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58.     Athletic Section.—The students have now a very excellent
play-ground with two tennis courts attached.

59.     Games.—Football, cricket, tennis, hockey, boxing, etc., were
indulged in by the students under the general supervision and care
of the College Gymnasium Instructor who, in addition, looked after
the preparation of the playing field. They visited and played with
outside teams on several occasions.

60.     The following were the members of the Sports Club
Committee : —

61.     A secretary and a captain also were voted by the students from
amongst themselves for the various teams.

62.     Rupees 336 were raised by subscription from the students, and
a similar amount was sanctioned by Government.

63.     Competitions.—There was no arrangement for "Competitive
Sports" to be held here, but students interested in such were sent to
different clubs, etc., to compete under arrangements made by the
Gymnasium Instructor.

64.     Drill.—Besides the usual games, drill classes were regularly
held under the Gymnasium Instructor for the improvement of the
health of the students. Group games, running, jumping, etc., were
also introduced by him. The general health and physique of the
students thereby greatly improved. Instruction in regard to body
hygiene was also given by him.

65.     Gymnasium.—A gymnasium is maintained here, and which is
well equipped with the necessary apparatus. Primary gymnastic
classes were held for the new students and advanced classes for the
more senior ones. Three prizes were awarded to the best men of each
of the three classes at the end of the year.

66.     Hospital.—General.—During the year under report, 3,766
patients were treated in the three wards against 2,674 of last year and
282 operations performed against 291 of last year. The details of
work in each ward are shown separately.

67.     Out of 16,395 prosecutions under the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act during the year under consideration in the Calcutta
Police Courts, only some 705 animals were sent to the College infirmary
for rest and treatment by the trying Magistrates against 15,595
prosecutions and 209 detentions in the hospital during 1928-29.

68.     The fees for treatment, etc., were Rs. 18,105-1-3 and the cost
of feeding was Rs. 21,631 against Rs. 23,162,1-1 and Rs. 25,784
respectively, of last year. The latter figures included the free treatment
and upkeep of the riding ponies, ambulance horses and breeding and
draft cattle belonging to the College and of free treatment of patients
of poor people. These figures are commendable.

69.     Horse ward.—Babu J. N. Dutta Chowdhury, g.b.v.c., was in
charge of this ward throughout the year.