Editor’s Note.—The second part of the entertainment given for the benefit of the First Illinois Legion of the Red Cross was devoted to an interesting exhibition of its training and drills.
Litter Drill—Detachment B, H. H. Wood commanding.
First Aid to Injured—Detachment D, Harry L. Coon commanding.
Exhibition Drill—Detachment C, John A. Stedge commanding.
NEW YORK
Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. Co-operation.
Important announcement of first aid till the doctor comes for camp, summer school, home, shop. The American National Red Cross and the International Committee of Young Men’s Christian Associations will grant joint certificates in first aid to the injured, signed by President William H. Taft and a representative of the International Committee, to men and boys completing the requirements.
What to do for broken limbs, hemorrhage, poisoning, sunstroke, lockjaw, cramps, drowning, scalds, burns, cuts, bruises, etc.
Examination (August 25). Part practice, part written. Cost, 25 cents each person.
For any Association boy or man. A short course—10 lessons. Teacher—a doctor or physical director. In camp, at home, anywhere. Any text book.