22
ANNUAL REPORT ON LUNATIC ASYLUMS.
stockings and socks were supplied. It may also be remembered that while the cost
of the clothing for the present year as shown above was Rupees 1,009-13-4, its value
calculated at the contractor's rates amounts to Rupees 1,715-14-4 as shown in Cash
Account Form 9.
The material manufactured in the asylum is vastly superior to that formerly
supplied by the contractor, and it is scarcely possible any further saving can be
effected under this head, the clothing and bedding of each patient amounting only
on an average to Europeans Rupees 12-15-11 and Natives Rupees 5-1-8.
The cost of each patient during the year has been—
—
Dieting ... ... ... ... ...
Establishment
...
...
...
Perishable articles and contingencies ...
Clothing and bedding ... ... ...
European medicines ... ... ...
Total ...
Europeans.
RS.
260
102
61
21
12
1
398
A.
0
9
5
10
15
7
10
P.
1
7
5
2
11
2
11
Natives.
RS.
100
102
61
21
5
1
231
A.
6
9
5
10
1
7
3
P.
6
7
5
2
8
2
1
Remarks.
Including
Superinten-
dent's salary.
Excluding Superinten-
dent's salary.
17. The Senior Apothecary, Mr. Hardaker, has worked well, and conducted
his arduous duties to my entire satisfaction, rendering me all the assistance in his
power. He is most kind and attentive to the patients, and takes great interest in
the weaving department.
The Assistant Apothecary, Mr. Sunjeevee, has done his utmost since his arrival
at the asylum, and though new to the work, has managed to perform it very
efficiently.
The Matron, Mrs. Hennon, continues to perform her duties satisfactorily. She
is much liked by all the female patients, which speaks well of her care and kindness
of them. Having the entire charge of the work department and supervision of the
tailors, she acquits herself very creditably.
The two head European Attendants, Messrs. Bruce and McColeman, conduct
their trying duties to my satisfaction. Mr. Bruce has now been 18 months in the
post of Head Warder, and has gained experience in the management of the patients
and Warders. McColeman was only recently appointed, but during his short
tenure of office he has conducted his duties carefully, and will eventually, I feel
sure, prove an excellent attendant.
The two First-class East Indian Keepers, Murial and Fowler, work well. Murial
is an old and tried servant, and is most trustworthy with the idiots under his charge.
Fowler is, perhaps, scarcely so competent for the management of the criminal jail,
but the pay, Rupees 15 per mensem, is wholly inadequate to secure a man of greater
ability, unless to use it, as Bruce has done, as a stepping-stone to the higher post.
The Steward's department is now working well. The Head Steward, K. Annu
Chetty, was reported by me in January last for neglect and carelessness as regards
the clothing, and was on the point of being discharged; but, taking into consider-
ation his previous good conduct, I recommended his being allowed a further trial,
which was sanctioned. Since then he has worked well, and is now performing his
duties to my satisfaction.
The Night Watchmen require to be constantly looked after. I regret that
I am unable to say anything in their favor.
Their work is most carefully supervised by the Head Serjeants and Medical
Subordinates. Of the Native Warders I can only name two in terms of commen-
dation, Second-class Keepers Appavoo and Narrainsawmy. On the remainder no
reliance can be placed. They only work well when under the eye of a superior.