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No. P.-358-G
GENERAL DEPARTMENT.
Office of the Commissioner in Sind,
Government House, Karachi, 16th July 1927.
Subject.—Annual Administration Report of the Civil Veterinary
Department, Sind, for the year 1926-27
MEMORANDUM.
The Commissioner in Sind has the honour to submit the report
of the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Sind and
Rajputana, on the working of the Veterinary Department during
the year 1926-27.
Charge.
2. The charge of the office of the Superintendent was held by
Mr. J. H. G. Jerrom during the year under
report with the exception of the period 13th
April to 18th November 1926 when he was on leave and Khan
Sahib J. D. Buxy acted for him.
Mortality statistics.
3. The total mortality reported among cattle from contagious
diseases increased from 2,943 in the previous
year to 4,197 in the year under report. This
was due to a number of outbreaks and the presence of many forms
of disease.
Inoculations.
4. Preventive inoculations against rinderpest were carried out
in the case of 105 outbreaks, the number of
animals inoculated being 9,124 against 3,754
inoculated in 15 outbreaks during the previous year. The number
of inoculations against hœmorrhagic septicæmia was 3,564.
Dispensaries.
5. The number of dispensaries working at the beginning of the
year was 16. Two more dispensaries in the
Thar Parkar district were opened in July
1926.
Professional work.
6. The aggregate number of cases treated at the several
dispensaries rose from 26,250 in the previous
year to 26,438 during the year under report,
and the number of animals treated on tour decreased from 7,228 in
the previous year to 4,990 during the year under report as a result
of the curtailment of the touring of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons
owing to insufficient budget allotment for travelling allowance.
Veterinary Instruction.
7. Only one stipendiary student was studying at the Bombay
Veterinary College at the beginning of the
year. Three more scholars were sent to the
College, of whom one discontinued his studies. There were thus
three scholars at the end of the year.
Breeding operations.
8. The number of District Local Board stallions at the close of
the year remained the same as last year.
The District Local Board, Hyderabad,
purchased a Marwari horse stallion while the District Local Board,
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Thar Parkar, disposed of an Arab pony stallion which was not popular
among the zamindars. The stallions covered 445 mares during the
year as against 472 mares in the previous year. The aggregate cost
of their maintenance was Rs. 5,832 of which Government contri-
buted Rs. 2,912-7-0.
Financial.
9. The total expenditure of the Department amounted to
Rs. 1,84,546 as against Rs. 1,27,740 in the
previous year.
General Remarks.
The interest taken in the work of the Department by Local
Bodies is reflected in the increase in
expenditure incurred by them over last year
of Rs. 41,667 and it is regrettable that Government have not found
it possible to keep pace with their requirements. It is parti-
cularly unfortunate that the touring of the Assistant Surgeons had
to be curtailed and that stallions could not be purchased owing to
lack of funds. New dispensaries are also urgently required and it is
hoped that suitable provision will be made in the next year's budget
for these items.
The sanction of Government to the import of live stock at the
port of Karachi should increase the supply of good horses in the
Province. Draft rules have been recently submitted for the
approval of Government.
The construction of a lazeretto at Karachi is urgently required
and although the plans and estimates have been sanctioned and the
land acquired, funds have not yet been made available. The
Commissioner considers that this work should be given a very high
place in the list of Major Works for 1928.
Mr. Jerrom administered the department efficiently and tactfully
and Khan Sahib Buxy, while acting for him, carried out the duties
satisfactorily.
(Signed) W. F. HUDSON,
Commissioner in Sind.
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
BOMBAY : PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS.
Reports.
— on the working of the
Bombay Veterinary College,
the
Bombay
City
and
Harbour Veterinary Depart-
ment and the Civil Veterinary
Department, Presidency
proper and Sind, for the year
1926-27.
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Resolution No. P. 52.
Bombay Castle, 20th September 1927.
Letter from the Principal, Bombay Veterinary College, No. 690
dated 10th June 1927.
Letter from the Principal, Bombay Veterinary College, No. 47/L.
dated 10th June 1927.
Letter from the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency, No. 6018 A dated 30th June 1927.
Letter from the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Sind and Rajputana, No. 1704-G-IV-3 dated 15th June 1927.
Memorandum from the Commissioner in Sind, No. P. 358-G dated
16th July 1927.
RESOLUTION.—Recorded.
2. While Government fully recognise the need for the expansion
of the activities of the Civil Veterinary Department, they are unable
to provide adequate funds to satisfy the several requirements to
which reference has been made in these reports.
By order of the Government of Bombay
(Transferred Departments).
A. E. SERVAI,
Acting Deputy Secretary to Government.
[ P. T. O.
Q 16
2
To
*The Commissioner in Sind,
*The Commissioners of Divisions,
*All Collectors, including the Deputy Commissioner, Upper
Sind Frontier,
*The Principal, Bombay Veterinary College,
*The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Bombay
Presidency,
*The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Sind and
Rajputana,
*The Director of Agriculture,
*The Director of Public Health,
*The Accountant General,
*The General Department,
*The Home Department,
*The Finance Department.
*With copies of the Reports.
Annual Administration Reports
of the Bombay Veterinary
College, Bombay City and
Harbour Veterinary Depart-
ment and Civil Veterinary
Department in the Bombay
Presidency (including
Sind)
for the Year 1927-28
[Price—Annas 4 or 5d.]
BOMBAY
PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS
1928
Obtainable from the Superintendent of Government Printing and Stationery,
Bombay; from the High Commissioner for India, 42 Grosvenor Gardens,
S.W.1, London; or through any recognized Bookseller
No. 585 of 1928.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE,
Parel, 10th May 1928.
From
K. HEWLETT, ESQ., O.B.E.,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit herewith the Forty-second Annual
Administration Report of the Bombay Veterinary College.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
K. HEWLETT,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
Q 17—1
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
FOR THE YEAR 1927-28
Mr. K. Hewlett, held charge as Principal of the College
throughout the year under report. Mr. V. R. Phadke continued to
officiate as Professor of Veterinary Science till the close of the year.
Khan Sahib Shaikh Ahmed, Mr. Miranda, Mr. Mohey Deen and
Mr. Nair continued to hold charge of their appointments throughout
the year.
2. The Students.—There were 91 students' names on the rolls
on the 1st of April 1927. The Annual Professional Examinations
were held in April. Of these 91 students, 90 appeared for the
examinations and 65 passed successfully. Of the successful
students, 17 having passed the final examination, left the College.
Seventeen students were promoted to class C from class B and
31 promoted to class B from class A. In addition to the above,
one student from class C was eligible and appeared for the supple-
mentary examination held in October and after having passed left
the College. Six students discontinued the course after having
failed, one was unable to continue on account of family circum-
stances and one on account of illness.
3. In June 1927, 42 new students were admitted to class A and
1 student was re-admitted to class C. There were thus 109
students on the rolls at the commencement of the first session.
4. Of the 42 new students admitted, 25 were natives of the
Bombay Presidency, 2 of Baroda, 10 of the Central Provinces,
3 of Mysore, 1 of the Madras Presidency and 1 of Ceylon. Of the
new students, 2 had passed the first year's Arts Examination and
24 Matriculation or School-Leaving Certificate Examination. The
remaining students passed the College entrance test or were other-
wise eligible for admission. The new students classified according
to caste were 20 Brahmins, 3 Marathas, 9 other Hindus, 2
Lingayats, 5 Mahomedans, 2 Indian Christians and 1 Singhalese.
5. The results of the Annual and Supplementary Examinations
held during the year were as follows :—
In the Final year or class C, 28 students appeared and 18 passed,
in class B, 22 appeared and 17 passed, and in class A, 41 appeared
and 31 passed. The percentages therefore this year for the three
classes were 64.29, 77.27 and 75.61, respectively, as against 61.54,
76.92 and 66.66 last year and on the total 72.53 as against 68.35
last year.
6. Of the 109 students on the rolls at the commencement of the
first session (June) six students discontinued the course on account
of ill-health, 4 on account of family circumstances and 1 left
the College having passed the supplementary final examination.
There were thus 98 students' names on the rolls at the end of the
year as against 91 at the commencement.
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7. There were 8 scholarships vacant at the commencement of the
year, viz., 4 for youths from the Presidency proper and 4 for youths
from Sind. The 4 vacancies from the Presidency proper were due
to 4 scholars having graduated in April. Of the 4 vacancies from
Sind one was due to a scholarship having been withdrawn as the
student failed to pass his examination and 3 had been vacant since
the previous year. The Principal awarded 4 scholarships to students
from the Presidency proper and the Commissioner in Sind sent
three new scholars and continued scholarship to a student already
studying at the College. There were in all 14 scholars from the
Presidency proper (including 10 already studying at the College)
and 6 from Sind.
The Central Provinces Government continued stipends to 5
scholars already studying in the College and sent 9 more scholars.
Baroda State continued the stipend to a scholar already in the
College and sent 1 more scholar. Gwalior State continued stipends
to 2 scholars already in the College. The States of Dhar, Rajpipla,
Jamkhandi, Miraj, Mysore and the Deccan Maratha Education
Association continued stipends to their scholars. There were thus
44 students in receipt of some assistance from scholarships and 54
without such assistance at the end of the year.
8. The Students' Hostel.—The College Hostel was fully occupied
and several students had to find accommodation outside the College.
All arrangement regarding the Hostel were satisfactorily carried
out by Mr. Miranda.
9. The Students' Gymkhana.—Football, Hockey, Tennis and
Cricket were played as usual and matches against outside teams
were arranged as in previous years. Athletic sports were held
as usual.
10. Riding Class, Drill, etc.—The Final year students went
through the course of equitation at His Excellency the Governor's
Body Guard's Riding School at Mahalaxmi and other students
were put through a course of physical drill by Staff-Sergeant Farrier
Burt, the Instructor of Shoeing.
11. Excursion of Students.—During the year the Final year
students visited the Poona Agricultural College and the Military
Dairy Farm at Kirkee. Local Excursions were made to places of
interest as usual.
12. The Health of Students.—The health of the students on the
whole was good. There was no epidemic or any severe illness
amongst them. The Medical Officer attended whenever necessary.
13. Discipline.—The attendance of students at lectures, demons-
trations and clinical classes was satisfactory and their behaviour
was good.
14. Clinical Instruction.—This was carried out in the Bai
Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals as usual. During the
year under report 2,737 in-patients and 990 out-patients were
treated, a total of 3,727 patients. Of the in-patients 266 were
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equines, 1,621 bovines and 850 miscellaneous. The average daily
attendance was 153. Seven dogs were subjected to anti-rabic
treatment.
15. The Laboratory.—The following table shows the number of
specimens received and examined at the Laboratory during the
year:—
Nature of disease suspected
Anthrax ... ... ...
Black Quarter ... ... ...
Epizootic Lymphangitis ... ...
Fowl Cholera ... ... ...
Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia ... ...
Johne's Disease ... ... ...
Piroplamosis Bovis ... ...
Do.
Canis ... ...
Do.
Equi ... ...
Do.
Ovis ... ... ...
Spirochectosis ... ... ...
Strangles ... ... ...
Surra ... ... ... ...
Tuberculosis ... ... ...
Coccidiosis (Bovis) ... ... ...
Miscellaneous ... ... ...
Total ...
Number
examined
54
56
1
15
146
5
33
101
5
2
7
9
84
12
4
225
759
Positive
3
38
...
3
36
...
7
4
2
1
2
7
52
2
1
53
211
Negative
51
18
1
12
110
5
26
97
3
1
5
2
32
10
3
172
548
16. Employment of Graduates.—Of the 18 students who passed
in 1927, 16 are in the service of Government or Local Bodies, and 2
are in the service of Indian States. Of the 16 graduates who passed
in 1926, 9 are in the service of Government and 7 are in the service
of Indian States. Of the 13 graduates who passed in 1925, 7 are in
the service of Government and 6 in the service of Indian States.
Thus out of a total of 47 graduates passed out during the last three
years, 32 are in Government service and 15 in States' Service. All
have obtained employment.
17. The College Buildings.—The ordinary current repairs to the
buildings were carried out as usual by the Public Works Department.
The construction of the Laboratory has been still delayed on
account of financial stringency.
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18. Extra Duties.—Mr. Hewlett was deputed to attend the Far
Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine at Calcutta in December.
He served as President of the Board of Examiners at the Bengal
Veterinary College and also at the Madras Veterinary College.
19. General Remarks.—The Principal desires to record his
appreciation of the work of all the officers of the College.
K. HEWLETT,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
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APPENDIX A
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
Results of Professional Examinations, 1927-28
Examinations
First Professional ...
Second
„ ...
Third „ ...
Total ...
First class,
i.e., who
obtained
2/3rds of the
maximum
marks
8
4
...
12
Pass
23
13
18
54
Total Candidates
Examined
41
22
28
91
Passed
31
17
18
66
Percentage
of Passes
75.61
77.27
64.29
72.53
APPENDIX B
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
Return showing changes in the number of Students in 1927-28
Class
Class "C".
Class "B".
Class "A".
Total ...
Number of
Students
on 31st
April
1927
27
22
42
91
Withdrawn
Number of
Students
left the
College
19
5
6
30
Number of
Students
transferred
from lower
to higher
class
...
17
31
48
Entries
New
entries
1
...
42*
43
Number of
Students
transferred
from lower
to higher
class
17
31
...
48
Number of
Students
on 31st
March
1928
26
31
41
98
Remarks
* Of these, 4 left subsequently during the course of the year and 2 died.
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APPENDIX C
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
Return showing the number of nationality of Students on the
Rolls at the end of the official year, 1928
Caste
Paying
Native States,
Local Boards
and Muni-
cipalities
Government
Scholars
Total
Remarks
Class " C "
Brahmins ...
Marathas ...
Lingayats ...
Rajputs ...
Mahomedans ...
Singhalese ...
Native Christians ...
Other Hindus ...
Total ...
Brahmins ...
Marathas ...
Lingayats ...
Rajputs ...
Mahomedans ...
Singhalese ...
Native Christians ...
Other Hindus ...
Total ...
Brahmins ...
Marathas ...
Lingayats ...
Rajputs ...
Mahomedans ...
Singhalese ...
Native Christians ...
Other Hindus ...
Parsi ...
Total ...
Grand Total ...
10
......
......
......
......
5
1
2
13
6
......
......
......
......
6
......
......
12
17
3
......
1
1
1
1
24
54
1
......
......
1
......
2
5
......
......
......
1
......
......
......
6
Class "B"
5
2
......
......
......
......
......
......
7
7
......
1
3
......
......
1
12
Class "A"
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
1
......
1
10
3
1
1
......
5
......
1
5
......
16
34
16
...
...
...
1
5
2
2
26
18
2
...
1
3
6
...
1
31
20
4
1
1
5
1
2
6
1
41
98
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APPENDIX D
Financial Statement of the Bombay Veterinary College, 1927-28.
Budget Sanction.
Heads.
Teaching Staff ... ... ... ...
Establishment ... ... ... ...
House-rent and other Allowances ... ...
Travelling Allowance to Officers and Establish-
ment.
Examiner's Fees ... ... ... ...
Scholarships ... ... ... ...
Contingent Expenditure ... ... ...
Books and Periodicals ... ... ...
Furniture ... ... ... ...
Non-pensionable menials ... ... ...
Chemical Instruments, Appliances and Museum
requirements.
Riding Fees ... ... ... ...
Excursion Charges ... ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ... ...
Buildings and Repairs ... ... ...
Total ...
1926-27.
Rs.
62,357
12,912
16,868
1,100
906
8,280
5,599
674
364
780
683
500
200
434
3,169
1,14,826
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1927-28.
Rs.
54,723
11,976
8,727
1,125
1,140
8,280
4,371
685
1,250
1,554
500
475
190
691
8,880
1,04,567
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Actual Expenditure.
Heads.
Teaching Staff ... ... ... ...
Establishment ... ... ... ...
House-rent and other Allowances ... ...
Travelling Allowance to Officers and Establish-
ment.
Examiner's Fees ... ... ... ...
Scholarships ... ... ... ...
Contingent Expenditure ... ... ...
Books and Periodicals ... ... ...
Furniture ... ... ... ...
Non-pensionable menials ... ... ...
Chemical Instruments, Appliances and Museum
requirements.
Riding Fees ... ... ... ...
Excursion Charges ... ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ... ...
Buildings and Repairs ... ... ...
Total ...
1926-27.
Rs.
46,931
11,723
11,915
114
834
7,647
3,757
715
879
1,552
928
360
204
691
3,164
1,07,565
a.
9
5
7
8
0
0
4
3
0
11
2
0
13
0
6
1
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
6
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
1927-28.
Rs.
54,491
11,874
7,205
1,086
1,086
7,486
4,416
681
1,245
1,551
362
360
124
691
8,866
1,01,529
a.
9
12
6
3
0
3
10
14
4
9
6
0
14
0
2
12
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Q 17—2
10
Statement of receipts on account of College credited to Government
Heads
Municipal Contributions ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Fees from Students ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Rents from Students and Professors Quarters... ... ... ... ... ...
Miscellaneous ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1926-27
Rs.
2,500
3,930
2,812
36
a.
0
0
13
12
p.
0
0
0
0
1927-28
Rs.
2,500
5,070
2,915
7
a.
0
0
4
0
p.
0
0
0
0
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APPENDIX E
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
Showing the main results of Veterinary Colleges and Schools during the year
ending 31st March 1928
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College ...
Name of course of Instruction if more
than one course followed.
2
...
Number of Students.
Admitted
during the
year.
Scholarship holders.
3
No.
7
Others.
4
No.
35
Passed Final Examination during
the year.
5
No.
18
Failed to pass Final Examination.
6
No.
10
Remaining
under
instruction
at the end of
the year.
In ordinary course.
7
No.
83
Instruction prolonged
by reason of failure to
pass.
8
No.
15
Students admit-
ted during the
year classed by
educational
qualifications.
Matriculation
and
higher qualifications.
9
No.
26
Knowing English but
not Matriculated.
10
No.
16
Knowing no English.
11
No.
...
Receipts.
From Fees.
12
Rs.
5,070
Fr om ot her s our ces .
13
Rs.
5,422
a.
4
p.
0
Tot al .
14
Rs.
10,492
a.
4
p.
0
12
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College ...
Expenditure.
Salaries of Instructing Staff.
15
Rs.
54,491
a.
9
p.
0
Other expenses.
16
Rs.
47,038
a.
3
p.
3
Tot al .
17
Rs.
1,01,529
a.
12
p.
3
Employment of students who
passed out during the three
years preceding.
Total number passed.
18
No.
47
In service of Government or
Local Bodies.
19
No.
32
In service of other bodies or
Institutions.
20
No.
15
In private practice.
21
No.
...
Number unemployed.
22
No.
...
Remarks.
23
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No. 39/L of 1928.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE,
Parel, 10th May 1928.
From
K. HEWLETT, ESQ., O.B.E.,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College ;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward the Annual Administration Report
of the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary Department for the
year 1927-28 dealing with equine diseases scheduled under the
Glanders and Farcy Act within the Town and Island of Bombay,
Bandra Municipality and Bombay Harbour and also with the work
performed under the Live Stock Importation Act.
2. I held charge of the Department throughout the year.
Mr. Phadke continued to officiate as Assistant Government
Veterinary Officer and Mr. Rebello, held charge of his appointment
as Deputy Superintendent.
3. During the year 10 horses were destroyed under the Glanders
and Farcy Act, viz., 4 for Glanders and 6 for Surra, and 2 for
Glanders (non-clinical) under the Live Stock Importation Act
as under :—
(i) Glanders.—There were 6 cases detected of which 2 were
clinical and 4 non-clinical as against 5 (2 clinical and 3
non-clinical) in 1926-27 and 28 (16 clinical and 13 non-
clinical) in 1925-26. Of the 6 cases of Glanders 2 belonged to
Arab dealers, 1 to a private individual and 3 to the owners of
carriages plying for hire. By caste 5 were Arabs and 1 a
country bred.
(ii) Epizootic Lymphangitis.—There was no case of this disease
during this year.
(iii) Surra.—There were 6 cases of this disease this year as
against 3 last year and 5 in the preceding year. Of these 6,
two belonged to owners of carriages plying for hire and 4
to private individuals. They were 3 Arabs and 3 country
breds by caste.
4. During the year under report 2,988 horses, 30 mules, 7 donkeys
and 8 zebras were imported into Bombay as against 2,755 horses, 510
mules and 8 zebras last year and 2,587 horses, and 3 zebras in the
preceding year.
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5. The following table shows the number of horses, mules,
donkeys, etc., imported into Bombay from various ports :—
Name of Ports
Australian Ports ... ...
English Ports ... ...
African Ports ... ...
Persian Gulf Ports ... ...
Red Sea Ports ... ...
Ceylon Ports ... ...
Indian Ports ... ...
Total ...
Horses
1,920
238
28
758
15
17
12
2,988
Mules
......
......
30
......
......
......
......
30
Donkeys
......
......
7
......
......
......
......
7
Zebras
......
......
8
......
......
......
......
8
6. Of those imported from the Persian Gulf Ports, 722 horses
were for the ordinary Bombay market, while others were in connec-
tion with the movement of troops.
7. There were four consignments of Queensland horses.
8. There were 3,004 animals inspected under the Live Stock
Importation Act. Of these 2,240 were allowed to land after inspec-
tion of their certificates and the remaining 764 were detained and
tested with mallein for Glanders and two having re-acted were
destroyed.
9. The ordinary current repairs to the Lazaretto buildings were
carried out by the Public Works Department.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
K. HEWLETT,
Indian Veterinary Service,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College, and
Government Veterinary Officer, Bombay City
and Harbour Veterinary Department.