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which he enjoys. This is generally too small for his comfort or for his health according to
our notions.
Water-supply .—Water is obtained from wells in the lines. It is both good and
plentiful.
Diet.—The men purchase their own food. Rice and fish are the chief ingredients of
food. Rice was sold at the rate of 83/4 measures per rupee. Troops have received compensa-
tion at an average Rupees 1-6-5 per mensem.
Foot soreness.—Such cases occur frequently, chiefly resulting from the men not wearing
socks. They are excused from wearing boots until their feet are well. No remedy.
Duty.—The amount of duty performed is moderate. No unfavorable influence on
health. Nights in bed 6.24.
Drill.—During the drill season drill takes place morning and evening (weather permit.
ting) for an hour each time ; but at other seasons there are only three fixed drills per week.
No unfavorable influence on health.
Vaccination .—Vaccination is performed regularly. No cases of small-pox.
Water-supply.
Diet.
Footsoreness.
Duty.
Drill.
Vaccination.
Number vaccinated
65
Successful
6 0
...
Unsuccessful... ...
. . .
5
Hospital. —The hospital is not well ventilated ; but, owing to the small number of
patients, it was quite sufficient. No overcrowding. There are two latrines belonging to the
hospital, in which dry earth is used. Some improvements in their construction have been
recommended.
General conclusions .—The health of the regiment during the past year has been
remarkably good. No further remarks can be given.
The Deputy Surgeon - General of the Circle reported as follows on the 25th:
—
Lines.—The Regimental lines are situated in the north-east boundary of the canton-
ment, not many yards from the parade ground common to the other Native Regiment on
duty in this station. The natural slope on which the huts are built facilitates drainage,
aided by drains properly placed to intercept and carry off surface water. The huts are the
usual mud-walled structures, mean, squalid, ill-ventilated abodes. The roofs are cadjan.
Twelve rows of these huts are placed back to back, a narrow lane-like interval separating
the bases, though the roofs meet in their overhanging or free margins. Six broad roads,
intersected by a central one at right angles, separate the rows of huts from each other, On
either side of these roads drains—mere water-worn excavations—run. These were found
free from liquid or other refuse matter, The roofing in many places was defective,, appear-
ing ready to fall, The lines were generally clean and well looked after,
Sanitary condition of all buildings .—These lines are still without latrines, and the
result is to be seen in the pollution with human ordure of the places in the neighbourhood.
Each hut has within its narrow yard a small mud-walled enclosure used by the inmates
as a family place d'aisance. The families may use these places, but the polluted soil and
the air, heavy with the stench of human ordure, prove that the sepoy himself has another
resort. The guard-rooms and cells, place of arms, and all the other subsidiary buildings
pertaining to this regiment were inspected and found in very fair order.
Water-supply.—Water of remarkable purity is obtained from many wells within the
lines.
Recreation .—Soldiers' gardens afford a profitable means of recreation to many of the
men.
Duties.—The usual duties common to Native Infantry Regiments in garrison. Not pre-
judicial to health.
Conservancy.—In the vicinity of these lines the conservancy is tolerably good, but the
absence of latrines has resulted in the pollution. of the fields, lanes, and hedges with
human ordure.
Hospital.—On the present occasion of its inspection the internal arrangements were all
found to be most satisfactory, the structural conditions of the building being very fair, the
wards clean, and the well being of the sick evidently well attended to.
Vaccination. —Is duly practised amongst the families of the regiment. Vaccinated
during the year 101; successful 96; unsuccessful 5 ; remained to be vaccinated 34 subjects
Hospital.
General con-
clusions.
Lines.
Sanitary con
dition of all
buildings.
Water-supply.
Recreation.
Duties.
Conservancy.
Hospital.
Vaccination.
3 4 t h R e g i m e n t C h i r a r o l e L i g h t J n f a n t r y
This corps continued in Mangalore throughout 1872, and the Medical
Officer, Surgeon-Major Dempster, writes as follows : —
Climate.—Except the rainfall, there is nothing unusual to record regarding the climate.
The rainfall during the past monsoon was exceedingly heavy, amounting to 166 inches, which
Climate.