MYSORE DIVISION.
63
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent, of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths. Pensioned. Sick Leave.
1875 ..
..
Hd.-qrs., Mo
ulmein.Wing, Andamans
. . 210.80
5.80
1.16
1.45
.77
1876 ..
..
Do.
do.
. .
. .
. .
162.71
4.91
.86
1.34
.82
1877 ..
..
Do.
do.
. .
156.23
3.93
1.02
. .
. 6 8
Average ..
176.58
4.74
1.01
.93
.75
1878 ..
.. Bangalore
..
..
105.02
3.97
1.39
8.50
..
The following officers held medical charge of this corps during the year :—
Surgeon E. Ferrand,
Surgeon P. J. McDermott,
Surgeon J. Ross, M.B.,
the last-named of whom reports as follows :—
On ship-board. —The regiment was on boardship from 3rd to 7th March 1878.
Lines.—The lines now occupied by the 15th Regiment at Bangalore are built on a slope with
a north-easterly aspect and well elevated. The valley at the bottom of this slope is mostly under
cultivation at the lower end, while the upper portion is occupied by a large tank. There is plenty
of open space round the lines and the position appears to be healthy.
The lines have been recently built with the latest improvements, and as regards ventilation
and general construction are such as to be conducive to health.
Diet. —During past two months of 1878 the regiment was broken up into detachments, of
which one was stationed in the Nicobar Islands, two in the Andamans, and the head-quarters at
Moulmein, and it is therefore impossible for me to answer this question as regards these months.
For the remainder of the year, except the last four days, the regiment was stationed at Madras, and
I gather from the records that vegetables and provisions generally were plentiful there, though
by no means cheap. The troops have received compensation on account of dearness of provisions.
Judging from the amount of sickness, as shown in the return, and from the general appear-
ance of the men at present, I am of opinion that the diet has been fairly good both as to quantity
and quality.
Clothing .—A representation was made by the late Medical Officer as to the unfitness of the
red tunic for garrison duty in the hot climate of Madras, and the Commanding Officer concurred in
the views of the Medical Officer, but I believe no change has been made. In the climate of
Bangalore the red tunic is suitable for all seasons and all duties,
Foot-soreness.—There have been a few cases of foot-soreness, not so much from defective boots
as from the want of socks. The extent was so trifling as not to call for any steps on the part of
Medical Officer.
Duty and exercises .—They have been employed on ordinary garrison duty, which has not
been excessive. Number of nights in bed per week 31/4.
Drill.—The parade and drills were of the usual kind ; the morning parades took place generally
between 6 and 7 A.M. There was the usual morning and evening drill for recruits.
Exercises .—The ordinary gymnastic exercises have been gone through, but I cannot say
whether they have been used by the troops in such a way as to conduce to health, No advice
appears to have been given on the subject,
Vaccination. —All men who have no distinct marks either of small-pox or vaccination
or vaccinated. There have been no cases of small-pox among the men of the regiment during the
year. There has not been occasion to re-vaccinate any of the corps.
Epidemic diseases.— No diseases occurred in an epidemic form,
Ventilation of the hospital .—The hospital now occupied is airy and well ventilated, 0n
my representation it has been whitewashed. There appears to have been no overcrowding of
the hospital at Madras.
Condition of the hospital drainage .—The state of the drainage and of the latrines at Madra
is said to have been good, and the earth sewage well carried out. No representations about defects
under this head have been made.
On ship-
board.
Lines.
Diet.
llothings.
Duty and_
exercises.
Drill.
Exercises.
Vaccination.
Epidemic
diseases.
ventilation
of the hospi
tal.