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6. Scholars.—At present there are 25 scholarships awarded by Govern-
nient for students of this College. This year there were 13 scholarships to be
awarded, viz., 11 for candidates from the Presidency proper and two for candi-
dates from Sind. These vacancies were caused by 3 scholars having passed
their Final Examination, 3 having failed to pass at the Annual Examinations,
4 scholarships having been withdrawn from class A students (one because the
student misappropriated money and 3 because the students discontinued the
course), one scholarship remaining vacant from last year, and two additional
scholarships for Sind students. The Principal awarded 10 scholarships, one
being left vacant as no suitable candidate was forthcoming.
The Commissioner
in Sind awarded only one of his two scholarships, leaving the other vacant.
There were thus 11 scholarships awarded and two remained vacant. Of these
11 scholars, 2 discontinued the course (viz., the Sindi scholar and one from the
Presidency proper) after attending the College for a short time because the
work was not congenial to them. There were thus four vacant scholarships at
the termination of the year. In addition to the above the Governments of the
Central Provinces and the United Provinces sent scholars this year, the latter
Government sending a specially selected man to be trained as a Deputy Super-
intendent. The Ceylon Government continued their stipend to the Cingalese
student, the Mysore Government sent two scholars and the Administrator of
Pálitána sent one scholar. The Anjuman-i-Islam as usual awarded the Suleman
Abdul Wahed Scholarship to a Mahomedan student.
7. The Students' Hostel.—The monthly average of students occupying
quarters in the hostel during the year was 59. The messing arrangements of
students organised last year have been continued, and in spite of some complaints
on the part of certain students have worked well and to the general satisfaction.
8. The Students' Gymkhana.—The tennis courts opened last year have
been utilised to a considerable extent during the year under report and afford
at present the only means of recreation. The scheme for providing a playing
field is still under the consideration of Government. A College concert was
held on 2nd August. Physical drill which was started last year has been
continued.
9. The Health of the Students.—The health of the students during the
year under report was in general good. Some students suffered from malarial
fever and two had to discontinue the course and one was unable to appear for
his examination on this account. One student died at his home during the
vacation from abdominal tuberculosis. Towards the end of the year an outbreak
of small-pox occurred in Parel village and one student residing in the College
hostel was attacked. He was removed to the Municipal Infectious Diseases
Hospital and measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease, but on further
cases of fever of a doubtful nature occurring it was decided to close the College
three weeks before the end of the term. The medical attendant regularly
visited the hostel and attended those on the sick list. Proposals were submitted
last year for diminishing the mosquito breeding grounds in the compound by
covering tanks, closing wells and clearing away vegetation, but owing to no
funds having been provided for minor works for the College the scheme had to
stand over during the year under report. It is hoped that the work may
be taken in hand as early as possible as it is of urgent necessity.
10. Riding Class for Students.—The usual course of equitation was held
for class C students at the Hiding School of H. E. the Governor's Body Guard
at Chaupati.
11. Excursions of Students.—This year the scheme of local excursions for
students was continued. The district excursion had to be abandoned on account
of the outbreak of small-pox.
12. Clinical Instruction of Students.—This was carried out as usual in
the Bai Sakerbai Hospital for Animals. During the year 2,574 in-patients and
2,866 out-patients were treated—a total of 5,440 patients. Of these, 869 were
equines, 3,449 bovines, 1,122 others. The average, daily attendance was 222.
The numbers of patients afford ample opportunities for clinical instruction.