Lines.
Sanitary de
-
fects.
Drainage.
Conservancy.
Sanitary im
-
provement.
Water-sup -
ply.
Diet.
Clothing.
Duties.
Exercise, &c,
Regimental
School.
48
MEDICAL AND SANITARY REPORT OF THE NATIVE ARMY OF BFNGAL.
V. Lines.—Enough has already been written to prove the area too small and the huts
too crowded. The lines were originally laid out for one squadron only, whereas two are now
crowded into them. When the village of Dudree is removed, it will open up their frontage ;
but what is so very much needed is more space and more accommodation both for men and
horses ; and, although the health of the men does not appear in any way whatever to have
been affected by the overcrowding and cramped area, nevertheless I am of decided opinion
that either more space should he allotted, or the present site abandoned and new lines built.
The drainage is reported as having been sufficient and effective. The
cleanliness of the lines and of the latrines was closely attended to ; the "trench
system" was in use, and Surgeon-Major Clarke considers it to be "undoubtedly
the best system which has been yet introduced," but during the rains close
supervision is required to ensure its proper working.
Surgeon-Major Clarke remarks that he considers the four great sanitary
defects of tile garrison are about to be rectified, viz. :—
1st .—The Dhorea nullah is to be straightened and bridged.
2nd.—Covered public latrines for the rainy season are to be built.
3rd .—The village of Dudree is to be cleared away.
4 th .—A good system of drainage in the sudder bazar has been initiated,
and is to be carried into completion.
The water-supply is from wells and is abundant, but no mention is made
of its quality. The remarks of 1874 regarding diet will also apply to last year.
The subject of the proper clothing of the men was closely attended to by the
regimental authorities, and the men consequentiy have ample clothing and
good bedding. The duties were not in any way excessive ; average number of
continuous nights in bed for the entire regiment was 9.56.
XII. Exercise, amusements, occupations.— The gymnasium, hippodrome, and school ;
kurtub, nezabazee and sword exercise ; drills, parades, and stable duty. These mental and
physical exercises amuse and occupy the men of the regiment.
School.—At present there are 75 pupils in the regimental school.—
Of these, there are Mahomedans . . . 39
Jā ts
.
.
.
25
Sikhs . . .
5
Rajpoots . . .
6
Gymnasium.
Results of
Gymnastic
training.
Th e y a r e d i vi de d i nt o f our c l a s s e s , a nd ve r y La i r pr ogr e s s ha s be e n ma de i n e a c h c l a s s dur i ng
the past year. At present there is no English master, but a trooper is undergoing a course
of English instruction at the Government school, Umballa, with a view to his filling that
post. All recruits, either before or after joining the ranks, are compelled to attend the school
for one year, and regimental promotion (all other claims considered) now depends in a great
measure on the intelligence of the man promoted.
Gymnasium.— At present the gymnasium is only, so to speak, a private institution, i. e., it
has not been yet recognized by substantial aid from Government. There are, however, four
men undergoing training—two at Umballa, two at Lucknow—for the purpose of ultimately
filling the post of regimental gymnastic instructors. There is now a small class of 8 troopers
under tuition of a gymnast of the 63rd Regiment. These men commenced their training on
the 1st November 1874, and during the short period of two months and eight days, the follow-
ing table sets forth the result. The measurements are all carefully made by myself on the 1st
of November and again on the 9th January 1875.
Resùlt of training eight recruits in the Gymnasium for two months and eight days.
Age.
MEASUREMENT AND WEIGHT, 1ST NOVEM-
BER 1874.
MEASUREMENT AND WEIGHT, 9TH
JANUARY 1875.
Height. Weight. Chest.
Fore-
arm.
Upper-
arm.
Weight. Chest.
Fore-
arm.
Upper-
arm.
Years.
lbs.
Inches. Inches. Inches.
lbs.
Inches. Inches. Inches.
18
5.6½
129
33
10½
11
134
33¼
12
12
25
5.6
132
34½
11
11½
138
34½
12
12
22
5.7
133
35
11½
12½
146
35¼
12
12½
19
5.5
123
35
10½
11
130
35
1 1 ¼ 11½
21
5.6½
143
34½
11
12
143
34½
11½
12½
21
5.7½
143
35
12½
12¾
146
35½
13
13
18
5.5
119
34
11½
11½
125
34¼
11½
12
18
5.6½
134
34
11
11½
142
35
12
12
TOTAL . . .
162
44.2
1,056
275
89.5
93.75
1,104
277.25
95.25
97.50
AVERAGE . . .
20.2
5.5
132
343
11.18
11.71
138
34.6
11.90
12.18