10
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
and two are supported by Local Fund Boards. As a class the youths acquitted
themselves fairly at the annual examinations. Their behaviour was good.
The following statement shows the percentage of marks gained by the classes
of this department:—
In Anatomy
60
Materia Medica
54
Medicine
60
Midwifery
52
Physiology
76
Surgery
54
Practical Pharmacy
64
Minor Surgery
92
Hygiene
56
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 as one unbroken series. At present he is expected to lecture
exclusively on Midwifery during the Winter and on the Diseases of Women and
Children during the Summer session. He observes that the latter subject cannot
be adequately taught in the time allowed, and suggests that, as the whole of the
Winter session is not necessary for lecturing on Midwifery, he be allowed to take
up the subject of diseases peculiar to women and children as soon as Midwifery
is completed. I would suggest, for favorable consideration, the adoption of the
proposed arrangement. So far as I can judge the University Bye-Laws will not be
infringed in any way by the change. As Diseases of Women and Children is a subject
of very great importance, it is advisable to devote to its teaching all available time.
The Acting Professor of Hygiene draws attention to the fact that there are no
objects which he can use for illustrating his lectures. This absence renders the
teaching given incomplete. To meet this defect he has suggested the establish
ment of a museum to be attached to the Medical College, a proposal in which I
fully concur.
Library.—There are 5,744 volumes in the College Library embracing nearly
every standard work of reference on the range of studies taught in this institution.
Additions are periodically made of such medical and other scientific works as are
needed to keep teachers abreast with the times. Sixty-two volumes were added
during this year.
Medals.—The Johnstone Gold Medal is given annually to the most deserving
out-going student of the College whose attainments are of a high order and whose
conduct has been throughout meritorious. It is the unanimous opinion of the
College Council that Mr. J. Gomez of Travancore fully merits the distinction.
The Blacklock Gold Medal is given to perpetuate the memory of Deputy
Surgeon-General Ambrose Blacklock, once a distinguished Professor of this College,
who died some years ago at Chittoor, in the Madras Presidency. One of the condi
tions of the prize is that it be given to a student of the Hospital Apprentice class
who gives most satisfaction in carrying on his work as a Clinical Student in the
wards of the General Hospital. The Council have this year awarded this distinc
tion to Military Hospital Apprentice H. Gibbs who, during his career as a student
at this College, has invariably won the approbation of his teachers.
The Chipperfield Gold Medal is this year given away as a prize for Clinical
Surgery, Military Hospital Apprentice J. Pope has been considered deserving of
it. This student has regularly attended the Clinique of the Hospital Surgeons and
merited their approval for the careful way in which he reported cases assigned to
him as a Clinical Clerk.
Government Gold Medal.— The Government Gold Medal is intended for the
Medical Pupil who, at his final examination, obtains the highest marks irrespective
of the institution at which he received his training for the profession. Yasudasen
John of the Medical College has qualified for the prize. He is one of a few of his
class who has done exceptionally well in his studies. His conduct is good.
Cornish, Prize.—The Cornish Clinical Prize of Rs. 100. Mr. J. Gomez carries off
the Cornish Prize for Clinical Medicine and Surgery, a prize which Surgeon-General