A FIRST-AID CORPS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 13411, 1 May 1909, Page 7

A FIRST-AID CORPS.

The wave of patriotism which is rides a women's movement, the J'irstAid pursing Yeomanry Corps i-foidiL causing qnfte a sensation Tn London The corps was really formed last y*ar, but only during * tlho past few wouid bo to followcW up to the ™ - of^dT^ToriL? n ott f most members « Lady Ernestine Hun? STo fc$ m *^ f daught";; and interviews the rf-cruits -Dns is by no means a nomina-1 fewfc. for dur- «?«?„ W °ni'^ s thore , were 100 ° tions. Of tWonly a small percent ficnlt. Lach recruit must be over oft and thirty-five years of a!? e. She™ m, r a ., me<lical examination and must provide two unexceptional references. Whoa ehe has all her tests she solemnly undertakes to tvS

out for duty and go anywhere at bar country's call within twenty-four hours. There are now five troops in London, but with enquiries and applications coming in from all over tho kingdom they are likely to greatly increase. The uniform worn by officers and troopers is extremely smart. It consists of a red staff cap, with gold braid, red cloth tunic, with white-braided fronts and silver buttons. The collars and shoul-der-straps are adorned with monograms of the letters G.Y. (Girls' Yeomanry) embroidered in silver. An ankle-length skirt of navy e'oth and high military boots are worn. Whito leather elespatch-oarriers. linen haversacks, and greatcoats and other details are also included. Each member provides her own kit. and her own horse. The new troopers receive instruction in first aid nursing, particular attention being given to .how to bandage a wounded soldier, the best way to get him on a horse, and gaMop him away out of the danger zone for medical treatment. Weekly riding lessons are given, and attendance at evening drill classes is also compulsory. It is said there is a possibility that the Britret.i Government may take up the 6cheme and make the corps semi-official organisations.