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7 students, below mentioned by name, have been recommended for admission into
the service as 3rd Class Hospital Assistants :—
Mahomed Yacub
Rafiudeen
Mohan Lal
Jaggernath Thewaree
Ramchunder Vishnu
Hoosain Mahomed Khan
Emam Khan
Of the 11 second year students, 8 had made good progress in all branches.
'They were found sufficiently qualified in Anatomy, Materia Medica and Chemistry,
and were finally passed in these branches ; the remaining 3 were found somewhat
deficient. These last will pass another examination after 3 months before recei
v - i n g a n y p r o m o t i o n , a n d b e f o r e t h e y a r e p a s s e d i n t h e s e b r a n c h e s .
Of the 13 first year students, 5 passed very satisfactory examinations in
both Materia Medica and Anatomy, 3 had made fair progress, and 5 but little.
Of these last, Shaik Kutubodeen, and Behari Lal had scarcely made any progress.
They may be tried for another year, but they should not receive the increased
pay of 2nd year students.
14. Prizes.—The liberality of some of the native nobility and gentry has
again enabled me to provide several prizes, but the subscriptions not having
been quite as large as usual, I have had to supplement them by drawing on the
School balance.
For this purpose the following donations have been received :—
Rajah Janoji Bhonsla
.. 200
Rajah Suliman Sha
... 100
G. Ramiah Garu
...
50
Total Rs. ... 350
With this sum, supplemented by some addition from the School balance, I
have been enabled to provide the following prizes :—
For third year students .
1. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for general proficiency—A Gold Medal.
2. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize for proficiency in Surgery—A Gold Medal.
3. G. Ramiah Garu's prize for proficiency in Medicine—A Silver Watch.
4. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize to the 2nd best in Medicine—A Silver
Medal.
5. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize to the 2nd best in Surgery—A Silver
Medal.
6. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for diligence in Dissection—A
Coxeter's two fold pocket case.
7. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize for good conduct and assistance to the
lecturer of Anatomy and Surgery—A Book prize.
F o r s e c o n d
y e a r
s t u d e n t s .
8. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for proficiency in Anatomy—A Silver
M edal.
9. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize for proficiency in Materia Medica—A
Silver Medal.
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10. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize to the 2nd best in Anatomy—A book
prize.
11. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla'sprize for knowledgein Surgery—A book prize.
12. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for knowledge in Medicine—A book prize.
13. For good conduct and assistance to the lecturer of Materia Medica,—
A book prize.
For 1st year students.
14. Raja Janoji Bhonsla's prize for knowledge in Anatomy—A bookprize.
15. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize to the 2nd best in Anatomy—A book
prize.
16. Raja Janoji Bhonsla's prize for progress in Materia Medica—A book
prize.
17. To the 2nd best in Materia Medica—A book prize.
18. To the 3rd best in Materia Medica—A book prize.
15. The examination for these prizes was conducted by oral and written
questions in my presence. The answers were satisfactory in all cases, and in some
exceedingly good. Mahomed Yakub of the 3rd year obtained the first prize for
general proficiency and surgery. The first prize in Medicine, and for diligence in
dissection for 3rd year students, was gained by Mohan Lal.
The second' prize for third year students in Medicine, Surgery and for dili-
gence in Dissection was gained by Emam Khan, Ramchandra Vishnu, and
Rafiudeen, respectively.
Of the second year students, Nohar Ram obtained the first prize
in Anatomy, Materia Medica, and Surgery,
Chotay Lal, a very diligent and attentive student, gained the first prize in
Medicine, and the second in Anatomy. The prize for good conduct, and dili-
gence in the Materia Medica class, was gained by Joongay.
Of the new students, Abdul Kureem obtained the first prize in Materia
Medica and Anatomy.
The second prize for the 1st year pupils in Anatomy and Materia Medica
was gained by Raja Ram and Shewpurshad respectiveiy.
The third prize in Materia Medica was obtained by Sarja Ram.
16. Finance.— A Cash Account is annexed, showing the receipts and
disbursements of the official year just completed. By this it will be seen that
the income of the year has been slightly exceeded. The expenditure of the year
has been exceptionally heavy, owing to the necessity of procuring Anatomical
Models from Paris. A considerable sum has also been expended in the purchase
of books of reference, and plates, by which facilities for teaching have been
in-creased, and the Library and Museum extended in value. For this purpose I
have been obliged to draw on the School balance.
The School now possesses a good Medical Library, a fair collection of spe-
cimens of Materia Medica, the foundation of a Chemical Laboratory and several
valuable Anatomical Models and preparations. With the aid of its careful and com-
petent staff of teachers, its educational power is very considerable, and it is only
desirable that it should be more fully utilized. It is now in a position to relieve
the overcrowded Presidency Schools, and it could teach with ease three times its
present number of pupils, if stipends and hutting allowance could be provided for
them from the Presidency from which they are sent.
The balance remaining in hand will be required for further additions to the
Library, Museum, and Laboratory, and to meet unforeseen contingencies.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. B. BEATSON, M.D.,
Principal, Nagpur School of Medicine.
B . k . — 2 9 — 3 2 0 — 3 0 0
W. B. BEATSON, M.D.,
Principal, Nagpur School of Medicine
RECEIPTS.
D I S B U R S E M E N T S .
Rs. A
Rs.
A
P.
Rs. A.
P .
R s . A . P .
Balance in hand on the 1st April 1872
3,195 2 4 Pay of Principal ...
...
. . .
. . . 3, 000
0 0
Pay of 3 Teachers
...
. . .
. . .
8,930 1 0 3
Pay of students ...
...
. . .
. . .
2,375 4 1
Received from Government on account of Salaries, Pay of
students, and Contingencies
...
...
. . .
1 5 , 4 6 4 1 1
4
1 4 , 3 0 5 1 4 4
Contingencies.
Hutting money
...
...
. . .
18 0 0
Establishment ...
...
...
. . .
7 9 2
0 0
Tr avelling allowance
...
...
. . .
7 8
1
0
Furniture ...
...
...
. . .
17 0 0
Stationery and Petty charges
...
. . .
172 0
0
Paid for Urdu books for students
...
. . .
107
1 2 0
Subscriptions from Native Gentlemen for prizes
3 5 0 0 0
Sundry remittances to England for books purchased
for Library, engraving, freight and other charges
345
1 1 1
Cost of prize books and Medals
...
...
700 0 0
Received from Hospital Assistants for registration o
f diplomas
...
...
. . .
1 7 8 0
Sent to England for Anatomical Models, freight and
other charges ...
...
...
. . . 2,016 0 0
Travelling allowance
...
...
. . .
78 1 0
Hutting money ...
...
. . .
. . .
1 8 0 0
1 5 , 9 2 8
4
4
Paid to a Native Medical Pupil for 2 months, in com
¬pensation for money retrenched from his pay by
Allahabad Paymaster
...
...
. . .
16 0 0
4 , 2 6 2 8
1 1
Balance in hand
...
554 15 5
Total Rupees
. . .
1 9 , 1 2 3 6 8
Total Rupees
...
1 9 , 1 2 3
6 8
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R E P O R T
ON THE
Nagpur School of Medicine,
CENTRAL PROVINCES,
F O R
THE YEAR 1873.
NAGPUR:
PRINTED AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1874.
G—52—209—285
2102
No.
103
FROM
LINDSAY NEILL, ESQUIRE,
OFFG. ASST. SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
Central Provinces.
TO
THE PRINCIPAL OF THE NAGPUR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
Central Provinces.
Dated Nagpur, the 19 th June 1874.
SIR,
I am directed by the Chief Commissioner to acknowledge receipt of
your sixth Annual Report of the progress of the Nagpur School of Medicine.
2. At the Annual Examination eleven students proved themselves qualified
for admission into the class of Hospital Assistants, and have already been
attached, some to dispensaries in this Province, and the services of others placed
at the disposal of the Inspector General of the Indian Medical Department.
This gives a total of 55 students passed out of the school since its formation in
1868, and it is gratifying to learn that, with one exception, the conduct of all
these young men has been good, and that they have shown themselves efficient
and good practical workers.
3. The teaching staff of the school has remained the same as in former
years, but will this year lose the services of Assistant Surgeon Nundoo Lall
Ghose, who has been transferred to the Medical School about to be opened at
Patna. The Chief Commissioner trusts that a worthy successor will soon take
his place.
4. The school appears in every way to be in a thoroughly satisfactory
condition, and the completion of the New City Hospital, which has been placed
under the executive charge of Assistant Surgeon Jadub Kishn Ghost, will afford
additional facilities for clinical instruction.
5. The only matter in which you appear to meet with difficulties is the
class of students which is attached to the school. Up to 1871 the school was
open to all comers; but in that year the Inspector General of Hospitals, Indian
Medical Department, pointed out that no pupil would be eligible for Government
employ as a Hospital Assistant unless he had undergone a year's preliminary
training in a Regimental hospital or Civil dispensary; and for the last three
y e a r s s t u d e n t s h a v e b e e n s e n t t o t h e s c h o o l b y t h e I n s p e c t o r G e n e r a l .T
h e
result does not appear to be satisfactory. The Chief Commissioner, on referring
to your reports, finds that out of 15 students so attached in 1871, 1 absconded
before September of that year, 4 were found to be very dull. and to be
possessed of very little aptitude for learning, and I was found so utterly idle
and inattentive that you were compelled to recommend his dismissal. Again
H 19 175 285
Offg. Asst. Secretary.
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out of 15 students attached to the school in 1872, 2 absconded, 3 were
dismissed as incapable; and out of the remaining 10, 2 had made very little
progress at the end of the year. Lastly, out of the 20 new students who joined
in 1873, 8 were dismissed for incapacity and inattention, and 2 more have
been recommended for dismissal. These bad results seem to indicate the
necessity of some modification in the existing system—possibly greater care and
attention in the test or entrance examination might meet the wants of the case.
Mr. Morris will ask the Government of India to consider the matter, and urge it
to impress on Examining Committees the necessity of paying regard to the natural
aptitude of the candidates whom they select, as well as to their proficiency in the
ordinary branches of education.
6. There is nothing else in your report which calls for special notice, and
the Chief Commissioner would only in conclusion convey his thanks to the
gentlemen named in paragraph 15 for the continued support which they extend
to the school.
7. To yourself and the Teachers the Chief Commissioner's best acknowledg-
ments are also due for the generally satisfactory manner in which the duties of
the school have been conducted.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
LINDSAY NEILL,
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8. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for diligence, good conduct, and assistance to the lecturer
of Anatomy and Surgery. A book prize.
9. For general good conduct. A book prize.
For second year Students.
10. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize for proficiency in Anatomy. A silver medal.
11.
G. Ramiah Garu Rai Bahadoor's prize for proficiency in Materia Medica. A silver
medal.
12. Abeerchund Rai Bahadoor's prize to the second best in Anatomy. A book prize.
13. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize to the second best in Materia Medica. A book prize.
14. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for knowledge in Surgery. A silver medal.
15. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize for knowledge in Medicine. A silver medal.
16. G. Ramiah Garu Rai Bahadoor's prize to the second best in Surgery. A book
prize.
17. To the second best in Medicine. A book prize.
18. For good conduct and assistance to the lecturer on Materia Medica. A book prize.
19. To the 3rd best in Medicine. A book prize.
For first year Students.
20. Rajah Janoji Bhonsla's prize for proficiency in Anatomy. A book prize.
21. Rajah Suliman Sha's prize for proficiency in Materia Medica. A book prize.
22. To the 2nd best in Materia Medica. A book prize.
23. G. Ramiah Garu Rai Bahadoor's prize to the second best in Anatomy. A book
prize.
24. To the 3rd best in Anatomy. A book prize.
25. To the 4th best in Anatomy. A book prize.
16. The examination for these prizes was conducted by oral questions in my presence.
The answers were satisfactory in all cases, and in some exceedingly good. Nohur of the 3rd
year obtained the 1st prize for General Proficiency and Surgery. The 1st prize in Medicine and
the 2nd in Surgery was obtained by Abdool Guffoor of the 3rd year. The 2nd and 3rd prizes
for third year students in Medicine and those for diligence in dissection and good conduct
were gained by Mahesh Persaud, Kadur Bux, Joonga, Ashruff Hoosain and Chotay Lall
respectively. Of the 2nd year students Shewpershad obtained the 1st prizes in Medicine,
Sur ger y and Anat omy; Abdool Kur r eem Khan t he 1s t i n Mat er i a Medi ca, t he 2nd i n Anat omy
and that in Pharmacy. The 2nd prizes in Surgery, Medicine, Materia Medica, and the 3rd in
Medicine were gained by Raja Ram, Abdool Karim Khan, Abdool Kyom Khan and Surjo Row
respectively. Of the new students, Parum Lall got the 1st prize in Anatomy and the 2nd in
Materia Medica; Jehangir Bux the 1st prize in Materia Medica and the 2nd in Anatomy. The
3rd and 4th prizes in Anatomy were gained by Syed Mohamed Sofi and Purun Singh
respectively.
17. FINANCE.—A Cash account is annexed showing the receipts and disbursements of the
official year just completed. By this it will be seen that the expenditure of the year has been
exactly met by the income. The short balance remaining in hand will be required to meet
unforeseen contingencies and to complete the Library, Museum and Laboratory.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. B. BEATSON, Principal,
Nagpur School of Medicine.
Cash Account of the Nagpur School of Medicine from 1 st April 1873 to 31st March 1 8 7 4 .
R E C E I P T S .
D I S B U R S E M E N T S .
Rs.
A. P. Rs.
A. P.
Rs
A. P. Rs. A. P.
Balance in hand on the 1st April 1873
...
. . .
. . . . . .
554
1 5 5
Pay of Principal
...
3,000
0
0
Received from Government on account of Salaries,
pay of Students and Contingencies
... 16,185
1 2 6
Pay of 3 Teachers
...
9,000 0 0
Travelling allowance
...
111 14 0
Pay of Native Medical Pupils
...
2,980 1 1
2
Pay of Establishment
...
765 0 0
Received from Hospital Assistants for Registration
of diplomas
...
17 8 0
Travelling Allowance to Native Medical Pupils..
111 14 0
Received from Hospital Assistants on account of
books and instruments
...
2
4
0
15,857 9 2
Subscriptions received from Native gentlemen for
prizes
..
4 5 0 0 0
C o n t i n g e n c i e s .
Stationery and petty charges
..
39 0 3
16,767
6 6
Sundry Remittances to England for prize books,
medals, instruments, cost of binding books,
engraving, freight, and other charges
..
870 13 1
909 13 4
Balance in hand
..
. . .
. . . .
554 15 5
Total Rupees
...
17,322
5 11
Total Rupees
. . .
. . . . . . 17,322
5
1 1
B–22–212–285
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REPORT
ON THE
Nagpur School of Medicine,
CENTRAL PROVINCES,
FOR
THE YEAR 1874.
NAGPUR:
PRINTED AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1875.
23—7—75 P 296—239
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9. The Chief Commissioner regrets to have to notice that during the time these
exami-nations were being held, a number of the students mixed themselves up in a night brawl in
the city; eight of them were convicted by the Magistrate and were sentenced to pay fines,
ranging from Rs. 15 to Rs. 8. It is to be hoped that the precautions since taken by you will
prevent a recurrence of anything of the kind.
10. In conclusion I am to acknowledge your services as Principal, of which the Chief
Commissioner is not unmindful.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
LINDSAY NEILL,
Offg. Asst. Secretary.
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Abdool Kurreem Khan of the 3rd year respectively. Of the 2nd year's students, Jehangeer
Bux obtained the four principal prizes of the 2nd year. Puram Lall of the 2nd year obtained
the 2nd prizes in Materia Medica and Surgery. Syed Mohamed Sofee, the 2nd in Medicine
and the prize in Pharmacy ; and Sookhundun, the 2nd in Anatomy. Of the 1st year's stu
- d e n t s D a j i R a m b h u n d r a a n d H a f f i z S y e d A b d o o l V a d u d g o t t h e f i r s t p r i z e s i n A n a t o m y ,
Materia Medica and Medicine respectively. Abdool Futteh Khan, Mugun Raghoba and Behari
Lall have also been awarded each with a prize for proficiency in Anatomy and Materia
Medica.
17. FINANCE.—Agreeably to the instructions laid down by the Accountant General,
Central Provinces, in his minute, dated 15th July 1874, I have not annexed to this report as
usual a Cash Account in the form of an account current, as properly speaking distribution of
salaries, &c., drawn by me are not receipts of Government, and it is not usual to show them in
the form I have generally done.
The following forms of the annual account of the Medical School, Nagpur, as prescribed
by the Accountant General, Central Provinces, are submitted for the information of the Chief
Commissioner, Central Provinces :—
FOR THE YEAR 1874-75.
I.—ANNUAL ACCOUNT OF MEDICAL SCHOOL, NAGPUR
Receipts.
Expenditure.
RS. A. P.
RS.
A. P .
Fees
...
...
... 0
0 0 Pay of Principal
3,000
0
0
Receipts on account of books
Do. Teachers
... 8,046 10
8
and instruments
. . . 24 6
0 Stipend of pupils
... 3,564
3 10
Receipts on account of fine
Do. of passed pupils ...
394 14 11
levied for a duplicate copy
Travelling allowance to
of diplomas
...
.. 4 0
0
pupils
...
141
6
0
Compensation to pupils
Total ... 28
6
0
in lieu of uniform
...
114
0
0
Establishments
...
732
0
0
Other contingencies
...
160
2
0
Travelling allowance to
teachers
...
10
0
0
Total ... 16,163
5
5
II.—ANNUAL ACCOUNT OF THE SUBSCRIPTION FUND OF THE
NAGPUR MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR 1 8 7 4 - 7 5 .
R e c e i p t s
Expenditure.
Balance on 1st April 1874 ..
Rs.
554
A.
15
P.
5 Sent to England for prize books,
Rs. A. P .
Subscription since received ... 300
0 0
watches, medals, &c.
... 0 0 0
Balance in the Treasury on the
Total .. 854 15 5
31st of March 1875*
... 854 15 5
* This sum does not represent the actual balance in the Treasury up to date, as Rs. 400 has been drawn in June
for prize books, watches, medals, &c.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. B. BEATSON, Principal,
Nagpur School of Medicine.
REPORT
N a g p u r S c h o o l o f M
e d i c i n e ,
CENT RAL P ROVI NCES ,
FOR
THE YEAR 1875.
NAGPUR:
PRINTED AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1876.
24 4 76 m. 255-240
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16. Agreeably to the instructions laid down by the Accountant General, Central Pro-
vinces, in his minute dated 15th July 1874, the following prescribed forms of the annual ac-
count of the Medical School, Nagpur, are submitted for the information of the Chief Commis-
sioner, Central Provinces :—
F O R T H E Y E A R 1 8 7 5 - 7 6 .
I.—ANNUAL ACCOUNT OF MEDICAL SCHOOL, NAGPUR.
Receipts:
Expenditure :
Rs. A. P.
Rs. A.
P .
Fees
. . . ... ... ...
... . . . Pay of Principal
...
3,000 0
0
Receipts on account of books
Do. Teachers
... 8,420 8 7
and instruments
...
... ... . . . Stipend of pupils
... 4,241 15 0
Do. of passed pupils
...
883 0 0
Total ...
. . . ... . . . Travelling allowance to pupils ...
58 13 7
Compensation to pupils in lieu
of uniform
...
171 0 0
Establishment
. . .
747 0 0
Other contingencies
...
197 5
3
Travelling allowance to teachers.
5 8 0
Total ... 17,725 2 5
II.—ANNUAL ACCOUNT OF THE SUBSCRIPTION FUND OF THE
NAGPUR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FOR 1875-76.
Receipts:
Expenditure:
Rs. A. P.
Rs. A. P.
Balance on 1st April 1875
... 854 15 5 Sent to England for prize books,
Subscription since received ... ... ... ...
watches, medals, &c. . . . 400 0 0
Balance in the Treasury on the
Total ... 851 15 5
31st March 1876
... 454 15 5
Total ... 854 15 5
The balance of subscriptions remaining in hand will be required for further additions to
the Library Museum and to meet unforeseen contingencies.
17. The school now possesses a good Medical Library, a fair collection of specimens of
Materia Medica, and the foundation of a Chemical Laboratory, the nucleus of a Pathological
Museum, and several valuable Anatomical models, plates, and preparations. With the . aid of
its careful and competent staff of teachers, its educational power is very considerable.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. B. BEATSON,
Principal.
24 4 76 I 253-240
REPORT
O N T H E
Nagpur School of Medicine,
CENTRAL PROVINCES,
F O R
THE YEAR 1876-77.
NAGPUR:
PRINTED
AT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE PRESS.
1877.
No. 2 0 1 1 7.5
FROM
A. L. FRASER
OFFG. ASST. SECRETARY TO TH CHIEF COMMISSIONER,
Central Provinces.
THE PRINCIPAL,
N a g p u r & h o d
o f
M e d i c i n e ,
central Provinces.
Dated Nagpur, the 23rd May 1877.
SIR,
I am directed by the Chief" Commissioner to acknowledge receipt of your
letter No. 16 dated 4th ultimo, in which you have submitted your report of the
working of the. Medical School during the year 1876-77.
2. Apparently there is no difficulty in getting pupils for the school, either
from these provinces or from elsewhere and while 42 pupils attended the school
when the year began, 30 new pupils joined during its currency and it is so far
satisfactory to notice, that 13 of these new pupils belong to the Central Provinces.
3. But the Chief Commissioner notes with great regret, the very unfavourable
report which you have seen it your duty to make regarding the character and
calibre of the pupils. Not less than 13 of the 72 pupils attending the school have
been dismissed during the year under report for incapacity, misconduct, and ill
health and you have recommended the dismissal of 12 more. This is very serious
indeed; but in the light of what you yourself point out,and in the light of Dr.Brake's
manifest concurrence in your judgment, Mr. Morris does not believe that you have
judged your pupils too severely. The facts which you have brought to notice, and
the causes which you have assigned for them, will no doubt receive the consideration
which they deserve from the Medical Department. You probably remember that the
unsatisfactory results of the present system of a year's precollegiate training of
candidates, formed the subject of a Circular Memo of the surgeon General, Indian
Medical Department, (No. 34 dated 31st May 1875); and certain instructions were
given as to the conduct of the examinations for selection, and as to the supervision
and instruction of the selected candidates during their preliminary year at the
Dispensary. The results which you bring to notice this year, would seem to show,
either that these measures have not been adopted here, or that they are not efficient
to obviate the evils deprecated.
4- In the opinion of the Chief Commissioner it seems clear, from what has
been frequently urged, that the selection of candidates by a Military Committee
accompanied by a year's preliminary training in a Dispensary or Hospital, has
resulted in supplying an inferior class of pupils ; while the rejection as unfitted of a
large number of those enrolled, involves a wasteful expenditure. Nor is the ill
success of the present arrangements peculiar to the Nagpur Institution, for the
fact has been prominently commented on, in connection with results in the N orth
West Provinces. The time, therefore, seems to have arrived, when the matter might
be reconsidered in view of the experience gained under the system of selection as
now worked and the Chief Commissioner hopes, that the subject may again receive
the attention of the higher Medical authorities.
To