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Water-supply .—The supply of water at Saugor was ample during the year. At
Secunderabad at present it is sufficient, but is reported to fail in the hot weather.
Sanitary arrangements .—On the whole the sanitary condition of the lines at Saugor
for 1872 was more satisfactory than that which obtained in previous years.
Drill.—At Saugor provisions were cheap and plentiful, but at Secunderabad they seem
to be dear. Vegetables are scarce, and the compensation on account of dearness of rice for
December was Rs. 4-0-2.
Liquors.—At Saugor arrack distilled from the fruit of the Mahwa tree was used. At
Secunderabad large quantities of tali from the date palm, and spirit distilled from it, are
used.
Clothing.—The clothing of the , troops when not on duty, which was insufficient when
they were stationed in the cold climate of Saugor, is well adapted for the hot climate of the
Deccan.
Foot soreness.—Foot sores from defective boots have not been so frequent during the
past year as in the previous one.
Duty .—The duties are such as are usually performed by Native Infantry Regiments
in garrison and on the line of march, and are not too severe to compromise health. Average
number of nights in bed six.
Drill.—Morning and evening parades daily in the cold weather, except on Thursdays, and
twice a week in the hot weather and rains, weather permitting.
Exercises .—No provision is made by the State or regimentally to amuse or engage the
men in gymnastic exercises.
Sanitary condition, of lock-up rooms .—The sanitary condition of the guard-room and
solitary cells is satisfactory.
Vaccination .—Vaccination is kept up in the corps. No deaths have occurred from small-
pox. A few men lately enlisted and some children are unprotected, but will be operated on
as soon as possible.
Disease .—Ague was much less prevalent in the past than in the preceding year—208
admissions against 502. Mumps were very common during the early part of the year, and
measles prevailed extensively from March to June.
Hospital .—The ventilation of the hospital at Saugor is by doors and windows ; that at
Secunderabad has in addition ridge ventilation : no defect under this head.
There was no overcrowding in the hospital wards.
The drainage of the hospital at Saugor on the whole satisfactory ; that at Secunderabad
appears to be so. At the former the dry-earth system was efficiently carried on, but at the
latter, from defective arrangement of the latrine, the solid and fluid excreta cannot be kept
altogether separate.
Water is obtained from a well in the lines.
General conclusion .—The medical retrospect of the regiment is much more satisfac
¬ t o r y f o r t h e p a s t y e a r t h a n i n t h e p r e c e d i n g t h r e e , t h e a d m i s s i o n s f r o m a l l c a u s e s b e i n g 3 9 5
against 783 the previous year. The deaths in hospital four against seven. Now that the
corps is stationed at Secunderabad, which has a climate better suited to the constitution of
the Madras sepoys than that of the Saugor District, it is to be hoped that the annual return
will show a cleaner bill of health.
Water-supply
Sanitary ar-
rangements.
Drill.
Liquors.
Clothing.
Foot soreness.
Duty.
Drill.
Exercises.
Sanitary
condition of
lock-up rooms
Vaccination.
Diseases.
Hospital.
General
conclusion.
NAGPORE FORCE.
Average daily strength present during the year
2.274
Do. sick per cent. to the average strength
3.25
Ratio per cent. of mortality to the average strength
0.96
1st Regiment Light Cavalry, Kamptee
249
35th do. Native Infantry, do.
704
11th do. do., Raepur
692
Head-quarters of 20th Regiment Native Infantry, Seetabuldee
427
2 companies of do. do. Seroncha
142
1 company of do. do. Chanda
73
Head-quarters of 32nd Regiment Native Infantry, Hoshungabad
393
Right Wing of do. do. Kamptee
300
Details, Kamptee
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Alleged
causes of
sickness and
mortality.
Deputy Surgeon-General. Tribe, the Administrative Officer of this circle,
makes the following remarks as to the health of the troops :—
Alleged causes of sickness and mortality .—The native portion of the force consisted of
the average strength, exclusive of Commissioned Officers
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