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The monthly Journal also continues to flourish without any aid from
Government.
Main results for the year.
Appendix VI.
32. Appendix VI shows the main results of the
Punjab Veterinary College.
The Native teaching staff.
33. I am pleased to be able to repeat Major Pease's remark made in the
last Annual Report, viz., to testify to the good work done by
the Native teaching staff throughout the year. We are fortu-
nate in having on the staff of this College men of considerable ability and influence
who have undoubtedly largely contributed to our present state of excellence.
They have worked with zeal and have, of their own free will and in their own spare
time, contributed largely in the preparation of vernacular text-books. Although
the work of this College, owing to the introduction of the three years' system and
the addition of several new subjects in the curriculum, has increased very consider-
ably, the status and pay of our teaching staff has not increased as I am thoroughly
convinced they deserve. In considering the pay of teachers of this College it
must always be borne in mind that they have not the same opportunities of adding
to their incomes by private practice as men of corresponding position in the
medical profession. In addition, I consider that at least three men should be
in training here as assistants to the teachers of such subjects as Anatomy,
Chemistry and Pharmacy and Bovine Medicine and Surgery. To teach these subjects
thoroughly, a considerable experience is essential, and should either of the present
teachers of these subjects want to go on leave or retire, I do not know from where
or how men could be obtained to replace them. This is a state of affairs I con-
sider very unsatisfactory from every point of view and it requires early attention.
The clerical establishment.
34. The clerical establishment has done well. The Head Clerk, who is
also the Translator, must be specially mentioned. The work
of a Translator at this College is considerable. In addition to
other text-books translated by him, he is now engaged in translating and producing,
in the vermicular, a text-book on " Shoeing."
Remarks by the Director
of Land Records.
35. The examination results are very satisfactory, showing a marked
improvement on last year when the College was handicapped
by the absence of the English Professor. The Veterinary
Assistants sent out by the College continue to add to its high reputation. There
is now a much greater demand for passed men than can be met, and the competi-
tion for admission to the College courses is very keen. Care should, I think, be
exercised to confine selection to the type of men who has done so well in the past.
With reference to paragraph 10, I shall address districts and ask them to
endeavour to send nominees who have a sufficient educational qualification. The
case of Kángra is a special one. It is desirable to obtain local men for service in
Kángra, and the District Board have accordingly provided three close Scholarships.
I hope that the Kángra men will do better next year.
The Principal should be requested to submit such revised rules for the
Wace Scholarships as he thinks suitable. Administrative sanction has recently been
obtained for the building of a dog hospital. The experience which Veterinary
Assistants will derive from this branch of the College will be of considerable value
to them in their professional career.
It has now been decided to amalgamate the Ajmere Veterinary College
with the Punjab Veterinary College, and, as a result, the third European Pro-
fessor so often asked for will be provided. The question of the numbers and pay
of the Native staff will be considered as well as the extensions required on account
of the increase in the number of students. A separate report has been submitted
to Government on these points. The sphere of utility of the College has been
extended by the formation of the new segregation ward, and excellent work
appears to have been done. Major Pease held charge of the office of Principal
during the year under report.