( 19 )
diseases. In the five months, June to October, whilst many cases of disease occurred
amongst the soldiers, not one case was recorded amongst the registered women. And
without doubt, disease was contracted from unregistered women in Jhánsi city or
amongst the rocks and ravines of the cantonment neighbourhood. This peculiarity
of the site makes detection extremely difficult.
74. The Commissioner of the Division thinks the results of the year's manage-
ment are as good as can be expected—considering, that the soldiers have access to the
Jhánsi city, which is outside British territory, yet only a short distance from the
barracks—and that the broken character of cantonment neighbourhood, favours the
safe practice of unlicensed prostitution.
16.—MUTTRA.
75. During the year 1881 a monthly average of 11 women remained on the
register, against 13 in 1880. The results of the management have been very unsatis-
factory. For the eight years, 1874-81, the ratios of admission to hospital for venereal
disease, amongst the European garrison, have been 190, 127, 132, 96, 223, 254, 378,
and 337 per 1,000 of daily average strength.
76. The Medical Officer reports favourably concerning the hospital accommoda-
tion.
Amongst the registered women there has been less disease in 1881 compared with
the prevalence of former years. The women were examined twice a month.
Amongst the soldiers 28 cases of disease occurred, of which the greater part were
contracted on the march from Jallandar to Muttra.
In December the average number of women registered increased to 24 owing to
the arrival of the cavalry regiment from Quetta. Unregistered prostitutes are not
admitted to the lines. Two grass-cutters' wives were arrested and both found diseased.
Many unregistered prostitutes reside in the sudder bazaar and receive the visits
of soldiers. The Medical Officer recommends that these women should be registered.
77. The Commanding Officer countersigns the report without remarks.
78. The Commissioner of the Division remarks that until the 15th December,
of the year under report, the Muttra garrison consisted only of a detachment. He notes
that the hospital still remains in medical charge of an Assistant Apothecary.
There can be little doubt that the soldiers visit the unregistered women of the sudder
bazaar. It is for the local authorities to determine whether these women should
be registered.
17.—CHAKRATA.
79. During the year 1881 a monthly average of 19 women remained on the
register, against nine in 1880. The results of the management have been very unsa-
tisfactory. For the eight years, 1874-81, the ratios of admission to hospital for
venereal disease, amongst the European garrison, have been 59, 58, 112, 98, 162, 202,
64, and 360 per 1,000 of daily average strength.
80. The Medical Officer reports the situation of the hospital as unsuitable.
It consists of a ward in the civil dispensary situated in the centre of the sudder bazaar.
The ward will properly accommodate eight patients. At times, during the year, it has
been occupied by 15 diseased women, registered and unregistered. When there are
more than five patients the excess have to lie on the floor, as only five bedsteads are
provided. The conservancy arrangements are bad, ventilation is deficient, the general
sanitary state of the place bad and disgusting, and, under existing circumstances, it is
impossible to examine or treat the patients properly. There have been four changes
of medical charge during the year.
Amongst the registered women there was a large increase of disease during the
year. Owing to this the examinations were effected weekly. The attendance was
regular, but an average number of 19 prostitutes is not sufficient.