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in the annual increments in pay of the staff, travelling allowance
and leave salary. The amount deposited in the Treasury in 1927
was Rs. 12,948, i.e., Rs. 800 more than the previous year under
the head "Receipts from paying patients" which is satisfac-
tory.

The actual net cost of maintenance of the Hospital was
Rs. 2,37,492 of which about Rs. 1,22,000 is expected to be re-
covered from local bodies, etc. The net cost to the Punjab Gov-
ernment is, therefore, about Rs. 1,15,000 excluding the cost of
buildings.

STATEMENT X—
Manufactures.

9. The profits resulting from manufactures and the hospital
garden amounted to Rs. 15,663-3-6 as compared
with 15,917-13-0 in 1926. Goods to the value
of Rs. 18,697-15-6 were manufactured for
use in the hospital.

Acknowledgments.

10. My acknowledgments are due to Major C. J. Lodge
Patch, M.C., I.M.S., the Medical Superin-
tendent, who discharged his difficult duties with
zeal and energy throughout the year : he is unceas-
ing in his efforts to bring the treatment of his mental patients
up to the high standards which now prevail in Great Britain
and America. He was ably assisted by the other members of the
staff. The Matron and Assistant Matron are Franciscan
Sisters ; they have discharged their very difficult duties with
great zeal and in a most conscientious manner throughout
the year.