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Table A—indicates classification according to preliminary general
education of students admitted or re-admitted during 1936-37.
Table B—shows the number of students in each class, their religion and
places of residence, ending 1936-37.
2. Students on roll.
—A statement showing the number of students on
college roll is furnished in Table C.
3. Attendance and cost per student. —
(i) Average daily attendance 231.0 out of 267 against 219.6 out of
267 in 1935-36.
(ii) Average cost per student 870.3 against 939.1 in 1935-36.
4. University examinations. —A statement vide table D is appended to
show the number of students who appeared and passed examinations during
1936-37.
5. Medals, certificates of Honours and Scholarships. —A list of students
who have been awarded medals, certificates of honours and scholarship during
the year is enclosed vide Table G.
6. Hostel.—Out of 267 students on the college roll
—
(i) 140 students resided in the college hostel.
(ii) 24 students resided in hostels under the Students' Residence
Committee.
(iii) 103 students lived with parents or guardians.
The accommodation for students remains the same namely for 140 students
in the college hostel.
Those students who cannot obtain accommodation in the college hostel
may apply for admission to hostels under the Students' Residence Committee
but owing to limitation of accommodation in these hostels also, there are
many students obliged to live in unsupervised lodgings. This as well as
being expensive and inconvenient incurs the risk of discipline becoming slack.
The necessity of increasing accommodation for students within the college
grounds is recognised by the authorities and the building of a new hostel is
under consideration.
7. Health, disease and death. —The health of the students on the whole
was good. One student while on vacation died of drowning.
8. Discipline. —The discipline has been satisfactory.
9. Students' Association. —Efforts are being made to cultivate a sense of
responsibility and self-reliance among students.
In this connection the various college clubs and societies have been placed
under the jurisdiction of a Students Representative Council elected each year
by the students themselves composed of the secretary of each society and a
member from each of the six medical years students.
The Principal of the college acts as President of this Council and is
assisted by a Vice-President chosen from the Medical staff. They act in an
advisory capacity when required to do so.
Athletics.
—
The students have shown activities in nearly all games. The office
bearers and captains for the various sections were elected.
The necessity for provision of a suitable playing ground in or near the
college compound remains the same. The absence of such a ground retards
the pursuance of daily practice of students at the various games.
The annual sports which was attended by a large number of persons was
a great success.
I would strongly request that provision should be made for a suitable
playing ground for the students of this college as early as possible.
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Pathology.—
(1) Equipment.—
Certain new equipment has been added.
(i) Swift's freezing Microtome.
(ii) Four microscopes.
(2) Pathological Museum.
—
Several wet specimens, diagrams and 4 show cases have been added.
The museum is undergoing re-arrangement.
(3) Laboratory.—
(i) The practical part of the Leprosy classes were held in the
laboratory.
(ii) 8 post-graduates (of the Provincial Medical Service) worked
during the year.
(iii) One of the House-staff Dr. Sudhansu Sobhan Moitra who worked
for his thesis in the laboratory under the direction of the staff,
obtained the Doctorate's degree of Patna University.
(iv) The Lecturer in Pathology, Lucknow University,came on deputa-
tion to learn in our museum and general laboratory technique.
(v)
A medical officer from the province of Orissa has done a course on
laboratory organisation and technique.
(vi) Dr. Maheshwar Bhagat, Sub-Assistant Surgeon, underwent a course
of practical instruction in the laboratory.
Research and Publication.—
Research was carried on as usual in the various departments. Mention
may be made of the following :—
Pathology:—
(i) Rapid method for microsection diagnosis.
(ii) Suitable preservative to augment the keeping properties of blood
for sugar estimation.
(iii) Changes in blood protein (albumen, globulin ratio and the effect
of vitamins in ascites).
(iv) Experimental inoculation of suspected human blood in animals
and demonstration of spirillum minus (Rat bite fever).
(v) New media for cultivation of diphtheria bacillus.
(vi) Successful cultivation of—
(a) Tubercle bacillus.
(b) Entamoeba histolytica.
Physiology.—
Professor B. Narayana attended the Medical Research Workers Conference
at Calcutta held during the months of November-December 1936. He also
attended the Indian Science Conference held at Hyderabad (Deccan) in the
first week of January 1937, where he read three papers that were commu-
nicated from his department to the Physiology section of the Indian Science
Congress, viz., I. A. frog vessel preparation and its response to drugs by
B. Narayana.
2. Observations on the action of Ergotamine by B. Narayana and H. N.
Banerji.
3. Action of drugs on the pulmonary vessels of frogs by H. N . Banerji
and S. S. Mahmud Shah.
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The following problems are at present in hand in this department :—
1. Action of Histamine on the suprarenal glands (in collaboration with
Dr. T. N. Seth).
2. Metabolism of plain muscle.
Chemistry.—
1. Chemical Structure and Pharmacological Action.
Some Growth promoting substances.
By B. N. Prasad and T. N. Seth. (Patna Jl. Med.)
2. Chemical Structure and Pharmacological Action.
Morphine and its Derivatives.
By B. N. Prasad and T. N. Seth (Patna Jl. of Medicine.)
3. Distribution of Vitamin C., etc., in common Indian food-stuffs.
By M. N. Rudra (Biochem, Jl. 30,701.)
4. Vitamin C content of the liver and muscle of some Indian fresh-water
fish.
By M. N. Rudra (Jl. Indian Chem. soc., 13,741.)
5. The effect of cooking and storage on the vitamin C contents of
food-stuffs.
By M. N. Rudra (Ind. JI. Med. Res, 25, in the Press).
6. Observation on Sugar Content of Normal Urine and its Relation to
Normal Bloodsugar.
By K. N. Bagchi and M. N. Rudra (J. Ind. Med. Assoc., 16.)
Additions in qualifications and titles.
—
Lt.-Col. G. H. Mahony, B.SC. (Hons.), M.D., M.CH., B.A.O., F.R.C.S.,
(Edn.), M.C.O.G. ( Lond. ) , I . M. S. , El ect ed a Fel l ow of t he Br i t i sh
College of Obstetricians and Gynæcologists (London).
Lt.-Col. A. N. Bose, M.B.E., M.D. (Laus.), F.R.C.P. (Edin.), D.T.M. & H.
(Camb.), I.M.S.—Elected Fellow of the Royal College of
Physicians (London).
Dr. T. N. Banerji, Rai Bahadur.
Dr. S. Pujari, Rai Saheb.
Capt. N. Pal, Rai Saheb.
Dr. B. N. Prasad, Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
.
Dr. B. N. Banerji, Passed Part I of F.R.C.S.
Mr. R. C. Lacy, M.A. in Botany (Toronto).
Mr. M. N. Rudra, Designation changed from Demonstrator to Junior
Lecturer.
Mr. M. A. Majid, Ditto.
Library.—
65 books were added during the year under report bringing the total
number of books to 1,709. The total number of journals subscribed for the
year was 48.
Visit.—
(1) The Director-General, Indian Medical Service, visited the college on
the 20th October 1936.
(2) Mr. S. Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, Patna University, visited the College
on the 5th February 1937.
Conclusion.
—
The college was under the charge of Lieut.-Colonel G. H. Mahony,
I.M.S., during the period under review.
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TABLE A.
Statement showing classification according to preliminary general education of students
admitted or re-admitted during the year in the Prince of Wales Medical College
Patna.
1935-36.
1936-37.
Males.
Females.
Males.
Females.
Intermediate Science Examination
37
39
2
Bachelor of Science Examination
3
1
Total
40
40
2
TABLE E.
Statement showing the income and expenditure for the Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna, during the year 1936–37 and previous year.
Head of receipts.
INCOME.
Heads of expenditure.
E X P E N D I T U R E .
Remarks.
1935–36.
1936–37.
Increase.
Decrease.
1935–36.
1936–37.
Increase.
Decrease.
Receipts from sources other than
Government:—
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
Entrance fee
...
. . .
800
820
20
. . . Remitted to Treasury
. . .
44,258
43,083
. . .
1,175 The rate of revision fee has been
reduced to Rs. 10 from Rs. 15 per
subject.
College tuiton fees
. . .
. . .
37,162
35,794
. . .
1,368
Establishment ...
...
1,91,518
1,83,003
...
8,515
Fine
. . .
. . .
. . .
144
166
22
. . .
Some 1. M. S. Officers drew their
pay in England during summer
vacation.
Miscellaneous (hostel rent and
electric charges).
6,152
6,173
21
. . . Merit and Oriya scholarship
5,330
5,402
72
. . .
Scholarships are awardad on merit.
Receipts on account of breakage
realised from students.
. . .
130
130
. . .
Library
...
. . .
2,500
2,474
...
26 Slight.
Total
...
44,258
43,083
193
1,368 Stationery
. . .
. . .
500
500
. . .
...
Receipts from Government:—
Buildings
...
...
. . .
1,001
1,001
. . .
There was no expenditure against
building in 1935–36. Some build-
ings have been transferred to
hospital side.
Establishment
...
...
1,91,518
1,83,003
. . .
8,515
Merit and Oriya Scholarship
. . .
5,330
5,402
72
. . . Rents, rates and taxes
. . .
8,629
7,994
. . .
635
Library
. . .
. . .
...
2,500
2,474
...
26
Telephone
..
. . .
974
1,019
45
. . .
Slight.
Stationeries ...
. . .
. . .
500
500
. . .
...
Contingencies contract
...
7,455
7,453
. . .
2
Buildings and repairs:—
Non-contract contingencies ...
33,828
39,343
5,515
...
Some more apparatus and Chemi-
cals, etc., were purchased out of
laboratory grant. The expenditure
has been increased.
Buildings, Electrics and Sanitation ...
. . .
1,001
1,001
...
Municipal taxes
...
. . .
8,629
7,994
. . .
635
Telephone charges
. . .
. . .
974
1,019
45
...
Contingencies contract ...
. . .
7,455
7,453
. . .
2
Non-contract contingencies
. . .
33,828
39,343
5,515
. . .
Total
. . .
2,50,734
2,48,189
6,633
9,178
Grand Total
...
2,94,992
2,91,272
6,826
10,546
Total
...
...
2,94,992
2,91,272
6,633
10,353
NATI ONAL LI BRARY OF S COTLAND
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TABLE F.
List of Instructional staff of the Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna.
Principal.—
Lt.-Col. G. H. Mahony, B. SC. (Hons.), M. D., M. c h . , B . A . O . , F . R . C . S .
(Edin.), F.C.O.G. (Lond.), I.M.S.
Department of Medicine.
—
Professor. —Rai Bahadur Dr. T. N. Banerji, M.B. (Cal.), M.R.C.P.,
(Lond. & Edin.), D.T.M. (Lond.).
Lecturer. —Dr. S. M. Ghosal, M.B. (Cal.), M.R.C.P. (Lond. & Edin.).
Registrar. —Dr. S. K. Ghosh Dastidar, M.B. (Cal.), D.T.M. (Cal.).,
M.R.C.P. (Lond. & Edin.).
Department of Surgery.—
Professor. —Lt.-Col. H. G. Alexander, F.R.C.S. (Eng.)., I.M.S. (On
long leave).
Major D. P. Bhargava, M.B., B .S. (Allah.), F.R.C.S. (Edin. & Eng.),
D.O.M.S., I.M.S.
Lecturer.—Rai Saheb Capt. N. Pal, M.B. (Cal.), F.R.C.S.E.
Registrar.—Dr. U. P. Sinha, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S E.
Department of Midwifery.—
Professor. —Lt.-Col. G. H. Mahony, B . SC. (Hons.), M.D., M. Ch.,
B.A.O., F.R.C.S. (Edin.). F.C.O.G. (Lond.), I.M.S.
Lecturer.—Rai Saheb Dr. A. N. Sarkar, M.B.
Department of Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.—
Professor. —Capt. M. Husnain, M.B. (Cal.), F.R.C.S.E., D.L.O., D.O.M.S.
(Lond.).
Lecturer.—Dr. D. Ram, M.B., D.L.O., D.O.M.S.
Department of Pathology.—
Professor. —Lt.-Col. A. N. Bose, M.B.E., M.D. (Laus.), F. R. C. P.
(Edin.), M.R.C.P. (Lond.), D.T.M. (Camb.), F.R.C.P. (Lond.),
I.M.S.
Lecturer.—Capt. U. M. Gupta, M.B., D.T.M. (Cal.), M.R.C.P. (Edin.).
Lecturer in Chemical Pathology.—Dr. B. N. Banerji, B. SC.,
M.B. (Cal.) (On leave for studies abroad).
Dr. Gaya Prasad, No. II, B. SC., M.B., B.S.
Demonstrator. —Dr. A. Chattoraj, M.B., B.S.
Department of Hygiene.—
Lecturer. —Rai Saheb A. N. Chatterji, M.B., D.P.H. (Assistant Director
of Public Health, Bihar).
Demonstrator.— Dr. P. N. Sanyal.
Department of Jurisprudence.—
Lecturer.—Dr. G. B. Sahay, B. Sc., M.B., D.T.M.
Department of Pharmacology, Materia Medica and Therapeutics.—
Professor. —Dr. P. C. Roy, L. R. C. P. & S. (Edin.), L. R. F. P. & S.
(Glass.).
Lecturer. —Dr. B. N. Prasad, Ph. D. (Edin.), M.SC., M.B., D.T.M. (Cal.),
F.R S.E.
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Department of Anatomy.
—
Professor.—Dr. S. Pujari, M.B.
Lecturer. —Dr. G. K. Ghosh, B.Sc., M.B. (On leave for studies abroad).
Dr. M. Haque, M.B., B.S.
1st Demonstrator. —Dr. Baldeo Prasad Singh, M.B., B.S.
2nd Demonstrator. —Dr. Tribeni Prasad Sinha, M.B., B.S.
Department of Physiology.—
Professor. —Dr. B. Narayan, M.B. (Cal.), PH. D. (Edin), F.R.S. (Edin.).
Lecturer.—Mr. H. N. Banerji, M.SC.
Demonstrator. —Dr. S. S . Mahmud Shah, M.B., B.S.
Department of Medical Chemistry.—
Lecturer. —Dr. T. N. Seth, M.SC., Ph. D. (Camb.).
Junior Lecturer. —Mr. M. N. Rudra, M.Sc.
Department of Biology.—
Professor. —Mr. S. S. Choudhury, M.A., B. SC. (Alld.), M.SC. (Luck.).
Junior Lecturer (Zoology). —Mr. M. A. Majid, M.SC.
Demonstrator (Botany). —Mr. R. C. Lacy, M.SC., M. A.. ( Toronto.).
Department of Radiology.—
Lecturer. —Dr. S. K. Sahay, M.B., D.M.R.E.
Department of Dentistry.
—
Dr. G. Mustafa.
Mental Diseases.
—
Lecturer.—The Superintendent, Indian Mental Hospital, Kanke.
Tuberculosis. —
Lecturer. —The Superintendent, Itki Sanatorium, Itki.
Leprosy.—
Dr. A. T. Sinha, Medical Officer-in-charge, Sir Edward Gait Skin
Clinic at Gulzarbagh.
Anaesthetics.—
Anaesthetist.—Dr. A. P. Verma, M.B., B.S.
Clinical Pathology.—
Assistant Clinical Pathologist. —Dr. A. K. Guha, M.B., B.S., M. R.C.P.
Hostel.—
Warden. —Rai Saheb Dr. A. N. Sarkar, M.B.
Assistant Warden. —Rai Saheb Capt. N. Pal, M.B., F.R.C.S.E.
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TABLE G.
1936-37.
Medals.
Names of Medals.
Names of donors.
Name of recipient.
A warded for.
I.—Patna University–
Wheeler Gold Medal The Hon'ble Sir
Ganesh Dutta Singh,
Kt., Minister, Local
Self-Government,
Bihar.
Bimalendu Chandra
Gupta.
Standing first in the
aggregate at the Final
M. B., B. S. exami-
nation.
Stephenson
Medal.
Gold
Ditto
. .
Ditto
.. Standing first in
Surgery at the Final
M. B., B. S. exami -
nation.
Khubjhari
Medal.
Gold Babu Bisweswar Pra-
shad, Head assistant
in the Inspector-
General of Civil
Hospitals, Bihar's
office.
Nalini Mohan Sen
Gupta.
Standing first in
Midwifery at the
Final M. B., B. S.
examination.
II.—Prince of Wales Medical College
—
College Silver
.. From Government
Grant out of Prizes
and Medals.
Suhas Kumar Roy Standing first in
Midwifery in College
examination.
Ditto
..
Ditto
.. Lala Surajnandan
Prasad.
Standing first in
Midwifery and
Anatomy.
Ditto
..
Ditto
.. Rabindra Narayan
Singh.
Standing first in
Midwifery and
Physiology.
Dutton
Medal.
Silver Subscription from
staff.
Imteya z udd i n
Ahmad.
Standing first in
Medicine at the Final
M. B., B. S. exami-
nation.
III.—Certificate of Honours
—
1. Suhas Kumar Roy ..
.. Certificate of Honour in Midwifery.
2. Basant Kumar Aikat
.. Certificate of Honour in Anatomy.
3. Lala Surajnandan Prasad
. .
Ditto
ditto.
4. Kirpanand Mitra ..
.. Certificate of Honour in Physiology.
5. Lala Surajnandan Prasad
..
Ditto
ditto.
6. Rabindra Narayan Singh
..
Ditto
ditto.
IV.—Scholarships (Merit)—
Rs.
1. Amiya Nath Ganguli, 6th year
..
..
. .
25
2. Nand Lal Modi, 5th year
. .
. .
..
. .
25
3. Brajbansi Prasad Singh, 5th year
..
..
..
20
4. Lala Surajnandan Prasad, 4th year
. .
..
..
25
5. Basant Kumar Aikat, 4th year
. . .
..
..
20
6. Bishnupado Makopadhya, 3rd year
..
..
.. 25
7. Gobind Acharya, 3rd year ..
..
..
..
20
8. Sourendra Mohan Ghosh, 2nd year
. .
..
..
25
9. Bishnupado Mukherji, 2nd year
..
..
..
20
10. Yadunath Banerji, 1st year
..
..
..
25
11. Rajeshwar Prasad, 1st year ..
. .
..
..
20
15
Oriya Scholarship—
Rs.
1. Purna Chandra Mahanty, 6th year
. .
. .
. . 25
2. Basant Kumar Panda, 6th year
. .
. .
. . 20
3. Ghanshyam Mahapatra, 6th year
. .
. .
. . 20
4. Brajamohan Nanda, 5th year
. .
. .
. . 20
5. Jagannath Das, 4th year
. .
. .
. .
. . 20
6. Dasrathi Mahapatra, 4th year
. .
. .
. . 20
7. Kailash Chandra Tripathy, 4th year
. .
. .
. . 20
8. Abdur Rahim, 3rd year
. .
. .
. .
. .
20
9. Mahendra Nath Patnaik, 2nd year
. .
. .
. .
20
Fraser Scholarship
—
1. Brahmanand Singh, 6th year
. .
. .
. .
30
2. Gaya Kumar, 6th year
. .
. .
. .
. . 30
3. Baleswar Prasad, 5th year
. .
. .
. .
. . 30
4. Brijbansi Prasad Singh, 5th year
. .
. .
. . 30
5. Kapildeo Prasad, 4th year
. .
. .
. .
. .
20
6. Md. Younus, 3rd year
. .
. .
. .
. .
20
7. S. Nazray Husnain, 2nd year
. .
. .
. .
20
8. S. Sikandar Raza, 2nd year
. .
. .
. .
. .
15
9. Ram Ekbal Sinha, 3rd year
. .
. .
. .
. .
20
10. Shewanand Misra, 4th year
. .
. .
. .
. .
20
BGP (IGCH) 23—632—24-1-1938—HCDG and others.
Supplement to the Account of Plague Administration
in the Bombay Presidency from September 1896
till May 1897.
Supplement to the Account of Plague Administration
in the Bombay Presidency from September 1896
till May 1897.
2735
No. 2105 OP 1897.
FRΟΜ
THE CHAIRMAN,
Poona Plague Committee ;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
General Department.
Poona, 13th August 1897.
SIR,
I have the honour to submit the report on the Poona Plague operations
prepared by the late Mr. Rand. I have not touched the report, but forward it,
with its appendices, just as it was drafted by him.
2. I also have the honour to submit two notes by Surgeon-Captain
Beveridge, late member of the Poona Plague Committee.
3. Mr. Rand's report brings the story of the operations down to May 20th,
and in a few instances down to May 31st. Since then the operations have been
carried on. on a different system, which is still in force. The time for reporting
on it does not seem to have yet arrived, and I have therefore not attempted to
carry the report further than the point at which Mr. Hand left it.
4. I have signed many of the appendices not as having been prepared by
or under me, but merely to authenticate them.
5. Mr. Rand mentions in various paragraphs the names of those who have
done good work. To his own organizing and directing power, as Chairman of
the Committee, the success attained is greatly due. The operations were on a
large scale employing many men from various services, and could not have been
carried out, but by a man of great administrative ability, unfailing tact, clear
head and tireless devotion to duty.
6. It would perhaps be invidious for me to select for special mention any
of the officers and other workers whose names are given by Mr. Rand. It is
difficult, however, to refrain from drawing attention to his appreciation of the
work of Major Paget, Surgeon-Major Barry and Surgeon-Captain Jones ; Mr.
Plunkett, C.I.E., has won the praise and gratitude of all by his untiring services ;
Lieutenant-Colonel Newnham. Smith has especially recommended to me his
Executive Officer, Mr. M. H. Dastur ; the commendation bestowed on Hos-
pital Assistant Hiramanuck by Surgeon-Major Barry is deserving of the notice
of Government ; and I think it is right to add that the Municipal Secretary
Mr. M. K. Kumthekar in a trying position has worked extremely hard and well,
with unfailing industry and good-will, and the Committee's clerk, Mr. G. S.
Phadke has done the heavy work of the office from early morning to late at
night, earning the approval of the Committee.
7. As regards the non-official and unpaid helpers, Mr. Jáffar Jussuff has
already received the recognition of Government ; and as to others I purpose to,
if possible, submit a separate report, indicating those who worked with the Com-
mittee, and those who might have been expected to and did not.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
Κ A. LAMB,
Chairman, Poona Plague Committee.
Β 1563
DBAFT OP REPORT TO GOVERNMENT BY THE LATE MR. W. C.
RAND, I.C.S., CHAIRMAN, POONA PLAGUE COMMITTEE.
I have the honour to submit, for the information of Government, a report
On the measures that have been taken to suppress and prevent the spread of
bubonic plague within the limits of the City and Suburban Municipalities of
Poona and the Poona Cantonment. The operations against the plague are
not concluded at the time of writing this report, which deals with the measures
taken up to May 20th, 1897. My report is divided into 16 sections, the con-
tents of which are specified below :—
I.—Introductory.
II.—The plan of campaign.
III. —Work of the military search, disinfection and segregation parties
in Poona City.
IV.—Plague work performed by Municipal agency in Poona City.
V.—Conservancy in Poona City.
VI.—Work in Poona Cantonment,
VII.—Work in Poona Suburban limits.
VIII.—Work in villages round Poona.
IX.—Hospitals.
X.—Segregation Camps.
XI.—Plague and mortality statistics and death registration arrangements
XII.—Inspection of in-coniers and out-goers.
XIII.—Inoculation.
XIV.— The troops employed.
XV.—Financial.
XVI.—Conclusion.
I.—INTRODUCTORY.
The outbreak of bubonic plague with which I have to deal in this report
is the first that has occurred in Poona within the memory of living man, while
of the occurrence there of a similar epidemic in former times I am not aware of
any authentic record. At the time of the present outbreak the disease was
quite unknown to the inhabitants of this part of India.
2. There is little doubt that the primary cause of the plague epidemic
from which Poona has suffered was the introduction from Bombay into Poona
of plague-infected passengers and property. The causes which enabled the
disease after its introduction to take a firm, root in Poona were—
(1) the existence of insanitary conditions which enabled the disease to
find a home ;
(2) the omission to take in due time the measures necessary to stay
its progress.
3. I possess no reliable information of the date of the first coming of the
plague to Poona. The first cases reported were those of two passengers from
Bombay who were found at Poona Railway Station suffering from plague 011
October 2nd, 1896. Though persons suffering from plague may have and pro-
bably did come to Poona before that date, there is no reason to suppose that they
came in considerable numbers, and for practical purposes the disease may be
deemed to have first appeared at the beginning of October 1896. The first
indigenous cases of plague which are known to have occurred were reported in
Poona City on 30th December 1896. The disease spread rapidly over Poona in
January 1897, by the end of which month it had taken a firm hold of the city.
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