 8730 Staff-Sergeant W. E. Audus.

From Egypt, per h.t. "Assaye," December 28, 1906: 18044 Private A. Orowshaw. P1'omotwn.-7712 Quartermaster-Sergeant H. J. Ford, to be Sergeant,Major,

Ja.nuary 1, 1907, vice A. McNab, medically unfit.

OEBTIFICA1'ES OF EDUCATION GAINlm OCTOBER 30, 1906. First Class.--10142 Staff-Sergeant T. W. Oardwell, 9095 Staff-Sergeant H. H.

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Sergeant J. Sage, 10710 Sergeant J. Moore, 14290 Sergeant W. H. Scott Badcock, .11338 Sergeant W. Grove, 16473 Sergeant W. George, 12023 Sergeant S. C. 'Morris, 11507 Sergeant D .. C. Baxter, 14505 Sergeant H. Jones, 12434 Sergeant B. B. Eallett, 1640~ Sergeant S. R Oolls, 9668 Sergeant G. Hurrell, 11051 Sergeant H. Williams, 17273 Sergeant W. H. Jones, 11501 Sergl3ant J. J. Earp, 19732 Private H. H. Mayes, 19987 Private A. C. J. Steele, 19396 Private H. Baker, 18099 Private J. O'Leary, 18219 Private D. J. Robertson. .

Awarded Part L-6583 Quartermaster·Sergeant J. Carter, 9691 Sergeant G. Arnold, 8947 Sergeant W. Hicks, 13892 Sergeant H. Dixon, 9215 Sergeant A. Holden, 19472 Bugler C. Munson, 19223 Private J. Stafford, 720 Private S. Sandford, 726 Private J. Nolan, 19279 Private H. E. Mars, 19384 Private J. C. Oowen, 345 Private J. Clifford, 19838 Private R. Tothill. 100 Private R Ellis, 19980 Private H. J. Loden, 19547 W . . A. Mansell, 18902 W. Blundell.

THE FOLLOWING HAVE QUALIFIED IN THE VARIOUS CORPS EXAMINATIONS • FOR PROMOTION, &c.

For Quartermaster-Sergeant.-9435 Staff· Sergeant J. McEvoy. For Staif-Sergeant.-7355 Staff-Sergeant J. H. H. Rathery, 12410 Sergeant R B.

,Coombs, 11843 Sergeant J. Baxendale, 9611 Sergeant T. Newling. For Sergeant.--9875 Sergeant E. A. Shaw, 9509 Sergeant G. Manship, 16265

,Corporal P. T. Simes, 19046 Oorporal S. J. Phillips, 16078 Oorporal E. A. Saunderson, 12266 Oorporal H. Parker.

For Oorporal.-12520 Private W. J. Symonds, 14924 Private J. E. A. Forbes, 18938 Private P. Penn; 17848 Private T. Reilly, 14797 Private J. E. Oo.oke, 16444 Private G. Stubbington, 19240 Private T. O. S. Scasbrook, 17727 Private A. Wrigley, 17925 Private R Sheerin, 14743 Private E. L. Penery,19446 Private D. Davies, 12768 Private

·T. R. Kent, 17537 Private T. Macrory, 18202 Private J. W. G. Hinton, 12775 Private H. C. Prett.

NOTES FROM BELFAST, IRELAND.-Captain J. W. West, R.A.M.C., writes .(January 14, 1907) :-" Lieutenant-Oolonel G. T. Goggin has taken over 'the duties of Administrative Medical Officer, and Lieutenant-Oolonel R. Porter has taken over cbarge of the Military Hospital and Officer Commanding No. 15 Company Royal Army Medical Oorps. Captain J. G. Foster, RA.M.O., proceeded to Londonderry on January 12 for temporary duty, and Lieutenant F. A. McOammon, RA.M.C., to Dundalk on the lOtb.

" Sergeant-Major J. Tewkesbury, RA. M. 0., will be discbarged to pension on January ·24. This warrant officer was very popular with the officers, and N. 0.0. 's. and men of No. 15 Oompany Royal Army Medical Corps, and they wish him every success in . civil life. Sergeant-Major Tewkesbury has been relieved by Sergeant;Majol' Packard.

" Tbe annual smoking concert of ·the Company was held on New Year's night, ,and a very pleasant evening was spent. Captain Foster, Oaptain West and Lieutenant and Quartermaster Glennon were present. Captain Foster responded to tbe toast qf .' the Officers,' and proposed the health of the warrant officers, N.C.O.'s and men of ·the company .. A great number of the N.C.O.'s and men of the garrison responded to ,the invitation to attend." .

NOTES FROM FORT PITT, CHATHAM.-Sergeant-Major W. H. Hills, RA.M.O., writes (January 14, 1907):-

" Ohristmas Entertainment at Fort Pitt.-The patients at Fort Pitt Military Hospital were entertained on Tbursday, December 27. A substantial tea was provided and ·was followed by a concert in ·No. 3 Ward, at which the cbair was occupied by Sergeant-Major Hills, RA.M.C. Although several artistes disappointed the promoters .by failing to appear, the items submitted were numerous and of excellent quality. Miss French accompanied on tbe piano and also joined Miss Elliott in a number of .pianoforte duets. Major Phillips, RM.L.I., and Lieutenant Daniells caused considerable laughter with their comic effusions, and were vociferously encored. Songs were also contributed by Captain Ffrencb, RA.M.C., Corporal Davies, A. S.C., Miss Ricb, Mr. Peel, and Miss Elliott, and violin solos by Master Potter. Tbe patients showed mucb deligbt at tbe entertainment, and joined heartily in the choruses of the ·various songs. Fruit was handed round during the evening and coffee was served at ,the conclusion of the programme.

"On Friday, December 28, 1906, a Christmas tea and tree were provided by the officers and ladies of the Royal Army Medical Oorps, Ohatham, for the married families

.of No. 10 Company. The ·function was held in No. 3 Ward, wbich had been tastefully

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from the Christmas tree by Colonel Hodson followed. About two hours were then devoted to round games, gramaphone selections and small dances for the little ones. Miss French kindly acted as accompanist at the piano. All present, after enjoying a thoroughly pleasant evening, returned home about 8 p.m."

NOTES FROM THE DEYONPORT DISTRICT.-Captain R. J. Blackbam, R.A.M.C., writes (January 15, 1907): .. Surgeon-General Pratt, C.B., Principal Medical Officer, Southern Command, inspected the Military Hospital at Devonport on the 9th and the Military Families' Hospital on the 10th inst.

" Lieutenant-Oolonel R. Oaldwell read a paper on ' Some Points in Oonnection with Sewage Disposal' before the Plymouth Medical Society on December 19. Oolonel Oaldwell traced the development of sewage disposal from tbe simple method of the Mosaic Law to the elaborate systems of modern sewage works. He divided the principal methods now employed under the headings Ohemical, Biological and Natural. He pointed out that chemical methods were the oldest of modern means of sewage disposal, and detailed the various precipitants employed. Referring to the Dalmarnock Works at Glasgow, the lecturer said' the adoption (of this method) by one of the most important .and most enlightened communities in the United Kingdom is proof that its value must be considered when contrasted with methods employed elsewhere.' In dealing with the question of the disposal of sludge Oolonel Oaldwell impressed his audience by pointing out that Dr. Grossman, a well-known chemist, bas recently proposed to the Society of Industrial Chemistry a scheme for manufacturing fruit essences for flavouring purposes out of the Manchester sewage sludge I (British Medical Journal, May 13, 1905.) He drew the conclusion that if sludge possessed actual manurial value such a proposal would hardly have been made, as more ready means of profit would have been at hand. Passing to biol0gical treatment the lecturer described the various methods in use, and pointed out that Hewlitt and others have shown tbat the bright, sparkling effluent sometimes obtained is far from being bacteriologically pure, as the Bacillus typhosus and other pathogenic organisms may escape destruction in this method of sewage treatment. In the last portion of his paper Oolonel Oaldwell showed himself an ardent disciple of the 'late Dr. Vivian Poore, and demonstrated tbe great loss to the nation by some modern means of sewage disposal. He described the methods of conservancy by application of dejecta to the soil in shallow trenches which is in use in India, and stated that in his experiments he had never been able to' detect coliform bodies later than the fifth day after burial. He disputed tbe contention that earth-burial of ordure has been a cause of the spread of enteric fever, and pointed out that at St. Helena, where the application of excreta to the soil has been in practice from time immemorial, typhoid fever was practically unknown on the island, except at Jamestown, until the advent of the Boer prisoners. He concluded that the failure of some sewage farms at home has been due to the difficulty in acquiring land for sewage purification, and expressed a hope that more extended facilities than those which at present exist for the acquisition of land for this purpose, may, at some future time, form part of our legislature. Colonel Oaldwell's paper was listened to with great interest, and was followed by a discussion .

.. Dr. O. H. Fowler has vacated the appointment of medical officer in charge of troops and recruiting at Cirencester, which he has held since 1885. He has been succeeded by Dr. Howard Marshall.

,. Christmas day was suitably celehrated at the Military Ho~pital, Devonport. The patients' dining hall and tables were charmingly and tastefully decorated by the matron and nursing staff, and an excellent dinner was served up by Sergeant Langman, the master·cook. After the patients' dinner the men of No. 7 Oompany sat down to their own Ohristmas feast. The Corps dining ball was beautifully decorated, and some clever designs of a Oorps character, by Lance-Oorporal Olements, were especially admired. Lieutenant-Oolonel Jones and the officers doing duty with the company were present, and the usual toasts were proposed. The dinner was followed by an excellent smoking. concert, at which Sergeant-Major Orowley presided. The members of the N.O.O.'s mess dined together after the company dinner, and a thoroughly happy Ohristmas day was spent by all ranks.

"The usual Ohristmas tree and entertainment for the married families were given on December 28. Pretty and suitable presents were taken from the tree and handed to each child by Mrs. Jones, and a capital conjuring entertainment was given afterwards.

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were organised for the amusement of the patients by the officer in charge Military Hospital."

NOTES FROM MANCHESTER.-The Adjutant, Manchester Companies, R.A.l\LC. (Vclunteers), writes: "The Rt. Hon. R. B. Haldane, R.O., LL.D., M.P., Secretary of State for War, inspected the Manchester Oompanies, Royal Army Medical Oorps (Volunteers), on Tuesday, January 15. About 500 members of the Oorps were on parade under tbe command of Oolonel W. Ooates, O.B., V.D., a remarkably fine muster, considering that the parade was ordered for 4 p.m., and that nearly all the members had to leave their work in order to attend. After inspecting the lines, Mr. Haldane made a short speech to the Oorps. He said: 'It is with very great pleasure that I have come here to look upon an organisation so admirable as that which has grown up under OolonelOoates in this Oorps. You do a great and necessary work. There are some who may take the superficial view that the Army, be .it the volunteer Army or the regular Army, means the fighting line. That is 'a great mistake. The fighting line is nothing without that which it cannot fight independently of, without those services which are organised to make it an efficient fighting machine. You of the Royal Army Medical Oorps, with all you can do not only to prevent the wastage of war by precautions taken against disease, but with the aid you render on the field, are just as much a part of the fighting organisation as are the battalions in the first line. Your work takes you into the very thick of the danger zone, and some of the most gallant deeds are performed by those who risk their Jives in order to succour their wounded comrades. Such corps as yours have not been long in existence. Our ancestors were content to rely on something less perfect. Modern science and our· modern business methods, which are being applied to every civilised army, are bringing more and more into prominence the men of such corps as your own. Whether we turn to the great war that was waged successfully by Japan, or to the great war waged between France and Germany in 1870, or to the war which was waged by our own people in South Africa, what is the lesson for the Royal Army Medical Oorps? It is that the service corps which rendered aid such as yours are an essential and a vital part of the modern machine. I congratulate you on the public spirit which has caused you, officers and men, to put so much into your Oorps, to devote yourselves so whole·heartedly and with such public spirit to rendering service to the nation. Believe me that on this scientific side of the Army there is as much to be done for your Ring and your country as there is by those who actually handle the weapons of precision of war. It is to me a great pleasure to have been able to be with you to.day, and I am grateful to Colonel Coates for having given me the opportunity of seeing you.'

. "Mr. Haldane, after inspecting the headquarters, was entertained to tea in the officers' mess. The following officers of the Oorps were present: Oolonel W. Ooates, O.B., V.D.; Majors Fairclough and Mann; Captains Pritchard, Woolley, Wright, Matthews, Smithard, Ashton and Dickinson; Lieutenants Wattleworth, Roberts, A. F. Thompson, H. W. Pritchard, S. Pritchard, FitzGerald, Stoddard and Royse."

NOTES FROM WOOLWICH.-Lieutenant·Oolonel J. S. Davidson, R.A.M.C., writes (January 18, 1907): "Ohristmas has come and gone, and I think we have kept up the traditions of the Royal Herbert Hospital in our observance of the festive season. On Christmas day the chief feature was the dinner to the patients. The dining-room was particularly full, and evidently every patient was anxious to do his duty in dispos. ing of his share of the excellent dinner provided. The room was well decorated with the usual coloured festoons, and mottoes appropriate to the season covered the walls. Those not so fortunate as to be able to come to the dining hall were not, however, neglected, but had their Christmas dinner in their wards. The Administrative Medical Officer and the officers, after visiting tbe patients at dinner, repaired later to the diningroom, No. 12 Company. Here,' after exchanging the usual kindly greetings of the season, the men were left to the enjoyment of an excellent dinner. The dining.room and the men's barrack rooms were alike beautifully decorated. No entertainment took place on Boxing day, but on the 27th the members of the Q.A.LM.N.S. entertained the patients at tea, and later there was an enjoyable smoking concert given by Lieutenant· Colonel and Mrs. Babtie, who had engaged Clifford Essex and his 'Pierrots' for the occasion. A crowded hall and numerous encores showed how highly the performance was appreciated.

"A Christmas tea was provided for the women and children of No. 12 Oompanyon the 28th. The tea was followed by a Christmas tree, which, lighted with tiny electric lamps, seemed loaded with toys for the little ones. Father Christmas then distributed appropriate presents to each woman and child connected with the Royal Herbert Hospital." .




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NOTES FROM YORK.-(December 28, 1906):-"Christmas Festivit~es at the Military Hospital, York.-The Military Hospital

has been the scene of a round of annual festivities during the past three days, that has given pleasure to all who participated therein. It commenced on Christmas day, in a ward tastefully decorated by willing helpers, when at 12 noon the patients, waited upon by the nursing sisters and staff, sat down to an excellent dinner, improved considerably by the addition of fruit, sweets, and afterwards, tobacco, &c., kindly provided from a fund subscribed to by each corps whose sick were in the hospital. BrigadierGeneral Mends and other officers paid a visit to the hospital, leaving behind theh good wishes for the comrades who were prevented from taking part in the pleasures going on in barracks. At 1 o'clock the orderlies had their dinner in the barrack-room, which had also been excellently decorated. The Commanding Officer (LieutenantColonel Emerson) and officers of the headguarter detachment of No. 8 Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, inspected the room and drank the health of all with seasonable good wishes, Sergeant-Major Kay responding. A smoking concert was given in the evening and honoured by the presence of Colonel Emerson and the officers of the Corps. The thanks of all were accorded the Colonel for his capital rendering of a couple of songs. Captain Ronayne and Lieutenant Clapshaw also entertained the company, amongst others who assisted in making a pleasant evening being Sergeant Endacott, Corporal Harris, Privates Coles, Driver, Ehrenberg, Kershaw, Roe and Noble. There were also the usual toasts, and a most enjoyable day was brought to a close by the singing of' Auld Lang Syne' and 'God save the King.' Boxing Day was set aside as 'Patients' Day,' and a special tea provided for them with a concept in the evening. Several of the patients contributed to the harmony, and many other willing friends, amongst whom the following deserve special mention, for they were undoubtedly very much appreciated: Duet.' Don't cry, little girl, don't cry,' by Miss Sharpe and Mr. R Jackson. Songs: Miss Talbot, ~,Iaster R Talbot, Sergeant Endacott and Private Ehrenberg. This evening closed in the usual military fashion, when cheers were given for the matron and sisters and all who had taken part in helping their sick comrades to forget for the moment their pain and disappointment at not being out for the holidays. Last evening closed the festivities, when the married families of the company were entertained by Colonel O'Connell, officers, ladies and nursing sisters. Tea was served to about eighty children and their parents, and it was pleasantly observed that some of the children who were deprived of the opportunity of being present, owing to sickness, were not forgotten, an excellent tea being sent to their homes. After tea the great Christmas tree was stripped of its toys and decorations, and these were distributed by Mrs. O'Connell, Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Penton, Mrs. Faichnie, Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Talbot, Mrs. Clapshaw, Miss Russell and nnrsing sisters, to 'the eagerly awaiting groups of little folk. Mothers were remembered. None were forgotten. Games, songs, &c., to amuse both young and old were indulged in until about 8 o'clock, when the little ones, thoroughly tired, were taken home, through the snow, to dream of another merry party next year."

NOTES FROM BLOEMFONTEIN.-Major S. F. Clark, RA.M.C., writes (December 25, 1906): "Our annual sports came off successfully on the 1st inst., but it would have been desirable if we had had larger fields, closer finishes, and less wind. At the close the prizes were presented by Mrs. Maunsell, wife of our Administrative Medical Officer, who was supported by all the other ladies of the Corps at the station. Sergeant-Major How deserves credit for the indefatigable way in which he worked before, during, and after the meeting. The brothers Hazel, of our last draft, who seem to have had a benefit at Dublin earlier in the year, finished the day witb heavy pockets.

" Results: Throwing Cricket Ball: Private Colhoun, 93 yards, Private Hazel (68). Long Jump: Private Colhoun, Private Hazel (68). Quarter-Mile: Private Hazel (93), Private WaltoD, Private Hazel (68). Three-legged Race: Privates Crook and Goodwin. Half-Mile: Private Cussell, Private Hazel (93). Potato Race: Corporal Gawthorne, Private Walton. High Jump: Private Colhoun, Private Leppington. Hurdle Race: Private Hazel (68), Private Hazel (93), Private Colhoun. Officers' Race: Lieutenant Dudding, Major Hinde. Quarter-Mile, Open: Sapper Churchill (RE.), Private Richardson (5th Dragoon Guards). Private Wilkin (lst Norfolk Regiment). Boot Race: Private Lowe, Lance-Corporal Milliken. 220 Yards: Private Hazel (68), Private Walton, Private Hazel (93). Sack Race: Private Lowe, Private Leppington. Tug of War: Staff team beat Sergeants' team. One Mile: Private Cussell, Private Davidson, Corporal Stroud. Back-to Back Race: Privates Naylor and Hutchinson. 100 Yards: Private Hazel (68), Private Walton,




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Private Hazel (93). Oostume Race: Private Pierce, Private Page,' Lidy.' Quarterc Mile, Royal Army Medical Oorps in South Africa: Private Hazel (93), Private Walton, Private Hodgkins (Harrismith). Obstacle Race: Private Hutchinson, Private Humphries, Private Moore. Oonsolation Race: Private Peatford, Private Marsh. There were also races for children and for the band (2odNorfolk Regiment).

"The ship that carries our cricket team has got on to the rocks very badly, -and fears are entertained that she may become a total wreck. The accident was cansedby her carrying too many passengers and too small a crew. Corporal Strond -has made splendid efforts to improve matters, but has not received sufficient support.

" This is the wettest and coldest Christmas day that the Colony has had within living memory, and the feelings of one officer, whose cook put salt into the pudding in mistake for sugar, may be imagined."

NOTES FROM JAMAICA.--The following is extracted from the Jamaica Daily Telegraph, dated December 29, 1906: "The 29th Company of the Royal Army Medical Corps stationed at Up-Park Camp celebrated the festive season in a right hearty manner. The apartment set apart for the several functions was' tastefully decorated, for which grcat credit is due to Private Brooks and his committee. There were numerous mottoes, and the evergreens and snowflakes reminded one very much of dear Old England.

" At 2 p.m. on Christmas day the company sat down to dinner. "Lieutenant-Colonel Mosse, Officer Commanding the Royal Army Medical Corps,

Jamaica; Major F. M. Mangin, Officer Oommanding the Oompany; Lieutenants H. O. Sidgwick, G. R. Paiuton and P. Rowe, were present. Lieutenant·Oolonel Mosse, in a few well-chosen words, said it was a pleasure to the other officers and himself to' be with their men on such an occasion. It was also a pleasure to Major Mangin and himself to have such a company under their command. He wished them the season's greetings, and success in the Service. Oorporal J. H. Thorn responded on behalf of the company. Then the company rose and drank to the health of their officers, hearty cheers being given for Lieutenant-Oolonel Mosse and the others. The health of Sergeant-Major Hill was proposed and drunk with enthusiasm. Sergeant-Major Hill is deservedly popular with his men. He is deeply interested in them; and their regard for him was fully shown when the toast was proposed. The officers shortly after departed, and the company did full justice to the good things provided. Oorporal Thorn, Privates Thoroughgood and Churchill were responsible for the catering, and they did well.

"At night there was a smoking concert. The chair was ably filled by SergeantMajor Hill. The gathering was a happy one; and the programme was rendered in a manner which left nothing to be desired. The majority of those who contributed to the programme are members of the Royal Army Medical Oorps, and encore after encore was given. The programme was as follows :.-

Pianoforte Solo Song Song Song Toast Song Song Song' Song Song Song Song

Flute Solo Song Song Song f;ong Song

"PART 1.

" In the Pale Moonlight" " Sea· weed "

"Airship and Swallow" THE KING.

"I wouldn't Leave my Little Wooden Hut for you" .. "My Old Dutch" .. " The Farmer's Boy" .,

"Bedelia" Selected

.< The Children's Home" ,i Queen of the Earth"

INTERVAL.

"PART H.

Sergt. SHARPE. Pte. HANKS. OorpI. TOYE. Pte. PERRY.

Pte. CATE. Sergt. PEARSON.

Pte.OOOKE. OorpI. ALLPORT.

Pte. PRESTON. Pte. OHURCHILL.

Pte. LAVERTY.

Drum-Major PRICE, 2nd W.1.R. " There's a Girl Inside" OorpI. TOYE. "Good.bye, Mignonette" Pte. LAVERTY. "They all Love Jack" Sergt.-Major HILL.

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'I'se Waiting for you, Josie' CarpI. TOYE. , The Union Jack of Old England' Pte. CATE.

, The Girl in Blue' Pte. COOKE. Selected Sergt. PEARSON.

'Navahoe' CarpI. ALLPORT. 'The Old Bull and Bush' Sergt .. Major HILL.

, I Want to See the Dear Old Home Again' Pte. CATE. 'For you don't Catch me on a Gee.gee any more' Pte. BURTON, A.S. Corps.

'There's no Place like Home' Coy.-S .. M. BAYFORD, 2nd W.LR. Encore-' Santa Claus'

'In her own Sweet Home' Coy .. S.-M. HILL, 2nd W.I.R. Encorc- ' She was Happy until she Met him!

'Cheer up, Buller' Sergt. SCOTT, 2nd W.LR. 'The Yeomanry' Pte. BURTON, A.S. Corps.

, GOD SAVE THE KING.'

"There were several visitors. The concert was brought to a close at 11.30 p.m., but not before the toasts 'of • The Visitors,' and' Sergeant Sharpe, R.A.ll'LC.,' who supplied the music the entire evening, were proposed. For the visitors CompanySergeant-Major Bayford responded in an able manner. It was with feelings of regret that the happy company separated."

NOTES FROM MALTA.-Major C. E. Pollock, R.A.M.C., writes (January 10,1907) : "Ohristmas Oelebrations.-In each of our five military hospitals Christmas was

duly celebrated by a seasonable dinner to the patients, the medical officers in each case being present to wish them 'good cheer.' Our Principal Medical Officer, Colonel J. G. MacNeece, came down to the Valletta Hospital dinner, and afterwards visited the headquarter detachment dinner, where he wished all the members of the Royal Army Medical Corps a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. When the patients' wants had been liberally attended to, the various detachments sat down to their own Christmas feasts, followed later on by a supper and a social evening.

"On Boxing day a first. rate entertainment was provided at Valletta Hospital for all the Royal Army Medical Corps married men and their wives and children. This began with a liberal tea, at the end of which, to the great delight of the children, Father Christmas appeared, laden with presents for the children, which they afterwards fished for from a 'lucky tub! The benevolent old Santa Claus was very well personated by Lieutenant C. Allen, R.A.M.C. The evening was concluded with round games. Very great credit is due to the ladies of the Corps, who kindly undertook the arrangeinents. .

" In the Families' Hospital Miss Bishopp, who is in charge, gave a tea, followed by a well decorated Christmas tree, to which every child was invited who had been an inmate during the last year.

" On January 3 the Royal Army Medical Corps minstrel troupe gave an afternoon entertainment at Valletta Hospital. The troupe has only recently been organised, in spite of which it gave an excellent performance, and promises to be one of the features of the island.

"I regret being unable to speak personally of the Imtarfa and Forrest Hospital concerts, but judging by report these were most enjoyable. The .Valletta concert will not be held till to-morrow, but if the programme is to be trusted it will not be inferior to the others.

" At the Royal Army Medical Corps officers' monthly meeting Major Pollock showed an interesting case of lichen, with patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth; the differential diagnosis from syphilis was briefly pointed out. Lieutenant Winck· worth read notes of a case of ulcerative endocarditis, possibly of gonorrbceal origin. Major Lawson read notes of an unusual case of ruptured bladder, whicb, occurring on Christmas day, provided occupation for several of us during that afternoon. As the man has made an excellent recovery, however, none of us regret our days' work.

" Major Master and Captain Anderson have gone on leave. "As our sporting contributor has not yet produced his' copy,' the results of tbe

football and hockey matches will accordingly appear in our next letter."

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eve with the same success which always attends their gatherings. The guests, which included the naval sick berth staff at Bighi and representatives of all corps in the garrison, numbered about 200. Among about twenty officers present were noticed Lieutenant-Oolonel Rhodes, the Oommanding Officer, Lieutenant-Oolonel Gerrard, Majors Gray, Williams and Pollock, Oaptain Bransbury and several others officers of the Corps, the other corps represented by officers being the Royal Garrison Artillery, Army Service Oorps, Accounts' Department, -and Lientenant Dimick, the Inspector of Army Schools. The programme included some of the best talent in the Island, as will be seen by the programme. The Royal Army Medical Oorps Minstrel Troupe made its debut in public and delighted everyone present. The songs were good, also the choruses, and the jokes original. Quartermaster-Sergeant Lowe acted as interlocutor and displayed marked ability in the line. The introduction of boys' voices in the sit-round had a pleasing effect. The corner-men kept the audience 'in roars.' It would be invidious to comment on individual members of the troupe, they all did so well. The toasts during the evening were' The Officers, Royal Army Medical Corps,' 'The Guests,' and' Absent Friends.' In proposing the toast of 'The Officers,' the Ohairman alluded to the pleasure it gave the subordinate ranks to see so many officers present, to the unavoidable and regrettable absence of the Principal Medical Officer through indisposition, to the support they received from the officers financially and otherwise in sport, and, lastly, to the pleasure it gave them to have their officers' names in the evening's programme. Oolonel Rhodes responded with a speech, in which he mentioned the excellent feeling existent between the officers and men, &c. In dealing with the question of sport, mention was made of the success of the Oottonera detachment cricket team during the 1906 season, which had won seventeen out of twenty-one matches. This. success was largely due to the excellent batting of Private Fish and the bowling of Private Pegram, whom he presented with a bat and a suitably engraved shield and a case of razors also with an engraved plate, respectively. The toast 'Our Guests' was heartily given, and in this the Ohairman remarked how pleasing it was to the Royal Army Medical Oorps to see that nearly all their invited friends had 'turned up.' He also mentioned the appreciation of the Oorps for the services of the guests in the programme, which had so assisted in the convivial feeling of everyone there. This was suitably responded to by Lieutenant Dimick, Inspector of Army Schools. In calling to mind 'Absent Friends,' several extracts were read of letters to the detachment from friends who had previously attended these annual gatherings, in which many good wishes were included, particularly those of Lieutenant-Oolonel Sloggett, a late Oommanding Officer of the detachment; Mr. Hannaford, late Ohief Wardmaster of the Naval Hospital Bighi, and the members of the sergeants' mess of the Hampshire Regiment, now at Bermuda. I ought to mention that just before the conclusion of the programme one of the guests proposed the toast of the Royal Army Medical Oorps in a very complimentary speech, and the visitors certainly showed how much they appreciated the Corps by the very hearty way in which they replied. The company at midnight joined hands round the room in the 'Auld Lang Syne' fashion, and if not the best, one of the most successful concerts of the season closed with the singing of the National Anthem in a way which only sailors and soldiers know how to sing it. The chair was occupied for the fourth time by Sergeant-Major Green and, as at last year's concert, he was ably assisted by Staff-Sergeant Hunt. Private McOaig acted as accompanist during the evening in his most capable and untiring manner. Sergeant Davies was, I understand, with his staff of cooks, responsible for the liberal supply of refreshments. Oorporals Hill and Brown I found were in charge of decorations of the room, which were very tasteful. I asked the Ohairman who were the other members of the Oommittee, and he replied 'The Oommittee is the Detachment.' I could only say 'Well, the Detachment is to be. highly congratulated.'''

Opening Chorus Coon Song .. Comic Song .. Song Comic Song .. Song Comic Song .. Song

PROGRAMME. " Down the River"

" The Big Fig Tree" " Soap I Soap I Soap I " "My Japanese Girl" ... " Oh I Lucky Jim"

" The Old Apple Tree" .. " Bill Muggins"

" We Parted on the Shore"

R.A.M.O. Minstrel Troupe. Pte. IRELAND, R.A.M.O.

Pte. ALTOFT. Pte. W ALTON.

Pte. TEMPO. Mast.er J OHNNY KAINE.

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"Tm Lazy" "Molly, I Love You"

" Good Night"

Pte. JANES. Pte. PLUME.

Pte. MCCAIG. .. Qmr .. Sergt. LOWE, R.A.M.C.

"The Cobbler" .. 1st P.O. ORAM, R.N. Club Swimming C.·S.·M. DIBBs, Gymnastic Staff. "The Waiter" S.B. Stwd. RYTON, R.N.

/ .. " Down the Vale" Bandsman RYAN, 4th Worc. Regt." I couldn't let it Stop down There" .. Sapper WEBBER.

" Old King Cole" .. Lieut. DIMICK, LA. Schools.-"The Martinet" Lieut. ALLEN, R.A.M.C.

"A Romance" (Encored) Lieut. WINCKWORTH, R. A.M.C. "The Nigger's Dream" Ptes. BLAIR and PLUME, R.A.M.C.

" The Dear Little Shamrock" _ (Encore, " Mary ") Mr. STALLARD. . . "The Channel Swim'o (Encored) Mr. McCuLLocH, R.N.

.. "Carmen" (Encored) Il Circolo Silvestri String Band. "He'd never Done that Before" .. Mr. DALLEY.

" The Brown Hat" (Encored by " See· saw ") Sapper CONNOR, R.E. .. .." Tobey Tosspot" .. Lieut. ALLEN, R.A.M.C;

"Rosie" (Encored) Sergt .. Major GREEN, R.A.M.C.-. . . . Il Oircolo Silvestri String Band.

" The Grass Widower" .. . . Pte. BAUGH. "The Boarding House by the Sea" Mr. McCuLLocH, R.N.

"The Song that Reached my Heart" A. B. HOPKINS, R.N. Accompanist Pte. McCAIG, R.A.M.C.

NOTES FROM SIERRA LEONE. - Captain D. S. Skelton, R.A.M.C., writes (December 21, 1906):-

"The whole station, no less than the Corps, sustained a great shock at the news of the sudden death of Lieutenant·Colonel O. R. Bartlett, R.A.M.C. The deceased officer had not been in the best of health for some time past, but he was hoping thathis approaching inspection tour in the Protectorate would set him all right again, He started off in a native boat early on the morning of December 5 en route to Port' Lokkoh. At about 4 p.m., after a very long, hot day, he suddenly fell back dead. Very fortunately a white sapper corporal was travelling with the Colonel, who took;: charge of the panic.stricken natives. The canoe put back to Tasso, but had no soons:t touched land than the crew bolted en masse. The postmaster and the local policeman managed to get some sort of crew together, and the Royal Engineer Corporal came on to Freetown with the news. Steps were at once taken to obtain a launch to go up the river and fetch the body, but the postmaster at Tasso had in the meantime got a new crew together, and despatched the body down in charge of a policeman. Death was due to syncope, iuduced by prolonged exposure to the sun in an open canoe, in a man who had a fatty heart.

" The late Senior Medical Officer was one of the most popular officers in the station. His uufailing kindliness and tact, his old· world courtliness, his invariable politeness, had endeared him to everyone who came in contact with him. His courtly habits and speech had become almost a bye. word on the Coast, where he was one of the best· known men. This was his second tOl~r as Senior Medical Officer in Sierra Leone, and as he had alreaily served in Ashanti he looked upon himself as quite an 'old Coaster.' He considered that in a way be belonged to Africa, ani Africa has claimed her own. The funeral took place on December 6 at the Kissi cemetery, with full military honours. There was a large attendance of the civil community, including His Excellencv the Governor.

"Capt"ain H. J. McGrigor arrived on November 20 in relief of Captain W. H. S. Nickersou, who proceeded home the same week, tour.expired. Captain F. Hervey arrived in the station on December 12; and took over the duties of Sanitary Specialist from Captain A. H. Morris. The latter had completed nearly seventeen months' service on the Coast, as he was appointed to the specialist billet after his ordinary tour had begun. The distribution of Royal Army Medical Corps officers is as follows at the moment of writing ;-Tower Hill, Major G. T. Rawnsley, S.M.O., with Captains McGrigor and Skelton doing duty under him. A2£reol, Captain R. F. M. Fawcett in charge. Wilberforce, Captain J. McW. D. McCarthy in charge. In the Bush.-Port Lokkoh, Captain R. McK. W. Skinner. Mabanta, Captain J. Cowan. Batkana, Captain FitzG. Fitzgerald. Captain McCarthy, under ordinary circum.




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-stances, was due home by next week's boat, but as he has spent two months on sick leave at the Islands, he is obliged to make up the time.

" The local' rag' is much perturbed at the continuance of the rains into December, and predicts the end of the world in consequence. So hard up are we for news that this is considered a subject worthy of discussion; and, indeed, it is a matter for <lonsolation to think that Freetown is the hub of the universe, and that Nature thus honours us by her portents of an impending dissolution."

NOT£S FROM SIMLA, INDIA.-Captain E. Blake Knox, R.A.M.C., Secretary to the Principal Medical Officer, His Majesty's Forces in India, writes (December, 1906) :-

"Appointments.-Colonel J. McCloghry, I.M.S., assumed the administrative medical <lharge of the Abbottabad and Sialkot brigades on October 29, 1906. Colonel W. O'Hara, I.M. S., assumed charge of the office of the Principal Medical Officer, Burma Division, on November 21, 1906, from Lieutenant·Colonel Chatterjee, I.M.S. The following officers are appointed to the command of the station hospitals noted against their names: Major G. A. T. Bray, Shwebo ; Major A. J. Luther, Bhamo; Lieutenant· Colonel S. C. B. Robinson, Ahmednagar; Lieutenant·Colonel S. Westcott, C.M.G., Mhow. Lieutenant-Colonel H. P. G. Elkington is posted to Jubbulpore in charge of the Brigade Laboratory; Major T. H. J. C. Goodwin is posted to Quetta: LieutenantColonel J. J. C. Donnett assumed command of the Station Hospital, Saugor, on return from leave, on November 27, 1906: Major F. W. Begbie arrived from England on December 6, 1906, at Bombay, and posted for duty in the 5th Division. The following officers nominated for duty in the Northern Command have, on arrival, been 'posted to the stations noted against their names: Major H. S. Peeke, Campbellpore, for command of the Station Hospital there; Lieutenant M. B. H. Ritchie, Rawalpindi.

"Departures.-Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Yourdi, per h.t. 'Plassy,' on November 2, 1906; Captain T. F. Ritchie's departure to Aden has been postponed until further instructions. The following officers will embark on 'Dongola,' leaving England on November 21, 1906: Lieutenant-Colonel J. J. O'Donnell, Major H. S. Peeke, Captain S. O. Hall, Lieutenants M. B. H. Ritchie and E. L. Moss. Captain L. L. G. Thorpe has embarked from home in 'Assaye' on November 7, 1906; Captain A. W. Gibson left D'thala for Aden on November 24, 1906.

" Exchanges. -Approval has been granted for an exchange of station between Lieutenant F. M. Ommanney, serving at home, and Lieutenant G. S. C. Hayes, serving in India. Lieutenant-Colonel H. S. McGill, by exchange with Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. Faunce, on sick leave in England, has embarked 'in 'City of York,' on November 3,1906 .

. "Leave.-Lieutenant D. D. Johnstone out of India for six months on medical certificate from November 1, 1906, or date of departure. Lieutenant-Colonel H. Cocks has been granted an extension of leave on medical certificate from November 12, 1906, to February 11, 1907. Extension of leave has been granted to the following officers: Lieutenant R. B. Hole, from November 26, 1906, to May 25, 1907; Lieutenant W. Wiley, from November 26, 1906, to date of embarkation for India; Lieutenant R. J. Cahill, from November 25, 1906, to date of embarkation for India. Captain R. B. Ainsworth has been granted six months leave from the date he reports his arrival in England. Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. AlIen has been granted general leave on private affairs from April 1 to September 30, 1907. Captain T. F. Ritchie is granted sixty days general leave from December 7, 1906.

" Resignation.- Lieutenant W. Parsons has resigned his commission. "Arrivals.-Captain H. B. Kelly arrived at Bombay per s.s. 'Oriental' on

November 2, 1906; Captain L. L. G. Thorpe returned from leave on November 29, 1906, and arrived at Jubbulpore on December 1, 1906.

" Specialists.-Lieutenant T. J. Wright is appointed a specialist in the prevention of disease from September 11, 1906, and transferred from Colaba to Belgaum: Lieutenant J. Campbell, M.B., is appointed specialist in the prevention of disease from December 3, 1906.

"Transje1·s.-Colonel O. Todd, M.B., Principal Medical Officer 6th (Poona) Division, is transferred to the same capacity to the Bangalore and Southern brigades; Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Forrest will be transferred from the Western to the Eastern Command in the first week of January, 1907; Captain G. Baillie, transferred to Karachi on December 1, 1906; Lieutenant M. D.Ahern has been transferred from the 3rd (Lahore) to the 1st (Peshawar) Division.

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"Examination.--Lieutenant R. T. Oollins has passed in h (i). "Retirement.-Lieutenant·Oolonel E. Davis has been permitted to retire from the

Service. " Miscellaneous.-Major F. A. Symons, Mhow, struck off the strength. Captain O.

H. Hopkins, Belgaum, taken off the sick list on November 18, 1906. Oaptain H. G. Martin, Oolaba, placed on sick list from November 27, 1906."

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE. The following ladies have received appointments as Staff Nurses :-Miss F. A.

Loseby, A.N.S.R., Miss E. M. Lovell, Miss O. Macrae, Miss A. B. Nunn,Miss A. Weir, Miss H. M. Barnett, Miss I. M. Johnston, Miss B. M_ Nye.

Postings and 'l'ransfers.-Sisters: Miss S. Smyth to Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank, London, from Oambridge Hospital, Aldershot; Miss M. M. Bond to Oambridge Hospital, Aldershot, from Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley; Miss E. C. Oheetham to Military Hospital, Ourragh, from Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich; Miss K. A. Allsop to Military Hospital, Devonport, from Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich; Miss A. Rowe to Military Hospital, Devonport, from Military Hospital, Portsmouth; Miss A. Guthrie to Military Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa, from Military Hospital, Harrismith; Miss R. Osborne to Military Hospital, Standerton, South Africa, from Military Hospital, Bloemfontein; Miss L. M. Lyall, to Military Hospital, Harrismith, South Africa, from Military Hospital, Bloemfontein; Miss A. L. Walker to S.s. "Plassy," for Indian Troopship Service, from Oambridge Hospital, Aldershot.

Staff Nurses: Miss G. H. Sellar, to Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, on appointment; Miss K. F. G. Skinner, to Oonnaught Hospital, Aldershot, on appointment; Miss G. S. Jacob, to Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, from Connaught Hospital, Aldershot; Miss F. A. L. Smith to the Queen Alexandra :Military Hospital. Millbank, London, from Military Hospital, York; Miss M. Barton to Military Hospital, Devonport, from Military Hospital, Ohatham; Miss:VI. E. Smith to Military Hospital, York, on appointment; Miss E. K. Kaberry to Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, from the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank, London; Miss A. S. Siddons to Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, from Military Hospital, Gibraltar; Miss O. O. M. Gibb to Military Hospital, Portsmouth, on appointment; Miss O. H. McOarthy to Military Hospital. Oolchester, on appointment; Miss H. A. Hare to Military Hospital, Devollport, from Military Hospital, Oolchester; Miss S. W. Wool er to Military Hospital, Ohatham, on appointment; Miss M. Ironside to Military Hospital, Colchester, on appointment; Miss M. Olements to Military Hospital, Curragh, from Military Hospital, Oolchester; Miss K. F. Fawcett to Military Hospital, Shorncliffe, on appointment; Miss L. A. Ephgrave to Military Hospital, Shorncliffe, on appointment; Miss E. M. M. Malim to Military Hospital, Gosport, on appointment; Miss M. German to Military Hospital, Devonport, from Military Hospital, Gosport; Miss A. Weir to Military Hospital, Devonport, on appointment; Miss A. A. Steer to Military Hospital. Devonport, from the Queen Alexaadra Military Hospital, Millbank, London; Miss E. St. Quintin to Military Hospital, Devonport, from Oonnaught Hospital, Aldershot; Miss N. Stewart to Military Hospital, Devonport, on appointment; Miss H. M. Barnett to the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank, London, on apointment; Miss A. B. Nunn to Oonnaught Hospital, Aldershot, on appointment; Miss F. A. Loseby, A.N.S.R., to Military Hospital, Bloemfontein. South Africa, on appointment; Miss O. Macrae to Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich. on appointment; Miss E. H. Davies to Military Hospital, York, on appointment; Miss B. M. Nye to Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, on appointment; Miss 1. M. Johnston to Royal Victoria Hospital. Netley, on appointment; Miss L. A. Burgess to the Queen Alexandra Military Hospital, Millbank, London, on appointment.

Promotions.-The undermentioned Staff Nurses to be Sisters: Miss K. A. Al1sop, Miss L. Belcher, Miss O. T. Bilton, Mi8s H. L. A. Jack, Miss A. Rowe, Miss D. J. Saunder, Miss M. Clements, Miss L. Cunningham, Miss H. A. Hare, Miss F. N. Roberts, Miss F. A. L_ Smith, Miss P. Steele.

Appointments Oonfirmed.-StajJ Nurses: Miss O. A. Ooats, Miss G. A. Aitchison, Miss F. E. Manfield, Miss A. M. Phillips, Miss A. J. St. Clair, Miss D. M. Smith.

ARMY MEDICAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. Surgeon-Oaptain Alec Phillips, having resigned his Oommission in the Volunteers,

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Lyon, M.B., dated February 10, 1906; James P. S. Ward, dated November 21, 1906; Robert T. Ferguson, M.B., dated December 5, 1906.

Surgeon-Lieutenant Harry Stallard to be Surgeon-Captain, dated December 27, 1906.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (VOLUNTEERS). Northern Command. Leeds Companies.-Frederick Whalley, M.B.,to be Lieutenant,

dated November 7, 1906. Scottish Command Glasgow Companies.-Lieutenant J. Walker, M.B., to be Captain,

dated December 1, 1906. London District, London Companies.-Lieutenant-Colonel V. Matthews is granted

the honorary rank of Colonel, dated November 27, 1906. South Wales Border Bearer Oompany.-Lieutenant R. A. Cowie resigns his

Commission. dated November 12, 1906. . Welsh Bearer Oompany.-Lieutenant E. J. R. Evatt, M.B., to be Captain, dated

September 7, 1906.

OTHER VOLUNTEER CORPS. 1st Devonshire, Royal Garrison Artillery (Voluntee1·s).-Surgeon-Major J. W.

Hodgson, M. D., is granted the honorary rank of Surgeon. Lieutenant-Colonel, dated November 10. 1906; Surgeon-Major and Honorary Surgeon-Lieutenant· Colonel J. W. Hodgson, MD, resigns his Commission with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uuiform, dated November 11, 1906.

The Highland, Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers).-Surgeon-Major M. Mackenzie to be Surgeon-Lieutenant. Colonel, dated October 23, 1906.

5th Volunteer Battalion, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment).-Surgeon-LieutenantColonel J. A. Gray is granted the honorary rank of Surgeon-Colonel, dated November 26, 1906; Surgeon-Lieu tenant-Colonel and Honorary Surgeon-Colonel J. A. Gray resigns his Commission, with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated November 27, 1906.

3rd Volunteer Battalion, The Northumberland Fusiliers.-Herbert Mathew Jamieson, M.B., to be Surgeon-Lieutenant. dated November I, 1906.

2nd Volunteer Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment).-Surgeon-Ua.ptain J_ F. Porter, M.D., is retired under the conditions of paragraph 103, Volunteer Regulations, with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated November 15, 1906.

3rd Volunteer Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment.-Surgeon-Lieutenant F. St. J. Bullen to be Surgeon-Captain, dated November 13,1906.

5th (Isle of Wight. "Princess Beatrice's") Volunteer Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment).-Surgeon-Captain K. W. I. Mackenzie to be Surgeon-Major, dated July 17, 1906.

7th Lancashire (The Manchester Artillery), Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers).Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. S. Daly is granted tbe honorary rank of SurgeonColonel, dated November 27, 1906; Surgeou-Lieutenant-Oolonel and Honorary SurgeonColonel R. A. S. Daly resigns his Commission. with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform. dated November 28, '1906.

1st Lancashire, Royal Engineers (Volunteers).-Surgeon-Captain H. Halton, M.B., resigns his Commission, dated November 15, 190fi.

1st Volunteer Battalion, The Qlteen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).-SurgeonCaptain J. Wayte, M.B., reRigns his Oommission dated November 24,1906.

2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Lincolnshire Regiment.-Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel and Honorary Surgeon-Colonel (Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel, Army Medical Reserve of Officers) F. F. Eugland resigus his Oommission, with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated November 24, 1906.

3rd Volunteer Battalion, The Bedfordshire Regiment.-Surgeon.Lieutenant T. D. H. Holmes, M.D., resigns his Commission, dated November 17.1906.

2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers. -Surgeon Major and Honorary Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel W. Pooley resigns his Commission, with permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated November 14, 1906.

1st Roxburgh and Selkirk (The Border) Volunteer Rifle Corps. -Surgeon-Lieutenant R. W. Meikle to be Surgeon-Oaptain, dated July 7, 1906.

3rd (Dumfries) Volunteer Battalion, The Kings' Own Scottish Borderers.-SurgeonLieutenant-Colonel J. Maclachlan. M.B., is granted the houorary rank of SuigeonColonel, dated November 1, 1906; Surgeon-Lieutenant-Oolonel aud Honorary




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Surgeon-Colonel J. Maclachlan, M.B., is retired under the conditions of paragraph 103, Volunteer Regulations, with· permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated November 2, 1906.

4th Volunteer Battalion, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).-Surgeon-Lieutenant N. Macnair. M.D., to be Surgeon-Captain, dated November 6,1906.

2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Welsh Regiment.--Surgeon-Major D. Hepburn to be Surgeon-Lieu tenant-Colonel, dated October 14, 1906.

2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). -Arthur Wilson Shea, Gent. (late Captaiu), to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated November 9,1906.

The Prince of Wales's Own, 12th Middlesex (Civil Service) Volunteer Rifle Corps.-Surgeon-Captain E. M. Callender to be Surgeon-Major. dated November 23, 1906. _ 21st Middlesex (The Finsbury) Volunteer Rifle Corps.-Surgeon.Lieutenant C. A.

C. Smelt, M.B., to be Surgeon.Captain, dated November 27, 1906. 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The York and Lancaster Regiment.-Harold Forster

Horne, M.B., to be Surgeon-Lieutenant, dated November 6,1906. 1st (Renfrewshire) Volunteer Battalion, Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland

Highlanders) .-Supernumerary Surgeon-Lieutenaut-Colonel T. Phillips,M. B. (BrigadeSurgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel, Senior Medical Officer, Clyde Volunteer Infantry Brigade), is granted the honorary rank of Surgeon-Colonel, dated November 30, 1906.

EXAMIN ATIONS. The following results of examinations are notified for general information :Passed. in Military Law for the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel: Majors F. J. W.

Porter, D.S.O. (75 per cent.); T. H. J. C. Goodwin, D.S.O. (75 per cent.); W. A. S. J. Graham (75 per cent.) ; and A. E. C. Keble (75 per cent.).

Passed in Technical Subjects for the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel: Majors G. W. Tate, M.B.. and 1. A. O. MacCarthy.

Passed in A.M. O. : Majors J. Girvin and W. A. S. J. Graham; S. and E.: Majors D. D. Shanahan, F. J. Wade-Brown and W. A. S. J. Graham; (d) iv. : Majors D. D. Shanahan, F. J. Wade-Brown, J. Girvin and W. A. S. J. Graham (" D"); S.S.: Majors F. J. Wade-Brown (" D "), and J. Girvin (" D.")

Passed in (h) i for the rank of Captain: Captain C. V. B. Stanley, M.D., Lieutenants J. E. Hoar and L. Bousfield, M.B.

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

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

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

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

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

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ROYAL SOHOOL FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF OFFIOERS, BATH.

JUNE ELECTION, 1907.

Votes are earnestly solicited for Eileen Stella Cassidy, aged 10 years on June 27, 1906, only daughter of the late Surgeon.Captain Christopher Clemons Cassidy, l.M.S., 1st Sikhs, who was treacherously shot, together with Colonel Bunny and three other officers, on June 10, 1897, at Maizar Tochi Valley, and succumbed from wounds then received on June 22, 1897, aged 32 years, leaving his wife and two children in straitened circumstances.

This case is strongly recommended by Field-Marshal Right Hon. Earl Roberts. V.C., K.G., K.P., &c.; General Sir Alfred Gaselee, G.C.l.E., K.C.B.; Surgeon-General Sir Alfred Keogh, K.C.B.; Major-General Sir F. J. Goldsmid, K.C.S.l., C.B.; Sir Philip Hutchins, K.C.S.l., (Member of Viceregal Council of India at the time of the occurrence); Captain Sir Brook Kay, Bart.; Colonel C. H. Stoddart (Retired Indian Staff).

ROYAL ARMY MEDIOAL OOLLEGE. EXAMINATION OF CAPTAINS FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR.

Hygiene.-(For class.) (Written.) Monday, December 31, 1906. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Only four questions to be answered, of which No. 5 must be one).

(1) What is the quantity of water allowed per head in barracks at home stations? Mention the different purposes for which it is required, and the average amount avail. able for each item. In case of an excess consumption in the barracks of which you are in medical charge, what is the regUlation procedure to be adopted, and to what points would you especially direct your attention?

(2) Discuss the question of the present service-dress of the soldier, as to (a) the materials, and (b) the fitting, or way in which it is worn; can you suggest any improvements?

(3) Describe fully the different ways in which Asiatic cholera may be spread, and mention briefly the preventive measures applicable to each.

(4) You are in medical charge of a body of infantry on the march in India, or other tropical or subtropical climate; mention concisely the points which you would bear in mind, and the recommendations you would make, in order to safeguard the health of the troops.

(5) In the examination of a sample of water, how would you proceed to isolate Bacillus sporogenes of Klein? What indications are suggested by its presence in the water supply?

Hygiene.-(For Class.) (Practical.) Thursday, December 20,1906. From 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

(1) In the water sample estimate the nitrogen due to nitrates, and the oxygen absorbed by organic matter in fifteen minutes at 80° F., making the returns as centi. grammes per litre.

The strength of the standard solutions is given on the blackboard. (2) Examine the milk sample, and give an opinion as to its quality.

Pathology.-(For class.) (Written.) December 27, 1906. 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (1) W)::tat are the principal changes likely to be met with in the course of an attack

of enteric fever on examination of the blood? Discuss the bearing of these changes on the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease.

(2) Describe in detail the methods which you would employ in carrying out a bacteriological diagnosis in a suspected case of cholera.

(3) Describe the Filaria nocturna, and give an account of its life history. Explain the relationship which this parasite bears to the' various diseases with which it is associated.

(4) Give a short definition of the following terms: (L) Arthraspore; (iL) Polychromatophilia; (iiL) Opsonic Index; (iv.) Microgamete; (v.) Alexine.




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Pathology.-(For class.) (Practical.) December 29th, 1906. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(1) Examine the bacterial culture with which you are provided, and write a short account of the results of your examination. Leave your stained specimens properly labelled beside your microscope.

(2) Make an estimation of the alkalinity of the sample of blood serum, marked "A," "E," or " C." and record the result in your paper.

(3) Stain the paraffin section so as to demonstrate the presence of the" acid-fast" bacilli which it contains.

(4) Oral examination. State Medicine. (Special subject.)-(Written.) Monday. December 31, 1906.

From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. (1) Discuss the present position of the ventilation problem. What are the

ordinary standards adopted? State what you know of recent research, as bearing upon the harmful qualities of air vitiated by respiration. Give your own opinion as to any modifications of standards that have been proposed.

(2) What are your views as to the spread of disease by means of air and dust? Illustrate from your personal experience, if possible.

(3) Describe anyone biological method of sewage disposal with which you are acquainted, explaining the steps of the process as far as you can.

(4) Give your own views as to the lines of work you would desire to take up in the event of your being appointed specialist sanitary officer at a tropical or subtropical station.

(5) Describe briefly the methods employed for the isolation of the typhoid bacillus from blood, urine, fooces and water.

Practical State Medicine. (Special Subject.)-First day. Friday, December 21, 1906. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(1) The fat supplied to you is that from a sample of butter. Examine it, and state whether it is pure butter fat.

(2) Estimate the acidity in the solution marked . . . . in terms of sulphuric acid. Standardise it so that 1 cc. shall neutralise 1 cc. of a centinormal solution of sodium carbonate.

(3) Determine the original gravity of the sample of beer, and give an opinion as to its quality. The weight of the specific gravity bottle, and of the distilled water which the bottle holds at 60 0 F., and the first specific gravity will he given you.

Practical State Medicine. (Special Subject.)-Second day. Saturday, December 22, 1906. ]'rom 10 a m. to 1 p.m.

Examine the sample of sewage effluent, and give an opinion as to its qnality. Bacteriology. (Special Subject. )-(Written Examination.) December 31, 1906.

2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (1) Describe the manner in which the Bacillus tetani produces its pathogenic effects,

and give in detail the technique which you would employ in attempting to isolate this bacillus from a wound.

(2) Discuss the bacteriology of the so-called" paratyphoid infections," and describe the tests upon which you would rely in the differential diagnosis of these infections from enteric fever.

(3) Describe the methods by which you would prepare and standardise a Staphylo. coccus vaccine, and discuss the principles which would guide you in its therapeutic application.

(4) What are the methods most commonly employed for the purpose of exalting or lowering the virulence of a micro-organism? Give instances of the practical application of these methods.

Bacteriology. (Special Subject.)-(Practical Examination.) First day. December 27, 1906. From 10 a.m. to 1 p. m.

(1) (a) Make a direct examination of the pathological secretion provided. Write a short accouut of the result of this examination, and leave your stained specimens, properly labelled, beside your microscope.

(b) Make cultivations from the secretion, with a view to the isolation of whatever bacteria appear to be present, and set aside your cultures, duly labelled, for incubation.

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(3) Examine the stained films provided, and write a short account of the results of your examination, including the nature of the specimen and the presence or absence of bacteria or protozoa.

Bacteriology. (Special Subject. )-(Practical Examination.) Second day. December 28, 1906. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(1) Examine the cultures made yesterday from the secretion, and describe the microorganisms which you have isolated from it. .

(2) Complete the enumeration of the bacterial culture, recording your result in the paper and giving a short account of the method which you employed.

(3) Stain the two paraffin sections with a view to the detection of any microorganisms which may be present. Describe the nature of the tissue and the character of the micro-organisms. Leave your specimens, properly labelled, beside your microscope.

(4) Oral examination.

DISTRIBUTION OF CAP'PAINS AT 'l'HE TERMINATION OF 'l'HE COLLEGBJ COURSE-JANUAltY 31, 1907.

London District.-Captain W. A. Ward, Captain P. J. Bodington, Captain G. G. Delap. .

Aldershot Army Corps.-Captain G. E. l!'. Stammers, Captain H. M. Morton, Captain E. W. Siberry, Captain E. McDonnell, Captain James M. Buist.

Netley.-Captain l!'. G. Richards. Southern Command.-Captain W. J. P. Adye-Curran, Captain E. E. Ellery, Captain

A. L. Scott, Captain E. Bennett. Irish Command.-Captain G. J. S. Archer. Northern Command.--Captain J. H. R. Bond, Captain E. G. Ford, Captain H. B. G.

Walton. Eastern Command.-Captain F. Ashe, Captain N. J. O. Rutherford. Western Command.-Captain H. 'L. W. Norrington. Scottish Command.-Captain F. A. Stephens.

DISTRIBUTION OF LIEUTENANTS ON PROBATION AT 'l'HE TERMINATION OF THE DEPCrl' COURSE.

Netley.-Lieutenants O. G. Browne, J. W. L. Scott, W. H. Forsyth, E. J. Elliot, C. Kelly, D. Ooutts, W. F. M. Loughnan, D. T. McOarthy.

Southe1-n Command.-Lieutenants A. M. Benett, O. c. P. Cooke, J. J. O'Keefie, J. A. Bennett, R. O. Galgey.

London Distnct.-Lieutenants G. De la Conr, A. H. Jacob, C. H. Denyer. Northern Command.-Lieutenants W. Mitchell, W. J. E. Bell. Eastern Command.-Lieutenants V. G. Johnson, O. B. Lathbury, R. W. D. Leslie,

J. R. Foster, H. L. Howell, O. W. Bowle, L. J. Kavanagh, E. O. Phelan. Irish Command.-Lieutenants G. H. Stevenson, O. Scaife, M. J. Lochrin, D. M.

Corbett, F. L. Bradish, G. P. A., Bracken, W. W. Boyce, T. W. Browne, E. D. Caddell. Aldershot Army Corps.-Lieutenants A. H. Heslop, A. C. Amy, E. Gibbon, W. J.

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LIST SHOWING MASTERS ON ABROAD.

THE POSITION THE ROSTER

OF QUARTERFOR SERVICE

The first eight on the list will, in all probahility, be l'equired for service abroad during the relief .eason of 1907-8. As, however, the exigencies of the Service may considerabl v affect the Roster, Quartermasters are recommended not to make preparation for embarkation until officially warned from headquarters. The longest possible notice will always be afforded.

Qmr. and Hon. Lieut. G. A. Benson.

" J. Glennon.

" J. Green. " T. Exton.

Hon. Major J. Hirst. Hon. Lieut. A. J. Pilgrim.

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E. P. Offord. B. E. Essex. J. B. Conolly. G. H. Painton. P. Macintosh. W. Duncan. A. Clapshaw. F. Bruce. R. Hawkey. A. J. Chalk. E. Houghton. F. W. Hall. J. Attwood.

Qmr. and Hon. Captain H. G. Basel!.

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Hon. Lieut. W. J. C. Talbot. J. C. B. Whitehorn.

" H. J. F. Audus. Hon. Major J. H. W. Beach.

" B. Goater. Hon. Lieut. R. R. Cowan. Hon. Captain A. Bruce. Hon. Lieut. H. W. Glover. Hon. Captain F. Crookes. Hon. Lieut. J. McClay.

A. Lunney. A. Wheeler.

" J. Watkins. Hon. Captain T. F. Brake. Hon. Lieut. H. P. Wakefield.

J. GilIman. E. P. Moss. A. Morrison.

SOCIETY OF FRENCH MILITARY MEDICINE. A society of French military medicine, called the "Societe de Medicine Militaire

Fran<;aise," has just been formed under War Office sanction of September 5 last. Its headquarters are at the Military Hospital of the Val·de-Grace in Paris. The President of the Society, Surgeon-General De Lorme, Director of the Army Medical School which is attached to the Val-de-Grace, has sent the following letter to the Director-General for the information of officers of the Army Medical Service and Royal Army Medical Corps, all of whom may, as will be seen, become corresponding members of the Society on their own application.

l "HONOURED CONFRERE,-The necessity of bringing to completion, of appreciating, and of controlling the changes which the different branches of the medical sciences are daily experiencing, has imposed an obligation on each of the specialised sections of these sciences to be represented by learned societies, where light can be tJ.ll'own on each new or resuscitated question by free and liberal discussion, such as will carry weight and authority.

" Certain specialised branches of medicine, with a circumscribed horizon, such as ophthalmology, diseases of the genito-urinary system, physiology, syphilography, hygiene and state medicine, &c., &c., have active learned societies; and there is reason to wonder why they are thus better equipped than military medicine, which covers a wide and varied area from the realms of medicine to those of surgery, including the special pathology of the soldier's life, the pathology of military surgery, the diseases of tropical climates, hygiene and epidemiology of armies, the injuries caused by firearms, which are constantly changing with the changes in armaments, military medical jurisprudence, and army medical organisation both in time of peace and in the field .

.. The usefulness of a society whose aim would be the study of such extensive subjects was apparent, and its formation became obligatory.

"By a decision dated September 5, 1906, the Minister for War has authorised tbe formation of such a scientific association under the name of 'Societe de Medicine Militaire Fran<;aise.'




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"According to the statutes decreed by the Minister for War in co-operation with the Ministers for Naval Affairs and for the Oolonies, the Society will be composed of (1) regular members, (2) associates, and (3) corresponding members.

"(1) All medical officers on the active list of the Army, Navy, or Oolonial Forces, and Medicins-Inspecteurs (Surgeons-General) of the reserve are regular members of the Society.

"(2) Retired medical officers of these services have the right to become associates on their own application. Medical practitioners, who were formerly army medical officers, officers of the reserve and of the territorial army, and civil practitioners, may be appointed associates by a general meeting of the regular members on their own application.

"(3) Medical officers of foreign armies on the active list have the right to become corresponding members, if they apply. Retired military medical officers and civil practitioners of foreign countries, may be nominated corresponding members on their own application.

"The Society, which held its first meeting on November 15 last, under the presidency of Medicin·lnspecteur De Lorme, member of the Academy of Medicine, has already 450 members.

"Meetings will be held fortnightly in the Army Medical School of the Val-deGrace on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 3 o'clock.

"In bringing the formation of the Society to your notice, I have the honour, in recognition of your scientific attainments, to ask if you are willing to join it. The annual subscription, which is at present fixed at five francs, may be raised by vote of the general assembly to ten francs.

" Be pleased to accept, honoured confrere, the expression of my highest regards." (Signed) " De Lorme,

" President. "You are requested to forward subscription by postal order of five francs to the

Treasurer of the Society, M. Lafeuille, Val-de-Grace, 5e Arr., Paris."

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS FUND.

THE TWENTy-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE OOMMITTEE.

The Twenty.Eighth Meeting of the Oommittee was held at the War Office on Friday, January 18,1907, at 3.30 p.m.

Present.

Surgeon-General Sir Alfred Keogh, K.O.B., in the Ohair. Surgeon. General Sir Oharles Ouffe, K.O.B. Lieutenant-Oolonel Sir J ames Olark, Bart., O.B. Lieutenant·Oolonel E. M. Wilson, O.B., O.M.G., D.S.O. Surgeon-General W. J. Fawcett, O.B. Oolonel A. T. Sloggett, O.M.G. 'Major H. O. Thurston, O.M.G. Oolonel H. E. R. James. Major O. G. Spencer. Minutes.-(l) The Minutes of the Twenty-Seventh Meeting were read and

confirmed. (2) It was noted that Lieutenant-Oolonel F. W. H. Davie Harris took over the

duties of Secretary from Lieutenant-Oolonel B. Skinner, M.V.O., on January 1, in accordance with the decision of the Oonjoint Meeting of the Committees of the Royal Army Medical Oorps Fund aud the Army Medical Officers' Benevolent Society. Copies of the proceedings circulated to the Oommittee and also published in the OORPS NEWS for January.

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Royal Army Medical Corps Canteen, Middelburg, Transvaal Royal Army Medical Corps Canteen, Barberton, Transvaal Royal Army Medical Corps Canteen, Barberton, 2nd Donation Royal Army Medical Corps Regimental Institute, Netley, to

December 31, 1906 The following sums have been received this year:

No 12 Company, Woolwich, to complete subscription for 1906 .. Colonel A. A. Morris .

(4) The following sums have been paid from the Memorial Fund: Incidental expenses of Chairman of :r.femoria1 Sub·Committee .. Victoria Cross Picture, Surgeon Langdon .. Credited to Band Fund to meet authorised expenditure .. Mrs. Murray-Cookesley for oil painting of Sir Thomas Crawford Credi ted to Baud Fund to meet share of working expenses

(5) The sum of £10 was advanced to the Honorary Secretary, Committee, on December 12, for General Relief purposes.

£ s. d. 10 0 0 1 16 0 200

25 0 0

500 1 0 0

081 15 15 0

120 5 0 75 0 0 200

Aldershot Sub-

(6) The Accounts of Funds for the seven months ending December 31, 1906, having been audited by Messrs. Evans, Pearson and Co., were considered and passed. The Accounts are appended to these Minutes.

(7) The Accounts of the Aldershot Sub· Committee for the quarter ending December SI, 1906, were approved as follows:

(a) Widows' and Orphans' Fund.-The sum of £80 was voted for tbe current quarter's expenses. Statements of the accounts and of the cases receiving relief are appended to the Minutes.

(b) General Relief Fund.-Tbe sum of £35, less tbe advance of £10 already given, was voted. Statements of tbe acconnts and of the cases receiving relief are appended to these Minutes.

(c) Band Fund.-Tbe sum of £80 was voted for this quarters' eJrpenses. The accounts of the Band Fund for the last quarter are appended to these Minutes.

(8) It was noted that Elsie E. Laws had been admitted to the Royal.soldiers Daughters' Home.

(9) A case was referred to this Committee from the Aldershot Sub-Committee regarding the payment of a sum of £2 128. for the hospital stoppages of Civilian Davies, late a Corporal in the Royal Army Medical Corps, who has recently been under treatment in the Royal Herbert Hospital; it was decided that it should be paid out of the General Relief Fund, as the man was not in a position to pay it himself.

(10) The Chairman read a correspondence which emanated from the President of the Council of the Union Jack Club, regarding a subscription from all ships, regiments, and corps, for the upkeep of the Club. It appeared that the subscription from the Royal Army Medical Corps works out at about £28 per annum; after some discussion it was unanimously decided that tbe simplest way would be to pay this subscript inn out of tbe General Relief Fund, but the Committee were of opinion that before definitely deciding on this action, the consent of the Committees of the Canteens subscribing to the General Relief Fund should be obtained. The Secretary was therefore directed to request the Principal Medical Officers of Districts to kindly ascertain if there would be any objection on the part of any of the subscribing Canteens in their areas to this arrangement.

(11) It was noted that the fOllowing officers were willing to act as Local Honorary Secretaries to the Fund: Home District, Captain Sewell; Woolwich District, Captain J. F. Forrest; Dover District, Captain L. Humphry ; Colchester District, Major F. J. W. Porter, D.S.O. ; Thames District, Major R. F. E. Austin: Ceylon District, Captain Hayes.

(12) The Memorial Sub-Committee were authorised to expend a sum not exceeding £100 on a picture of Mr. Guthrie.

(13) Lieutenant-Colonel Sir James Clarke proposed, and Colonel Sloggett seconded, a vote of thanks to Lieutenant Skinner, M.V.O., for the most excellent way in which he had performed the duties of Honorary Secretary to the Fund, and requested that this resolution should be recorded at the Annual Meeting. It was carried unanimously.

Lieutenant-Colonel Skinner replied. F. W. H. DAVIE HABBIS, Lieutenant-Colonel,

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ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS' BENEVOLENT SOCIE'rY.

REPORT OF OOMMITTEE MEETING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1907.

Present. Surgeon-General Sir Alfred Keogh, K.O_B., President of the Society, in the Ohair. Surgeon-General Sir Oharles Ouffe, K.O.B. -Deputy Surgeon-General Don. Deputy Surgeon-General O. A. Innes. Lieutenant-Colonel J. Martin. Lieutenant-Oolonel A. 1\1:. Davies. Lieutena.nt-Oolonel B. Skinner, M.V.O. (1) The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. (2) It was noted that Lieutenant-Oolonel F. W. H. Davie Harris had taken over

the duties of Secretary from Oolonel Ligertwood, C.B., from January 1, in accordance with instructions receiv,ed from the Committees of Management of the Royal Army Medical Oorps Fund and Army Medical Officers' Benevolent Society.

(3) Sanction was given for the refund of the sum of £10 advanced by the late Secretary to the daughter of the late Inspector-General R., who was in great distress and very ill (since dead).

(4) It was noted that the forms of application for assistance had been sent out. (5) The petty cash book was examined and passed, and sanction was given for the

payment of the late Secretary's salary to December 31, 1906, amounting to £12 lOs. (6) The case of M. A. was reconsidered, and it was resolved to give her 15s. a week

by quarterly instalments until the next Annual Meeting. (7) On the motion of Lieutenant-Oolonel Skinner, M. V.O., seconded by Lieutenant

Oolonel Davies, it was resolved to appoint Oolonel Sloggett as a member of this Oommittee, vice Lieutenant-Oolonel Skinner, M_V.O., who is proceeding abroad at an early date.

(8) It was resolved that a Form of Application for Assistance be sent to Mrs. H. (9) On the motion of Lieutenant-Oolonel Martin, seconded by the Ohairman, it

was resolved-That Principal Medical Officers of Districts be requested to furnish the Secretary with the names of any institutions in their commands which would take in, for a small annual payment, helpless old ladies.

(10) Sir Oharles Ouffe gave notice that he proposed at the next Oommittee Meeting to bring forward for discussion the following resolutions ;-

(i.) That the full names, instead of initials, of beneficiaries of the Society be given in all reports.

(ii.) 'rhat the sum of £25 be kept in the hands of the Secretary as a reserve to meet urgent requirements, and that all cases of emergency relieved by donation, not exceeding £5 in anyone case in any month, be reported to the President or Ohairman of the Executive Oommittee as soon as possible, with a view to covering sanction for the expenditure being recommended to the Oommittee.

(iiL) That the distribution of the funds of the Army Medical Officers' Benevolent SOClety be made as heretofore, with strict regard to the circumstances of each. cas,:" after careful consideration of the income from all sources of the applicants, and theIr ability to obtain employment to maintain or assist in maintaining themselves.

(iv.) That in order to aS,sist as many deserving cases as possible, the maximum donation out of the funds of the Society to any family or any individual shall not in ordinary cases exceed £30 in anyone year. _

(v.) That in cases in which the Oommittee recommend an increase of the donation mentioned in paragraph 4, a report be made at the next General Meeting of the Society with a view to the sanction of the subscribers to the Fund being obtained.

(vi.) That all monies not required for the purpose of relieving deserving cases, and for the expenses of the administration of the Fund, be invested at the end of each half year, or earlier if considered advisable, in one or more of the usual Trustees' stocks or securities by direction of the Oommittee.

(11) A vote of thanks was passed to the Ohairman and the meeting separated. F. W. H. DA VIE HARRIS, Lieutenant-Colonel,

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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS COMPASSIONATE FUND.

The following have received relief during the Quarter ended December 31, 1906:

WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND.

I If in I

Number receipt Monthly Total

I amount Name of recipient Age of of a grant received Remarks

children pension. from Fund from Fund Amount I

Mrs. K., London 40 2 None £2 £8 I Widow of a Private, who died at Mauritius. Cannot ob-tain employment.

Mrs. B., London 79 2 None £1 £13 Widow of No. 8 late Sergeant. Major. Is too old to work, and t,vo sons caunot afford more than 3s. weekly between them.

Mrs. K., London 68 .. None £110s. £5210s. Widow of a pensioner; is too old to work.

Mrs. S., London 59 .. None £110s. £611Os. Widow of a pensioner; can-not work owing to ill·health.

Mrs. S., London 38 3 None £1 £93 Widow of a Private, and has heart disease. Grant reduced from £2 from Oct. 1, 1906.

Mrs. C., Chester 36 1 None 12s.6d. £4828. Widow of 9938 Private. Dis· continued after December 1, 1906. Not considered neces·

Mrs. V., Netley 30 3 None £110s. sary.

£21 Widow of 10407 Sergt. Child· ren all young and require at-tention of mother. The eldest

Mrs. M., Dover 44 5 None £1 £33 is registered for a school.

Widow of a Sgt.-Major. Four of the children are in homes, and one, aged 8, is with her.

Mrs. H., Dublin 59 2 None £110s. £25 Widow of 1721 Private. Is un· able to work; children both grown up and unable to assist her.

Mrs. G., Dublin 50 4 None £110s. £3710s. Widow of 2737 Private; young-est child 12 years. In receipt of variable sums from two sons, sometimes nothing.

Mrs. 1., Dublin 63 1 None £110s. £57 Widow of a pensioner; daugh-ter is unable to keep her, and she cannot work.

Mrs. S., Dublin 62 .. None £110s. £7410s. Widow of a Corporal; decrepit and blind.

Mrs. R., Dublin 46 3 None £2 £76 Widow of 2512, A. H. Corps; is in' delicate health. Two eldest children have signs of tubercular disease.

Mrs. G., Dulwich 39 6 None £110s. £221Os. Widow of a Corporal. The two oldest children assist her. Remainder are under 8 years.

Child P., Cahir 8 .. None £15s. £4817s. Child of the late 7150 Staff-I Sergeant. Arrangements are

being made for the child to be placed in a school.

Mrs. C., Norwich 41 2 None £2 £85 Widow of a Private, and suffers from rheumatism. One child is in a school; girl, aged 10, at home, and is delicate.

Mrs. B., Seven· 39 .. None £1 £16 Widow of a Sergeant.Major. oaks Discontinued after Novem-

ber 1, 1906, as she obtained

Mrs. C., Alder- 63 .. None employment.

Is too old to' £110s. £710s. Widow of 608. shot work.

Mrs.G., Newport, 70 2 None .. £55s. Widow of No. 45, A.H. Corps. LW. .. Gran t made to cover expenses .

of an illness.




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Name of recipient

Mr. N., London

l{rs. H., London

Mr. T., London

Mr. A., Netley .•

Mr. P., Netley ..

Child L., Ports. mouth

Mrs. H., Oarn. forth

Mr. M., London

Mrs. 0., Netley

Mr. W., Portsmouth

Mr. E., Portsmouth

.child W., Brighton

Age

46

35

50

40

32

53

28

Mr. B., Norwich [ 25

Mrs. 0., Ohester 30

Mr. T., Aldershot

Aldershot,

GENERAL RELIEF FUND.

I !fin

Number receipt Monthly of I of a grant

children pension. from Fnnd Amonnt

4

1

4

3

2

3

2

4

None

None

Is. 6d. a day 1s.6d. a day

Is. a day

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

6d.a day reserve pay

None

Bd. a day

£2

lOs.

£1

£2

£1

£2

Total amount received

from Fund

Remarks

£27 Late 5270. A widower. Ohil-dren are being cared for by relations. Has only one eye, and vision defective. Oannot work.

£32 Wife of a discharged Oorporal, who has deserted her. Was granted £1 to payoff her debts.

£llOs. Late 13643 Pte. Was given to assist him in his illness.

£12 I Late 2938 Oorporal. Has Bright's disease and is un· able to work. Wife is delicate.

£12 Late 7223 Private. Has tuber-cle of lung, arid is unable to work.

£3 Ohild of late 9119 Private, who was in the workhouse. Grant is now suspended pending further enquiries, which are being made by A. M. 0., Portsmouth.

£12 I Wife of a Private in civil prison. Ohildren are young.

10s. Late 3631 Pte. Was granted 10s. to assist him while out of employment.

£5 Wife of 10059. Staff.Sergeant. Was granted £5 to enable her to rejoin her parents. Husband in arrest. This amount will now be refunded by the soldier in monthly instalments of £1.

£15s. Late 10854. Was granted £1 5s. to pay his fare to Oornwall, to enable' him to take np employment.

10s. Late 11187. Was granted lOs. to enable him to proceed to London to take up employment .

. £5 19s. Ohild of late 7573 Pte. The money was granted to enable the child to go to a convalescent home for three months, and to meet former expenses incurred.

£2 Was grauted £2 to cover ex-penses of illness. Is on Army reserve. No. 1'7536 Private. Is married.

£1 Wife of a Oorporal who has deserted. Was granted £1 to assist her.

£1 Late 9165 Pte. Granted to assist him while out of employment.

(Signed) E. T. F. BIRRELL, Captain, Jamtary 10, 1907. Hon. Secretary.




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Date.

1906.

Oct. 5

" 23

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS COMPASSIONATE (WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS') FUND.

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1906.

RECEIPTS.

From whom received. On what account. £ s. d.

Balance Credit last Quarter 1 17 2

Secretary, R.A.M.C. Fuud Grant 26 0 0 78 0 0

Total £105 17 2

EXPENDITURE. Date.

1906. To whom paid.

Oct. 1 Various .. to

Dec. 31 Oct. 23 Mrs. Gibbs Dec. 31 Sergt. H. Cassell

On what account.

Mouthly Disbursements to 17 Widows and one Orphan

Grant Clerk Postage

Balance at Bank ..

Total

£ s. d.

76 2 6 550 010 0

o 2 10 23 16 10

£105 17 2

Aldershot, (Si(Jned) E, T. F. BIRRELL, Captain, Hon. Secretary. January 10, 1907,




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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS COMPASSIONATE FUND-GENERAL RELIEF FUND.

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1906.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE.

Date. From whom received. On what account. £, s. d. Date. To whom paid. On what account. £, .. d.

1906. 1906.

Balance Credit last Quarter 0 3 5 Oct. 1 Various Disbursemen t. to 7

Oct. 5 Secretary, R.A.M.C. Fund Grant 10 0 0 to cases receiving

23 .. 30 0 0 Dec. 31 mon thl y relief 26 10 0

Dec. 13 .. .. 10 0 0 Oct. 3 P. M. 0., L. D. Expenses of 3 cases .. 0 3 3

5 Mr. Martin .. Grant .. o 10 0

Nov. 2 Mrs. Uarnell Loan .. 5 0 0

6 Mr. Wilson .. Grant .. 1 5 0

26 Mr. Ed wards o 10 0

Dec. 4 Sister Stella .. Grant, child Wood· ward 5 19 0

10 Mr. Bunkell Grant .. 2 0 0

11 Mrs. Ogden ., 1 0 0 18 Mr. Tompkins 1 0 0 31 Sergt. H. Cassell Clerk 010 0

Postage 0 3 3 Balance at Bank 5 12 11

Total £50 3 5 Total £50 3 5

Aldershot, (Signed) E. T. F. BIRRELL, Captain, Hon. Sec1·etary. January 10, 1907.




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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS BAND FUND.

BALANCE SHEET FOR QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1906.

RECEIPTS. EXPENDITURE. 1906. £ s. d. 1906. £ s. d.

Oct. 1. Balance Credit last quarter 2 911 Oct. 30. Bandmaster's Salary, October .. 10 0 0

9. Band Expenses to College, September 25 211 9 " "

Band Pay .. 12 11 8

23. Grant from R.A.M.C. Fund 188 0 0 Dec. 3. Bandmaster's Salary, November 10 0 0 16. Hon. Sec. R.A.M.C. Mess, Aldershot, Officers' Band Pay .. 12 0 0

Subscriptions, September 5 2 6 21. Bandmaster's Salary, December 10 0 0 Nov. 15. Hon. Sec. R.A.M.C. Mess, Aldershot, Officers' Band Pay .. 12 '2 4

Subscriptions, October 5 2 6 Nov. 17. New Cheque Book 0 2 1 Dec. 13. Hon. Sec. R.A.lYLC. Mess, Aldershot, Officers' Dec. 31. Balance Credit 146 12 3

Subscriptions, November 9 15 0

Nov. 20. Value of Unused Cheques, Old Cheque Book 0 1 8 Dec. 10. One Officer's Subscription 0 5 0

Total .. £213 8 4 Total .. £213 8 4

A Ide1'shot, (Signed) E. T. F. BIRRELL, Captain, Jamw1'y 10, 1907. Band P1·esident.




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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS BAND FUND.

RECEIPTS. Hon. Secretary, R.A.M.C. Mess, Aldershot

Credit Balance

Total

ESTIMATE FOR QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 1907.

£ s. d. 20 0 0

146 12 3

... £166 12 3

EXPENDITURE.

(1) Bills for last quarter, since paid

Hawkes and Co., Music and Repairs Gale and Polden, Programmes ..

Postage for Half-Year

£ s. d.

21 2 11 010 0

051

Due to Boosey and Co. for New Instruments, &c.,

supplied-a few of which are still on order-about. 121 3 11

Total £H3 111

(2) For present quarter- £ s. d.

Bandmaster's Salary at £10 30 0 0

Bandsmen's Pay at £12 15s. 38 5 0

Music and Repairs at £5 .. 15 0 0 ---

Total .. £83 5 0

-(3) The following instrument, &c., is recommended if £ s. d.

funds can be allotted-One Plated Alto Saxophone, with Case, marked,

for a Second Saxophone Player recently en-

listed 16 4 9

Two Viola Cases at 30s. 1 10 0

Total £17 14 9




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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS FUND-ACCOUNTS FOR SEVEN MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31, 1906. GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS.

RECEIPTS. DISBURSEMENTS.

£ s. d. £ s. d. :£ s. d.

Subscriptions. Active List:- Travelling E:x:penses 0 0 2

1 Officer at 40s. .. 2 0 0 Stamps .. 6 14 5

10 Officers at 20s. .. 10 0 0 Clerks .. 4 8 71

---- 12 0 0 Printing 310 8

Retired Pay :- Stationery o 12 8

1 Officer at 208 1 0 0 Report of General Meeting .. 3 14 0

---- 1 0 0 Hire of the R. U. S. Theatre, June 18, 1906 1 1 0

1 Officer at 20s. Subscription for 1907 1 0 0 ----- 1 0 0 1 Cheque Book .. 0 4 2

Balance Dr., Allocated as follows :- 1 Subscription at 20s. Refunded 1 0 0

One-half to Memorial Fund 314 5~ E:x:change On Irish Draft 0 0 3

One-fourth to Dinner Fund 1 17 3 Postage, Messrs. HoIt and Co. 0 3 0

One-fourth to Band Fund 1 17 3 -------- 7 8 11~

----Total .. £21 8 11~ Total ..

:£ s. d.

20 1 6! .

1 7 5

£21 811i




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RECEIPTS.

Balance credit brought forward on May 3, 1906-

On Deposit Current Account ..

Interest on Deposit, January-June, 1906 Interest on Deposit, July-December, 1906 Grant from General Fund Subscriptions specially allocated

MEMORIAL FUND.

DISBURSEMENTS. £ S. d. £ s. d. 1906. £ s. d. £ s. d.

July I!} Framing" V.C." Pictures Dec.

1 17 0

650 0 0 July 18 482 6 2

" 30

----1,132 6 2 Oct. 29 7 18 2 22

10 0 0

010 0 Dec. 31

Dec. 4

£1,15014 4

Expenses connected with paint. ing two pictures for the "V.C." Gallery 32 0 0

Incidental Expenses 0 8 1 Credited to Band in accordance

with resolution of Fourth General Meeting 120 5 0

Ditto, to meet charge from General Fund Appropriation 2 0 0

Mrs. Murray Cookesley for oil. painting of Sir T. Crawford 75 0 0

---- 231 10 1 Proportion of charge for Gene·

ral Fund Appropriations 3 14 5! Balance in hand (see Balance

Sheet) Deposit (£200 deposited June 7;

£50 added October 1; £250 withdrawn November 14; £100withdrawnDecember 11) 550 0 0

Current Account .. 365 9 9~

--- 915 9 9!

£1,150 14 4




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BAND FUND.

RECEIPTS. 1906. £ s. d.

Balance Oredit brought forward from May 31, 1906 137 15 0

Grant from General Fund Subscriptions specially allocated

Oct. 23 Oredited from Memorial Fund Dec. 31

" " " " 1 Special Subscription for 1907

120 5 0 2 0 0 0 7 6

-----£260 7 6

1906. July 23

DISBURSEMENTS.

Hon. Secretary, Aldershot Sub·Oommittee, for Band:

July 23 October 22

Proportion of charge for a ppropria tion

Balance, Ourrent Account Sheet) ..

£70 0 0 188 0 0 -----

General Fund

(see Balance

DINNER FUND.

RECEIPTS.

Balance Oredit brought forward from May 31, 1906 Subscription specially allocated "

£ s. d. 326 16 2 050

£327 1 2

DISBURSEMENTS. 1906.

June 12 Army and Navy Stores--Oigars, £11 98. 7d.; Oigarettes, £128. 6d., for Annual Dinner

13 Advertisements -" Times," £lls.; "Morning Post," 10s. 6d.

19 Trocadero Restaurant, for Annual Dinner Proportion of charge for General Fund

appropriation Balance, Ourrent Account (see Balance

Sheet) ..

£ s. d.

258 0 0

1 17 3

010 3 -----

£260 7 6

£ s. d.

12 12 1

111 6 199 2 6

1 17 3

111 17 10 -----

.£327 1 2




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RECEIPTS.

Balance credit brought forward from May 31, 1906-

On Deposit Ourrent Account ..

Interest on Deposit, January to June, 1906

Interest on Deposit, July to December, 1906

Refund from 001. Oorker on account of travelling expenses child H. Ohap. lin to R.S.D.H. .... ..

OOMPASSIONATE FUND (OHARITABLE SCHOOLS).

,£ s. d.

1,264 0 2 21 3 5

£ s. d.

1,285 3 7

15 13 4

15 11 3

400

£1,320 8 2

1906 June 21 Oct. 1 &

Dec. 17 June 20

July6and Oct. 4

DISBURSEMENTS.

Royal Soldiers' Daughters' Home, three quarters' payments from June 21, Girl E.O ...

St. Francis' Home, Shefiord, one years' pension from June 18, 1906, Boy W .. ,

Royal Soldiers' Daughters' Home, two quarters' payments from July 4, 1906, GirlH. O ...

June 22 Travelling expenses, &c., Girl H. 0., to R S.D.H.

July 2 and Oct. 1

Northants Orphanage, two quarters pay· ments from July 1, 1906, Girls (two) H.

July 6 St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphanage, Glasnevin, six months' maintenance from July 6,1906, Boy R. .. .,

Gordon Boys' Home, Dover, two quarters' payments from July 20, 1906, Boy A .,

Expenses in sending Boy A. to Gordon Boys' Home

July 23 & Oct 22

July 26

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

1 St. Vincent de Paul Male Orphanage, Glasnevin, six months' maintenance from Oct. 3, 1906, Boy H.

29 Royal Soldiers' Daughters' Home, one quarter's payments from November 29, 1906, Girl E. L.

1 Expenses of E. L. to Royal Soldiers' Daughters' Home. . . . . .

Balance in hand (see Balance Sheet)Deposit (£64 withdrawn

from deposit Oct. 1) .. £1,200 0 2 Ourrent Account 23 5 6

,£ s. d.

14 5 0

20 0 0

910 0

6 6 0

16 0 0

8 10 0

8 0 0

0 8 8

8 10 0

4 15 0

017 10

1,223 5 8

£1,320 8 2




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June 11

Aug. 10 June 28 Dec. 26 July 23

Aug. 27

16

Oct. 10 22

26

Nov. 12

" 26

27

COMPASSIONATE FUND (GENERAL RELIEF).

RECEIPTS.

Balance Credit brought forward 31,1906-

£ s. d. from May

£900 0 0 On deposit Current Aecount 195 1 0

---1,095 Interest on deposit, January to June, 1906.. 11

1 7

0 9

" July to December, 1906 13 4 4

Newbridge Garrison Church, Collection on May 13, 1906 ..

From Major C. W. Reilly (donation)

" Regt. Inst., R. A.M.C., Netley

"

" Mil. Hospital, Bloemfon· tein(£5, less commission)

" Harrismith (per Lieut.· Colonel Hickson)

No. 7 Gen. Hosp. Memorial Fund (Balance)

" Regt. Inst., No. 12 Co.

" " Middelburg, Transvaal " No. 1 and Depot Co's." R.A.M.C.,

Aldershot Regt. Inst., No. 16 Co ...

" " Bar berton ..

" "

1 4 3 1 0 0

25 0 0 25 0 0

4 17 0

550

o 12 6 500

10 0 0

5210 0 400 1 16 0

200

£1,257 17 10

DISBURSEMENTS.

To Aldershot Sub. Committee for General Relief-July 23, £35; October 4, £10; October 22, £30;

December 12, £10 Advanced to B. Andrews, on loan ..

Balance in hand (see Balance Sheet)Deposit (£100 deposited on June 7; £100

added on October 1) .. £1,100 0 0 Current Account .. 65 14 10

£ s. d.

85 0 0 730

----1,165 14 10

£1,257 17 10




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COMPASSIONATE FUND (WIDOWS AND ORPHANS).

RECEIPTS. Balance Credit brought forward from May 13, 1906-

On Deposit £350 0 0 Current Account 42 5 5

Interest on Deposit, January to June, 1906 " .. July to December, 1906

£ s. d.

392 5 5 41411 3 10 9

£40011 1

DISBURSEMENTS. Hon. Secretary Aldershot Sub-Committee (July 23, 1906,

£70; Oct. 4, 1906, £26; Oct. 22, 1906, £78) " Balance in hand (see Balance Sheet)-

Deposit (£150 withdrawn Oct. 1).. £200 0 0 Current Account 26 11 1

£ s. d.

174 0 0

226 11 1

£40011 1

BALANCE SHEET, DECEMBER 31, 1906.

ASSETS. £ s. d.

9 7 By Cash at Bankers, Current

Account May 31, 1906 £1,202 " Total Receipts as per

Bankers' Pass Book .. 653 7 9 ---1,855 17 4

" Total Expenditure as per Bankers' Pass Book .. " 1,262 18 1

£ s. d.

" Balance at Bankers December 31,1906 ----- 592 19 3 " " cash in hands of Hon. Secretary 0 10 O~ " Deposit Accounts, December 31, 1906 :

Charitable Schools .. 1,200 0 2 General Fund-Memorials, £550; Gene-

ral Relief, £1,100; Widows and Or-phans £200 .. 1,850 0 0

----3,050 0 2

£3,643 9 5~

January 4,1907.

To Memorial Fund " BandFuud " Dinner Fund ..

LIABILITIES.

" Compassionate Fund (Charitable Schools) (General Relief)

" (Widows aud OrphanR)

£ s. d. 915 9 9~

010 3 111 17 10

1,223 5 8 1,165 14 10

226 11 1

£3,643 9 5~

(Signed) B. SKINNER, Lieutenant-Colonel, Hon. Secretary.

We have examine~ the above Balance Sheet and Accounts with the Books and Vouchers relating thereto, and certify them to be correct. We have also verIfied the Bank Balances on Current and Deposit Accounts.

(Signed) EVANS, PEARSON & Co., Chartered Accountants, lanuary 9,1907, portland House, Basinghall Street, E,C,




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BIRTHS. BAKER.-On December 21, 1906, at "Dromid," Be~mont 'Terrace, N.C.R.,

Dublin, the wife of Lieutenant-Colonel W. J. Baker, R.A.M.C:, of a son. . STEEL.-On January 2, at Stirling House, Alexandra Road, South Farnborough,

Hants, the wife of Major E. B. Steel, R.A.M.C., of a son.

DEATHS. DOOLEY~-On December 20, at Walcot, Bath, Honorary Brigade-Surgeon George

Francis Dooley, Surgeon-Lieutenant. Colonel, retired Army Medical Staff, aged 66 years. He entered the Service, March 31, 1864; was promoted Surgeon, March .1, 1873; Surgeon-Major, April 28, 1876; Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel, March 31, 1884 ; retiring with the honorary rank of Brigade-Surgeon, April 18, 1885.

DRURY.-On December 18, at Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, Major Maurice O'Connor Drury, retired pay, late Royal Army Medical Corps, aged 49 years. He entered the Service July 31, 1880; was promoted Surgeon-Major July 31, 1892; and retired on retired pay December 5, 1900. His war services were as follows: -Soudan Expedition, 1885.-Suakin. Medal with clasp; bronze star. Burmese Expedition, 1886-7.Despatches, Londun Gazette, September 2, 1887. South African War, 1899-1900.·Queen's medal with two clasps.

HARVEY.-On December 21, at Osborne Convalescent Home, Lieutenant Norcott D'Esterre Harvey, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, aged 27 years. He entered the Service August 31, 1903; and embarked for service in South Africa, September 22, 1904; returning home on sick leave, May 2, 1906.

LOFTHOUSE.-On January 7, at Harrogate, Honorary Deputy Surgeon-General Richard Chapman Lofthouse, M.D., Brigade-Surgeon, retired Medical Department, .aged 75 years. He entered the Service July 14, 1854; was promoted Surgeon March 9, 1867; Surgeon-Major March 1, 1873; and Brigade-Surgeon November 27, 1879. He retired with the honorary rank of Deputy Surgeou-General, August 6, 1884. His war services were as follows :-Crimean Campaign, 1855.-Siege and fall of Sevastopol : battle of Tchernaya. affair at Kertch. Medal with clasp, and Turkish medal. Indian Mutiny, 1857-9.-Siege of Rahutghur, action of Baroda, relief of Sangor, siege and ·capture of Garrakota. forcing the pass of Muddenpore, battle of Betwa, siege and fall ,of Jhansi, action of Koonch, battle of Golowlie, capture of town and fort of Calpee, action of Morar, recapture of Gwalior, operations in Bundelcund, affairs of Garotha and Jachlone, pursuit of Tantia Topee. Despatch, London Gazette, April 18, 1859. Medal with clasp.

O'DWYER.-At Heidelberg, Germany, on her birthday, January 11, 1907, following a surgical operation, Henrietta Matilda (Dettie), the beloved wife of SurgeonGeneral O'Dwyer, late Army Medical Staff .•

WADE.-On December 26, in London, Surgeon-Major-General Frederick William Wade, retired Army Medical Staff, aged 69 years. He entered the Service September 28, 1857; was promoted Surgeon October 5, 1872; Surgeon-Major March 1, 1873; Brigade-Surgeon February 1, 1883; Deputy Surgeon-General December 31, 1887; Surgeon-Major-General December 15, 1892. He retired on January 24, 1894.

EXCHANGE.

The charge for inserting Notices respecting Exchanges in the Roya~ Army Medical Corps is 5/- for not more than five lines, which should be forwarded by Oheque or P.O.O., with the notice, to Messrs. G. STREET .and 00., Ltd., 8, Serle Street, London, W.O., not later than the 22nd of ,the month.




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',I'he JJ;ditor will be glad to reoeive original oo:inmunioatio~s upon profeslIional subjeots, travel, and personal experienoes, &0. fle will also be glad to receive aems of news and information regarding matters: of interest to the Corps from the various garrisons, districts and oommands a1; home and abroadJ . ,

All such Communications 01' Articles accepted and published in the "Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps" wIll (unless the: Author notifies at the tIme of submission that he reserves the copyright of the Aitlcle to himself) be!lome the property of the Library and Journal CommIttee, who wlll exercise full copyright powers concerning such Articles.

Matter intended for the Oorps News should reach the Editor not later than 1;he 15th of each month for the following month's issue. All tbese oommunications should be written upon one side of the paper only, they should by preference be type. written, but, if not, all proper names should be written in capital letters (or printed) to avoid mistakes, and be addressed The Editor, JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS, War Office, Whitehall, London,K W.

Communications have been received from Colonels R. H. Forman; J. M. Beam'tsh (R.). Lieutenant·Colonels S. Westcott, C.M.G., C. H. Melville, W. G. Macpherson, a.M.G., R. J. O. Cottell, A. M. Davies, W. D. Leishman, - Fotheringham, Oana!lian A.M.S. Majors F. J. W. Porter, D.S.O., F. Smith, D.S.O., W. H. Horrocks, Norma.n Faichnie, S. F. Green, R. F. E. Austin, K. B. Barnett, F. W. Hardy, P. G. levers (R.). Captains A. E: B. Wood, B. B. Bnrke, D. S. Skelton, R. J. Blackham, H. P: W. Barrow, C. H. StrattoD, A. H. Morris, A. J. Hull, J. M. Cutbbert. Lieutenants H. H. B. Cunningham, L. V. Thurston.




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