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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE,
SESSION 1885-86.
THE 51st Session of the Medical College closes this day.
The following changes occurred in the College Staff during the year under
review :—
Surgeon J. Maitland, M.B., rejoined his appointment on 10th July 1885, on the
expiration of three months' privilege leave, relieving Surgeon C. M. Thompson.
Assistant Apothecary D. Robertson was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy on
the retirement of Honorary Surgeon R. Wilkins from the service, on 15th July
1885. In G.O., No. 592, dated 30th September 1885, Apothecary R. Hollings
worth was appointed lecturer in Botany. He took up this work on 23rd October
1886. Surgeon-Major C. Sibthorpe and Surgeon D. F. Dymott, M.B., accompanied
the Expeditionary Field Force to Burma in October last and Surgeon-Major H.
Allison, M.D., and Surgeon H. A. F. Nailer, M.B., were appointed temporarily to the
Professorships of Anatomy and Pathology, respectively. Dr. Nailer joined on the
27th October and Dr. Allison relieved Dr. Sibthorpe on 29th October 1885.
Surgeon F. C. Reeves was nominated (G.O., No. 70, dated 1st December 1885) to,
act in the place of. Dr. Allison as Professor of Hygiene, the duties of which appoint
ment he performed till December 11th, 1885, when he was relieved by Surgeon
John Smyth, M.D. Surgeon-Major Sibthorpe rejoined on 23rd March 1886 and.
soon after took three months' privilege leave when Dr. Allison, Professor of Hygiene,
again acted as Professor of Anatomy, retaining, meanwhile, charge of his own duties.
Surgeon D. F. Dymott, on his return from Burma, took up his duties as Professor
of Pathology on 8th May 1886, relieving Dr. Nailer. Surgeon Dymott in G.O., No.
200, dated 16th June 1886, having been appointed to act as Secretary to the
Surgeon-General with the Government of Madras, Surgeon Nailer was again nom
inated to officiate as Professor of Pathology from 23rd June 1886.
On the opening of the present session (on 1st October last) the strength of the
several classes stood as below :—
M.B. and C.M.
23 against 20 of the previous year
L.M. and S.
111 „
100
„
Second department
67 „
76
„
Female students
14 „
12
„
Chemists and Druggists
6 „
7
„
Casual students
5
Total
226
215
Arranged with reference to the various sections of the community, the follow
ing numbers are obtained :—
Europeans and Eurasians
87
Native Christians
23
Brahmins
34
Sudras
72
Muhammadans
7
Parsees
3
Total
226
2
6
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Grouped according to the preliminary educational tests passed by the students,
we have
M.A.
4
B. A.
5
F.A., including one female
26
Matrics. (male and female)
175
Non-matrics. (lady students,Chemists and Druggists, &c.)
16
Total
226
Of the fourteen females included in the above number, one is an F.A., four
are matriculates and nine non-matriculates.
It may be noted that the college is now attracting candidates from outside
the limits of this presidency, for we have on our lists. several students, male and
female, who have come here from Bengal and Bombay.
In the course of the session, two students, Messrs. Karney and Cox, proceeded
to Europe to further prosecute their studies there eight ceased to attend
from illness and other causes, and two died, leaving at the close of the session 214
on the college rolls.
In July last 116 candidates presented themselves for the several University
examnations. The results were ass follow: —
Examined.
Passed.
Percentage
passed.
First L.M. and S.
84
47
55.9
Second do.
14
9
64.3
Preliminary Scientific
5
3
60
First M.B. and CLM.
9
8
88.9
Second do.
4
4
100
Total
116
71
showing a percentage of 61 . 2 passed on the total examined. This result is
favorable.
The Director of Public Instruction, in reviewing last year's report, remarked: —
"That about 96 students are to appear for the University examinations of 1885, in place of
the 59 of the previous year, is a very decided indication of progress. It is gratifying that a
large number of Civil Hospital Apprentices have come forward to seek a higher medical
distinction. The fact that three students of the college succeeded in passing the Master of Arts
Degree examination—two in Biology and one in Physical Science—is a further proof, if proof
were needed, of the soundness of the instruction imparted in this institution."
The Government in their order, dated 30th September 1885, No. 600,
recorded as follows :—
"It is satisfactory that the fiftieth year of the life of the college found it stronger in
numbers than in any previous year ; very successful in University examinations, and possessed
of individual students of considerable merit."
Seniors Department. —Out of eighty-four who went up for the first L.M. and S.
examination in July 1885, twenty-four failed in Anatomy. Bearing this in mind, the
Acting Professor has, during the summer this year, devoted two extra hours a week
to giving additional instruction to students in this subject, and it is hoped that better
results may be obtained at the ensuing examination.
In the class reports for this year, I regret to observe that several of the
Professors have had occasion to report unfavorably on the attainments of some
of the Senior department students, their deficiency being ascribed to lack of
industry.
It is noteworthy that the number of candidates going up for the various
Medical Degree examinations in July next is the largest yet known. The numbers
are as follow: —
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
MEDALS.
Johnstone Gold Medal,.— The Johnstone Gold Medal has been awarded to Civil
Hospital Apprentice W. T. Kenney.
Blacklock Gold Medal.— The Blacklock Gold Medal, which is given for
excellence in Clinical Medicine, also goes to Civil Hospital Apprentice W. T. Kenney.
Chipperfield Gold Medal.— The Chipperfield Gold Medal, which is awarded for
proficiency in Clinical Surgery, has been won by Colonial Hospital Apprentice
A. A. Hale.
The Bharati Lakshmi Gold Medal.—This medal, awarded to the female student,
leaving college, who excels in the class of Midwifery, has been adjudged to Miss
Abala Das.
Ramasawmy Mudaliar's Gold Medal has been awarded to Civil Hospital
Apprentice D. Nowrojee.
Surgeon-General Furnell's Prize of Rs. 100.—The winner of this prize is Civil
Hospital Apprentice D . Nowrojee.
In conclusion, it gives me much pleasure to acknowledge the help I have
received, throughout the session, from my colleagues and the assistant professors.
MADRAS,
30 th June 1886.
(Signed)
JAS. KEESS, M.D.,
Principal, Madras Medical College.
CURRICULUM OF STUDY.
Senior Department .
For Students qualifying for the M.B. and C.M. Degree.
First Year.
Second Year.
Third Year.
Fourth Year.
Fifth Year.
Dispensary and Surgical Wards. Surgical Wards.
Medical and Surgical Wards.
Medical Wards.
Medical Wards and Lying-in
Hospital.
Winter.
Anatomy.
Winter.
Anatomy.
Winter.
Physiology.
Winter.
Medicine.
Winter.
Medicine.
Ophthalmology.
Physiology.
Surgery and Operative
Surgery.
Pathology.
Clinical Medicine.
Materia Medica and
Therapeutics.
Surgery and Operative
Surgery.
Midwifery and Dis-
eases of Women and
**
Children.*
Hygiene.
C l i n i c a l S u r g e r y .
Dissections.
Chemistry.
Midwifery and Dis-
eases of Women and
Children.†
Botany.
Clinical Surgery.
Eye Infirmary.
Clinical Medicine.
Dissections.
Medical Jurisprudence. Eye Infirmary.
Summer—Practical Chemistry,
Summer.
Surgery and Operative
Surgery— contd.
Summer.
Clinical Ophthalmo-
logy.
Summer.
Surgery and Operative
Surgery— contd.
Minor Surger.
Summer.
Midwifery and Dis-
eases of Women and
Children*— contd.
S u r g e r y a n d O p e r a t i v e
Surgery.
Comparative Anatomy.
Midwifery and Diseases
of Women
and
Children †—contd.
(Preliminary Scientific Examin-
ation to be passed.)
Clinical Surgery.
Microscope and Histo-
logy .
Clinical Medicine .
Practical Pharmacy.
(First M.B. Examination to be
passed.)
(Second or Final Examination
for M.B. Degree to be passed.)
For Students qualifying for the L.M.S. Degree.
First Year.
Second Year.
Third Year.
Fourth Year.
Hospital Attendance.
Hospital Attendance.
Surgical and Medical Wards.
General Hospital, Eye Infirmary, and
Lying-in Hospital.
Winter.
Anatomy.
Winter.
Anatomy.
Winter.
Surgery and Operative Surgery.
Winter.
Medicine and Clinical Medicine.
Materia Medica, &c.
Clinical Surgery.
Surgery and Operative Surgery.
Chemistry.
Physiology.
M e d i c i n e a n d C l i n i c a l M e d i c i n e .
Clinical Surgery.
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children.†
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children.*
Dissections and Demonstra-
tions.
Dissections and Demonstrations.
Examinations by the Assistants.
Examinations by Assistants.
Summer. Practical Pharmacy.
Histology.
Hygiene.
Ophthalmology.
Summer.
Practical Chemistry.
Medical Jurisprudence.
Summer.
Surgery and Operative Surgery—
contd.
Midwifery and Diseases of Wo-
men and Children*—contd.
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children †
contd.
Summer. Surgery and Operative Surgery
— contd.
Practical Pharmacy and Ma-
teria Medica (elementary). (First L.M. and S. Examination to be
passed.)
Minor Surgery.
Physiology (elementary).
Minor Surgery.
Second L.M. or Final Examination for
Degree to be passed.)
M A D R A S M E D I C A L C O L L E G E .
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* For Male and Female students under their respective teachers.
† For Female students only.
* For Female students only.
t For Male and Female students under their respective teachers.
CURRICULUM OF STUDY—continued.
Second Department.
For Students qualifying for the Apothecary Grade.
First Year.
Second Year.
Third Year.
Fourth Year.
Hospital Attendance.
Hospital Attendance.
Surgical and Medical Wards.
General Hospital, Eye Infirmary, and
Lying-in Hospital.
Winter ...
Anatomy.
Winter . . .
Anatony.
Winter ...
S u r g e r y
a n d
O p e r a t i v e
Surgery.
Winter ...
Medicine and Clinical
Medicine.
Materia Medica, &amp;c.
Clinical Surgery.
Surgery and Operative
Surgery and Clinical
Surgery.
Chemistry.
Physiology.
Medicine
and
Clinical
Medicine.
Dissections and Demonstra-
tions.
Dissections and Demonstra-
tions.
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children.*
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children. †
(Examinations by Assistants.
(Examinations by Assistants.
Ophthalmology.
(Hygiene.
(Medical Jurisprudence.
Summer ...
Physiology (elementary).
Summer ...
Practical Pharmacy.
Summer ...
Surgery and Operative
Surgery— contd.
Summer ...
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children †—
contd.
Practical Chemistry.
Histology.
Minor Surgery.
Surgery and
Operative
Surgery— contd.
Practical Pharmacy and
Materia Medica (elemen-
tary).
Dental Surgery.
Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children *—
contd.
(Minor Surgery.
(Primary Examination to be passed.)
(Final Examination to be passed.)
14 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F T H E
Students of the Second Department will be required to undergo at the termination of their Second Summer course an Examination before a Board of Examiners (composed of Officers unconnected with
the College) in the subjects of Chemistry, Practical Chemistry, Anatomy, Practical Anatomy, Materia Medica, Practical Pharmacy, Physiology and Elementary Histology, and at the end of the Fourth
Summer Session, in the subjects of Surgery, Medicine, Ophthalmology, Midwifery, Medical Jurisprudence, Operative Surgery and Hygiene. If this Final Examination be passed successfully, the candidate
will be entitled to the Certificate of Qualification for the Grades of either Assistant Apothecary or Civil Apothecary.
Failure to pass either the Primary or Final Examination will ordinarily entail removal from the service.
DAILY ORDER OF INSTRUCTION.
WINTER SESSION. 1885-86.
Days.
— 10-30 A.M. to
1 P.M.
10 to 11 A.M.
11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
1 to 2 P.M.
2 to 3 P.M.
3 to 4 P.M.
4 to 5 P.M.
4 to 5-30 P.M.
Monday ... Botany.*
Dissections. Medicine.
Anatomical De-
monstration.
Anatomy.
Physiology.
Materia Medica.
Surgery.
Field Games.
Pathology.
Midwifery.
Hygiene.
Examination
in
Chemistry.
Chemistry.
Examination
in
Materia Medica.
Tuesday ...
...
Do.
Do.
Do.
Anatomy.
Physiology.
Medical Jurispru-
dence.
Surgery.
Ophthalmology Midwifery.
Chemistry.
Materia Medica.
Wednesday. Botany.*
Do.
Do.
Do.
Anatomy.
Physiology.
Materia Medica.
Surgery.
Pathology.
Medical Juris-
prudence.
Hygiene.
Examination
in
Chemistry.
Chemistry.
Thursday ...
. . .
Do.
Do.
Do.
Anatomy.
Physiology.
Medical Jurispru-
dence.
Surgery.
Ophthalmology Midwifery.
Examination
in
Materia Medica.
Chemistry.
Materia Medica.
Friday ... Botany.*
Do.
Do.
Do.
Anatomy.
Midwifery.
Materia Medica.
Surgery.
Pathology.
Chemistry.
Hygiene.
Examination
in
Chemistry.
*Students attending this course are required to be present at the hospital after the lecture.
The Winter course commences on the 1st of October and terminates on the 31st March ; the Summer course commences on the 1st of April and terminates on the 30th of June.
The proportion of examinations to lectures shall not fall below one in three in the several courses, whether these courses be delivered during Winter or Summer sessions. Towards the close of each
course of lectures there shall be held " conversational course," which shall include examinations in all the subjects lectured upon.
M A D A R S M E D I C A L C O L L E G E .
15
DAIY ORDER OF INSTRUCTION— continued.
SUMMER SESSION, 1885-86.
Senior and Second Departments.
Days.
10½ to 11½.
11 to 12.
12 to 1.
1 to 2.
2 to 3.
3 to 4.
4 to 5.
5 to 6.
Monday ...
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
......
Midwifery and
D i s e a s e s o f
Women
and
Children.
Surgery and Operative and
Minor Surgery.
Comparative Ana-
tomy, Dental
Surgery (Third
year Second
Department
Students).
Practical Chemistry, Junior Class... Practical Che-
mistry (Senior
Class).
Tuesday ...
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
Microscope Histology... Microscope
( Histology).
Midwifery
and
Diseases of Women
and Children.
Surgery and Operative and
Minor Surgery.
Comparative
Anatomy.
Wednesday.
. . . . . .
Practical Pharmacy. Practical Pharmacy ... Practical
Pharmacy.
. . . . . .
Do. ...
Do. ... Comparative
Anatomy,
Dental Surgery
( T h i r d y e a r
Second Depart-
ment Students).
Practical Chemistry, Junior Class. Practical
Chemistry
(Senior Class)
Thursday ...
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
Microscope Histology. Microscope
(Histology)
Midwifery and
Diseases of Women
and Children.
Surgery and Operative and
Minor Surgery.
Comparative
Anatomy.
Friday ...
. . . . . .
Practical Pharmacy. Practical Pharmacy ... Practical
Pharmacy.
Midwifery and
Diseases of
Women and
Children.
Do. ...
. . . . . .
Comparative
Anatomy.
Practical Chemistry Junior Class ... Practical
Chemistry
(Senior Class)
......
Saturday ...
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
Operative Surgery as material is
available.
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
16
A N N U A L R E P O R T O F T H E
Elementary Subjects for Junior Classes.
Days.
10½ to 11,
11 to 12.
12 to 1.
1 to 2.
2 to 3.
3 to 4.
4 to 5.
5 to 6.
Monday ... Examination in Ana-
tomy, 1st and 2nd
year, 2nd Depart-
ment.
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
Elementary Materia
Medica.
...... ......
Tuesday
. . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
......
......
. . . . . .
Elementary Physio-
logy.
......
......
Wednesday. Examination in Ana-
tomy, 1st and 2nd
year, 2nd Depart-
ment.
......
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
Elementary Materia
Medica.
. . . . . .
......
Thursday ...
......
. . . . . .
......
. . . . . .
......
Elementary Physio-
logy.
. . . . . .
......
Friday
. . . Examination in Ana-
tomy, 1st and 2nd
year, 2nd Depart-
ment.
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
......
5
The Summer course commences on the 8th of April and terminates on the 30th of June 1884.
The proportion of Examinations to Lectures shall not fall below one in three in the several courses. Toward the close of each course there shall be held a "Conversational Course" which shall
include Examinations in all the subjects lectured upon.
M A D R A S M E D I C A L C O L L E G E .
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Statement in detail showing the Expenses of the Madras Medical College for the official year 1885-86.
—
1885.
April.
May.
June.
July.
August.
September.
RS. A. P.
RS. A. P.
RS. A. P.
RS. A. P.
RS. A. P.
RS. A. P.
Principal and Professor of Medicine.
450 0 0
450 0 0
450 0 0
450 0 0
450 0 0
450 0 0
Professors (10 at Rs. 200 each) ...
200 0 0
2,000 0 0
2,000 0 0
2,000 0 0
2,000 0 0
2,000 0 0
Lecturer on Comparative Anatomy.
...
...
...
700 0 0
...
...
Do. on Botany ...
...
...
...
700 0 0
...
...
...
...
Do. on Midwifery, &c., to Female
Students.
...
...
...
...
...
...
Demonstrator of Anatomy and
Curator of Museum.
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0 48 5 9
100 0 0
51 9 9
Assistant to the Professor of Medi-
c i n e .
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
Assistant to the Professor of Mate-
ria Medica and Pharmacy.
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
Assistant to the Professor of Chem-
istry.
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
100 0 0
Clerk ...
...
...
...
...
90 0 0
95 0 0
95 0 0
95 0 0
95 0 0
95 0 0
Draughtsman
...
...
...
60 0 0
60 0 0
60 0 0
60 0 0
60 0 0
60 0 0
Librarian
. . .
...
...
. . .
30 0 0
30 0 0
30 0 0
30 0 0
30 0 0
30 0 0
Moochee
...
...
...
...
10 0 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
1 Anatomical Attendant ...
...
21 0 0
20 0 0
20 0 0
20 0 0
14 0 0
14 0 0
1 Do. do.
...
...
12 0 0
12 0 0
12 0 0
12 0 0
12 0 0
12 0 0
2 Do. Servants at Rs. 7 and 6
respectively.
13 0 0
12 14 3
13 0 0
13 0 0
13 0 0
13 0 0
1 Peon
...
...
...
...
5 8 0
5 8 0
5 8 0
5 8 0
5 8 0
5 8 0
3 Lascars at Rs. 8 each ...
...
24 0 0
22 8 10
24 0 0
24 0 0
24 0 0
24 0 0
4 Dooly Bearers at Rs. 8 each ...
32 0 0
30 5 2
32 0 0
...
...
...
3 Do. at Rs. 8 each ...
...
...
...
24 0 0
24 0 0
24 0 0
1 Museum Attendant
...
...
...
...
...
14 0 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
3 Gardeners (2 at Rs. 7 each and 1
at Rs. 6).
19 2 0
18 8 10
20 0 0
20 0 0
20 0 0
20 0 0
1 Female Attendant
... ...
6 0 0
5 13 8
6 0 0
6 0 0
6 0 0
6 0 0
2 Sweepers at Rs. 5 each ...
...
9 14 0
9 4 9
10 0 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
9 13 5
1 Gymnasium Instructor ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
4 Assistants (2 of 1st-class Apothe-
caries at Rs. 200 each, 1 2nd-
class Apothecary at Rs. 150 and
2 Assistant Apothecaries at Rs.
110 each).
660 0 0
660 0 0
660 0 0
660 0 0
679 14 3
570 0 0
Compensation for quarters at Rs.
75, 45 and 30 per mensem.
225 0 0
225 0 0
225 0 0
225 0 0
186 4 0
180 0 0
4 Assistant Demonstrators
...
...
120 0 0
...
...
...
...
Stipends to Students of the Second
Department.
1,265 0 0
1,255 0 0
1,255 0 0
1,255 0 0
1,195 0 0
1,187 14 5
Contingencies, Special
...
...
28 11 0
...
...
199 4 0
...
72 12 0
Do. Ordinary ...
...
113 8 6
84 5 11
90 15 3
102 2 5
51 2 2
96 9 0
Stationery . . .
. . .
...
...
....
...
...
...
77 9 2
...
Total ...
5,474 12 6
6,226 15 5
5,418 7 3
6,334 14 5
5,573 5 1
5,290 8 10
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GOVERNMENT OF MADRAS.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
READ—the following paper :—
From D. DUNCAN, Esq., M.A., D.SC., Acting Director of Public Instruction, to the
Chief Secretary to Government, dated Madras, 6th September 1886, No. 6101.
ORDER—dated 29th September 1886, No. 618, Educational.
The Government have been much interested in the perusal of the foregoing
report, and note with satisfaction the increase in the number of students and their
success under examination.
The steady advance in the number of lady students and the remarkable success
of such as have already passed through the college course are especially encouraging
to all who have the medical education of women at heart.
2. The dearth of permanent scholarships is a fact to be regretted, but it may be
hoped that native gentlemen of means, who are interested in the cause of medical
education, will not long allow this want to continue. The gold medal provided by
Mr. P. S. Ramasawmy Mudaliar, in commemoration of the visit of the Marquis of
Ripon to Madras, is one among many instances of that gentleman's liberality and
public spirit.
3. The expenditure during the year amounted to Rs. 67,496 and the fees to
Rs. 17,104, the latter being Rs. 2,199 in excess of the receipts for 1884-85.
(True Extract.)
(Signed)
E. F. WEBSTER,
Chief Secretary.
•
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE,
SESSION 1886-87.
MADRAS:
PRINTED BY R. HILL, AT THE GOVERNMENT PRESS.
[PRICE, 4 annas.]
1887.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE,
SESSION 1886-87.
MADRAS:
PRINTED BY R. HILL, AT THE GOVERNMENT PRESS.
[PRICE, 4 annas.]
1 887.
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF
P UBLIC INSTRUCTION,
MADRAS, 19 th September 1887.
No. 6610.
From
H. B. GRIGG, ESQ., M.A.,
Director of Public Instruction,
Madras,
To
THE HON. H. E. STOKES,
Acting Chief Secretary to Government,
Fort St. George.
SIR,
I have the honor to submit the report on the Madras Medical College for Session
1886-87 with original statements, and a copy of my review thereon.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
H. B. GRIGG,
Director of Public Instruction.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE,
SESSION 1886-87.
THE fifty-second academical year of this College opened on the 1st October 1886
with 211 students on the books, and four were admitted at the beginning of the
summer session ; forty-one were new admissions. The corresponding numbers at
the beginning of the previous year were 226 and 46.
The changes in the staff during the year were as follows :—
Surgeon-Major C. J. McNally, M.D., who had proceeded on privilege leave for
three months, rejoined on 23rd October 1886. His duties during his absence were
performed by Surgeon-Major H. Allison, M.D. Surgeon-Major J. J. L. Ratton, M.D.,
having obtained one year's leave on medical certificate to Europe, Brigade-
Surgeon C. Sibthorpe was appointed in G.O., dated 16th July 1886, to act as
Professor of Surgery, and Surgeon-Major Allison, Professor of Hygiene, was re-
appointed to act as Professor of Anatomy (G.O., No. 249, dated 4th August 1886).
Surgeon T. H. Pope, M.B., was in the same Government Order nominated Acting
Professor of Hygiene. Dr. Pope assumed charge on the 13th idem. Brigade-
Surgeon Sibthorpe was ordered on field service to Burma on 1st September 1886.
He returned and resumed charge of the Professorship of Surgery on 17th November
1886. Surgeon-Major W. R. Brown, M.D., acted for him while he was away.
Surgeon J. Maitland, M.B., was obliged, on account of ill-health, to proceed to Europe
on a year's leave. He was relieved on 18th October 1886 by Surgeon H. A. F.
Nailer, M.B., Professor of Pathology. Dr. Nailer performed this duty in addition to
his own up to 17th November 1886, when Surgeon-Major Brown was temporarily
appointed to act as Professor of Materia Medica. He held charge of this chair till
the 27th March 1887 ; Surgeon M. H. Smith was then ordered (G.O., No. 29, dated
29th March 1887) to relieve him.
Brigade-Surgeon A. Porter, M.D., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence, was
appointed in G.O., No. 69, dated 21st December 1886, Principal of the Medical
College. He assumed charge on 3rd January 1887, on which date Brigade-Surgeon
J. Keess, M.D., retired from the service after twenty years' connection with this
institution, first as Professor of Anatomy, and afterwards as Principal, both of
which offices he filled with much ability and zeal. His departure was universally
regretted by the students. In G.O., dated 11th January 1887, Surgeon-Major
McNally, Professor of Chemistry, was appointed to the chair of Medical Jurispru-
dence without prejudice to his own duties, vice Brigade-Surgeon A. Porter, M .D.
Mrs. Mary Scharlieb, M.B., having been compelled to leave for Europe, 15th
February 1887, for the benefit of her health, Miss H. J. Bourchier, M.D., was ap-
pointed (G.O., dated 8th March 1887) Lecturer on Midwifery and Diseases of
Women and Children to the female students. She commenced lecturing on 11th
March 1887.
Mr. Edgar Thurston, Superintendent of the Government Central Museum,
was appointed in G.O., No. 125, dated 11th March 1887, Lecturer on Comparative
Anatomy.
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