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8. There were 16 Government scholarships vacant on 1st August 1920,
viz., 14 for youths from the Presidency proper and 2 for youths from Sind. Of
the 14 vacancies from the Presidency proper 9 were due to scholars having
graduated in December 1919 and 1 to a scholar having qualified in April 1920
and 4 vacancies were due to scholarships having been withdrawn last year.
Of the two vacancies for Sind scholars both were due to scholarships being
withdrawn on account of scholars having failed to pass the examination in
December 1919.
9. The Principal awarded 5 scholarships only as other qualified candidates
were not forthcoming at the time of admission. The Commissioner in Sind
awarded four schorships this year. There were thus 12 scholars from the
Presidency proper (including 7 scholarships awarded in former years), and 8
scholars from Sind (including 4 scholarships awarded in former years.) The
Central Provinces Government continued scholarships to 2 students and sent
three new scholars. The Gwalior State continued their scholarships to one
student and awarded one more. Also Mysore State continued stipends to 4
students and sent 6 more scholars. Bansda State awarded a scholarship to a
student already in the College. In addition to the above the following States
continued to maintain their scholars:—Indore 3, Rewa 1, Bhavnagar 1,
Porbandar 1, His Exalted Highness The Nizam's Government 7, The Lingayat
Education Association awarded three scholarships to students already in the
College.
10. During the year seven scholars having passed their Final Examination
left the College and 9 having discontinued the College course, relinquished
their scholarships. There were consequently 37 students in receipt of some
assistance from scholarships and 25 without such assistance at the end of
the year.
11. The Students' Hostel.—The hostel provided sufficient accommodation
for the students. All arrangements for the hostel have been carried out by
Mr. Dhakmarvala.
12. The Students' Gymkhana.—During the year the students have
continued to avail themselves of the tennis courts. Football, Hockey and
Cricket have also been played. Athletic sports were held during the year.
13. The Health of The Students.—During the year under report there
has been a good deal of sickness among the students. One student was taken
suddenly ill and was removed to the residence of his relatives where he died
after two days' illness from meningitis. Two students contracted dysentery
and went to their homes where they died after protracted ill health. Four
students after admission were found to be affected with malaria and to suffer
frequently from fever and in consequence they discontinued the course. A
number of students have suffered from influenza and diarrhoea. The medical
attendant has throughout the year visited the hostel regularly and attended
the sick. He is of opinion that the illness amongst students was mainly due to
Influenza and its after effects.
14. Riding Class, Drill, etc.—The usual course of instruction in riding
was held at the Riding School of His Excellency The Governor's Body Guard
at Chowpaty for the Final Year's students and the others were put through a
course of Physical Drill by Staff Sergeant Farrier Town, late Royal Horse
Artillery, the Instructor in Shoeing.
15. Clinical Instruction.—This was carried out as usual in the Bai
Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals. During the year, 2,919 in-
patients and 554 out-patients were treated; a total of 3,473 patients. Of these
568 were equines 1,679 bovines and 672 miscellaneous. The average daily
attendance was 172.
16. Discipline.—The students have been well behaved and their atten-
dance at lectures, demonstrations and clinical classes has been satisfactory.
One student having had his scholarship withdrawn by the State authorities who
awarded it, on account of undesirable conduct in the College, was permitted
to discontinue the course.