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No. S. B. / 30 OF 1881.
FROM
THE SURGEON GENERAL WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY,
To
THE CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
GENERAL DEPARTMENT.
Bombay, 7th February 1881.
SIR,
I have the honour to submit for the information of His Excellency in Council
my Administration Report on the Lunatic Asylums of this Presidency for the
year 1880, together with summaries of the reports of the different Superin-
tendents. The Superintendent of the Colába Asylum reports the wood work in
both the old and new wings of that institution in a rotten and decaying state,
but otherwise the buildings are satisfactory. He further points out the great
loss that is felt in the management of the patients by the want of any healthful
open air occupation such as field operations or gardening, but so long as the
asylum occupies its present position there seems no practical remedy for this
want. Conservancy at this as at all the other asylums was most efficiently
carried out, and all the Superintendents reported their water-supply as plentiful
and wholesome. The increased supply granted by Government to the Poona
institution has enabled the Superintendent to considerably extend his garden
operations, and he notices that already the good effects of this healthy open air
occupation on the inmates are quite evident.
2. The general health of patients at all the institutions was quite satisfac-
tory, and no sickness of an epidemic nature showed itself in any one of them.
This is a satisfactory contrast with 1879, when some cases of cholera and much
fever was reported. There was no overcrowding to mention, but occasionally
owing to unavoidable causes the numbers confined in Colába were in excess of
the cubic space.
3. The usual statements, similar to those of last year, are appended, on
which I now proceed to offer some observations, and to give such reading of them
as may briefly convey to Government all the information they contain.
4. Statement No. 1 shows that during the past year the total asylum popu-
lation numbered 913 against 841 in the preceding year. Of this number, 764
were males and 149 females. There were admitted 261 males and 30 females—
total 291. The re-admissions were 39. The number discharged was 230; of
these 87 were cured, 112 were transferred to friends (93 improved and 19 not
improved), and 31 were discharged otherwise.
Mortality.
The deaths during the year numbered 37, or 31
less than in the preceding year.
The daily average strength was 490.1 males and 118.7 females,—a total of
608.8 against 579 in 1879,—and the daily average sick, 38.4 against 31.8.
The percentages of cures and deaths to the daily average strength were :—
Cured
...
Died
...
Males ... ...
Females
...
...
Males ... ...
Females ... ...
The percentage to admissions were:—
Cured
...
Died ... ...
B 915—1
Males ... ...
Females
...
...
Males ... ...
Females ... ...
15.9
7.5
6.1
5.8
26.5
25.0
10.2
19.4
Total ...
Total ...
Total ...
Total ...
14.2
6.0
26.3
11.2
3
from paying patients, Rs. 911-11-0 were received as value for manufactured articles,
and Rs. 909-14-11 for garden produce and labour. Deducting the sums remitted
to treasury, viz. Rs. 10,646-10-5 on account of paying patients, garden produce, &c.,
from the sum received from the treasury, the actual net cost to Government was
Rs. 91,404-2-5, or Rs. 150-2-2 perpatient, against Rs. 86,358-1-4 and Rs. 149-2-4
respectively in 1879. The following table gives the net cost per head in each
asylum for the past two years :—
Colába ... ...
Poona ... ...
Dhárwár ... ...
Ahmedabad ... ...
Hyderabad ... ...
Average cost ...
Average daily strength ...
1880.
Rs.
184
145
191
110
95
150
a.
9
6
3
4
4
2
p.
9
8
4
6
6
2
608.8
1879.
Rs.
175
150
210
110
110
149
a.
1
12
5
13
0
2
p.
1
2
2
10
3
4
579.0
13. Statement No. 10 gives the details regarding the monthly sanctioned
establishments of the asylums as they stood on 31st December 1880. The total
monthly cost amounted Rs. 3,840-10-0 against Rs. 3,387-8-0. The increase is
due to the Superintendent of the Colába asylum being of a higher grade and
consequently drawing increased emoluments.
14. Statement No. 11 gives the receipts and expenditure on account of
manufactures. The mean population of the asylums averaged 599.6,—males 484.5
and females 115.1,—and of these, the average number employed was 345,—males
287 and females 58. The total credits for the year amounted to Rs. 3,962-4-4
against Rs. 4,168-9-0 in the previous year. The total debits were Rs. 2,633-13-8
against Rs. 3,024-13-7, leaving an excess of profits or credits amounting to
Rs. 2,248-6-8 or nearly double the amount of last year. The outstanding bills
amounted to Rs. 89-7-4 due to the Colába asylum.
15. Statement No. 12 gives particulars showing various condition of the
lunatics as to marriage and caste, and the following two tables give a relative
analysis of condition and caste for the last two years :—
No. I.
Single
..
Married ..
Widowed
..
Unknown ..
Total
..
1879 ..
1880 ..
1879 ..
1880 ..
1879 ..
1880 ..
1870 ..
1880 ..
1879 ..
1880 ..
TOTAL NUMBER.
Treated.
Males.
367
394
214
244
31
41
80
85
692
764
Females.
23
23
66
65
40
39
20
22
149
149
Total.
390
417
280
309
71
80
100
107
841
913
Cured.
Males.
24
34
36
39
3
3
3
2
66
78
Females.
..
..
4
4
4
5
..
..
8
9
Total.
24
34
40
43
7
8
3
2
74
87
Died.
Males.
28
13
16
13
1
..
9
4
54
30
Females.
3
2
8
2
2
2
1
1
14
7
Total.
31
15
24
15
3
2
10
5
68
37
PERCENTAGES OF
Cures to treated.
Males.
6.5
8.6
16.8
15.9
9.7
7.3
3.7
2.3
9.5
10.2
Females.
..
..
6.1
6.1
10.0
12.8
..
..
5.3
6.0
Total.
6.2
8.1
15.7
15.9
9.8
10.0
3.0
1.8
8.8
9.5
Deaths to treated.
Males.
7.6
32
7.5
5.3
3.2
..
11.2
4.7
7.8
3.9
Females.
23.0
8.7
12.1
3.0
5.0
5.1
5.0
4.5
9.3
4.6
Total.
7.9
3.7
8.6
4.8
4.2
2.5
10.0
4.7
8.1
4.0
4
No. II.
Single
...
...
Married
...
Widowed
...
Unknown
...
Hindus
...
...
Musalmáns ... ...
Pársis ... ...
Hindus
...
...
Musalmáns ... ...
Pársis ... ...
Hindus ... ...
Musalmáns
...
...
Pársis ... ...
Hindus
...
...
Musalmáns ... ...
Pársis
...
...
Number.
1879.
147
121
4
144
80
22
33
20
5
64
25
2
1880.
164
120
7
179
73
16
45
21
2
66
27
3
Percentage to total treated.
1879.
37.7
31.0
1.0
51.4
28.5
7.8
46.4
28.1
7.0
64.0
25.0
2.0
1880.
39.3
28.7
1.3
57.9
23.6
5.1
56.2
26.2
2.5
61.6
25.2
2.8
16. Some additional particulars regarding criminal lunatics are given in
Statement No. 13. The average daily number of criminal lunatics employed
were 53.6 males and 3 females. With regard to crimes, 39 males and 3 females
are murderers, and 27 males and 2 females are thieves. Culpable homicide not
amounting to murder was the crime in 8 cases, " voluntary causing grievous
hurt" in 11, house-breaking and forgery in 3 each, " mischief and assault" and
suicide in 2 each, and rape in 1.
17. In conclusion, I beg to bring to the notice of Government my entire
satisfaction with the year's operations, and to report that the Superintendents and
their subordinates performed their duties most creditably. The official visitors
were regular in their attendance.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
T. B. BEATTY, M. D.,
Surgeon General.
16
No. 8.—continued.
1
DISEASES.
15. Ague .. .. ..
16. Remittent Fever ..
55. Anœmia
..
..
..
38. Chronic Rheumatism ..
111. Conjunctivitis .. ..
190. Inflammation
Ext.
Meatus .. ..
306. Bronchitis
..
..
331. Pleurisy .. ..
466. Dysentery .. ..
484. Diarrhœa .. ..
486. Colic
..
..
..
491. Hœmorrhoids .. ..
819. Abscess .. .. ..
859. Ulcer
..
..
..
861. Boil
..
..
..
905. Debility .. .. ..
Total ..
GRAND TOTAL ..
2
Remaining
in Hospital
from
previous
year.
Males.
7
..
..
1
1
1
..
1
..
1
..
..
..
1
..
..
13
22
Females.
2
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
2
6
Total.
9
..
..
1
1
1
..
1
..
1
..
..
..
1
..
..
15
28
3
Admitted during
the year.
Males.
33
1
1
8
1
..
7
2
9
23
1
1
3
12
2
4
108
206
Females.
5
..
..
..
..
..
1
..
1
2
..
..
..
2
2
..
13
41
Total.
38
1
1
8
1
..
8
2
10
25
1
1
3
14
4
4
121
247
4
Total.
Males.
Females.
Total.
5
6
7
8
RESULTS.
Discharged
cured.
Males.
Females.
Total.
HYDERABAD.
40
1
1
9
2
1
7
3
9
24
1
1
3
13
2
4
121
228
7
..
..
..
..
..
1
..
1
2
..
..
..
2
2
..
15
47
47
1
1
9
2
1
8
3
10
26
1
1
3
15
4
4
136
275
38
..
..
9
2
1
5
2
6
20
1
1
3
13
2
3
106
160
7
..
..
..
..
..
1
..
1
..
..
..
..
2
2
..
13
13
45
..
..
9
2
1
6
2
7
20
1
1
3
15
4
3
119
191
Discharged
Otherwise.
Males.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
3
Females.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
Total.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
3
Died.
Males.
..
1
1
..
..
..
..
1
1
3
..
..
..
..
..
..
7
30
Females.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
2
..
..
..
..
..
..
2
7
Total.
..
1
1
..
..
..
..
1
1
5
..
..
..
..
..
..
9
37
Remaining
Sick.
Males.
2
..
..
..
..
..
2
..
2
1
..
..
..
..
..
1
8
35
Females.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
9
Total.
2
..
..
..
..
..
2
..
2
1
..
..
..
..
..
1
8
44
18
No. 10.
Statement showing the sanctioned Establishment of the Lunatic Asylums in the Bombay Presidency on the
31st December 1880.
ESTABLISHMENT.
Superintendent ... ... ...
Apothecary ... ... ...
1st Class Hospital Assistant ...
Head Overseer ... ... ...
2nd
do. ... ... ...
Purveyor ... ... ...
Matron ... ... ...
Compounder ... ... ...
Haváldárs ... ... ...
Male Warders, 1st Class ... ...
Do.
2nd do ... ... ...
Do.
3rd do ... ...
Female Warders, 1st Class ...
Do.
2nd do. ...
Master Cook ... ... ...
Ordinary Cooks ... ... ...
Washerman ... ... ...
Bhistis ... ... ...
Barbers ... ... ...
Sweepers ... ... ...
Gardener ... ... ...
Carpenter ... ... ...
Goorga ... ... ...
Mason ... ... ... ...
Tailor ... ... ... ...
Watchman ... ... ...
Store-boy ... ... ...
Total ...
Daily Average Strength of Male
Insanes ... ... ...
Daily Average Strength of Female
Insanes
...
...
...
P roportion of
Jamádar to Males ... ...
Jamádár to Females ...
Male-keepers to Males ...
Female-keepers to Females ...
COLÁBA.
No.
1
1
...
1
1
1
1
1
2
12
20
...
5
...
1
3
2
2
3
9
...
1
...
1
1
2
1
...
Monthly
Wages.
Rs.
1,093
230
a.
2
0
p.
0
0
...
70
60
50
45
18
28
144
200
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
...
60 0 0
...
14
30
30
20
27
111
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
......
18 0 0
...
15
10
32
12
2,317
244.6
52.6
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
297.2
1 to 122
......
1 to 7.6
1 to 10.
POONA.
No.
1
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
9
...
1
1
...
1
1
...
1
2
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Monthly
Wages.
Rs.
150
a.
0
p.
0
...
60 0 0
...
...
...
...
...
...
15
63
0
0
0
0
...
8
7
0
0
0
0
...
8
8
0
0
0
0
...
5
16
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
...
...
...
...
...
...
349
53.0
16.0
0
0
69.0
1 to 53
......
1 to 6.6
1 to 8
DHÁRWÁR.
No.
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
2
...
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
1
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Monthly
Wages.
Rs.
150
a.
0
p.
0
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
30 0 0
...
...
10 0 0
...
...
...
...
...
6 0 0
...
7 0 0
...
...
...
...
...
...
203
12.2
6.0
0 0
18.2
......
......
1 to 6
1 to 6
AHMEDABAD.
No.
1
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
8
...
1
1
...
2
1
...
1
2
1
...
...
...
...
1
...
...
Monthly
Wages.
Rs.
250
a.
0
p.
0
...
60 0 0
...
...
...
...
...
...
15
64
0
0
0
0
...
10
8
0
0
0
0
...
16
9
0
0
0
0
...
5
14
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
...
...
...
...
6 0 0
...
466
88.3
21.1
0 0
109.4
1 to 88.3
1 to 21.1
1 to 11.3
1 to 21.1
HYDERABAD.
No.
1
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
2
10
2
...
...
2
1
...
1
2
1
...
1
...
1
2
...
...
Monthly
Wages.
Rs.
250
a.
0
p.
0
...
65 0 0
...
...
...
...
...
...
10
17
70
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
...
...
14
8
0
0
0
0
...
5
10
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
...
8 0 0
...
7
14
0
0
0
0
...
505
92.0
23.0
0 0
115.0
1 to 92
......
1 to 5
1 to 11
TOTAL.
No.
5
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
17
39
10
10
2
1
8
5
2
7
15
4
1
1
1
2
5
1
...
Monthly
Wages
Rs.
1,893
230
185
70
60
50
45
18
28
214
344
70
108
15
14
68
55
20
48
151
32
18
8
15
17
52
12
3,840
490.1
118.7
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
608.8
19
No. 11.
Showing Receipts and Expenditure on account of Manufactures in the Lunatic Asylums in the Bombay Presidency during the year 1880.
1
Asylums.
Colába
...
...
Poona ... ...
Dhárwár ... ...
Ahmedabad ...
Hyderabad ...
Total ...
2
Mean Population.
M.
244.0
53.0
12.2
88.3
87.0
484.5
F.
52.0
16.0
6.0
21.1
20.0
115.1
Total
296.0
69.0
18.2
109.4
107.0
599.6
3
Average Number
employed.
M.
110.0
38.0
5.3
72.7
61.0
287.0
F.
21.0
12.0
...
13.1
12.0
58.1
Total
131.0
50.0
5.3
85.8
73.0
345.1
4
5
6 7
8
CREDITS.
Cash received
daring the
year for
articles sold.
Rs.
811
171
100
819
239
2,142
a.
11
6
0
13
4
4
p.
10
6
0
8
0
0
Value of Manu-
factured Goods
made over to
Asylum for
Asylum
purposes.
Rs.
573
a.
4
p.
0
......
......
907 15 4
......
1,481 3 4
Value of
raw
materials
in
Store.
Rs.
155
a.
8
p.
0
...
...
...
...
155 8 0
Value of
Plant and
Machinery
in Store.
Rs.
83
100
a.
5
0
p.
0
0
...
...
...
183 5
0
Total Credits.
Rs.
1,623
271
100
1,727
239
3,962
a.
12
6
0
13
4
4
p.
10
6
0
0
0
4
9
10
11
12
13
DEBITS.
Value of
Manufactur-
ed Goods
on Store
on 1st
January.
Rs.
238
a.
10
p.
0
...
...
...
...
238 10 0
Value of raw
materials
in Store
on 1st
January.
Rs.
155
100
a.
8
0
p.
0
0
...
...
...
255 8 0
Value of
Plant and
Machinery
in Store
on 1st
January.
Rs.
83
73
a.
5
0
p.
0
3
...
907 15 4
...
1,064 4 7
Raw materials
purchased
and all other
Charges.
Rs.
754
a.
13
p.
10
......
......
320 9 3
......
1,075 7 1
Total Debits.
Rs.
1,232
173
a.
4
0
p.
10
3
......
1,228 8 7
......
2,633 13 8
14
Excess of
Credits
or Profits.
Rs.
391
98
100
499
239
2,228
a.
8
6
0
4
4
6
p.
0
3
0
5
0
8
15
Excess
of
Debits
or
Loss.
...
...
...
...
...
...
16
Amount
of Out -
standing
Bills.
Rs.
89
a.
7
p.
4
...
...
...
...
89 7 4
( 2 )
should recur. A total sum of Rs. 10,646-10-5 was paid into the Treasury on
account of paying patients, garden produce, &c. The total monthly cost on
account of establishment as shown in statement 10 annexed to the report
amounted to Rs. 3,840-10-0 as against 3,387-8-0 in 1879.
5. Government have again to express their approval of the manner in
which the Superintendents of the various asylums have discharged their im-
portant duties, and are glad to observe that the attendance of the official visitors
has been regular.
JOHN NUGENT,
Acting Secretary to Government.
To
The Surgeon General with the Government of Bombay,
The Sanitary Commissioner,
The Commissioner, N. D.,
The Commissioner, C. D.,
The Commissioner, S. D.,
The Commissioner in Sind,
All Collectors, including the Collectors and Superintendents in Sind.
The Judicial Department of the Secretariat,
The Military Department of the Secretariat,
The Public Works Department of the Secretariat,
The Accountant General.
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION
AND
PROGRESS REPORT
ON THE
LUNATIC ASYLUMS IN THE BOMBAY PRESIDENCY
FOR THE YEAR 1881.
BY
T. B. BEATTY, A.B., M.D., F.R.C.S.,
SURGEON-GENERAL WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
Bombay :
PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS.
1882.
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION
AND
PROGRESS REPORT
ON THE
LUNATIC ASYLUMS IN THE BOMBAY PRESIDENCY
FOR THE YEAR 1881.
BY
T. B. BEATTY, A.B., M.D., F.R.C.S.,
SURGEON-GENERAL WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
Bombay:
PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS.
1882.
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Letter 3701, dated August
22nd, 1881.
The cost per patient at the Dhárwár Asylum is again much in excess of that
at any other asylum. In making a recommendation to Government for the trans-
fer of the Lunatic Asylum from Dhárwár to Belgaum, I explained that the excess
cost per patient at this asylum was chiefly due to the
cost of establishment, during the year under report,
while this item of expenditure has remained the same.
The sum of Rs. 1,587-8-0 was expended by the Public Works Department, and,
being included in the total expenditure, considerably raises the cost per patient
above the former relatively high rate at this asylum. Had this sum not been
expended, the cost per patient would have been Rs. 186-3-5 or slightly less than
in 1880.
14. Statement No. X. shows the sanctioned establishments as they stood
on 31st December 1881. The total monthly cost amounts to Rs. 3,697-8-0 as
compared with Rs. 3,840-10-0 in the previous year ; the decrease is due to the
Superintendent at Colába being an officer of lower rank.
15. Statement No. XI. gives the receipts and expenditure on account of
manufacture in the asylum. The mean population was 624.9, males 512.5 and
females 112. 4 ; of these 262.5 males and 54.4 females, total 316.9, were the average
number employed. The total credits amounted to Rs. 5,140-6-1, the total debits
to Rs. 2,194-14-5, the excess of credits or profits therefore being Rs. 2,945-7-8,
or as shown in the memorandum at the foot of this statement, the total net profits
amount to Rs. 3,094-11-1, comparing favourably with the profits in the previous
year, namely, Rs. 1,328-6-8.
16. Statement No. XII. gives particulars showing the condition as to mar-
riage and the caste of patients. I append the following tables giving a relative
statement on these points for the last two years.
No. I.
Single ..
Married ..
Widowed ..
Unknown ..
Total ..
1880 ..
1881 ..
1880 ..
1881 ..
1880 ..
1881 ..
1880 ..
1881 ..
1880 ..
1881 ..
TOTAL NUMBER.
Treated.
Males.
394
397
244
224
41
45
85
86
764
752
Females.
23
22
65
67
39
39
22
23
149
151
Total.
417
419
309
291
80
84
107
109
913
903
Cured.
Males.
34
23
39
26
3
6
2
..
78
55
Females.
..
2
4
7
5
2
..
1
9
12
Total.
34
25
43
33
8
8
2
1
87
67
Died.
Males.
13
20
13
16
..
4
4
2
30
42
Females.
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
4
7
11
Total.
15
21
15
19
2
7
5
6
37
53
PERCENTAGE OF
Cured to Treated.
Males.
8.6
5.8
15.9
11.6
7.3
13.3
2.3
..
10.2
7.3
Females.
..
9.1
6.1
10.4
12.8
5.1
..
4.3
6.0
7.9
Total.
8.1
5.9
15.9
11.3
10.0
9.5
1.8
0.9
9.5
7.4
Deaths to Treated.
Males.
3.2
5 0
5.3
7.1
..
8.8
4.7
2.3
3.9
5.5
Females.
8.7
4.5
3.0
4.4
5.1
7.6
4.5
17.3
4.6
7.2
Total.
3.7
5.0
4.8
6.5
2.5
8.3
4.7
5.5
4.0
5.8
No. II.
Single ...
Married ...
Widowed
...
Unknown ...
Hindus ... ...
Musalmáns ...
...
Pársis ... ...
Hindus ... ...
Musalmáns ...
Pársis ... ...
Hindus ... ...
Musalmáns ... ...
Pársis ... ...
Hindus
...
...
Musalmáns ...
...
Pársis ... ...
Number.
1880.
164
120
7
179
73
16
45
21
2
66
27
3
1881.
160
104
7
159
76
18
43
20
4
78
26
...
Percentage to Total Treated
1880.
39.3
28.7
1.3
57.9
23.6
5.1
56.2
26.2
2.5
61.6
25.2
2.8
1881.
38.2
24.8
1.7
54.6
26.1
6.1
51.1
23.8
4.7
71.6
13.9
...
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17. Statement No. XIII. gives particulars regarding criminal lunatics as to
caste, sex and nature of crime in the last two years. Out of an average strength
of 88.5, 51.5 males and 3.9 females were employed. As to the nature of the
crimes of these insanes, 48 males and 4 females are confined for murder;
24 males and 2 females for theft; 4 males for attempted suicide; 10 males for
voluntarily causing grievous hurt; 3 for house-breaking ; 7 males for mischief
and assault; and 8 males for miscellaneous crimes.
18. In conclusion, I beg to express, for the information of Government, my
satisfaction with the manner in which the various duties in connection with the
asylums have been carried out by Superintendents and subordinates. The official
visitors were regular in their attendance.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
T. B. BEATTY, M.D.,
Surgeon General with the Government of Bombay.
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average strength was 19.3. All patients whose bodily health admit of it are employed in the
garden with much benefit. The daily average number thus employed was 5.6. No
payments by or on account of patients were received. The sum of Rs. 260 was realized and
paid into the treasury. The members of the Committee have been regular in their attendance
at the monthly meetings. The cost was Rs. 5,182-3-7 and cost per head Rs. 268-7-11
against Rs. 3,580-2-1 and 145-6-8 respectively in the previous year.
AHMEDABAD ASYLUM.
Superintendent—SURGEON-MAJOR S. O'B. BANKS
No change has been made in the buildings, ordinary repairs were carried out. A shed
is required to protect the bullocks from exposure. The water-supply is from wells, is good
and sufficient. The conservancy is effective, the trench system is in use, the material being
afterwards employed as manure in the garden. The garden has been kept neat and clean
and realized a good profit. Accommodation for females is required ; the maximum limit of
accommodation was reached during the year, and it became necessary to decline fresh
admissions. There were 31 admissions during the year, 26 males, 4 of whom where
criminals, and 5 females. The general health was not quite so good as in 1880, cholera
broke out among the inmates on 14th August, causing 6 deaths. At the end of the year 108
patients remained, of these 16 are criminals. Those patients that can be, are employed in
the garden, and in grinding corn, and other useful tasks, with benefit to themselves.
Pigeons, cats, dogs and fowls, and some musical instruments are kept for amusement. The
establishment is efficient. 1st Class Hospital Assistant Joseph Solomon is praised for his
conduct during the cholera epidemic. The official visitors regularly visited the Asylum.
The cost was Rs. 12,630-13-10; Rs. 898-13-1 was credited to Government on account of
paying patients. The cost was therefore Rs. 11,732-0-9. The gross cost per patient
was Rs. 124-3-6.
SIR COWASJI JEHANGIER ASYLUM, HYDERABAD.
Superintendent—SURGEON-MAJOR T. HOLMESTED.
No repairs were necessary during the year. The insanes continue to make bricks, and
have nearly completed the wall enclosing the Asylum. The water-supply is good and suffi-
cient, and the conservancy good in all respects. The garden has been more productive than
in the previous year, the earnings being Rs. 440-14-1 against Rs. 239-4-0. There were 41
admissions 38 males and 3 females, 20 Hindus and 21 Mahomedans, 8 were criminals; 44
were discharged, 34 males and 10 females, 5 males were criminals. No epidemic attacked
the inmates, 8 deaths occurred from natural causes. The daily average strength was 118,
98 males and 20 females. There remained on 31st December 112, males 97, females 15.
The establishment have worked well and satisfactorily. The visitors have attended regularly.
The net cost has been Rs. 10,511-9-9 against Rs. 11,257-0-1 in 1881, and the net cost per
patient has been Rs. 88-8-1 against Rs. 95-4-6 in that year.
ANNUAL
STATEMENT.