profit by further instruction. The result of this was very insatisfactory; Much so, that
out of 29, he was compelled to recommend the dismissal of 11. The Surgeon General, how-
ever, reversed this •decision, as after calling for the examination papers, he considered the test
to which the lads had been submitted too severe, and in this I fully concur; but, I regret to
have to report, from my own observation and the results of the general examinations which
completed March last, that the severe measure proposed was too lenient. The painful duty
of recommending further dismissals consequently remained to me. The result of
test exam-ination was no doubt in the main correct, although the method of procedure was wrong.
After much consideration I have been obliged to recommend the dismissal of 7 boys out of 22
who remained after the dismissals in August last. Of the 11 boys dismissed, by my locum
tenens and recalled by order of the Surgeon General, only 6 returned; and of these, I
am obliged to say 4 have entirely failed to profit by rejoining the school. The remaining 2,
being of average ability, have been allowed a further trial of six months. It is to be regretted
that the test examination in August last was too severe; a simpler test would have sufficed to
prove the incapacity of the boys now finally recommended for dismissal: some of these were
so utterly deficient and had made so little progress, that they failed to recognise the common-
est drugs; whilst others, after writing answers to set questions, were unable to read them.
8. The conduct of pupils of all grades, and their attendance at lectures, examinations
and dissections, with the exceptions above noted, have been generally good: some of the pupils -
have not always been amenable to discipline. I have observed several instances of irregu-
larity of attendance, disobedience of orders and carelessness in study, and these have always
been punished with fines or severe reprimand. I have in previous reports dwelt on the use-
fulness of the power which has been accorded to the Principal, to stop promotion and increase
of pay. The summary power of suspending pupils also has had a good effect on the idle
and incorrigible. The threat of dismissal has always been found a powerful instrument in
enforcing diligence and obedience.
9. No change of importance has been made in the method of teaching since last
report. Full courses of lectures on Anatomy, Elementary Physiology, Materia Medica,
Elementary Chemistry, Principles and Practice of Medieine and Surgery, Elementary
Pathology and Hygiene, with frequent examinations, have been delivered by each teacher; and
the progress of the students has been closely watched by my locum tenens and myself
throughout the sessions. Practical instruction has also been imparted to the boys at the
, Mayo Hospital and its out-door dispensary. The teachers have had great difficulties to
contend with in the shape of imperfectly educated minds, and the absence of good verna-
cular text-books. They all, however, I am glad to say, testify, with some exceptions, to
respectful attention of the boys, and the desire displayed by a great majority of them to
acquire knowledge.
10. There has been no change in the staff of teachers during the year, and I am
glad to be able to speak, as usual, in high praise of the zeal and efficiency of Babus Jadub
Kissen Ghose, Kali Kissen Ghose, and Jadu Nath Ghose, which have already earned them
the commendation of the Chief Commissioner. No teachers could devote more care and
attention to their work or set a better example to their pupils. It is right that I should also
quote here the favourable opinion of the conduct and qualifications of the teachers left on
record by the Officiating Principal:—"On again resigning the Principalship of the Nagpur
"School of Medicine, I can only repeat the remarks made on January 8th, 1877, respecting the
"Professors,—Assistant Surgeons Jadub Kissen Ghose, Kali Kissen Ghose, and Jadu Nath
"Ghose, I have always found them earnest, zealous, and intelligent teachers, anxious to sustain
"the reputation of the school."
11. The general working and progress of the school have been fairly satisfactory.
12. Babu Jadub Kissen Ghose reports that the attendance of the students of his class
was satisfactory, inasmuch as, with the exception of one or two students, no one was absent
without leave for more than four or five times during the session; generally his class has been
attentive and respectful in demeauour. He gave 196 lectures, inclusive of examinations, on
Medicine, Pathology and Hygiene, during the session; and every opportunity was taken by
him to instruct the students clinically in the wards of the Mayo Hospital; they also attended
post mortem examinations of fatal cases of disease.
13. Babu Kali Kissen Ghose reports that the conduct of the students of his class has
been generally good, and their attendance satisfactory. He gave 204 lectures on Materia
Medica and Chemistry, inclusive of examinations.
14. Babu Jadu Nath Ghose gave 134 lectures on Anatomy and 199 on Surgery, and
held 70 examinations on these subjects. 11 bodies were dissected during the year. There
has been a dearth of subjects for the past three years. The students, however, have dissected
diligently, and nothing has been heard of prejudice against anatomical pursuits. The Babu
speaks favourably of the diligence, attention and respectful conduct of the pupils generally.
15. In the month of March last, all lectures were brought to a close, and a general
examination of the school commenced for the purpose of passing such 3rd year pupils as
were qualified, and awarding prizes to the most deserving of all classes. This terminated on
the 10th of April, with fair, though not fully satisfactory results. The examination of all the
classes was conducted in my presence by oral and written questions framed by myself, and
the answers in many cases were satisfactory. The perusal of many of the papers and the