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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Preliminary Scientific Examination, the first M. B. and C. M., the Second M. B. and
C. M. and the second L. M. and S. Examination, there was not a single failure.
6. Class Examination.—The class examinations at the close of the Winter and
Summer Sessions gave a percentage of marks ranging from 46 to 92. As in every case
but one the marks were over 50 per cent., in many instances considerably over, the
results must be regarded as very good.
7. La d y St u d e n t s . —T h e
l a d y s t u d e n t s a l s o a r e h i g h l y c o m m e n d e d . T h e l a d y
student in the Senior Department obtained 72 per cent. of aggregate marks at the
Professors' Examinations. The others obtained an average of 73 per cent. Miss
Kristy, a Christian Brahmani, acquitted herself well at all the examinations and was
awarded prizes for proficiency in Anatomy and Materia Medica.
8. Second Department, Third-year Class. —Twelve Military, eighteen Civil, and
one Colonial Apprentices appeared for their final examination. With two exceptions
they were pronounced qualified for the public service. It is satisfactory to notice that
those who failed on the previous occasion and were permitted to remain in the institu-
tion were among the passed. A candidate not connected with the institution was
allowed to appear and also passed.
Second Class.—The students of the second-year class are said, with a few excep-
tions, to have given satisfaction.
First Class.—The students of the first-year class have also, on the whole, given
satisfaction. The five lady students in the Second Department were in this class.
A very hopeful sign is that some of the students of the Second Department went
up for and passed the First L. M. and S. Examination after leaving the institution.
The average percentage of marks of the department at what are called the
College Examinations was generally high, three subjects only showing less than
50 per cent.
9. Junior Department.—There were 40 pupils in the third-year class, and at their
final examination all but six were pronounced competent to enter on their duties as
Hospital Assistants.
Nine pupils appeared at the same examination from the Dindigul Medical School
under the care of Dr. Chester, seven passed, one taking the second and another the fifth
place. The success of this Provincial School is one of most satisfactory features of
the year.
Second-year Class.—Favorable mention is made of most of the students.
First-year Class.— As a class, the students acquitted themselves fairly at the
annual examination, and their conduct was good.
The percentage of marks of the department was high, ranging from 52 to 92.
10.
Chemist and Druggist Class.—The report makes no mention of the Chemist
and Druggist Class. Eight students appeared at the Final Examination and four
passed.
The Professor of Midwifery proposes that the course of lectures on midwifery
and diseases of women and children be carried on through both the Winter and
Summer Sessions. The reasons given for the proposal seem satisfactory. It has
however already been brought before the Government for sanction in my letter, dated
21st March 1882, No. 1589, submitting the Committee's report.
The suggestion regarding the establishment of a Museum to illustrate the subject
of Hygiene will shortly be submitted for the orders of Government with other proposals
for improving the College. The matter referred to in paragraph 5 of the Principal's
letter, No. 216, of the 20th July 1882, is also under consideration, and will form the
subject of a separate communication.
11. Library.—The library consisting of 5,744 volumes appears to be kept in an
efficient condition. Sixty volumes were added to it during the year. No mention is
made of the addition of specimens to the Museum.
12. Medals.— As already stated the Johnstone Medal was awarded to J . Gomez.
The Blacklock Medal was awarded to Military Hospital Apprentice H. Gibbs. The
Chipperfield Medal was given to Military Hospital Apprentice J. Pope. The Govern-
ment Gold Medal was won by Yasudasen John of the College. The Cornish Clinical
prize of 100 rupees was also won by J. Gomez.