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more by 35 than in the preceding year. This is very satisfactory, for the establish-
ment has been increased by two Vaccinators only, viz., one at Etah (paid by Local Funds),
and one at Mynpoory (entertained by the Municipality); and therefore these results can
only be attributed to a diminishing unwillingness on the part of the people to accept vac-
cination, and to an increasing influence and skill on the part of the Vaccinators—results
for which Dr. Pringle, the energetic Superintendent, can fairly claim the credit. In the
Teree Rajah's country of Gurhwal, where Dr. Pringle carries on his vaccine opera-
tions in the hot and rainy seasons, small-pox made its appearance in June and August
in two villages; but, by the measures adopted by Dr. Pringle, the disease was speedily
checked. Vaccination is gradually being established as a fact in the minds of the in-
habitants of Teree, though it will take generations to supersede small-pox inoculation,
(which is now the almost universal practice and custom), unless similar measures are
adopted as in Kumaon and Gurhwal. I am now in communication with Colonel H.
Ramsay, C.B., Commissioner, Kumaon, and Governor-General's Agent for Teree,
on the subject, and hope he will be able to induce the Rajah to supply the means
for keeping up a full staff of Vaccinators for his province, so that vaccination
may be brought within the reach of all, and small-pox inoculation be no longer a
necessity.
5. In the Allahabad and Jhansie Circle there has been an increase of 9,024 suc-
cessful cases, and the average monthly number of operations by each Vaccinator has
increased 48 ; the percentage of success is 73.17—nearly 10 per cent. higher than last
year. Dr. Watson's (Superintendent of this Circle) great knowledge of the language
and native character, combined with a kind and conciliatory manner, are producing a
most beneficial influence in removing the hindrances to the reception of vaccination
which now so generally prevail. The only increase to the establishment in this
Circle were two Vaccinators entertained by the Rajah of Mandah, in the Allahabad
Division—an example I hope to see followed by other influential zemindars, as vac-
cination becomes more known and appreciated.
6. In the Benares Circle there has been a large falling off in the numbers suc-
cessfully vaccinated, viz., 2,488—a decrease of about 12 per mensem in the average
number of operations performed by each man—the percentage, however, of success re-
maining, as in the previous year, at 68. The explanation of the decrease in numbers
arises from the fact of there having been a diminution of no less than nine Vaccinators
during the past season. Attempts were unsuccessfully made to fill up the vacancies with
the class who practise small-pox inoculation ; but the men who came forward were found
so unfit, both as regards respectability and education, that it was impossible to retain
them. The scheme, however, is so important that, notwithstanding the failure of this
last year, attempts will be again made next year to induce Brahmin Inoculators to enrol
themselves as Vaccinators; for it is by these means—vis., enlisting the sympathies of the
inoculating class, and providing them with remunerative employment—that the bigoted
attachment of the Hindoos of the Benares Division to inoculation in preference to vac-
cination can be best overcome. Dr. Sutherland (late Superintendent of the Benares
Circle) has had a most difficult, up-hill task in introducing vaccination into his divi-
sion : the passive resistance to it on the part of the Hindoos has been most trying, but
his patient and painstaking efforts have been extremely praiseworthy.
7. From the Kumaon and Gurhwal Depot there has been a considerable increase
of vaccine virus supplies. Not only have the whole of the Vaccine Establishments of
the Rohilkund, Allahabad, Jhansie, and Benares Circles been fully supplied, but all
applications from Civil and Military Medical Officers have been more than amply met;
and the character and quality of the virus during the past season has been of an
excellent and vigorous description. Dr. Pringle, the Superintendent of the Agra and
Meerut Circle, has now become independent of Kumaon and Gurhwal, as he has
formed a Vaccine Depôt in the snowy range of the Tehree Rajah's country, which has
proved very successful.