As showing the urgent necessity for the services of medical men at the Front, in connection with the forward movement of the Allies, a call has been made by the Government, through the British Medical Association for one in three of all doctors under 40 years of age to come up before Christmas.
In the South West Wales Division, of which Dr. Price, of Ammanford, is the honorary secretary, every effort has been made to get the most eligible men, and some hard canvassing has been done, with the result that already seven of the required twelve have been enrolled. This is in addition to thirty medical men from the division who are serving with the Colours.
A committee has been appointed to interview every eligible man in the three counties, and they are confident of making up the quota required. The medical gentlemen remaining behind have undertaken to carry on the practices of those called up until their return.
It behoves all patients not to harass the doctors too much by petty ailments and cut fingers, so that there may not be a breakdown in the scheme by overworking their medical attendants.
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The local recruiting office is busily engaged filling up the “pink” cards which have been directed to be made out for all those eligible men who have not yet offered their services to their country.
These, we understand, are to be delivered personally, and the recipients will be asked on or two pertinent questions as to why they have not joined. There are a number of men who are not inclined to await the receipt of the card, and are coming forward to enlist.
It would be a great help to the authorities if those eligible in the more remote districts such as Rhandirmwyn, Llanfihangel, Rhos-y-cors, and similar districts would follow this example. They may be assured they will not be overlooked when the canvassing commences.
Better be a Volunteer than a “fetched” man.
