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younger Colleges. Although at times despondent and inclined to take
other service, old associations and pride in the institution they have helped
to build up have proved too strong and they have worked well. The
clerical Establishment has also worked very hard, especially the translator,
who, as usual, had his hands full of work, which has been satisfactorily
performed.
I am very glad to say that, in recognition of the good services ren-
dered by him, the Government has been pleased to confer upon Syed
Sardar Shah Gilani, the title of " Khan Sahib," which has been much appre-
ciated by the Department, and has given great satisfaction to us, espe-
cially because he recipient of the title is a graduate of this College as well
as a teacher in it.
Remarks by Director of
Land Records.
It is only necessary for me to and a few remarks on Veterinary Major
Pease's report. The results of the examination are un-
satisfactory as regards the 1st and 2nd year students,
but the explanation offered shows that the teaching staff is not to blame. It
is very regrettable that the Principal was left for nine months without a
European Assistant. The Civil Veterinary Department is a small one, and
this was doubtless unavoidable, but it is to be hoped that the Inspector-General
will be able to let us have a European Assistant continuously in future.
I would invite particular attention to the repeated representations of the
Principal that an intimate knowledge of the vernacular is indispensable.
The addition of a third Professor will probably have to be considered
when the Contageous Disease Ward is opened. The attention of the authorities
in the United Provinces and in the Remount Department should be drawn to
the remarks in paragraph 5 of the report of the Board of Examiners as to the
care which should be exercised in the selection of men sent to the College.
The failure of the Military Students, and the question of the native
Professors' pay have already been referred to Government, and are under con-
sideration. A fourth native Professor was added in the spring. Permission
has recently been received to re-examine, in the summer term, those Students
who failed only in one subject at the April examination.
The existence of Colleges where diplomas can be more easily obtained,
and the consequent falling off in the number of candidates for admission to
the Lahore College, is a matter which calls for early attention. The remedy
should not be difficult. The diplomas should show clearly the standard of
education which they represent, and those departments which employ Veteri-
nary Assistants should be given clear information as to the classes of diplomas
granted at the various Colleges, to enable them to select the best men for the
better paid appointments.
There is nothing on record to show that the Veterinary Assistants who
went to South Africa were promised the first claim on any appointments which
should be vacant on their return. But they certainly deserve favourable
treatment, and, in reply to their representation, they have been assured that
their applications will receive full consideration. Their good service in South
Africa is very gratifying to the Institution where they have received their
training.
I think the Principal is unduly pessimistic as to the future demand for
Veterinary Assistants, for there are indications that there will be an early
expansion of Veterinary Departments in all parts of India.
Having regard to all the difficulties which Veterinary Major Pease has
had to contend with, I think that the results of the year's work are satisfactory.