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latter although not unhealthy are not so good as others. They are nearest to
Secunderabad and not so open and airy, and there is a good deal of rocky ground
around and some wet cultivation. They are not either so well built or so well
finished as the rest.
The 1st Infantry Regiment barracks are situated within the entrenchment
and are rather closer together than others, but the ground is high and dry and the
buildings are spacious and airy. The Artillery barracks are situated along a
ridge running westerly, which is very good, and the situation of the Cavalry
barracks is the best, being on an open plain well elevated and dry and airy.
All the barracks are in good state of repair, and on the whole healthy and
comfortable. The want of trees and shade is felt especially in the Cavalry barracks,
but this will be remedied in time by the growth of trees which are being regularly
planted in due season.
There was some overcrowding in the Cavalry barracks after the arrival of the
7th Hussars on the 28th December, as this regiment was 600 strong, whereas the
barracks were only intended for the old strength. To increase accommodation, it
was found necessary to utilize the lower storey, recreation rooms, and other places
not so intended as dormitories.
Nagpore Forces.—The sanitary state of barracks was satisfactory and no alter
-ations have been recommended or called for.
British Burma, Division.—The barracks in all stations are constructed of wood
with the first floor, which is alone used for ordinary purposes, the basement being
open and devoted chiefly to exercise and recreation, meals and ablution raised some
10 feet above the ground. They are admirably adapted to the nature of the
climate, are airy, well ventilated, cool and cheerful, affording equally good protec
-tion against the sun and the rain. They were kept during the year in excellent
repair ; their sanitation was carefully attended to.
Hospitals.
Eastern District.—Of the station hospital at Madras, the Senior Medical
Officer reports its position is bad owing to proximity to the main road, and at the
back of the grounds runs the river Cooum, which is a polluted stream for the larger
portion of the year. Added to disadvantage of locality, the noise from passing
vehicles and the red dust which penetrates everything adds to the discomfort of
the sick and the general slovenly appearance of the wards, bedding and linen.
The ventilation of the upper ward is ample ; owing to a wall in front, the lower
wards are ill-ventilated. All other station hospitals in this circle are suitable
buildings and their sanitary condition was satisfactory.
Bangalore Division and Ceded Districts.— The accommodation provided for the
sick has been satisfactory at all the stations, and the sanitary condition of hospitals
and attached buildings was all that could be desired. The north station hospital
at Bangalore having been constructed some years ago, is not equal to the modern
ones either in arrangements or sanitary requirements. It consists of single floor
only, and the different blocks are too close together. The south station hospital
and the European female general hospital at Bangalore and the station hospital
at Bellary are very fine, double-storied buildings, and are admirably adapted in
every way for the accommodation of sick. At Wellington the hospital is a single
-storied one, and is suitable for the accommodation of the sick. All the hospitals
are maintained in excellent order and kept in good repair.
Belgaum and Western Districts .—Ventilation, general conservancy, lighting,
latrines, urinals, &c., are all satisfactory in the hospitals of this circle.
Hyderabad Subsidiary Force .—There are three station hospitals, named the
South, Central and North. The south station hospital, in which are treated the
sick of infantry and departments, is a large two-storied building on a basement of
about 6 feet. The bath-rooms, dispensary, store-rooms, and washing-rooms
attached to it are not very good.
The central station hospital is a long one-storied building, fairly well situated,
dry and well drained.