The Order Today II (International History of St. John): SJAB CHS

Int'l History

	Introduction
	The Order in England
	The Order Today
	The Order Today (II)
	Priories And Commanderies Overseas

International History of St. John: The Order Today (II)

The Foundations Of The Order
There are three foundations of the Order, namely:

1. The St. John Ophthalmic Hospital at Jerusalem, founded in 1882 and recently rebuilt on a new site in the Kingdom of Jordan, outside the old city of Jerusalem, was formally opened in 1960.

2. The St. John Ambulance Association, established in 1877, the teaching body of the order.

3. The St. John Ambulance Brigade, established in 1887. In 1961, the total strength of the Brigade in the United Kingdom and overseas, including both adults and cadets, was over 250,000.

The Grades Of The Order

Grade I    Bailiffs and Dames Grand Cross         G.C.St.J.
Grade II   Knights and Dames                      K.St.J.
           (who may be of Justice or of Grace)    D.St.J.

Grade III  (a) Chaplains                          Ch.St.J.
           (b) Commanders (Brother and Sisters)   C.St.J.

Grade IV   Officers (Brothers and Sisters)        O.St.J.

Grade V    Serving Brothers and Serving Sisters   S.B.St.J.
                                                  S.S.St.J.

Grade VI   Esquires                               Esq.St.J.

Admission To The Order
The names of the members for admission to the Order or for promotion to a higher grade, are recommended to the Grand Prior by the Chapter-General and, if approved by him, are submitted for sanction to the Sovereign. New members must take a Declaration of Allegiance and sign the Homage Roll. They are then, in due course, formally invested with the badge or insignia of their grade by the Grand Prior or by the Lord Prior acting as his deputy. On rare occasions of special importance investitures may be held by the sovereign.

The Brigade

The Objects Of The Brigade

To train and maintain a body of men and women thoroughly efficient in First Aid and Auxiliary Nursing.

To afford opportunities for holders of approved First Aid Certificates to meet together for training and practice, under qualified members of the medical and nursing professions, with the object of combining individuals' efforts in the service of the public.

To provide First Aid and Nursing for the injured and sick.

To provide ancillary services both to the sick and injured, and in hospitals of all kinds.

To provide Reserves for the Medical Services of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

To prepare such permanent Organisation during time of peace as may at once be available in time of emergency.

To afford opportunities for boys and girls to learn and practise First Aid, Home Nursing, and other subjects conducive to the training of good citizens.

The Cadet Divisions

The Objects Of The Cadet Divisions

To provide opportunities for boys and girls to learn and practise First Aid, Home Nursing, and other subjects conducive to the training of good citizens.
To encourage young people to follow the way of life exemplified in the Cadet Code of chivalry.
To develop the spirit of combined effort while giving due consideration to the personality, of the individual cadet.
To promote Health.
To encourage among young people a full and enterprising use of leisure by providing all the facilities of a National Youth Organisation.
To lay the foundation for membership of the Ambulance and Nursing Divisions of the Brigade.

Cadet Code Of Chivalry

To serve God.
To be loyal to the Queen and my Officers.
To observe the mottoes of the Order which are 'Pro Fide' - For the Faith, and 'Pro Utilitate Hominum' - For the Service of Mankind.
To be through in work and play.
To be truthful and just in all things.
To be cheerful and prompt in all I do.
To help the suffering and needy.
To be kind to all animals.