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5. It is Pleasant to turn from this subject, to notice the very favourable
terms in which you have to speak of some of the pupils, and especially of the
three Maratha pupils mentioned in the ninth paragraph of your letter under reply,
one of whom, Daji Ramchandra, stands first in the list of passed pupils in order of
merit. It would certainly not have been a wise measure "to withdraw the annual
encouragement in the shape of prizes" from such lads ; .and the Chief Commis-
sioner is glad that you did not do so.
6. The Institution continues a success, and has been well managed. The
Office of Principal was held for nine months by Dr. Brake during you' absence
on furlough, and by yourself for the remainder of the year. The duties of super-
vision been ably discharged, white the lectures have devolved on the N ative
Professors, whose services are specially commended. I am to request, that, the
:acknowledgments of the Chief Commissioner, may be communicated to these gen-
tlemen.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
Offg. Asst. Secretary.
No. 16.
FROM
SURGEON MAJOR W. B. BEATSON, M. D.,
PRINCIPAL, MEDICAL SCHOOL,
Nagpur,
To
THE SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
Gentral Provinces,
Nagpur.
Dated Nagpur, the 4th April 1877.
SIR,
The tenth session of the Nagpur School of Medicine having been brought
to a close, I have the honor to submit for the information of the Chief Commis-
sioner my annual report on the progress and working of the school.
2. At the close of the preceding session on the 31st March 1876, 42
stipendiary pupils remained under instruction; and on the 1st of June 1876, 30
new students were attached to the school by order of the Surgeon General,
Indian Medical Department.
3. Of these, 29 only reported themselves; 1, a Mahratta Brahmin, who
had passed his preliminary year at the Nagpur Mayo Hospital, absconding as
soon as he was ordered to join the school. The place of the absentee was sup-
plied, at the request of the Officiating Principal, by a young Madrasi who had
been serving in the hospital for some months as a Compounder. The number
was thus again made up to 30. Of these, 13 belonged to the Central Provinces,
and 17 to other parts of India. 17 were Mohammadans and 13 Hindus, 5 of
the latter being Mahratta Brahmins.
4. At the commencement of the session 1876-77 there were therefore 72
students. Of these, in the course of the year, 13 were dismissed for general
incapacity, misconduct and ill health, 1 died, and 11 were found qualified on
examination at the close of the session for admission into the service as 3rd
Class Hospital Assistants, and 12 recommended for dismissal. 35 students
therefore remain on the roll at the end of session.
5. As I was absent on leave at the opening of the session, I had no oppor
-tunity of inspecting and examining the newly admitted pupils; and on my return
I was sorry to-find that they were considered by the teachers of the school to
be a very unpromising set, deficient in ordinary education and ability, wanting
in attention and capacity, and in many instances unwilling to work. Subsequent
observation and the results of the general examination of the school which I have
just completed, confirm these views, and lead me to the belief that there is an
annual deterioration in the character of the students sent for instruction to this
school.
This last set of students is perhaps the worst we have ever had; but every
year since the introduction of the system of selection by a Military Committee,
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Seventeen students had completed the full period of study; but I r e g r e t t o
say, that of these, six entirely failed. The eleven students, below mentioned by
name in order of merit, have been recommended to be admitted into the service
as Passed Native Medical Pupils :—
Daji Ram Chandra.
Haffiz Syed Abdool Vadoodh,
Abid Husen,
Abdool Hossein,
Maghan Raghoba,
Roshun Lal,
Of the 23 second year students, one was unable to appear on account of ill
health. Of the 22 who were submitted to examination in Anatomy, Chemistry,
Materia Medica, Surgery and Medicine, 4 were found to be so deficient in all
branches, that 1 am obliged to recommend their dismissal from the school.
Their names are—
Munna Khan,
Behari Lal,
Abdool Fatha Khan,
Emam Khan,
John Mathew.
Sakhawat Husein,
Abdool Rymon,
Mukurrarm Husein,
Chada Lal.
Of the remaining 18, 17 passed satisfactorily in Materia Medica, and 1 failed.
In Anatomy 12 passed satisfactorily, and 7 failed. Students who fail in one or
both of these branches should, I think, be allowed to continue their studies at
the school, but should not receive the increased pay of third year pupils. The
names of those who failed in Anatomy and Materia Medica are—
Mohomed Haneef,
Zynool Abdeen,
Girdharee Pershad,
Mendi Hosan,
Ram Pershad,
Pran Sookh,
Mahomed Abdool Rymon.
In Surgery and Medicine, the examination of this class is not final. The
progress made by all was pretty fair. Of the 18 first year pupils, 6 did well in
both Anatomy and Materia Medica; 4 others not quite so well; and 8 failed
entirely, showing not only no progress, but an utter want of intelligence. I am
compelled therefore to recommend their dismissal.
Their names are
—
Shair Zama Khan,
Mahomed Abbas,
Syad Akbar Ali,
Safdar Ali,
Inait Rumen,
Vinayek Mahadeo,
Deedar Bux,
A. Rangiah.
16. Although the results of the examination have not been such as to
reflect much credit on the pupils generally, there are still some boys who have
worked and done well, and I am unwilling to withdraw the annual encourage-
ment hitherto given to them in the shape of prizes.
There are three very good students of the 3rd year amongst those who have
passed. Four of the 2nd year, and two of the 1st, are also good, and deserving
of rewards. To these, therefore, I propose to award the following prizes:—
3rd Year.
Daji Ram Chandra, 1st prize in Medicine, a gold medal.
Daji Ram Chandra, 1st prize in Surgery, a Silver watch.
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Haffiz Syed Abdool Vadoodh, 2nd prize in Surgery and Medicine, a silver
watch.
Maghan Raghoba, prize for diligence in dissection, a book prize.
2nd Year.
1st prize in Surgery, a silver medal, Ajodhia Pershad.
1st prize in Medicine, a silver medal, Ajodhia Pershad,
2nd prize in Anatony, a book prize, Ajodhia Pershad.
2nd prize in Materia Medica, a book prize, Ram Deen Tiwaree
.
Prize for proficiency in Pharmacy, a book prize, Ram Deen Tiwaree.
2nd prize in Surgery, a book prize, Ram Deen Tiwaree.
1st prize in Anatomy, a silver medal, Abdool Baree.
1st prize in Materia Medica and Chemistry, a silver medal, Abdool Baree.
2nd prize in Medicine, a book prize, Soorajbullee Acharjee.
1st Year .
1st prize in Materia Medica, a book prize, Muhomod Habibullah.
2nd prize in Anatomy, a book prize, Muhamud Habibullah.
1st prize in Anatomy, a book prize, Abdool Majid Khan.
2nd prize in Materia Medica, a book prize, Abdool Majid Khan.
The examinations for these prizes were conducted in my presence by oral
and written questions ; and I consider they have been fairly earned.
17. In my last year's report I mentioned that I had issued letters to for-
mer patrons of the school, inviting subscriptions toward the purchase of prizes
for the session then terminated. These invitations were as usual kindly
res-ponded to by Raja Janoji Bhonsla, Raja Suleman Shah, Bunseedhur A birchund
Rai Bahadur.
The leading Pleaders of the Courts also favoured me with a contribution ;
and, to complete the amount required, I have added Rs, 100.
The names of Native Gentlemen to whom my thanks are due, and their
subscriptions, are as follows:—
Raja Janoji Bhonsla
... Rs. 200
Raja Suleman Shah
...
,, 100
Abirchund Rai Bahadur
...
,,
50
Mr. Bulwant Rao
„ Narrain Swamy
,,
Gopal Hurree
...
, , 100
,, Bipin Krishna Bhose, M. A., B. L.
,, Sadasheo Rao
Total ...
450
Added by Principal
...
100
Total Rs. ... 550
The prizes were not ordered during my absence ; but they are now on their
way to India; and I hope to see them distributed at the opening of the approach
-ing session.
18. Agreeably to instructions furnished by the Accountant General, Cen-
tral Provinces, in his minute dated 15th July 1874, the following prescribed
forms of the Annual Account of the Medical School, Nagpur, are submitted for
the information of the Chief Commissioner, Central Provinces.
FOR THE YEAR 1876-77.
I.― Annual Account of the Medical School, Nagpur.
R e c e i p t s .
E x p e n d i t u r e .
Rs. a. p.
Rs.
a. p.
Sale of grass
...
. . .
10 0 0 Pay of Principal...
. . . 3,000 0 0
Fees
. . .
. . . . . . . . .
Do. T e a c h e r s . . .
. . . 3,600 0 0
Receipts on account of books and
Stipend of Pupils
. . . 5,196 14 4
instruments
...
. . ...
. . . . . . Travelling allowance to pupils.
25 10 0
Receipts on account of fine levied
Compensation to pupils in lieu
for a duplicate copy of diplo-
of Uni f or m . . . . . .
. . .
. . . . . .
ma
...
. . ...
. . . . . . Establishment
...
. . .
835 2 6
Other Contingencies
. . .
407 15 7
Travelling allowance to Tea -
chers
...
. . .
16 0 0
Total . . .
10 0 0
Total
. . .
1 3 , 0 8 1 10 5
II.― Annual account of the subscription, fund of the Nagpur School of Medicine.
FOR 1876-77.
R e c e i p t s .
Expenditure.
Rs. a. p.
Rs. a. p .
Balance on 1st April 1876
. . .
454 15 5 Sent to England for prize books,
Subscription since received
. . .
550 0 0
watches, medals, &c
. . . .
750 0 0
Balance in treasury on 31st
March 1877 ...
. . .
254 15 5
Total
. . . 1,004 15 5
Total
. . . 1,004 15 5
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. B. BEATSON,
P r i n c i p a l , N a g p u r S c h o o l o f M e d i c i n e .
REPORT
ON THE
Nagpur School of Medicine ,
CENTRAL PROVINCES,
THE YEAR 1877-78.
NAGPUR:
PRINTED AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1878.
18. The distribution of last year's prizes has been unavoida
bly delayed, owing to my absence from the station on other duty. The prizes were not ordered by my locum
tenens during my absence, but they are now on their way to India, and I hope to see them distributed
early next month ; I have not therefore been able to issue letters to
Native gentlemen inviting subscriptions for prizes for this year. But I have no doubt the
usual subscriptions will be forthcoming. The names and donations of Native gentlemen who have contributed for
the prizes of last year are gi
ven below. My best thanks are as usual due to
these gentlemen for their continued liberality. I have added to this amount the sum of Rs. 100.
Rs.
Raja Janoji Bhonsla
... ...
. . .
1 0 0
Raja Sulemanshah
...
...
...
100
Abeer Chand Rai Bahadur
...
...
...
50
Mr. Balwant Rao, Pleader
...
...
...
25
„ C. Narayanswamy Naidu, Pleader ...
. . . 25
„ Gopal Haree Rao, Pleader
...
... 25
„ Jadub Kissen Ghose, Assistant Surgeon
. . . 25
„ Bipin Kisto Bhose, Pleader
...
... 10
„
Birreshur Dutt, Extra-Assistant Commissioner ... 10
„
Waman Rao, Pleader
...
...
...
5
Dr. W. B. Beatson, Principal ...
...
. . . 100
Total Rs. ... 475
19. Agreeably to instructions laid down by the Accountant General, Central Provinces,
of his Minute dated 15th July 1874, the following prescribed forms of the annual account
in the Nagpur School of Medicine are submitted for the information of the Chief Com-
missioner.
For the year 1877-78.
I.—Annual Account of the Medical School, Nagpur.
Receipts.
Amount.
Expenditure.
Amount.
Rs. a.
p .
Rs. A. p
Fees
... ...
. . .
...... Pay of Principal
... 3,041 10 8
Do. of teachers
... 8,116 1 0 8
Receipts on accounts of books
Stipends of pupils
... 4,395 15 8
and instruments
... ... ...... Travelling alowance to pupils ...
93 14 0
Compensation to pupils in lieu
Receipts on account of Diplomas. ... ... ..
of uniform
Establishment
...
861 4 0
Miscellaneous contingencies
...
299 7 0
Total
...
.....
... ...... . . .
Total
... 16,808 14 0
II.—Annual Account of the Subscription Fund of the Nagpur School of
Medicine for 1877-78.
Receipts.
Amount.
Expenditure.
Amount.
. Rs. a. p.
Rs. a. p,
Balance in hand on 31st March
Sent to England f o r m e d e l s & c .
787 3 0
1877
. . .
254 15 5 Balance in Treasury on 31st
Subscription since received...
475 0 0
March 1878
. . .
33 7 9
Refunds from tradesmen of
sums due in accounts ...
90 11 4
Total Rs. ...
820 10
9
Total Rs. ... 820 10 9
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. B. BEATSON,
Principal, Medical School, Nagpur.
REPORT
ON THE
Nagpur School of Medicine,
CENTRAL PROVINCES,
FOR
THE YEAR 1878-79
NAGPUR:
PRINTED AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1879.
8 5 79 5C. 144 262
TO
,
No. 2286
101
FROM
A. H. L. FRASER, ESQUIRE,
ASST. SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
Central Provinces,
THE PRINCIPAL, NAGPUR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
Central Provinces.
Dated Nagpur, the 26th May 1879.
SIR,
I am directed to acknowledge your letter No. 32, dated the 19th
ultimo, which is the annual report on the progress of the Nagpur School of
Medicine for the year 1878-79.
2. At the close of the preceding session 24 pupils remained under instruc-
tion; and 22 new pupils (of whom 15 belonged to districts of the Central Pro-
vinces) were admitted during the year, under the orders of the Surgeon General,
Indian Medical Department. Of the total number of 46 students, 9 belonged
to the 3rd year, 15 to the 2nd, and 22 to the 1st. Of the 3rd year students,
8 completed their course of study with success, and have been classed as
"Passed Medical Pupils;" the 9th was suspended for dishonesty in copying at
the examination. Of the 2nd year students, 3 were dismissed, 3 failed to pass,
and 9 passed their examinations very fairly. Of the 1st year students, 5 were dis-
missed; but of the remaining 17, 16 are favourably reported on. These are
briefly the educational results of the year's work.
3. The Chief Commissioner observes with satisfaction that your report of
the conduct and character of the pupils is on the whole more favourable than in
former years; and the discipline of the school seems to be pretty well main-.
tained. The Assistant Surgeons forming the teaching staff continue to merit
your warm commendation; and to them the success and reputation of the
school are mainly attributed.
4. In regard to the remarks contained in paragraph 10 of your letter
under reply, I am to say that the question has already been disposed of for the
time being in this office letter No. 1376-38, dated 12th April 1878, to the address
of the Sanitary Commissioner, Central Provinces.
5. It seems probable that the school will henceforth be a strictly Provincial
institution. In all the provinces of India the Subordinate Medical Service has
been separated into two classes, (1) military, and (2) civil; and the fact mentioned
in paragraph 10 of your report that the Surgeon General, Indian Medical De-
partment, does not propose in the present year to attach any students to the
school, gives additional force to the probability. The connection of the school
with the Provincial Subordinate Medical Service is so close that its circumstances
and future have been specially recommended to the consideration of the Inspec-
-tor General of Dispensaries. The day will not be long distant when it will be
impossible to hold out the promise that every passed student shall enter the
service of Government.
6. In conclusion I am to convey the Chief Commissioner's thanks for
your report and for the interest you take in the school.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
A. H. L. FRASER,
No. 32.
FROM
SURGEON MAJOR JOHN BRAKE, M. D.,
Principal, Nagpur School of Medicine.
TO
THE SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
Central Provinces.
Dated Nagpur, the 19th April 1879.
SIR,
I have the honor to submit, for the information of the Chief Commissioner,
the annual report on the progress of the Nagpur Medical School for the year
ending 31st March 1879, when the 12th Session was closed with the examination
of 43 students in 3 classes.
2. At the end of the preceding Session on 31st March 1878, there were 43
on the rolls, of whom 19 were passed as qualified for admission to the Subordin-
ate Medical Service as 3rd Class Hospital Assistants from April 10th, leaving
24 first and second year's students to further prosecute their studies; and on the
1 st June 1878, 22 new pupils were admitted by order of the Surgeon General,
making a total of 46 at the commencement of the Session that has just closed.
These were classed as follows:—
9 third year's Students.
15 second year's d o .
22 first year's do.
Of these 20 were Mahommedans and 26 Hindus, 3 of the latter being
Mahrattas. 15 were received from districts in the Central Provinces, the remain-
der from stations in the Punjab, North-Western Provinces, Oudh, Central India,
Bengal and Madras. Thus one was received from each of the stations, Ellore,
Arcot, and Trichinopoly in Madras, Indore in Central India, Lucknow, Bahraich,
Benares, Bulandshahr, Bardwan, Murshedabad, Mattra, Etah and Delhi, 2
from each of the stations Unao, Bijnor, and Faruckhabad, 3 from Barailly, 4
from Allahabad and 5 from Agra, all under the orders of the Surgeon General,
Indian Medical Department.
3. On March 5th 1879, the examinations were commenced, and concluded
on March 29th; answers being written to sets of questions on all the subjects
of the curriculum and afterwards read by the students themselves in the pre-
sence of the Principal and the several professors; viva voce explanations being
called for when deemed necessary. Marks were awarded by the teachers, with
the approval of the Principal in each instance, for the several answers as they
were read.
4. Of the 9 third year's students, 8 completed their course of studies with
success, and have been classed since April 1st as "Passed Medical Students."
They will, I hope and believe, do credit to their teachers in their future profes-
sional career. The ninth young man, from his ability and the manner in which
he answered most of the questions, would have taken a good place in the list of
Passed Students, had I not considered it incumbent upon me, to destroy one of
his papers and to suspend him for 3 months for dishonesty, in copying from a
paper previously prepared and brought into the examination room, by stealth
and against orders. The offence by his fellow students is, I believe, considered
a venial one, and the disgrace, loss of position and temporary stoppage of pay
will, I trust, prove wholesome and effectual lessons.
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energetic and good teacher, and constantly gives clinical explanations when
visiting the wards of which he has charge.
Assistant surgeon Jadu Nath Ghose delivered 177 lectures and held 32
examinations in Surgery, and 126 lectures and 26 examinations in Anatomy,
besides demonstrating on the dead body, both dissections and operations.
The answers given by the students, both in their written papers and at
viva voce examinations, show the care devoted by the professors to the subjects
taught. Most of the lectures were over before I took charge, but I was able to
test their character at many of the weekly examinations.
The ability, energy and interest in their pupils shown by Babus Jadub
Kishen Ghose and Jadu Nath Ghose have so frequently been brought to notice
by myself and Dr. Beatson, that I can only add here, that they have fully kept
up their good name and are entitled to my best thanks for their services and
assistance during the past year. I have every reason to believe that my pre-
decessor was quite satisfied with Babu Kali Krishna Ghose.
In the ensuing session I propose giving a course of lectures myself upon a
subject that has hitherto been to a great extent ignored, viz. Obstetrics and
diseases peculiar to women.
13. As in former years the donations to the school for prizes, &c., have been
liberal, amounting to Rs. 580. The names of the donors are given below :—
Rs. a. p.
Raja Janoji Bhonsla
...
1 0 0 0 0
Raja Suleman Shah
...
1 0 0 0 0
Dr. W. B. Beatson
... 100 0 0
Mr. Abeer Chand Rai Bahadur
... 50 0 0
,, Appaji Buti
... 25 0 0
,, Nana Saheb Chitnavis
... 25 0 0
,, Balwant Rao, Pleader
...
25 0 0
,, C. Narrayan Swamy Naidu, Pleader 25 0 0
,, Agya Ram Seth
... 25 0 0
,, Gopaul Hari Rao Saheb, Pleader
... 25 0 0
„ Jadub Krisen Ghose, Assistant Surgeon 25 0 0
,, Bireshur Dutt, Extra-Assistant Com-
missioner
... 20 0 0
,, Bipen Kisto Bhose, Pleader
... 10 0 0
,, Wamon Rao Saheb, Pleader
... 10 0 0
„ Jadu Nath Ghose, Assistant Surgeon 10 0 0
,, Ganput Rao Saheb Gokulay, Pleader 5 0 0
Total ...
580 0 0
The sums given by the chief subscribers are less than they were some years
ago, but the number of donors is much greater.
14. The accounts have been prepared as directed in the letter of the
Accountant General, Central Provinces, dated 15th July 1874
.
15.
I.—Annual Account of the Medical School, Nagpur, for 1878-79.
Receipts.
Amount.
Expenditure.
Amount.
Rs. a. p.
Rs. a. p.
Sale of an old clock
...
6 10 8 Pay of Principal
... 3,000 0 0
Fees
...
... ... ...
Do. of Teachers
... 8,640 5 1
Receipts on account of Books
Stipends of pupils
... 3,723 9 4
and Instruments
... ... ... ...
Travelling allowance of Teachers.
129 0 0
Receipts on account of Diplomas. ... ... ...
Do. of pupils
...
34 0 0
Compensation to pupils in lieu
of uniform
... ... ... ...
Establishment
...
873 8 9
Miscellaneous contingencies
...
430 9 9
Total Rs...
6 1 0 8
Total Rs... 16,831 8 11
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II.—Annual Account of the Subscription Fund of the Nagpur School of
Medicine for 1878-79.
R e c e i p t s .
Amount.
Expenditure.
Amount.
Rs. a. p.
Rs. a. p.
Balance in hand on the 31st
March 1878
. . .
Sent to Mr. H. R. Lewis for
Prize books, Diplomas, and
Donations since received on ac-
count of School prizes
. . .
580 0 0 Prize book cards
...
300 0 0
Paid to Messrs. Favre, Leuba, and
Co., Watch makers, for silver
watches, &c.
...
100 0 0
Do. For gold medals, &c.....
200 0 0
Balance ...
13
--
7
—
9
_
Total Rs...
613 7 9
Total Rs...
613 7 9
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
JOHN BRAKE,
Principal Nagpur School of Medicine.
RE.PORT
ON THE
Nagpur School of Medicinre,
CENTRAL PROVINCES,
FOR
THE YEAR 1879-80,
NAGPUR:
PRINTED AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1880.