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12. The distribution of prizes was held on the 26th March under the
presidency of the Hon'ble Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee, K.C.I.E., Member of
the Bengal Legislative Council. There was a fair gathering of both European
and Indian gentlemen. Diplomas, certificates and prizes in the shape of
medals, surgical instruments, books and moneys were given.
13. Hostels.—All students (with the exception of one who lived in a
separate room within the College premises) lived in the hostels and their
general health was good. The medical officer attended regularly.
14. Riding Class.—All students went through the course of equitation
and a riding competition was held in which six students secured prizes.
15. Other trainings.—Three transport drivers from the 25th Mule
Corps, Maymyo, and a private individual from Grarhwal were trained as
Veterinary Dressers.
16. Library and Museum.—Both the Library and the Museum were
profitably used by the teaching staff and the students. Several new books
and journals were added to the Library during the year.
17. Sports.—Rupees 164 was raised by subscription from the students
and an equivalent sum was contributed by Government. Football, Cricket,
Hockey, Tennis and Badminton were regularly played by the students on the
College play-ground. Matches in the first three games were mostly inter-
class. A few outside games were also played. Some students took part in
the Kalighat, Calcutta and Ballygunge Athletic Sports. P. C. Banerjee, the
best sportsman of this College, could only take a third prize at the Kalighat
sports on account of his having been suddenly taken ill on the grounds, but
carried off most of the trophies at the Calcutta Athletic Sports, including the
best man's prizes, viz., the Viceroy's Medal and the Hardinge Challenge
Shield. The Relay race was won by the College team composed of four
second-year students. At the Ballygunge sports, Banerjee carried off two
first prizes (cups for good) and a second prize, all for running.
Treatment of Disease.
18. During the year under report, 2,366 patients were treated and 736
operations performed against 2,926 and 1,025, respectively, during the previous
year. Out of 6,294 prosecutions under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Act. 295 animals were sent to the College Infirmary by the Trying Magis-
trates. These patients afforded ample opportunities for practical instruction
to the students.
19. The fees realized for treatment, shoeing, etc., were Rs. 18,326-11-9
and the cost of feeding Rs. 23,894-13-3 which included the cost of feeding
Light Horse chargers, Government animals sent for treatment, also the
College riding ponies, ambulance horses and breeding and draft cattle.
20. Fodder crops.—Lucerne, Guinea grass, paspalam, carrot, oats and
dub were produced in a part of the annexé compound. These crops were,
on the one hand, of great educational value to the students, and on the other,
afforded valuable food to the patients and considerably reduced the feeding
charges.
21. Ambulances.—The College ambulances were in frequent requisi-
tion.
Breeding Operations.
22. The return of stud bulls maintained at this College is included in
Table VIII of the Report of the Civil Veterinary Department. Bengal.
Subordinate Establishment.
23. The total strength of the subordinate veterinary staff employed at
this College is included in Table VII of the Report of the Civil Veterinary
Department, Bengal.