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SECTION XXVI.
MEDICAL INSPECTOR OF EMIGRANTS.
1.DUTIES.—The duties of a Medical Inspector of Emigrants are
defined in various sections of Act No. XIII. of 1864, as follows :
—
2.The local Government has power to appoint a Medical Inspector
on such salary as may be deemed proper.
3.Emigration Depôts must be inspected and approved of by the
Medical Inspector before they can be licensed.
4.The Medical Inspector will report to the Protector of Emigrants
any circumstance which may come to his knowledge,
showing that the depôt is not suitable for its purpose,
or that the Emigrants are neglected or oppressed.
5.A Medical Inspector is a public servant within the meaning of the
Indian Penal Code.
6.Emigration Agents and all persons in charge of, or employed in any
depôt, or in any vessel licensed to carry Emigrants,
are to give the Medical Inspector every facility for
making his inspections, examinations, and surveys.
7.When an Emigrant has arrived at the Presidency, a copy of his
registration is to be exhibited to the Medical Inspector.
The Emigrant must be examined by the Medical Inspector
as to his state of health and fitness to proceed to the place to which he has
contracted to go. The Medical Inspector, if satisfied of the Emigrant's fitness
or unfitness to go, shall certify accordingly, in the former case to the
Emigration Agent, in the latter to the Protector of Emigrants.
8.Every ship licensed to carry Emigrants shall have a space, either
between decks, or in cabins on the upper deck, firmly
secured and entirely covered in, devoted to their
exclusive use. Such cabins and space between decks shall in every part
have a height of not less than five feet and a half.
Sect. XVII.
Sect. XX.
Sect. XXI.
Sect. XXII.
Sect. XXIII.
Sect. XXXVIII.
Sect. XLVII.
VOL.II.
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(b.)No compartment shall take more than one adult Emigrant for
every twelve superficial feet on deck, and for every cubic space of seventy-two
feet.
(c.)A distinct and separate place shall be fitted up for a hospital in
every Emigrant ship. A sick bay must be erected on the lower deck, to be
divided in half for separate sexes, and a space assigned on the upper deck for
epidemic disease.
(d.)Women and children shall occupy a compartment of the vessel
distinct and separate from the compartments of the single men.
(e.)An Emigrant above the age of ten is counted as an adult, and
two children from one to ten years of age, as one adult.
9.Good and wholesome provisions, and water at the rate of seven
gallons per head per week, shall be provided for the use
of Emigrants at sea. The Medical Inspector must satisfy
himself that the food, &c., is according to the sanctioned scale.
10.Every Emigrant ship must be provided with a qualified European
or Native Surgeon, and medicines and stores as per schedule annexed.
11.The ship's Surgeon must present himselfto the Medical Inspector
and submit his medicines, instruments, &c., for approval
three days before the embarkation of the Emigrants.
12.The Medical Inspector is required to certify his approval of the
Surgeon of the Emigrant Ship, and forward the certificate to the Protector
of Emigrants.
13.The Medical Inspector is to satisfy himself before the embarkation
of Emigrants that there is nothing in their state of health to render it
unadvisable. He will give a clean bill of health before the departure of
Emigrants.
Sect. XLVIII.
Sect . LXIII.
SECT. XXVI.]
MEDICAL INSPECTOR OF EMIGRATION.
171
TABLE A.
Provisions, Firewood, Water, and Stores for a Ship conveying Emigrants from
Madras to Mauritius or Réunion.
PROVISIONS.
For every statute adult the ship is licensed to carry.
Articles.
Quantity
per day.
Remar ks.
Articles.
Quantity
per day.
R e m a r k s .
Rice
...
... 24 ounces.
Chillies
...
... ¼ ounce.
Dholl
...
... 4 „
Tamarind
...
... 2
„
Ghee
...
... 1
„
Salt fish
...
... 2 ,,
Oil, Gingely ... ...
½
„
Coriander
......
½
„
Salt
...
... 1
„
Garlic......
¼
„
Turmeric
...
... ½
„
Mustard, Pepper, and Cum-
Onions
...
... 1
„
min Seeds ...
... ¼
„
Tobacco
...
1
„
Soapnut...
. . . ¼
„
For one week, or seven days, in addition to the above.
Choorah (Avil)
... 2 lbs. per day.
One week's supply of Avil, Gram, and
Sugar to be taken on board and served
out when the weather is such as to pre-
vent cooking ; 1 lb. of biscuits may be
substituted for 2 lbs. of Choorah to those
Who desire it.
Gram, Bhoot ...
... ¼
„ „
Sugar
...
... 2 ,,
„
Firewood.
For 100 statutes or less..... 400 lbs. per day Above 200 and less than 300.. 700 lbs.per day.
Above 100 and less than 200.600 „
,,
„ 300
„
350.. 750 „
„
Water.
The quantity of Water allowed to each emigrant; children included; to be not less than
five Imperial gallons per week ; but if the vessel has a distilling apparatus, the quantity
may be reduced by one-third.
Memorandum of additional articles and fittings required for the voyaqe.
Lime juice
... 2 gallons per 100 men. Bobby Hatch
...
... 2
Rum or Brandy ... 1 „
„
do. Hanging Stove
...
... 1
Port Wine
... 6 bottles „
do. Scuttle Butts
...
... 2
Pumpkins, large ... 45
„
do. Oil, Cocoanut
...
... 4 gallons.
Biscuits
...120 lbs
„
do. Wind Sails to each Hatchway ... 1
Bale Fruit
... 50 in No. „
do. Air Shafts, 3 feet square
... 2
Potatoes
... 3 maunds „
do. Deck Ventilators ...
... 4
Sheep
... 4 in No. „
do. Life Buoys
...
... 3
Preserved Milk ... 6 gallons „
do. Dirt Tubs
...
... 3
Fowls
... 24 in No. for 12 infants. Sick Bay
...
... 2
Boilers with covers and ladles 2 per 100 men. Necessaries
...
... 4
Hatchet for cutting wood ... 1 „ do. Bull's-eye Lamps with padlocks. 2
Curry Stone with roller ... 1 „ do. Cabooses
... 2
Swabs
... 3 „ do.
Rockets
... 24
Brooms
... 12 „ do. Blue Lights
.. 24
Buckets
... 5 „ do.
Storm Books... 1
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TABLE C.
Clothing to be supplied to Native Emigrants from Madras to Mauritius Or Réunion.
For each adult Male Emigrant.
For each adult Female Emigrant.
1 Cumblie (Native Blanket).
1 Cumblie (Native Blanket).
2 Dhovtees (Waist Cloth).
2 Saddies (Cloths).
1 Cotton Merzæ or Jacket.
1 Tin Plate and 1 Tin Mug.
1 Chintz Cap.
1 Flannel Banian.
1 Tin Plate and 1 Tin Mug.
For each Girl.
1 Flannel Banian.
For each Boy.
1 Cumblie (Native Blanket).
2 Saddies (Cloths).
1 Cumblie (Native Blanket).
1 Tin Plate and 1 Tin Mug.
2 Dhovtees (Waist Cloth).
1 Flannel Banian.
1 Cotton Merzæ or Jacket.
For each Infant.
1 Chintz Cap.
1 Tin Plate and 1 Tin Mug.
2 Yards of coarse cloth for covering, and
1 F l a n n e l B a n i a n .
1 Flannel Banian.
For Sick Emigrants.
5 Extra Cumblies for every 100 men.
6 Flannel Belts do. do.
TABLE D.
Provisions, Firewood, Water, and Stores, for a Ship conveying Emigrants
from Madras to Colonies in the West Indies.
PROVISIONS.
For every statute adult the ship is licensed to carry for 18 weeks.
Artcles.
Quantity.
per day.
Articles
.
Quantity
per day.
Rice ...
...
. . .
24 oz.
Tamarind
...
...
2 oz.
Dholl ...
. . .
. . .
4 „
Salt-fish
...
. . . 2
„
Ghee ...
. . .
...
1 „
Coriander seed ...
...
2 drs.
Oil, Gingely
. . .
...
½ „
Garlic ... ...
. . .
½
„
Salt ...
. . .
. . .
1 „
Mustard
...
seed
Turmeric
...
. . .
½ „ Pepper
...
. . .
2 „
Onions
...
. . .
2 „
Cummin
...
Tobacco
. . .
...
1 „
Soapnut for the voyage for each
Chillies
. . .
. . .
½ „ adult
...
...
2 lbs.
Betel ...
...
...
4
„
For 18 days in Addition to the above.
Choorah or Avil
. . . . . .
2 lbs. To be served out when cooking is prevented by
bad weather. One pound of biscuits to be
substituted for 2 lbs. Choorah to those who
prefer it.
Gram, Bhoot
...
...
½ do
Sugar
...
...
2 oz.
Firewood.
For 100 statutes or less
. . .
. . .
...
400 lbs. per day.
Above 100 and less than 200
. . .
. . .
. . . 600 „ „
Do. 200 do. 300
...
. . .
...
700
„ „
Do. 300 do. 350
...
. . .
. . . 750
„ „
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Water.
The quantity of water allowed to each Emigrant, children included, to be not less
than five Imperial gallons per week; but if the vessel has a distilling apparatus, the
quantity may be reduced by one-third.
Additional articles and fittings required for the voyage.
Lime juice, 10 gallons per 100 men.
Cabooses, double
... 2 in No.
Rum or Brandy, 20 gallons
do.
Boilers, iron with ladles ... 4
Port Wine, 12 bottles
do.
Hatchets for cutting wood... 1 per 100 men.
Pumpkins,
1,000 Ibs.
do.
Curry Stone with roller ... 1
do.
Yams, and
Buckets
. . .
... 10
do.
Potatoes
Swabs
. . .
... 12
do.
Biscuits, 360 Ibs.
do.
Brooms
. . .
... 40
do.
Bale Fruit, 50 in No.
d o .
Scuttle Butts ...
... 2 in No.
Sheep or Goats, 20 in No.
d o .
Oil, Cocoanut ...
... 20 gallons.
Preserved Milk, 1,000 pints
d o .
Wind Sails to each Hatchway 1 in No.
Country Soap, 80 lbs.
do.
Booby Hatches
... 2 do.
Europe Soap, 112 lbs.
do.
Air Shafts of 9 superfil
. . . . 2
do.
Tea, 2 lbs.
do.
cial feet aperture
Condensed Eggs,* 20 lbs.
do.
Deck Ventilators
... 4
do.
Sugar,* 56 lbs.
d o .
Life Buoys
...
... 4
do.
Soojee, Oatmeal, Sago, *750I bs.
do.
Dirt Tubs
Sick Bay
...
. . .
...
...
3
2
do.
do.
and Arrow Root ...
Water for sick,* 600 gallons
do.
Hanging Stoves
... 1
do.
Necessaries, double
... 4
do.
. . . 2
do
Bull's-eye Lamps with}
padlocks
Rockets
. . .
... 24
do.
Blue Lights ...
... 24
do.
Storm Book ...
... 1
do,
The articles marked* are to be issued at the discretion of the Surgeon for the use of
children under six years of age.
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MEDICAL INSPECTOR OF EMIGRANTS.
[SECT. XXVI.
TABLE E.
List of Medicines.
Articles.
Statute Adults.
100 200 300 400
Calomel
...
...
. . . oz.
3
4
6
8
Blue Pills
...
. . .
. . .
„ 3
4
6
8
Rhubarb Powder
...
. . .
...
„ 2
4
6
8
Compound Jalap Powder
. . .
. . .
„ 12 18 24 32
Ipecacuanha Powder
. . .
. . .
„ 2
3
5
7
Opium
...
. . .
. . .
„ 8 16 24 32
Dover's Powder
...
...
...
„ 2
3
4
5
Magnesia
...
. . .
. . .
„ 2
4
6
8
Epsom Salts
...
. . .
. . . lb.
6 12 18 24
Tartar Emetic
...
. . .
. . . dr.
4
8 12 16
Quinine
...
...
. . . oz.
4
5
6
7
Antimonial Powder ...
. . .
. . . dr.
8 10 12 14
Extract of Colocynth compound ...
. . . oz.
2
3
4
5
Carbonate of Ammonia
. . .
. . .
„ 1½ 2
3
4
Blistering Fluid
...
...
. . .
„ 4
5
6
7
Grey Powder
...
. . .
. . .
„ 2
3
4
5
Acid, Sulph. Dilut. ...
. . .
. . .
„ 6
9 12 15
Tinct. of Catechu
...
. . .
. . .
„ 6
9 12 15
Morph. Hydrochl.
...
...
. . . dr.
1
2
3
4
Chloroform
...
. . .
...
oz.
2
3
4
5
Chiretta
...
...
. . . lb.
2
2½ 3
3½
Friar's Balsam
...
. . .
. . . oz.
2
3
4
5
Liq. Plumbi Diacetat
. . .
. . .
„ 3
6
9 12
Sugar of Lead
...
. . .
. . .
„ 2
3
4
5
Cerat. Calamin
...
. . .
. . . lb.
½ 1
1½ 2
Strong Mercurial Ointment
. . .
. . . oz.
8 12 16 20
Alum
...
. . .
. . .
„ 8 12 16 20
Olive Oil
...
. . .
. . . lb.
1
4 2
2½
Compound Tincture of Camphor (Paregoric) ...
oz.
6
8 10 12
Nitrate of Potass
...
. . .
. . .
„ 4
6
8 10
Creosote
...
. . .
. . . dr.
1
2
3
4
Tinct. of Iodine
...
. . .
. . . oz.
2
2½ 3
3½
Essence of Ginger ...
. . .
. . .
„ 1
1½ 2
2½
Bicarbonate of Soda ...
. . .
. . . lb.
2
3
4
5
Compound Chalk Powder with Opium
...
oz.
2
4
6
8
Ginger Powder
...
...
. . .
„ 2
3
4
5
Europe Mustard
...
. . .
. . . lb.
1
1½ 2
2½
Vinegar
...
. . .
. . .
„ 1
1½ 2
2½
Compound Rhubarb Pills
. . .
...
oz.
2
3
4
5
Purgative Pills*
...
. . .
. . . No. 100 150 200 250
Diarrhœa†
...
. . .
. . .
„ 100 150 200 250
* Purgative Pills, Rt. Ext. Colocynth Co. SS.
Pill Reico.
Pul. V. Scammoni a—a grs. xv.
M. f. h. Pill—xij—two or three the dose.
† Diarrhœa Pills, Rt. Cupri Sulphat, grs. xij
Opu grs. xxiv.
M. f. Pill—xij— one thrice daily.
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Articles.
Statute Adults.
100 200 300 400
Leeches
...
. . .
...
No. 50
75 100 125
Gum Arabic
...
. . .
. . .
oz.
6
8
10
12
Acid Tartaric
...
. . .
. . .
lb.
1
2
3
4
Croton Oil
...
. . .
...
dr.
2
3
4
5
Scammony
...
. . .
. . .
oz.
1
1½
2
2
Sulphate of Iron
...
. . .
. . .
„
1
1½ 2
2
Compound Extract of Gentian ...
. . .
„
1
2
3
4
Iodide of Potassium ...
. . .
...
„
1
2
3
4
Camphor
...
. . .
. . .
„
4
6
8
10
Camphorated Liniment
. . .
. . .
„
16
24
32
40
Prepared Chalk
...
. . .
. . .
„
8
12
16
20
Tincture of Opium ...
. . .
...
„
8
12
16
20
Turpentine
...
. . .
. . .
„
16
24
32
40
Senna Leaves
...
. . .
. . .
„
8
16
24
32
Blistering Plaster
...
. . .
. . .
„
8
12
16
20
Sulphur Sublimatrim
. . .
. . .
„
16
20
24 40
„ Ointment
...
. . .
. . .
„
12
20
28
36
Linseed Flour
...
. . .
...
lb.
4
8
12
16
Castor Oil
...
. . .
... bottles.
6
12
18
24
Oil of Peppermint
...
. . .
. . .
oz.
2
3
4
5
Adhesive Plaster, spread
. . .
... yards.
4
6
8
10
Simple Ointment
...
. . .
. . .
oz. 16
24
32
40
Ringworm Ointment ...
. . .
...
„
16
24
32
40
Jeremie's Opiate
...
. . .
. . .
„
2
4
5
6
Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia
...
. . .
„
4
6
8
10
Cholera Pills, in phial
. . .
...
doz.
6
9
12
15
Cubeb Powder
...
. . .
. . .
lb.
1
2
3
4
Sweet Spirits of Nitre
. . .
. . .
„
½
1
1½
2
Copaiba
...
. . .
. . .
„
½ 1
1½
2
Sulphate of Copper ...
. . .
. . .
oz.
1
2
3
4
„ of Zinc
...
. . .
...
„
1
2
3
4
Lunar Caustic
...
. . .
. . .
dr.
4
6
8
10
Prepared Lint
...
. . .
. . .
oz.
8
12
16 20
Long cloth for Bandages
. . .
... yards. 18
24 30
36
Hydrarg. C. Creta ...
. . .
. . .
dr.
6
8
10
12
Plumbi Acetas
...
. . .
. . .
„
8
10
12
14
Pulvis Acacia
...
. . .
. . .
oz.
3
4
4¾
5½
„ Creto C. Opio ...
. . .
. . .
„
1
1¼
1½
1¾
Acid Sulphuric dil. ...
. . .
. . .
„
1½
2
2½
3
„ Tartaric
...
. . .
. . .
„
1¼
1½
2
2½
Tinct. Camph
...
. . .
. . .
„
4
6
8
10
„ Ferri. Sesquichl
. . .
. . .
„
2
3
3½
4
Soda Sesquicarb
...
. . .
. . .
„
3
3½
4
4½
Sir W. Burnett's Disinfecting Fluid
. . .
gall. 14 22
30
36
Norton's Carbolic Acid
. . .
. . .
„ 60 90 120 136
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MEDICAL INSPECTOR OF.EMIGRANTS.
[SECT. XXVI.
List of Instruments, &c.
Instruments.
Quantity.
Capital case of amputating and other surgical instru-ments with
needles ligatures, silk, &c.
. . .
. . .
...
1
One ounce glass measures
...
. . .
. . .
...
2
Minim glass measures
...
...
...
. . .
2
Pestle and mortar
...
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Set of weights and scales (grains in box) ...
. . .
. . .
1
Sets of common splints
. . .
. . .
...
. . .
2
Sets of bleeding lancets
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
2
Silver catheters (Nos. 9 and 12)
. . .
. . .
...
2
Spatulas
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
...
2
Pocket dressing case
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Infusion pots
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
2
Quire of Country Paper, for every 100 men
...
...
1
Penknife
...
. . .
...
. . .
. . .
1
Enema apparatus
. . .
...
. . .
. . .
1
Metal bed pan, for every 100 men
. . .
...
. . .
1
Sponge
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
oz.
4
Pewter pint (XX measures) ...
...
. . .
„1
Tow ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
lbs.
2
Tin funnel
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Read's enema syringe and stomach pump
...
...
1
Urethra syringe, for every 100 men
. . .
...
. . .
1
Pewter Enema syringe (oz. 4)
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Blood Porringer (oz. 16)
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Country flannel, for every 100 men
...
...
yards
10
Phial corks; 1 dozen bottles ...
. . .
. . .
doz.
1
Slab for Pills
. . .
. . .
...
. . .
. . .
1
Pins ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
doz.
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TABLE F.
Clothing to be supplied to Native Emigrants from Madras to Colonies
in the West Indies.
Articles.
Quantity.
For each Male adult or Boy.
Woollen trouser ...
. . .
. . .
...
. . .
1
Cotton cloth trouser
. . .
. . .
...
. . .
1
Wollen coat
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Cotton jackets
...
. . .
. . .
. . .
...
2
Doveties or waist cloths
...
...
. . .
. . .
2
Red woollen cap ...
. . .
. . .
...
...
1
Worsted stockings
. . .
. . .
. . .
Pair
1
Cumblies or blankets
. . .
. . .
...
. . .
2
Teessalah or dish ...
...
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Lotah or pot
. . .
...
. . .
...
...
1
Shoes
. . .
...
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
For each Female adult or Girl.
Flannel jackets ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
2
Woollen petticoat
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Sadi or cloth
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
Cumblies or blankets
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
2
Teessalah or dish ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
...
1
Lotah or pot
...
. . .
...
. . .
. . .
1
Worsted stockings
. . .
. . .
...
Pair
1
Shoes ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
„
1
Wooden comb
...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
1
For each Infant.
Flannel coodtha or jacket
. . .
. . .
...
. . .
1
Coarse cloth
...
. . .
. . .
...
yards
2
Spare clothing, for every 50 Emigrants
Flannel banians ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
6
Do. caps
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
...
6
Worsted socks
...
. . .
. . .
...
pairs
4
Woollen trousers ...
. . .
. . .
. . .
...
4
Do. shirts
...
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
6
NOTE.—One double blanket in addition for every Emigrant leaving between the
1st March and 15th September.
SECTION XXVII.
DRESS REGULATIONS.
1.
BRITISH MEDICAL SERVICE.
—
The dress of medical officers of the
British Medical Service is laid down in H. M.'s Medical Regulations.
2.
INDIAN MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.—The following Regulations are laid.
down for officers of the Indian Medical Department :-
FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.—* Coat—Tunic, scarlet, single-breasted,
with black velvet collar and cuffs ; pointed with ½-inch lace and tracing braid
for different ranks. For Assistant Surgeons, laced with one bar of lace, half
an inch wide, up to a point seven and a half inches in height, traced outside
with gold Russia braid, finishing with an Austrian knot at top, making it
G. 0. G, G., No. nine and a half inches high, and showing a light of
3/16 1245, of 1860. of an inch of scarlet cloth between the lace and braid,
also traced inside with gold Russia braid, finishing down the cuff with
crow's foot and eye, showing a light of 3/16 of an inch of the facing cloth
between the lace and braid. Assistant Surgeons after 6 years' service of
have two bars of lace, showing ¼-inch light of the facing cloth between each,
the top bar coming to a point 8 inches high, traced and finished at top and
bottom of the lace bars as the Assistant Surgeon's under 6 years' service, the
top tracing and knot extending 10 inches high. Surgeons with the round
eyes on the top of lace, showing 3/16 of scarlet cloth between the lace and eyes.
Surgeon-Majors have the eyes also below the lower bar of lace, showing 3/16
of the facing cloth between the braid and lace; the skirt 10 inches deep, for
an officer five feet nine inches in height, with a variation of ¼-inch longer or
shorter for every inch difference in the height of the wearer; two plaits on
skirts behind, edged white, with two buttons at waist; the skirt closed,
behind quite plain; the collar and front of coat edged with white, ¼-inch wide;
the skirts lined with white ; on the shoulders a plain double gold square cord.
to button at top of shoulder, with a small button at bottom sewn on to the
* The Coat for Inspector General of Hospitals is of the same pattern as that
prescribed for General Officers of corresponding rank; the lace to be of "Staff Pattern."
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shoulder seam; the collar laced round top with lace and gold braid on the
collar seam. (Gold. braided eyes inside the lace for officers ranking with
Field Officers only). Relative collar badges; thus for Deputy Inspector
General of Hospitals after 5 years' service, a crown and. star, for Deputy
Inspector General of Hospitals under 5 years' service, and Surgeon-Major a
crown, Surgeon a star (other ranks omitting the braided eyes), Assistant
Surgeon, with 6 years' service, a crown and star, Assistant Surgeon under 6
years' service, a crown; size of eyes
—¼-inch exterior measurement—1/16 inch
apart
Lace—Gold, two vellum-pattern, half inch wide.
Buttons—Gilt, with the crown and letters V. R., with the words
"Bengal Medical Service," "Madras Medical Service," or "Bombay Service,"
within a star raised thereon.
† Hat—Cocked, plain; the fan or back part seven inches, the front five
inches and half, each corner five inches.
† Loop—Scale, with regulation button, and black silk cockade.
† Tassels—Gold bullion.
†
Feather—Black cock's tail, drooping from a feathered stem three
inches in length.
Stock—Black silk.
Trousers, Dress—Blue cloth, with gold lace two and a half inches wide
for Inspector General, and an inch and three quarters wide for officers below
that rank, down outward seam.
Boots—W ellington.
Spurs—Screw, yellow metal, as for Staff Officers, for those medical
officers who are allowed forage for a horse.
† Sword—The same as for Officers of Infantry.
† Scabbard—Brass, for those having the rank of Field Officer; steel, for
officers under that rank.
† Sword-knot—Crimson and gold, with acorn tassel.
Sword-belt—Black morocco, with three rows of gold embroidery ¼-inch
wide on the waist belt, and three rows 3/16 inch on the slings gilt chased clasp
with silver lion and crown for medical officers ranking with Brigadiers and
Major-Generals; black morocco, with two rows of gold embroidery for Deputy
Inspectors General; black leather with slings and gilt hoop for all other
† These articles for Inspector General are to be of the pattern for General Officers
the plume will be black.
N. B.—Medical Officers serving with Native Regiments are permitted, should they
desire it, to adopt the uniform of the Corps to which they are attached. But it is to be
distinctly understood that one or the other of these uniforms must be strictly adhered to.
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ranks. Medical officers below the rank of Deputy. Inspector General are
permitted to wear. at Levees; Balls, a dress sword belt similar to that
prescribed for Deputy -Inspectors General. To be worn over the coat.
Plate—A round gilt clasp, with V. R., surmounted by a crown, in
s i l v e r , u p o n t h e c e n t r e - p i e c e , a n d " B e n g a l M e d i c a l S e r v i c e , " " M a d r a s M e d i c a l
Service," or "Bombay Medical Service," with a, laurel branch, also in silver,.
on the, outer circle.
Skoulder-belt—For medical officers ranking with Brigadiers and Major-
Generals:—black morocco with four rows of gold embroidery ¼-inch wide,
gilt chased buckle and slide (no breast ornament) pouch of black morocco
leather, flap 6½-inches wide, 3¼-inches deep, and pointed, with three rows of
¼-inch gold embroidery,—gilt chased V. R. and crown ornament. For.
Deputy Inspector General of Hospitals:—three rows of gold embroidery on
the pouch belt, and two on the pouch. For other ranks:—black patent
leather, with a small case of surgical instruments, according to pattern.
Medical officers below the rank of Deputy Inspector General are permitted
to wear, at Balls, Levees, &c., a dress pouch belt and pouch similar to that
prescribed for Deputy Inspector General.
* Patrol Jacket—As prescribed for officers of Infantry.
Trousers, Undress—Blue cloth, with a scarlet stripe two and a half inches
wide down the outward seam for Inspector General, one and three quarter
inches for Deputy Inspectors General of Hospitals, and scarlet welt for all
other ranks.
Boots—Wellington.
Forage Cap
—Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General of
Hospitals, as for Major-General, except that the band is to be of lace of the
Staff pattern; gold button and trimming on the top. For all other ranks,
blue cloth, with black leather peak and chin strap, black silk oak leaf band,
with V. R., surmounted by a crown, embroidered in gold on the front, and
with black button and trimming.
Shell Jacket—As prescribed for officers of Infantry, collar and cuffs of
black velvet.
Waistcoat—Scarlet cloth, with gilt studs down the front to hook and eye,
edged with plain gold braid, with crow's feet at each end of pockets.
Great Coat— Of Infantry pattern, blue cloth, lined with scarlet, with
uniform buttons.
Horse Furniture—Bridle, as officers of Infantry, with brown leather front,
and rosettes. Bit, without bosses. Saddle cloth for officers who are allowed
* Inspector Generals of Hospitals to wear the blue frock coat prescribed for General
officers, with corresponding distinctions of rank.