MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE.
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of the pupils entering the institution should be able to ascertain for himself what
progress students are making in their Clinical studies, even when these studies are
pursued, for a time, in special institutions in charge of other officers, but there may
be objections to the course.
The orders of Goverment will be requested on the suggestion.
15. Regarding the College buildings, the increased accommodation to be pro-
vided for has been reported to Govern-
Vide G.O., 20th April 1883, No. 230, Educa- ment, and the matter is now pending the
tional.
return from furlough of Mr. Chisholm.
16. Library.—The number of volumes in the Library was, according to the report
for 1881-82, 5,744. Since then 73 volumes have been added during the year, thus
making a total of 5,817. Of these, 2,003 volumes are said to constitute the Students'
Library. It should be noted how many of these were lent to the students during
the year, under each important class of writings. This information is necessary
to convey some idea of the advantage taken of the library by the students.
17. Museum.—During the past year, the museum received 48 Pathological
specimens, which raised the total number to 1,319.
18. Medals.—The Johnstone and Chipperfield Gold Medals were both awarded
to Mr. S. Eades, who is considered the most deserving of the out-going students.
The Blacklock Gold Medal was given to the Colonial Apprentice A.V. Gomes, who
obtained also the Cornish Clinical Prize of Rs. 100. The Government Gold Medal
was won by C. Armoogum Nayagar of the Auxiliary Medical School, Ráyapuram.
19. The Expenditure and Receipts.—The total expenditure of the College
amounted during the year to Rs. 75,618-15-10 against Rs. 81,185-6-2 in 1881-82, and
Rs. 69,596-10-7 in 1880-81. The decrease of Rs. 5,567, as compared with the pre-
vious year, is satisfactory ; but the fluctuations should have been explained. There
is a steady increase in the receipts from fees, &c., these having aggregated during
the year Rs. 14,068-9-10 against 12,350 in 1881-82, and Rs. 8,745 in 1880-81.
Viewing the receipts and expenditure together, the condition is better by Rs. 7,285
than in the preceding year. This bears clear evidence of the growing success of
the institution.
20. It is highly desirable that the College should be provided with a Gymnastic
Instructor and apparatus. On this subject the Government will be addressed
separately.
21. In conclusion, it is noted that important and useful reforms have been
either introduced or resolved on during the year, viz. :—
1. The institution of a Primary Examination for the Apothecary Grade,
and the appointment of an independent body of examiners for its
conduct, and that of the Final Examinations for the two grades of
Hospital Assistants and Apothecaries.
2. The abolition of the College Sessional Examinations.
3. The transfer of the Junior Department to the Auxiliary Medical School
at Ráyapuram.
4. The compulsory attendance of students at the Vaccine Depot to receive
practical instruction in Vaccination before completing their training
at the College.
5. The introduction of a systematic plan of Clinical instruction in the wards
of the General Hospital.
The history of the year, viewed as a whole, indicates satisfactory progress in
many ways, and a condition of things which reflects much credit on the Acting
Principal, Dr. Keess, and the other members of the College Staff who have co-op-
erated with him in endeavouring not only to maintain the high position held by the
College, but to render the institution still more efficient and useful to the country.
(Signed)
H. B. GRIGG)
Director of Public Instruction.
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