16 ANNUAL REPORT ON LUNATIC ASYLUMS.
ble clock to any number of points, is better, and the cost is much less. The
introduction of this system will be proposed.
The Sweepers (especially the male ones) have been much given to absence
without leave. They are always sure of employment and can combine, so they are
difficult to deal with.
The Dhoby is underpaid, receiving only Rs. 20 per mensem for the washing
of 300 people of dirty or careless habits. The washing has not been satisfactorily
done.
IV.—THE PATIENTS.
(a.) Remained on the 31st March 1881—
|
— |
Europeans and |
Natives. |
|
Males .. .. .. .. |
51 |
144 |
|
Females .. .. .. |
27 |
45 |
|
Total .. |
78 |
189 |
|
Grand Total .. |
267 |
|
During the year the following were—
|
Admitted. |
Discharged. |
Died. |
Escaped. |
|
125 |
74 |
17 |
3 |
Total treated 392—Europeans and East Indians 117, Natives 275. The maxi-
mum reached on any one day was 302, and the average daily strength was 282 1/2.
|
— |
Remained 31st March 1882. |
|
|
Europeans and |
Natives. |
|
|
Males .. .. .. .. |
53 |
164 |
|
Females .. .. .. |
29 |
52 |
|
Total .. |
82 |
216 |
|
Grand Total .. |
298 |
|
(b.) Admissions.—Europeans and East Indians 39, Natives 86.
Re-admissions.—Two were re-admitted within the year, and 8 had been under
treatment here before.
The admissions were—
|
Military .. .. .. .. .. .. |
27 |
|
Criminal (1 European Military) .. .. .. |
18* |
|
Paupers maintained by Government .. .. .. |
43 |
|
Do. do. by Local Fund Boards and Muni- |
22 |
|
Patients partially maintained by relatives .. .. |
11 |
|
Do. wholly do. do. .. .. |
5 |
|
Total .. |
126 |
* One maintained by Hyderabad Government.