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STATEMENT X.
Profit and loss on manufac-
ture.
16. The net profits of the Nagpur Asylum during the triennium amounted to
Rs. 4,296 in 1905, Rs. 5,408 in 1904 and Rs. 5,546 in 1903.
The decrease in 1905 is due to the dairy farm and is ex-
plained in paragraph 23 infra. The profits of the Jubbulpore Asylum amounted
to Rs. 1,041 in 1905, Rs. 1,148 in 1904 and Rs. 949 in 1903. The large profits
in Nagpur as compared with Jubbulpore have accrued mainly from the dairy farm
at the former institution.
GENERAL REMARKS.
Prophylactics.
17. At the Nagpur Asylum 2 to 5 grains of quinine were given to each
lunatic every week in the months of July to November,
and at Jubbulpore the weekly dose of 2 grains was raised
to 10 grains with the result that there was a large diminution in the number of
admissions for malarial fevers. In addition, anti-scorbutics, consisting of lemons,
lime-pickle, tamarind, roselle, mangoes, &c, being the produce of the asylum
gardens, were freely issued in both institutions.
Diet.
18. The scale of diet was revised in both asylums during the triennium. In
Nagpur wheat was substituted for jowar with most satis-
factory results.
Injuries.
19. At Nagpur there were 2 admissions to hospital for injuries, 1 in 1904
being a case of murder, referred to in the notes for that
year, and the other in 1905. The latter was an epileptic
who, while in a fit, fell and hurt his elbow and knees, but recovered quickly.
Employment.
20. In Nagpur the lunatics found congenial occupation in garden and farm
work, and many of them have improved considerably in
their physical and mental condition. To provide work for
those who could not be trusted outside and who were hitherto kept locked up,
a considerable portion of the waste land inside the asylum enclosure was brought
under cultivation. A few lunatics used to be employed in drawing water from the
wells, but to guard against the danger of accidents an air-motor has now been fixed.
The attached dairy also provides pleasant occupation for some lunatics. In
Jubbulpore the lunatics are most usefully employed in manufacturing clothing
and bedding for themselves and uniforms for the warders and also on gardening.
Amusement.
21. In Nagpur seven magic lantern entertainments were given during the
triennium. In addition to card-playing and musical
instruments, football was introduced and has proved a
pleasant pastime. Sweetmeats were distributed on occasions, such as festival
days, which the lunatics were allowed to observe when they chose to do so.
Some Christian and Muhammadan story books were also supplied at Nagpur to
those who can read, and this has created in some the desire to be taught to read
and write by their fellow inmates, who cordially assume the position of school-
masters. No change in amusements was made in Jubbulpore.
Rewards.
22. The system of giving money rewards to well-
behaved lunatics was continued: the money was
generally expended in the purchase of sweets.
Nagpur Dairy Farm.
23. During the triennium, Rs. 12,425-2-10 were realized from the sale of
dairy produce, the expenditure amounting to Rs. 8,140-6-3,
giving a net profit of Rs. 4,284-12-7. Further, milk
worth Rs. 837-14-1 was supplied to the inmates.
Owing to the sale of some animals which it was desirable to get rid of, the
profits of the dairy in 1905 were slightly less than in 1904. The number and
breed of the cattle have now been improved, and better results are expected
in the future.
Inspections.
24. The Nagpur Asylum was thrice visited by the Hon'ble the Chief
Commissioner during the triennium, twice by the Di-
rector-General, Indian Medical Service, and four times
by the Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Central Provinces, one being a
surprise visit. The Inspector-General of Police also paid two surprise night
visits. The Jubbulpore Asylum was twice inspected by the Hon'ble the Chief