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OFFICE OF SURGEON-GENERAL, INDIAN MEDICAL DEPARTMENT,
FORT ST. GEORGE, 10th July 1876.
No. 372.
FROM
THE SURGEON-GENERAL,
INDIAN MEDICAL DEPARTMENT,
Fort St. George,
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
MILITARY DEPARTMENT,
Fort St. George.
To
SIR,
I HAVE the honour to submit to His Grace the Governor in Council the Medical
and Sanitary Report on the Native Army of Madras for the year 1875.
2. Seasonal phenomena. —The year under review was characterised by a
prolonged and trying hot season, the mean temperature having been higher than
in the preceding year. The rainfall was at the same time below the average,
and very much less than in 1874. The most notable result of these peculiarities
was a deficient supply of potable water, and this, combined with the depressing
influence of a long-sustained high temperature, had an injurious effect on public
health, which was also greatly disturbed by a very severe epidemic of cholera, and
by the prevalence of small-pox and fever. So far as the civil population were
concerned 1875 was, from these causes, one of the most unhealthy years that
have been experienced in Southern India for a considerable period.
The following statement exhibits the chief meteorological results recorded in
five of the principal military stations :—
Seasonal
phenomena.
STATEMENT I.
Meteorological Table .
Stations.
Barometer reduced to 32°.
Thermometer in Shade.
R e l a t i v e H u m i d i t y .
S u n M a x i m u m i n V a c u o .
M i n m u m o n G r a s s .
Rain.
Wind.
H i g h e s t i n M o n t h .
L o w e s t i n M o n t h .
R a n g e i n M o n t h .
M e a n D a i l y R a n g e .
M e a n f o r M o n t h .
H i g h e s t i n M o n t h .
L o w e s t i n M o n t h .
R a n g e i n M o n t h .
M e a n M a x i m u m .
M e a n M i n i m u m
.
M e a n D a i l y R a n g e . Me a n Dr y Bu l b.
M e a n W e t B l u b .
A m o u n t c o l l e c t e d .
N o . O f R a i n y D a y s .
M e a n D a i l y V e l o c i t y .
G e n e r a l D i r e c t i o n s .
Bangalore ..
IN.
IN.
IN.
IN.
IN.°°°°°°°°C.°I N.
D.
M.
P.
27.049 26.887 0.245 0.115 27.172 88.9 59.0 29.9 84.7 63.7 20.7 72.7 64.5 66 144.7 56.5 22.20 76 134 ..
Bellary .. 28.523 28.243 0.279 0.132 28.379 98.1 64.1 33.9 93.5 70.3 23.3 80.1 66.7 51 129.4 65.6 18.68 55 112 . .
Madras .. 29.972 29.606 0.291 0.126 29.835 97.9 69.5 28.3 91.4 74.8 16.3 81.2 73.8 71 137.4 72.0 37.13 94 171 ..
Secunderabad 28.205 27.898 0.306 0.141 28.042 95.0 61.8 34.0 89.7 67.4 22.3 77.8 68.1 63 149.7 61.3 19.67 75 142 ..
Trichinopoly.. 29.671 29.383 0.288 0.146 29.543 98.4 69.1 28.7 94.3 74.9 20.1 82.3 72.4 63 137.9 71.6 24.67 52 184 ..
MEDICAL AND SANITARY REPORT
OF THE
NATIVE ARMY OF MADRAS,
FOR THE YEAR
1875.
The regiments are placed as they stood on the 31st December 1875.
CENTRE OR PRESIDENCY DISTRICT.
Average strength
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
.. 3,109
Do. do. present ..
..
..
..
..
..
.. 2,857
Total admissions
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
....
.. 1,772
Daily sick
.. ..
..
• .
• .
..
..
..
..
68
Deaths in hospital ..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
22
Do. out of hospital
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
18
Pensioned
..
..
• •
• •
• •
• •
• •
..
• •
104
Sick leave
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
158
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions.
Daily Sick.
All Deaths.
Pensioned.
Sick Leave.
1872
..
..
..
136.03
3.77
.97
1.84
2.71
1873 ..
..
..
76.56
2.57
.59
3.11
1.81
1874 .. .
..
..
56.18
2.26
1.09
3.82
1.95
Average ..
89.59
2.86
. 88
2.92
2.15
1875 ..
..
..
62.02
2.38
1.28
3.34
5.08
The following corps were serving in the division on the 31st December 1875:—
Body Guard.
4th Regiment N.I., Head-Quarters and Left Wing.
10th
do.
do.
13th
do.
do.
14th
do.
do.
37th
do.
do.
Deputy Surgeon-General vanSomeren, M.D., was in charge of this division during
the year, and submits the annual report as follows :—
Seasonal
phenomena
Seasonal phenomena .—The principal characteristics of 1875 have been a temperature above, and
a rainfall below, the annual average in the division generally. Increase of ague and conjunctivitis
in the cold months was noted in the 14th Regiment N.I. at Vellore.
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MEDICAL AND SANITARY REPORT OF THE NATIVE ARMY OF MADRAS.
Hospital.
added to or not, it was at the time of my report a nuisance; and the statement that it consisted of
only street-sweepings, and not night-soil, avails little, because one has only to pass to leeward of
one of the municipal carts with these said sweepings to become aware, that they consist largely of
fœtal matter, and stink accordingly. Again, as regards my last report on the offensiveness of the
recoil gas-wave from the drains near the lines, into which (drains) the adjacent distillery refuse
flows, the answer was very unsatisfactory. This source of offensiveness continues, and must
continue as long as the arrangement on which it depends continues.
Hospital.—The hospital is clean in all its parts, and its conservancy well attended to. Its
arrangements are unaltered.
14th Regiment native infantry
STATION—VELLORE.
Arrived from Rangoon on the 26th and 28th January 1874.
Average strength
..
.. 548
. .
. .
. .
. .
.
Do.
do.
present..
.. 527
..
..
..
..
Admissions
..
..
..
..
..
.. 200
..
. .
. .
..
. .
Daily sick..
6
Deaths in hospital..
3
..
..
. .
.
Do. outf do.
..
..
..
4
Pensioned..
..
. .
Sick leave..
..
5
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths.
Pensioned. Sick Leave.
1872 ..
.. Rangoon.
.
.
.
104.48
2.94
1.08
..
4.95
1873 ..
..
Do.
63.08
3.27
2.15
4.59
1874 .
..
Vellore ....
..
39.97
1.58
1.40
2.53
2.39
Average ..
69.17
2.59
1.54
. 8 4 3.97
1875 ..
.. Vellore ....
..
37.95
1 . 1 3
1.27
. . . 9 1
The following medical officers held charge during the year :-
Surgeon J. S. Dill, M.D.
Surgeon-Major H. M. Ross.
Surgeon J. A. W. Spence, P.R. c.s.
The last-named of whom reports as follows :—
Climate of the
station.
Ventilation
and drainage
for the men's
huts.
Climate of the station .—At Vellore the first two months are cool. The rainy season commences
about the beginning of May and finishes about the end of July with occasional showers. Some
heavy showers fell in the months of August, September, and October. From July to the end of
the year the heat was moderate. During the cold months there was an increase of admissions for
ague, conjunctivitis, and a few cases of boil.
Ventilation and drainage ,for the men's huts .—There are no barrack-rooms ; the men live in huts
which are very indifferent ; the drainage of the lines is also bad, but is kept in as good order as
the conservancy funds admit of. Owing to the lines being flooded during the rain, it is contem-
plated to have them removed from their present site, but to what locality has not yet been
determined. The matter occupied the attention of His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief on
his last visit to Vellore.
Water-
supply.
Water-supply.—The water-supply is good and abundant. The principal part of the water-
supply for the men is obtained from a large tank situated near the lines ; it is of very good quality,
and is chiefly used by the natives.
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Climate of the
station.
Diseases of
the district.
Drainage for
the men's huts
Diet.
Exercises.
General
conclusions.
MEDICAL AND SANITARY REPORT OF THE NATIVE ARMY OF MADRAS.
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths.
Pensioned. Sick Leave.
1872 ..
.. Vizianagram
..
..
103 . 66
5.42
2.06
.27
2.89
1873 ..
..
Do.
..
..
164 . 83
6.42
.98
1.26
2.39
1874 . .
..
Do.
..
..
56.95
2.66
.56
.70
3.52
Average ..
108.48
4.83
1.20
.74
2.93
1875..
.. Vizianagram ..
. .
41.69
2.52
1.96
1.68
2.10
Surgeon-Major C. R. G. Parker was in medical charge of this corps during the
year, and reports as under :—
Climate of the station.—The hot season during the past year was less intense than usual, the
heat being probably modified by frequent showers of rain ; this rain was, however, untimely, and
was followed by a rainy season much below the average and a less marked cold season than
usual. The station and district have been healthy and free, I am thankful to say, from the
cholera epidemic which has so widely prevailed.
Diseases of the district.—Fevers are common, the intermittent form chiefly, in the station and
neighbourhood, and remittent fever of a pernicious kind on the hill ranges. Leprosy is also
common.
Drainage for the men's huts.—The drainage of the lines is defective, owing to the insufficient
slope of the main drain. The officer commanding is aware of this, and has represented the matter.
Diet.—Vegetables abundant ; the men have received rice compensation.
Exercises.— Each wing of the regiment has a garden ; there is also a gymnasium. No recom-
mendations have been made.
General conclusions. —The regiment has been healthy during the past year, and there is
nothing of importance in connexion with its state of health to record.
4 1 s t R e g i m e n t N a t i v e I n f a n t r y .
STATION— CUTTACK.
Right Wing arrived from Madras on the 20th October 1868, and Head-
Quarters and Left Wing on 21st and 25th January 1869.
Average strength
..
.. ..
..
..
..
..
..
..
707
Do.
do.
present
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
.. 663
Admissions
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
.. 1,297
Average daily sick ..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
57
Deaths in hospital
. . . .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
. .
1
Do. out of do.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
3
Pensioned
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
29
Sick leave
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
27
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths. Pensioned.
Sick Leave.
1872 ..
.. Cuttack ..
..
..
113 . 17
3.51
1.29
4.02
1.15
1873 ..
..
Do.
..
..
..
41.03
2.73
.71
3.44
1.14
1874 ..
..
Do.
..
..
..
125.63
4.61
.57
5.02
1.00
Average ..
93.27
3 . 6 1
.85
4.16
1.09
1875 ..
.. Cuttack
..
. .
195.62
8.59
.56
4.11
3.81
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
33
Ventilation of the hospital.—The ventilation of the hospital is defective, especially when all
the beds are occupied. The subject has been frequently reported upon by my predecessors.
Hospital clrainage .—The latrines are in good order, and the earth sewage efficiently carried out.
The drainage has been regularly attended to and kept clean.
Hospital water-supply .—Satisfactory. Water-supply, which is obtained from a well in the
hospital compound in sufficient quantity, is of good quality.
General conclusions.—The general health of the regiment during the past year has not been
very satisfactory, owing to the prevalence of ague, dysentery, and diarrhœa, and also other
diseases ; and no doubt the condition of the huts in the regimental lines must have an unfavourable
tendency in regard to the health of the men; notwithstanding every attention is paid towards
keeping the lines clean and to the state of the drainage, &c., &c.
Ventilation of
the hospital.
Hospital
drainage.
Hospital
water-supply.
General
conclusions.
3 2 n d R e g i m e n t N a t i v e I n f a n t r y .
STATION—TRICHINOPOLY.
Arrived from Hooshungabad 6th February 1873.
Average strength
. .
. . . .
676
Do. do. present. ..
632
Admissions
.. ..
387
Daily sick
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
13
Deaths in hospital
..
.. .. .. .. ..
13
Do. out of do.
..
..
. . . . . . . . . .
6
Pensioned
..
..
..
. . . . . . . . . .
39
Sick leave
.. ..
. . . . .
18
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths. Pensioned. Sick Leave.
1872..
.. Hooshungabad ..
. .
86.31
2.16
1.29
1.72
1.29
1873..
.. Trichinopoly
..
..
147.64
2.73
.58
.14
3.23
1874..
..
Do.
.. ..
43.20
1.87
.7
5.63
6.35
Average ..
92.38
2.25
.81
2.49
3.62
1875..
.. Trichinopoly
..
..
61.23
2.05
2.81
5.76
2.66
The following medical officers were in charge during the year :
—
Surgeon-Major J. FitzGerald.
Do.
D. Kearney.
Surgeon H. J. Hazlett.
•
The last-mentioned reports as follows : —
Climate of the station .—The climate did not differ materially from that of preceding years.
Ventilation and drainage ,for the men's huts. —The ventilation and drainage of the lines and
guard-rooms are sufficient.
Water-supply .—The water-supply was abundant, derived from wells, tank, and irrigation
channels. I should think the quality of the water was not very good, but I cannot speak with
any certainty on this subject, as I believe no analysis has been made.
Diet.—Provisions were plentiful, but not cheap. Vegetables abundant.
The average monthly rice compensation was Annas 13-6. On account of the dearness of
provisions I think a sepoy must find it difficult to supply himself and his family with proper and
sufficient food.
Duty and exercises.—The average number of nights in bed per week 3.28.
9
Climate of the
station.
Ventilation
and drainage
for the men's
huts.
Water-
supply.
Diet.
Duty and
exercises.
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MEDICAL AND SANITARY REPORT OF THE NATIVE ARMY OF MADRAS.
Epidemic
diseases.
Hospital
drainage.
Hospital
water-supply.
General
conclusions.
Epidemic diseases.— Cholera was the only epidemic disease that prevailed. Amongst the
sepoys there were 25 cases and 11 deaths. In addition there were 145 people in the families and
camp-followers attacked by it ; 32 of them died. The disease was of a rather severe type, and.
remained for several months. I believe the soil on which the lines are built was favourable to the
growth of the cholera poison. The lines are kept clean, are well built, and well ventilated.
Hospital drainage.—The drainage was good. The dry-earth system in the latrine was
effectually carried out.
Hospital water-supply.— The hospital water-supply is procured from the tank, as the men prefer
that water ; quality doubtful.
General conclusions.— The total admissions (387) into hospital exceeded considerably those
(299) of the preceding year, but they were mostly due, cholera excepted, to comparatively
unimportant diseases, and the average daily sickness (12.53) was less than in 1874.
The deaths were numerous (13) ; but of that number 11 were due to cholera and the
remaining 2 to malarious fevers.
On the whole the health of the regiment can scarcely be considered satisfactory ; but as this
unfavourable condition did not exist in previous years, I think the extra sickness may be
attributed chiefly to epidemic and meteorological influences.
Climate of the
station.
Ventilation
and drainage
for the men'
s h u t s .
38th R egiment Native Infantry.
STATION—TRICHINOPOLY.
Arrived from Rangoon on the 14th and 21st February 1871.
Average strength ..
• .
• .
..
700
Do.
do.
present ..
..
..
..
639
Admissions ..
• •
• •
..
464
Daily sick
..
..
..
..
15
Deaths in hospital..
• .
..
...
5
Do. out of do...
4
Pensioned..
.
..
..
31
Sick leave
....
..
..
27
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with former years :—
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths. Pensioned. Sick Leave.
1872 ..
.. Trichinopoly
..
• .
110.59
2.42
1.16
1.46
1.16
1873 ..
..
Do.
• .
• .
66.40
2.03
1.40
3.58
4.04
1874 ..
..
Do.
..
..
73.67
1.36
. 7 1
3.86
3.45
Average •
83.55
1.93
1.09
2.96
2.88
1875 ..
.. Trichinopoly ..
..
72.61
2.34
1.28
4.42
3.85
The undermentioned medical officers were in charge during the year :—
Surgeon L. Beech.
Do. E. Fawcett.
And the last-named reports as follows :—
Climate of the station.— The hot weather is much earlier in this station nor any other time of
year. The rains usually set in about the beginning of August, from which time up to the end of
January the climate may be said to be pleasant. The total rainfall this year was 24.6 inches, and
Last year 24.16 inches.
Ventilation and drainage for the men's huts .—Ventilation and drainage on the whole very
satisfactory.
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SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
Deputy Surgeon-General L. W. Stewart inspected this corps on the 24th
January 1876 and reports as follows :—
Lines.—The regimental lines are exceedingly well kept. The huts of the men are all tiled
and have a very neat appearance. There is no overcrowding in the huts the average number of
inmates in each is 3.6. The cubical and superficial space is as follows :—
Havildarss' huts
Square feet
172
Cubic do. 1,793
Naigues' do.
Square do.
143
Cubic do. 1,124
Privates' do.
Square do.
77
Cubic do. 632-4
Drummers' do.
Square do.
200
Cubic do. 1,364
Lines.
The drains are sufficient to carry off the storm-water, though they are not made of masonry ;
they have a fair amount of fall from east to west, but much more from south to north. Municipal
carts pass through the lines every morning to remove the excreta and rubbish, which are carried
away to a distance and deposited in trenches, and subsequently used in cultivation. There are
two latrines for the use of the men and families, and which are kept clean by municipal scavengers.
Conservancy.—The conservancy generally is very satisfactory. Few cantonments have such a
clean and neat appearance. The drains are kept clean of rubbish and no disagreeable smells
are noticeable.
Hospital.—The hospital is of a superior description, commodious, lofty, and well ventilated
by small upper windows, and clean.
Diseases.—The principal diseases have been ague, rheulnatic and bowel affections, general
debility resulting very frequently from insufficient and inferior food owing to dearness of
provisions.
Two cases of mania were in hospital under treatment, resulting, it is confidently believed,
from the use of Change. I was informed on very good authority that the use of this drug and of
opium is very prevalent in the regiment--a habit most detrimental to the efficiency of a corps.
Conservancy.
Hospital.
Diseases.
gginent Baffin biantill.
STATION—QUILON.
Arrived from Trichinopoly 19th January 1873.
Average strength
700
Do. do.
present
684
Admissions
333
Daily sick
17
Deaths in hospital
3
Do. out of do.
5
Pensioned
18
Sick leave
17
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Y e a r s .
Sta tions.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strewed:
Admissions. Daily Sick. All Deaths. , Pensioned.
Sick Leave.
1872
Trichinopoly
1 3 0 . 6 6
1.71
. 7 5 .17
1;05
1873
Quilon
27.72
.70
. 7 0
. .
7 7
1874
Do.
42.33
1 . 2 7
. 8 4 2.37
1.27
Average
66.39
1 . 1 6
. 7 6 1.04
3 7
1875
Quilon
4 8 - 6 8
2 . 4 8
1 . 1 4
2.77
2.14
10
DISTRICT OP MALABAR AND CANARA.
39
General conclusions .—The general health of the regiment as a body has been satisfactory,
but the actual number of sick treated in hospital for the period exceeds the total of the two
preceding years, apparently caused by the longer residence in a climate wholly damp and moist
for the greater part of the year. In 1873 the total number treated (inclusive of the sick at
Trichoor) was 193 ; in 1874 the number rose to 314 ; and in 1875 to 356, exhibiting a steady
increase of sickness in the regiment. Though epidemic cholera raged in the villages and
neighbourhood of Quilon, and a few cases of it also occurred within military limits, yet the men
and families remained free from any infection throughout this critical period, which lasted from
August to November. Small-pox prevailed to some extent in the station, and 4 privates,
1 woman, and 6 children were attacked ; but, as they were all protected by vaccination, the disease
ran its course in a mild and modified form. There were eight casualties in the year, and three
of these occurred in hospital of consumption, dropsy, and hepatic abscess, respectively. As
compared with the previous year there are two deaths in excess. The percentage of sickness to
strength stands at 52.04, and of mortality per mille 11.69. Average daily sick for the year
17.01. The largest number of admissions were from cutaneous affections, fevers, rheumatism,
chest and bowel disorders, and sore-eyes.
General
conclusions.
DISTRICT OF MALABAR AND CANARA.
Average strength
2,020
Do.
do.
present
..
..
..
..
•
.
1,858
Total admissions
964
Daily sick
39
Deaths in hospital
7
Do. out of do.
3
Pensioned
64
Sick leave
60
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—
Years.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions.
Daily Sick.
All Deaths.
Pensioned.
Sick Leave.
1872
35.15
1.36
1.08
.69
1.08
1873
34.35
1.14
.70
3.44
1.82
1874
35.56
1.58
.47
2.67
2.19
Average
35.02
1.36
.75
2.26
1.69
1875
51.88
2.09
.49
3.16
2.97
The following corps were serving in this district on the 31st December
1875
9th Regiment N.I.
25th
do.
do.
34th
do.
do.
9 t h R e g i m e n t A a t i b e J u f a n t r y .
STATION—CANNANORE.
Arrived from Trichinopoly on the 7th and 28th February 1871.
..
Average strength
691
Do. do. present
637
•
Admissions
273
• •
Daily sick
10
Deaths in hospital
..
•
•
4
Do. out of do.
2
..
.
Pensioned
..
..
• •
• .
• •
8
For temporary change of climate in India
. . ..
14
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MEDICAL AND SANITARY REPORT OF THE NATIVE ARMY OF MADRAS.
The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with former years :—
Years.
Stations.
Rate per Cent. of
Average Strength Present.
Average Strength.
Admissions. Daily Sick All Deaths. Pensioned. Sick Leave.
1872 ..
.. Cannanore
..
..
26.82
1.13
.90
..
1.51
1873 ..
..
Do.
.. ..
17.26
.77
.62
..
1.08
1874 ..
..
Do.
.. ..
24.24
1.42
.43
. 2 9 1.89
Average..
22.77
1.10
.65
. 9 1.49
1875 ..
.. Cannanore
..
..
42.85
1.56
.86
1.15
2.02
Climate of the
station.
Ventilation
for the men's
huts.
Water-
suppl y.
Diet.
Exercises.
Ventilation of
the hospital.
Hospital
drainage.
General
conclusions.
The following officers were in medical charge during the year :
—
Surgeon T. C. Spencer.
Surgeon-Major J. FitzGerald.
The last-named reports as follows : —
Climate of the station. —The climate of this station is reported for its wetness, particularly
during the months of June, July, and August. The temperature appears to have been very
equable, not varying much throughout the year.
Ventilation for the men's huts. —The huts of the men, guard-room, &c., appear to have been
sufficiently ventilated.
Water-supply. —The water-supply is obtained from wells in the lines. Is of good quality, and
appears to have been sufficient throughout the year.
Diet. —Provisions are considered dear at this station. Vegetables are abundant. Compen-
sation is issued to the troops on account of dearness.
Exercises. —There is a cricket club, but only a few practise this game. There is a gymnasium
in the lines for the recruits and young soldiers. Some men employ their leisure hours in garden-
ing. No recommendations necessary.
Ventilation of the hospital. —The ventilation is by means of windows, doors, ridge ventilation.
Is satisfactory. No recommendations.
Hospital drainage. —The drainage is good, and the latrine, which has been recently built, is
clean, well ventilated, and on the dry-earth principle, which is efficiently carried out. No recom-
mendations.
General conclusions. —The health of this regiment during the year was satisfactory. There
were 273 admissions. Of these 45 were chronic rheumatism, 27 ague, 23 itch, 16 boils, 16 ulcers,
and 14 contusions. There were 4 deaths in hospital and 2 out of hospital.
25th Regiment N ative Infantry.
STATION—CANNANORE.
Arrived from Moulmein 14th February 1869.
Average strength
..
..
• •
..
..
..
• a
670
Do.
do. present
..
..
.. ..
..
..
.. . . 619
Admissions
..
..
..
..
.. ..
..
.. . . 425
Daily sick
..
..
..
..
..
.. ..
. . 17
Deaths in hospital ..
..
.. ..
. .
..
..
3
Do. out of do.
• . . . .
. .
g o e
• . .
. .
. .
Pensioned
..
..
. . ..
..
•
50
..
Sick leave
..
.. ..
.. ..
..
.
..
. . . .
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The following return shows the rates of sickness, deaths, and invaliding as
contrasted with previous years :—