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Minute by the Deputy Commissioner, Thayetmyo, on the Lock-hospital Report fore 1875.
This report has been written by Dr. Croudace, who has been in charge of the institu
tion since the commencement of the year.
The falling-in of the well was noticed last year, and the delay in re-construction does
not reflect credit on the Public Works Department here.
The ratio of admission per month of the soldiery shows an increase on last year, this is
ascribed to the relief in the troops, especially the native corps.
The number of cases (seventy-one) treated in the hospital seems small, and nearly
tallies with the number of soldiers (sixty-two) admitted for primary venereal diseases. Towards
the latter part of the year, the establishment was transferred to the Civil Department : suffi-
- c i e n t t i m e h a s n o t p a s s e d t o s h o w a n y i m p r o v e m e n t i n t h e c h a n g e .
The Assistant Cantonment Magistrate has been active in looking after the working of
the rules. The extension of the limits for the Act has been recommended from four to seven
miles so as to include the large town of Allanmyo, which is close to Tarangoon, where troops
are sometimes quartered, and where there are always a few sepoys.
The number of women on the register continues ridiculously small : the facilities for
going away to Allanmyo and Prome, and up and down the river by the numerous steamers,
has something to do with this, as a woman finds herself at all suspected, away she goes for
a short time.
A special agency of an inspector, a trustworthy man, to keep a watch on illicit prosti-
tution is required.
The rule directing the levy of one Rupee for each registered woman, whilst in good health,
has been reinforced.
" Bamboo Alley" remains in the same site, as a difference of opinion as to desirability
in change existed.
In the transfer of the establishment to the Civil Department, the saving of one medical
subordinate has been made ; but the man left in charge of both the institutions (Civil Dispen-
sary and Lock-hospital) is totally unfitted for the duties, does not know English, and is
wanting in energy. A good Madras dresser, who understands English well, should be
appointed, and a slight extra remuneration given him out of the Local Funds.
Annual report on the Lock-hospital, Thayetmyo, for the year 1875.
The Lock-hospital is situated to the north-east of the town, in close proximity to the
Civil Dispensary, from which it is only a few yards distant. It is surrounded by a strong
wooden fence ; it is separated from the boundary of the cantonment by paddy-fields.
The building is of wood, elevated about eight feet above the ground on posts. There is one
ward in the centre, which will accommodate twelve patients.
It is surrounded by a verandah, nine feet wide on the north and south, and eight feet on
the east and west sides. There is a room at the north-west and south corners, each mea-
suring fourteen by twelve feet. The former is used for surgery and office-room, and the latter
for the examination of the women, in which is a suitable table for the purpose. Below the
ward, in the centre is a pucka built bath-room tenfeet by nine. There is a latrine in the come
pound built of wood, which is dark ; dry-earth is used. Water is brought from the river, the
well, which was commenced last year, not being yet completed.
Surgeon W. J. Butler was in charge till 23rd January, when I relieved him on his
departure for Rangoon, with 1st Regiment, Native Infantry.
Statement of the number of venereal disease among the European troops during the year 1875.
Regiment.
Period of occupa
tion.
Aver age st r engt h dur i ng t he per i od of occupat i on. Number of admission
from venereal disease
during the period of
occupation.
Ratio of admission
per cent. of strength
for period of occu-
pation.
G - 9 t h R o y a l A r t i l l e r y , a n d H e r M a j e s t y ' s 6 7 t h E u r o p e a n I n f a n t r y .
G - 9 t h R o y a l A r t i l l e r y , a n d H e r M a j e s t y ' s 6 7 t h E u r o p e a n I n f a n t r y , t w o c o m p l e t e y e a r s c a l c u l a t e d t o 3 1 s t D e c e m b e r 1 8 7 5 .
1 6 8 . 9 0
4 7 8 . 2 4 6 4 7 . 1 4
1 5
9 5
1 1 0
8 8
1 9 9
G - 9 t h R o y a l A r t i l l e r y
H e r M a j e s t y ' s 6 7 t h E u r o p e a n I n f a n t r y . T o t a l
G - 9 t h R o y a l A r t i l l e r y
H e r M a j e s t y ' s 6 7 t h E u r o p e a n I n f a n t r y ,
G - 9 t h R o y a l A r t i l l e r y . . .
H e r M a j e s t y ' s 6 7 t h E u r o p e a n I n f a n t r y .
T o t a l