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paper at a cost of Rs. 529-7-1, but the total capital of the hospital is only
Rs. 1,500. Considering the relief it gives to an enormous number of the most
miserable classes, it deserves better treatment than it receives. The municipal
contribution of Rs. 30,000 was fixed many years ago when the average number
of sick was about 300, and was roughly calculated at Rs. 100 a bed. It was
distinctly understood (vide page i, Appendix G of Sir Ashley Eden's Hospital
Committee's report) that it was to be increased if the numbers grew. They
are now nearly 500, and the municipal grant should be increased. The net
cost to Government in 1893 was Rs. 48,168-1-2. A separate surgical ward,
though sanctioned, has not been begun for want of funds. A similar ward
for obstetric and gynæcological cases is much wanted; so are a drying room
for clothing and a hostel for girl students. If money were available, great
improvements might be effected, and I commend this hospital to the attention
of philanthropic men.
67. The Police Hospital—had a daily average constantly sick of 11.64
Rs. A. P.
Bazar medicines ...
28 6 6
European „
...
188 13 3
Diet
... 1,008 15 7
Building and repairs ...
237 9 3
more than in 1892. There was an increase in the
items of expenditure noted on the margin, due in
the first three to the above cause, and in the
last to more extensive repairs. Medical officers
and servants show a fractional decrease, and
miscellaneous charges were Rs. 165-0-6 lower, owing to a lessened demand for
taxes. The total expenditure, Rs. 17,898-13-11, was Rs. 1,270-0-7 more than in
1892. The whole of this except Rs. 157-11-6 from sale of grass and con-
demned articles, and charges for sick Burmese sepahis, was borne by Govern-
ment. A new ward for cases requiring isolation has been sanctioned and will
be a distinct improvement.
68. The Mayo Institutions—treated 6.14 more in-patients and 10.81 fewer
Rs. A. P.
Mayo Hospital ... 36,660 12 5
Chandney „
... 9,545 11 0
Park Street Dispensary 3,734 8 9
Chitpur „
... 2,886 1 9
Sukea's Street „
... 3,626 5 6
Total
... 56,453 7 5
out-patients daily than in 1892. The total
expenditure was Rs. 56,453-7-5, or Rs. 1,945-0-6
more than in the previous year, distributed as in
the margin. The Mayo had an excess of
Rs. 240-13-9, the Chandney of Rs. 1,747-7-0 and
the Chitpur Dispensary of Rs. 18-6-3. Park
Street Dispensary and Sukea's Street Dispensary
had a decrease of Rs. 32-5-0 and Rs. 29-5-6 respec-
tively. The small increase at the Mayo was due to increased cost of medicines,
Rs. 280-6-6, and miscellaneous charges, Rs. 195-9-6, set off by a decrease in diet
of Rs. 107-9-6, and in bazar medicines and repairs. The increase at the Chandney
Hospital was entirely due to quadrennial repairs. The differences in the other
dispensaries are unimportant. The cost of European medicines for all the
institutions is debited to the Mayo Hospital. The diet charges have already
been considered.
Government contributes a fixed sum of Rs. 34,000, which goes to general
revenue and cannot be distributed to particular items or institutions. The
proportional cost borne by Government varies therefore with the varying
amount of income from other sources. This year it was 60.22 as compared
with 62.37 in 1892, because the income from other sources was larger, mainly
owing to Rs. 600 being received from the Calcutta Municipality, and to an
increase of Rs. 1,135 in the subscriptions from natives. His Highness the
Maharajah of Gwalior gave Rs. 500 and His Highness the Maharajah of
Bhaunagar Rs. 300. European subscriptions were Rs. 475-2-6 less, but these
were swelled in 1892 by a special donation of Rs. 500 from Messrs. Mackinnon
Mackenzie on account of the burning of the S. S. Lindula. A fall of Rs. 100
in realized interest on investments is nominal, as the sum will appear in next
year's accounts. No money was invested during the year ; the capital remains
at Rs. 3,64,900, and the cash balance was Rs. 805-10-10, or Rs. 32-13-7 more
than in 1892.
The Calcutta Municipality has hitherto contributed nothing to this
hospital, but now gives Rs. 100 a month in the shape of rent for vaccine
depôts attached to the hospital and dispensaries.
69. Bhawanipur Dispensary—had an increase of 5.26 in its average daily
attendance. The total expenditure, Rs. 2,685-2, was Rs. 79-12-6 less than in