OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. · In Appendix xi, K.R., Subheads (d) ii and (d) iii: Lieutenant H. F. Panton. LIST OF SUCOESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONS IN THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL

JOURNAL OF THE

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. (torps 'lAew£;.

MARCH, 1914.

ESTABLISHMENTS. Royal Army Medical College: Major Stevenson L. Cummins, M.B., Royal Army

Medical Corps, an Assistant Professor, to be a Professor, vice Brevet-Colonel Sir W. B. Leishman, Knt., M.B., F.R.S., Royal Army Medical Corps, Honorary Physician to the King, dated February 1,1914. Oaptain A. O. H. Gray, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps, to be an Assistant Professor, vice Major S. L. Cummins, M.B., dated February 1, 1914. .

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. The undermentioned are restored to the establishment: Supernumerary Lieutenant-

Oolonel Hugh O. Thurston, O.M.G., vice A. R. Aldridge, retired, dated January ~4, 1914; Supernumerary Lieutenant - Oolonel and Brevet - Oolonel Sir William B. Leishman, Knt., F.R.S., M.B., K.H.P., dated February 1, 1914.

Lieutenant-Oolonel Monckton O'D. Braddell, M.B., retires on retired pay, dated February 4, 1914.

Lieutenant-Oolonel WilIiam Turner is placed on retired pay, dated February 25, 1914.

The undermentioned Majors to be Lieutenant-Colonels: Henry Dunn, M.B., vice M. O'D. Braddell, M.B., retired, dated February 4,1914; Samuel H. Withers, M.B., vice W. Turner, retired, dated February 25, 1914.

Major John D. G. Macpherson, M.B., to be Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services of a Territorial Division, dated January 29,1914.

Major Oharles E. P. Fowler retires on retired pay, dated February 4; 1914. Major FrederickA. Stephens is placed temporarily on the half-pay list, on account

of ill-health, dated February 4, 1914. Captain Barry A. Craig to be Major, dated January 29, 1914. Supernumerary Oaptain Malcohn Leckie is restored to the establishment, dated

February 11, 1914. Captain Archer Irvine-Fortescue, M.B., is seconded whilst studying the Japanese

language, dated December 21, 1913. Oaptain Benjamin A. OdIum is seconded for service under the Colonial Office,

dated January 1, 1914. The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains, dated January 29,1914: Charles

H. H. Harold, M.D., Eric L. Ffyfie, M.B., ~obert F. Bridges, M.B., Thomas J . . Hallinan, M.B., Hugh G. Monteith, John D. Bowie, M.B., Charles H. Stringer, Guy O. Chambers, John K. Gaunt, M.B., Leslie F. K. Way.

Lieutenant Francis J. Cairns, M.B., resigns his commission, dated February 7, 1914. Supernumerary Lieutenant George E. Dyas is restor6ld to the establishment, dated,

January 24, 1914. The undermentioned Lieutenants are confirmed in their rank: Sumner H. Smith,

Robert B. Price, M.B., William V. Oorbett, Frank C. Cowtan, Noel T. Whitehead, Henry C. D. Rankin, M.B.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants (on probation) dated January 30, 1914: Lieutenant Trefiry Owen Thompson, M.B., from the Royal Army Medical Corps Special Reserve; Stanley James Linzell, M.B., Lewis Rudall Shore, John Galbraith Gill, M.B., John William Cotter Stubbs, M.B., Sidney Marti.n Hattersley, M.B., David Wylie Rintoul, M.B., Allan Watson, M.B., Lieutenant Norman Veitch Lothian,

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M.B., from the Royal Army Medical Corps Special Reserve; Thomas Francis Penne-father Breen, M.B., Lieutenant John FitzGerald Gwynne, M.B., from the 3rd West Riding Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps (T.F.), Arthur John Alexander Menzies, M.R

The undermentioned Lieutenants are seconded uuder the provisions of Article 343, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion, 1913: Bernard Woodhouse, dated January 1, 1914, Treffry O. Thompson, M.B., Stanley J. Linzell, M.B., Lewis R. Shore, dated January 30,1914.

Quartermaster and Honorary Major Timothy Francis Brake is placed ou retired pay, dated February 18, 1914.

Quartermaster and Honorary Captain Joseph Attwood ratires on retired pay, dated February 18, 1914.

The undermentioned Serjeant-Majors to be Quartermasters with the honorary rank of Lieutenant :-

Llewellyn Jones, dated February 7, 1914. James Woollard and Edward Ernest Ward, dated February 18,1914. HIGHER RATE OF PAY.-Lieutenant·Colonels D. M. O'Callaghan, J. Donaldson,

G. H. Barefoot, and F. R. Newland have been selected for the increased pay under Article 358, Royal Warrant for Pay and Promotion.

ARRIYALS HOME FOR DUTY.-From West Africa: as on January 24, Captain J. Fairbairn. From India: on January 30, Lieutenant-Colonel M. P. C. Halt, D.S.O., Majors W. R. Blackwell, J. Matthews and A. H. Safford, Captain E. R Lathbury; on Pebruary 5, Lieutenant-Colonel F. J. Morgan, Major E. Vol. Bliss, Captains R. D. O'Connor and F. Casement. From Malta: on February 19, Major W. L. Baker, Captains P. S. Stewart and W. K. Beaman.

ARRIYALS HOME ON LEAYE.-Captains W. F. H. Vanghan, T. C. Lucas, F. H. M. Chapman, G. F. Dawson, F. J. Stuart, R. M. Dickson, F. H. Bradley, J. B. Jones, J. J. D. Roche, and J. K. Gaunt.

POSTINGS.-Royal Arsenal, Woolwich: Lieutenant·Colonel F. J. Morgan. Scottish Command: Captain F. Oasement. Northern Command: Major J. Matthews, Captains I W. K. Beaman and R. D. O'Connor. Aldershot Oommand:. Lieutenant.Colonel M. P. C. Holt, D.S.O. Eastern Command: Majors E. W. Bliss and W. L. Baker. Irish Command: Major A. H. Safford, Captains E. B. Lathbury and J. A. Bennett. Southern Command: Captain P. S. Stewart. London District: Major W. R. Blackwell.

Major H. G. Pinches and Lieutenant N. T. Whitehead have been posted to the Eastern Command instead of to the Irish Command and London District respectively, as previously notified.

TRANSFERS.-To Oanterbury: Lieutenant·Colonel T. R Winter, from Oolchester. To Dover: Lieutenant·Colonel D. M. O'Callaghan, from Hilsea. To Oolchester: Lieutenant·Colonel F. R. Newland, from Dover; Captain N. Low, from Portsmouth.

TRANSFERS TO THE HOME ESTABLISHMENT.-From India, on January 21, Captain F. T. Turuer.

APPOINTMENTS.-Lieutenant-Colonel T. R Winter, charge of the Military Hospital, Canterbury. Lieutenant·Colonel D. M. O'Callaghan, charge of the Military Hospital, Dover, and Senior Medical Officer, Sonth·Eastern Coast Defences. Lien. tenant-Colonel F. R. Newland, charge of the Military Hospital, Colchester. Lieutenant. Colonel F. J. Morgan, Senior Medical Officer, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Lieutenant-Colonel M. P. O. Holt, D.S.O., cl;1arge of the Surgical Wards, Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot. Major E. Brodribb, Specialist in Ophthalmology, Malta. Captain N. Low, Sanitary Officer, Eastern Command.

RETIRED PAY APPOINTMENT.-Lieutenant·Colonel J. Kearney, Medical Charge at Landguard Fort (transferred from Wrexham).

The following retired pay appointments are vacant: Fort Efford and Mutley District, Golden Hill, Netheravon, Trowbridge, and Wrexham.

QUALIFICATIONS.-The undermentioned officers have obtained the degrees, &c., noted against their names: Oaptain N. Low, the Diploma in Public Health of ·the Royal Colleges of PhysiCians, London, and Surgeons, England; Oaptain W. E, Marshall, the Diploma in Public Health of the University of St. Andrews; Lieutenant J. L. Ritchie, the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

ROSTER FOR SERYICE ABROAD.-Majors J. G. McNaught and E. F. Q. L'Estrange, Oaptains H. Stewart and J. B. Grogan, have exchanged to higher

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positions on the roster with Majors T. P. Jones and G. A. Moore, Captains W. F . . Tyndale, C.M.G., and R. H. Bridges, respectively.

EMBARKATIONS.-For West Africa: on February 3, Major C. E. Pollock, Captains E. E. Booth, G. Ormrod and M. J. Cromie. For India: on February 11, Colonel C. Birt, Lieutenant-Colonels J. F. Donegan and R. Holyoake, Captains B. G. Patch, H. C. Winckworth and C. E. W. S. Fawcett, Lieutenant W. W. Pratt. For Malta: on February 14, Lieutenant R. C. Carlyle. .

CHANGE OF NAM.E.-Major F. W. Lambelle has, by Deed Poll dated January 7, changed his surname to Lamballe.

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

Passed for the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel :-In Appendix xiv, K.R., Part 1: Majors S. A. Archer, M. MacG. Rattray, R. S. H.

Fuhr, D.S.O., G. H. Goddard and J. W. Leake. In Appendix xiv, K.R., Part 1, Subject 1: Majors H. A. L. Howell and A. W.

Hooper, D.S.O. Passed for promotion to the rank of Major :-In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead(b): Captain W. K. Beaman. In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead (c) ii ; Captains O. R. McEwen and G. Petit. In Appendix xi, K.R., Subheads (d) ii and (d) iii: Majors G. T. K. Maurice, H. S.

Taylor, F. G. Richards, F. McLennan and H. R. Bateman, Captains A. C. Osburn, F. J. Garland, H. C. Sidgwick, H. St. M. Carter, L. V. Thurston, H. G. Sherren, J. H. Graham, H. Stewart and A. M. Pollard.

In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead (d) ii: Majors M. Boyle, T. C. Lauder and L. Cotterill, Captains S. C. Bowle and E. E. Booth.

In Appendix xi. K.R., Subhead (d) iii: Majors H. A. L. Howell, G. B. Riddick, E. A. Bourke. P. H. Collingwood, A. L. A. Webb, B. B. Burke, E. W. Powell, W. M. Power, J. B. Clarke, E. Ryan and J. H. R. Winder, Captains J. W. S. Seccombe, H. T. Wilson, J. S. Pascoe, G. Ormrod, E. T. Potts, W. McConaghy and C. Kelly.

Passed for promotion to the rank of Captain:-In Appendix xi, K.R., Subhead (c) ii: Lieutenant T. A. Weston. In Appendix xi. K.R., Subheads (d) ii, (d) iii and (n): Lieutenants A. G. Biggam,

D. T. M. Large, M. Burnett, A. Hood, W. B. Stevenson, G. A. Blake, R. W. Vint, E. C. Lang, L. T. Poole, T. H. Balfour, N. W. Stevens and J. C. Sproule.

In Appendix xi, K.R., Subheads (d) ii and (d) iii: Lieutenant H. F. Panton. LIST OF SUCOESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONS IN THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL

CORPS AT THE COMPETITION HELD IN LONDON IN JANUARY, 1914, FOR WHICH FORTY-TWO CANDIDA'rES ENTERED.

Names Medical School Qualifications Marks

-----------------------------------1----'Thompson, T. O.

Linzell, S. J. 'Shore, S. R.

'Gill, J. G. *Stubbs, J. W. C.

*Hattersley, S. M.

'Rintoul, D. W. Watson, A.

*Lothian, N. V. *Breen, T. F. P.

Oxford Univ.· and St. George's Hospital

Edinburgh University .. Cambridge Univ. and St.

Bartholomew's Hosp. Edinburgh University .. Trinity College, Dublin

Cambridge Univ. and St. Bartholomew's Hosp.

St. Andrews University Edinburgh University ..

Glasgow University .. Trinity College, Dublin

Gwynne, J. F. G. Sheffield University Menzies, A. J. A. Edinburgh University ..

B.A., M.B., E.Ch. Univ. Oxford 601'5

M.B., Oh.E. Univ. Edin. 584'5 B.A.Cantab., M.R.C.S.Eng., 580

L.R.C.P.Lond. M.B., Ch.B. Univ. Edin. 565'5 B.A., M.B., B.Ch., E.A.O. 557'5

Univ. Dublin B.A., M.B.Cantab., M.R.C.S. 556

Eng., L.R.C.P.Lond. M.B., B.S. St. And. 552 M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., D.T.M. 547'5

Univ. Edin. B.Sc., M.B., E.Ch. Univ. Glas. 545 B.A., M.B., E.Ch., B.A.O. 540'5

Univ., Dublin M.B., Ch.B. Univ. Sheffield .. 533 M.A., M.B., Ch.B. Univ. Edin. 529

• Awarded Service marks under paragraph 71 of the Regulations for the Officers' Training Corps.

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WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN. PROMOTIONS.

The following promotions, to complete Establishment, will take effect from the d" tes specified :-

To be Serjeant-Majors.

1\0. Rank and Name Date Section Remarks

--'------.-----------;-----'---------------11141 Qmr.-Serjt. Ooggon, T. E. .. 12.11.13

11123 Polhill, H. J ... 7.2.14

To be Quartermaster· Serjeants.

10542 Staff-Serit. Mendel, A. E.. . 19.10.13

11582 Ryan, J. 12.11.13

14461 Baker, A. 9.12.13

12932 Gordon, O. 16.12.13

13856 McRay, R. J... 28.12.13

16115 Dewberry, E. B. 31.12.13

17849

10540

11318

11816

12025

10518

12890

.10598

11211

18912

12815

Serjeant

Staff·Serjt.

Serjeant ..

To be Statl·Serjeants.

Blanks, O. O .. .

Bottomley, G .. .

Dewar, H. F ...

Shepherd, L. A.

Harrold, A. E.

Brice, E.

Gardiner, J. S.

Knightley, P. G.

Marsden, L. T.

Dawson, H.

Burgess, G.

2.10.13

19.10.13

19.10.13

22.10.13

22.10.13

12.11.13

29.11.13

9.12.13

16.12.]3

28.12.13

31.12.13

Vice J. T. Packard, to H.M. Oommis-sion.

" L. J ones, to H.M. Oommission.

Vice W. H. Way, to Terri torialI!'orce.

" T. E. Ooggon, promoted.

" H. Williams, to pension.

" O. W. Hook, to pension.

" O. Perry, to pen· sion.

" H. G. Miller, to pension.

Vice F. Loveland, to-Territorial Force.

" A.' E. Mendel, promoted.

"G. Bottomley, supernumerary.

" A. Dearsley, to pension.

" L. A. Shepherd, supernumerary.

From Territorial Force, vice J. Ryan, promoted.

Vice A. E. Shaw, to pension.

" A. Baker, pro-moted.

.. O. Gordon, pro-moted.

" R. J. McKay, promoted.

" E. B. Dewberry, promoted.

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To be Serjeants.

No. Rank atld Name Date Section Remarks

11392 Lce.-Serjt. Oonner, E. 2.10.13 Nursing .., Vice O. O. Blanks, promoted.

1831 Riley, S. T. 5.10.13 General Duty "G. T. Holmes, to pension.

16481 Bee, W. W. 19.10.13 Nursing H. F. Dewar, promoted.

17091 Moore, J. 22.10.13 A. E. Harrold, promoted.

18917 Ohadwick, H ... 29.10.13 "

H. G: Parsons, to Territorial Force.

11788 Serjeant .. Macdonald, D. 22.11.13 General Duty From Territorial Force, vice P. Bul. lough, to Oolonial Government.

19320 Lce .. Serjt. Ritchie, H. A. 22.11.13 Nursing Vice H. B. Mason. to Oolonial Government.

12428 Ferguson, F. J. 22.11,13 P. Harvey, to Oolonial Government.

10191 Moore, G. R. .. 22.11.13 Oooking H. Kimberley,

.. I to Oolonial Government.

17454 Allport, E. 0 ... 22.11.13 Nursing H. Baker, to Oolonial Government.

17058 Fayter, H. 28.11.13 General Duty "

T. Kearns, to pension.

11814 Herington, A. E. 29.11.13 " "

J. S. Gardiner, promoted.

14693 Kay, F. W. 7.12.13 Oooking "

J. Robinson, to pension.

17390 .. Oowx, R. .. 9.12.13 General Duty "

P. G.Knightley,

.. , Humphrey,W.A. promoted.

10887 16.12.13 Oooking L. T. Marsden, promoted.

17513 .. I Gallivan, J. . . 28.12.13 Nursing " H. Dawson, pro-

.. I moted .

15804 .. j Fitze, J. 31.12.13 Oooking "

G. Burgess, pro· moted.

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No. Rank and Name Date Section Remarks

19060 Lce.-Corpl. Kay, C. L. 2.10.13 Cooking I Vice F. Becker, ap-pointed Lance-

General Duty I Serjeant.

19254 Scales, G. A ... 5.10.13 " B. B. Bevan, ap-pointed Lance-

Serjeant. 19433 Blake, H. 7.10.13 Nursing

" G. A. Davies,

discharged. 19419 Clark, W. G. W. 10.10.13

" F .. Miller, to pen-SIon. 19427 Vidler, C. E ... 19.10.13 W.A.Beckett,ap_

pointed Lance-

19460 i Serjeant. Payne, C. J. T. 22.10.13 E. Cragg, ap-I pointed Lance-Serjeant.

19454 Renshaw, E. S. 25.10.13 Clerical H. Borland, to pension.

19453 Wingate, A. C. 29.10.13 Q.A.I. M.N .S. " W. Bowler, ap-pointed Lance-

19468 Jack, G. D. 2.11.13 Clerical Serjeant.

C. Lomas, to Army Reserve.

19469 Purnell, H. D. 5.11.13 Nursin "

W. Webster, to pension.

19496 Pettit, H. 22.11.13 General Duty " F .. Harman, ap-pointed Lance-

Serjeant. 19497 Jackson, J. K. 22.11.13 Nursing

" T. P. Dent, ap-pointed Lance-Serjeant.

19517 Harrison, R. G. 22.11.13 Cooking "

N. Moore, ap-pointed Lance-Serjeant

19515 Salter, G. D ... 22.11.13 D. Davis, ap-pointed Lance-Serjeant.

24 Haynes, P. H. 28.11.13 Clerical "

V. Tripp, ap-pointed Lance-

. Serjeant. 19913 Roberts, T. S. 29.11.13 F. Poole, ap-

pointed Lance-Serjeant.

19553 Flight, P. H. .. 7.12.13 Nursing "

C. E. Bull, ap-pointed Lance-Serjeant.

19432 Parker, W. T ... '9.12.13 " A. R. Robinson, appointed

Reece, W. E ... Lance.Serjeant.

19536 12.12.13 H. Cunningham, discharged.

19539 Sayers, G. E ... 16.12.13 Cooking " W.C.Savegar,ap_ pointed Lance-

Serjeant. 19401 Harland, A. E. 22.12.13 General Duty T. Moody, re-

duced. 19574 Howe, T. 28.12.13

" G. Ireland, ap-pointed Lance-Serjeant.

19581 Cannon, H. J. 29.12.13 Cooking "

C. Hughes, to pension.

19823 Kilyon, T. J .•• 31.12.13 Nursing " D. Blair, ap-pointed Lance.

Serjeant.

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APPOINTMENTS.

The following appointments, to complete Establishment, will take effect from the dates specified ;-

To be Lance-Serjeants.

No. Rank and Name Date Section Remarks

10641 Corporal .. Becker, F. 2.10.13 Clerical Vice E. Conner, pro-moted.

18332 Bevan, B.·B. 5.10.13 Cooking S. 'I'. Riley, pro-moted.

17794 Beckett, W. A. 19.10.13 Q.A.I.M.N.S. " W. W. Bee, pro-moted. 17870 Oragg, E. 22.10.13 General Duty J. Moore, pro-

moted. 17964 Bowler, W. 29.10.13 Nursing H. Chadwick,

promoted. 17834 Harman, F. 22.11.13 General Duty H. A. Ritchie,

promoted. 15683 Dent, T. P. 22.11.13

" F. J. Ferguson, promoted.

17825 Moore, N. 22.11.13 Nursing G. R. Moore, promoted.

17977 Davis, D. 22.11.13 Cooking " E. C. Allport, promoted.

18657 'rripp, V. 28.11.13 Clerical H. Fayter, pro. moted.

19192 Poole, F. 29.11.13 Nursing " A. E. Herington,

promoted. 19595 Bull, O. E. 7.12.13 Clerical " F. W. Ray, pro-moted. 17714 Rohinson, A. R. 9.12.13 Q.A.I.M.N.S. R. Cowx, pro-

moted. 19933 Savegar, W. C. 16.12.13 Nursing " W.A.Humphrey, promoted. 16949 Ireland, G. 28.12.13 Cooking

" J. Gallivan, pro-moted.

17001 Blair, D. 31.12.13 I General Duty " J. Fitze, pro-

moted.

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To be Lance·Oorporals.

No. I Rank and Name Date Sertion Remarks

5582 Private Fielder, A. G ... 2.10.13 General Duty Vice C. L. Kay moted.

pro·

88 Robinson, S. 4.10.13 " C .. M. Ames, to Army Reserve.

94 Price, D. W. 5.10.13 Nursing G. A. Scales, promoted.

95 Thomas, A. G. 7.10.13 " H. Blake, pro·

W. moted. 109 Emment, A. G. 10.10.13 Cooking "

W. G. W. Clark, promoted.

113 Powell, J. D ... 19.10.13 Nursing C '. E. Vidler, promoted.

118 Rogers, A. C 2-2.10.13 C. J. T. Payne, promoted.

91 Bates, R. 25.10.13 Cooking " E. S. Rellshaw, promoted.

132 Dart, S. 29.10.13 A. C. Wingate, promoted.

153 Richardson, 2.11.13 General Duty " G. D. Jack, pro· G. T. moted. 178 Wilkinson,A. E. 5.11.13 Clerical "

H. D. Purnell, promoted.

1342' Davis, H. 22.11.13 Nursing " H. Pettit, pro. moted.

1569' Farmer, G. L. 22.11.13 J. K. Jackson, promoted.

4357' Harding, T. H. 22.11.13 1st Class Clerk " R. G. HaFrison, promoted. 186 Fream, W. G. 22.11.13 Nursing G. D. Salter,

promoted. 192 Murray,. J. 28.11.13 1st Class Clerk

" P. H. Haynes,

193 29.11.13 promoted.

Truscott, H. P. Nursing "

T. S. Roberts, promoted.

196 Kent, A. J. 7.12 13 P. H. Flight, promoted.

218 Dale, L. A. 9.12.13 W. T. Parker, promoted.

223 Peake, W. 12.12.13 "

W. E. Reece, promoted.

226 Wilks, A. H. 16.12.13 G. E. Sayers, promoted.

19107 Stokes, H. E ... 22.12.13 A. E. Harland, promoted.

249 Scovell, A. H ... 28.12.13 General Duty "

T. Howe, pro· moted.

264 Trout, A. 29.12.13 Nursing "

H. J. Cannon,

276 Baldwin, T. D. 31.12.13 1st Class Clerk promoted.

T. J. Kilyon, promoted.

* Special under para. 281, Standing Orders.

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AWARD OF ARMY FORM C 344.

The undermentioned have been awarded A.F. C 344 on the dates specified :-

No. I. Rank and Name 1 Date 11 No. I Rank and Name Date 14770 Serjt. Buckner, A. ., 22.9.10 4547 Pte. .. Lynn, G. A. .. 18.10.13 19192 L.-Srjt. 1'oole, F. ., 18.7.12 1798

" ., Gilbert, R. R .. 18.10.13

19322 Serjt. Elliott, H. ., 1.10.13 4894 "

.. Crossman, W. G. 22.10.13 4935 Pte. .. Andrews, W. ., 3.10.13 5023

" .. Grist, R. .. 29.10.13

18415 Serjt. Bell, A. .. 1 7.10.13 1520 " .. Spalding, A. J. 29.10.13

15671 " .. Cole, R. W. .. 9.10.13 11929 Serjt. Cooper, W. J ... 1.11.13

2255 Pte. .. Pool, L. F. .. 110.10.13 943 Pte. ., Ball, A. H. .. 19.11.13 1715 "

.. Rogers, H. G ... 117.10.13 I 5214 " "1 Stanford, E. R.

20.11.13 2245

" .. Cripps, A. G .. , 117.10.13 I

NURSING SECTION.

The following appointments to the Nursing Section of the Corp; will take effecli from the dates specified :-

No. Rank and Name I Date 11 No. Rank and Name I Date

6668 Pte. .. Benham, R. G. 1.7.13 7062 Pte . . , Leonard, L, M. 12.11.13 *1348 "

.. Abbess, S. G ... 7.10.13 6772 "

., Griffith, F. .. 13.11.13 6384 "

.. Hill, W. ., 8.10.13 6893 "

., Chubb, A. .. 13.11.13 6598

" .. Edwards, F. G. 8.10.13 6913 " ., Lord, J. H. .. 18.11.13 6566

" .. Mackenzie,J. M. ,8.10,13 *5990 " .. Martin, W. H. 21.11.13 6664

" .. Turfrey, E. H. 8.10.13 6826 " ., Morgan, A. W. 21.11.13 6686

" .. Asplin, G. E .. , 8.10.13 6993

" ., Thompson, H. 25.11.13

6802 "

.. Ball, A. C. .. 8.10.13 2040 " .. Freeston, J. H. 26.11.13 6277 " .. Clarke, H. E ... 17.10.13 6788 " . ., Fraser, A. G ... 27.11.13 6690 "

.. Machin, P. .. 21.10.13 7013 " ., Wall, S. .. 27.11.13 6700 "

.. Elliot, A. ., 21.10.13 7107 " .. Stanley, C. W. 27.11.13 6746 " .. Wilson, G. ., 21.10.13 1805 " .. Geary, R. .. 29.11.13 6767 " .. Duggan, W. .. 21.10.13 6149 " .. Simmons, W ..• 29.11.13 6832 " .. Latarche, J. F. 21.10.13 7407 " .. Rich, C. .. 29.11.13 6884 CPl.

.. Griffin, J. .. 21.10.13 6970 " . . Small, W. G ... 2.12.13 1905 .. Eves, J. G. ., 24.10.13 4738 ." .. Dell, G. L. " 5.12.13 5853 Pte. .. Wood, H.J. .. 24.10.13 6661 " .. Mayhew, H. J. 5.12.13 6499 " .. Gillam, T. .. 24.10.13 6663 " .. Pickersgill, E ... 6.12.13 6927

" .. Nott, T. H. .. 24.10.13 6932 " ., Stewart,H. W.l\L 6.12.13 6936

" .. Jordan, H. W. 24.10.13 6935 "

.. Beevers, E. .. I 6.12.13. 5440

" .. Price, .J. R. .. 31.10.13 7032 " .. Loveridge, R. H' l 6.12.13. 5848

" .. Kay, J. .. 31.10.13 911 L .. Cpl. Clough, W. •• 8.12.13.

6189 " .. Butler, W. . , 31.10.13 5690 Pte. .. Breese, H. E ... 8.12.13,

6473 "

.. Lloyd, W. .. 31.10.13 7025 " .. Hails, G. A. .. 8.12.13: 6721 CPI.

.. Donnelly, P. ., 31.10.13 6178 " .. Crookes, F. W. 13.12.13 18988 .. Haigh, R. H. T. 6.11.13 6421 " .. Page, J. R. .. 13.12.13 6814 Pte. .. Osman, C. .. 6.11.13 1 670" " .. Cooper, F. .. 13.12.13 2289 "

.. Harris, H. P ... 7.11.13 6705 " .. Spring, E. E ... 13.12.13 5746 " .. Young, H. .. 11.11.13 1 6934 " .. Fisher, W. H. 13.12.13 6743 " .. Garrity, J. E. .. 12.11.13 5365 " .. Ooombs, E. . . 16.12.13 6869 " .. Littlefield, C ... 12.11.13 6027 " .. Sykes, H. .. 30.12.13 6974 " .. Holmes, J. .. 12.11.13

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6938 "

.. Akhurst, S. C. 30.12.13 6978 " .. Stone, W. H ... 12.11.13 6378 " .. Miles, F. E. .. 13.12.13 6980 " .. Hall, J. .. 12.11.13 ,

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ADVANCEMENT OF PRIVATES (CORPS PAY).

The following advancements in rate of Corps Pay will take effect from January 1, 1914 :-

To be Advanced to the Third Rate (at 8d.).

No. I Name 1092 King, E. B. 1363 Green, H. 1375 Shipton, H. 2193 Williams, J. 4301 Locke, C. R.

5430 I Dickson, S. 5935 Purser, R. H.

As Orderlies.

No. Name

4391 Smith, G. 4403 Privett, B. J. 5083 Salway, T. 5374 Cox, J. W. 5481 Watts, J. C.

As Clerks.

6018 I Pilgrim, A. J. 6060 Pegg, R. W. G.

As Superintending Cook. No. 992 Killigrew, H.

No. Name

5566 Douce, T. 561] Swatton, E. A. 5634 Burton, V: M. 5679 Couzens, W. N. S 5737 Brown, H.

6640 I Underhill, T. G.

To be Advanced to the Fourth Rate (at 6d.). As Orderlies.

1746 McLachlan, E. J. 5860 Rhodes, C. 6217 Schoenthal, C. 1861 Simmons, J. C. R. 5877 Hilton, R. 6275 Smith, J. S. 4939 Hunter,F.N.E.S. 5911 Howard, H. J. 6320 Clark, 111. G. 5014 Bitten, G. J. 5937 Withers, F. A. 6340 Jones, S. A. 5329 Beer, H. G. 5965 Whiddett, P. 6378 Miles, F. E. 5444 Holdup, G. W. 6001 Bellerby, H. 6461 Chapman, G.W. 5553 Sartin, H. F. 6099 Corcoran, J. A. 6496 Robertson, J. 5621 George, H. J. .6159 Seabrook, J. E. L. ! 6518 Smith, T. G. 5728 Biltcliffe, T. 6202 Dobson, H. ' 6617 Goodwin, R. A.

As Cooks.

114 Snow, W. J. 6366 Edwards, H. 6520 McPberson, G. 2019 Williamson, S. J. 6368 Gainsbury, J.A. T. 6532 Garrood, E. E. 5590 Forsyth, W. P. A. 6388 Lillyman, H. 6697 Davis, R. J. 4874 Cripps, A. W. 6407 O'Farrell, W. M. 6091 Townsend, B. 6478 Leake, H.

SANITARY ORDERLIES. The following Privates are advanced to the Fourth Rate of Corps Pay at 6d., as

Sanitary Orderlies, from the dates specified:-

No. l Name Date II No. I Name Date 5820 {)larke, B. F. A. .. 6.9.13 750 Woodward, W. A. .. 26.10.13 5909 Kelly, F. .. .. 17.9.13 5497 Greenhill, J. C. .. 28.10.13 4892 Flint, B. W. .. 18.9.13 5678 Ford, R. H. .. .. 1.11.13 6151 Sanders, W. H. .. 21.9.13 15696 Page, W. A. .. .. 3.11.13 6336 Behr, C. T. .. .. 27.9.13 5887 Groves, W. H. .. 6.n.13 6567 Warren, F. R. .. 27.9.13 5744 Gordon, H. .. .. 14.11.13 5675 Cleary, P. .. .. 2.10.13 5991 Smith, G. " .. 17.11.13 6170 Gibbs, A. E. .. 2.10.13 5089 Brisbane, W. " .. 22.n13 6613 Frater, C. H. " .. 7.10.13

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BUGLElRS.

The following boys are appointed Buglers from the dates specified ;-

No. Name I Date No. Name Date

65971 Fry, H. •. \ 3.12.13 6641 I Pegg, J. J. . .\15.12.13

ADVANCEMENT CORPS PAY CANCELLED.

The advaucement of the undermentioned Private to the Fourth Rate of Corps Pay at 6d., as an Orderly, is hereby cancelled. .

No. 5656 Ware, J.

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

FOR SERJEANT.

17974\ Corporal .. \ Moon, F. V. 15683 Lee.·Serjt. Dent, T. P.

11189821 Corporal .. I Newman, A. FOR CORPORAL.

5935 I Private 6003

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I Purser, R. H. I Burns, J.

If

5901 I Private 7112 . "

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I Johnson, J. E .. I Holtsbaum, .F.

DISEMBARKATIONS FROM ABROAD.

FROlli N. CHINA, PER H.T.

11141 / Sjt. -Major 'I Coggon, T. E. 14.24 Private . . Ryan, J.

10259 19001 17820 1669 6816 1438

FROM MAURITIUS, PER H.T.

Sjt.-Major Higdon, F. Oorporal Barritt, J.

Peek ham, H. Pri~~te Fmry, R.

Johnstone, W. Ridehalgh, G. L.

FROM S. AFRICA, PER H.T.

4431 \ Private "1 Lumby, R. C. 14.48 " .. Moore, W.

"SOUDAN," JANUARY 13, 1914.

17721 Private ., / Butler, M. A.

" SOUDAN," JANUARY

1831 Lee. - Serj. 17794 Corporal ..

73 Lee.-Corpl. 4393 Private.

19055 1738

13, 1914. Riley, S. T. Beckett,W. A. Ellard, F. Hargrave,' T. B. Reed, W. R. Worster, W. E.

"SOUDAN," JANUARY 13, 1914.

61 pri~ate "1 Nelms, W. J.

EMBARKATIONS FOR ABROAD.

To GIBR.!.LTAR, PER H.T. "SOUDAN," JANUARY 24, 1914.

6465\ Private .. \ Todd, c. 11 5795/ Private •• I Gordge, F. G. 5745 " .. Jones, D. 6303".. Fullager, W.

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To EGYPT, PER H.T. "SOUDAN," JANUARY 24, 1914. 13338 Staff-Serjt. Boxshall, H. S. 12651 Serjeant Bennett, R. H. 18324 Serjeant .. Parker, D. 17165 Corporal Holloway, F. T. 1825 Lce.-Corpl. Williams, A. G. 5470 Private Goreham, W. A. 6275 Private Smith, J. S. 5911 Howard, H. J. 5869 Carew, P. 5883

" Bray, C.

5307 "

Garley, S. W. 5806 Stevens, E. S. 5796 Dixon, W. V. 5687 Wright, G. 5402

" Sexton. P. 6060 Pegg, R. W. G.

5332 Carter, G. 5760 Bishop, S. 5765

" Sturgeon, A. L. 6321

" Stewart, A. E.

6153 Tucker, O. P. 5854 Newby, W. 5943

" Hunter, W. J. 5329 Beer, H. G.

To MALTA, PER H.T. "SOUDAN," JANUARY 24, 1914. 10648 Sjt.-Major Hughes, J. F. 11714 Qmr.-Serjt. Kerstein,E. 11554 Qmr.-Serjt. Spencer, R. 15813 Serjeant Heggie, A. V. 14668 Serjeant .. Amsden, A. 17001 Corporal Blair, D .

1406 Lce.-Corpl. Newland, F. H. 5392 Private Moyse, R. 5955 Private Dolan, W. 5717 Blair, T. W. 5224 Barnard, J. F. 5144 Smith, A. 5763 Littlemore, S. H. 5650

" Harrott, F. W.

5250 "

King"H. T. 5643 "

Preen, H. 5800

" Hollier, F. J. 5214 Stanford, E. R.

4939 "

HUnter, F. N. E. S. 5355 Benson, W. G. 5618 Faichney, P. 5644 Holcomb, N. H. 5135

" Caudell, C. H. J.

5554 "

Lillis, E. A. 5372 O'Flaherty. J. 5926

" Dermody, R. J.

5171 "

Eason, W. E. L. 5347

" Lawson, W. R.

To SIERRA LEONE, ~ER s.s.

16474\ Serjeant I Lowery, W. 18906 Corporal I Whyatt, T. G. 13361 Private I Dovey, C.

6030 Wren, J. T. 5476 Warwick, W. H. 5850 Parrott, C. 5646 Holdup, P. L. 5457 McGrath, W. 2040 Freeston, J. H. 5354 Coffey, J. 5686 Brookes F. G.

"BATANGA," FEBRUARY 3, 1914.

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161321 Corporal .. 1 Miller, J. E. 223 I Lce.-Oorpl. Peake, W.

1785\ Private .• I Phillips, W. J.

DISCHARGES.

9936 Qmr.-Serjt. 9953 Staff-Serjt. 9935 Lce.-Serjt.

16980 Private 7492

" 18628

10074 Staff-Serjt. 7526 Private

Allwork, H. 5.2.14 Termination of second period. Lovegrove, E. J. 15.2.14

" Metherell, W. 1.2.14 " " " Stuart, S. K. 12.1.14 Termination of first period.

Harris, A. M. 27.1.14 On payment of £10. Pemberton, G. 10.2.14 Medically unfit.

TRANSFERS FROM OTHER CORPS.

I Wilkins, H. W. I Fillery, T. ..

24.1.14 1.1.14

FromO.T. Corps, Dublin. 2ndBn. "The Queen's" Rgt.

TRANSFER TO OTHER OORPS.

166781 Serjeant .. I March, J. E. I I . .. 1 23.1.14 To O.T. Corps, Dublm. . I

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APPOINTED BUGLERS.

'67621 Boy 6695

1 "

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I Tomlin, T.' .. Osborne, R. ··1 ..

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I 13.1.14 I Vice Wigley to the ranks. 30.1.14 Tuson

DEATH.

9160 Corporal .. 1 Murdock, S. G. ", i 18.1.14 I Aldershot. Bright's disease. 'TRANSFERS TO ARMY RESERVE.

5274 Pte. Battersby, R. .. 19.1.14 I 19700 Pte. Hopwood, C. F. 1.1.14 5245

" Betts, W. .. 1.1.14 I 5285 " Bellingham,C.H. 26.1.14 5247

" Everett, S. V ..• 2.1.14 , 5287

" Gooch, T. W. .. 27.1.14

5263 "

Romney, T. A ... 8.1.14 5290 "

Hadield, E .. .. 31.1.14 5265

" Flook, R. J. .. 11.1.14 5296

" Howard, A. O ... 1.2.14

5261 "

Scott, L. McP .. , 10.1.14 5292 "

Johnson, A. .. 2.2.14 5270

" Wardrop, R. A ... 11.1.14 5288

" Heale, A. G. .. 27.1.14

5353 "

Harris, J. .. 15.1.14 5297 "

Postans, H. H ... 3.2.14 5264

" Roberts, F. G .. , 11.1.14 5316

" Wall, W. G. H. 12.2.14

5271 "

Taylor, S. J. H. 16.1.14 5304 "

Cocklin, J. .. 9.2.14 5273

" Smith, C. G. .. . 17.1.14 5303

" Messenger, A . .. 8.2.11

1074 "

Smithdale, G. C. 10.1.14 5302 "

Hayter, J. W, .. 8.2.14 4521

" CIark, A. .. 18.1.14 5300 " Reynolds, J. .. 7.2.14 5269

" Gilbert, H. C. ., 16.1.14 5330

" Stretch, T. W ... 26.2.14

5283 "

Frisby, S. H. 23.1.14 5299 "

Kendrick. H. .. 6.2.14 5282

" Hurlock, H. E ... 24.1.14 5318

" Turner, M. .. 15.2.14

5286 " Williams, A. .. 25.1.14 5321 " Graham, W. .. 16.2.14

NOTES FROM LONDON.-Colonel Sir Edward Ward, late P.U.S., was entertained at a farewell dinner at the Royal Army Medical Oorps Mess, on Tuesday, February 24, the Director·General presiding. The following guests were invited to meet him; Sir R. Havelock Oharles, Sir Reginald Brade, Sir John Rose Bradford, Sir Anthony Bowlby, Sir Charles Cameron, Colonel Harper, Colonel Hemming, Dr. Leonard Hill, Dr. H. R. Kenwood, Messrs. B. B. Cubitt, H. C. Gordon, E. B. Oharteris, and E. T. Gann.

NOTES FROM CAIRO.-Lieutenant C. W. Kinsella, Quartermaster No. 33 Com-pany, R.A.M.C., writes: "In view of the departure for England of several members and honorary members of their mess, the serjeants of the company held a farewell dinner, followed by a smoking concert, on the evening of January 29. '

" Serjeant-Major Houston presided, and was supported by Serjeant-Major Barker, lVI.P.S.O., and Schoolmaster Olarkson, the gathering of thirty also including repre-sentatives from the various corps in garrison.

"The. menu, which was prepared' under the supervision of Serjeant Wilkin (Superintending Cook), was as follows;-

Soupe a la Tomate. Poisson Mayonnaise. Ris de Veau Pattes.

Roti de Bamf. Sauce au Radis. Sauce Blanche. Ohou-fieur.

Pommes de Terre Cuites. Dindon Roti. Petits Pois Verts.

Pommes de Terre Pourrees. Scotch Woodcock. Oreme Italienne.

Compote d'Oranges. Dessert.

Claret Cup. Liqueurs. Cafe.

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"The band of the 1st Worcester Regiment (by kind permission of Lieutenant-Colonel Lascelles and officers) played the following programme during dinner :-

Selection 'Ragtime Review' Two-Step 'Oh I You Beautiful Doll' Valse .. 'A Dance Dream' Two-Step , The Gabv Glide' Valse .. ' Nights of Gladness' Galop .. 'John Peel'

Pethe1'. B1'own. WU1'm. Hi1'sch.

AnclifJe. " Hunt.

" After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured, the Chairman proposed the health of the' departing members,' and expressed all good wishes for their future, sentiments which were enthusiastically seconded by the company with musical honours, and feelingly responded to by Serjeant Moore, R.A.M.O., and Serjeant-Major Barker, M.P.S.O.

H When all had done justice to the ample menu provided, the tables were cleared and a 'smoker' whiled away the remainder of the evening, the principal turns being:-

Ove1'tU1'e Song Song .. Duet ..

Ballad Song .. Comic Song Ballad Comic Song

'Ruy BIas' , I Must Go Home To-night'

• Kathleen Mavourneen ' , Two Little Maids'

'The Flight of Ages' , The Old Brigade'

'Welcoming him in' 'Sweet Genevieve' , Toddling Home '

.. BAND, WORCESTER REGT. Serjt.-Major BARKER.

Mr. HEADLAND . Misses IRENE KIN SELLA

and ADA WILKIN. Staff-Serjt. WILSON.

Lieut. KINSELLA. Serjt. J OHNSON.

Qmr.·Serjt. OONOLLY. Serjt. HARRIS.

.. The toasts of ' Our Officers' and' Our Guests' were proposed by the Ohairman and received with musical honours, the former being responded to by Major T .. J. Potter, R.A.M.O., who in the course of his remarks emphasized the good work which had been done by the departing members, and congratulated the serjeants' mess on the excellent entertainment provided.

"To Quartermaster-Serjeant Oonolly and his energetic Oommittee must be tendered hearty congratulations on the excellent arrangements carried out .

.. Amongst the officers present were Major Potter, Oaptains Leeson and Field, Lieutenants Ohambers, Biggar, Kinsella and Green.

" On February 4 the rank and file held a farewell concert to speed some twenty members leaving for home, the 'Farmyard Imitations' of Private Schoenthal and the appearance of Private Wilkins in the disguise of an Egyptian 'bint' being two of the hits of the evening.

"Serjeant-Major Houston filled the chair admirably, and the toast of 'Departing Oomrades' was accorded a 'three times three.'

" The home-going draft departed on the H. T. ' Soudan ' on February 6.

(1) Pianojo1'te Solo (2) Comic Song (3) Song (4) Comic Song (5) Song (6) Comic Song (7) Recitation

(8) Cho1'uS Song (9) Comic Song

(10) Song (11) Song (12) Song

Toast (13) Pianojo1'te Solo

" PROGRAMME.

PART 1. , The Battle March of DelhI'

, Old Brown Hat' , Son of the Desert'

'The Wibbly Wobbly Walk' 'The Trumpeter'

, There's Something in the Seaside Air' , Gunga Din' ..

, Toddling Home' 'Welcoming him in '

• Why do you keep laugbing at me ? ' , Kitty dear'

'Bonny Mary of Argyle' , Departing Oomrades '

, Angelina'

Serjt. HARRIS. Pte. HOCHHEIMER. Pte. SCHOENTHAL.

Pte. WILKINS. Lieut. KINSELLA.

.. Pte. TROUT. Ptes. PASSINGHAM

and MOGFORD. Serjt. HARRIS.

Serjt. JOHNSON. .. Lce.-OarpI. DAUNT .

Pte. EDWARDS. .. Pte. MOODY.

THE OHAIRMAN. .. Lce.-OorpI. RONEY.

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(14) A Grand Farcical Sketch entitled-'THE OBITUARY POET.'

Scene-Editorial Office of the Weekly Argus-Out West. Colonel Bangs, Editor of the Weekly Argus Pte. BALL. Mr. J08eph Todges I {pte. HOCHHEIMER. Mr. William McGlue Pte. SCHOENTHAL .. Mrs. Clementina Smith Subscribers to the Pte. TOMLYN. Mr. Timothy Titcombe Pte. WILKINS. Jonathan J. Joskins, Esq., paper

Sh:eriff of the County Pte. DEDow. Mr. Brian Boru Pte. PASSINGHAM.

" Interval. PART 2.

(1) Song , The Veteran's Song' Pte. GOD DEN. .. Pte. TROUT. (2) Comic Song

(3) Song (4) Whistling Solo .. (5) Song (6) Comic Song (7) Recitation (8) Ragtime Duet

Song

, The Marriage Alphabet' .. ' The' Boys of the Old Brigade' ..

, KiIlarney , 'Someone'

'The Village Pump' 'Trooping'

'Waiting for the Robert E. Lee'

'Thora' (9) (10) (11)

Farmyard Imitations .. Chorus Song .. ' Girl in Havana' ..

, Response to Chairman' 'I want to be pally with everyone'

Lieut. KINSELLA. .. Pte. HOCHHEIMER. .. Lce.-Corp!. DAUNT. .. s'erjt. JOHN SON.

Pte. PASSINGHAM. Ptes. TROUT and

WILKINS. .. Pte. MOODY.

Pte. SCHOENTHAL. Serjt. HARRIS. CorpI. FLOOD.

(12) (13)

(14)

Toast Comic Song Song , Where the Sunset turns the Ocean Blue to Gold'

( 'Auld Lang Syne ' 1 1 'The Doctor's Battle Song' J

Pte. WILKINS. Pte. EDWARDS.

.. EVERYBODY.

'GOD SAVE THE KING.' , During the evening Private SARSFIELD will amuse the Company with a few

. of his many conjuring tricks.' "

NOTES FROM CEYLON .-" One of the few blessings of life in Ceylon is the trooping season, for which, no doubt, the few who left us last November are indeed grateful.

"Our people came on the Freightship 'Malda,' with the exception of Captain Meredith and Serjeant·Major Powell and his family. Captain Worthington left us earlier than the remainder of the home-going draft, having to do duty on the' Somali ' from here to Hong-Kong. Serjeant-Major Dring went home on the P. and O. 'Syria,' which sailed on November 12; the remainder of the draft went home on the troopship. The changes were few, only jiYe rank and file being sent home. We hope they all survived the journey and got good stations.

" The company has had a very snccessful time during the past twelve months, and quite a good number of examinations have been passed by the men. The new General Officer Commanding made'an inspection of the company, both at the daily duties and on drill parade. The following extract from his report is sufficient to show the opinion we created npon him:-

" 'The 26th Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, is very efficient in its duties, and is quite fit for war.

" 'The men are well instructed and perform their work well. They are efficient in stretcher drill. They are of good physique and fit, having a sports club and tennis club, both well supported.'

"As regards the sport of the company; it has been the most successful year we have had.

"At the Nuwara EIiya Easter Golf Tournament the Cup presented by His Excellency Sir Henry McCallum, G.C.M.G. (late Governor of Ceylon), and the silver medal, were won by Lieutenant-Colonel M. L. Hearn. He was defeated on the nineteenth green for the Captain's Cup.

"Major P. G. Hyde won a nomination to compete for the Captain's Cup, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, during the current year.

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"Captain F. Worthington won several tennis events both at Nuwara Eliya and at Colombo.

"In the Football League we finished up as well as we expected, being only one behind the winners, who are the 93rd Company, Royal Garrison Artillery~ Con-sidering they are over 200 strong. whilst our strength is but twenty.two, it must be admitted that ours was a very good performance. The ,fact that we had men away at camp during the League season was also against us, but with the assistance of two non-commissioned officers of the Army Service Corps, who are attached to us, we managed to keep our expectations. Next year we are going to make a great attempt to go one better and ,win the League. •

"The hockey team had a very successful time, winning a great many more matches than they lost, but as there was not a league competition, no record has been kept.

"Our tennis club i~ still going strong, the court being tbe envy of the rest of the garrison. The Junior N.C.Os. of the Royal Garrison Artillery are endeavouring to form a club, so we shall have plenty of good sport in that line later on.

"Our dance club is a great success. We hold a monthly dance, and it is largely attended, being generally admitted as the best in the garrison.

" Hardly had the troopship left when arrangements were commenced to prepare for the festive season. The catering part of the programme was again placed in the hands of Corporal Green, who served us in that capacity last year. The dinner was voted a great success, the following menu saying all that is necessary :-

Soup. Tomato Puree.

Fish. Boiled Seer.

Anchovy Sauce. Pottltry.

Roast Turkey. Roast Goose.

Joints. . Cold Roast Beef.

Cold Boiled Ham.

"MENU. Vegetables.

Potatoes. Green Peas. Cabbage. Sweets.

Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce. Mince Pies.

Prunes and Custard. Blancmange.

Fruit. Bananas. Oranges.

Nuts.

"The Commanding Officer and Captain Meredith came round at dinner time, and the usual speeches were made. Compliments of the season were passed, musical honours given, and all were in a very merry mood. A thing that was greatly appreciated by the men was the good spirit shown by our seniors, who left their homes to come and wait upon us at dinner so that we could all sit down together. , "The junior non-commissioned officers and men of the Army Ordnance Corps spent Christmas Day with us, as did also Mr. Robertson, Assistant Superintendent of Surveys, who is a great friend of the Company" and well known to old members of No. 26.

"We had a smoking concert on Christmas night. A good number of outside people were invited, and. as we anticipated, they all turned up.

"The decorations were greatly admired, the centre of attraction being a replica of the Corps badge and motto, in gold, which formed the' background of the stage.

"The concert, which went with a swing with the majestic hammer in the hands of Corporal Pitt, was excellent; all the items were good, and well appreciated by the audience. ,

"The following, with a few additions as extra turns, &c., is the programme:-

(1) Overtu1'e (2) Song (3) Song (4) Song (5) Song (6) Song (7) Song

" PROGRAMME.

PART 1. "War March of the Priests'

'Joshu-ah' , I belong to a Birthday Club' ..

, Why do you keep laughing at me? ' .. 'Let's all go Mad'

• Ten Little Fingers' , On the Road to Mandalay'

Spr. GEE. CorpI. PLAYFORD.

Pte. PARR. Pte. BRISBANE. .. Pte. BRUNT.

Pte. JACOMB. Staff-Serjt. DRUMMOND.

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(10) Sono (11) Song (12) Su,,,, (13) Song lH) Duologue (15) Song (16) 8lD. Qmr.-Scrjt. 1fcOREEI'H.

_. Pte. PARR. Pte. BRUNT.

Corpl. ROBF.RTS. Berjt. \-VADE. Pte. ARDREY.

Pte. BRISBA"'E. Mr. ROBF:RTSON.

•. Pl'ogramllw arranged by Corpi. Play/ord.

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"All were in great (orm, but the chic! successes were I Follow the Footprints,' by Private T-Jilywhitc, wbo, with the assisLtlUCC of his chorus, Priva.tes Brunt a.nd Parr, camied immense fun. • Stammering Sum,' by Oorpora.1 Oreen, a.nd '~ren Little Fingers,' by Private Ju.comb, were rt.lso apprcci!\ted to the utmost extent, whilst CorporalPll1yford's rendering of' Nor:l i\IalOllO' de!;crved !tll the applause it got, and he '''-RS not allowed to leave the st:l.ge nntil Wll hud had it over a.gain. Scrjeant-lIajor rowel! alliO a.ugmented hi::l Lurn with a. few strains Oll the cla.rionet .

•• The titbit of t.he evening ca.me a.b:lut 12.30 a..m., wben Mr. and Mrs. Melbourno (who are profs3sional vo.ricty artiSt8, a.nd grea.t {(I,vourites in Colombo) paid us a visit, a.nd each gfLve us a. couple of song!!.

"Th:\t the coneerL was a. !\UeeMIS if! testified Lo by the fact tha.t the ladies a.nd children remained till the 1(\81. item had been goue througb. It is quite an innovo.tion for lo.dies and children to be present at:l !lmoking conccrt., but we started the idea. the prcvious Christma.. ... :Iond the SI\me thing wa!'i done this yeur .

•. How many of our comrades can recogni7.C fricncls in the photograph, which is IL group of our principal artists at the concert?

"Ou Boxiug Day tt walking footbaU match married versus single-was pllloyod, and was the mo::;t a.mufling event wo have had for I'.Ome time. In the ovening we ha.d another smokiug concert .

.. Our New Yeo.r's da-nee wa.s fL grll.nd 8UCCe8l>. the floor beiog crowded in spite of other attractions whicb were taking ph\CO the same night.

"From the above notes it will be seen we bad a jolly good Christmas, iIond now, having got over the excitement, wc lmve settled down aga.in to our work uud !ltudie!l, II.ll hopin~ Lo ~o up country for a. clUl.ng"c of air. Some will ge& their wish, and flome will not. but as long as t.he troopship keeps coming and going. we shall not grumble. "

NOTES FROM MAURITIUS,-Priva.te Hlakc writes: "Cbristmas Dfl.Y in Mauri&iu!I was celebra.t .. d a.!I follows by No. 31 Company.

"The da.y commenced with a. reveille by our Creole Band at 6 a.m." "After the patient!! ho.d beeu mnde a.;:; hltppy as pos~ible with a. good dinner, the

Compauy sat down to 8.11 cxccllcu& sprea.d, and paid a good compliment to Corporal WhyatL's cooking, the Renior N.C.OI:J. waiting a.& tahle.

"In Lhc evening, 80S iR·usl.L.'ll every year, we were kindly invited to 0. spleudid concert by the 4Srd COlllpauy, RK, which wa::; much enjoyed by all who were able to go.

"On Boxing Day wo held Ollr own canced /lnd entertained our mR.1"ried esta.blish. ment and the Royal Eugineers. Staff·Scrjeullt. Walls most a.bly preSided. and :l.n excellen& progmmme w:\s got &brough. Our C.O., Co.pta.in )'IaeArthur. IIond Lieutena.nt VEstrnoge were present, a.nd stayed nearly to the cnd. In a lcw suitable words Stll.J1-Serjeant Walls propofled the toast of 'Our Officers,' which was well responded to. Captain ~bcArthur later proposed the health of "rho L:1.dies.'

"The entertainment 'V:l.S kept up until the e:l.rly hours of the morning, 90 most eujoya.blo lime ha.\·ing been r;pent .

(1) PianOforte SclectiOl~ (2) Song .. (3) S01i{J .• ('I) Song (Com.ic) (5) Song .. (6) S01/.,fj (Comic) (7) Song ..

• , PROGRAM)IE.

. . Mr. PRl'l'ClIAnD. 'Queen of the ·"~a.rt1' , PLo. hlATTISOK, R.A.M.C. , The Veteran'r; Song' Pte. COT.1!:s. R.A .1't't.C.

, We"-e all beeu doing a. bit' Spr. RAF.. R.E. 'On the Road to MI:I.ndl:l.la.y· Ca.pt. W. P. ).U.CARTHUR, R.A. t\1.C.

.. 'On 'fop' Pte. WAnn, R.A.M.C. 'I,and of my F(~thers' IJce .·Corpl. WF.RB, R..h...M.C .

(8) Song (Comic) (9) Sony (Comic)

(10) Song ..

.. 'Oh, whn.t (l, }!outh!' . . Serjt. CO~NEH, RA.M.C. • Tha.t's the rear;on now T wear a. Kilt' 8pr. WISClli:!ST.l::1~, R.E.

, When tbe) I\sk you wh:lt your name is' Gr. BARMAN, R.A. (11) Song (Co;nic) (12) Srmg .. (13) Song .. (14) Song .. (15) Sm'g (Comic) (16) So,"I .. (17) Song .. (18) So,"I . . (19) Song (Comic)

'The Pantomine' Pte. WARn. R.A.':\f.C. 'Then You'll remember ).Ie' Pte. ::'.fA'J'l'tSON, R.A.M.C.

'I don't caro if thero'l:J It girl there' 1'te. HARms, R.A.1vr.C. 'The Trumpeter' C3.pt. W. r. ~AcARTIIUR, R.A.M.C.

• Pla.ying the game in the West' .. Spr. RAE, RE. , Varmer Gile;!' Pte. Fosu, R.A. 'M.C.

'Onc o[ the 'Cppcr 'fen' CarpI. DAVIS, RA. ')lnry of Argyle' Loe.-CorpI. WF.RB, R.A.:\L U. 'Arrah! go on' Lce.·Corpl. l\IoRRlfoI, R.A.l\I.C.

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'It all depends upon the Gee-gee' Pte. ]'osh, R.A.M.O. 'Four fingers and a thumb' .. Serjt. NETTLE, R.A.M.O.

'Lazy' .. Serjt. OONNER, R.A.M.O. , The song that made me live for ever' Qmr.-Serjt. READ, R.E.

, Foo the Noo ' Staff-Serjt. GLOVER, R.E. , Who were you with last night?'.. Spr. RAE, R.E.

"On Saturday, December 27, a successful whist drive and dance were held in the Brick Block, a good company being present. The prizes fell to the following: Ladies, 1st, Mrs. Nettle; 2nd, Mrs. Dale, R.G.A.; booby, Mrs. Oonner. Gents, 1st, Lance-Oorporal Webb; 2nd, Private Jones; booby, Private' Jam' Harris. Private Fosk most ably carried out duties of M.O."

NOTES FROMDELHI.-Lieutenant-Oolonel A. P. Blenkinsop, R.A.M.O., Assistant Director of Medical Services (British Service), writes as follows, dated January 21, 1914 :-

"Appointments.-Major O. J. O'Gorman, D.S.O., has been appointed to command the Station Hospital, Barrackpore. -

"Extension of Tour of Indian Service. -The following officer has been allowed to extend his tour of Indian service till trooping season 1914-15: Major M. Swabey.

" Leave. - General leave ex-India to the undermentioned officers has been concurred in:-

"Major A. O. Duffey, R.A.M.C., six months, from March 18, 1914, to September 17, H114.

"Major W. S. Crosthwait, six months, from December 12, 1913, to June 11, 1914 (on medical certificate).

"Major J. W. West, six months, from April 9, 1914, to October 8,1914. "Major F. W. Lambelle granted an extension of leave on medical certificate, from

December 22, 1913, to June 21, 1914. "Oaptain J. B. Jones, six months, from January, 1914 (date of departure), to

July, 1914. "Oaptain F. H. Bradley, six months, from January 1, 1914, to June 30, 1914. " Oaptain G. F. Dawson, six months, from January 14, 1914, to July 13, 1914. " The Director, Medical Services in India, has issned the following letter (No. 214/28

(D.M.S. 2), dated December 20; 1913), to General Officers Oommanding Divisions and Aden Brigade:-

" , I am directed to inform you that numerous instances have occurred in which officers of the Royal Army Medical Oorps have failed to report themselves in writing to the War Office on arrival in England, and have similarly omitted to notify the War Office of their departure therefrom, as reqnired by King's Regulations, paragraphs 1301, 1513 (v) (a) and (vi). I am therefore to request that the attention of all Royal Army Medical Oorps officers be drawn to these paragraphs, and thus obviate unnecessary correspondence.' .

"Appointments (Administrative Officers).-Oolonel O. E. Nichol. British Service, Assistant Director of Medical Services, Presidency Brigade, has been transferred to the Jubbulpore and Jhansi Brigades.

"Colonel R. Kirkpatrick, O.M.G., British Service, A"sistant Director of Medical Services, Abbottabad and Sialkot Brigades, has been transferred to the Presidency Brigade, to be replaced by Oolonel W. W. Pike, D.S. 0., early in February."

SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS.

Supernumerary Oaptain William M. Browne is restored to the establishment, dated April 6, 1913.

The undermentioned Lieutenants are confirmed in their rank: William H. Johnston, William W. Wagstafie, M.B., Ernest F. W. Grellier, Rowland B. Oampion.

The undermentioned to be Lieutenants (on probation): George Albert Oole, late Oadet Oolom-Serjeant, Durham University Oontingent, Officers' Training Oorps, dated December 14, 1913; Raymond John Olausen, M.B., late Oadet, University of London Contingent, Officers' Training Oorps, dated January 9, 1914; Oadet Oolour-Serjeant Joseph Walsh Park Harkness and Oadet Andrew Picken, from the Glasgow University Contingent, Officers' Training Oorps, dated January 24, 1914; David Dempster, late

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Serjeant, St. Andrews' University Contingent, Officers'Training Corps; Cadet Corporal Richard O'Kelly, from the Dublin University Contingent; Officers' Training Corps; Cadet Lance-Corporal Ewen Stewart Macphee and ;Cadet Thomas Young, from the Glasgow University Contingent, Officers' Training Corps, dated January 26, 1914; Cadet Andrew Cooper CasseBs, from the St. Andrews' University Contingent, Officers' Training Corps, dated January 29, 1914; Cadet Clive Alan Whittingham, from the Glasgow University Contingent, Officers' Training Corps, dated Jannary 31, 1914.

TERRITORIAL FORCE. ROYAL ENGINEERS.

Wessex Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers. - Surgeon-Captain Edward G. Stocker to be Surgeon-Major, dated January 12, 1914.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

1st South Western Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance.-Transport Officer and Honorary Lieutenant William H. R. Alexander resigns his commission, dated February 4, 1914.

3rd East Lancashire Field Ambulance.-Supernumerary Lieutenant Kingsmill W. Jones, M.D., ceases to serve with No. 18 Field Ambulance, Special Reserve, and is restored to the establishment, dated February 4, 1914.

2nd North Midland Field Ambulance.-Captain Albert J. Riddett to be Major, dated February 7, 1914.

1st Northern General Hospital.-Captain William J. Phillips, M.B., resigns his commission, dated February 7,1914.

1st Western General Hospital.-Captain Claude Rundle, M.D., to be Major, dated February 7, 1914. '

1st London Clearing Hospital.-Cuthbert Hamilton Withers to be Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of Lieutenant, dated January 16, 1914.

1st Highland Field Ambulance.-Major Thomas Fraser, M.B., to be LieutenaJ;lt-Colonel, dated November 1, 1913.

3rd Northumbrian Field Ambulance. - James Maurice Foord, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated December 9, 1913.

1st West Riding Field Ambulance.-Henry Norman Goode, M.B., F.R.C.S.Ed., to be Lieutenant, dated December 9, 1913.

3rd West Riding Field Ambulance.-Captain John W. Stokes to be Major, dated February 11, 1914.

West Riding Clearing Huspital.-Captain Francis Darlow, M.B., from the 1st West Riding Field Ambulance, to be Oaptain, dated February 11, 1914.

2nd Highland Field Ambulance.-Alastair Robertson Grant, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated January 28, 1914.

1st Home 007lnties Field Ambulance.-Charles KiIlick, M.D., F.R.C.S., to be Lieutenant, dated February 21, 1914.

2nd East Lancashire Field Ambulance.-Captain William F. Munro, M.B., ceases to serve with No. 18 Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, Special Reserve, and is restored to the establishment, dated February 21, 1914.

2nd South Midland Field Ambulance.-Major George W. Craig to be Lieutenant-Colonel, dated October 1, 1913.

3rd Southern General Hospital.-Philip Edward Homer Adams, M.B., F.R.C.S., to be Oaptain, whose services will be available on mobilization, dated January 1, 1914.

1st Western General Hospital.-.Lieutenant-Colonel Nathan Raw, M.D., F.R.C. S.Ed., whose retirement was announced in the London Gazette, August 19, 1913, is granted permission to retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform.

SANITARY SERVICE.

Lieutenant John James Buchan, M.D., from the 3rd West Lancashire Field Ambu-lance, to be Captain, whose services will be available on mobilization, dated January 7, 1914.

Captain James W. Somerville, M.D., resigns his commission, dated February 18, 1914.

OFFICERS ATTACHED TO OTHER UNITS.

Lieutenant Henry E. S. Richards, M.D., to be Oaptain, dated December 15, 1913. Captain Albert E. Vidler resigns his commission, dated February 4, 1914.

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Lieutenant William F. Roach, M.D., resigns his commission, dated February 4, 1914.

Alexander Grant Vermont van Someren, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated January 1, 1914.

Thomas Jones Mackie, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated January 13, 1914. John George Cooke, M.B., to be Lieutenant, dated January 2, 1914. William John Phillips, M.B. (late Captain, 1st Northern General Hospital), to be

Lieutenant, dated February 7,1914. ' Surgeon.Captain Edward Churchill Stack, F.R.C.S.I., from the 6th Battalion

, The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment), to be Captain, dated February 11, 1914.

Captain Arthur Roberts, F.R.C.S., to be Major, dated August 8,1913. Surgeon.Major James Soutter resigns his commission, and is granted permission to

retain his rank and to wear the prescribed uniform, dated February 14, 1914. Lieutenant William L. Hodge resigns his commission, dated February 14, 1914. Lieutenant John Goss resigns his commission, dated February 21, 1914.

SUPERNUMERARY FOR SERVICE WITH THE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

Lieutenant Andrew F. Dixon (serving with the Dubliu University Contingent, Senior Division, Officers' Training Corps), resigns his commissiou, dated January 29, 1914.

UNATTACHED LIST FOR THE TERRITORIAL FORCE.

Captain Alexander Granville, Royal i\.rmy Medical Corps, resigns his commission, dated February 21, 1914.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERYICE. Postings and Transfers.-Sisters: Miss P. Steele, to South Africa, from Tidworth;

Miss M. E. Hardiug, to South Africa, from Netley; Miss H. A. Hare, to South Africa, from Chatham; Miss M. Clements, to South Africa, from Aldershot; Miss J. W. Wilson, to Woolwich, from Netley; MissM. O'C. McCreery, to Netley, from Woolwich;

,Miss M. Worthington, to Woolwich, from Netley; Miss D. D. Tripp, to Tidworth, from Woolwich; Miss W. Potter, to Dublin, from Edinburgh; Miss A. F. Byers, to Edinburgh, from London, as Acting Matron; Miss M. C. Johnston, to Aldershot, on return from South Africa; Miss D. M. C. Michell, to Egypt, from Dublin; Miss J. Murphy, to Egypt, from Devonport. Staff Nurses: Miss D. C. Isaacson, to Netley, from London; Miss A. L, Plimsaul, to Colchester, fr0m Cosham; Miss E. A. Harvey, to York, from Aldershot; Miss G. L. Bentley, to Aldershot, from Londou; Miss A. D. M. Alban, to Aldershot, from London; Miss J. Findlater, to Aldershot, from Tidworth ; Miss N. I. Jordan, to Tidworth, from Aldershot; Miss B. E. Smith, to Tidworth, from Aldershot.

Arrivals.-Miss M. C. Johnson, Sister, from South Africa. Examinations for' Promotion.-The undermentioned Sisters qualified at the recent

examination held for rank of Matron: Miss A. B. Cameron, Miss J. Murphy, Miss D. M. C. Michell, Miss E. C. Fox, Miss E. M. Denne, Miss H. M. Drage.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE. EXAMINATION OF CAPTAINS FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR.

Hygiene (for Olass).-(Written.} Wednesday, January 21, 1914. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(I) What do vou understand as implied by the terms" plenum" and" vacuum" systems of ventilation? 'Describe in detail what you would consider suitable in the way of ventilation for a barrack room to be occupied by 12 men, specifying in particular (a) the dimensions of the room, (b) the amount of window space, and (c) the 'am0unt of floor space and wall space which you would allow for each bed.

, (2) Describe the slow process of sand filtration of water and contrast it with mechanical filtration. How may sand filtration be carried out in the field?

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(3) What points have to be considered specially when constrncting a reserve ration for active service in a temperate climate?

(4) A brigade of which yon are in medical charge is to occupy a bivouac for three days. Describe in detail what measures you would recommend for the disposal of refuse other than human excreta.

(5) In an outbreak of enteric fever which you have been investigating the evidence points to one man as being !i possible" carrier." Describe in detail the bacteriological procedure you would adopt to confirm your suspicion.

Hygiene (for Olass).--(Practical.) Thursday, January 22, 1914. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(1) Examine the water sample" A" for the presence of a poisonous metal, and in the same sample estimate the amount of-

(a) Nitric nitrogen (nitrates). (b) Oxygen absorbed in fifteen minutes at 80° F.

Further analysis of the sample gives the following results :-Total solids .. 95 parts per 100,000 Volatile solids 5 Ohlorine 9'5 Free ammonia 0'01 Albuminoid ammonia 0'002 Nitrites 0'08 Hardness, total 19'0

fixed 12'0 Total nn~ber of micro-organisms growing in gelati:;e at 22;' O. in three days

120 per c.c. No lactose fermenters were found in 100 C.c. of the sample.

Discuss the results of the whole analysis and state if you consider the water fit for drinking purposes.

(,rhe strength of the necessary standard solutions is given on the blackboard.) (2) Estimate the acidity of the solution" B" and express the result in grammes of

sulphuric acid (H2 S04 ) per litre. Pathology (for Olass).-(Written Examination.) Wednesday, January 21, 1914.-

From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. (1) The following was the result of an examination of the blood of a patient who

had recently been in the Tropics. Discuss the relative significance of the various points brought out and give your views as to the possible nature of the case.

(i) Red.corpnscles 3,500,000 per c.mm. (ii) Leucocytes .. 2,750

(iii) Oolour index 0'6 (iv) Oensus of leucocytes-

Polynuclears 47 per cent Hyalines .. 20 Lymphocytes 19 Eosinophiles 9 Transitionals 4 Mast Oells 1

(Three normoblasts were seen while 300 leucocytes were counted, and there was a certain amount of diffuse polychromatophilia of the red cells.)

(v) Parasites None seen. (vi) Agglutinat.ion Negative to typhoid and undulant fever but

positive to paratyphoid" B," up to a dilution of 1-40.

(vii) Blood culture Negative. (2) Describe the cultural and morphological characters of the Micrococcus melitensis.

Give in detail the means which you would employ to estabHsh a diagnosis in a case of suspected undulant fever.

(3) Describe and contrast the Bacillus lepra; and the Bacillus tuberculosis, (a) from the morphological and cultural points of view, (b) from the histological characters of the leSIons to which they give rise, respectively.

(4) Give an account of the characters of the Trypanosoma gambiense and of the pathogenic effects produced by it. State also what is known with regard to the means by which infection is carried.

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Pathology (for Class).-(PracticaIExamination.) Friday, January 23, 1914. From 10 a.m. to l;p.m.

(1) Examine carefully the bacterial mixture contained in the tube marked with your examination number, and write a concise account of what you find. Leave two stained films, one of them a " Gram," beside your microscope.

(2) Examine and report upon the pathological material marked" A," "B," or" C," leaving your stained films for examination.

(3) MounG and stain the section with which you are provided so as to demonstrate the presence of Gram-positive micro-organisms, and leave it in focus under your oil-immersion lens.

(4) Oral examination.

EXAMINATION FOR COMMISSION IN THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

Medicine.-Case for Commentary. Wednesday, January 28, 1914. Commencing 10 a.m. Time allowed, I! hours. Read your instructions.

A young man, aged 24, a clerk in an office, was taken ill on or about November 2, with headache, fever and shortness of breath.

The history was that he had some dyspepsia, and had felt run down the previous September; he went for a holiday and returned feeling much better in the middle of October.

His condition on November 2 was as follows: A tall, spare man, looking ill, temperature, 102'4° F. ; pulse, 100; respiration, 28. His face was flushed, the skin moist, he felt chilly, but had had no rigor. His tongue was coated, the appetite bad, and he complained of much headache, frontal and post. orbital.

Physical examination: the muscles were soft and flabby, the chest was well-formed, the movements equal, percussion normal over the front; slight impairment of note at the right supra-spinous fossa, and mid·scapular region; the inspiration was exaggerated over the whole chest; there was no bronchophony, and no adventi-tious sounds were heard. He had an irritable cough, but no expectoration.

The heart's apex beat and precordial dulness were normal, there was slight blurring of the first sound at the apex, the sounds at the base were normal. The abdomen was soft, rather tumid, not tender, and there were .no rose spots; the liver and spleen could not be felt; the bowels were constipated, there was no blood in the stools; the urine, sp. gr. 1024 acid, a faint trace of albumen, no sugar, deposit of lithates. Twelve days later his general condition was the same, but the cough was very troublesome and he was distinctly cyanosed, and the respirations were 32-36; the temperature ranged between 100° F. and 102'8° F., his pulse about 120, and he perspired freely; a Widal reaction on the eleventh day of his illness was negative, a blood examination showed. some reduction in the number of red cells, but there was no leucocytosis. There was no increase in the physical signs at the apex of the right lung, but a few scattered rhonchi and moist sounds could be heard at the bases of the lungs. The heart sounds were as before.

From November 15 onwards his headache increased, and he lost much weight and strength, otherwise the physical signs had not altered. On December 3 he vomited, and was unable to speak and Wlwdered; he was then found to be hemiplegic on the right side, face, arm. and leg. His temperature fell to 99'4" F. and his pulse was 112. There was no squint or optic neuritis. He soon afterwards became somnolent and had incontinence; he declined all nourishment and, becoming unconscious, died on December 6.

Discuss the differential diagnosis in the early and later stages of the illness. What morbid changes would you expect to find at the post-mOt·tern examination?

Surgery.--Case for Commentary. Wednesday, January 28, 1914. Commencing 11.40 a.m. Time allowed, l~ hours. Read your instructions.

A man, aged 30, was admitted to hospital stating he had had four fits in the preceding three months.

These fits occurred when he was taking his meals. No aura preceded the fits and there was no memory of it after its occurrence. There was complete unconsciousness during the fit, but there was no sleep nor headache after it.

He did not suffer from vomiting, headache, pupillary changes or optic neuritis. At the age of 4 he was stabbed wiGh a pitchfork over the right temporal bone in its

squamous portion. A small scalp scar is now visible, which is not tender, and there is no indent in the bone.

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He was confined to bed for several months after this head injury, with he_miplegia involving the face, arm and leg of the left side. In a few months the leg recovered power in every respect (motor, sensory and trophic) and is now as good as the right leg. There is neither clonos nor variation in the knee jerks.

The left arm is in a condition of spastic paralysis with wrist drop and marked atrophy of the fore-arm and hand muscles, the fingers are rigid and semi-flexed, but capable of slight movements. The face is paretic on the left side, bnt the eyelids can be tightly closed on extra effort.

His friends say there is twitching of the muscles of the left side over the jaw, neck, and fore-arm at the beginning of the fit.

Discuss the case as to the conditions underlying the symptoms. What treatment would you suggest and what prognosis would you give?

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. AN examination for not less than twelve commissions in the Royal Army Medical

Corps will be held on July 29, 1914. Applications to compete should be made to the Secretary, War Office, not later than

July 20, 1914. The presence of candidates will be required in London from July 27, 1914. War Office, February, 1914.

UNITED SERVICES MEDICAL SOCIETY. THE next meeting of the Society will be held at the Royal Army Medical College,

Grosvenor Road, on Thursday, March 12,1914, at 5 p.m. Business: "Some experiences of the Balkan Wars," Major E. T. F. Birrell, R.A.M.C.

G. A. D. HARVEY, Oaptain B.A.M.O. E. C. STANFORD, StatJ-Surgeon B.N.

Hon. Secretaries.

ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS CENTRAL MESS FUND.

TO THE EDITOR OF "THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS." SIR,-There is reason to believe that the idea still exists amongst a number of

officers of our Corps that the Central Mess Fund is drawn upon to pay for the enter-taining of guests at the Headquarter Mess in London. This is not the case. Since its inception no part of this Fund has been expended on entertainments in London or elsewhere. On the contrary, the considerable expense connected with entertaining the delegates to the recent International Medical Congress was borne entirely by the members of the London Mess. Officers wishing to know how the Central Mess Fund is expended will find full reports in the JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS, which are promulgated after every meeting of the Committee of that Fund.

Aldershot, February 20, 1~14.

I am, &c., S. GUISE MOORES,

Lieutenant-Oolonel.

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ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL MES.S AND GAMES

CORPS CENrrRAL COMMITTEE.

PROCEEDINGS OF A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1914. Present.

Lieutenant-Colonel S. Guise Moores, in the Chair. Major J. R. McMunn, Netley.' Major A. L. A. Webb, Scottish Command. Major H. B. Fawcus, London. Major O. D. Myles, Western Oommand. Major A, B. Smallman, Aldershot. Oaptain S. M. W. Meadows, Salisbury Plain. Captain G. A. D. Harvey, London. Captain W. Benson, Rawal Pindi. Letters regretting their inability to attend were submitted from Lieutenant-Colonel

.Jameson, Woolwich; Majors Moore, Chatham; Clements, Oork; Adye-Curran, Ports-mouth; Fielding, Plymouth; Burke, Dover; Smith, Belfast; Captains Edmunds, Peshawar; Kelly, Dublin; and Ferguson, Northern Oommand.

(1) The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. (2) The Hon. Secretary read letters stating tbat the Oairo mess had been closed;

that Major Clements would represent the Cork district in place of Major Martin, transferred; that the officers R.A.M. 0.' Ohatham district desired that Major Moore, though transferred to another Oommand, should continue to represent them for the present; and that Captain Mathieson had left for South Africa,

The subscribers to the Fund, to the' present date, were' reported to number 727; 105 promised subscriptions had not yet been paid; 70 officers had declined to subscribe; and from 100 no reply had been received. It is hoped that there will be many new subscribers from March 1 next, upon which date the annual subscription for 1914-15 falls due.

(3) A grant to the Uurragh mess for cutlery was sanctioned, the amount to be settled by the Sub-committee on receipt of estimate. The consideration of the other require-ments of this mess was postponed, pending the receipt of detailed estimates.

(4) The recommendation of the Sub-committee that a grant of £80 be made to the Netley mess was approved. Detailed estimates were examined, and vouchers which showed that during the years 1911-13 £160 had been expended out of the furniture fund. It was evident that, from the special circumstances of the case, the upkeep of this mess in a manner creditable to the Corps falls very heavily on the small number of existing members. ,

(5) The receipt of £76 12s. 6d., the credit balance of the late R.A.M.C. mess at Tempe, was reported, and the Hon. Secretary was directed to express to the late members of that mess the warm thanks of the Committee and its grateful appreciation of their generous gift, which created an important precedent. It was decided that the articles of plate previously received from the Tempe mess be distribu~ed among the Curragh, Woolwich and Peshawar messes, in accordance with the wishes for various articles expressed in reply to the circular sent. '

(6) A letter was read from Peshawar thanking the Committee for the grant of £50 to that mess towards making good its losses, and stating that the whole contents of the mess are now fully insured.

(7) The Sub-committee reported that it had considered the matter of the Rawal Pindi debentures, upon which Captain Benson had submitted a report. It appeared that the heavy charge on that mess was not so much for payment of interest as for repayment of principal. The Sub-committee considered that it was a question for further careful consideration whether a proportion of the debentures should not be taken over by the Central Fund at a lower rate of interest than the existing one, whereby the mess would be relieved of expense and the Oorps would become part owners of a valuable property. Captain Benson had therefore been asked to write to Rawal Pindi for further details.

(8) It was resolved that the recommendations of the Oommittee to the Annual General Meeting in June next be published in the JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL OORPS; and that the Slib-committee be empowered to frame detaileCk proposals on the principles already agreed upon, should this publication be desirable before the next meeting of the General Committee.

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It seemed desirable to consider whether, if found practicable, a uniform rate of joining contributions to the various messes at home and abroad should not be adopted. Such contributions to be paid by the Central Mess Fund.

(9) Details were submitted as to the requirements of the training camp at the Curragh for mess equipment. It was resolved that a loan of :£70, free from interest, repayable by seven annual instalments of £10, be offered for this purpose, subject to a suitable guarantee of repayment being received, and on the understanding that subscribers to the Central Fund contribute at a lower rate to the expenses of such mess than do non-subscribers. (This offer has since been accepted.)

Major Webb was asked to submit further details of the requirements of the camp of instruction in the Scottish Command at a subseqnent meeting.

(10) It was resolved that the payment, or part payment, of their railway fares to members of the Committee be recommended to the Annual General Meeting, and that the Honorary Secretary collect data for an estimate of such expenses.

(11) The question of the formation of a Corps Rowing Club was considered. This was referred to the Central Games Committee after the half-yearly General Meeting of members of the London mess, as the project was found to involve greater expenditure than that mess felt prepared to make. The Honorary Secretary was directed .to reply that, though the Committee of the Central Mess Fund had been instructed at the

,Annual General Meeting, 1912, to look after the interests of the Corps in games and sports, with special reference to inter-regimental competitions, it was not authorized to expend any part of the Fun,d on such objects.

(12) The Honorary Secretary reported that the Army Golf Meeting will be held this year in Scotland, during October. There will be a spring meeting at Woking of which further notice will be given.

NOTES ON GAMES AND SPORT.

Association Football.-Serjeant-Major Drury, R.A.M.C., Hon. Secretary R.A.M.C. Football Club, writes: "Football is still going strong at Aldershot. Since the last notes the following matches have been played: On January 31 we met the 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment in the 2nd round Aldershot Senior Cup, winning by 3 goals to 2, after extra time. We had several of our players injured in this match, so were not able to put a full team in the field on the 3rd inst., when a game in the Aldershot Senior League, against the Royal Munster Fusiliers, was played; we just managed to win by 2 goals to 1. On the 7th inst. we met,the 30th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, in the 4th round Army Cup, on our own ground, and after a very bustling game in the rain the Corps team were victorious by 2 goals to 1. On the 14th inst. we had a very stubborn fight with Bromley in the 3rd round Amateur Cup Competition, making a dra,v 2 goals each. The Referee did not play extra time, as he should have done, so we protested that the game shOUld be replayed at Aldershot; this protest we won, so everyone is looking forward to a keen contest on Saturday next.

"This match was replayed at Aldershot on February 21, the Corps being victorious in a keen and well-contested game, by 6 goals to 1.

"Fonr of our players, Corporal Prince, Privates Gillham, Morris and Southall, were selected for the Army Team on the 11th inst., when ~fr. Vivian Woodward brought his crack, eleven to Aldershot. Our men fully justified their selection, all playing an exceptionally good game.

"The boys' team have played four more matches, winning all four. Their opponents were Aldershot Shop Assistants,3 to 0; 1st Northamptonshire Regiment, 4. to 0; 1st Coldstream Guards, 8 to 0; 1st Loyal North Lancs., 2 to 1. This last game was almost as depressing as a loss, because to have a goal scored against the boys was unheard of (this season) until then, their record being 105 for 1 against.

"The final of the Harwood Cup Competition was decided at Burtons Court, Chelsea, on the 18th inst. when No. 35 Company met No. 1 Company (~he holders), and after a well-contested game No. 1 Company came out victorious by 3 goals to none.

"After the match Colonel J. G. Harwood (the donor) presented the Cup and medals to the winning team and medals to the runners up. In congratUlating the winners he stated that it was the first final he had witnessed in the competition, and he sincerely hoped that the Corps team would go through with the Army and Amateur Cup Competitions.

"Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Barefoot, officer· commanding No. 35 Company, ex-pressed his thanks to Colonel J. G. Harwood for attending the match and his kindness in presenting the Cup.

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" Three cheers being heartily given for Oolonel Harwood, Serjeant-Major R. Cox called for three cheers for the winners, Serjeant-Major O. A. Figg for three rousers for No. 35 Oompany.

"Twelve companies entered the competition, i.e., Nos. 1, 2, 3, "A," "B," "0" Depot, No. 4 Netley, No. 6 Oosham, No. 11 Shorncliffe, No. 12 Woolwich, No. 20 Tidworth, and No. 35 London; the first and last companies in the Oorps meeting in the Final." ,

Rugby Football.-Lieutenant J. L. Hnggan has been playing regularly for the Army. Lieutenant H. O. D. Rankin played against the United Hospitals and against Oambridge.

Rowing.-Reference to a proposed Oorps Rowing Club will be found under proceed-ings of Oommittee above.

Miscellaneous.-We hear from Gibraltar that Lieutenant-Oolonel S. G. Allen has been appointed a steward of the Gibraltar Jockey Olub, and Major J. Tobin official starter. The latter hl!.s also been appointed Assistant Field Master of the Royal Oalpe Hunt,

3, Homefield Road, J. T. OLAPHAM, Captain,

Hon. Secretary. Wimbledon Common, S. W.

ROLL 0 F T HE OFFICERS OF THE MEDICAL SER VJ CE OF THE ARMY, FROM THE ACCES-SION OF GEORGE II, IN 1727, TO THE FORM-ATION OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS IN 1898.

THIS work, on which Oolonel William Johnston has been engaged for several years, is now in an advanced stage of preparation. It has been suggested that it would be interesting to note as far as possible relationships existing between officers who served during that period and naval or military officers who served either before, during, or after that time. He would therefore be much obliged if cases were pointed out to him where an officer's grandfather, father, son or brother has served or is serving in any branch of the Navy, Army, or Honourable East India Oompany's service.

ne will also be glad to hear from any officers who are in possession of interesting items of information which it may seem likely are not within Oolonel Johnston's knowledge. He would be glad also if any who have in their. possession the Commissions or Warrants of medical officers who served as Hospital Assistants, or as Hospital or Regimental Surgeon's Mates, would communicate with him.

Oommunications addressed to Oolou,el Johnston, O.B., Newton Dee, Murtle, Aberdeenshire, will be welcomed and at once acknowledged.

February 20, 1914.

OBITUARY. LIEUTENANT-OOLONEL ROBERT DOVETON HODSON.

LIEUTENANT-OOLONEL R. D. HODSON died at Bournemouth on January 30, 1914, aged 59. He was the son of Oaptain Benjamin :a:odson, Madras Army, and was born at Bathwick, Somerset. He became a member of the Royal Oollege of Surgeons, England, in 1876, and obtained the Licence of the Royal Oollege of Physicians, Edinburgh, in the same year. In 1877 he joined the Service as a Surgeon, Army Medical Department. He served abroad in India, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and Oeylon. He was promoted Surgeon-Major in 1889, Surgeon Lieutenant-Oolonel in

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